IV.Defined Terms. Terms used herein that are defined in the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby, shall have the same meanings herein, unless the context otherwise requires.
V.Reaffirmation of Credit Agreement. This Third Amendment shall be deemed to be an amendment to the Credit Agreement, and the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby, is hereby ratified, adopted and confirmed in each and every respect.
VI.Ratification of Liens; Release. The Borrower acknowledges and ratifies, as of the Third Amendment Closing Date, the existence and priority of the Liens granted by the Borrower in favor of Lender pursuant to the Security Documents in and to the Collateral and represents, warrants and covenants that such Liens are valid, existing and in full force and effect. THE BORROWER HEREBY RELEASES, DISCHARGES AND ACQUITS LENDER FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, REMEDIES, AND LIABILITIES OF EVERY KIND OR NATURE (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LENDER LIABILITY) ARISING OUT OF ANY ACT, OCCURRENCE, TRANSACTION OR OMISSION OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH THE CREDIT AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO THE THIRD AMENDMENT CLOSING DATE.
VII.Governing Law. THIS THIRD AMENDMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.
VIII.Invalid Provisions. If any provision of this Third Amendment is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, (a) the legality, validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Third Amendment shall not be affected or impaired thereby and (b) the parties shall engage in good faith negotiations to replace the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provisions, with valid provisions the economic effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provisions. The invalidity of a provision in a particular jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.
IX.Multiple Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Third Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if all signatories had signed the same document. All counterparts must be construed together to constitute one and the same instrument. This Third Amendment may be transmitted and signed by facsimile, portable document format (PDF), or other electronic means, and shall have the same effect as manually-signed originals and shall be binding on the Loan Parties and Lender, with originals signatures to be delivered to Lender at Lender’s request.
X.Section Headings. Section headings in this Third Amendment are included for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Third Amendment.
XI.Successors and Assigns. This Third Amendment is binding upon, and inures to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
XII.Reservation of Rights; No Waiver of Defaults. Lender hereby reserves all of its rights and remedies under the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents in all respects and for all purposes in addition to all other rights and remedies available to it under applicable Law or in equity. Other than as set forth herein, this Third Amendment is not intended to operate as a waiver of Lender’s rights and remedies, and, other than as set forth herein, does not