Common use of Captions; Interpretation Clause in Contracts

Captions; Interpretation. The captions included herein have been inserted for ease of reference only and shall not be construed to affect the meaning, construction or effect of this Agreement. In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, (i) words used in the singular or in the plural include both the plural and singular, (ii) references to this Agreement and all expressions like “herein”, “hereof” and “hereunder” shall be deemed to refer to this Agreement and all exhibits as amended from time to time, including as affected by any such amendment, (iii) “or”, “either” and “any” are not exclusive, (iv) “including” and its variants mean “including, without limitation,” and its variants, (v) references to “written,” “in writing” and comparable terms refer to printing, typing and other means of reproducing words (including electronic media) in a visible form, (vi) all pronouns and any variations thereof refer to the masculine, feminine or neuter as the context may require, (vii) “Sections” refer to Sections of this Agreement unless otherwise specified, and (viii) the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends and such phrase shall not mean simply “if.” The agreements of the Company set forth herein are on behalf of itself and its subsidiaries.