Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the following provisions shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement: Articles 9, 14, 15, 16, and 17 and Sections 1.1, 8.11, 8.12, 8.14, 12.1, and 12.2. Except as set forth in this Article XV or otherwise expressly set forth herein, upon termination or expiration of this Agreement all other rights and obligations of the Parties shall cease.