All representations and warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement, including the agreements contained in Sections 4(f) and 11(d), the indemnity agreements contained in Section 6 and the contribution agreements contained in Section 7, shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made by or on behalf of the Initial Purchasers or any controlling person thereof or by or on behalf of the Issuers, the Guarantors or any controlling person thereof, and shall survive delivery of and payment for the Notes to and by the Initial Purchasers. The agreements contained in Sections 4(f), 6, 7, 9 and 11(d), and in Sections 13 through 19 shall survive the termination of this Agreement, including any termination pursuant to Sections 8, 11 or 12.