definiens: ; ( iii ) the word shall be constru ed to have the same meaning and effect as the word ; ( iv ) any definition of or reference to any agreement, in strument or other document herein shall be construe d as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwis e modified ( subject to any restrictions on such amend ments, supplements or modifications set forth herei n ) ; ( v ) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed t o include the Person ’s successors and assigns ; ( vi ) the words, and, and words of si milar import, shall be construed to refer to this A greement in its entirety and not to any particular provision he reof ; ( vii ) all references herein to Sections, or E xhibits shall be construed to refer to Sections, or Exhibits of this Agreement, and references to this Agreement includ e all Schedules hereto ; ( viii ) the word means no tice in writing ( whether or not specifically stated ) and shall include notices, consents, approvals and other writ ten communications contemplated under this Agreemen t ; ( ix ) provisions that require that a Party, the Parties o r any committee hereunder or or the like shall require that such agreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by wri tten agreement, letter, approved minutes or otherwise, i ncluding by e - mail ; ( x ) unless stated otherwise, re ferences to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, s ection or other division thereof, shall be deemed t o include the then - current amendments thereto or any replacement or successor law, rule or regulation thereof ; ( xi ) the term shall be interpreted in the inclusive sense commonl y associated with the term ; and ( xii ) each Party has used its legal counsel in the negotiation of this A greement, and the Agreement will not be construed a gainst either Party as the drafter