Common use of Rules of Construction Definitions Clause in Contracts

Rules of Construction Definitions. Unless otherwise specified herein, all accounting terms used herein shall be interpreted, all accounting determinations hereunder shall be made, and all financial statements required to be delivered hereunder shall be prepared, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices consistently applied. All references herein to the singular or plural shall also mean the plural or singular, respectively. Words importing any gender include the other genders. References to statutes are to be construed as including all statutory provisions consolidating, amending or replacing the statute referred to. References to "writing" include printing, typing, lithography and other means of reproducing words in a tangible, visible form. The words "including," "includes" and "include" are deemed to be followed by the words "without limitation." References to articles, sections (or subdivisions of sections), recitals, exhibits, annexes and schedules are to those of this Agreement unless otherwise specified. References to agreements and other contractual instruments are deemed to include all amendments and other modifications to such instruments, but only to the extent such amendments and other modifications are not prohibited by the terms of this Agreement. References to persons and entities include their respective permitted successors and assigns. All terms used herein that are defined in the California Uniform Commercial Code shall have the meanings ascribed thereto therein unless otherwise defined in this Agreement. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings: