definiens: shall be construed to have thesame meaning and effect as the word ; ( iv ) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument orother document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified ; ( v ) anyreference herein to any person shall be construed to include the person ’s successors and assigns;(vi ) the words, and, and words of similar import, shall be construed torefer to this Agreement, and not to any particular provision hereof ; ( vii ) all references herein toSections, Appendices or Schedules shall be construed to refer to Sections, Appendices or Schedulesof this Agreement ; ( viii ) the word means notice in writing ( whether or not specifically stated);(ix ) provisions that require that a Party, the Parties or any committee hereunder or or the like shall require 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 instantmessaging ) ; ( x ) references to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, section or other divisionthereof, shall be deemed to include the then - current amendments thereto or any replacement orsuccessor law, rule or regulation thereof ; and ( xi ) the term shall be interpreted in the inclusivesense commonly associated with the term 15.15