This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. The provisions of Sections 3, 8 (including with respect to breaches of Section 4, 5, 6, 9, or 10 and this Section 15 shall survive termination of this Agreement. If any provision of this Agreement is or should become inconsistent with any present or future law, rule, or regulation of any governmental or regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the subject matter of this Agreement, such provision shall be deemed rescinded or modified in accordance with any such law, rule or regulation. In all other respects, this Agreement shall continue and remain in full force and effect.