The Parties and their attorneys recognize that this Agreement is confidential and confidentiality is a material provision of this Agreement in order to prevent damage to one or more of the Parties. The Parties agree, warrant, and represent that they will not disclose the terms of this Agreement to anyone other than (i) accountants, attorneys, and other financial consultants to obtain their advice concerning the settlement, and the Parties agree to advise their consultants that the information provided is strictly confidential; and (ii) to others in order to comply with court, agency, or other legal process, with advance written notice to the other Parties, subject to the requirements of Paragraph 16, below.