ges all prior communications,
    representations, and agreements.

17. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is declared
    invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be deemed modified
    to the extent necessary and possible to render it valid and
    enforceable. In any event, the unenforceability or invalidity of
    any provision will not affect any other provision of this
    Agreement, and this Agreement will continue in full force and
    effect, and be construed and enforced, as if 