6.7 Section 409A of the Code. The Company and Executive intend that payments and benefits under this Agreement be exempt from or comply with Code Section 409A to the extent subject thereto, and, accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, this Agreement will be interpreted and administered to be in compliance therewith. While the payments and benefits provided hereunder are intended to be structured in a manner to avoid the implication of any penalty taxes under Code Section 409A, in no event whatsoever will any member of the Company Group or any of their respective Affiliates be liable for any additional tax, interest, or penalties that may be imposed on Executive as a result of Code Section 409A or any damages for failing to comply with Code Section 409A (other than for withholding obligations or other obligations applicable to employers, if any, under Code Section 409A).
6.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and there are no other contemporaneous written or oral agreements, undertakings, promises, warranties or covenants not specifically referred to or contained herein, including, without limitation, that certain Employment Agreeement dated July 28, 2016 between the Company and the Executive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement does not supersede or otherwise affect the Restricted Stock Grant Agreement or any other definitive agreement entered into by and between Executive and the Company contemporaneously with entering into and delivering this Agreement.
6.9 Waiver and Amendments. Any waiver, amendment, modification or termination of any of the terms of this Agreement will be valid only if made by a written instrument signed by the Company and Executive. No waiver by either of the parties hereto of their rights hereunder will be deemed to constitute a waiver with respect to any subsequent occurrences or transactions hereunder unless such waiver specifically states that it is to be construed as a continuing waiver.
6.10 Execution of Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together will constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement may be delivered by facsimile or electronic transmission of an originally executed copy to be followed by immediate delivery of the original of such executed copy.
6.11 Severability. If any provision, clause or part of this Agreement, or the applications thereof under certain circumstances, is held invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such provision, clause or part under other circumstances, will not be affected thereby.
6.12 Survival of Operative Sections. The provisions of this Agreement will survive the termination of Executive’s employment to the extent necessary to give effect to the provisions thereof.
6.13 No Reliance. Executive represents and warrants that (a) he has not relied on any representation, warranty or other statements of any owner, director, manager, officer, employee, agent or representative of any member of the Company in connection with entering into this Agreement, accepting employment by the Company or evaluating the compensation elements of such employment and (b) he has been advised by the Company to seek independent advice from his own counsel and tax and financial advisors in connection with such matters, and he has sought the advice that he has deemed necessary.
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