Exhibit 10.16
AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT is executed on this 18th day of January, 2000, and
shall be effective as of the 1st day of October 1999, by and between
xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx inc. ("CS"), a Michigan corporation and Mail Coups Inc., a
Delaware corporation, which also does business under the name of Super Coups
("Super Coups").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, CS has developed, owns and/or operates various online computer
services capable of providing marketing services directly to consumers over the
Internet, including but not limited to, the distribution of coupons, saving
notices, and other promotional incentives; and
WHEREAS, Super Coups is a nationally franchised business that distributes
co-operative direct mail coupon envelopes through franchisees in local markets;
and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to provide for the creation of a co-branded local
offer page (to be located within the CS Web Site) for the distribution to
Members of local area coupons and other promotional incentives offered by
customers of Super Coups' franchisees; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to have Super Coups' franchisees actively market
such co-branded local offer page to both neighborhood retailers and consumers.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, agreements,
covenants and representations set forth herein, the adequacy, sufficiency and
receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as
follows:
1. Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following
meanings:
1.1. "Advertisers" shall mean persons or entities that contract to post:
(i) Local Advertising on the SC Page pursuant to an agreement with Super Coups
or a Franchisee; or (ii) or Local Advertising or Other Advertising anywhere on
the CS Web Site pursuant to an agreement with CS.
1.2. "Advertising" shall mean Local Advertising and Other Advertising.
1.3. "CS Web Site" shall mean CS' U.S. English version web site on the
Internet currently located at URL: xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx or its equivalent,
including the SC Page and all other web pages operated by CS.
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1.4. "Franchisee" shall mean a person or entity that, pursuant to a
written agreement with Super Coups: (i) has the exclusive right to distribute
co-operative direct mail coupons ("Coupons") in a Franchise Zone; (ii)
distributes Coupons in such Franchise Zone not less than once per calendar
quarter to (x) a minimum of 40,000 households within one (1) year of entering
into a written agreement with Super Coups as described in (i) above, and (y) not
less than 75% of all households, located in such Franchise Zone; and (iii) is
obligated by the terms of its contract with Super Coups (or an addendum thereto)
to, or has elected to, participate in the program set forth in this Agreement
1.5. "Franchise Zone" shall mean the Zip Code(s) for which a Franchisee
has received the exclusive right to distribute co-operative direct mail coupons.
1.6. "Link" shall mean highlighted text, button or banner appearing on an
Internet web page which when "pushed" or otherwise activated, results in the
user being automatically transferred to an advertiser offer or an Internet web
site indicated by such highlighted text.
1.7. "Local Advertising" shall mean any coupons, savings notices, free
gifts, rebates, free trials or other promotional discounts or purchase
incentives offered by an Advertiser that relates to either: (a) a neighborhood
retail store, restaurant, service or other business located in a specific
Franchise Zone, or (b) a neighborhood retail store, restaurant, service or other
business which is located outside of a specific Franchise Zone, that will only
be offered to households within a specific Franchise Zone or specific Franchise
Zones located in one metropolitan area. By way of example but not limitation,
Local Advertising includes coupons offered by a national retailer or franchiser
that relate to specific business outlets, that are offered to Member households
located in a specific Franchise Zone (i.e. coupons that are not available to
Member households in more than one Franchise Zone of several Franchise Zones
located in one metropolitan area).
1.8. "Other Advertising" shall mean any coupons, savings notices, free
gifts, rebates, free trials or other promotional discounts or purchase
incentives other than Local Advertising offered, or permitted by CS to be
offered, anywhere on the CS Web Site, including the SC Page pursuant to an
agreement between CS and an Advertiser.
1.9. "Member" shall mean a person or entity that has completed enrollment
with CS.
1.10. "Designated Account" or "Designated Accounts" shall mean one or all
(as applicable) of those Advertisers listed on Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
1.11. "SC Page" shall mean those web pages on the CS Web Site bearing the
names and/or logos of both CS and Super Coups and containing Advertising.
1.12. "Super Coups Administrator" shall mean the Super Coups employee who
is responsible for editing, proofing and approving proposed Advertising before
it is forwarded to CS for testing, final approval and posting on the SC Page.
1.13. "Zip Code" shall mean an area of the United States that is
delineated by a U.S.
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postal zip code.
2. CS' Obligations. CS shall perform the following obligations:
2.1 CS shall host, operate and maintain the SC Page. CS shall promote the
SC Page: (i) prominently on the home page of the CS Web Site; and (ii) via push
e-mail to Members in each Franchise Zone not less than once per month.
2.2 The SC Page shall offer Advertising. CS will consult with Super Coups
on the number, type and location of all Advertising on the SC Page. In the
event the parties are unable to agree on the number, type and location of any
Advertising on the SC Page, then CS shall make such determination in the good
faith exercise of its reasonable business judgment.
2.3 CS will provide Super Coups with access to the CS web-based offer
preparation software through any industry standard Internet dial up connection.
Access to such software will be in a password secure environment. All
Advertising shall be located on CS' Internet server only. CS shall provide the
following software and/or application tools ("CS Software") to the following
entities/persons: (i) to Super Coups, an import data spreadsheet on which the
Super Coups Administrator may prepare proposed Local Advertising (in batch
format for multiple Franchisees and multiple Advertisers) for submission to CS;
and (ii) to Super Coups and Franchisees designated by Super Coups, Savings
Center(TM), CS' proprietary software, which Super Coups and such designated
Franchisees only are hereby authorized to use to create, edit, proof and approve
proposed Local Advertising for submission to CS. Super Coups and each such
designated Franchisee shall execute a software Access Agreement (attached hereto
as Exhibit "B") for Savings Center(TM), and deliver the same to CS, prior to any
use thereof by such entity/person. Upon execution of this Agreement, CS shall
provide Super Coups with its current standards for Advertising (e.g. style, data
entry, and content standards) ("Standards") and thereafter, all modifications
thereto. CS will post Local Advertising on the SC Page that complies with all
of CS' Standards within five (5) days of receipt thereof. Super Coups and its
designated Franchisees must have access to Netscape Navigator 4.1 (or later
versions) or Explorer 4.0 (or later versions) to utilize the software and
application tools referenced herein.
2.4 From time to time, CS may conduct quality assurance testing on
samples of proposed Local Advertising created, proofed and approved by Super
Coups or its designated Franchisees to ensure such proposed Local Advertising
complies with CS' Standards then in effect. The first time in any calendar year
that a material number of samples in a particular month, or for a particular
offer campaign, which were proofed and approved by Super Coups fail to pass such
testing, CS shall notify Super Coups in writing, and Super Coups shall take
reasonable efforts within thirty (30) days of such notice to cure any failures
to comply with CS' Standards, to ensure that proposed Local Advertising
submitted to CS thereafter complies with CS' Standards then in effect. The
second time in any calendar year that a material number of samples fail to pass
such testing for a one month period, or for a particular offer campaign, which
were proofed and approved by Super Coups, CS shall be entitled to terminate this
Agreement effective thirty (30) days after written notice to Super Coups. In the
event that either (a) Super Coups determines that an individual Franchisee is
not materially complying with the Standards and provides written
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notice of such determination to CS or (b) CS determines that an individual
Franchisee is not materially complying with the Standards; then CS shall
promptly deny such non-complying Franchisee access to the CS Software, pursuant
to the terms of the Access Agreement executed by such Franchisee.
2.5 CS shall provide a prominent Link from the SC Page to a web site
address to be designated by Super Coups for Members interested in becoming
Franchisees and for Advertisers interested in mailing coupons through Super
Coups.
2.6 CS shall at all times designate one (1) employee to serve as an
account manager and liaison with Super Coups.
2.7 CS shall provide Super Coups with design and artwork for the CS name,
logo product description, marketing text and graphics ("CS Artwork") for the
"Outside Envelope PM" and the "Inside Envelope PM" (collectively referred to as
"Envelope PMs") as defined herein. An "Outside Envelope PM" shall mean CS
Artwork that prominently appears on the rear exterior of an envelope that Super
Coups or its Franchisees distribute to consumers in the approximate size and
prominence as those Outside Envelope PMs sent by Super Coups and/or its
franchisees prior to the date of execution of this Agreement. An "Inside
Envelope PM" shall mean CS Artwork that appears on the double-sided, four-color
inserts to be included in envelopes distributed to consumers by Super Coups or
its Franchisees in the approximate size and prominence as those Inside Envelope
PMs sent by Super Coups and/or its franchisees prior to the date of execution of
this Agreement. Two different Inside Envelope PM's shall be provided by CS to
Super Coups; one for placement in envelopes distributed by or on behalf of
Franchisees, and the second for placement in envelopes distributed by or on
behalf of Super Coups' other franchisees. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained herein, no Envelope PMs on which any CS Xxxx (as defined in
Section 5.1) appears shall be distributed without the prior written approval of
CS and Super Coups. CS shall provide Super Coups with written approval or
disapproval of the CS Artwork within five (5) business days of its receipt of a
written request for such approval, which approval will not unreasonably be
withheld.
2.8 In the event Franchisees make cable television commercial spots
available to CS pursuant to Section 3.2B herein, CS may at its option, elect to
use any such spot. Should CS elect to use any such spot, CS shall provide Super
Coups, at CS' cost, a thirty (30) second commercial, which shall include a
trailer highlighting the Super Coups relationship, to be run in such cable
television commercial spots.
2.9. Except as provided in Section 2.10, CS shall produce the design and
artwork for all co-branded in-store promotional tools, such as window displays,
countertop displays, and point of sale decals (collectively, the "In Store
PMs"). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, no In Store
PMs on which any Super Coups Xxxx (as defined in Section 5.2) appears shall be
distributed without the prior written approval of Super Coups. Super Coups shall
provide CS with written approval or disapproval within five (5) business days of
its receipt of a written request for an approval. Super Coups shall reimburse
CS forty (40%) percent of the total cost of the production of such In Store PMs
within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice therefor.
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2.10. If CS notifies Super Coups in writing that it wishes, or consents
to, Super Coups producing any In Store PM, then Super Coups shall produce such
In Store PM. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, no In
Store PMs on which any CS Xxxx (as defined in Section 5.1) appears shall be
distributed without the prior written approval of CS. CS shall provide Super
Coups with written approval or disapproval within five (5) business days of its
receipt of a written request for an approval. CS shall reimburse Super Coups
sixty (60%) percent of the total cost of the production of such In Store PM
within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice therefor.
2.11. CS shall provide reasonable assistance to Super Coups in the
preparation of Web-based and offline sales support materials for Franchisees.
2.12. In the year 2000, CS, at its own expense, shall send representatives
to Super Coups' two sets of regional training conferences for Franchisees and
the national training conference for Franchisees, whereat Super Coups shall
introduce CS, the SC Page, and the program contemplated by this Agreement to
Franchisees, and such CS representatives shall provide a presentation relative
to such program and related training sessions for Franchisees. In years
subsequent to 2000, CS, at its own expense, shall send a representative to Super
Coups' annual training conference to provide a presentation relative to the SC
Page and the program contemplated herein.
2.13. CS shall provide reporting to Super Coups as outlined in Section 12.
2.14 CS shall proof and otherwise edit all proposed Other Advertising
without cost or expense to Super Coups, for accuracy, propriety and consistency
with the CS Standards then in effect.
2.15 The SC Page shall bear the Super Coups name and logo in equal size
and comparable prominence as that of the CS name and logo.
3. Super Coups' Obligations. Super Coups shall perform the following
obligations:
3.1 Super Coups shall promote the program set forth in this Agreement.
To the extent that Super Coups cannot now obligate its franchisees to become
Franchisees under this Agreement, then Super Coups shall use its best efforts to
convince them to become Franchisees under this Agreement (i.e. to sell Local
Advertising) and further impose such obligation upon all of its franchisees as
soon as reasonably possible. Super Coups shall send an e-mail promoting the SC
Page to all then current subscribers on Super Coups e-mail list.
3.2 At all times while this Agreement is in effect, Super Coups shall,
at its cost:
A. Subject to CS' consent as provided in Section 2.7 and 2.10: (i)
produce and include the Outside Envelope PM on all envelopes
distributed to consumers by Super Coups and/or its Franchisees for
programs of Super Coups and/or its Franchisees (i.e. excluding
envelopes distributed for parties other than Super Coups or its
Franchisees); (ii) produce and include the Inside Envelope PM on all
envelopes distributed to consumers by Super Coups and/or its
Franchisees; (iii) use the In Store PMs in all in-store promotion
displays of Super Coups and/or its Franchisees and use its best
efforts to have Advertisers post the In Store PMs at
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appropriate locations in their stores/businesses. Super Coups'
agreement with each Franchisee shall require such Franchisee to
distribute at least four (4) mailings per calendar year, for each
calendar year commencing one (1) year after the date of execution of
such agreement between Super Coups and such Franchisee.
B. Use its best efforts to encourage its Franchisees to provide CS
with thirty (30) second cable television commercial spots run by its
Franchisees for broadcasting the thirty (30) second commercial
provided by CS pursuant to Section 2.8. above.
C. Produce promotion and sales support materials for Franchisees;
provided however, all such materials referencing CS shall require CS'
prior written approval. CS shall provide Super Coups with written
approval or disapproval within five (5) business days of its receipt
of a written request for an approval. Further, Super Coups shall
consult with CS on the development and contents of all such materials.
3.3 Super Coups shall promptly provide to each designated Franchisee with
a copy of the CS Standards, and any modifications or updates thereto from time
to time supplied by CS to Super Coups. Super Coups and its designated
Franchisees shall use, as provided in Section 2.3 above, (i) the import
spreadsheet or (ii) Savings Center/TM/, to create, edit and proof proposed Local
Advertising for submission to CS for posting by CS on the SC Page. Super Coups
and Franchisees will be responsible for collecting appropriate information, and
creating and editing proposed Local Advertising. All proposed Local Advertising
shall be first submitted to the Super Coups Administrator. The Super Coups
Administrator shall proof and otherwise edit all proposed Local Advertising for
accuracy, propriety and consistency with the CS Standards then in effect, prior
to submission to CS. Upon the Super Coups Administrator approving any proposed
Local Advertising, he/she shall forward the same to CS. Super Coups shall be
responsible and liable for the content of all Local Advertising submitted by the
Super Coups Administrator that appears on the SC Page and shall indemnify CS for
the same as provided in Section 9. In the event CS discovers material non-
typographical errors or any improprieties in any proposed Local Advertising or
any Local Advertising appearing on the SC Page, then Super Coups shall
immediately reimburse CS for the reasonable costs incurred by CS in reviewing,
editing, and/or removing the offending Local Advertising. Upon submission of any
proposed Local Advertising to CS, Super Coups will become obligated to pay to CS
fees in accordance with Section 10 herein for the entire period during which
such Local Advertising appears (and appeared) on the SC Page. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, for Franchisees that utilize Apple/Macintosh computers only,
until such time as CS delivers to Super Coups an Apple/ Macintosh compatible
version of the Savings Center/TM/ software, CS shall, at its election, either:
(i) provide to Super Coups an import spreadsheet compatible with the CS Web Site
for Franchisees to enter Local Advertising data, whereupon Super Coups shall
review, edit and proof such Local Advertising as set forth above; or (ii) enter,
edit and post the Local Advertising data provided by Super Coups onto the SC
Page.
3.4 For those Franchisees who are Apple/Macintosh computer users and who
submit their Advertisers Local Advertising data through an import spreadsheet
(i.e. not through the Savings Center/TM/ software) as described in Section 3.3
above, Super Coups shall assign each such
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Advertiser an exclusive identification number, and maintain a database on each
such Advertiser containing the Advertiser's name, address, contact information
and the exclusive identification number, and such other information as is
reasonably necessary to support such Advertiser in the creation of proposed
Local Advertising.
3.5 Commencing January 1, 2000, neither Super Coups nor any Franchisee
shall submit any proposed Local Advertising to CS, without the prior written
consent of the Advertiser.
3.6 Super Coups shall provide a Link from its web site at
xxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx and all successors thereto, to the CS Web Site.
3.7 Super Coups shall at all times designate at least one (1) employee to
serve as an account manager and liaison with CS. The account manager may also be
the Super Coups Administrator, as determined by Super Coups in its sole
discretion.
3.8 On or before January 1, 2000, Super Coups shall discontinue the
offering and/or distribution of all coupons, savings notices or other purchase
incentives on any web site other than the CS Web Site.
3.9 Unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing by CS and Super
Coups or as otherwise provided herein, Super Coups will conduct all dealings
with its Franchisees and their Advertisers for Local Advertising. Super Coups
will conduct all dealings with CS relative to itself, its Franchisees, and their
Advertisers for Local Advertising.
4. Limitations and Exclusivity.
4.1. Super Coups' may: (i) promote and sell Local Advertising to
Advertisers; and (ii) promote Other Advertising on the CS Web Site (including
the SC Page) to Designated Accounts. However, Super Coups may not sell Other
Advertising on the CS Web Site (including the SC Page) to Designated Accounts.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement which can be construed to
the contrary, no Local Advertising or Other Advertising of a Designated Account
may appear on the CS Web Site (including the SC Page) unless that Designated
Account has entered into an agreement directly with CS. In the event CS enters
into an agreement with a Designated Account for any Local Advertising or Other
Advertising that appears anywhere on the CS Web Site (including the SC Page),
then CS shall pay Super Coups the SC Referral Fee as provided in Section 10. CS
shall have sole authority and discretion over whether or not to enter into any
agreement with a Designated Account and the terms and conditions of any such
agreement it elects to enter into with a Designated Account.
4.2. Except as provided in Section 4.3, during the term of this Agreement
CS shall not: (i) contract with any cooperative direct mail coupon envelope
company ("Direct Mailer") other than Advo Inc. or Super Coups, to sell
Advertising to neighborhood merchants/small businesses ("Neighborhood
Businesses") that are located in a Franchise Zone; (ii) contract with any Direct
Mailer to sell Advertising to Neighborhood Businesses that are not located in a
Franchise Zone unless CS gives Super Coups written notice to Super Coups of its
intent to do so not less than 30
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days prior to doing so; or (iii) post on the SC Page any Advertising of a
Neighborhood Business located in a Zip Code that is not a Franchise Zone;
without Super Coups prior written consent. During the term of this Agreement, CS
shall not contract with Val-Pak or Money Mailer for the posting of Advertising
on the CS Web Site. Except as specifically prohibited in this Section 4.2, CS
may contract with any entity or person, including a Direct Mailer, to sell
Advertising to appear on the CS Web Site; however, CS hereby agrees that if it
contracts with a Direct Mailer for any Zip Code which is not in a Franchise
Zone, the offers of such Direct Mailer shall only be available to Members
residing in Zip Codes which are not in a Franchise Zone. By way of example but
not limitation, provided that CS has given Super Coups the notice required in
subsection (ii) hereinabove, CS may contract with a Direct Mailer to sell
Advertising to appear on the CS Web Site in a location other than the SC Page,
to Neighborhood Businesses that are located in a Zip Code that is not in a
Franchise Zone, as long as that Advertising is not available to Members residing
in Zip Codes which are in a Franchise Zone. Such agreement(s) with Direct
Mailers shall provide that upon not more than six (6) months advance notice, CS
may terminate such agreement as to particular Zip Codes.
4.3. No later than the 15th day of each month, Super Coups shall provide
CS with a list of all current Franchisees, their respective Franchise Zones, and
the frequency Mailers are sent for or on behalf of such Franchisee. In the event
that (i) any such notice identifies a Franchise Zone that was not listed in the
prior monthly notice, and (ii) such Franchise Zone contains a Zip Code for which
CS then has in effect an agreement with a Direct Mailer for the sale of
Advertising (a "Competing Agreement"), then CS will provide Super Coups with
preferred placement on the Home Page of the CS Web Site (i.e. better placement
than such Direct Mailer), until such time as the Competing Agreement ceases to
apply to the Zip Code located in the Franchise Zone. Further, at CS' option, CS
will do one of the following within 6 months of the receipt the notice described
in this section 4.3: (i) to the extent permitted by such Competing Agreement,
terminate the Competing Agreement as it pertains to such Zip Code; or (ii) upon
expiration of the Competing Agreement, not renew the Competing Agreement as it
pertains to the Zip Code located in that Franchise Zone (if a Franchise Zone
including that Zip Code still exists at the time of such renewal).
5. License to Use Marks.
5.1 During the term of this Agreement, Super Coups shall have the right
and license to use the current and future respective name, trademarks,
servicemarks, copyrights and logo of CS (collectively, the "XX Xxxxx") solely in
connection with Super Coups' marketing of Local Advertising, promotion of the SC
Page and performance of its obligations under this Agreement. Examples of
current XX Xxxxx are set forth in Exhibit "C" attached hereto. Such right and
license is restricted as set forth herein and shall not apply or extend to any
other use by Super Coups.
5.2 During the term of this Agreement, CS shall have the right and license
to use the respective name, trademarks, servicemarks, copyrights and logo of
Super Coups (the "Super Coups Marks") solely in connection with the promotion of
the SC Page and the performance of its obligations under this Agreement.
Examples of the current Super Coups' Marks are set forth
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in Exhibit "D" attached hereto. Such right and license is restricted as set
forth herein and shall not apply or extend to any other use by CS.
5.3 Subject to the foregoing, each of the parties hereto is and shall
remain the owner of all rights in and to its name and logo, as the same now
exist or as they may hereafter be modified, including all rights in and to any
copyright, trademark, servicemark and/or like rights pertaining thereto. Any
and all rights to the XX Xxxxx or the Super Coups Marks not herein specifically
granted and licensed are reserved to the respective entity. Upon termination of
this Agreement: (i) all rights conveyed by either party with respect to the use
of either party's Marks shall cease, and all such rights shall revert to the
respective party; and (ii) neither Party shall have any further right to market
or to further utilize any promotional materials containing the other party's
Marks.
6. Term/Termination. This Agreement shall begin as of August 9, 1999 (the
"Commencement Date") and shall continue until September 30, 2002 unless earlier
terminated as provided herein.
A. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon a material breach by
the other party effective thirty (30) days after written notice to the breaching
party setting forth such breach, provided that the breaching party has not cured
such material breach within such thirty (30) day period.
B. In the event that CS shall not be ranked among the top five (5)
internet couponing sites (ranked by hits) as determined by Media Metrix (or in
the event that Media Metrix is no longer tracking this industry, such other
independent comparable tracking service as designated by CS) for a period of
three consecutive monthly reporting periods (or if reported less frequently than
monthly, the next three occurring reporting periods; provided that such
reporting periods shall not be less frequently than quarter annually), then for
a period of thirty (30) days after the expiration of such three month period,
Super Coups shall have a right to terminate this Agreement upon delivery to CS
of thirty (30) days advance written notice of termination.
7. Advertising Content. Super Coups shall be responsible for determinations
relative to the Advertising content, and the number of coupons or other saving
certificates to be distributed. Super Coups acknowledges that CS has previously
granted to certain third parties exclusive rights to advertise on the CS Web
Site certain products or services ("Exclusives") as set forth on Exhibit E
attached hereto. Super Coups shall not post on the CS Web Site any Advertising
which advertises any product or service which is described on Exhibit E.
NOTHING TO THE CONTRARY WITHSTANDING, ALL ADVERTISING IS AT ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO
CS' APPROVAL. CS RESERVES THE RIGHT AT ALL TIMES TO REFUSE, REJECT, CENSOR, OR
WITHDRAW (COLLECTIVELY "CANCEL"), WITHOUT NOTICE, ANY ADVERTISING WHICH XX
XXXXX: (A) IN CS'S SOLE DISCRETION (i) MAY POTENTIALLY BE VIOLATIVE OF ANOTHER
PARTIES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, (ii) MAY POTENTIALLY CAUSE LIABILITY TO
CS, (iii) IS NOT IN KEEPING WITH THE CS STANDARDS, (iv) MAY BE VIOLATIVE OF ANY
LAW, RULE OR REGULATION, (v) IS IN BAD TASTE, (vi) MAY DAMAGE THE IMAGE OR
REPUTATION OF CS, OR (vii)
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CONFLICTS WITH ANY EXCLUSIVE SET FORTH ON EXHIBIT E ATTACHED HERETO; OR (B)
IMPROPER FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER, AS DETERMINED BY CS IN ITS GOOD FAITH
BUSINESS JUDGEMENT. Provided however, CS may not use its right to Cancel any
Local Advertising on the SC Page based primarily on any conflict with any
exclusive rights to advertise on the CS Web Site granted to third parties after
the date of execution hereof. In the event CS Cancels any Advertising, CS shall
be entitled to permanently exclude such Advertiser from the CS Web Site.
8. Disclaimer.
CS shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever suffered by Super Coups
or any third party, including but not limited to Franchisees and Advertisers, as
a result of, or arising from, any Advertising (including but not limited to, the
failure of any Advertising, at any time, to appear on the CS Web Site, function
or be distributed by CS) unless caused by the gross negligence or intentional
wrongful act of CS. The parties acknowledge that in the event that any
Advertising fails for any reason to appear on the CS Web Site, the sole and
exclusive remedy shall be the placement of such Advertising on the CS Web Site
for an additional period equal to the period in which it fails to appear.
Neither party shall be liable for any delay or failure in performance of any
part of this Agreement, other than for any delay or failure to pay money owed
hereunder, by reason of acts of God, fire, strikes, shortages of labor or
materials, present or future governmental laws, or for any other reason beyond
the party's reasonable control.
9. Indemnification.
A. Super Coups does hereby indemnify and hold harmless CS against all
claims, actions, suits, proceedings, fines, damages, costs and expenses,
including actual attorney fees, (collectively "Damages") which CS may suffer as
a result of the following: (i) the content or publication of any Local
Advertising; or (ii) the negligent or improper use by Super Coups, its
Franchisees, and/or any Advertisers of any software (including but not limited
to, Savings Center/TM/ provided by CS; but excluding those Damages suffered by
CS as a result of (x) its own negligence, and (y) alterations to any Advertising
done by CS without the consent of Super Coups, Franchisees, or Advertisers. By
way of example but not limitation, this indemnification shall include all
Damages arising out of any illegal, libelous, slanderous, or defamatory matter
contained in any Advertising, or any infringement by any one of them of any
copyright, patent, design or intellectual property right. This indemnification
shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
B. CS does hereby indemnify and hold harmless Super Coups against all
Damages which Super Coups may suffer as a result of alterations to any Local
Advertising done by CS without the consent of Super Coups, Franchisees, or
Advertisers, but excluding those Damages suffered by Super Coups as a result of
its own negligence or the negligence of its Franchisees or Advertisers. By way
of example but not limitation, this indemnification shall include all Damages
arising out of: (i) any illegal, libelous, slanderous, or defamatory matter
contained in any Advertising; or (ii) any infringement by Super Coups of any
copyright, patent, design or intellectual property right; as a result of
alterations to any Advertising done by CS without the consent of Super
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Coups, Franchisees, or Advertisers. This indemnification shall survive the
expiration or termination of this Agreement.
C. CS does hereby indemnify and hold harmless Super Coups against all
Damages which Super Coups may suffer as a result of the appearance of Other
Advertising on the SC Page, but excluding those Damages suffered by Super Coups
as a result of its own negligence or the negligence of its Franchisees. By way
of example but not limitation, this indemnification shall include all Damages
arising out of any illegal, libelous, slanderous, or defamatory matter contained
in any Other Advertising appearing on the SC Page. This indemnification shall
survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
10. Fees.
10.1. The following terms shall have the following meanings for purposes
of this Section 10:
a. "Designated CS Web Site Revenue" shall mean all fees received by CS
from Designated Accounts in a particular period for Other
Advertising appearing on the CS Web Site somewhere other than on the
SC Page, pursuant to contracts entered into between CS and
Designated Accounts while this Agreement is in effect.
b. "Designated SC Page Revenue" shall mean all fees received by CS from
Designated Accounts in a particular period for Advertising appearing
on the SC Page, pursuant to contracts entered into between CS and
Designated Accounts while this Agreement is in effect.
c. "Earned Designated SC Page Fees" shall mean 60% of Designated SC
Page Revenue, which amount CS shall be entitled to retain/receive.
d. "Earned Fees" shall mean the greater of the following amounts for a
specific period of time (i) the sum of Earned Local Fees plus Earned
Designated SC Page Fees, or (ii) the Guaranteed Fees; which amount
CS shall be entitled to retain/receive.
e. "Earned Local Fees" shall mean fees that CS is entitled to receive
for Local Advertising, in an amount equal to Local Revenue
multiplied by the Local Percentage.
f. "Guaranteed Fees" shall mean the minimum amounts Super Coups shall
pay to CS during each month of the term of this Agreement, as
determined in accordance with Section 10.2.
g. "Guaranteed Fees Paid" shall mean the Guaranteed Fees actually
received by CS.
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h. "Local Percentage" shall mean the following percentages during the
following time periods: 10/1/99 - 12/31/00: 100%; 1/1/01 - 9/30/02:
60%.
i. "Local Revenue" shall mean all revenue earned and/or deemed earned by
Super Coups in a particular time period for Local Advertising as more
fully described in Section 10.6 below.
j. "Quarter" shall mean a calendar quarter, except that the period from
9/1/99 through 12/31/99 shall be deemed the first Quarter under this
Agreement.
k. "SC Referral Fee" shall mean 15% of Designated CS Web Site Revenue.
l. "Underpayment/Overpayment" shall mean the remainder of the following
formula: Earned Fees minus Guaranteed Fees Paid minus Designated SC
Page Revenue. To the extent that remainder is a positive number, it
shall be deemed an Underpayment. To the extent that the remainder is
a negative number, it shall be deemed an Overpayment.
10.2 CS' Guaranteed Fees. Beginning on October 1, 1999, and on the first
(1st) day of each month during the following periods, Super Coups shall pay to
CS Guaranteed Fees in the following amounts:
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Time Period Monthly Guaranteed Fee
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10/1/99 - 6/30/00 $30,000
7/1/00 - 12/31/00 $40,000
1/1/01 - 9/30/01 $60,000
10/01/01 - 9/30/02 $80,000
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10.3 CS' Earned Fees. CS shall be entitled to receive Earned Fees as
provided herein. Beginning on January 15, 2000, and no later than the fifteenth
(15th) day of the first month of each Quarter thereafter: (i) Super Coups shall
determine the amount of Earned Local Fees, if any, for the preceding Quarter and
notify CS in writing of the same; and (ii) CS shall determine the amount of
Earned Designated SC Page Fees, if any, for the preceding Quarter and notify
Super Coups in writing of the same. Super Coups' notice shall contain
information sufficient for CS to be able to confirm the accuracy of the
determination of Earned Local Fees for the Quarter, including but not limited
to, the following information with respect to each Franchisee: the number of
Mailed Advertisements and the Rate for each such Mailed Advertisement (as such
terms are defined in Section 10.6 below). CS' notice shall contain information
sufficient for Super Coups to be able to confirm the accuracy of the
determination of Earned Designated SC Page Fees for the Quarter, including but
not limited to, the following information: the name of each Designated Account
who contracted for Advertising during the prior month; and the fees charged to
such Advertiser for such Advertising.
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Beginning on January 30, 2000, and no later than the thirtieth (30th) day
of the first month of each Quarter thereafter, CS shall prepare a reconciliation
of the two notices required above that sets forth the amount owed by CS to Super
Coups, or by Super Coups to CS, by determining the Overpayment/Underpayment (the
"Reconciliation").
a. If an Underpayment exists, then Super Coups shall pay such amount to
CS within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Reconciliation. If an
Overpayment exists, then CS shall pay such amount to Super Coups
simultaneously with the delivery of the Reconciliation.
Examples (all occurring for the Quarter ending 12/31/01):
Example 1. Assume Local Revenue of $600,000, Designated SC Page
Revenue of $30,000, and Guaranteed Fees Paid of $180,000:
Earned Local Fees: $600,000 x .6 = $360,000
Earned Designated SC Page Fees: $30,000 x .6 = $18,000
Earned Fees: $360,000 + $18,000 = $378,000 (which is greater than
the Guaranteed Fees of $180,000)
Overpayment/Underpayment: $378,000 - $180,000 - $30,000 =
$168,000
Super Coups must pay CS the Underpayment of $168,000.
Example 2. Assume Local Revenue of $200,000, Designated SC Page
Revenue of $150,000, and Guaranteed Fees Paid of $180,000:
Earned Local Fees: $200,000 x .6 = $120,000
Earned Designated Fees: $150,000 x .6 = $90,000
Earned Fees: $120,000 + $90,000 = $210,000 (which is in excess
of the Guaranteed Fees of $180,000)
Overpayment/Underpayment: $210,000 - $180,000 - $150,000 =
($120,000)
CS must pay Super Coups the Overpayment of $120,000.
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Example 3. Assume Local Revenue of $120,000, Designated SC Page
Revenue of $150,000, and Guaranteed Fees Paid of $180,000:
Earned Local Fees: $120,000 x .6 = $72,000
Earned Designated Fees: $150,000 x .6 = $90,000
Earned Fees: $72,000 + $90,000 = $162,000 which is less than the
Guaranteed Fees of $180,000; thus by definition Earned Fees will
be $180,000
Overpayment/Underpayment: $180,000 - $180,000 - $150,000 =
($150,000)
CS must pay Super Coups the Overpayment of $150,000.
Example 4. Same assumptions as in Example 3 above except this Example
4 assumes a failure by Super Coups to pay one (1) of the three (3) required
monthly Guaranteed Fee payments. (i.e. Guaranteed Fees Paid of $120,000):
Earned Local Fees: $120,000 x .6 = $72,000
Earned Designated Fees: $150,000 x .6 = $90,000
Earned Fees: $72,000 + $90,000 = $162,000 which is less than the
Guaranteed Fees of $180,000; thus by definition Earned Fees will
be $180,000
Overpayment/Underpayment: $180,000 - $120,000 - $150,000 =
($90,000)
CS must pay Super Coups the Overpayment of $90,000.
Example 5. Assume Local Revenue of $100,000, Designated SC Page
Revenue of $90,000, and Guaranteed Fees Paid of $60,000:
Earned Local Fees: $100,000 x .6 = $60,000
Earned Designated SC Page Fees: $90,000 x .6 = $54,000
Earned Fees: $60,000 + $54,000 = $114,000 which is less than the
Guaranteed Fees of $180,000; thus by definition Earned Fees will
be $180,000.
Overpayment/Underpayment = $180,000 - 60,000 - 90,000 = $30,000
Super Coups must pay CS the Underpayment of $30,000
10.4 SC Referral Fee. Beginning on January 15, 2000 and no later than the
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fifteenth (15th) day of the first month of each Quarter thereafter, CS shall pay
Super Coups the SC Referral fee for the prior Quarter together with a
reconciliation of how such amount was determined.
10.5 Right of Offset. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Section
10 that can be construed to the contrary, in no event whatsoever shall CS be
required to pay any monies to Super Coups (other than the SC Referral Fee) if
such payment would result in the net monies received and retained by CS pursuant
to this Agreement, for the period in issue, being less than the Earned Fees for
such period as determined in accordance with Section 10.3 hereinabove. In the
event of any conflict between this Section 10.5 and any other subsection of this
Section 10, then the terms and conditions of this Section 10.5 shall control.
CS may offset the SC Referral Fee against any monies due to CS from Super Coups.
Example: For the Quarter ended December 31, 2001, assume Local Revenue of
$250,000, Designated SC Page Revenue of $70,000, Guaranteed Fees Paid of
$120,000, and Designated CS Web Site Revenue of $120,000:
Earned Local Fees: $250,000 x .6 = $150,000
Earned Designated Fees: $70,000 x .6 = $42,000
Earned Fees: $150,000 + $42,000 = $192,000 (which is greater than
the Guaranteed Fees of $180,000)
Underpayment/Overpayment: $192,000 - $120,000 - $70,000 = $2,000
SC Referral Fee: $120,000 x .15 = $18,000
In this example, CS shall pay Super Coups $16,000 (the Underpayment
is offset from the SC Referral Fee).
10.6. Local Revenue.
A. Definitions. For the purposes of this Section 10, the following
terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) "Basic Service" shall mean geographic targeting of up to three
(3) Local Advertisements for the same advertiser appearing on the SC Page to
Members residing within: (x) a Franchise Zone; or (y) an established radius from
the Advertiser's business outlet in a Franchise Zone; as determined by CS. A
different radius shall be applicable to each merchant category determined by CS
and the length of that radius (e.g. 3 miles or 25 miles) shall be determined by
CS after consultation with Super Coups.
(2) "Franchisee Revenue" shall mean with respect to a particular
Franchisee and for a particular time period, the sum of all Mailing Zone Revenue
for all Mailing Zones contained in a Franchise Zone.
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(3) "Mailed Advertisements" shall mean a printed coupon, rebate
offer, marketing piece, or other advertisement that is mailed to households in a
Mailer.
(4) "Mailer" shall mean an envelope or other packaging containing one
or more Mailed Advertisements which is sent to residences in a Mailing Zone.
(5) "Mailing Zone" shall mean a group of up to 10,000 residences
contained in one Franchise Zone, to which either Super Coups or a Franchisee
sends a Mailer. Each Franchise Zone is comprised of multiple Mailing Zones.
(6) "Mailing Zone Revenue" shall mean the product of the number of
Mailed Advertisements contained in a Mailer multiplied by the Rate.
(7) "Rate" shall mean the rate set forth in Column B below based on
the number of Mailers per calendar year sent out by or on behalf of a Franchisee
in a Franchise Zone:
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Column A: # of Mailers sent by the Franchisee Column B: Rate per Mailed Advertisement per
per calendar year Mailing Zone
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4 or less $7
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5 $6
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6 $5
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7 $4
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8 or 9 $3
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10 or more $3
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B. For the period of October 1, 1999 to December 31, 2000:
The parties acknowledge that Super Coups and each Franchisee shall include
the cost of Basic Service in its base price charged to its customers for the
production of a Mailed Advertisement and/or the inclusion of a Mailed
Advertisement in a Mailer. The parties further acknowledge that multiple
Franchisees may distribute Mailed Advertisements for the same advertiser. From
the commencement of the term hereof, until December 31, 2000, for a particular
time period, Super Coups shall be deemed to have earned Local Revenue in an
amount equal to the sum of Franchiser Revenue for all Franchisees for such time
period. The parties acknowledge that Local Revenue for this period shall be
based on the number of Mailed Advertisements contained in the Mailers, and not
on the number of Local Advertisements appearing on the SC Page.
Example: Assume the following: for the month of March, 2000 there were 2
Franchisees which sent Mailers, being Franchisee X and Franchisee Y, each of
which have 5 Mailing Zones in their Franchise Zone. During the month of March
2000, Franchisee X sent one Mailer containing 20 Mailed Advertisements in zones
X1, X2, X3, and X4, and sent one Mailer containing 25 Mailed Advertisements in
zone X5. Franchisee Y sent one Mailer containing 10 Mailed Advertisements to
zones Y1, Y2 and Y3, and sent one Mailer containing 15 Mailed Advertisements to
zones Y4 and
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Y5. Franchisee X sends 4 Mailers per year, and Franchisee Y sends 6 Mailers per
year.
Local Revenue shall be deemed earned by Super Coups for the month of March
2000 as follows:
For Franchisee X:
Rate = $7
Mailing Xxxx Xxxxxxx:
Xxxx X0 - Xxxxxxx Xxxx Revenue : 20 x $7 = $140
Xxxx X0 - Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx : 20 x $7 = $140
Xxxx X0 - Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx : 20 x $7 = $140
Xxxx X0 - Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx : 20 x $7 = $140
Xxxx X0 - Xxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxxx : 25 x $7 = $175
Franchisee X Revenue = $140 + $140 + $140 + $140 + $175 = $735
For Franchisee Y:
Rate = $5
Mailing Zone Revenue:
Zone Y1 - Mailing Zone Revenue : 10 x $5 = $50
Zone Y2 - Mailing Zone Revenue : 10 x $5 = $50
Zone Y3 - Mailing Zone Revenue : 10 x $5 = $50
Zone Y4 - Mailing Zone Revenue : 15 x $5 = $75
Zone Y5 - Mailing Zone Revenue : 15 x $5 = $75
Franchisee Y Revenue = $50 + $50 + $50 + $75 + $75 = $300
Total Local Revenue for March, 2000 = 735 +300 = $1,035
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B. For the period commencing January 1, 2001 and for each calendar year
thereafter:
On or before October 1, 2000, and on or before October 1 of each year
thereafter, the parties shall jointly agree in writing on the amount of Local
Revenue for Basic Service deemed to be earned by Super Coups for Local
Advertising appearing on the SC Page for the following year. The parties shall
act in good faith using reasonable business efforts to agree upon the Local
Revenue for any period commencing after December 31, 2000. In the event that on
or before December 31, 2000 (or on or before December 31 of any year
thereafter), the parties are unable to mutually agree on the amount of Local
Revenue deemed earned by Super Coups for Local Advertising appearing on the SC
Page for the following year, then, for a sixty (60) day period following such
date, either party may terminate this Agreement by delivery to the other party
of thirty (30) days written notice of termination. In the event that neither
party terminates during such sixty (60) day period, then Super Coups shall be
deemed to earn Local Revenue for Basic Service appearing on the SC Page for the
then current year at the same rate as the immediately preceding year.
C. The scope and pricing of any other services relating to the CS Web
Site which are to be marketed by Super Coups or the Franchisees to Neighborhood
Businesses and which shall be included in Local Revenue, must be agreed upon in
writing executed by both parties.
11. Audit Rights. During the term of this Agreement and for a period of six
(6) months following the termination or expiration thereof, each party shall
have the right, upon fifteen (15) business days advance written notice to the
other party, to audit the books and records of the other party (during normal
business hours) necessary to confirm the accuracy of any determination relative
to monies paid or payable under this Agreement. All such audits shall be
performed at the offices of the party being audited unless otherwise agreed to
in writing by the party being audited. In the event any such audit reveals an
error in any amount paid or payable under this Agreement, then the party
entitled to recover monies as a result of such audit shall be promptly paid by
the other party, the amount properly due under Section 10 (the "Adjustment
Amount"). Further, should the amount of any Adjustment Amount exceed five
percent (5%) of the amount that should have been paid for the period audited,
then in addition to paying the Adjustment Amount, the owing party shall promptly
pay the other party interest on the Adjustment Amount at the Prime Rate plus two
(2%) percent as posted from time to time in the Wall Street Journal, National
Edition, from the date the monies were originally due until the Adjustment
Amount is paid, and (ii) reimburse the other party for all reasonable costs of
the audit.
12. CS Reports. CS will provide Super Coups with the following reports as of
the end of each month, no later than the 15th day of the ensuing month: (i) the
number and demographic profile of Members who have registered to the URL
xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxxxx, but excluding any data identifiable to
individual persons or households and (ii) the clips/responses to Advertising in
each Franchise Zone sorted by individual Franchisee, advertiser, salesperson and
product category based on the timely receipt by CS of all offer campaign data
needed by CS (in a
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form acceptable to CS) to produce such reports.
13. Press Releases. CS and Super Coups will jointly prepare all materials
released to the public describing this Agreement. Each party retains the right
to have final approval for each news/press release from the other party
mentioning any or all activities arising out of or related to this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon expiration or termination of this Agreement,
the parties may issue news/press releases which only inform of the end of the
parties relationship, the effective date of the end of the parties relationship
without attributing blame or fault to either party. The notice shall not give
any statement of the reason for the end of the parties relationship. Each party
shall consult with the other party on the contents of such notice. Nothing
herein shall be construed to limit either party from disclosing any information
which such party has been advised by legal counsel is legally required to be
disclosed whenever possible, such disclosing party shall provide the other party
with advance notice of such required disclosure
14. Warranty Disclaimer. THERE ARE NO UNDERSTANDINGS, AGREEMENTS,
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ANY REGARDING THE
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), NOT SPECIFIED HEREIN,
RESPECTING THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY CS HEREUNDER. EXCEPT
AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, NEITHER PARTY WARRANTS THAT THE SC PAGE, THE CS
WEB SITE, OR ANY WEB SITE OF SUPER COUPS, AS THE CASE MAY BE, WILL PERFORM IN
THE MANNER EXPECTED OR WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, ERROR OR DEFECT. EXCEPT AS SET
EXPRESSLY FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY
KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR WARRANTIES AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS NOT SPECIFICALLY ENUMERATED.
15. Limitation on Damages. EXCEPT FOR ANY INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS
SPECIFICALLY ASSUMED BY ANY PARTY UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, IN NO EVENT
WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT) SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO
THE OTHER PARTY (OR TO ANY PERSON CLAIMING RIGHTS DERIVED FROM THE OTHER PARTY'S
RIGHTS) FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND - INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR
LOSS OF DATA - ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION AS A
RESULT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY OR OTHER TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT),
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE PARTY LIABLE OR ALLEGEDLY LIABLE WAS ADVISED, HAD
OTHER REASON TO KNOW, OR IN FACT KNEW OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. CS' LIABILITY
SHALL IN ALL EVENTS BE LIMITED TO THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY SUPERCOUPS TO CS
UNDER THIS AGREEMENT DURING THE SIX (6) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE OF
THE BREACH.
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16. Arbitration. In the event of a dispute between the parties with regard to
any of the matters set forth in this Agreement, the parties will first make
reasonable efforts to resolve such dispute among themselves. If the parties are
unable to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) calendar days of the initiation
of such procedure, the dispute will be settled by arbitration as provided for
below, which will be the sole and exclusive procedure for the resolution of any
such dispute. The arbitration will be governed by the then existing rules of
the American Arbitration Association. One arbitrator shall be chosen pursuant to
the rules of the American Arbitration Association, provided however, that the
arbitrator so chosen shall not be employee, consultant, officer or director of
any party or of any affiliate of either party and who has not received any
compensation, directly or indirectly, from any party or any affiliate of any
party. The determination of the arbitrator as to the resolution of any dispute
will be binding and conclusive upon the parties. The fees and expenses of the
arbitrator will be paid 50% by each party. The arbitrator may award the
prevailing party its costs and expenses (including attorneys fees) of the
arbitration, as they deem appropriate and just. Any arbitration pursuant to
this Section 16 will be conducted in metropolitan Chicago, Illinois (in a place
mutually acceptable to the parties or selected by the arbitrators) if such
arbitration is commenced by Super Coups, and will be conducted in metropolitan
Boston, Massachusetts (in a place mutually acceptable to the parties or selected
by the arbitrators) if such arbitration is commenced by CS. Any arbitration
award may be entered in and enforced by any court having jurisdiction thereof,
and the parties consent and commit themselves to the jurisdiction of the courts
of the State of Illinois for purposes of the enforcement of any arbitration
award.
17. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State
of Illinois. The parties hereto agree that any action to enforce the provisions
of this Agreement shall only be brought in the courts of the State of Illinois.
18. Notices. Any notices relating to this Agreement shall be given in writing
and shall be deemed sufficiently given, served, and received for all purposes
upon the first to occur of: actual receipt; delivery by generally recognized
overnight courier service; facsimile transmission with confirmation of
successful transmission (provided that, although such notice by facsimile shall
be effective upon such confirmation, the party sending such notice shall send an
additional copy of such notice in another manner permitted by this Agreement);
or three (3) days after deposit in the United States Mail, certified or
registered, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
CS Super Coups
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0000 Xxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxx 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx 000 Xxxx Industrial Park
Chicago, Illinois 60631 Xxxx, XX 00000
Fax: (000) 000-0000 Fax: (000) 000-0000
Attention: President Attention: President and CEO
and General Counsel
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With a copy to: With a copy to:
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Esq. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Esq.
Golden & Xxxxxx, P.C. Lynch, Brewer, Xxxxxxx & Sands
000 X. Xxxxx Xxxxxx 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx 000 Xxxxxx, XX 00000
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 Fax: 000-000-0000
Fax: 000-000-0000
Or to such other address as a party shall provide written notice of to the other
party.
19. Modification/Waiver. No provision of this Agreement may be altered,
amended and/or waived, except by a written document signed by both parties
hereto setting forth such alteration, amendment, and/or waiver. The parties
hereto agree that the failure to enforce any provision or obligation under this
Agreement shall not constitute a waiver thereof or serve as a bar to the
subsequent enforcement of such provision or obligation or any other provisions
or obligation under this Agreement.
20. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable,
and the invalidity or unenforceability of any one or more of the provisions
hereof shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the other provisions
hereof.
21. Joint Drafting. Each of the parties hereto has joined in and contributed
to drafting this Agreement; there shall be no presumption favoring or burdening
any one or more parties hereto based upon draftsmanship.
22. Approvals. Any approval or consent required of any party hereto shall not
be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Further, any approval, consent or
disapproval not issued within any time period specified in this Agreement shall
be deemed to be an approval or consent.
23. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties hereto and contains all of the agreements between said parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof. There is no statement, promise,
agreement, or obligation in existence which may conflict with the terms of this
Agreement or may modify, enlarge, or invalidate this Agreement or any provision
hereof. None of the prior and/or contemporaneous negotiations, preliminary
drafts, or prior versions of this Agreement leading up to its execution and not
set forth herein shall be used by any of the parties to construe or affect the
validity of this Agreement. Each party acknowledges that no representation,
inducement or condition not set forth herein has been made or relied upon by
either party. Further, this Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements,
either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the
subject matter hereof including that certain Letter Agreement between the
parties, dated as of August 10, 1999.
24. Assignment. Neither party may assign its rights or obligations hereunder
without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party
may, without the consent of the other party, assign this Agreement as part of a
merger or a sale of all or substantially all of such party's
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assets. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the successors and
assigns of the parties.
25. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, and each such counterpart shall be deemed to be an original
instrument, but all such counterparts together shall constitute but one
agreement. Photostatic or facsimile reproductions of this Agreement may be made
and relied upon to the same extent as originals.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first above written.
"CS"
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
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Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx,
Its: President/CEO
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"Super Coups"
By: /s/ E. Xxxxxx XxXxxxxx
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E. Xxxxxx XxXxxxxx,
Its: President/CEO
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