Operations Manual AmericaTowne agrees to share with the Licensee one or more manuals, technical bulletins and other written materials (collectively referred to as "Operations Manual") covering ordering of supplies, manufacturing, processing and stocking and other operating and in-store marketing techniques. The Licensee agrees to use the Licensed Methods only as specified in the Operations Manual. The Operations Manual is the sole property of AmericaTowne and shall be used by the Licensee only during the term of this Agreement and in strict accordance with the terms and conditions hereof. The Licensee shall not duplicate the Operations Manual or disclose its contents to persons other than its employees or officers who have signed a Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement. The Licensee shall return the Operations Manual to AmericaTowne upon the expiration, termination or transfer of this Agreement. AmericaTowne reserves the right to revise the Operations Manual from time to time as it deems necessary to update or change operating and marketing techniques, standards and specifications for all components of the Licensed Methods.
Use and Operation You may enter upon my premises and take possession of all or any part of my property for the purpose of preserving the Property or its value, so long as you do not breach the peace. You may use and operate my property for the length of time you feel is necessary to protect your interest, all without payment or compensation to me.
Maintenance and Operation (a) Lessee, at its own cost and expense, shall maintain, repair and keep each Unit, and cause the Manager under the Management Agreement to maintain, repair and keep each Unit, (i) according to Prudent Industry Practice and in all material respects, in good working order, and in good physical condition for railcars of a similar age and usage, normal wear and tear excepted, (ii) in a manner in all material respects consistent with maintenance practices used by the Manager in respect of railcars owned, leased or managed by the Manager similar in type to such Unit or, with respect to (A) any Equipment subject to an Existing Equipment Sublease that is a Net Sublease, maintenance practices used by the applicable Sublessee in respect of railcars similar in type to such Unit used by such Sublessee on its domestic routes in the United States; (provided further, however that after the return to the Manager of any Unit which was subject to a Net Sublease immediately prior to such return, such Unit shall be maintained and repaired in all material respects in a manner consistent with maintenance practices used by the Manager in respect of railcars owned, leased or managed by the Manager similar in type to such Unit) and (B) any Permitted Sublease that is a Net Sublease entered into after the Closing Date where (x) the long term unsecured debt of the applicable Sublessee is rated at least BBB- by S&P and Baa3 by Xxxxx'x (or at least BBB- by S&P or Baa3 by Xxxxx'x if then rated by only one such rating agency) or similarly rated by any rating agency, (y) the applicable Sublessee is organized under the laws of the United States or any State thereof and (z) the applicable Sublessee is the owner or lessee of at least 250 railcars used primarily on domestic routes in the United States, maintenance practices used by such Sublessee in respect of railcars similar in type to such Unit, (iii) in accordance with all manufacturer's warranties in effect but only to the extent that the lack of compliance therewith would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the coverage thereunder and in accordance with all applicable provisions, if any, of insurance policies required to be maintained pursuant to Section 12 and (iv) in compliance in all material respects with any applicable laws and regulations from time to time in effect, including, without limitation, the Field Manual of the AAR, FRA rules and regulations and Interchange Rules as they apply to the maintenance and operation of the Units in interchange regardless of upon whom such applicable laws and regulations are nominally imposed; provided, however, that, so long as the Manager or, with respect to any Equipment subject to an Existing Equipment Sublease which is a Net Sublease, the applicable Sublessee, as applicable, is similarly contesting such law or regulation with respect to all other similar equipment owned or operated by Manager or, with respect to any Equipment subject to an Existing Equipment Sublease which is a Net Sublease, the applicable Sublessee, as applicable, Lessee (or such Sublessee) may, in good faith and by appropriate proceedings diligently conducted, contest the validity or application of any such standard, rule or regulation in any manner that does not (w) materially interfere with the use, possession, operation or return of any of the Units, (x) materially adversely affect the rights or interests of Lessor, Policy Provider or the Indenture Trustee in the Units or hereunder, (y) expose Lessor, Policy Provider or the Indenture Trustee to criminal sanctions or (z) violate any maintenance requirements contained in any insurance policy required to be maintained by the Lessee under this Lease or the Collateral Agency Agreement if such violation would reasonably be expected to adversely affect the coverage thereunder; provided further, that Lessee shall promptly notify Lessor, Policy Provider and Indenture Trustee in reasonable detail of any such contest. In no event shall Lessee discriminate in any material respect as to the use or maintenance of any Unit (including the periodicity of maintenance or recordkeeping in respect of such Unit) as compared to equipment of a similar nature which the Manager owns or manages. Lessee will maintain all records, logs and other materials required by relevant industry standards or any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Units required to be maintained in respect of any Unit, all as if Lessee were the owner of such Units, regardless of whether any such requirements, by their terms, are nominally imposed on Lessee, Lessor or Owner Participant.
Service Level Standards The parties agree to negotiate in good faith certain service level standards that, once agreed upon, will be incorporated into this Agreement subsequent to the effective date of the Agreement.
Communications and Operations Management a. Network Penetration Testing - Transfer Agent shall, on approximately an annual basis, contract with an independent third party to conduct a network penetration test on its network having access to or holding or containing Fund Data. Transfer Agent shall have a process to review and evaluate high risk findings resulting from this testing.
Standard Operating Procedures Over approximately the past eight years, the Parties have been supplying select Products to one another for use in the operation of their respective businesses within the United States of America, Canada and Mexico. The Parties developed and been following certain standard operating procedures in connecting with, among other topics, forecasting, production planning, ordering, delivering and resolving claims on the Products supplied to one another (the “Current SOPs”). The Parties will be updating their respective business systems over the next six months, and the updates to these business systems will require the Parties to modify the Current SOPs. Once the Parties have completed the updates to the business systems and agreed on the necessary modifications to the Current SOPs, the Parties will sign a written amendment to this Agreement appending the updated standard operating procedures (the “Updated SOPs”). Until the Parties have signed a written amendment appending the Updated SOPs, the parties will continue to follow the Current SOPs. The Parties will comply with the applicable SOPs in connection with the purchase and sale of products identified in a Purchase Schedule. The Parties may add terms and conditions to, and amend the terms and conditions of, the SOP in a Purchase Schedule, but any additional and amended terms and conditions in a Purchase Schedule supplementing and modifying the SOP will only apply the specific products identified in that Purchase Schedule for its duration.
Business and Operations Borrower will continue to engage in the businesses presently conducted by it as and to the extent the same are necessary for the ownership, maintenance, management and operation of the Property. Borrower will qualify to do business and will remain in good standing under the laws of each jurisdiction as and to the extent the same are required for the ownership, maintenance, management and operation of the Property.
Quality Standards Each Party agrees that the nature and quality of its products and services supplied in connection with the other Party's Marks will conform to quality standards set by the other Party. Each Party agrees to supply the other Party, upon request, with a reasonable number of samples of any Materials publicly disseminated by such Party which utilize the other Party's Marks. Each Party will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and customs and obtain any required government approvals pertaining to use of the other Party's marks.
Quality Assurance Licensee agrees that all use of the Licensed Subject Matter shall be only upon the Products manufactured by or for Licensee in accordance with quality standards approved by Licensor prior to the commencement of manufacturing of the Products. Licensee shall submit for Licensor's sole and absolute approval the type of cereal, the name of cereal, the packaging design, advertising material, and all other materials to be used in connection with the Products subject to the sole and absolute approval of Licensor which shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld.
Work Standards The Contractor shall execute its responsibilities by following and applying at all times the highest professional and technical guidelines and standards. If the State becomes dissatisfied with the work product of or the working relationship with those individuals assigned to work on this Contract, the State may request in writing the replacement of any or all such individuals, and Contractor shall grant such request.
