Any capitalized terms that are not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Contract, as previously amended. As amended herein and hereby, the Contract, as previously amended, is confirmed and ratified, and is in full force and effect as of the date hereof. All other provisions of the Contract remain in full force and effect without change. The parties further recognize that time is of the essence and therefore, strict compliance with the times for performance stated herein is required. This instrument shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, heirs and assigns. This instrument shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri. This instrument may be executed in one or more counterparts, which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This instrument may be executed via facsimile or email, and the parties agree that facsimile and email execution hereof shall be binding upon the parties.