This Consulting Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, legal representatives, and permitted assigns (if any). By entering into this Consulting Agreement, the Company is relying on the unique services of Consultant; services from another company or contractor will not be an acceptable substitute. Except as provided in this Consulting Agreement, Consultant may not assign this Consulting Agreement or any of the rights or obligations set forth in this Consulting Agreement without the explicit written consent of the Company. Any attempted assignment by Consultant in violation of this paragraph shall be void. The Company may assign its rights, together with its obligations hereunder, to any affiliate and/or subsidiary of the Company or any successor thereto or any purchaser of substantially all of the assets of the Company, without Consultant’s consent and without advance notice.