definiens: and refer to this Agreement a s a whole ; ( d ) the word will be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word and vice versa ; ( e ) any reference herein to any Person will be construed to include the Person ’s su ccessors and assigns ; and ( f ) references to or incl ude in electronic form . Unless the context otherwis e requires, references herein ( x ) to Sections, Schedules, and Exhibits refer to the Sect ions, Schedules, and Exhibits attached to this Agreement ; ( y ) to an agreement, instrument, or othe r document means su ch agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, supplemented, and modifi ed from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof ; and ( z ) to a statute means such statute as amended from time to time and inclu des any successor legislat ion thereto and any regulations promulgated thereun der . This Agreement will be construed without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against t he Party drafting an instrument or causing any instrum ent to be drafted . An y exhibits and schedules referred to herein will be construed with, and as an integra l part of, this Agreement to the same extent as if they were set forth verbatim herein