The Parties are independent contractors and nothing in this Agreement or the performance of the Parties under this Agreement shall constitute (or be deemed to constitute in law or in equity) a partnership, agency, fiduciary, distributorship, employment, or joint venture relationship between the Parties. Neither Party is, or will be deemed to be, the legal representative or agent of the other, nor shall either Party have the right or authority to assume, create, or incur any Third Party liability or obligation of any kind, express or implied, against or in the name of or on behalf of another except as expressly set forth in this Agreement. In addition, neither Party shall be deemed to be a member of a partnership with the other Party for tax or any other purpose.