In case of termination by Siteimprove under section 7(a), Customer is entitled to a pro-rated refund corresponding to the remaining period of the Initial or Renewal Term, whichever is applicable.</p> 8. CONFIDENTIALITY <p>Each of the parties agrees to (a) maintain in confidence any non-public information of the other party, whether written or otherwise, disclosed by the other party in the course of performance of these Terms (‘Confidential Information’). (b) use its best endeavors to protect Confidential Information in accordance with the same degree of care with which it protects its own Confidential Information. and (c) not disclose the other party’s Confidential Information to any third party, except in response to a valid order by a court or other governmental body or as required by law. The receiving party will promptly give notice to the disclosing party of any disclosure of the other party’s Confidential Information.</p> 9. ASSIGNABILITY <p>These Terms are binding upon and will only benefit the parties. Except as otherwise expressly provided in these Terms, neither party may assign, transfer, convey or encumber these Terms or any rights granted in them without the prior written consent of the other party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld). Notwithstanding the foregoing, a party shall have the right to assign these Terms to its Affiliates or to a successor entity in the event of a merger, consolidation, transfer, stock purchase, provided the assignee is subject to all obligations under these Terms.</p> 10. LAW &.