The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language   approved by all parties to this Agreement to express their mutual intent, and no rule of   strict construction shall be applied against any party. As used in this Agreement and   required by the context, the singular and plural shall be deemed to include all genders;   words importing persons shall include partnerships, corporations and other entities.   Whenever in this Agreement the word "including" is used, it shall be read as if the   phrase "including without limitation" were actually used in the text. Where any   provision in this Agreement refers to action to be taken by any person, or which such   person is prohibited from taking, such provision shall be applicable whether the action   in question is taken directly or indirectly by such person. Except when used together   with the word "either" or otherwise for the purpose of identifying mutually exclusive   alternatives, the term "or" has the inclusive meaning represented by the phrase   "and/or".