Despite the termination/expiration of this Agreement, your obligations accumulated prior to the termination/expiration shall still be fulfilled by you. Also, all the rights and interests of COGNOSPHERE and the authorization (if any) granted to COGNOSPHERE shall still remain in effect and survive the termination of this Agreement.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>18. Severability</strong> </p> <p>a. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be void or declared illegal, invalid or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever, then you and COGNOSPHERE agree that such provision will be severed and the rest of the Agreement shall remain in effect and be construed as if any severed provision had not been included.