The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the closing of the Purchase (the “ Closing Date ”) contemplated by the Purchase Agreement, and continue until the one-year anniversary of the Closing Date (the “ Initial Term ”). The term of this Agreement may be earlier terminated pursuant to paragraph 18 of this Agreement or may be extended by the parties mutually entering into a written agreement extending the length of this Agreement. The period during which Contractor provides services under this Agreement shall be referred to as the “ Term .” The date upon which this Agreement terminates or expires pursuant to its term shall be referred to as the “ Termination Date .” Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement to the contrary, this Agreement shall not take effect and shall be null and void, and neither party shall have any obligations under this Agreement if for any reason the Purchase is not consummated.