PRODUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
This
PRODUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”)
is
made as of this 13th day of November, 2006 (the “Effective Date”), by and
between XXXXXXX AND ASSOCIATES, INC., a California Corporation, 0000 X Xxxxxxx
Xxx., Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 (hereinafter referred to as “PSC”)
and
UKARMA CORPORATION, a Nevada Corporation, 000 Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxx, XX 00000
(hereinafter referred to as “Client”).
W
I T N E
S S E T H:
WHEREAS,
Client has the right to cause to be produced an Infomercial, as defined herein,
designed to advertise the Product, as defined herein;
WHEREAS,
PSC is in the business of producing television Infomercials, including
scripting, pre-production, production and post-production thereof, and can
produce Infomercials specially created to advertise and sell the Product;
and
WHEREAS,
Client desires to utilize the services of PSC to produce an Infomercial designed
to advertise and sell the Product, and PSC desires to produce such an
Infomercial for and on behalf of Client;
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained
herein, the parties agree as follows:
1.
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Definitions.
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The
following terms as used herein shall have the following meanings:
(a)
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“Infomercial”
shall mean one (1) 28 minute, 30 second (28:30), broadcast quality,
videotape, fully-edited first-class television Infomercial designed
to
sell the Product by means of direct response by the customer, and
any
parts thereof. As part of the Infomercial, PSC shall also provide
one (1)
60-second and one (1) 120-second short-form broadcast quality, videotape,
fully-edited television spot designed to sell the Product by means
of
direct response by the customer. The Infomercial shall conform to
the
Client-approved shooting script and shall have fully-synchronized
dialogue, music, lyrics, sound and effects as reasonably requested
by
Client, and shall otherwise be produced in accordance with the Budget.
The
Infomercial shall be filmed in color using a professional industry
high
definition format and the highest quality high-definition camera
for such
filming.
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(b)
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“Product”
shall mean that certain yoga/fitness DVD product currently entitled
XFLOWSION
(which is currently comprised of 7 exercise/workout DVDs (the
“Programs”),
it being anticipated that the Infomercial will consist of packaging
approximately 5 of such Programs, together with other value-added
products).
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(c)
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“Term”
of this Agreement shall mean the period commencing on the Effective
Date
and continuing for as long as the Infomercial (whether the long-form
or
short-form version) airs.
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(d) |
“Territory”
shall mean the universe.
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2.
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The
Infomercial.
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Subject
to the provisions hereof, and commencing upon PSC’s receipt of the first payment
due to PSC hereunder, PSC shall write the script for Client’s approval, and
produce and direct the Infomercial in accordance with the following terms and
conditions:
(a)
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The
production schedule is attached hereto as Exhibit
“A.”
Any changes to such schedule shall be determined by the mutual agreement
of the parties, such agreement not to be unreasonably withheld or
delayed.
The filming shall commence on
or about January 4, 2007 and
shall be completed no later than 35
days
later, time being of the essence.
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(b)
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The
Budget for the Infomercial is set forth in Exhibit
“B”
annexed hereto and made a part hereof, and shall be funded as set
forth in
Paragraph 3 below.
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(c)
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Client
shall provide all samples of Product to be used in the Infomercial,
including mockups, product photos, and TV-ready comps of the Product,
if
necessary, to be used for shooting purposes.
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(d)
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With
respect to persons appearing in the Infomercial on-screen, which
persons
are subject to the prior written approval of the Client: As
between PSC and Client, PSC shall (i) furnish and pay from the Budget
or
otherwise all amounts (including, without limitation, any applicable
guild, union or similar payments) due and payable to or on behalf
of all
persons appearing
in the Infomercial except for those expressly listed in subparagraph
(e)
below, (ii) furnish and reimburse the expenses of any persons giving
testimonials in the Infomercial, and (iii) obtain from all the aforesaid
persons all necessary or desirable agreements, permissions and releases
including, without limitation, duly sworn affidavits attesting to
the
truth and accuracy of the individual’s testimony (all in favor of Client,
and in form and substance satisfactory to Client);
and
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(e)
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As
between PSC and Client, Client shall (i) furnish and pay all amounts
(including, without limitation, any applicable guild, union or similar
payments) due and payable to or on behalf of any unbudgeted
persons
(including any host or celebrities) appearing
in the Infomercial,
which persons, terms and conditions of any agreements in connection
with
such persons, including, without limitation, compensation and schedule
of
payments for such compensation, shall be subject to Client’s prior written
approval, and (ii) obtain from all the aforesaid persons all necessary
or
desirable agreements, permissions and releases including, without
limitation, duly sworn affidavits attesting to the truth and accuracy
of
such person’s testimonies. PSC will assist in obtaining these sworn
affidavits to the extent that they do not conflict with Client executed
talent agreements.
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(f)
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The
Shoot: The Infomercial will be filmed by PSC on location in (TBD)
at
a location mutually agreed by the parties and otherwise in accordance
with
the Client-approved shooting script, Budget and Production Schedule.
The
filming will likely also require 1-day of filming in Detroit, Michigan.
No
later than 10 days after the execution hereof (time being of the
essence),
PSC shall provide to Client a written treatment detailing the vision
for
the Infomercial. Client shall either approve same in writing, or
indicate
its suggested changes or areas requiring revision. PSC shall thereafter
revise the treatment based on Client’s comments and re-submit it to Client
for review and approval at least one week prior to commencement of
filming. Client shall again review it and either approve it in writing,
or
indicate its suggested
changes or areas requiring revision. The treatment may include but
not be
limited to specific details on talent and cast, presentation, flow,
set
design, wardrobe, etc. Prior to commencement of photography of the
Infomercial, Client must have approved the shooting script for the
Infomercial. The Infomercial’s production and artistic control will be
under direct supervision by PSC, who shall collaborate thereon with
Client. Client shall have final approval over all creative elements
of the
Infomercial.
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(g)
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PSC
acknowledges that the result and proceeds from the services it performs
under this Agreement shall constitute a work made-for-hire for Client.
Accordingly, Client shall own all right, title, and interest, including,
but not limited to, all copyrights, trademarks, patent rights, trade
secrets, and any other intellectual property rights, in the Infomercial,
all masters and videotapes thereof, the script therefor and all footage
shot in connection with the Infomercial whether or not included therein
(collectively, the “Production”)
(including, without limitation, all extensions, renewals, or continuations
of any and all such rights), and that Client shall have the exclusive
right to use and otherwise exploit the Production in all media whether
now
known or hereafter devised in perpetuity throughout the universe.
Client
shall be the sole owner of the Production as a work made-for-hire
and any
and all of PSC’s contribution to Programs shall be deemed to be a
contribution to a collective work under United States Copyright Act
of
1976, as amended (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.). In case that the Production
(or any part thereof) is found not to satisfy the criteria of works
made-for-hire, PSC hereby assigns to Client all right, title, and
interest, including, but not limited to, all copyrights, trademarks,
patent rights, trade secrets, and any other intellectual property
rights,
in and to the Production (including, without limitation, all extensions,
renewals, or continuations of any and all such rights) now or hereafter
known or acquired. Client shall have the right to obtain and hold
in its
name all copyright registrations and other evidence of rights that
may be
available for the Production (or any part thereof). Client shall
have
absolute and exclusive control over the media placement, use and
exploitation of the Infomercial. Producer may retain a copy of the
Production solely for the purposes set forth in subparagraph 2(j)
below if
and to the extent permitted by
Client.
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(h)
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Client
shall provide PSC with all media playlists, including television
broadcast
dates, with respect to all broadcasts of the works for which royalties
are
or shall become payable by performing rights organizations (e.g.,
ASCAP,
BMI and SESAC). Client shall provide PSC with all other information
and
documentation reasonably required by PSC in connection herewith in
order
to enable PSC to file or cause to be filed appropriate cue sheets
with the
applicable performing rights organization(s). Client shall furnish
to PSC
all such information and documentation promptly upon its availability.
If
Client does not furnish such within a reasonable time after PSC’s written
request therefor, Client hereby authorizes PSC to contact its Media
Buyer(s) directly (with a mandatory copy to Client of all such
correspondence) in order to obtain aforementioned information and
documentation.
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(i)
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PSC
will furnish and/or arrange for all necessary production elements
(e.g.,
opens, animations, mix and color corrections (“Program Elements”)),
services and facilities required in connection with the Infomercial.
In
connection with the Production, PSC shall (1) maintain a complete
file of
all documentation and records (e.g., funding agreements, production
subcontracts, property acquisitions, rights arrangements, employment
agreements, clearance forms and other agreements, documents and/or
receipts) involved in the Infomercial (the “Production Documents”) for a
period of two (2) years following the delivery of the Infomercial
to
Client and (2) deliver a full and complete copy of all Production
Documents to Client concurrent with delivery of the Infomercial.
Without
limiting the foregoing, PSC shall deliver the physical and documentary
materials set forth on Exhibit “C” attached hereto on or before the date
which is 10 weeks after completion of the photography of the Production.
Client shall have the right to audit PSC’s production records at any time.
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(j)
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With
Client’s prior written approval in each instance, PSC shall have the right
to use the Infomercial in PSC’s promotional reel and to enter the
Infomercial in industry competitions, festivals and shows for PSC’s
publicity and promotional purposes.
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(k)
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Each
of Client and PSC acknowledges and agrees that it is well informed
about
the financial risks associated with the television advertising industry
and that neither party makes any warranty, express or implied, as
to the
degree of success to be achieved by reason of the televising of the
Infomercial, nor shall either party hereto seek to hold the other
party
liable with respect thereto. Neither party has made, nor does hereby
make,
any representation or warranty with respect to the level of sales
and
revenue to be derived as a result of the televising of the Infomercial.
Each of Client and PSC recognizes and acknowledges that the level
of
revenues from sales of the Products of any kind contemplated by this
Agreement is speculative. Each of Client and PSC agrees that it shall
not
make any claim, nor shall it seek to impose any liability upon the
other
party based upon any claim that more sales, revenues, media exposure
or
customers could have been obtained or better business could have
been done
than was actually made or done by Client or its successors, licensees
and
assigns, or that better business terms, prices or opportunities could
have
been obtained.
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(l)
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PSC
acknowledges that the services provided by Xxx Xxxxxxx, as the individual
producer/Director/Writer of the Infomercial is of the essence of
PSC’s
obligations with respect to this Agreement and a material inducement
to
Client entering this Agreement. Any change by PSC of a person to
perform
such services other than Xxx Xxxxxxx shall be subject to the prior
written
approval of Client which may be granted or withheld in Client’s sole and
absolute discretion. If Xxx Xxxxxxx’x services are not available and
Client does not in its sole and absolute discretion approve the
replacement selected by PSC, then Client shall have the right to
immediately terminate this Agreement with no further payments due
to PSC
(and PSC shall refund within five (5) business days following any
such
termination all payments received by Client since entering into this
Agreement). In addition to the foregoing, other than any unbudgeted
payments due to any writers engaged in connection with the Infomercial
(which writers, terms and conditions of any agreements in connection
with
such writers, including, without limitation, compensation and schedule
of
payments for such compensation, shall be subject to Client’s prior written
approval), in the event that Client does not approve of the final
shooting
script, Client shall also have the right to immediately terminate
this
Agreement with no further payments due to PSC (and PSC shall refund
within
five (5) business days following any such termination all payments
received by Client since entering into this
Agreement).
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3.
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Budget.
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(a)
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Client
agrees to fund a Production Budget for the Infomercial (“Budget”) in the
sum of Three Hundred Thousand, and Seventy Dollars ($300,070.00)
as set
forth in Exhibit “B” hereto. The Budget may increase only with the prior
written consent of Client in its sole discretion. A cost increase
(i.e.,
in excess of the amount for such item provided for in the Budget)
shall
only be considered to be part of the Budget and approved for payment
by
Client, if such increase is expressly approved in writing by Client
as a
Budget increase. Any potential changes to the Budget must be submitted
in
writing by PSC to Client in advance of the additional expenditure.
Client
shall then either accept in writing or deny the proposed change in
writing
within three (3) business days. If Client does not give its written
approval for any such additional expenditure, PSC shall not incur
such
additional expenditure and shall complete the Infomercial as contemplated
herein and in the Budget. Any unapproved overages or expenses incurred
in
the production of the Infomercial shall be borne solely by PSC.
Any
cost savings shall be promptly refunded to Client within three (3)
business days of delivery to Client of the delivery materials set
forth on
Exhibit “C” attached hereto (“Delivery
Materials”).
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Funding
of the Budget shall be made as follows:
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Seventy-Five Thousand, Seventeen Dollars, and Fifty Cents due upon execution of this Agreement and prior to delivery of shooting script; |
$75,017.50
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Seventy-Five Thousand, Seventeen Dollars, and Fifty Cents due upon the first shoot date; |
$75,017.50
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Seventy-Five Thousand, Seventeen Dollars, and Fifty Cents due upon delivery to Client of the rough cut of the Infomercial; and |
$75,017.50
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Seventy-Five Thousand, Seventeen Dollars and Fifty Cents due upon delivery to Client of all the Delivery Materials, and Client’s final approval of same. |
$75,017.50
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(b)
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Additional
production work requested by Client involving changes to matters
previously approved in writing by Client or agreed-upon work or Budget
items, including, but not limited to, changes in the Product, final
Client-approved script, travel, locations, talent, experts, and
testimonials, must be mutually agreed upon in advance and set forth
on
PSC’s “Overage Sheet,” and appropriate adjustments in the Budget shall be
made with respect thereto. In the event such adjustments require
additional payment to PSC, Client shall pay agreed upon sums due
promptly
upon receipt of PSC’s invoice
therefor.
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(c)
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Unless
other provisions have been made in the Budget, Client shall reimburse
PSC’s travel and lodging expenses to the extent PSC is required to travel
away from Orange, California, provided that PSC will not incur such
expenses without Client’s prior written consent. Such travel-related
expenses may include meetings requested by Client, and travel for
testimonial shooting beyond that which is provided for in the
Budget.
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4. |
Performance
Incentive
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a) |
Provided
that PSC is not in material breach hereof, that the Production is duly
and
timely produced in accordance herewith, and that the Delivery Materials
are timely delivered to Client, and subject to subparagraph (c) below,
PSC
will receive from Client a Royalty Payment of 1% (one percent) of the
adjusted gross sales (“AGS”)
of the Product resulting from the Infomercial from and after the
Infomercial has become “Profitable” (as defined below). “AGS”
shall mean all non-returnable amounts actually received by Client from
sales of the Product via broadcast of the Infomercial (whether long-form
of short-form) less returns, charge backs, credits, refunds, replacements,
credit card or merchant bank charges, allowances, rebates, sales taxes
and
shipping and handling charges, and any costs, fees, commissions or
expenses incurred in connection with such
sales.
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b) |
The
infomercial will be considered “Profitable”
if the aggregate AGS exceeds the aggregate of the
following:
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i. |
Product
costs
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ii. |
Recoupment
by Client of the Budget (as same may be adjusted hereunder), together
with
all other amounts incurred by Client in connection with the
Infomercial
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iii. |
Media
costs including agency commissions
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iv. |
Telemarketing
costs
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v. |
Credit
card charges
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vi. |
Bad
debt charges
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vii. |
Talent
royalties and guild or similar obligations, if
any
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viii. |
Direct
Customer Service costs
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ix. |
Liability
insurance costs
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c) |
Following
a test of the Infomercial and any subsequent revisions of the Infomercial
by PSC at Client’s request, in the event that Client determines to have a
production company other than PSC make revisions to the Infomercial,
PSC’s
Royalty shall remain payable as long as the Infomercial remains
“substantially similar” to the Infomercial master delivered to Client
hereunder. “Substantially
similar”
shall mean that at least fifty percent (50%) of the footage used in
the
broadcast infomercial (excluding footage or images from the Product
that
appear in the Infomercial) is footage shot by PSC. In the event that
the
Infomercial is so revised by a third party and ceases to be “substantially
similar” then and in such case the Royalty shall not be payable to
PSC.
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Approvals.
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a)
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Client
will have the right to approve in writing the shooting script before
the
commencement of principal filming of the Infomercial.
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(b)
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Client
will have the right to approve in writing the rough cut of the Infomercial
(that is, prior to commencement of on-line editing). Once the off-line
is
approved, any further changes desired by Client in on-line will be
billed
as an Overage.
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(c)
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Client
will have the right to approve in writing the final “view tape” of the
Infomercial. Once the on-line is approved, any further changes desired
by
Client will be billed as an Overage.
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(d)
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With
respect to each item so submitted to Client for its written approval,
Client will respond and either communicate any suggested changes
to PSC,
or approve such item. Client will use good faith efforts to respond
to
requests for approval within seven (7) business days from the time
Client
receives any such item from PSC. If Client does not approve an item,
but
instead suggests changes to PSC, PSC shall revise such item pursuant
to
Client’s suggested changes and re-submit it to Client for approval within
10 days following the date Client communicates its suggested changes
to
PSC. Client will then once again use good faith efforts to respond
within
seven (7) business days from the time Client receives such item from
PSC,
and either approve in writing or suggest additional changes (and,
if
Client does not approve such item, PSC will once again revise it
per
Client’s suggested changes and re-submit it to Client for approval within
10 days following the date Client communicates its suggested changes
to
PSC). Client’s failure to approve or suggest revisions to an item pursuant
to the foregoing procedure shall constitute Client’s disapproval of such
item for all purposes hereunder (i.e., no failure to act or respond
by
Client shall constitute a deemed approval
hereunder).
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(e)
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Client
acknowledges and agrees that any legal opinions regarding the Product
and
the content of the Infomercial shall be the sole responsibility of
Client.
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6.
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Warranties
and Representations.
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(a)
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Each
party, for itself, hereby warrants and represents to the other party
that:
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(i)
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it
has been duly incorporated and is validly existing as a corporation
in
good standing under the laws of its respective state of incorporation
and
is duly qualified to do business as a foreign corporation in good
standing
in all jurisdictions in which the nature of its business or the character
or location of its properties or assets requires such
qualifications;
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(ii)
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this
Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered
by
such party and constitutes a valid, binding and enforceable agreement
of
such party;
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(iii)
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such
party is not (A) in violation of its corporate charter of bylaws,
or (B)
in default in the performance or observance of any obligation, agreement,
covenant or condition contained in any instrument to which it is
a party
or by which it or any of its material properties is bound, or in
violation
of any law, order, rule, regulation, writ, injunction or decree of
any
governmental authority or court;
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(iv)
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the
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by such party
will
not (A) conflict with or result in a breach of any of the terms,
conditions or provisions of or constitute a default under, or result
in
the imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrances upon any of the
material properties or assets of such party pursuant to any bond,
debenture, note or other evidence of indebtedness or in any material
contract, indenture, mortgage, loan agreement, lease, joint venture,
partnership or other agreement or instrument to which it is a party
or by
which it or any of its material properties is bound, or (B) result
in the
violation by such party of its corporate charter or bylaws, or any
violation of any law, order, rule, regulation, writ, injunction or
decree
of any governmental instrumentality or court. No consent, approval,
authorization or order of any governmental agency or court or of
any other
person is required for the execution, delivery or performance of
this
Agreement by such party, except for those which have been heretofore
obtained;
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(v)
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there
is not now pending or, to the best knowledge of such party, threatened
any
action, suit or proceeding to which such party is a party before
or by any
court or governmental agency or body, which might result in any material
adverse change in the condition (financial or other), business or
prospects of such party or performance of this Agreement, or might
materially and adversely affect the properties or assets of such
party or
performance of this Agreement;
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(vi)
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such
party has the full and complete authority to enter into this Agreement
and
to perform in all respects the obligations required to be performed
by it
pursuant to this Agreement; and
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(vii)
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such
party is not bound by, nor will it during the Term enter into any
agreement that would prevent or materially interfere with the performance
by such party of the material terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
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(b)
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In
addition, Client hereby represents and warrants to PSC
that:
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(i)
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it
has the full, unrestricted and exclusive right to acquire, publish,
distribute, license, sell and exploit the Product, and will continue
to
possess such rights during the
Term;
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(ii)
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it
has not granted any rights that would conflict with or derogate from
the
rights granted to PSC hereunder;
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(c)
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These
representations and warranties made by the parties herein that by
their
terms are capable shall survive the expiration or other termination
of the
Term of this Agreement.
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Indemnification.
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(a)
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Client
agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless PSC, its principals,
officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and permitted
assigns
from all actual third party suits, claims, demands, damages, debt,
liability, cost, expense, action or cause of action (including, but
not
limited to, actual damages, punitive damages, fines and reasonable
outside
attorneys’ and expert witness fees), arising out of (i) the Product, (ii)
the information, data and material provided by Client to PSC and
all
claims made by Client with respect to the Product, and (iii) any
uncured
material breach by Client of its warranties, representations, obligations
and/or duties hereunder (including, but not limited to, those related
to
the Product including, but not limited to, the safety and efficacy
of the
Product, compliance with the rules, regulations and guidelines of
the
Federal Trade Commission regarding false and deceptive advertising
practices).
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(b)
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PSC
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Client, its principals, officers,
directors, employees, agents, successors and permitted assigns from
all
suits, claims, demands, damages, debt, liability, cost, expense,
action or
cause of action (including, but not limited to, actual damages, punitive
damages, fines and reasonable outside attorneys’ and expert witness fees),
arising out of any act or omission by PSC in breach by PSC its warranties,
representations, obligations and/or PSC duties
hereunder.
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(c)
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Each
party (the “Indemnified
Party”)
shall notify the other party (the “Indemnifying
Party”)
of any demand, suit or claim promptly after the Indemnified Party
has been
formally advised thereof. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right
to
control the defense of any such demand, suit of claim with counsel
of its
choosing (and without limiting the foregoing shall control any proceeding
and/or settlement negotiations (provided that no such settlement
may
require any acts or omissions of the Indemnified Party or otherwise
impair
such Indemnified Party’s rights, title or interests, without the prior
written consent of the Indemnified Party). The Indemnified Party
shall
fully cooperate with the Indemnifying Party and its counsel, and
such
Indemnified Party may, if it so chooses, retain its own attorney
to
participate in such proceedings (which expense shall be borne solely
by
the Indemnified Party).
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(d)
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The
provisions of this Paragraph 7 shall survive the expiration or other
termination of the Term of this
Agreement.
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Termination.
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In
addition to all other rights of the non-breaching party hereunder,
at law
or in equity, resulting from breach of this Agreement by the other,
breaching party to this Agreement, the non-breaching party may terminate
the Term of this Agreement upon fourteen (14) days written notice
to
breaching party in the event of any of the
following:
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(a)
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the
breaching party defaults in any material respect in the performance
or
observance of any term, covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement
and the same continues for a period of fourteen (14) days following
the
receipt by the breaching party of such notice from the non-breaching
party
of such non-compliance;
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(b)
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Any
representation or warranty made by a breaching party herein or in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement shall
prove
to have been incorrect, when made, in any material respect;
or
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(c) |
(i)
The institution of any proceedings by or against such party (who shall
be
considered to be a breaching party) seeking relief, reorganization
of such
party or arrangement with such party’s creditors under any laws relating
to insolvency or bankruptcy, (ii) any general assignment for the benefit
of such party’s Client’s creditors, (iii) the appointment, or the
consenting to the appointment of, a receiver, liquidator, trustee or
other
custodian for all or substantially all of such party’s assets, (iv) the
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of such party’s business, or (v)
the entry of an order by a court of competent jurisdiction (A) finding
such party to be bankrupt or insolvent, (B) ordering or approving such
party’s liquidation, reorganization or any alteration or modification of
the rights of such party’s creditors, or (C) assuming custody of, or
appointing a receiver or other custodian for, all or a substantial
part of
such party’s property.
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9.
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Confidentiality.
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(a)
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The
parties recognize that during the course of performing their duties
hereunder they may become aware of proprietary, confidential information
concerning the other party, its products, methods, processes, billing
practices, financial condition, etc., or information the other party
designates as confidential (collectively “Confidential Information”). Each
party agrees that it will maintain in confidence and not disclose
to any
third party (other than to its professional advisors who are also
bound by
a duty of confidentiality or as otherwise set forth below) at any
time any
such Confidential Information and shall not use any such information
to
the detriment of the other party or for any purpose not contemplated
by
this Agreement.
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(b)
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The
obligation of confidentiality set forth above shall survive the expiration
or other termination of this Agreement, provided, however, that a
party
(the “Disclosing Party”) may during the Term hereof or thereafter disclose
Confidential Information to the extent required by applicable law
or the
order of a court of competent jurisdiction or for purposes of enforcing
its respective rights hereunder. In the event the Disclosing Party
is
required by applicable law or the order of a court of competent
jurisdiction to disclose any Confidential Information, such party
agrees
to provide the other party with prompt notice of any such requirement
so
that the other party may seek an appropriate protective order. Failing
the
entry of a protective order or the receipt of a waiver hereunder,
the
Disclosing Party will disclose only that portion of the Confidential
Information which has been
required.
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(c)
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The
term “Confidential Information” and the provisions of this Agreement
relating thereto shall not apply to any information which:
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(i)
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becomes
generally available to the public, other than as a result of a disclosure
in violation of this Agreement;
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(ii) |
was
available, or becomes available, on a non-confidential basis from
a source
other than either of the parties hereto, their clients, or their
representatives;
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(iii)
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is
developed independently and is not based upon or derived from Confidential
Information.
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10.
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Force
Majeure.
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Either
party may suspend the performance of its obligations hereunder in
the
event of any of the following contingencies, if by reason of any
such
contingency, such performance becomes impossible or commercially
impracticable: acts of God, fire, catastrophe, labor disagreement,
acts of
government, its agencies or officers, any order, regulation, ruling
or
action of any labor union or association affecting such party or
the
industry in which it is engaged, or any other cause not within such
party’s control.
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11.
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Insurance.
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Client
will obtain and maintain at its sole expense during the Term hereof
and
for a period of one (1) year thereafter a comprehensive general liability
and product liability insurance policy with minimum limits of One
Million
Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per incident and Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000.00) in the aggregate, with no more than a Ten Thousand
Dollar
($10,000.00) deductible, naming PSC and its officers, directors,
and
employees as additional insured. Such insurance policy shall provide
that
it cannot be canceled or modified without the insured first giving
PSC
thirty (30) days prior written notice. Client will furnish PSC with
a true
and legible copy of the insurance certificate upon
demand.
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PSC
will
obtain and maintain at its sole expense during from the date of this Agreement
through at least the date on which it delivers to Client the tape master of
the
Infomercial, a comprehensive general liability and product liability insurance
policy with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per incident
and Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) in the aggregate, with no more than
a
Ten Thousand Dollar ($10,000.00) deductible, naming Client and its officers,
directors, and employees as additional insured. Such insurance policy shall
provide that it cannot be canceled or modified without the insured first giving
Client thirty (30) days prior written notice. PSC will furnish Client with
a
true and legible copy of the insurance certificate upon demand.
12.
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Assignment.
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Neither
party may assign any right or delegate any duty hereunder without
the
express prior written consent of the other, and any attempted assignment
without such consent shall be void and of no force or effect, except
no
such consent shall be required if such assignment is to: (i) a person
or
entity into which the assigning party merges or is consolidated;
(ii) a
person or entity which acquires all or substantially all of the assigning
party’s business and assets; and (iii) a person or entity which is
controlled by, under common control with, or controls the assigning
party.
Without limiting the foregoing, unless such assignment is in accordance
with subsections (i), (ii) or (iii) above, no assignment shall be
valid
unless the assignee assumes in writing all the obligations of the
assignor
hereunder.
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13.
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Disputes.
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All
disputes between the parties to this Agreement shall be settled in
the
City of Los Angeles, State of California, by a panel of three (3)
arbitrators with commercial and/or infomercial production experience
(one
selected by each party and the third selected by the two selected
arbitrators) under the then-current Commercial Arbitration Rules
established by the American Arbitration Association. Any arbitration
award
may be entered as a judgment or order in any court of competent
jurisdiction.
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14.
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Notices.
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Any
notice required by or provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be
given
in writing to the addresses first set forth above (or to such other
addresses as may be subsequently notified in writing) by Certified
Mail,
Return Receipt Requested, or any professional delivery service that
requires a signed, written receipt confirming delivery of the envelope
or
package containing the notice.
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15.
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General
Provisions.
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(a)
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This
Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the
parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes any and
all
prior understandings and
agreements.
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(b)
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This
Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with
the laws
of the State of California applicable to contracts made in and wholly
to
be performed therein.
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(c)
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This
Agreement may not be amended or modified except in a written instrument
signed by the party against whom enforcement is
sought.
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(d)
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Subject
to any restrictions on transferability contained in this Agreement,
this
Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties
and their respective successors-in-interest and permitted assigns.
Nothing
contained in this subparagraph 15(d) shall create any rights enforceable
by any person not a party to this Agreement, except for the rights
of
successors-in-interest and permitted assigns of each party hereto,
unless
such rights are expressly granted in this Agreement to other specifically
identified persons.
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(e)
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Paragraph
headings are used for convenience and are not to be interpreted as
part of
this Agreement.
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(f)
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The
parties to this Agreement are acting as independent contractors and
nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or other
joint
business venture. Neither party has the authority to act on behalf
of or
bind the other except as expressly set forth
herein.
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(g)
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In
the event that any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable
or contrary to law, then the Agreement shall be interpreted, to the
extent
possible, without such provision.
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(h)
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Each
party shall execute and deliver all instruments and documents and
take all
actions as may be reasonably required to effectuate this
Agreement.
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(i) |
In
the event of any dispute between the parties to enforce or interpret
the
provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action
shall be
entitled to recover from the other party all reasonable costs, expenses
and outside attorney’s and expert witness fees, and costs actually
incurred relating to or arising from such action.
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(j)
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No
waiver by a party of any provision of this Agreement shall operate
as, or
be deemed to be, a continuing waiver of such provision or a waiver
of any
similar or dissimilar provision, unless such waiver is contained
in a
written instrument signed by the party against whom enforcement is
sought.
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(k)
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Time
and strict punctual performance are of the essence with respect to
provisions herein concerning production, delivery, and
payment.
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(l)
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Each
party shall be responsible for the reporting and payment of its own
federal, state, and local taxes and
licenses.
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(m)
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Each
of the parties hereto represents and agrees with the other that (i)
it has
been represented by independent counsel of its own choosing, (ii)
it has
had the full right and opportunity to consult with its respective
attorneys and other advisers and has availed itself of this right
and
opportunity, (iii) its authorized officers have carefully read and
fully
understand this Agreement in its entirety and have had it fully explained
to them by such party’s counsel, (iv) each is fully aware of the contents
hereof and its meaning, intent and legal effect, and (v) its authorized
officer is competent to execute this Agreement and has executed this
Agreement free from coercion, duress and undue influence. Each party
and
its counsel cooperated in the drafting and preparation of this Agreement,
and the documents referred to herein. Accordingly, any rule of law,
including, but not limited to, California Civil Code Section 1654,
or any
legal decision that would require interpretation of any ambiguities
in
this Agreement against the party that drafted it, is of no application
and
is hereby expressly waived. The provisions of this Agreement shall
be
interpreted in a reasonable manner to effectuate the intentions of
the
parties hereto.
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(n)
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This
Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date, provided
it has
been executed by all the parties
hereto.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the
Effective Date.
XXXXXXX AND ASSOCIATES,
INC.
a California Corporation
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UKARMA CORPORATION,
a
Nevada corporation
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“PSC” | “Client” |
By:
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By:
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Title:
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Title:
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Date:
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Date:
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Exhibit
“A”
PRODUCTION
SCHEDULE
Treatment
to be provided to Client within 10 days of execution of this
Agreement.
Shooting
script to commence on or about November 13, 2006 and to be completed on or
about
December 15, 2006.
Host
& Xxxx interview to commence on or about January 9, 2007, for a period of 2
days. (4 camera days)
Testimonials
to commence on or about January 4, 2007 for
a
total of 4 days - see Production Schedule below for additional testimonial
shoot
dates.
Lifestyle
B’Roll to commence on or about January 11, 2007, for a period of 1 day (2 camera
day)
Post
Production Schedule - see below.
TASK
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DELIVERY
DATE
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Script
Specifics
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Begin
Scripting
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13-Nov-06
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Concept
Outline Due
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20-Nov-06
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1st
Draft Script
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1-Dec-06
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2nd
Draft Script
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8-Dec-06
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3rd
Draft Script
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15-Dec-06
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Shoot
Specifics
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Shoot
Testimonials-California
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4-Jan-07
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Shoot
Testimonials-30 Day Befores
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5-Jan-07
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Shoot
Host
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9-Jan-07
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Shoot
Xxxx - Interviews
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10-Jan-07
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Shoot
B-Roll
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11-Jan-07
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Shoot
Product
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12-Jan-07
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Shoot
- Michigan
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16-Jan-07
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Shoot
Testimonials-30 Day Afters
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5-Feb-07
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Post
Production Specifics
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Rough
Cut 1
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9-Feb-07
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Rough
Cut 2
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16-Feb-07
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Rough
Cut 3
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23-Feb-07
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Final
Approval Cut
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28-Feb-07
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Lock
Picture
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1-Mar-07
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Master
Delivery
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7-Mar-07
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Exhibit
“B”
BUDGET
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Exhibit
“C”
DELIVERY
MATERIALS
1. |
Digital
Betacam Master, NTSC, DFTC, stereo mix, with titles, no phone number
-
28:30 Program
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2. |
Digital
Betacam Master, NTSC, DFTC, stereo mix, with titles, no phone number
- :60
Spot
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3. |
Digital
Betacam Master, NTSC, DFTC, stereo mix, with titles, no phone number
-
:120 Spot
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4. |
Digital
Betacam Master, NTSC, DFTC, superless, split track audio - 28:30 Program
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5. |
Digital
Betacam Master, NTSC, DFTC, superless, split track audio - :60
Spot
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6. |
Digital
Betacam Master, NTSC, DFTC, superless, split track audio - :120
Spot
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7. |
10
x DVDs, each containing finished 28:30 Program, :60 Spot and :120
Spot
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