The parties intend this Separation Agreement to be enforced as written. However, if any portion or provision of this Separation Agreement is to any extent declared illegal or unenforceable by a duly authorized court having jurisdiction, then the remainder of this Separation Agreement, or the application of such portion or provision in circumstances other than those as to which it is so declared illegal or unenforceable, will not be affected thereby, and each portion and provision of this Separation Agreement will be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.