Common use of General Rules of Interpretation Clause in Contracts

General Rules of Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to “Recitals,” “Articles,” “Sections,” “Annexes,” “Exhibits” or “Schedules,” such reference shall be to Recitals, Articles or Sections of, or Annexes, Exhibits or Schedules to, this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and are not part of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” No rule of construction against the draftsperson shall be applied in connection with the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement, as this Agreement is the product of negotiation between sophisticated parties advised by counsel. Whenever this Agreement shall require a party to take an action, such requirement shall be deemed an agreement by such party to cause its Subsidiaries, and to use its reasonable best efforts to cause its other Affiliates, to take appropriate action in connection therewith. Except as expressly stated in this Agreement, all references to any statute, rule or regulation are to the statute, rule or regulation as amended, modified, supplemented or replaced from time to time (and, in the case of a statute, include any rules and regulations promulgated under the statute) and to any section of any statute, rule or regulation include any successor to the section.

General Rules of Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to “Recitals,” “Articles,” “Sections,” “Annexes,” “Exhibits” or “Schedules,” such reference shall be to Recitals, Articles or Sections of, or Annexes, Exhibits or Schedules to, this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and are not part of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” No rule of construction against the draftsperson shall be applied in connection with the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement, as this Agreement is the product of negotiation between sophisticated parties advised by counsel. Whenever this Agreement shall require a party to take an action, such requirement shall be deemed an agreement by such party to cause its Subsidiaries, and to use its reasonable best efforts to cause its other Affiliates, to take appropriate action in connection therewith. Except as expressly stated in this Agreement, all references to any statute, rule or regulation are to the statute, rule or regulation as amended, modified, supplemented or replaced from time to time (and, in the case of a statute, include any rules and regulations promulgated under the statute) and to any section of any statute, rule or regulation include any successor to the section.. ARTICLE II