This Amendment shall not be construed more strictly against the Administrative Agent or any Lender merely by virtue of the fact that the same has been prepared by the Administrative Agent, any Lender or their respective counsel, it being recognized that the  Loan Parties, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders have contributed substantially and materially to the preparation of this Amendment, and each party acknowledges and waives any claim contesting the existence and the adequacy of the consideration given by any of the other parties hereto in entering into this Amendment.