Common use of Parties; Assignment Clause in Contracts

Parties; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the Parties. Except as provided expressly herein or in a Joinder entered into in compliance with the terms hereof, no rights or obligations of any Party under this Agreement may be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, and any purported assignment in violation hereof shall be null and void ab initio.