The provisions of the following Sections of this Agreement shall survive Closing and shall not be merged into the execution and delivery of the Deed: 2.6; 3.1; 4.5; 5.3; 5.6; 7.3, 8.1; 9.4; 10.1; 10.12; 10.15; 10.16; 10.22; 10.23; and 10.24.