The section and paragraph headings throughout this instrument are for convenience and reference only, and the words contained therein shall in no way be held to explain, modify, amplify or aid in the interpretation, construction or meaning of the provisions of this Lease. This Lease shall be interpreted as if it was prepared by both parties and ambiguities shall not be resolved in favor of Tenant because all or a portion of this Lease was prepared by Landlord. As used in this Lease the words tenant and landlord include the plural as well as the singular. Words used in the neuter gender include the masculine and feminine gender.

Interpretation. This Lease shall be interpreted as if it was prepared by both parties, and ambiguities shall not be resolved in favor of Tenant because all or a portion of this Lease was prepared by Landlord. The captions contained in this Lease are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to limit or alter the meaning of this Lease. As used in this Lease, the words tenant and landlord include the plural as well as the singular. Words used in the neuter gender include the masculine and feminine gender.

Section # Interpretation. The captions or headings to the various articles and sections hereof are inserted only as a matter of convenience and for reference, and in no way define, limit, construe or describe the scope hereof or the intent of any provision hereof. When applicable, use of the singular form of any word shall also mean and apply to the plural, and the neuter form shall mean and apply to the masculine or feminine. Landlord and Tenant hereby acknowledge and agree that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting parties shall not apply in the interpretation of this Lease, or any portions hereof, or any amendments hereto. This Lease shall not be recorded. All Exhibits referenced in this Lease are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Construction of Lease. The language in all parts of this Lease shall in all cases be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning and neither strictly for nor against either Landlord or Tenant. Article and Section headings in this Lease are for convenience only and are not to be construed as part of this Lease or in any way defining, limiting, amplifying, construing, or describing the provisions hereof. Time is of the essence of this Lease and every term, covenant and condition hereof. The words “Landlord” and “Tenant,” as herein used, shall include the plural as well as the singular. The neuter gender includes the masculine and feminine. In the event there is more than one person or entity which executes this Lease as Tenant, the obligations to be performed and liability of all such persons and entities shall be joint and several. All of the covenants of Tenant hereunder shall be deemed and construed to be “conditions” as well as “covenants” as though the words specifically expressing or importing conditions were used in each separate instance. Landlord and Tenant agree that in the event any term, covenant or condition herein contained (other than with respect to the payment of Rent) is held to be invalid or void by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of any such term, covenant or condition shall in no way affect any other term, covenant or condition herein contained.

Interpretation. The normal rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Lease or any exhibits or amendments hereto. Words of any gender used in this Lease shall be held and construed to include any other gender, and words in the singular number shall be held to include the plural, unless the context otherwise requires. The captions inserted in this Lease are for convenience only and in no way define, limit or otherwise describe the scope or intent of this Lease, or any provision hereof, or in any way affect the interpretation of this Lease. The covenants to be performed under this Lease by Landlord and Tenant are independent and not dependent, and Tenant expressly waives the benefit of any law to the contrary.

The words “Landlord” and “Tenant”, as used herein shall include the plural as well as the singular words used in masculine gender include the feminine and neuter. If there be more than one Tenant, the obligations hereunder imposed upon Tenant shall be joint and several. The marginal headings and titles to the paragraphs of the Lease are not a part of this Lease and shall have no effect upon the construction or interpretation of any part hereof.