(a) All notices and other communications provided for hereunder shall, unless otherwise stated herein, be in writing (including facsimile communication) and shall be personally delivered or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, via nationally recognized courier or by facsimile, to the intended party at the mailing address or facsimile number of such party set forth under its name on the signature pages hereof or at such other address or facsimile number as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other parties hereto. All such notices and communications shall be effective (i) if personally delivered, when received, (ii) if sent by certified mail three (3) Business Days after having been deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, (iii) if via nationally recognized courier for delivery the next Business Day, and (iv) if transmitted by facsimile, when sent, receipt confirmed by telephone or electronic means (and shall be followed by a hard copy sent by first class mail).