hours on a business day, and if it is not received as such then it shall be deemed to be given on the next business day. (c) Unless otherwise permitted by this Agreement, no waiver of any part of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both parties. No waiver of any part of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other part or a continuing waiver unless otherwise agreed to in writing by both parties. (d) Neither party may assign this Agreement or any rights and obligations under this Agreement to any third party without the written consent of the other party. (e) The parties are acting as independent contractors under this Agreement and not as agents or representatives of the other and not as partners or joint ventures. Neither party shall enter into any agreement or commitment on behalf of the other without the written consent of the other. (f) If either party is delayed or prevented from exercising its obligations or making deliveries in accordance with this Agreement due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of that party including without limitation, strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, fire, explosion, act of god or other similar causes, then such failure to meet obligations or make deliveries shall not be a breach of this Agreement. (g) Each of the provisions contained in this Agreement is distinct and severable. If one or more of the provisions of this Agreement is found to be illegal or unenforceable, this Agreement shall not be rendered inoperative or invalid but the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. (h) This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Nova Scotia and the laws of Canada applicable in Nova Scotia. All disputes under this Agreement shall be subject to the non-exclusive