Common use of Obligations Absolute Clause in Contracts

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing Lender, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing Lender; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Credit. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in clause (e) of this Section 3.5 2.06 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.06, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing LenderBank; provided provided, that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable an Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Each Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 2.04 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.04, constitute a legal or equitable discharge ofof or defense to, or provide a right of setoff against, the a Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any such Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any such Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the a Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the applicable Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the a Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not failure to comply with the terms requirements of such Letter of Creditthe ISP or the Uniform Customs, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining as applicable, when determining whether drafts or and other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereofforegoing, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank that issued such Letter of Credit may, to the extent it is permitted to do so under the ISP or Uniform Customs, as applicable, and otherwise in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of CreditCredit (unless the applicable obligor Borrower shall consent to payment thereon notwithstanding such lack of strict compliance).

Obligations Absolute. The Except as provided below, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Borrower’s obligation obligations to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing Lender, Credit Party nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, respective Related Parties shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing Issuing Bank shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender from liability liable to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower or any Subsidiary that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct failure to exercise care when determining whether (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final x) drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Credit issued by it comply with the terms thereof, or (y) to pay under any Letter of Credit. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Each Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 2.04 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.04, constitute a legal or equitable discharge ofof or defense to, or provide a right of setoff against, the a Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any such Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any such Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the a Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the applicable Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the a Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of any such Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank that issued such Letter of Credit may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of CreditCredit (unless the applicable obligor Borrower shall consent to payment thereon notwithstanding such lack of strict compliance).

Obligations Absolute. The Except as provided below, the Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the applicable Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that (i) are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final in determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Credit issued by it comply with the terms thereof, or (ii) result from such Issuing Bank’s willful or grossly negligent failure to pay under any Letter of Credit after the presentation to it by the beneficiary of a sight draft and certificate(s) strictly complying with the terms and conditions of such Letter of Credit. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank thereof may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit, and any such acceptance or refusal shall be deemed not to constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Obligations Absolute. The Applicable Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Applicable Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Applicable Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Applicable Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Applicable Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation of the Borrower to reimburse LC L/C Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 2.05 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of such Issuing Bank, or any Issuing Lenderof the circumstances referred to in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) of the first sentence; provided provided, that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by final and binding decision of a court of competent jurisdiction to have been caused by final such Issuing Bank’s failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the applicable Issuing Bank, such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which that appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Each Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the relevant Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the any Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBanks, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the relevant Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the relevant Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the a Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the each Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the such Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of any Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable each Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, irrevocable and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a any Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by the applicable Issuing Bank under any Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any such Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any such Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on the part of applicable Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The applicable Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in clause (e) of this Section 3.5 2.05 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a any Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by the applicable Issuing Bank under any Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.05, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the any Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any such Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any such Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on the part of applicable Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation of the Borrowers to reimburse LC L/C Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of such Issuing Bank, or any Issuing Lenderof the circumstances referred to in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) of the first sentence; provided provided, that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower Borrowers that are caused by such Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have been caused by final such Issuing Bank’s failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the applicable Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which that appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or wilful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) subject to the proviso below, payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or wilful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation Borrowers’ obligations to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agents, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBanks, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the applicable Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the any Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the such Borrower that are caused by such the applicable Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation Borrowers’ respective obligations to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the relevant Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the any Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBanks, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the relevant Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the relevant Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such the relevant Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the relevant Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable relevant Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s 's obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s 's obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing Lender, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing Lender; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing Lender’s 's gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Credit. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Each Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in clause (e) of this Section 3.5 2.05 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreementany Loan Document, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.05, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the any Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the applicable Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank or its Related Parties from liability to the applicable Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the applicable Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable lawLaw) suffered by the Borrower applicable Borrowers that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or negligence, willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final or failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of, or material breach of the terms of the Loan Documents by, the applicable Issuing Bank, such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Each Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in Section 3.5 2.05(e) shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a any Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by the applicable Issuing Bank under any Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.05, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff set-off against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsrespective Related Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any such Issuing LenderBank; provided provided, that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any such Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the any Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Representative to the extent permitted by applicable lawRequirements of Law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Letter of Credit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on the part of the applicable Issuing Bank (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable in a final, non-appealable judgment) ), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of each such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditdetermination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Each Revolving Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the such Revolving Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the any Revolving Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the such Revolving Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the such Revolving Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Each Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the applicable Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Credit Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the applicable Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing nothing in this subsection 2.06(f) shall not be construed to excuse any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the applicable Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the each Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable lawApplicable Law) suffered by the applicable Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Each Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 2.05 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreementany Loan Document, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.05, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the any Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank or its Related Parties from liability to the applicable Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the applicable Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the applicable Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or negligence, willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final or failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of, or material breach of the terms of the Loan Documents by, the Issuing Bank, the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s Borrowers’ joint and several obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBanks, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms terms, any error in translation or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s failure to exercise care when determining whether documents presented under a Letter of Credit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of any Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of each such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditdetermination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable any Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in clause (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of recoupment or setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations Obligations hereunder. Neither None of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor or any Issuing LenderBank, nor or any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances circumstance referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to indirect, special, indirectpunitive, consequential or punitive exemplary damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable lawApplicable Law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of such Issuing Bank (as determined in a final and non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties hereto expressly agree thatthat the applicable Issuing Bank may, with respect to in its sole discretion, either accept documents presented which that appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a the related Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit, and such Issuing Bank shall not be responsible for the validity or sufficiency of any instrument transferring or assigning or purporting to transfer or assign a Letter of Credit or the rights or benefits thereunder or proceeds thereof, in whole or in part, which may prove to be invalid or ineffective for any reason.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Tranche A Lenders nor any the Issuing Lender, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing Lender; provided provided, that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Lender, its directors, officers, employees or affiliates (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Lender shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender may, in its sole reasonable discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing Lender, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing Lender; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Credit. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Each Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements its L/C Obligations as provided in subsection (c) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the relevant Application under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender an L/C Issuer under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 1.3, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the any Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither None of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderLenders, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, or the L/C Issuers shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing Lenderthe applicable L/C Issuer; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender an L/C Issuer from liability to the relevant Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the each Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lenderthe L/C Issuer’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an L/C Issuer (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the applicable L/C Issuer shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender an L/C Issuer may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s Borrowers’ joint and several obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not substantially comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunder. Neither None of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any or the Issuing LenderBanks, nor or any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBanks; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such any Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or wilful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable an Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) in the absence of the Issuing Bank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct, payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither The Lenders and the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing Lender, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, Agent shall not have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing Lender; provided that Bank. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender from liability to the Borrower to the extent absence of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of each such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditdetermination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the relevant Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBanks, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the relevant Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the relevant Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the relevant Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the relevant Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable relevant Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the relevant Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBanks, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the relevant Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the relevant Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the relevant Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. In the absence of bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the relevant Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable relevant Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements Reimbursement Obligations as provided in subsection (c) of this Section 3.5 1.3 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the relevant Application under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender the L/C Issuer under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 1.3, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither None of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderLenders, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, or the L/C Issuer shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing Lenderthe L/C Issuer; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender the L/C Issuer from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lenderthe L/C Issuer’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct or material breach of its obligations under this Agreement or the applicable Application on the part of the L/C Issuer (as determined by a final, non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction) or action not in accordance with the standards of reasonable care specified in, as applicable, the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (2007 Revision), ICC Publication 600 (or any replacement publication) or the International Standby Practices, International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 590 (ISP98) by, the L/C Issuer, the L/C Issuer shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender L/C Issuer may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, investigation or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Credit Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the applicable Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any an Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable an Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Each Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in clause (e) of this Section 3.5 2.05 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreementany Loan Document, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.05, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the any Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the applicable Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank or its Related Parties from liability to the applicable Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the applicable Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable lawLaw) suffered by the Borrower applicable Borrowers that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or negligence, willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation misconduct, material breach of a draft Loan Document or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing failure to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining exercise care when determining whether drafts or and other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof (in each case, as determined by a final non-appealable judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction). The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of, or material breach of the terms of the Loan Documents by, the applicable Issuing Bank, such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in clause (e) of this Section 3.5 2.06 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.06, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunderhereunder or (v) any adverse change in the relevant exchange rates or in the availability of the relevant Alternative Currency to the Borrower or any Subsidiary or in the relevant currency markets generally. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing LenderBank; provided provided, that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable an Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The BorrowerCompany’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) and (f) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the BorrowerCompany’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance issuance, incorporation, transfer or transfer withdrawal of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Company to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Company to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower Company that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The BorrowerParent’s obligation and each Letter of Credit Applicant’s obligations to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in Section 3.5 2.9(e) shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the BorrowerParent’s or any Letter of Credit Applicant’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing Lender, Credit Party nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, respective Related Parties shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Parent or a Letter of Credit Applicant to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Parent and each Borrower (including each Letter of Credit Applicant) to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Parent or any Borrower (including each Letter of Credit Applicant) that are caused by such the Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final Bank's failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (f) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Credit Lenders nor any the Issuing Lender, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing Lender; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or wilful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Lender (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Lender shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC L/C Disbursements as provided in Section 3.5 2.23(e) shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit, any Letter of Credit Agreement or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender L/C Issuer under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of CreditCredit or any Letter of Credit Agreement, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.23(f), constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderL/C Issuer, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, Related Parties shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing LenderL/C Issuer; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender L/C Issuer from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirectdirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderL/C Issuer’s failure to exercise due care when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Letter of Credit comply with the terms thereof or by such L/C Issuer’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditjurisdiction). In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender L/C Issuer may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s Borrowers’ joint and several obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) any payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunder. Neither None of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Lenders, the Issuing Lender, nor Bank or any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Each Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements L/C Obligations owing by it as provided in subsection (c) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the relevant Application under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender a L/C Issuer under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the such Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the None of Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderLenders, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, or the L/C Issuer shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing Lenderthe relevant L/C Issuer; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender the relevant L/C Issuer from liability to the relevant Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the each Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable lawLaw) suffered by the such Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lenderthe relevant L/C Issuer’s failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Letter of Credit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the L/C Issuer (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) ), the L/C Issuer shall be deemed to have exercised care in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of each such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditdetermination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender a L/C Issuer may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit, any Letter of Credit Agreement or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s 's obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 2.05 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.05(f), constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s 's obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative AgentAgents, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final Bank's failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing Lender, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing Lender; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderXxxxxx’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Credit. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The applicable Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 2.05 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a any Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by the applicable Issuing Bank under any Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.05, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any such Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any such Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on the part of applicable Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Applicable Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Applicable Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Applicable Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Applicable Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 and the Revolving Lenders obligations under paragraph (d) of this Section shall each be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i1) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii2) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii3) payment by any Issuing Lender the respective LC Issuer under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv4) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing Lenderthe LC Issuers, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing Lender; the respective LC Issuer, provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender an LC Issuer from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderLC Issuer’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an LC Issuer (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such LC Issuer shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which that appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender an LC Issuer may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in clause (e) of this Section 3.5 2.06 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.06, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunderhereunder or (v) any adverse change in the relevant exchange rates or in the availability of the relevant Alternative Currency to the Borrower or any Subsidiary or in the relevant currency markets generally. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing LenderBank; provided provided, that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable an Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s Borrowers’ joint and several obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreementthe Loan Documents, or any term or provision herein or therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being proving to be untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative AgentAgents, the Lenders nor or any Issuing Lender, Bank nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, Related Parties shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any such Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any such Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct or actual damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation of the Borrower to reimburse LC L/C Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and Table of Contents irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of such Issuing Bank, or any Issuing Lenderof the circumstances referred to in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) of the first sentence; provided provided, that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction to have been caused by final such Issuing Bank’s failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the applicable Issuing Bank, such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation Borrowers’ obligations to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in Section 3.5 3.05 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit, any Letter of Credit Agreement or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the respective Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 3, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsrespective Related Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms terms, any error in translation or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the respective Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any an Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower Borrowers that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable an Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation obligations to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 2.06 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Holdings or any of its Subsidiaries to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable lawApplicable Law) suffered by the Borrower such Person that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof or acting with gross negligence or willful misconduct. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The BorrowerCompany’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit, any Letter of Credit Agreement or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) any payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the BorrowerCompany’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Company to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Company to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower Company that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Applicable Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directorsRelated Parties, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, shall have has any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any such Letter of Credit’s Applicable Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing (including clauses (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) of the previous sentence) shall not be construed to excuse any an Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower Borrowers that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of such Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditjurisdiction). In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, irrevocable and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither Except as set forth herein, neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to other than special, indirect, indirect or consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination (AND THE PARTIES HERETO ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE PARTIES HERETO THAT THE ISSUING BANK BE EXCUSED FOR ITS OWN NEGLIGENCE (OTHER THAN GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT), REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE IS SOLE OR CONTRIBUTORY, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE, IMPUTED, JOINT OR TECHNICAL). In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which that appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 2.06 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final or its failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Revolving Lender or any Fronting Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any Issuing LenderLC Issuer, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing Lenderapplicable LC Issuer; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender LC Issuer from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower Borrowers that are caused by the such Issuing LenderLC Issuer’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of any LC Issuer (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such LC Issuer shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender LC Issuer may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Each Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the relevant Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the any Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the 2023 Revolving Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBanks, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the relevant Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the relevant Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the a Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the each Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the such Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of any Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable each Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s 's obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 2.06 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s 's obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final Bank's failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The BorrowerCompany’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit, any Letter of Credit Agreement or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the BorrowerCompany’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderLenders, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing Lender; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender from liability to the Borrower Company to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Company to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower Company that are caused by such Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of any Issuing Lender (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Lender shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable any Issuing Lender may, in its sole discretiondiscretion but acting in good faith, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The BorrowerAltair Engineering’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) any payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the BorrowerAltair Engineering’s obligations hereunder. Neither None of the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any or the Issuing LenderBank, nor or any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit Credit, or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Altair Engineering to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Altair Engineering to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 and each Lender’s obligation to fund its Pro Rata Percentage as provided in paragraph (k) of this Section 2.06 shall be be, joint and severally (in the case of the Borrower), absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing Lender, Bank nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, its Related Parties shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Bank and each Lender may, in its their sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in clause (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit Facility LC or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit Facility LC proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit Facility LC against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of CreditFacility LC, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff set-off against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit Facility LC or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit Facility LC (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Facility LC comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of each such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditdetermination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of CreditFacility LC, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of CreditFacility LC.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) any payment by any the relevant Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBanks, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the relevant Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the relevant Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the relevant Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable each Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The BorrowerEach LC Obligor’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrowerany LC Obligor’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower any LC Obligor to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower each LC Obligor to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower any LC Obligor that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Letter of Credit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful wilful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or mutually agreed upon by final the Issuing Bank and nonappealable judgment) all other parties), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of each such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditdetermination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The BorrowerCompany’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) any payment by any the relevant Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the BorrowerCompany’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBanks, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the relevant Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the relevant Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Company to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Company to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower Company that are caused by the such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the relevant Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable each Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Each Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be is absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit Credit, this Agreement or this Agreementany other Loan Document, or any term or provision herein or therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the such Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither None of the Administrative AgentAgents, the Lenders nor any Lenders, the Issuing Lender, nor Banks or any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the a Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the each Borrower to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the such Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing Issuing Bank’s failure to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining exercise care when determining whether drafts or and other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof or (ii) such Issuing Bank’s breach of its obligation to issue a Letter of Credit pursuant to this Section. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or wilful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which that appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The US Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the US Borrower’s obligations Obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing Lender, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing Lender; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender from liability to the US Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the US Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable lawLaw) suffered by the US Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Lender (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Lender shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s U.S. Borrowers’ obligation to reimburse U.S. LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (v) of this Section 3.5 2.06(a) shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any U.S. Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a U.S. Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the applicable U.S. Issuing Lender Bank under a U.S. Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such U.S. Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.06(a)(vi), constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the any U.S. Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the U.S. Revolving Lenders nor any U.S. Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any U.S. Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any U.S. Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any such U.S. Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any such U.S. Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower U.S. Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the each U.S. Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable lawApplicable Law) suffered by the any U.S. Borrower that are caused by such U.S. Issuing LenderBank’s failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a U.S. Letter of Credit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of applicable U.S. Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) jurisdiction), such U.S. Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of each such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditdetermination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a U.S. Letter of Credit, the applicable U.S. Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such U.S. Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (f) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the respective Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or and (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Credit Lenders nor any Issuing Lender, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit by the respective Issuing Lender or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the respective Issuing Lender; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any an Issuing Lender from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Lender (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Lender shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.:

Obligations Absolute. The BC Borrower’s 's obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the BC Borrower’s 's obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing LenderBank; provided PROVIDED that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any an Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the BC Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the BC Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the BC Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final Bank's failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or wilful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Except as provided below, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Borrower’s obligation obligations to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing Lender, Credit Party nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, respective Related Parties shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing Issuing Bank shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender from liability liable to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower or any Subsidiary that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct failure to exercise care when determining whether (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final x) drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Credit issued by it comply with the terms thereof, or (y) to pay under any Letter of Credit. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or 1821445.29\C072091\0303228 information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements L/C Obligations as provided in subsection (c) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the relevant Application under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, or (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither None of the Administrative DIP Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderLenders, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, or the L/C Issuer shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing Lenderthe L/C Issuer; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender the L/C Issuer from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lenderthe L/C Issuer’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of bad faith, gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the L/C Issuer (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the L/C Issuer shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender L/C Issuer may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s Borrowers’ joint and several obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 2.06 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) any payment by any the applicable Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.06, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunderhereunder or (v) any adverse change in the relevant exchange rates or in the availability of the relevant Alternative Currency to the Borrowers or any Subsidiary or in the relevant currency markets generally. Neither None of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Lenders, the Issuing Lender, nor Banks or any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, Related Parties shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms terms, any error in translation or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the applicable Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable any Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements with respect to Letters of Credit as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any such Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such any Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of any Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable any Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements L/C Borrowings as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 2.05 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.05, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither None of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Revolving Credit Lenders, the Issuing LenderBanks, nor or any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any such Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on the part of any Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and and, except as provided below, irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in Section 3.5 3.6 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit, any Letter of Credit Agreement or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of CreditCredit or any Letter of Credit Agreement, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, Section 3.7 constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing Lender, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, related parties shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing Lender; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Lender (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Lender shall be deemed to have exercised all requisite care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s 's obligation to reimburse LC L/C Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 2.05 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or to any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.05, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s 's obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final Bank's failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s 's obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s 's obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative AgentDocumentation Manager, nor any of the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing Lender’s Bank's gross negligence or willful wilful misconduct (as determined by a court in connection with any of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditforegoing circumstances. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision herein or therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither None of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBanks, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable an Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit, any Letter of Credit Agreement or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsrespective Related Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s 's obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this AgreementAgreement or any other Loan Document, or any term or provision herein or therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being proving to be untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s 's obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative AgentAgents, the Lenders nor or any Issuing Lender, Bank nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, Related Parties shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any such Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any such Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct or actual damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final Bank's failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation of U.S. Borrower to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided the L/C Issuer, Agent and Lenders for payments made in Section 3.5 respect of Letters of Credit issued by the L/C Issuer shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, irrevocable and shall be performed paid under all circumstances strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of Agreement, including the following circumstances: (ia) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit; (b) any amendment or waiver of or any consent or departure from all or any of the provisions of any Letter of Credit or any Loan Document; (c) the existence of any claim, set-off, defense or other right which U.S. Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates or any other Person may at any time have against any beneficiary of any Letter of Credit, Agent, any L/C Issuer, any Lender or any other Person, whether in connection with this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any term other related or provision therein, unrelated agreements or transactions; (iid) any draft or other document presented under a any Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent fraudulent, invalid or invalid insufficient in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, ; (iiie) payment by any Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing Lender, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing Lender; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lender’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not substantially comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, ; or (iif) failing any other act or omission to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation act or delay of any draft kind of any L/C Issuer, Agent, any Lender or any other document Person or any other event or circumstance whatsoever that is in strict compliance with might, but for the terms provisions of such Letter this Section 1.1(c)(v), constitute a legal or equitable discharge of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditBorrowers’ obligations hereunder. In furtherance of However, the foregoing and without limiting shall not be construed to excuse an L/C Issuer from liability to U.S. Borrower to the generality thereof, the parties agree thatextent of any direct damages (as opposed to consequential damages, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility U.S. Borrower hereby waiving all claims for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information consequential damages to the contrary, extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by U.S. Borrower that are subject to indemnification under the Master Standby Agreement or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of CreditMaster Documentary Agreement.

Obligations Absolute. The Each Borrower’s obligation obligations to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in Section 3.5 2.04(e) shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit, any Letter of Credit Agreement or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of CreditCredit (except as otherwise provided below), or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.04, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunder, or (v) any adverse change in the relevant exchange rates or in the availability of the relevant Alternative Currency to the Borrowers or any Subsidiary or in the relevant currency markets generally. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Lenders, the Issuing LenderBanks, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, Related Parties shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms terms, any error in translation or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the applicable Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing nothing in this paragraph shall not be construed to excuse any an Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the any Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the each Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Letter of Credit comply with the terms thereof. In the absence of gross negligence negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by in a final and nonappealable judgment) ), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of each such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditdetermination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation of Borrowers to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 2.18 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.18, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations of Borrowers hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, any other Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsAffiliates, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower Borrowers that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereinthereof or hereof, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBanks, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the applicable Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing nothing contained in this paragraph or otherwise in this Agreement shall not be construed to excuse any an Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence, wilful misconduct or bad faith on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction, which judgment, if appealed, has been affirmed), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which that appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable an Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements L/C Obligations as provided in subsection (c) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the relevant Application under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender the L/C Issuer under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 1.3, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither None of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderLenders, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, or the L/C Issuer shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing Lenderthe L/C Issuer; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender the L/C Issuer from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable lawLegal Requirements) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lenderthe L/C Issuer’s failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Letter of Credit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the L/C Issuer (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) ), the L/C Issuer shall be deemed to have exercised care in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of each such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditdetermination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender L/C Issuer may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Swiss Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereinthereof or hereof, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, Credit or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Swiss Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither None of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Lenders, the Issuing Lender, nor Banks or any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, Related Parties shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or Credit, any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the applicable Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Swiss Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Swiss Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Swiss Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Letter of Credit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by in a final and nonappealable judgment) ), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of each such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditdetermination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which that appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable an Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit, and any such acceptance or refusal shall be deemed not to constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) any payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the relevant Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of any Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable each Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s Borrowers’ joint and several obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) any payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunderhereunder or (v) any adverse change in the relevant exchange rates or in the availability of the relevant Alternative Currency to any Borrower or any Subsidiary or in the relevant currency markets generally. Neither None of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Revolving Lenders, the Issuing Lender, nor Bank or any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Revolving Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or wilful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in Section 3.5 2.06(e) shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any an Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of CreditCredit (except as otherwise provided below), or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 2.06, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Lenders, the Issuing LenderBanks, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the applicable Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), an Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC DC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Documentary Credit, any Documentary Credit Agreement or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Documentary Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Documentary Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Documentary Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any the Issuing LenderBank, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Documentary Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Documentary Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any the Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any the Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such the Issuing LenderBank’s failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Documentary Credit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment) jurisdiction), the Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of each such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditdetermination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Documentary Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Documentary Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements L/C Obligations as provided in subsection (c) of this Section 3.5 1.3 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the relevant Application under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision therein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) payment by any Issuing Lender the L/C Issuer under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this SectionSection 1.3(f), constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s obligations hereunder. Neither None of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor any Issuing LenderLenders, nor any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agents, or the L/C Issuer shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any Issuing Lenderthe L/C Issuer; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any Issuing Lender the L/C Issuer from liability to the Borrower to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the Borrower that are caused by such Issuing Lenderthe L/C Issuer’s failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and other documents presented under a Letter of Credit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the L/C Issuer (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by a final and nonappealable judgment) ), the L/C Issuer shall be deemed to have exercised care in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of each such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of Creditdetermination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable Issuing Lender L/C Issuer may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.

Obligations Absolute. The Borrower’s Borrowers’ joint and several obligation to reimburse LC Disbursements as provided in paragraph (e) of this Section 3.5 shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, and shall be performed strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement under any and all circumstances whatsoever and irrespective of (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or this Agreement, or any term or provision thereintherein or herein, (ii) any draft or other document presented under a Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent or invalid in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect, (iii) any payment by any the Issuing Lender Bank under a Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, or (iv) any other event or circumstance whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing, that might, but for the provisions of this Section, constitute a legal or equitable discharge of, or provide a right of setoff against, the Borrower’s Borrowers’ obligations hereunder. Neither None of the Administrative Agent, the Lenders nor Lenders, any Issuing Lender, nor Bank or any of their directors, officers, employees, affiliates and agentsRelated Parties, shall have any liability or responsibility by reason of or in connection with the issuance or transfer of any Letter of Credit or any payment or failure to make any payment thereunder (irrespective of any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence), or any error, omission, interruption, loss or delay in transmission or delivery of any draft, notice or other communication under or relating to any Letter of Credit (including any document required to make a drawing thereunder), any error in interpretation of technical terms or any consequence arising from causes beyond the control of any such Issuing LenderBank; provided that the foregoing shall not be construed to excuse any an Issuing Lender Bank from liability to the Borrower Borrowers to the extent of any direct damages (as opposed to special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages, claims in respect of which are hereby waived by the Borrower Borrowers to the extent permitted by applicable law) suffered by the any Borrower that are caused by such Issuing LenderBank’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final failure to exercise care when determining whether drafts and nonappealable judgment) in (i) making payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document that on its face does not comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit, (ii) failing to make payment under any Letter of Credit against presentation of any draft or other document that is in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit or (iii) retaining drafts or other documents presented under a Letter of CreditCredit comply with the terms thereof. The parties hereto expressly agree that, in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of an Issuing Bank (as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction), such Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have exercised care in each such determination. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, the parties agree that, with respect to documents presented which appear on their face to be in substantial compliance with the terms of a Letter of Credit, the applicable an Issuing Lender Bank may, in its sole discretion, either accept and make payment upon such documents without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or information to the contrary, or refuse to accept and make payment upon such documents if such documents are not in strict compliance with the terms of such Letter of Credit.