definiens: shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase ( c ) the word shall be construed tohave the same meaning and effect as the word ( d ) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrumentor other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as fromtime to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified ( subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein ), ( e ) any reference herein to any person shall be construed to includethe 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 shall not be understood as a reference solely to aparticular provision of this Agreement, ( g ) all references herein to Sections or Exhibits shall be construed to refer toSections or Exhibits of this Agreement, and references to this Agreement include all Exhibits hereto, ( h ) the word means notice in writing ( whether or not specifically stated ) unless expressly stated otherwise, and shallinclude notices, consents, approvals and other written communications contemplated under this Agreement, ( i)provisions that require that a Party or the Parties hereunder or or the like shall require thatsuch agreement, consent or approval be specific and in writing unless expressly stated otherwise, whether by writtenagreement, letter, approved minutes or otherwise ( but excluding e - mail and instant messaging ), and ( j ) references toany specific law, rule or regulation, or article, section or other division thereof, shall be deemed to include the then - current amendments thereto or any replacement or successor law, rule or regulation thereof