Common use of Covenants Are Independent Elements Clause in Contracts

Covenants Are Independent Elements. The parties acknowledge that the obligations and covenants set forth in paragraphs 5 through 8 above and, if applicable, paragraph 11 below are essential independent elements of this Option grant and that, but for Grantee agreeing to comply with them, the Cardinal Group would not have granted such Option to Grantee. The parties agree and acknowledge that the provisions contained in paragraphs 5 through 8 above and, if applicable, paragraph 11 below are ancillary to, or part of, an otherwise enforceable agreement at the time the agreement is made with regard to such paragraphs. The existence of any claim by Grantee against the Cardinal Group, whether based on this agreement or otherwise, shall not operate as a defense to the enforcement of the covenants contained in paragraphs 5 through 8 above and, if applicable, paragraph 11 below. The covenants contained in paragraphs 5 through 8 above and, if applicable, paragraph 11 below will remain in full force and effect whether Grantee is terminated by the Cardinal Group or voluntarily resigns.

Covenants Are Independent Elements. The parties acknowledge that the obligations and covenants set forth in paragraphs 5 through 8 above and, if applicable, paragraph 11 below are essential independent elements of this Option grant and that, but for Grantee Awardee agreeing to comply with them, the Cardinal Group would not have granted such Option to GranteeAwardee. The parties agree and acknowledge that the provisions contained in paragraphs 5 through 8 above and, if applicable, paragraph 11 below are ancillary to, or part of, an otherwise enforceable agreement at the time the agreement is made with regard to such paragraphs. The existence of any claim by Grantee Awardee against the Cardinal Group, whether based on this agreement or otherwise, shall not operate as a defense to the enforcement of the covenants contained in paragraphs 5 through 8 above and, if applicable, paragraph 11 below. The covenants contained in paragraphs 5 through 8 above and, if applicable, paragraph 11 below will remain in full force and effect whether Grantee Awardee is terminated by the Cardinal Group or voluntarily resigns.