Construction of Agreement. The parties mutually acknowledge that they and their attorneys have participated in the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement. In cases of uncertainty this Agreement shall be construed without regard to which of the parties caused the uncertainty to exist.

Construction. The Parties acknowledge that each Party is of equal bargaining strength and has actively participated in the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement. Each Party has had the right and opportunity to consult with legal counsel of its choice in connection with this Agreement; and each Party has either done so or has voluntarily declined to do so. Therefore, the Agreement as set forth herein has been arrived at after mutual negotiation, and it is the intention of the Parties that its terms and conditions not be construed against any Party merely because the Agreement was prepared by one of the Parties. In the event that an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

Construction. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is the result of negotiations between the parties, and that this Agreement will not be construed against any party hereto by virtue of such party's role or its counsel's role in the authorship hereof.