The representations and warranties in this Agreement shall survive Closing for a period of eighteen (18) months from the Closing Date whereupon they shall expire and be of no further force or effect, except that if within such period the indemnified party gives the indemnifying party written notice of a claim for breach thereof describing in reasonable detail the nature and basis of such claim, then such claim shall survive until the earlier of resolution of such claim or expiration of the applicable statute of limitations. The covenants and agreements in this Agreement shall survive Closing until performed.