definiens: sha ll be deemed to be followed by the phrase, ( c ) the word shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word, ( d ) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or oth er document herein shall be construed as referring to such agre ement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified ( subjec t to any restrictions on such amendments, supplemen ts or modifications set forth herein ), ( e ) any reference herein to any person shall be construed to include the person ’s successors and assigns, ( f ) the words, and, and words of similar import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entiret y and not to any particular provision hereof, ( g ) a ll references herein to Sections or Exhibits shall be construed t o refer to Sections or Exhibits of this Agreement, and references to this Agreement include all Exhibits hereto, ( h ) the word means notice in writing ( whether or not specifically stated ) and shall include notices, con sents, approvals and other written 59 communications contemplated under this Agreement, ( i ) provisions that require that a Party, the Partie s or any committee hereunder, or or the like shall require that such agreement, con sent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by wri tten agreement, letter, approved minutes or otherwi se ( but excluding e - mail and instant messaging ), ( j ) refere nces to any specific law, rule or regulation, or Se ction, section or other division thereof, shall be deemed to inclu de the then - current amendments thereto or any repla cement or successor law, rule or regulation thereof, and ( k ) the term shall be interpreted in the inclusive sense commonly associated with the term 14.15 Counterparts