Notwithstanding any examination made for or on behalf of any of the parties hereto, all representations and warranties contained in this Agreement or in any document delivered pursuant hereto shall be deemed to be material and to have been relied upon by the parties hereto, and shall survive the Closing and shall be fully effective and enforceable for a period of twenty-four (24) months following the Closing Date (unless a different period is specifically assigned thereto in this Agreement), but shall thereafter be of no further force or effect, except as they relate to claims for indemnification timely made pursuant to this IX ; Indemnification .