Title and Headings; Interpretation Clause Samples

Title and Headings; Interpretation. Titles and headings to sections herein are inserted for the convenience of reference only and are not intended to be a part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. Except where expressly stated otherwise in this Agreement, the following rules of interpretation apply to this Agreement: (a) “include,” “includes” and “including” are not limiting and mean include, includes and including, without limitation; (b) definitions contained in this Agreement are applicable to the singular as well as the plural forms of such terms; (c) references to an agreement, statute or instrument mean such agreement, statute or instrument as from time to time amended, modified or supplemented; (d) references to a person or entity are also to its permitted successors and assigns; (e) references to a “Section” or “Schedule” refer to a Section of, or a Schedule to, this Agreement unless otherwise indicated; (f) the word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall”; (g) the word “any” shall mean “any and all” unless otherwise indicated by context; (h) a reference to a particular law or regulation is a reference to it as amended, extended or re-enacted from time to time and includes any subordinate legislation made from time to time under that legislation or legislative provision; and (i) nothing in this Agreement shall in any way restrict or limit any obligation of either Party to mitigate any loss or damage they may suffer in consequence of any breach by the other Party of the terms of this Agreement, in consequence of any matter giving rise to a claim against the other Party or otherwise in connection with this agreement.