definiens: andwords of similar import shall mean ( c ) provisions shall apply, whenappropriate, to successive events and transactions, ( d ) the headings contained herein are for referencepurposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of the Agreement, ( e ) thewords and words of similar import refer to the Agreement as a whole, ( f)”may ” is permissive and is mandatory, ( g ) ” will ” and are mandatory, not merelyexpressions of future intent or expectation, ( h ) items omitted from non - exclusive lists or examples shallnot be deemed to be a purposeful omission of other items in such non - exclusive lists or examples, evenif such items were originally included in such lists or examples or discussed between the Parties duringthe negotiation of the Agreement, and ( i ) the Agreement was drafted with the joint participation of bothParties and shall be construed neither against nor in favor of either, but rather in accordance with the fairmeaning hereof