Common use of References and Rules of Construction Clause in Contracts

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, “herein”, “hereby”, “hereunder” and “hereof”, and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any ArticlesExhibit, SectionsAppendix, subsections Article, Section, subsection and other subdivisions subdivision of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Exhibit, Appendix, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under U.S. generally accepted accounting principlesprinciples as in effect from time to time, consistently applied. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) and titles in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law law (including, for the avoidance of doubt, Environmental Law) means such Law law as it may be amended from time to time. If a date specified herein for providing any notice or taking any action is not a Business Day, then the date for giving such notice or taking such action shall be the next day which is a Business Day.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Appendices, Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Appendices, Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any ArticlesAppendix, SectionsExhibit, subsections Article, Section, subsection and other subdivisions subdivision of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Appendix, Exhibit, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time. If a date specified herein for providing any notice or taking any action is not a Business Day, then the date for giving such notice or taking such action shall be the next day which is a Business Day.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “"this Agreement”", “"herein”", “"hereby”", “"hereunder” " and “"hereof”", and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “"including” " (in its various forms) means “"including without limitation”". All references to “"$” " or “"dollars” " shall be deemed references to “"United States dollars”". Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Article,” “this Section,” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the date of this Agreement. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References Appendices, Exhibits and Schedules referred to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time herein are attached to timeand by this reference incorporated herein for all purposes.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection subsection, clause or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word words “this Article,” “this Section,” “this subsection,” “this clause” and words of similar import refer only to the Article, Section, subsection and clause hereof in which such words occur. The words “including” and “includes” (in its their various forms) means “including without limitation”” and corresponding derivative expressions. The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably and have the same meaning. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the date of this Agreement. Unless expressly provided to the contrary, the word “or” is not exclusive. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References Appendices, Exhibits and Schedules referred to herein are attached to and by this reference incorporated herein for all purposes. Reference herein to any federal, state, local or foreign Law shall be deemed to also refer to all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise, and reference herein to any agreement, instrument or Law means such agreement, instrument or Law as it may be amended from time to timetime amended, modified or supplemented, including, in the case of agreements or instruments, by waiver or consent and, in the case of Laws, by succession of comparable successor Laws. References to a Person are also to its permitted successors and permitted assigns.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any ArticlesExhibit, SectionsAppendix, subsections Article, Section, subsection, and other subdivisions subdivision of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder,” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Exhibit, Appendix, Article, Section, subsection subsection, or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesprinciples in the United States. Pronouns in masculine, feminine feminine, or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms terms, and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time. If a date specified herein for providing any notice or taking any action is not a Business Day, then the date for giving such notice or taking such action shall be the next day which is a Business Day.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Appendices, Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Appendices, Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Appendices, Exhibits, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Appendix, Exhibit, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law law means such Law law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Appendices, Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Appendices, Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Appendices, Exhibits, Schedules, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection subsection, clause or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Article,” “this Section,” “this subsection,” “this clause,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section, subsection and clause hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”U.S. Dollars. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the Execution Date. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Appendices, Exhibits and Schedules referred to herein are attached to and by this reference incorporated herein for all purposes. References to any Law Law, agreement or contract means such Law Law, agreement or contract, as applicable, as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Article,” “this Section,” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the date of this Agreement. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References Appendices, Exhibits and Schedules referred to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time herein are attached to timeand by this reference incorporated herein for all purposes.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, import refer to this Agreement as a whole whole, including the applicable Agreement Addendum and all Exhibits, Appendices, and other attachments to these Agreement Terms and Conditions and the applicable Agreement Addendum, all of which are incorporated herein, and not to any particular Exhibit, Appendix, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”.” The word “or” shall mean “and/or” unless a clear contrary intention exists. The word “from” means from and including, the word “through” means through and including, and the word “until” means until but excluding. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. The words “will” and “shall” have the same meaning, force, and effect. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means Law, contract or other agreement mean such Law Law, contract or agreement as it may be amended amended, supplemented, released, revised, replaced, or otherwise modified from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any ArticlesExhibit, SectionsSchedule, subsections Appendix, Article, Section, subsection, and other subdivisions subdivision of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder,” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Exhibit, Schedule, Appendix, Article, Section, subsection subsection, or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The phrase “which include” and the word “including” (in its various forms) means mean “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesprinciples in the United States. Pronouns in masculine, feminine feminine, or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms terms, and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time. If a date specified herein for providing any notice or taking any action is not a Business Day, then the date for giving such notice or taking such action shall be the next day which is a Business Day.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any ArticlesAppendix, SectionsArticle, subsections Section, subsection and other subdivisions subdivision of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Appendix, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under U.S. generally accepted accounting principlesprinciples as in effect from time to time, consistently applied. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) and titles in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law law means such Law law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Appendix, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesprinciples in the United States. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Appendix, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any ArticlesAppendix, SectionsArticle, subsections Section, subsection and other subdivisions subdivision of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Appendix, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time. If a date specified herein for providing any notice or taking any action is not a Business Day, then the date for giving such notice or taking such action shall be the next day which is a Business Day.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, import refer to this Agreement as a whole whole, including the applicable Agreement Addendum and all Exhibits, Appendices, and other attachments to these Agreement Terms and Conditions and the applicable Agreement Addendum, all of which are incorporated herein, and not to any particular Exhibit, Appendix, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”.” The word “or” shall mean “and/or” unless a clear contrary intention exists. The word “from” means from and including, the word “through” means through and including, and the word “until” means until but excluding. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. The words “will” and “shall” have the same meaning, force, and effect. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and Second Amended and Restated Crude Oil Gathering Agreement titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means Law, contract or other agreement mean such Law Law, contract or agreement as it may be amended amended, supplemented, released, revised, replaced, or otherwise modified from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding ExhibitsSchedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, and other subdivisions clauses refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections, and clauses of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, and other subdivisions clauses of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection subsection, or other subdivision clause unless expressly so limited. The word words “this Article,” “this Section,” “this subsection,” “this clause,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section, subsection and clause hereof in which such words occur. Theword “including” (in its various forms) means shall be deemed to include the terms “including including, without limitation”,” and “including, but not limited to.” Any representation or warranty qualified to the “knowledge of the Transferring Party” or “to the Transferring Party’s knowledge” or with any similar knowledge qualification is limited to matters actually known (without the need to conduct an inquiry with respect to the applicable matter) by any ofthe respective directors and officers of the Parties. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to U.S. Dollars. Unless expressly provided to the contrary, the word “United States dollars”. Each accounting term or” is not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesexclusive. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. The Appendix, Exhibits and Schedules referred to herein are attached to and by this reference incorporated herein for all purposes. References to any Law means date shall mean such Law as it may date in New York, NY, and for purposes of calculating the time period in which any notice or action is to be amended from time given or taken hereunder, such period shall be deemed to timebegin at 12:01 a.m. on the applicable date in New York, NY.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. Wherever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” (are used in its various forms) means this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “including without limitation”. limiting the foregoing in any respect.” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the date of this Agreement. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereofor meaning of this Agreement. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”Dollars. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Exhibits referred to herein are attached hereto. References to any Law means or agreement shall mean such Law or agreement as it may be amended from time to time. Whenever any action must be taken hereunder on or by a day that is not a Business Day, then such action may be validly taken on or by the next day that is a Business Day.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law or agreement means such Law or agreement as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any ArticlesAppendix, SectionsArticle, subsections Section, subsection and other subdivisions subdivision of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Appendix, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time. If a date specified herein for providing any notice or taking any action is not a Business Day, then the date for giving such notice or taking such action shall be the next day which is a Business Day.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, “herein”, “hereby”, “hereunder” and “hereof”, and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time. TERMS IN THIS EXHIBIT HAVE BEEN REDACTED BECAUSE CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR THOSE TERMS HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THE REDACTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, AND THE TERMS HAVE BEEN MARKED AT THE APPROPRIATE PLACE WITH TWO ASTERISKS (**).

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole whole, including the applicable Agreement Addendum and all Exhibits, Appendices, and other attachments to these Agreement Terms and Conditions and the applicable Agreement Addendum, all of which are incorporated herein, and not to any particular Exhibit, Appendix, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation.” The word “or” shall mean “and/or” unless a clear contrary intention exists. The word “from” means “from and including”, the word “through” means “through and including”, and the word “until” means “until but excluding”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. The words “will” and “shall” have the same meaning, force and effect. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means Law, contract or other agreement mean such Law Law, contract or agreement as it may be amended amended, supplemented, released, revised, replaced, or otherwise modified from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. Unless otherwise indicated, capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given such terms in the LLC Agreement. All references in this Agreement Guaranty to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement Guaranty unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement Guaranty are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this AgreementGuaranty, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, Guaranty,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement Guaranty as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Section,” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the date of this Guaranty. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, “herein”, “hereby”, “hereunder” and “hereof”, and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall TERMS IN THIS EXHIBIT HAVE BEEN REDACTED BECAUSE CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR THOSE TERMS HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THE REDACTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, AND THE TERMS HAVE BEEN MARKED AT THE APPROPRIATE PLACE WITH TWO ASTERISKS (**). be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any ArticlesExhibit, SectionsAppendix, subsections Article, Section, subsection and other subdivisions subdivision of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Exhibit, Appendix, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time. If a date specified herein for providing any notice or taking any action is not a Business Day, then the date for giving such notice or taking such action shall be the next day which is a Business Day.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, “herein”, “hereby”, “hereunder” and “hereof”, and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in TERMS IN THIS EXHIBIT HAVE BEEN REDACTED BECAUSE CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR THOSE TERMS HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THE REDACTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, AND THE TERMS HAVE BEEN MARKED AT THE APPROPRIATE PLACE WITH TWO ASTERISKS (**). masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time. References to any agreement means such agreement as it may be amended, amended and restated, modified or replaced from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the date of this Agreement. Unless expressly provided to the contrary, the word “or” is not exclusive. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Appendices referred to herein [*] Certain Information in this document has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions. are attached to and by this reference incorporated herein for all purposes. References to any Law means or agreement shall mean such Law or agreement as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection subsection, clause or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Article,” “this Section,” “this subsection,” “this clause,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section, subsection and clause hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the date of this Agreement. Unless expressly provided to the contrary, the word “or” is not exclusive. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References Appendices, Exhibits and Schedules referred to herein are attached to and by this reference incorporated herein for all purposes. Reference herein to any federal, state, local or foreign Law means such Law shall be deemed to also refer to all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise. The words “day” or “days” shall mean calendar days, unless denoted as it may be amended from time to timea Business Day.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. Wherever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” (are used in its various forms) means this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “including without limitation”. limiting the foregoing in any respect.” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the date of this Agreement. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References The Exhibits and Schedules referred to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time herein are attached to timeand by this reference incorporated herein for all purposes.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time. Unless indicated otherwise, references to any contract or agreement means such contract or agreement as amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any ArticlesArticle, SectionsSection, subsections subsection and other subdivisions subdivision of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Exhibit, Appendix, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time. If a date specified herein for providing any notice or taking any action is not a Business Day, then the date for giving such notice or taking such action shall be the next day which is a Business Day.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. Wherever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” (are used in its various forms) means this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “including without limitation”. limiting the foregoing in any respect.” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the Effective Time. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection subsection, clause or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Article,” “this Section,” “this subsection,” “this clause,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section, subsection and clause hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the date of this Agreement. Unless expressly provided to the contrary, the word “or” is not exclusive. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References Appendices, Exhibits and Schedules referred to herein are attached to and by this reference incorporated herein for all purposes. Reference herein to any federal, state, local or foreign Law means shall be deemed to also refer to all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise. The words “day” or “days” shall mean calendar day, unless denoted as a Business Day. Inclusion of a matter on a Schedule in relation to a representation or warranty that addresses matters having a Material Adverse Effect shall not be deemed an indication that such Law as it matter does, or may, have a Material Adverse Effect. Likewise, the inclusion of a matter on a Schedule to this Agreement in relation to a representation or warranty shall not be deemed an indication that such matter necessarily would, or may, breach such representation or warranty absent its inclusion on such Schedule. Matters may be amended from time to timedisclosed on a Schedule for information purposes only.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses, and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses, and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses, and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words All references to “$” shall be deemed references to U.S. Dollars. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under GAAP as interpreted as of the Execution Date, and, as applicable, as consistently applied in the oil and gas industry. Unless the context requires otherwise, the word “or” is not exclusive. As used herein, the word (a) “day” means calendar day; (b) “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”; (c) “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder,” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection subsection, clause, or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word ; (d) “this Article,” “this Section,” “this subsection,” “this clause,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section, subsection, and clause hereof in which such words occur; and (e) “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine feminine, or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms terms, and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Appendices, Exhibits, and Schedules referred to herein are attached to this Agreement and by this reference incorporated herein for all purposes. Reference herein to any federal, state, local, or foreign Law shall be deemed to also refer to all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise, and shall also be deemed to refer to such Laws as in effect as of the Execution Date or as hereafter amended. Examples are not to be construed to limit, expressly or by implication, the matter they illustrate. References to a specific time shall refer to prevailing Houston, Texas time, unless otherwise indicated. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, any Law agreement, instrument, or writing defined or referred to herein means such Law agreement, instrument, or writing, as it may be amended from time to timetime amended, supplemented, or modified prior to the Execution Date; provided that any agreement, instrument or other writing listed on the Disclosure Schedules shall only be deemed to refer to or include any such amendment, restatement or modification to the extent expressly disclosed in such Disclosure Schedules. The use of the phrase “ordinary course of business” or other derivations thereof shall mean “ordinary course of business in substantially the same manner as conducted in the twelve (12) month period prior to the Execution Date”.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding ExhibitsExhibit, AppendicesAppendix, ArticlesArticle, SectionsSection, subsections subsection and other subdivisions subdivision of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”.” The word “U.S.” means the United States of America, the word “Federal” means U.S. federal and the word “State” means any U.S. state. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”U.S. Dollars. Each accounting term not defined herein will shall have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Appendices and Exhibits referred to herein are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. References to any Law means or agreement shall mean such Law or agreement as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. Unless otherwise indicated, capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein and defined in the MITA shall have the meanings given such terms in the MITA. All references in this Agreement Guaranty to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement Guaranty unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement Guaranty are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this AgreementGuaranty, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, Guaranty,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement Guaranty as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Section,” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the date of this Guaranty. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. The captions in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be considered a part of or affect the construction or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. Wherever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” (are used in its various forms) means this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “including without limitation”limiting the foregoing in any respect.” Unless expressly provided to the contrary, the word “or” is not exclusive. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the Execution Date. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may The words “shall” and “will” are used interchangeably throughout this Agreement and shall accordingly be amended from time to timegiven the same meaning, regardless of which word is used.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Appendices, Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Appendices, Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. Wherever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” (are used in its various forms) means this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “including without limitation”. limiting the foregoing in any respect.” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”Dollars. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the date of this Agreement. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References If the last day of the period so computed under this Agreement is not a Business Day then the period will run until the end of the next Business Day. Appendices, Exhibits and Schedules referred to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to timeherein are attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein for all purposes.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Appendix, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesprinciples in the United States (“GAAP”). Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means mean such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Appendix, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesprinciples in the United States (“GAAP”). Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.and

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”.” The word “U.S.” means the United States of America, the word “Federal” means U.S. federal and the word “State” means any U.S. state. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”U.S. Dollars. Each accounting term not defined herein will shall have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Appendices referred to herein are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. References to any Law means or agreement shall mean such Law or agreement as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references Any reference in this Agreement to Exhibitsan “Article”, Appendices“Section”, Articles“Annex”, Sections“Exhibit”, subsections and other subdivisions refer or “Schedule” refers to the corresponding ExhibitsArticle, AppendicesSection, ArticlesAnnex, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions Exhibit or Schedule of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Annex, Schedule, Exhibit, Articles, SectionsSection, subsections subsection, clause and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, “herein”, “hereby”, “hereunder” ”, and “hereof”, and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Annex, Schedule, Exhibit, Article, Section, subsection subsection, clause or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word words “this Exhibit”, “this Article”, “this Section”, “this subsection”, “this clause”, and words of similar import, refer only to the Exhibit, Article, Section, subsection and clause hereof in which such words occur. Exhibits, Schedules and Annexes referred to herein are attached to this Agreement and by such reference are incorporated herein for all purposes. The words “including”, “includes”, or “include” (in its various forms) means are to be read as listing non-exclusive examples of the matters referred to, whether or not words such as “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollarsbut not limited to” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesare used in each instance. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, gender and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References Where this Agreement states that a party “shall”, “will” or “must” perform in some manner or otherwise act or omit to act, it means that the party is legally obligated to do so in accordance with this Agreement. Reference herein to any federal, state, local or foreign applicable Law shall be deemed to also refer to all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and any subsequent amendments or modifications to such applicable Law, unless the context requires otherwise. Any reference to a Contract or other document as of a given date means such Law the Contract or other document as it may be amended amended, supplemented and modified from time to timetime through such date.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or subsection in which such words occur. Wherever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” (are used in its various forms) means this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “including without limitationlimiting the foregoing in any respect”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the Execution Date. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses, and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses, and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Exhibits, Schedules, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, clauses, and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words All references to “$” shall be deemed references to U.S. Dollars. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under GAAP as interpreted as of the Execution Date, and, as applicable, as consistently applied in the oil and gas industry. Unless the context requires otherwise, the word “or” is not exclusive. As used herein, the word (a) “day” means calendar day; (b) “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”; (c) “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder,” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection subsection, clause, or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word ; (d) “this Article,” “this Section,” “this subsection,” “this clause,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section, subsection, and clause hereof in which such words occur; and (e) “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine feminine, or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms terms, and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Appendices, Exhibits, and Schedules referred to herein are attached to this Agreement and by this reference incorporated herein for all purposes. Reference herein to any federal, state, local, or foreign Law shall be deemed to also refer to all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise, and shall also be deemed to refer to such Laws as in effect as of the Execution Date or as hereafter amended. Examples are not to be construed to limit, expressly or by implication, the matter they illustrate. References to a specific time shall refer to prevailing Houston, Texas time, unless otherwise indicated. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, any Law agreement, instrument, or writing defined or referred to herein means such Law agreement, instrument, or writing, as it may be amended from time to timetime amended, supplemented, or modified prior to the Execution Date; provided that any agreement, instrument or other writing listed on the Disclosure Schedules shall only be deemed to refer to or include any such amendment, restatement or modification to the extent expressly disclosed in such Disclosure Schedules. The use of the phrase “ordinary course of business” or other derivations thereof shall mean “ordinary course of business in substantially the same manner as conducted in the twelve (12) month period prior to the Execution Date”. Any references to a “member of a Company Group” shall be deemed to refer to the applicable Company and/or each of its Subsidiaries and not to any of the holders of any Interests of the applicable Company with respect to such Company Group.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the US-DOCS\83202430.20 corresponding ExhibitsExhibit, AppendicesAppendix, ArticlesArticle, SectionsSection, subsections subsection and other subdivisions subdivision of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”.” The word “U.S.” means the United States of America, the word “Federal” means U.S. federal and the word “State” means any U.S. state. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”U.S. Dollars. Each accounting term not defined herein will shall have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Appendices and Exhibits referred to herein are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. References to any Law means or agreement shall mean such Law or agreement as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Schedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Schedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. All references to Articles and Sections refer to articles and sections of this Agreement unless otherwise specified, and all references to Exhibits and Schedules are to exhibits and schedules attached hereto, each of which is made a part hereof for all purposes, and the words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”.” The word “U.S.” means the United States of America, the word “Federal” means U.S. federal and the word “State” means any U.S. state. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesU.S. Dollars. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Appendices, Schedules and Exhibits referred to herein are attached hereto. References to any Law means or agreement shall mean such Law or agreement as it may be amended from time to time.. If the last day for the giving of any notice or the performance of any act required or permitted under this Agreement is a day that is not a Business Day, then the time for the giving of such notice or the performance of such action shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day. Unless explicitly provided to the contrary, the word “or” when used in a list shall not indicate that the listed items are exclusive of each other. References to any contract, agreement or other instrument shall mean such contract, agreement or other instrument as it may be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or replaced from time to time. References to any Person shall include such Person’s successors and permitted assigns. The phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which the subject matter thereof extends and shall not simply mean “if”. In the event that any provision of this Agreement contemplates a calculation that is to be made with respect to a given calendar period (for example, monthly, quarterly, annually), then in the event such calculation is nonetheless required to be made at a time when the required period is not complete (for example, if an entire calendar year is not completed at the time such calculation is to be made), then an appropriate adjustment shall be made in making such calculation for the portion of that calendar period that has then actually lapsed. EXECUTION COPY ARTICLE II

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The All references to Articles and Sections refer to articles and sections of this Agreement unless otherwise specified, and all references to Exhibits and Schedules are to exhibits and schedules attached hereto, each of which is made a part hereof for all purposes, and the words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”.” The word “U.S.” means the United States of America, the word “Federal” means U.S. federal and the word “State” means any U.S. state. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesU.S. Dollars. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. If the last day for the giving of any notice or the performance of any act required or permitted under this Agreement is a day that is not a Business Day, then the time for the giving of such notice or the performance of such action shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day. Except as expressly set forth herein, references hereinto matters that require the “approval of Owner” or similar statements mean the “approval of the Board of Owner pursuant to the LLC Agreement.” Unless explicitly provided to the contrary, the word “or” when used in a list shall not indicate that the listed items are exclusive of each other. References to any Law means contract, agreement or other instrument shall mean such Law contract, agreement or other instrument as it may be amended amended, restated, supplemented, modified or replaced from time to time. References to any Person shall include such Person’s successors and permitted assigns. The phrase “to the extent” shall means the degree to which the subject matter thereof extends and shall not simply mean “if”. If any provision of this Agreement contemplates a calculation that is to be made with respect to a given calendar period (for example, monthly, quarterly, annually), then if such calculation is nonetheless required to be made at a time when the required period is not complete (for example, if an entire Calendar Year is not completed at the time such calculation is to be made), an appropriate adjustment shall be made in making such calculation for the portion of that calendar period that has then actually lapsed.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Appendices, Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Appendices, Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any 2 Appendices, Exhibits, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Appendix, Exhibit, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law law means such Law law as it may be amended from time to time. Article II.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time. Unless indicated otherwise, references to any contract or agreement means such contract or agreement as amended from time to time. All references to “Shipper”, “Shipper’s Affiliates”, “Gatherer” and “Gatherer’s Affiliates,” or, in each case, words of similar import, shall also be deemed a reference to any of their respective successors and/or assigns.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. Wherever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” (are used in its various forms) means this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “including without limitation”limiting the foregoing in any respect.” Unless expressly provided to the contrary, the word “or” is not exclusive. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the date of this Agreement. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References The Exhibits and Schedules referred to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time herein are attached to timeand by this reference incorporated herein for all purposes.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”.” The word “U.S.” means the United States of America, the word “Federal” means U.S. federal and the word “State” means any U.S. state. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”U.S. Dollars. Each accounting term not defined herein will shall have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Appendices and Exhibits referred to herein are attached hereto. References to any Law means or agreement shall mean such Law or agreement as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole whole, including the applicable Agreement Addendum and all Exhibits and other attachments hereto, all of which are incorporated herein, and not to any particular Exhibit, Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”.” The word “or” shall mean “and/or” unless a clear contrary intention exists. The word “from” means from and including, the word “through” means through and including, and the word “until” means until but excluding. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. The words “will” and “shall” have the same meaning, force, and effect. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means Law, contract or other agreement mean such Law Law, contract or agreement as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “"this Agreement”", “"herein”", “"hereby”", “"hereunder” " and “"hereof”", and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “"including” " (in its various forms) means “"including without limitation”". All references to “"$” " or “"dollars” " shall be deemed references to “"United States dollars”". Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time. CERTAIN CONFIDENTIAL PORTIONS OF THIS EXHIBIT WERE OMITTED BY MEANS OF MARKING SUCH PORTIONS WITH BRACKETS (“[***]”) BECAUSE THE IDENTIFIED CONFIDENTIAL PORTIONS (I) ARE NOT MATERIAL AND (II) IS THE TYPE OF INFORMATION THAT THE REGISTRANT TREATS AS PRIVATE OR CONFIDENTIAL.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Appendices, Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Appendices, Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. Wherever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” (are used in its various forms) means this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “including without limitation”. limiting the foregoing in any respect.” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”Dollars. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in GAAP as interpreted as of the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.date of this

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means Law, contract or other agreement mean such Law Law, contract or agreement as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. All references to Articles and Sections refer to articles and sections of this Agreement unless otherwise specified, and all references to Exhibits and Schedules are to exhibits and schedules attached hereto, each of which is made a part hereof for all purposes, and the words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”.” The word “U.S.” means the United States of America, the word “Federal” means U.S. federal and the word “State” means any U.S. state. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesU.S. Dollars. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Appendices and Exhibits referred to herein are attached hereto. References to any Law means or agreement shall mean such Law or agreement as it may be amended from time to time. If the last day for the giving of any notice or the performance of any act required or permitted under this Agreement is a day that is not a Business Day, then the time for the giving of such notice or the performance of such action shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day. Unless explicitly provided to the contrary, the word “or” when used in a list shall not indicate that the listed items are exclusive of each other. References to any contract, agreement or other instrument shall mean such contract, agreement or other instrument as it may be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or replaced from time to time. References to any Person shall include such Person’s successors and permitted assigns. The phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which the subject matter thereof extends and shall not simply mean “if”. In the event that any provision of this Agreement contemplates a calculation that is to be made with respect to a given calendar period (for example, monthly, quarterly, annually), then in the event such calculation is nonetheless required to be made at a time when the required period is not complete (for example, if an entire calendar year is not completed at the time such calculation is to be made), then an appropriate adjustment shall be made in making such calculation for the portion of that calendar period that has then actually lapsed.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Appendices, Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections clauses and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Appendices, Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections clauses and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and clauses or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection clause or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this clause,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or clause hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”.” The word “U.S.” means the United States of America, the word “Federal” means U.S. federal and the word “State” means any U.S. state. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to U.S. Dollars. All references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesdays” and “quarters” in this Agreement shall mean calendar days or calendar quarters, as applicable unless otherwise stated. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to Appendices, Exhibits and Schedules refer to Appendices, Exhibits and Schedules attached to this Agreement, each of which is made a part hereof for all purposes. If the last day for the giving of any Law means notice or the performance of any act required or permitted under this Agreement is a day that is not a Business Day, then the time for the giving of such Law notice or the performance of such action shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day. The word “or” when used in a list shall not indicate that the listed items are exclusive of each other. References to any Law, contract, agreement or other instrument shall mean such Law, contract, agreement or other instrument as it may be amended amended, restated, supplemented, modified or replaced from time to time. References to any Person shall include such Person’s successors and permitted assigns. References to “Members” shall include the “Managing Members” and the “Administrative Member.” The phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which the subject matter thereof extends and shall not simply mean “if.”

References and Rules of Construction. Unless otherwise indicated, capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein and defined in the MITA shall have the meanings given such terms in the MITA. All references in this Agreement Guaranty to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement Guaranty unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement Guaranty are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this AgreementGuaranty, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, Guaranty,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement Guaranty as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Section,” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP as interpreted as of the date of this Guaranty. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law or agreement means such Law or agreement as it may be amended from time to time.. 1 ARTICLE II

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Appendices, Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Appendices, Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. Wherever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” (are used in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. All references to “$” or “dollars” this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limiting the foregoing in any respect.” All references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time.to

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any ArticlesArticle, SectionsSection, subsections subsection and other subdivisions subdivision of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. References to any Law means such Law as it may be amended from time to time. If a date specified herein for providing any notice or taking any action is not a Business Day, then the date for giving such notice or taking such action shall be the next day which is a Business Day.

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, AppendicesSchedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections subsections, and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any no part of this Agreement, and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section, or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”. .” All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”Dollars. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined hereindefined) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Schedules and Exhibits referred to herein are attached to and by this reference incorporated for all purposes. References to any Law means or agreement shall mean such Law or agreement as it may be amended from time to time.. All references herein to matters that require the “approval of the Company” or similar statements mean the approval of the Company as provided in the LLC Agreement. Article 2

References and Rules of Construction. All references in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Schedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Schedules, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and or other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, Agreement and shall be disregarded in construing the language hereof. The words “this Agreement”, ,” “herein”, ,” “hereby”, ,” “hereunder” and “hereof”, ,” and words of similar import, refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. All references to Articles and Sections refer to articles and sections of this Agreement unless otherwise specified, and all references to Exhibits and Schedules are to exhibits and schedules attached hereto, each of which is made a part hereof for all purposes, and the words “this Article,” “this Section” and “this subsection,” and words of similar import, refer only to the Article, Section or subsection hereof in which such words occur. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”.” The word “U.S.” means the United States of America, the word “Federal” means U.S. federal and the word “State” means any U.S. state. All references to “$” or “dollars” shall be deemed references to “United States dollars”. Each accounting term not defined herein will have the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principlesU.S. Dollars. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Appendices, Schedules and Exhibits referred to herein are attached hereto. References to any Law means or agreement shall mean such Law or agreement as it may be amended from time to time. If the last day for the giving of any notice or the performance of any act required or permitted under this Agreement is a day that is not a Business Day, then the time for the giving of such notice or the performance of such action shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day. Unless explicitly provided to the contrary, the word “or” when used in a list shall not indicate that the listed items are exclusive of each other. References to any contract, agreement or other instrument shall mean such contract, agreement or other instrument as it may be amended, restated, supplemented, modified or replaced from time to time. References to any Person shall include such Person’s successors and permitted assigns. The phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which the subject matter thereof extends and shall not simply mean “if”. In the event that any provision of this Agreement contemplates a calculation that is to be made with respect to a given calendar period (for example, monthly, quarterly, annually), then in the event such calculation is nonetheless required to be made at a time when the required period is not complete (for example, if an entire calendar year is not completed at the time such calculation is to be made), then an appropriate adjustment shall be made in making such calculation for the portion of that calendar period that has then actually lapsed.

References and Rules of Construction. All references Article and Section headings in this Agreement to Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions refer to the corresponding Exhibits, Appendices, Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of or to this Agreement unless expressly provided otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any Articles, Sections, subsections and other subdivisions of this Agreement are for convenience only, do not constitute any part of this Agreement, only and shall not be disregarded in construing deemed to control or affect the language meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof. The words “this Agreement”, hereof,” “herein”, “hereby”, ” and “hereunder” and “hereof”, and words of similar import, when used in this Agreement, shall refer to this Agreement as a whole whole, including, without limitation, all Exhibits attached hereto, and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or other subdivision unless expressly so limited. The word “including” (in its various forms) means “including without limitation”provision of this Agreement. All references herein to “$” or “dollars” shall Articles, Sections and Exhibits shall, unless the context requires a different construction, be deemed to be references to “United States dollars”the Articles and Sections of this Agreement and the Exhibits attached hereto, and all such Exhibits attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. Each accounting term not defined herein will have All personal pronouns used in this Agreement, whether used in the meaning given to it under generally accepted accounting principles. Pronouns in masculine, feminine or neuter genders shall be construed to state and include any other gender, shall include all other genders, and words, terms and titles (including terms defined herein) in the singular form shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa. The use herein of the word “including” following any general statement, unless term or matter shall not be construed to limit such statement, term or matter to the context otherwise requiresspecific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items or matters, whether or not non-limiting language (such as “without limitation,” “but not limited to,” or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term or matter. References Reference to any Law agreement (including this Agreement), document or instrument means such Law agreement, document or instrument as it may be amended amended, modified and in effect from time to time.