This Agreement does not in any way create the relationship of principal and agent between COMPANY and the Distributor; and under no circumstances shall the Distributor be considered to be the agent of COMPANY. The Distributor shall not act or attempt to act, or represent itself, directly or by implication, as an agent of COMPANY or in any manner assume or create, or attempt to assume or create any obligation, liability, representation, warranty or guarantee on behalf of , or in the name of COMPANY. The Distributor shall conduct its business in the purchase and resale of the Contract Products as a principal for its own account and at its own expense and risk.