Construction of this Amendment; Participation Agreement. a. This Amendment shall be interpreted to be consistent with, and to facilitate compliance with and reliance on, Rule 498A under the 1933 Act and any interpretations of the Rule by the SEC, its staff, courts, or other appropriate legal authorities. b. To the extent the terms of this Amendment conflict with the terms of the Agreement, the terms of this Amendment shall control; otherwise, and except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Amendment, the terms of the Agreement shall continue to apply, and shall apply to the duties, responsibilities, rights and obligations of the Parties under and pursuant to this Amendment. c. Capitalized and other terms used in this Amendment shall have the meaning given to them in the Agreement, unless otherwise defined herein.
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Samples: Participation Agreement (SBL Variable Annuity Account Xiv), Participation Agreement (SBL Variable Annuity Account Xiv), Participation Agreement (SBL Variable Annuity Account Xiv)
