definiens: or ( b ) the word or means a calendar day or year unless otherwise specified ; ( c ) the word shall me an notice in writing ( whether or not specifically s tated ) and shall include notices, consents, approvals and other writ ten communications contemplated under this Agreemen t ; ( d ) the words and derivative o r similar words refer to this Agreement ( including any Exhibits ) ; ( e ) the word shall be construed as the inclusi ve meaning identified with the phrase ( f ) provisions that require that a Party, the Parties or a committee he reunder or or the like shall require that such agreement, consent or approval be specifi c and in writing, whether by written agreement, let ter, approved minutes or otherwise ; ( g ) words of any gender inclu de the other gender ; ( h ) words using the singular o r plural number also include the plural or singular number, respectively ; ( i ) references to any Applicable Laws, or article, section or other division thereof, shall be deemed to include the then - current amendments thereto or a ny replacement Applicable Laws thereto ; and ( j ) neither Party or i ts Affiliates shall be deemed to be acting or the other Party under this Agreement