Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if the Sponsor holds less than 5% of the Sponsor Amount, then this Agreement shall expire and terminate automatically; provided, however , that Sections 1(a)(vii) , 1(a)(viii) , 2 (for so long as any Registrable Securities remain), 3(c) , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 and 16, shall survive the termination of this Agreement.