system: You are a contract-analysis assistant performing a span-extraction task. You are given an excerpt from a commercial contract and the name of a clause type to locate within it.

Return the exact text of the requested clause, copied verbatim from the excerpt — identical wording and punctuation, with no paraphrasing, summarising, explanation, or added commentary.

The excerpt is one window of a much longer contract and often will not contain the requested clause. If the requested clause does not appear in this excerpt, respond with exactly: Not found.

Output only the extracted clause text, or the exact string `Not found.` — nothing else.

user: Contract excerpt:
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CEO shall maintain a file of all capital verification reports and copies of all investment certificates that have been issued to the Parties. Article 36 Any increase in the registered capital of the Joint Venture Company shall require the written consent of each Party and the unanimous approval of the Board of Directors. All increases in registered capital must be approved by the Examination and Approval Authority in accordance with relevant law. Page 8 Article 37 Unless it obtains written consent of the other Party and approval of the Examination and Approval Authority, no party to this Contract can transfer all or part of its interest in the registered capital of the Joint Venture Company to a Third Party. Each Party agrees promptly to take all actions and to sign all documents, and to cause its appointees on the Board of Directors promptly to take all actions and sign all documents, that are legally required to effect a transfer of registered capital for which the foregoing consent has been obtained. Upon receipt of approval from the Examination and Approval Authority, the Joint Venture Company shall register the change in ownership with the competent Administration for Industry and Commerce. Article 38 If there is a difference between the total amount of investment and the registered capital or if the Joint Venture Company needs working capital, the Joint Venture Company and, if entrusted by the Joint Venture Company, either party to this Contract may negotiate to obtain loans from banks or other authorized lenders. Such loans may be secured by the guarantee, mortgage and pledge of the Joint Venture Company. Any loans provided by the parties to the Joint Venture Company or any guarantees or securities provided by the parties to secure loans to the Joint Venture Company shall only be provided by both parties and shall be provided in proportion to each party's interest in the Joint Venture Company. Article 39 No Party shall mortgage, pledge or otherwise encumber all or any part of its share of the Joint Venture Company's registered capital without the prior written consent of the other Party. CHAPTER 7 RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH PARTY Article 40 Responsibilities of Party A In addition to its other obligations under this Contract, Party A shall have the following responsibilities: o Handle all applications to the relevant Examination and Approval Authority in China, register and obtain the Business License necessary for the establishment of the Joint Venture Company. Party A shall provide Party B with copies of all such approvals and licenses and all notices, letters and other correspondence submitted to or received from the Examination and Approval Authority, the competent Administration for Industry and Commerce and other Chinese government departments in respect of the Company. Page 9 o Assist the Joint Venture Company, upon request, in processing the application for the right to the use of a site to the authority in charge of the land. o Assist the Joint Venture Company, upon request, in organizing the design and construction of the premises and other facilities of the Joint Venture Company. o Assist the Joint Venture Company, upon request, in processing import customs declarations for the machinery and equipment which is provided as investment or purchased in accordance with this Contract, and arranging the transportation of the same within the Chinese territory. o Assist the Joint Venture Company, upon request, in contacting providers and arranging fundamental facilities such as water, electricity, transportation etc. o Assist the Joint Venture Company, upon request, in applying for all licenses and permits required for the operation of the Joint Venture Company's business. o Assist the Joint Venture Company, upon request, in applying for all possible preferential tax treatment and other preferential treatment. o Assist the Joint Venture Company, upon request, in recruiting Chinese management personnel, technical personnel, workers and other required personnel. o Assist the Joint Venture Company, upon request, in obtaining all necessary entry visas, work permits, residence permits and other necessary help for personnel working at the Joint Venture Company. o Assist the Joint Venture Company, upon request, in obtaining and maintaining a Foreign Exchange Registration Certificate; o Implementing its obligations, if any, stated in the Schedule of Capital Contributions, the Contract for Investment of Technology, the Contract for Equipment Investment and Purchase, and the Contract for Export Sales, which documents are attached hereto as Appendices 1 to 4 o Be responsible for handling other matters entrusted by the Joint Venture Company. Article 41 Responsibilities of Party B In addition to its
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Extract the exact clause related to "Effective Date" from the excerpt above.