definiens: will be deemed to be followed by the phrase ( c ) the word will beconstrued to have the same meaning and effect as the word ( d ) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument, orother document herein will be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument, or other document as from time 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 will be construed to include the person ’s successors and assigns, ( f ) the words and and words of similar import, will each be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to anyparticular provision hereof, ( g ) all references herein to Articles, Sections, Schedules, or Exhibits will be construed to refer to Articles, Sections, Schedules, or Exhibits of this Agreement, and references to this Agreement include all Schedules hereto, ( h ) the word means notice in writing ( whether or not specifically stated ) and will include notices, consents, approvals and other writtencommunications contemplated under this Agreement, ( i ) provisions that require that a Party, the Parties or any committee hereunder or the like will require that such agreement, consent, or approval be specific and in writing, whether bywritten agreement, letter, approved minutes, or otherwise ( but excluding e - mail and instant messaging ), ( j ) references to any specificlaw, rule or regulation, or section or other division thereof, will be deemed to include the then - current amendments thereto or anyreplacement or successor law, rule or regulation thereof, and ( k ) the term will be interpreted in the inclusive sense commonlyassociated with the term 15.11Severability . If any provision of this Agreement are or become invalid, are ruled illegal by any court of competent jurisdiction or aredeemed unenforceable under then - current applicable Law from time to time in effect during the Term, it is the intention of the Partiesthat such provision be deemed to be severed from this Agreement and the remainder of this Agreement will not be affected thereby