The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall end on the earlier of (i) December 31, 2017 or (ii) the closing date of the E-Side Transaction (the “ Term ”). At the end of the Term all rights and obligations under this Agreement shall cease, except (a) the rights and obligations that are expressly stated to survive termination pursuant to Section 2.4 and (b) rights and obligations that have accrued prior to such termination.