In this Agreement, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (i) words used in the singular include the plural and words used in the plural include the singular; (ii) the words “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (iii) the words “this Agreement,” “herein,” “hereunder,” “hereof,” “hereto” and words of similar import shall be deemed references to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Section or other provision of this Agreement; and (iv) reference to any applicable law refers to such law and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. This Agreement shall be deemed to express the mutual intent of the parties and no rule of strict construction shall be applied against either party hereto.