Definitions and Interpretive Provisions 6 1.1 Definitions 6 1.2 Interpretive Provisions 7 ARTICLE II. PAYMENT PROVISIONS 8 2.1 Prompt Payment 8 2.2 Taxes 8 2.3 Ancillary and Travel Expenses 9
Interpretive Provisions A. The meanings of defined terms include the singular and plural forms. B. The words “hereof,” “herein,” “hereunder,” and similar words refer to this Contract as a whole and not to any particular provision, section, Attachment, or schedule of this Contract unless otherwise specified. C. The term “including” is not limiting and means “including without limitation” and, unless otherwise expressly provided in this Contract, (i) references to contracts (including this Contract) and other contractual instruments shall be deemed to include all subsequent Amendments and other modifications, but only to the extent that such Amendments and other modifications are not prohibited by the terms of this Contract, and (ii) references to any statute or regulation are to be construed as including all statutory and regulatory provisions consolidating, amending, replacing, supplementing, or interpreting the statute or regulation. D. Any references to “sections,” “appendices,” or “attachments” are references to sections, appendices, or attachments of the Contract. E. Any references to agreements, contracts, statutes, or administrative rules or regulations in the Contract are references to these documents as amended, modified, or supplemented from time to time during the term of the Contract. F. The captions and headings of this Contract are for convenience of reference only and do not affect the interpretation of this Contract. G. All Attachments, including those incorporated by reference, and any Amendments are considered part of the terms of this Contract. H. This Contract may use several different limitations, regulations, or policies to regulate the same or similar matters. All such limitations, regulations, and policies are cumulative and each will be performed in accordance with its terms. I. Unless otherwise expressly provided, reference to any action of the System Agency or by the System Agency by way of consent, approval, or waiver will be deemed modified by the phrase “in its sole discretion.” J. Time is of the essence in this Contract.