The failure by the Company to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this Paragraph 9 or to require at any time performance by the Participant of any provisions hereof, shall in no way be construed to be a release of the Participant or waiver of such provisions or to affect the validity of this Award Agreement or any part hereof, or the right of the Company thereafter to enforce every such provision in accordance with the terms of this Award Agreement. The obligations contained in this Paragraph 9 shall survive the termination of the Participant’s employment with the Company or any affiliate and shall be fully enforceable thereafter.