The representations and warranties contained in Article IV of this Agreement shall survive the Closing for the twenty-four (24) month period following the Closing (the “ Survival Period ”), provided , however , that (i) the Fundamental Representations shall survive and continue indefinitely, (ii) no such limitation will apply in the event that the applicable breach is the result of fraud or intentional misrepresentation and (iii) if written notice of a Claim for Losses based upon breach of an applicable representation or warranty has been given to Seller prior to the expiration of the Survival Period, then the applicable representation(s) and/or warranty(ies) shall survive as to such Claim until such Claim has been fully resolved. The Parties hereto specifically and unambiguously intend that the survival periods that are set forth in this Section 8.2(a) (other than with respect to clause (i) above), for the representations and warranties contained herein shall replace any statute of limitations for such representations or warranties that would otherwise be applicable. Any covenant or agreement contained herein to be performed prior to or after the Closing shall survive the Closing indefinitely.