Common use of ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC Clause in Contracts

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of the prior letter agreements between the Company and the Placement Agent dated November 29, 2007, December 20, 2007, April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 8, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and August 19, 2009, each of which shall continue in accordance with their terms. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the Securities, as applicable. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf signature page were an original thereof.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement (including the attached Indemnification Provisions) embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, with the exception of Engagement Agreement shall continue to be effective and the prior letter agreements between the Company terms therein shall continue to survive and be enforceable by the Placement Agent dated November 29, 2007, December 20, 2007, April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 8, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and August 19, 2009, each of which shall continue in accordance with their its terms, provided that, in the event of a conflict between the terms of the Engagement Agreement and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the Securities, as applicableShares. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf signature page were an original thereof.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement embodies (including the attached Indemnification provisions) and the NDA embody the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of the prior letter agreements between the Company and the Placement Agent dated November 29, 2007, December 20, 2007, April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 8, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and August 19, 2009, each of which shall continue in accordance with their terms. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent Xxxxxx Xxxxxx and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the Securities, as applicable. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf signature page were an original thereof. The Company agrees that the Placement Agent may rely upon, and is a third party beneficiary of, the representations and warranties, and applicable covenants set forth in any such purchase, subscription or other agreement with the Subscribers in the Placement. All amounts stated in this Agreement are in US dollars unless expressly stated.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement (including the attached Indemnification Provisions) embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of the prior letter agreements between the Company and the Placement Agent dated November 29, 2007, December 20, 2007, April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 8, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and August 19, 2009, each of which shall continue in accordance with their terms. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent Maxim and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the Securities, as applicable. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf signature page were an original thereof. The Company agrees that the Placement Agent may rely upon, and is a third party beneficiary of, the representations and warranties, and applicable covenants set forth in the Purchase Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Engagement Letter, dated March 29, 2023, and amended on May 16, 2023 (the “Engagement Letter”), by and between the Company and Maxim, including but not limited to Sections 14 and 15(b) of the Engagement Letter, shall continue to be effective and the terms therein shall continue to survive and be enforceable by Xxxxx in accordance with its terms, provided that, in the event of a conflict between the terms of the Engagement Letter and this Agreement, this Agreement shall prevail.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement (including the attached Indemnification Provisions) embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of the prior letter agreements between the Company and the Placement Agent dated November 29, 2007, December 20, 2007, April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 8, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and August 19, 2009, each of which shall continue in accordance with their terms. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the Securities, as applicable. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf signature page were an original thereof, subject to the consent of its release by the respective party. The Company agrees that the Placement Agent may rely upon, and each is a third-party beneficiary of, the representations and warranties, and applicable covenants set forth in any such purchase, subscription or other agreement with the Purchasers in the Placement. All amounts stated in this Agreement are in United States dollars unless expressly stated otherwise.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement (including the attached Indemnification Provisions) embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of the prior letter agreements between the Company and the Placement Agent dated November 29, 2007, December 20, 2007, April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 8, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and August 19, 2009, each of which shall continue in accordance with their terms. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent Agents and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the Securities, as applicable. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf ..pdf signature page were an original thereof. The Company agrees that the Placement Agents may rely upon, and each is a third party beneficiary of, the representations and warranties, and applicable covenants set forth in any such purchase, subscription or other agreement with the Purchasers in the Placement. All amounts stated in this Agreement are in US dollars unless expressly stated.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement (including the attached Indemnification Provisions) embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of the prior letter agreements between the Company and the Placement Agent dated November 29, 2007, December 20, 2007, April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 8, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and August 19, 2009, each of which shall continue in accordance with their terms. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the Securities, as applicable. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf signature page were an original thereof, subject to the consent of its release by the respective party. The Company agrees that the Placement Agent may rely upon, and each is a third party beneficiary of, the representations and warranties, and applicable covenants set forth in any such purchase, subscription or other agreement with the Purchasers in the Placement. All amounts stated in this Agreement are in United States dollars unless expressly stated otherwise.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement (including the attached Indemnification Provisions) embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of the prior letter agreements between the Company and the Placement Agent dated November 29, 2007, December 20, 2007, April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 8, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and August 19, 2009, each of which shall continue in accordance with their terms. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent Maxim and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the Securities, as applicable. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf signature page were an original thereof. The Company agrees that the Placement Agent may rely upon, and is a third party beneficiary of, the representations and warranties, and applicable covenants set forth in the Purchase Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Engagement Letter, dated June 28, 2024 (the “Engagement Letter”), by and between the Company and Maxim, including but not limited to Sections 4(a) and 8 of the Engagement Letter, shall continue to be effective as provided herein and the terms that shall survive the termination or expiration of the Engagement Letter as described therein shall continue to survive and be enforceable by the parties in accordance with its terms, provided that, in the event of a conflict between the terms of the Engagement Letter and this Agreement, this Agreement shall prevail.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of the prior letter agreements between the Company and the Placement Agent dated November 29, 2007, December 20, 2007, April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 8, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and 2009, August 19, 2009, January 13, 2010, March 30, 2010, May 23, 2010 and July 25, 2010, each of which shall continue in accordance with their its terms. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the Securities, as applicable. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other Cell Therapeutics, Inc. party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf signature page were an original thereof.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement (including the attached Indemnification Provisions) embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties heretohereto with respect to this Placement off the Registration Statement only, and supersedes all any prior agreements and understandings, relating to this Placement off the subject matter hereofRegistration Statement, with the exception of the prior letter including those certain agreements between the Company parties regarding a Placement off the Registration Statement only dated July 27, 2009 which is no longer of any force or effect, and the Placement Agent agreement between the parties dated November 29, 2007, December 20, 2007, as of April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 828, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and August 19, 2009, each which is no longer of which shall continue in accordance with their termsany force or effect. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent Rxxxxx and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the Securities, as applicable. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf signature page were an original thereof.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement (including the attached Indemnification Provisions) embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, with the exception of the prior letter agreements Engagement Agreement, dated August 2, 2024 (“Engagement Agreement”), between the Company and Maxim Group LLC shall continue to be effective and the terms therein shall continue to survive and be enforceable by the Placement Agent dated November 29, 2007, December 20, 2007, April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 8, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and August 19, 2009, each of which shall continue in accordance with their its terms, provided that, in the event of a conflict between the terms of the Engagement Agreement and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the Securities, as applicable. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf signature page were an original thereof.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement (including the attached Indemnification Provisions) embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of the prior letter agreements between the Company and the Placement Agent dated November 29, 2007, December 20, 2007, April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 8, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and August 19, 2009, each of which shall continue in accordance with their terms. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent Aegis and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the SecuritiesSeries A Preferred Stock, as applicable. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf signature page were an original thereof. The Company agrees that the Placement Agent may rely upon, and is a third party beneficiary of, the representations and warranties, and applicable covenants set forth in any such purchase, subscription or other agreement with the Purchasers in the Placement. All amounts stated in this Agreement are in US dollars unless expressly stated.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement (including the attached Indemnification Provisions) embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of the prior letter agreements between the Company and the Placement Agent dated November 29, 2007, December 20, 2007, April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 8, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and August 19, 2009, each of which shall continue in accordance with their terms. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent XX Xxxxxx and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the Securities, as applicable. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf signature page were an original thereof. The Company agrees that the Placement Agent may rely upon, and is a third party beneficiary of, the representations and warranties, and applicable covenants set forth in any such purchase, subscription or other agreement with the Purchasers in the Placement. For the avoidance of doubt, the right of first refusal provided to XX Xxxxxx pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, dated November 8, 2021, by and between the Company and XX Xxxxxx, shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms for the period set forth therein.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement (including the attached Indemnification Provisions) embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof. For the avoidance of doubt, with the exception of the prior letter agreements Engagement Agreement, dated August 6, 2023 (“Engagement Agreement”), by and between the Company and the Placement Agent dated November 29Agent, 2007, December 20, 2007, April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 8, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and August 19, 2009, each of which shall continue to be effective and the terms therein, including, without limitation, Sections 14 and 15 with respect to any future offerings, shall continue to survive and be enforceable by the Placement Agent in accordance with their its terms. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the Securities, as applicable. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf signature page were an original thereof.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT/MISC. This Agreement (including the attached Indemnification Provisions) embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter hereof. For the avoidance of doubt, with the exception of the prior letter agreements Engagement Agreement, dated October 4, 2023 (“Engagement Agreement”), by and between the Company and the Placement Agent dated November 29Agent, 2007, December 20, 2007, April 29, 2008, September 15, 2008, October 21, 2008, November 26, 2008 (as amended), December 5, 2008, April 8, 2009, May 11, 2009, July 22, 2009 and August 19, 2009, each of which shall continue to be effective and the terms therein, including, without limitation, Sections 14 and 15 with respect to any future offerings, shall continue to survive and be enforceable by the Placement Agent in accordance with their its terms. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect, such determination will not affect such provision in any other respect or any other provision of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified or waived except by an instrument in writing signed by both the Placement Agent and the Company. The representations, warranties, agreements and covenants contained herein shall survive the closing of the Placement and delivery and/or exercise of the Securities, as applicable. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which when taken together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each party and delivered to the other party, it being understood that both parties need not sign the same counterpart. In the event that any signature is delivered by facsimile transmission or a .pdf format file, such signature shall create a valid and binding obligation of the party executing (or on whose behalf such signature is executed) with the same force and effect as if such facsimile or .pdf signature page were an original thereof.