The Operator shall not create, suffer or permit to exist, and shall promptly remove and discharge, any lien, charge, security interest or other encumbrance against any property of the Company or any monies due or to become due for any work performed or materials furnished to the Company in connection with this Operating Agreement other than liens for amounts not yet due or amounts being contested in good faith by the Operator or Operator Personnel; provided that it is expressly understood that the Operator shall not be responsible for removing or discharging any such lien, charge, security interest or other encumbrance associated with any work performed or materials furnished pursuant to agreements entered into by the Company or by the Operator (or Operator Personnel) directly with third parties.