definiens: when used herein means a party hereto . References herein to a party or other Person include their 18 CONFIDENTIAL EXHIBIT B respective successors and assigns . The words and when used herein shall be deemed to the followed by the phrase unless such phrase otherwise appears . Unless the context otherwise requires, references herein to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules shall be deemed references to Articles and Sections of, and Exhibits and Schedules to, this Agreement . Unless the context otherwise requires, the words and and words of similar meaning when used in this Agreement refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular Article, Section or provision hereof . With regard to each and every term and condition of this Agreement, the parties understand and agree that the same have or has been mutually negotiated, prepared and drafted, and that if at any time the parties desire or are required to interpret or construe any such term or condition or any agreement or instrument subject thereto, no consideration shall be given to the issue of which party actually prepared, drafted or requested any term or condition of this Agreement