definiens: shall be deemed to be followed by the p hrase, ( c ) the word sha ll be construed to have the same meaning and effect as th e word, ( d ) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein shal l be construed as referring to such agreement, inst rument or other document as from time to time amended, supple mented or otherwise modified ( subject to any restri ctions on such amendments, supplements or modifications se t forth herein ), ( e ) any reference herein to any pe rson 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 its entirety and not to any particular provision hereof, ( g ) all references herein to Arti cles or Exhibits shall be construed to refer to Art icles or Exhibits of this Agreement, and references to this Agreement include all Exhibits hereto, ( h ) the word means notice in writing ( whether or not specificall y stated ) and shall include notices, consents, appr ovals and other written communications contemplated under thi s Agreement, ( i ) provisions that require that a Par ty, the Parties or any committee hereunder, or or the like shall require that such agreement, consent or approval be specific and in w riting, whether by written agreement, letter, appro ved minutes or otherwise ( but excluding e - mail and inst ant messaging ), ( j ) references to any specific law, rule or regulation, or article, section or other division t hereof, shall be deemed to include the then - current amendments thereto or any replacement or successor law, rule o r regulation thereof, and ( k ) the term shall b e interpreted in the inclusive sense commonly associated with the term 15.12 Counterparts