In this Agreement, unless a clear contrary intention appears, (a) the words “herein,” “hereof” and “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section or other subdivision, (b) reference to any section means such section hereof, (c) the word “ including ” (and with correlative meaning “ include ”) means including, without limiting the generality of any description preceding such term and (d) where any provision of this Agreement refers to action to be taken by either party, or that such party is prohibited from taking an action, such provision shall be applicable whether such action is taken directly or indirectly by such party.