definiens: sha ll be deemed to be followed by the phrase, ( c ) the word shall be construed to ha ve the same meaning and effect as the word, ( d ) an y definition of or reference to any agreement, inst rument or other document herein shall be construed as referri ng to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise mod ified ( subject to any restrictions on such amendmen ts, supplements or modifications set forth herein ), ( e ) any reference herein to any Person shall be constr ued to include the Person ’s successors and assigns, ( f ) th e words, and, and wor ds of similar import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particula r provision hereof, ( g ) all references herein to Sections, Exhi bits or Schedules shall be construed to refer to Se ctions, Exhibits or Schedules of 28 9012190/26 this Agreement, and references to this Agreement in clude all Exhibits and Schedules hereto, ( h ) the wo rd means notice in writing ( whether or not sp ecifically stated ) and shall include notices, conse nts, approvals and other written communications contempl ated under this Agreement, ( i ) provisions that requ ire that a Party, the Parties or any committee hereunder or or the like shall requ ire 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 inst ant messaging ), ( j ) references to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, section or other division t hereof, shall be deemed to include the then - current amendments thereto or any replacement or successor law, rule o r regulation thereof, and ( k ) the term shall b e interpreted in the inclusive sense commonly associated with the term 11.9 Governing Law . This Agreement, and all claims a rising under or in connection therewith, shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with t he substantive laws of the State of New York, witho ut regard to conflict of law principles thereof