definiens: will be deemed to be followed by the phrase, ( c ) the word will be construed to have the same meani ng and effect as the word, ( d ) any reference herein to any Person will be construed to include the Person ’s successors and assigns, ( e ) the words, and, and words of similar import, will be construed to refer to this Ag reement in its entirety and not to any particular provision hereof, ( f ) all references herein to Sections or Exhibits will be construed to refer to Sections or Exhibits of this Agreement, and references to this Agreement include all Exhibits hereto, ( g ) the word means notice in writing ( whether or not specifically stated ) and will include notices, consents, approvals and other written communications contemplated under this Agreement, ( h ) provisions that require a Party, the Parties or any committee hereunder to or or the like will require that such agreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing, whether by written agreement, letter, approved minutes or otherwise ( but excluding text and instant messaging ), ( i ) references to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, section or other division thereof, will be deemed to include any amendments thereto or any replacement or successor law, rule or regulation thereof, and ( j ) the term will be interpreted i n the inclusive sense commonly associated with the term 9.2 Assignment . This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise transferred, nor may any right or obligation hereunder be assigned or transferred, by either P arty without the prior written consent of the other Party . Notwithstanding the foregoing, either Party may, without consent of the other Party, assign this Agreement and its rights and obligations hereunder in whole or in part to an Affiliate of such Party, or in whole to its successor in interest in connection with the sale of all or substantially all of its stock or its assets to which this Agreement relates, or in connection with a merger, acquisition or similar transaction . Any attempted assignment not in accordance with the foregoing shall be null and void and of no legal effect . Any permitted assignee shall assume all assigned obligations of its assignor under this Agreement