Common use of Existing Rules Clause in Contracts

Existing Rules. The provisions in this Amendment are intended to be in compliance with and based on the existing state of the law, rules, regulations and interpretations thereof, including but not limited to Federal rules, regulations, and laws, as of June 17, 2004 (the “Existing Rules”). Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed an admission by Qwest or MCI concerning the interpretation or effect of the Existing Rules or an admission by Qwest or MCI that the Existing Rules should not be changed, vacated, dismissed, stayed or modified. Nothing in this Amendment shall preclude or estop Qwest or MCI from taking any position in any forum concerning the proper interpretation or effect of the Existing Rules or concerning whether the Existing Rules should be changed, vacated, dismissed, stayed or modified.