definiens: shall be deemed to be followed by thephrase ( 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 other document herein shall be construedas referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented orotherwise modified ( subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements 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 itsentirety and not to any particular provision hereof, ( g ) all references herein to Sections or Exhibits shall be construedto refer to Sections or Exhibits of this Agreement, and references to this Agreement include all Exhibits hereto, ( h ) theword shall mean notice in writing ( whether or not specifically stated ) and shall include notices, consents, approvals and other written communications contemplated under this Agreement, ( i ) provisions that require that aParty, the Parties or any committee hereunder or or the like shall require that suchagreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter, approved minutes orotherwise ( but excluding e - mail and instant messaging ), [ * * * ] Confidential Treatment RequestedConfidential portion omitted and filed separately with the Commission 62 REDACTED COPY and ( j ) references to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, section or other division thereof, shall be deemedto include the then - current amendments thereto or any replacement or successor law, rule or regulation thereof