Common use of Severability; Usury Clause in Contracts

Severability; Usury. The unenforceability or invalidity of any one or more provisions, clauses, sentences and/or paragraphs of this Note shall not render any other provision, clause, sentence and/or paragraph herein contained unenforceable or invalid. It is the intention of ASPEN or holder, which is signified by acceptance of this Note, that this Note shall comply with all applicable usury laws now or hereafter in effect. Accordingly, to the extent that any rate of interest stated in this Note exceeds the maximum rate of interest which may be charged on loans of the type and nature evidenced by this Note, then said interest shall be abated and reduced to the extent necessary to conform with the maximum permissible rate.