. The Parties agree that the relationship of [[DURECT:Organization]] and INNOCOLL established by this Agreement is that of independent contractors. Furthermore, the Parties agree that this Agreement does not, is not intended to, and shall not be construed to, establish an employment, agency or any other relationship. Except as may be specifically provided herein, neither Party shall have any right, power or authority, nor shall they represent themselves as having any authority to assume, create or incur any expense, liability or obligation, express or implied, on behalf of the other Party, or otherwise act as an agent for the other Party for any purpose.

Relationship of the Parties. It is expressly agreed that [[Bachem CH:Organization]], on the one hand, and Apellis, on the other hand, shall be independent contractors and that the relationship between the two Parties shall not constitute a partnership, joint venture or agency, including for tax purposes. Neither [[Bachem CH:Organization]] nor Apellis shall have the authority to make any statements, representations or commitments of any kind, or to take any action which shall be binding on the other, without the prior written consent of the other Party to do so. All persons employed by a Party shall be employees of that Party and not of the other Party and all costs and obligations incurred by reason of such employment shall be at the expense of such Party.

Relationship of the Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed as creating a joint venture, general or limited partnership, branch or agency, employment, or fiduciary relationship between the parties. Neither party, nor either party’s agents, have any authority of any kind to bind the other party in any respect whatsoever, and the relationship of the parties is, and at all times shall continue to be, that of independent contractors. This Agreement is not intended, nor shall it be construed, to bestow upon either party any special treatment regarding any other arrangements, agreements or understandings that exist or may hereafter exist between the parties or their affiliates. Neither party shall have any obligation to deal with the other in any capacity other than as set forth in this Agreement. Nothing herein shall cause either party to be construed as or deemed to be a fiduciary with respect to the other party or to any customer of AssetMark.

Relationship of the Parties. The parties hereto are independent contractors and none of the parties hereto is an employee, partner or joint venturer of the other. Under no circumstances shall any of the employees of a Party hereto be deemed to be employees of the other party hereto for any purpose. Except as expressly provided herein, none of the parties hereto shall have the right to bind the others to any agreement with a third party or to represent itself as a partner or joint venturer of the other by reason of this Agreement.

The Parties to this Agreement, and any Offer or Order issued hereunder, are Buyer and Seller and unless expressly stated otherwise, no other persons, parties, or entities have any rights, or receive any benefits hereunder. Neither UES, nor any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, or business units, other than Buyer, have any obligations or duties hereunder and are unrelated third-parties for all purposes.

You are an independent contractor of the Company, and this Agreement shall not be construed to create any association, partnership, joint venture, employee, or agency relationship between you and the Company for any purpose. You have no authority (and shall not hold yourself out as having authority) to bind the Company and you shall not make any agreements or representations on the Company's behalf without the Company's prior written consent.

Relationship of the Parties. The relationship of the Parties is that of independent contractors.

Relationship of the Parties. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute a partnership, joint venture, or legal entity of any type between Stoke and Acadia, or to constitute one as the agent of the other. Each Party shall act solely as an independent contractor, and nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any Party the power or authority to act for, bind or commit the other.

Relationship of the Parties. Each Party is an independent contractor under this Agreement. Nothing herein is intended or is to be construed so as to constitute Seres and [[MedImmune:Organization]] as partners, agents, employees or joint venturers. Neither Party shall have any express or implied right or authority to assume or create any obligations on behalf of or in the name of the other Party or to bind the other Party to any contract, agreement or undertaking with any Third Party. There are no express or implied third party beneficiaries hereunder.

Relationship of the Parties. It is expressly agreed that ARScience Bio, on the one hand, and Coya, on the other hand, shall be independent contractors and that the relationship between the Parties shall not constitute a partnership, joint venture, or agency, including for all Tax purposes. Neither ARScience Bio, on the one hand, nor Coya, on the other hand, shall have the authority to make any statements, representations, or commitments of any kind, or to take any action, which shall be binding on the other, without the prior written consent of the other Party to do so. All persons employed by a Party shall be employees of such Party and not of the other Party and all costs and obligations incurred by reason of any such employment shall be for the account and expense of such Party.