15. Interpretation
The terms (Terms) are terms of the Contract on the papers signed by the Parties. The paragraphs
(Paragraphs) are the terms of the Contract contained in the Service Contract Boilerplate. The titles
of the Terms and Paragraphs are for convenience only and shall have no bearing on the interpretation
of this Contract. When appropriate in the context, the singular shall include theplural, the
plural shall include the singular, and the masculine, feminine and neuter shall include the other.
No portion of this Contract shall be construed against Carrier because it is the drafter of the
Contract. All Appendices are incorporated by reference. All dollar ($) amounts are United States
dollars. Any reference to a day or time shall be the day or time in the place of thetransaction.
No waiver shall be effective unless signed by the Party making the waiver. A waiver shall not be
construed to be a waiver of any subsequent or continuing event. If any portion of the Contract is
found by competent authority to be invalid or unenforceable, such finding shall not be construed to
invalidate or make unenforceable any other provision of this Contract, whichshall remain in full
force and effect.
16. Confidentiality
Each Party agrees to keep the identity of the other Party confidential from third parties, except
as it must be disclosed to the FMC in a confidential contract filing or with the consent of the
other Party.
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