This First Amendment represents the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and the Lease as amended hereby remains in full force and effect and may not be modified further except in writing executed by the parties to be bound thereby. Unless expressly modified herein, the terms and conditions of the Lease shall remain in full force and effect, and the parties hereby confirm and ratify the same.         9.   Miscellaneous . This First Amendment shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their permitted successors and assigns.