The obligations of the Supporting Party under ARTICLE II and Section   4.1 of this Agreement shall remain in effect until the earliest to occur of (a) the performance in full by the Supporting Party of their obligations under the Agreement, and (b) the termination of the Merger Agreement in accordance with Section 7.1 of the Merger Agreement (such earliest date being referred to herein as the “ Termination Date ”). After the occurrence of such applicable event, the provisions of this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect; provided that nothing in this Section   5.2 shall relieve or otherwise limit any party of liability for any breach of this Agreement occurring prior to such Termination Date. Upon termination of this Agreement, no party shall have any further obligations or liabilities under this Agreement.