Interpretation Clause Example with 17 Variations from Business Contracts
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Interpretation. The section headings in this Agreement have been inserted for purposes of convenience and shall not be used for interpretive purposes. The words "herein", "hereof", "hereunder," and words of similar import, when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The use herein of the word "including" following any general statement, term, or matter shall not be construed to limit such statement, term, or matter to the specific i...tems or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items, or matters, whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation", "but not limited to", or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term or matter. The word "or" as used herein is not exclusive and is deemed to have the meaning "and/or." References in this Agreement to any agreement, instrument, or other document mean such agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, supplemented, and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof and not prohibited by this Agreement. No provision, uncertainty or ambiguity in or with respect to this Agreement shall be construed or resolved against any Party hereto, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement has been reviewed by each of the Parties hereto and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the Parties.View More
Variations of a "Interpretation" Clause from Business Contracts
Interpretation. The section Section headings in this Agreement have been inserted for purposes of convenience and shall not be used for interpretive purposes. The words "herein", "hereof", "hereunder," and words of similar import, when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The use herein of the word "including" following any general statement, term, or matter shall not be construed to limit such statement, term, or matter to the sp...ecific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items, or matters, whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation", "but not limited to", or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term or matter. The word "or" as used herein is not exclusive and is deemed to have the meaning "and/or." References in this Agreement herein to any agreement, instrument, or other document mean such agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, supplemented, and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof and not prohibited by this Agreement. No provision, uncertainty or ambiguity in or with respect to this Agreement shall be construed or resolved against any Party hereto, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement has been reviewed by each of the Parties hereto and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the Parties. 9 21. Return of Property. Redman acknowledges and agrees that he will return to the Company all documents, files (including electronically stored information), and other materials constituting or reflecting confidential or proprietary information of the Company or any other Company Party, and any other property belonging to the Company or any other Company Party, including all computer files, electronically stored information, and other materials, and Redman shall not maintain a copy of any such materials in any form. Redman further acknowledges and agrees that he will continue to maintain and preserve all documents, computer files, electronically stored information, mobile data, or other materials as described in the legal preservation notices issued by the Company as of the date of this Agreement; provided, however, that Redman's counsel shall be entitled to retain such documents, files (including electronically stored information), or other materials containing proprietary, confidential or other information about the Company to the extent reasonably required for Redman's defense in any civil litigation, administrative, regulatory or other governmental proceeding involving Redman, subject to the obligations of any confidentiality agreement or order covering such materials. To the extent Redman has had or continues to have any personal expenses reimbursed by the Company, Redman will compensate the Company for those amounts. View More
Interpretation. The section headings in Neither this Agreement have been inserted for purposes of convenience and shall not be used for interpretive purposes. The words "herein", "hereof", "hereunder," and words of similar import, when used in nor any uncertainty or ambiguity with this Agreement shall refer to be construed or resolved against any Party, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement as a whole has been reviewed by each Party and not shall be construed and i...nterpreted according to any particular provision the ordinary meaning of the words used to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the Parties. Further, in this Agreement. The Agreement, (a) the use herein of the word "including" following any general statement, term, term or matter shall not be construed to limit such statement, term, term or matter to the specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items, items or matters, whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation", limitation," "but not limited to", to," or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term or matter. The word "or" as used herein is not exclusive matter; (b) references to Sections refer to Sections of this Agreement; (c) the words "this Agreement," "herein," "hereof," "hereby," "hereunder" and is deemed words of similar import refer to have the meaning "and/or." References in this Agreement as a whole (including the Exhibit hereto), and not to any agreement, particular subdivision unless expressly so limited; (d) reference to any agreement (including this Agreement), document or instrument, or other document mean means such agreement, instrument, document or other document instrument as amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified (including any waiver or consent) and modified in effect from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof; (e) reference to any law means such law as amended, modified, codified, reenacted or replaced and in effect from time to time; and (f) references to "or" shall be interpreted to mean "and/or." The Section titles and headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not intended to be a part of, or to affect the extent permitted meaning or interpretation of, this Agreement. 9 21. Amendment; Entire Agreement. This Agreement may not be changed orally but only by an agreement in writing and signed by the provisions thereof and not prohibited by this Agreement. No provision, uncertainty or ambiguity in or Parties. This Agreement and, with respect to this Agreement shall be construed or resolved against any Party hereto, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement has been reviewed by each Restrictive Covenants, the cooperation provisions referenced above in Section 8, and the dispute resolution provisions referenced above in Section 13, the Employment Agreement, constitute the entire agreement of the Parties hereto and shall be construed and interpreted according with regard to the ordinary meaning subject matter hereof and supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, oral or written, between Employee and the Company or any other Company Party with regard to the subject matter hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Employee's commitments herein with respect to confidentiality and non-disclosure, return of property, non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disparagement are in addition to all other obligations that Employee may have to the words used so as Company Parties with respect to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the Parties. such matters, whether such obligations arise by contract, common law, statute, or otherwise. View More
Interpretation. The section Titles and headings in this Agreement have been inserted to Sections hereof are for purposes the purpose of convenience reference only and shall in no way limit, define or otherwise affect the provisions hereof. All references herein to a statute, agreement, instrument or other document shall be deemed to refer to such statute, agreement, instrument or other document as amended, supplemented, modified and restated from time to time. The word "or" as used herein is not be used for int...erpretive purposes. exclusive and is deemed to have the meaning "and/or." The words "herein", "hereof", "hereunder," "hereunder" and words other compounds of similar import, when used in this Agreement the word "here" shall refer to this the entire Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. hereof. The use herein of the word "including" following any general statement, term, term or matter shall not be construed to limit such statement, term, term or matter to the specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items, items or matters, whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation", "but not limited to", or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term or matter. The word "or" as used herein is not exclusive and is deemed to have the meaning "and/or." References in Neither this Agreement to nor any agreement, instrument, or other document mean such agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, supplemented, and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof and not prohibited by this Agreement. No provision, uncertainty or ambiguity in or with respect to this Agreement herein shall be construed or resolved against any Party hereto, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement has been reviewed by each of the Parties hereto and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the Parties. 10 23. Notices. All notices and other communications under this Agreement must be in writing and must be given by personal delivery, email transmission, or certified or registered mail with return receipt requested, when sent to the respective persons below: If to the Company: comScore, Inc. Attention: General Counsel 11950 Democracy Drive, Suite 600 Reston, Virginia 20190 E-mail: cdibattiste@comscore.com If to Executive: Sarah Hofstetter Any Party may change such Party's address for notice by notice duly given pursuant to this Section 23.View More
Interpretation. The section headings in In this Agreement have been inserted for purposes of convenience and shall not be used for interpretive purposes. The words "herein", "hereof", "hereunder," and words of similar import, when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The Agreement, (a) the use herein of the word "including" following any general statement, term, term or matter shall not be construed to limit such statement, term,...term or matter to the specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items, items or matters, whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation", "but not limited to", or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term or matter. The word "or" as used herein is not exclusive matter; (b) references to Sections refer to Sections of this Agreement; (c) the words "this Agreement," "herein," "hereof," "hereby," "hereunder" and is deemed words of similar import refer to have the meaning "and/or." References in this Agreement as a whole, and not to any agreement, instrument, particular subdivision unless expressly so limited; (d) references in any Section to any clause means such clause of such Section; (e) reference to any agreement (including this Agreement), document or other document mean instrument means such agreement, instrument, document or other document instrument as amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified (including any waiver or consent) and modified in effect from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof; (f) reference to any law means such law as amended, modified, codified, reenacted or replaced and in effect from time to time; and (g) references to "or" shall be interpreted to mean "and/or". The Section titles and headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not intended to be a part of, or to affect the extent permitted by the provisions thereof and not prohibited by meaning or interpretation of, this Agreement. No provision, Neither this Agreement nor any uncertainty or ambiguity in or with respect to this Agreement herein shall be construed or resolved against any Party party hereto, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement has been reviewed by each of the Parties parties hereto and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the Parties. parties. 7 13. Severability. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Company and Employee hereby agree that any term or provision of this Agreement that renders such term or provision or any other term or provision hereof invalid or unenforceable in any respect shall be severable and shall be modified or severed to the extent necessary to avoid rendering such term or provision invalid or unenforceable, and such modification or severance shall be accomplished in the manner that most nearly preserves the benefit of the parties' bargain hereunder. View More
Interpretation. The section headings in In this Agreement have been inserted for purposes of convenience and shall not be used for interpretive purposes. The words "herein", "hereof", "hereunder," and words of similar import, when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The Agreement, (a) the use herein of the word "including" following any general statement, term, term or matter shall not be construed to limit such statement, term,...term or matter to the specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items, items or matters, whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation", "but not limited to", or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term or matter. The word "or" as used herein is not exclusive matter; (b) references to Sections refer to Sections of this Agreement; (c) the words "this Agreement," "herein," "hereof," "hereby," "hereunder" and is deemed words of similar import refer to have the meaning "and/or." References in this Agreement as a whole, and not to any agreement, instrument, particular subdivision unless expressly so limited; (d) references in any Section to any clause means such clause of such Section; (e) reference to any agreement (including this Agreement), document or other document mean instrument means such agreement, instrument, document or other document instrument as amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified (including any waiver or consent) and modified in effect from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof; (f) reference to any law means such law as amended, modified, codified, reenacted or replaced and in effect from time to time; and (g) references to "or" shall be interpreted to mean "and/or". The Section titles and headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not intended to be a part of, or to affect the extent permitted by the provisions thereof and not prohibited by meaning or interpretation of, this Agreement. No provision, Neither this Agreement nor any uncertainty or ambiguity in or with respect to this Agreement herein shall be construed or resolved against any Party party hereto, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement has been reviewed by each of the Parties parties hereto and their counsel and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the Parties. parties. View More
Interpretation. The section Titles and headings in this Agreement have been inserted to Sections hereof are for purposes the purpose of convenience reference only and shall in no way limit, define or otherwise affect the provisions hereof. Unless the context requires otherwise, all references herein to an agreement, instrument or other document shall be deemed to refer to such agreement, instrument or other document as amended, supplemented, modified and restated from time to time to the extent permitted by the... provisions A-3 thereof. The word "or" as used herein is not be used for interpretive purposes. exclusive and is deemed to have the meaning "and/or." The words "herein", "hereof", "hereunder," "hereunder" and words other compounds of similar import, when used in this Agreement the word "here" shall refer to this the entire Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. hereof. The use herein of the word "including" following any general statement, term, term or matter shall not be construed to limit such statement, term, term or matter to the specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items, items or matters, whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation", "but not limited to", or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term or matter. The word "or" as used herein is not exclusive and is deemed to have the meaning "and/or." References in this Agreement to any agreement, instrument, or other document mean such agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, supplemented, and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof and not prohibited by this Agreement. No provision, uncertainty or ambiguity in or with respect to this Agreement shall be construed or resolved against any Party hereto, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement has been reviewed by each of the Parties hereto and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the Parties.View More
Interpretation. The section Titles and headings in this Agreement have been inserted to Sections hereof are for purposes the purpose of convenience reference only and shall in no way limit, define, or otherwise affect the provisions hereof. Unless the context requires otherwise, all references herein to a law, regulation, agreement, instrument or other document shall be deemed to refer to such law, regulation, agreement, instrument or other document as amended, supplemented, modified and restated from time to t...ime to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof, and references to particular provisions of laws or regulations include a reference to the corresponding provisions of any succeeding law or regulation. The word "or" as used herein is not be used for interpretive purposes. exclusive and is deemed to have the meaning "and/or." The words "herein", "hereof", "hereunder," "hereunder", and words other compounds of similar import, when used in this Agreement the word "here" shall refer to this the entire Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. hereof. The use herein of the word "including" following any general statement, term, or matter shall not be construed to limit such statement, term, or matter to the specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items, items or matters, whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation", "but not limited to", or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term term, or matter. The word "or" as used herein is not exclusive and is deemed to have the meaning "and/or." References in Neither this Agreement to nor any agreement, instrument, or other document mean such agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, supplemented, and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof and not prohibited by this Agreement. No provision, uncertainty or ambiguity in or with respect to this Agreement herein shall be construed or resolved against any Party hereto, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement has been reviewed by each of the Parties hereto and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the Parties. View More
Interpretation. The section Titles and headings to Sections hereof are for the purpose of reference only and shall in no way limit, define or otherwise affect the provisions hereof. Any and all Exhibits referred to in this Agreement are, by such reference, incorporated herein and made a part hereof for all purposes. Unless the context requires otherwise, all references herein to an agreement, instrument or other document shall be deemed to refer to such agreement, instrument or other document as amended, supple...mented, modified and restated from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof. All references to a statute or other law shall be deemed to refer to such statute or other law as may have been inserted for purposes of convenience amended from time to time. The word "or" as used herein is not exclusive and shall not be used for interpretive purposes. is deemed to have the meaning "and/or." The words "herein", "hereof", "hereunder," "hereunder" and words other compounds of similar import, when used in this Agreement the word "here" shall refer to this the entire Agreement, including the Release Agreement as a whole attached hereto, and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. hereof. The use herein of the word "including" following any general statement, term, term or matter shall not be construed to limit such statement, term, term or matter to the specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items, items or matters, whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation", "but not limited to", or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term or matter. The word "or" as used herein is not exclusive and is deemed to have the meaning "and/or." References in Neither this Agreement to nor any agreement, instrument, or other document mean such agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, supplemented, and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof and not prohibited by this Agreement. No provision, uncertainty or ambiguity in or with respect to this Agreement herein shall be construed or resolved against any Party hereto, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement has been reviewed by each of the Parties hereto and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the Parties. View More
Interpretation. The section Section headings in this Agreement and, if applicable, the Confirming Release have been inserted for purposes of convenience and shall not be used for interpretive purposes. The words "herein", "hereof", "hereunder," and words of similar import, when used in this Agreement and, if applicable, the Confirming Release shall refer to this Agreement and the Confirming Release as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. Agreement or the Confirming Release. The use her...ein of the word "including" following any general statement, term, or matter shall not be construed to limit such statement, term, or matter to the specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items, or matters, whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation", "but not limited to", or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term or matter. The word "or" as used herein is not exclusive and is deemed to have the meaning "and/or." References in this Agreement herein to any agreement, instrument, or other document mean such agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, supplemented, and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof and not prohibited by this Agreement. No provision, uncertainty or ambiguity in or with respect to this Agreement or, if applicable, the Confirming Release shall be construed or resolved against any Party hereto, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this Agreement and the Confirming Release has been reviewed by each of the Parties hereto and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the Parties. View More
Interpretation. The section Titles and headings in this Agreement have been inserted to Sections hereof are for purposes the purpose of convenience reference only and shall in no way limit, define or otherwise affect the provisions hereof. The word "or" as used herein is not be used for interpretive purposes. exclusive and is deemed to have the meaning "and/or." The words "herein", "hereof", "hereunder," "hereunder" and words other compounds of similar import, when used in this Agreement the word "here" shall r...efer to this the entire Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. hereof. All references herein to a law, agreement, instrument or other document shall be deemed to refer to such law, agreement, instrument or other document as amended, supplemented, modified and restated from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof. The use herein of the word "including" following any general statement, term, term or matter shall not be construed to limit such statement, term, term or matter to the specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items, items or matters, whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation", "but not limited to", or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement, term or matter. The word "or" as used herein is not exclusive and is deemed to have the meaning "and/or." References in Neither this Agreement to nor any agreement, instrument, or other document mean such agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, supplemented, and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof and not prohibited by this Agreement. No provision, uncertainty or ambiguity in or with respect to this Agreement herein shall be construed or resolved against any Party hereto, Party, whether under any rule of construction or otherwise. On the contrary, this This Agreement has been reviewed by each of the Parties hereto and shall be construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as to fairly accomplish the purposes and intentions of the Parties. The Confirming Release is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. View More
