9Rules of Interpretation. Unless otherwise required by the context in which any term appears, (a) the singular includes the plural and vice versa; (b) references to “Articles,” “Sections,” “Schedules,” “Annexes,” “Appendices” or “Exhibits” (if any) are to articles, sections, schedules, annexes, appendices or exhibits hereof; (c) all references to a particular entity or market price index include a reference to such entity’s or index’s successors and (if applicable) permitted assigns; (d) references to any Law include a reference to any amendments or supplements thereto or replacements thereof, (e) the words “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section or subsection hereof; (f) all accounting terms not specifically defined herein will be construed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, consistently applied; (g) references to this Agreement include a reference to all appendices, annexes, schedules and exhibits hereto, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented or replaced from time to time; (h) the masculine includes the feminine and neuter and vice versa; (i) the words “including”, “includes”, and “include” shall be deemed to be followed in each instance by the words “without limitation”; (j) references to agreements and other legal instruments include all subsequent amendments thereto, and changes to, and restatements or replacements of, such agreements or instruments that are duly entered into and effective against the parties thereto or their permitted successors and assigns; and (k) the word “or” is not necessarily exclusive.
9Rules of Interpretation. All headings herein are provided for convenience of reference and are not to be considered in the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be construed neither against nor in favor of either party, but rather in accordance with the fair meaning of its terms.
