This Agreement shall become effective when it shall have been executed by Borrower, the other Credit Parties signatory hereto and Agent and when Agent shall have been notified by each Lender that such Lender has executed it. Thereafter, it shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of, but only to the benefit of Borrower, the other Credit Parties hereto (in each case except for Article 7 ), Agent, each Lender, and, to the extent provided in Section 7.11 , each other Secured Party and, in each case, their respective successors and permitted assigns. Except as expressly provided in any Loan Document (including in Section 7.9 ), none of Borrower, any other Credit Party, or Agent shall have the right to assign any rights or obligations hereunder or any interest herein.