Interpretive Rules Clause Samples
The Interpretive Rules clause defines how the terms and provisions of a contract should be understood and applied. Typically, it sets out guidelines for interpreting ambiguous language, clarifies that headings are for convenience only and not to affect meaning, and may specify that singular terms include the plural and vice versa. This clause ensures consistency and reduces disputes over the meaning of contractual language, thereby promoting clarity and minimizing misunderstandings between the parties.
Interpretive Rules. The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement, and all Article and Section references are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” will be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.” The word “days” means calendar days unless otherwise specified herein. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to require either party or their respective officers, directors, subsidiaries or Affiliates to take any action which would violate or conflict with any applicable Law. The word “if” means “if and only if.” The word “or” shall not be exclusive. The meanings given to terms defined herein will be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of such terms. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun includes the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all references to “dollars” or “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the United States of America.
Interpretive Rules. For purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided herein or unless the context otherwise requires: (a) defined terms include the plural as well as the singular and the use of any gender shall be deemed to include the other gender; (b) references to “Articles,” “Sections” and other subdivisions and to “Schedules” and “Exhibits” without reference to a document, are to designated Articles, Sections and other subdivisions of, and to Schedules and Exhibits to, this Agreement; (c) the use of the term “including” means “including but not limited to”; and (d) the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision.
Interpretive Rules. In applying Section 409A to amounts paid pursuant to this Agreement, any right to a series of installment payments under this Agreement shall be treated as a right to a series of separate payments. This Agreement shall be administered, construed, and interpreted in a manner to comply with Section 409A. Specifically, and without limiting the foregoing, if any terms set forth in this Agreement are considered to be ambiguous, such terms shall be administered, construed, and interpreted in a manner to comply with Section 409A.
Interpretive Rules. The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement, and all Section references are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” will be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.” The word “days” means calendar days unless otherwise specified herein. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to require a party or its respective officers, directors, or Affiliates to take any action that would violate or conflict with any applicable Law. The word “if” means “if and only if.” The word “or” shall not be exclusive. The meanings given to terms defined herein will be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of such terms. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun includes the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all references to “dollars” or “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the United States of America.
Interpretive Rules. (a) Each term used in this LLC Agreement includes the singular and the plural, and reference to the neuter gender includes the masculine and feminine where appropriate.
(b) The headings of the Articles and Sections are for convenience of reference and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this LLC Agreement.
(c) Except as otherwise stated, reference to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules means the Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules of this LLC Agreement.
(d) The Exhibits and Schedules referred to throughout this LLC Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into, and shall be deemed a part of, this LLC Agreement provided that no Exhibit that consists of a form of agreement or instrument shall be deemed to be effective until executed and delivered by the applicable parties.
(e) Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the word “including” when used in this LLC Agreement means “including but not limited to,” the word “include” means “include, without limitation,” the word “or” is not exclusive and the words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this LLC Agreement refer to this LLC Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this LLC Agreement.
(f) It is acknowledged by the parties that this LLC Agreement and the other Operative Agreements are negotiated agreements and, therefore, no presumptions will arise favoring either party by virtue of the authorship of any of its provisions or the changes made through revisions. For clarity, none of the Operative Agreements shall be construed or interpreted against the party who might be deemed to have drafted it.
Interpretive Rules. The words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement, and all Article and Section references are to this Agreement unless otherwise specified. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” will be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.” The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to require either party or their respective officers, directors, subsidiaries or Affiliates to take any action which would violate or conflict with any applicable Law. The word “if” means “if and only if.” The word “or” shall not be exclusive. The meanings given to terms defined herein will be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of such terms. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun includes the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all references to “$” will be deemed references to the lawful money of the United States of America.
Interpretive Rules. For purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided herein or unless the context otherwise requires: (a) defined terms include the plural as well as the singular and the use of any gender shall be deemed to include the other gender; (b) references to "Articles," "
Interpretive Rules. In addition:
(a) The words “hereof,” “herein,” and “hereunder” and words of like import used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement.
(b) The captions and various headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and do not describe or limit any provision of this Agreement.
(c) References to Sections are to Sections of this Agreement unless otherwise specified.
(d) Unless the context requires otherwise, words describing the singular number include the plural and vice versa, and words denoting any gender include all genders.
(e) The words “include,” “includes” and “including” are deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.”
(f) References to any statute shall be deemed to refer to such statute as amended from time to time and any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder.
(g) References to any agreement or contract are to that agreement or contract as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof.
(h) It is each party’s intention that this Agreement not be construed more strictly with respect to any party.
Interpretive Rules. The headings and underlined section titles ------------------ are included solely for convenience of reference, and shall have no significance in the interpretation of this Amended Agreement. Where appropriate in this Amended Agreement, words used in the singular shall include the plural and words used in the masculine shall include the feminine. If any provision of this Amended Agreement is illegal and invalid for any reason, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions. On the contrary, such remaining provisions shall be fully severable, and this Amended Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provision never had been a part of this Amended Agreement.
Interpretive Rules. For purposes of this Agreement: (i) “include” or “including” shall be deemed to be followed by “without limitation”; (ii) “hereof,” “herein”, “hereby”, “hereto” and “hereunder” shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement; (iii) “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other item extends and shall not simply mean “if”; (iv) the singular includes the plural and vice versa; (v) “any” shall mean “any and all”; (vi) “or” is used in the inclusive sense of “and/or”. The headings of any section or subsection of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not constitute a part hereof or limit the content of any section or subsection.