This Agreement (i) may not be assigned or transferred, in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, and (ii) may not be amended or modified, by course of conduct or otherwise, except in a writing duly executed by each of the Parties. Any waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be in writing duly executed by the waiving Party.  The failure or delay by either Party to seek redress for any breach or default under this Agreement, or to insist upon the strict performance of any provision of this Agreement, shall not constitute a waiver thereof or of any other provision of this Agreement, and such Party shall have all remedies provided herein and at law and in equity with respect to such act and any subsequent act constituting the same.