The Premises are leased for a term (the " Initial Term ") to commence on the " Commencement Date " (as such term is defined in Section 3.1.2 hereof) and shall end on the date (the " Expiration Date ") that is the last day of the calendar month during which the day preceding the five (5) year, three (3) month anniversary of the Commencement Date occurs, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. If Tenant exercises its option to extend the term pursuant to Article 17 hereof, the Expiration Date shall be extended in accordance with Article 17 hereof (the "Initial Term" hereof, and as so extended, the "Term"). If Landlord gives and Tenant accepts possession prior to the Commencement Date, such occupancy shall be subject to all the terms and conditions of this Lease and rent and other charges shall be prorated to the date that Tenant takes possession of the Premises.