Common use of Preambles Clause in Contracts

Preambles. We have expended considerable time and effort in developing a business format franchise that provides Internet web site design, hosting, yellowpage listing, updating, maintenance, administration, e-mail marketing, consulting services, and web site promotions, as well as related services, to businesses, professionals and individuals. These businesses operate under the NETSPACE(R) name and under distinctive business formats, methods, procedures, designs, layouts, standards and specifications, all of which we may improve, further develop or otherwise modify from time to time. We use, promote and license certain trademarks, service marks and other commercial symbols in the operation of NETSPACE(R) businesses, including the NETSPACE(R) trademarks and service marks and associated logo (collectively, the "Marks"). We grant franchises to persons who meet our qualifications and are willing to undertake the investment and effort required to own and operate an NETSPACE(R) business offering the products and services we authorize and approve and utilizing our business formats, methods, procedures, signs, designs, layouts, equipment, standards and specifications and the Marks (the "System"), irrespective of the media we use to document the System. You have indicated to us by your actions and statements that you are desirous of a franchise to own and operate a NETSPACE(R) business. The Marks, together with the System and the franchise license granted herein are referred to collectively herein as the "BUSINESS."