In the event of anyconflict between the English and French versions, the English version shall prevail.AD-23.2The comments annotating various provisions of the Code shall be used to interpret the Code.AD-23.3The Code shall be interpreted as an independent and autonomous text and not by reference to the existing law or statutes of theSignatories or governments.AD-23.4The headings used for the various Parts and Articles of the Code are for convenience only and shall not be deemed part of theVersion 2021-01-05 17:15:34 Page 28 / 39substance of the Code or to affect in any way the language of the provisions to which they refer.AD-23.5Where the term “days” is used in the Code or an International Standard, it shall mean calendar days unless otherwisespecified.AD-23.6The Code shall not apply retroactively to matters pending before the date the Code is accepted by a Signatory and implementedin its rules.