EXHIBIT 10.9
Confidential
Master Services and Supply Agreement
This Master Services and Supply Agreement ("Agreement") is made this
4/th/ day of April, 2000 ("Effective Date") by and between PeoplePC, Inc., a
Delaware corporation, having its principal place of business at 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx,
Xxxxx 0000, Xxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 ("PeoplePC") and Ford Motor Company,
a Delaware Corporation, having its principal place of business at Xxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000 ("Ford") (each, a "Party"; collectively, the
"Parties").
Recitals
WHEREAS, PeoplePC makes it possible for people to get connected to the
Internet by offering certain packages of hardware, software and internet access
at affordable prices;
WHEREAS, Ford wishes to help its employees worldwide get connected to
the Internet from their homes by offering them the PeoplePC solution;
WHEREAS, PeoplePC and Ford have entered into that certain non-binding
Memorandum of Understanding dated January 31, 2000 outlining in a general manner
their desire to work together to realize their respective goals; and
WHEREAS, concurrent with the signing of this Agreement, PeoplePC and
Ford are entering into that certain Stock Purchase Agreement of even date
herewith and the related agreements referenced herein (collectively, the "Equity
Investment Agreements") under which, among other things, Ford has agreed to
purchase certain shares of PeoplePC's Series C Preferred Stock;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration the
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby AGREE as
follows:
ARTICLE 1.
DEFINITIONS
Capitalized terms have the meaning ascribed to them elsewhere in this
Agreement and as more fully set forth in Schedule 1 (Definitions).
ARTICLE 2.
JOINT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Section 2.1. Joint Oversight Committee.
PeoplePC and Ford shall establish a joint oversight committee to develop,
oversee and coordinate the implementation and roll-out of the Ford Employee
Connectivity Program ("Joint Oversight Committee" or "JOC"). From time to time,
the JOC may establish subcommittees or project teams to oversee particular
projects or activities, and such subcommittees or project teams
Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions
of this exhibit. The copy filed herewith omits the information subject to the
confidentiality request. Omissions are designated as [*]. A complete version of
this exhibit has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
will be constituted as the JOC agrees including a joint subcommittee on privacy
to oversee the use of data as set forth in Section 8 below.
Section 2.2. Membership.
The JOC will be comprised of representatives from each of PeoplePC and
Ford, selected by such Party. The representatives will have expertise in the
areas designated by the JOC including marketing, billing, distribution,
services, product management and human resources. Each Party shall designate one
of its representatives as its project coordinator to serve as the liaison with
the other Party ("Project Coordinator"). The Project Coordinators for Ford and
PeoplePC shall communicate regularly as to the status of the Scope of Work and
the Ford Employee Connectivity Program to ensure that each Party is kept
informed as to the success of each. Subject to the foregoing provisions of this
Section 2.2, PeoplePC and Ford may replace its respective JOC representatives,
including its Project Coordinator, at any time with prior written notice to the
other Party.
Section 2.3. JOC Meetings.
During the Term, the JOC shall meet at least once per month, or as
otherwise agreed by the Parties, at such locations as the Parties agree;
provided, however, that to the extent possible, the Parties shall attempt to
meet at the location of the other Party on an alternating basis. At its
meetings, the JOC will consistent with the terms of this Agreement: (i)
formulate and review the Scope of Work objectives; (ii) monitor the progress of
the Scope of Work towards those objectives; (iii) review the Ford Employee
Connectivity Program generally; and (iv) undertake and/or approve such matters
as provided for the JOC under this Agreement. With the consent of the other
Party, other representatives of a Party may attend JOC or subcommittee meetings
as non-participating observers. The JOC may also convene or be polled or
consulted from time to time by means of telecommunications, video conferences or
correspondence, as deemed necessary or appropriate. Each Party shall bear its
own personnel and travel costs and expenses relating to the JOC meetings.
Section 2.4. Decisions.
Decisions of the JOC will be made by mutual agreement on a course of action
by both PeoplePC and Ford. If the PeoplePC and Ford are not able to reach
mutual agreement on an issue, then the issue will be referred to for resolution
through good faith negotiations between the Chief Executive Officer of PeoplePC
and Chief Information Officer of Ford. If the issue is not resolved through
such negotiations, then the issue will be considered not approved by the JOC and
the existing Rollout Plan and Ford Employee Connectivity Program will be remain
in effect unless a change is approved by the JOC or such executives of PeoplePC
and Ford.
ARTICLE 3.
SCOPE OF WORK AND FORD EMPLOYEE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM
Section 3.1. Scope of Work General.
The scope of work will specify the objectives, schedule and work plan for
the implementation and roll-out of the Ford Employee Connectivity Program
("Scope of Work"). It is
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anticipated that the Scope of Work will, among other things, specify: (i) on a
facility-by-facility and country-by-country basis the timing and manner for
availability of the Ford Employee Connectivity Program; (ii) the procedure for
delivery of the PeoplePC Solutions to Eligible Employees at each plant including
alternatives to in-home delivery, provided that such alternatives are cost-
neutral; (iii) the process for collection of the Co-Pay and remittance to Ford
including the manner in which payment may be made by Eligible Employees as well
as Ford's responsibilities in the event of delinquency or default by such
Eligible Employees; (iv) rollout of Localization (up to a maximum of fourteen
(14) mutually agreed upon designated languages); and (v) those other details
necessary for the implementation of the Ford Employee Connectivity Program.
Section 3.2. Ford Employee Connectivity Program General
The Ford employee connectivity program ("Ford Employee Connectivity
Program") will consist of certain bundled packages of hardware, software and
internet access services to be made available to Eligible Employees as further
detailed in Exhibit B (each such combined package, a "PeoplePC Solution"). Ford
acknowledges that PeoplePC shall have no obligation to provide telephone
services or electricity to enable Eligible Employees to use the PeoplePC
Solution, that Eligible Employees must determine what qualifies as a local call,
and that, the intention of Ford is that such basic services shall be the
responsibility of Eligible Employees. While the Parties intend to provide the
basic configuration as identified in Exhibit B in the United States and similar
configurations on a worldwide basis, the Parties acknowledge that the
manufacturer or supplier of the components or individual services of a PeoplePC
Solution may vary from Eligible Employee to Eligible Employee or from region to
region and that such variation will not constitute a modification of the Ford
Employee Connectivity Program as contemplated in Section 3.3 below; provided,
however, that such variation is mutually agreed upon and each solution meets the
configuration requirements set forth therein. Subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, including the Member's Agreement, each Eligible
Employee will have the opportunity to obtain a PeoplePC Solution from PeoplePC.
Ford shall provide PeoplePC with a method and appropriate data to permit
PeoplePC to verify and authenticate the status of employees of Ford and Ford
Affiliates as Eligible Employees.
Section 3.3. Modifications
The Scope of Work and/or the Ford Employee Connectivity Program may only be
modified by the Parties; provided, however, that neither Party shall withhold
their consent to the modification of the Ford Employee Connectivity Program
where required to conform to the applicable laws, rules, regulations or other
constraints in which an Eligible Employee resides. The Parties acknowledge
that, due to applicable restrictions, the lack of suitable local infrastructure,
or otherwise, including telecommunications facilities, certain Eligible
Employees may not be provided access to or offered the opportunity to
participate in, the Ford Employee Connectivity Program on a commercially
reasonable basis. In such instances, the Parties shall discuss in good faith
commercially reasonable alternatives to offering the PeoplePC Solutions for
Eligible Employees located in these areas and cost allocations for such
alternatives.
Section 3.4. Implementation Responsibilities
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PeoplePC shall have primary responsibility for the administration of the
Ford Employee Connectivity Program and shall make available the PeoplePC
Solutions to Eligible Employees through the Ford Employee Connectivity Program
and to perform its other responsibilities described below in accordance with the
Scope of Work. Ford and Ford Affiliates shall actively promote the PeoplePC
Solutions to Eligible Employees as a part of the Ford Employee Connectivity
Program and to perform its other responsibilities described below. Each Party
shall dedicate and utilize adequate manpower and equipment to perform its
respective obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement.
Section 3.5. Expenses and Adherence to Rules
Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or agreed to by the
Parties, each Party shall bear its own expenses, and all direct and related
costs associated with its personnel, in connection with conducting its
activities under this Agreement. For employees who may from time to time work
at the other Party's site, the hosting party will provide a suitable cubicle or
other appropriate and secure office space and/or storage facilities and the
employing party will bear all other costs, including salary and benefits, for
such employees. Each Party shall ensure that all of its personnel and
subcontractors working on the other Party's premises follow the host Party's
guidelines, policies and instructions while on the host Party's premises,
including confidentiality and security procedures.
ARTICLE 4.
PURCHASE AND SUPPLY
Section 4.1. Purchase and Supply of PeoplePC Solutions
PeoplePC shall sell to Ford and Ford Affiliates, and Ford and Ford
Affiliates shall purchase from PeoplePC, the PeoplePC Solutions in the manner
set forth in Exhibit X. Xxxx and Ford Affiliates acknowledge and agree that it
may only purchase the PeoplePC Solutions for the purpose of distributing them to
Eligible Employees for their home use only. In addition, Eligible Employees the
opportunity to purchase Solutions Upgrades set forth in Exhibit B. In no event,
however, shall PeoplePC have any obligation to offer Eligible Employees the
opportunity to downgrade PeoplePC Solutions, in whole or in part.
Section 4.2. Promotion of Ford Employee Connectivity Program
Ford and Ford Affiliates will make commercially reasonable efforts to
develop and implement a communication strategy to ensure Ford Employee
Connectivity Program success worldwide and bear all costs associated with such
efforts (including associated agency fees) ("Marketing Plan"). Ford and
PeoplePC will work together to develop and implement Ford Employee Connectivity
Program communication strategies. During the Term, except as necessary to
perform its obligations under the Existing Program, Ford and Ford Affiliates
shall not market, promote or distribute any solutions materially similar to or
competitive with the PeoplePC Solutions, in whole or in part, to Eligible
Employees or employees of Ford or Ford Affiliates. Without limiting the
foregoing, Ford shall not materially modify or otherwise materially extend the
scope of the
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Existing Program. In no event shall Ford or Ford Affiliates subsidize employee
purchases under such program(s).
ARTICLE 5.
WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT
Section 5.1. Development
PeoplePC shall design, develop, maintain and host a web page that will
welcome Eligible Employees that have obtained a PeoplePC Solution and that will
be programmed as the default home page on the installed browser of each PeoplePC
Solution ("Welcome Page"). The design of the Welcome Page will be based upon
the design of the welcome pages currently utilized by People PC. Any changes to
such design must be mutually agreed upon by the Parties. PeoplePC shall consult
with Ford on the content and format of the Welcome Page and shall reserve
approximately [*] of the available text space on the Welcome Page for the
display of content created by Ford and provided to PeoplePC for inclusion on the
Welcome Page and another [*] for general navigational, program management and
assistance functions including search, web basics, e-mail and help. PeoplePC
shall modify the installed browser interface to include a Ford-branded icon on
the toolbar and desktop that will point to a designated URL address identified
by Ford, as may be changed by Ford from time to time. Access to the Welcome Page
will be restricted to registered and authenticated Eligible Employees. Prior to
accessing the Welcome Page, each employee will be required to input their user
identification and password authentication information. PeoplePC shall use
industry standard security protocols.
Section 5.2. Localization
The JOC shall develop a plan for the Localization of the Welcome Page for
non-U.S. English speaking Eligible Employees; provided, however, that no more
than fourteen (14) mutually agreed upon designated languages are included in
such Localization plan.
Section 5.3. Right to Use Name and Logo
(a) Ford hereby grants to PeoplePC a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free
license to use and display the logos of Ford ("Ford Logos") on the Welcome Page
and on other Marketing Materials approved by Ford. Each use of the Ford Logos
shall be in accordance with the Trademark Usage Guidelines and
Publicity/Advertising Guidelines (MSP10-150) provided by Ford to PeoplePC;
except however, PeoplePC shall have the right to use Ford Logos as expressly
provided in this Agreement and Ford shall provide its prompt approval or
disapproval of use of such Ford Logo after its submission to Ford.
(b) PeoplePC acknowledges that all right, title and interest in the Ford Logos
are owned exclusively by Ford and that no right is provided to PeoplePC except
the limited license set forth herein. All goodwill arising from the use of the
Ford Logos shall inure solely to the benefit of Ford.
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*****Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
ARTICLE 6.
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Section 6.1. Help Desks
During the Term, PeoplePC shall maintain a help desk for questions about
the Ford Employee Connectivity Program available to Eligible Employees for
telephone support on a 24 hours-per-day/7 days-per-week basis. Ford shall
provide information support regarding the Ford Employee Connectivity Program,
including without limitation the provision of information regarding the Ford
Employee Connectivity Program through e-mail communications, intranet and
personnel contacts within the various Ford facilities.
Section 6.2. Coordination
Ford and PeoplePC shall work together to develop a process to transfer
requests received by their respective help desks that are more properly
addressed by the other help desk.
Section 6.3. Localization
The JOC shall develop a plan for the Localization of the help desk support
for non-U.S. English speaking Eligible Employees; provided, however, that no
more than fourteen (14) mutually agreed upon designated languages are included
in such Localization plan.
Section 6.4. Internet Service Providers.
PeoplePC will obtain and maintain a network of internet service providers
for the PeoplePC Solution which provides for simple access to the Internet for
Eligible Employees where it is available on commercially reasonable terms.
PeoplePC will, with consultation from Ford, be responsible for decisions
regarding the maintenance and establishment of such network. In addition,
PeoplePC will develop Localization capabilities (for a maximum of fourteen (14)
mutually agreed upon designated languages) for the Web pages provided to
Eligible Employees as part of the PeoplePC Solution.
Section 6.5. Billing Services.
People PC will administer and process payments owing by Eligible Employees
to Ford for certain services and goods related to PeoplePC Solutions (including,
without limitation, Upgrades and employee co-payments) ("EE Payments") on Ford's
behalf in a manner agreed upon in the Scope of Work. The parties agree that the
cost of such administration processing of payments shall be borne by Ford.
PeoplePC agrees that it will not charge payment processing fees where EE
Payments are made by the Eligible Employees with valid credit cards and debit
cards ("Credit Cards"). Where payment is not available or feasible through
Credit Cards, the parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to
establish alternative methods of payments by Eligible Employees. Where payment
is made in a manner other than through Credit Cards, Ford shall pay for all
associated processing and billing fees incurred by PeoplePC. The parties agree
that the Scope of Work will include mutually agreeable escalation of collection
procedures. Notwithstanding anything
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in this Agreement, in no event shall PeoplePC be liable to Ford or Ford
Affiliates for an Eligible Employee's failure to pay amounts owing by Eligible
Employees to Ford.
Section 6.6 Additional Member Services.
The Parties may agree from time to time through the Scope of Work or
otherwise in writing on (i) additional services or features to be provided to
Eligible Employees in connection with such Eligible Employee's use of the
PeoplePC Solutions (including without limitation instant messaging and content
filtering), and (ii) which Party shall bear the costs of such additional
services and features.
ARTICLE 7.
ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS
Section 7.1. Additional Obligations
The Parties have agreed to the terms for additional obligations outlined in
Exhibit C.
ARTICLE 8.
DATA
Section 8.1. Registration.
Prior to obtaining a PeoplePC Solution, Eligible Employees will be
obligated to complete PeoplePC's registration process which includes agreeing to
the terms and conditions of the Ford Member Agreement and any other related or
necessary financing services agreements ("Registration Process").
Section 8.2. Types
(a) Registration Data. All personally identifying data or information (e.g.,
name, address, e-mail address) collected from Eligible Employees during the
Registration Process will constitute "Registration Data." Registration Data
does not include any Marketing Data.
(b) Marketing Data. All aggregated data or information collected from
Eligible Employees from their use of the PeoplePC Solution including their use
of the Buyers Club will constitute "Marketing Data." Marketing Data does not
include any data that personally identifies an Eligible Employee.
Section 8.3. Ownership and Use
(a) Registration Data. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
the Registration Data will be deemed the Confidential Information of Ford. Ford
hereby grants to PeoplePC a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable,
royalty-free license to use the Registration Data: (i) to fulfill its
obligations under this Agreement; and (ii) in the normal course of providing,
offering or supporting the PeoplePC Solution to Eligible Employees and the
administration of the Buyers Club to Eligible Employees. Use by PeoplePC of the
Registration Data
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will also be subject to the privacy policy established by the joint subcommittee
on privacy and applicable law.
(b) Marketing Data. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
the Marketing Data will be deemed the Confidential Information of PeoplePC.
PeoplePC shall not use the Marketing Data in a manner which would identify in
the aggregate the participation of Eligible Employees in the Ford Employee
Connectivity Program or spending behavior of Eligible Employees as distinct from
other users of PeoplePC.
ARTICLE 9.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Section 9.1. Representations and Warranties of PeoplePC
PeoplePC hereby represents and warrants that: (i) all corporate action on
the part of PeoplePC, its officers, directors and shareholders necessary for the
authorization of this Agreement and the performance of all of its obligations of
PeoplePC hereunder has been taken; (ii) this Agreement, when executed and
delivered, will be a valid and binding obligation of PeoplePC enforceable in
accordance with its terms; and (iii) entering into this Agreement and
performance hereunder does not and will not violate any agreement existing
between PeoplePC and any third party.
Section 9.2. Representations and Warranties of Xxxx
Xxxx hereby represent and warrant that: (i) all corporate action on the
part of Ford, the Ford Affiliates, officers, directors and shareholders
necessary for the authorization of this Agreement and the performance of all of
the obligations of Ford and Ford Affiliates hereunder has been taken; (ii) this
Agreement, when executed and delivered, will be a valid and binding obligation
of Ford enforceable in accordance with its terms; and (iii) entering into this
Agreement and performance hereunder does not and will not violate any agreement
existing between Ford and any third party.
Section 9.3. Disclaimer.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION SECTION 10 (WARRANTY) OF EXHIBIT A, PEOPLEPC AND ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE
NO WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE RELATING
TO ANY OF THE GOODS, SERVICES OR INFORMATION PROVIDED OR MADE AVAILABLE UNDER
THIS AGREEMENT, AND PEOPLEPC AND ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL
OTHER EXPRESS, STATUTORY AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-
INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED CONDITION OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY. ALL SOFTWARE IS
LICENSED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY AND INTERNET SERVICES ARE PROVIDED
ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. PEOPLEPC AND ITS SUPPLIERS DO NOT
WARRANT THAT (I) THE OPERATION OF PEOPLEPC SOLUTIONS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR
ERROR FREE; (II) PEOPLEPC
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SOLUTIONS WILL MEET THE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES' REQUIREMENTS; (III) THE PEOPLEPC
SOLUTIONS WILL OPERATE IN COMBINATIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS SELECTED BY THE END
USER; (IV) THAT ALL SOFTWARE ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR (V) THE UPTIME OF THE
INTERNET OR TELEPHONIC CONNECTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCESS THE INTERNET WILL BE
AVAILABLE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION.
ARTICLE 10.
INDEMNIFICATION
Section 10.1. Indemnification by PeoplePC
(a) PeoplePC shall defend, at its own expense, any claim, suit, action or
proceeding brought against Ford or Ford Affiliates by any third party which, if
true would be a breach of any of the representations or warranties made by
PeoplePC under Section 9.1 of this Agreement or a violation by PeoplePC of any
law, ordinance or regulation (each, a "Ford Claim"). PeoplePC shall pay any
damages and costs finally awarded against Ford or Ford Affiliates and/or any
settlement amounts entered into with respect to such claim.
(b) PeoplePC shall have no obligation to Ford or Ford Affiliates under this
Section 10.1 unless (i) Ford promptly notifies PeoplePC of any Ford Claim for
which indemnification is sought pursuant to this Section 10.1 by Ford; (ii) Ford
provides PeoplePC with a copy of each communication notice or other action
relating to said claim; (iii) PeoplePC has the right to assume sole authority to
conduct the trial or settlement of such claim or any negotiations related
thereto at PeoplePC's expense; and (iv) Ford provides PeoplePC with all non-
privileged information and assistance reasonably requested by PeoplePC, at its
own expense, in connection with such claim or suit.
(c) PeoplePC shall keep Ford informed of, and consult with Ford in connection
with the progress of each Ford Claim; and PeoplePC shall not have any right,
without Ford's written consent, to settle any Ford Claim if such settlement
arises from or is part of any criminal action, suit or proceeding or contains an
acknowledgement of liability on the part of Ford or Ford Affiliates. Ford shall
have the right, in its absolute discretion, to employ at its own expense,
attorneys of its own choice and subject to the foregoing, to participate in the
defense of any Ford Claim.
Section 10.2. Indemnification by Ford
(a) Ford shall defend, at its own expense, any claim, suit, action or
proceeding brought against PeoplePC by any third party which, if true would be a
breach of any of the representations or warranties made by Ford under this
Agreement or a violation by Ford or Ford Affiliates of any law, ordinance or
regulation (each, a "PeoplePC Claim"). Ford shall pay any damages and costs
finally awarded against PeoplePC and/or any settlement amounts entered into with
respect to such claim.
(b) Ford shall have no obligation to People under this Section 10.2 unless (i)
PeoplePC promptly notifies Ford of any PeoplePC Claim for which indemnification
is sought pursuant to this Section 10.2 by PeoplePC; (ii) PeoplePC provides Ford
with a copy of each communication notice
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or other action relating to said claim; (iii) Ford has the right to assume sole
authority to conduct the trial or settlement of such claim or any negotiations
related thereto at Ford's expense; and (iv) PeoplePC provides Ford with all non-
privileged information and assistance reasonably requested by Ford, at its own
expense, in connection with such claim or suit.
(c) Ford shall keep PeoplePC informed of, and consult with PeoplePC in
connection with the progress of each PeoplePC Claim; and Ford shall not have any
right, without PeoplePC's prior written consent, to settle any PeoplePC Claim if
such settlement arises from or is part of any criminal action, suit or
proceeding or contains an acknowledgement of liability on the part of PeoplePC.
PeoplePC shall have the right, in its absolute discretion, to employ at its own
expense, attorneys of its own choice and subject to the foregoing, to
participate in the defense of any PeoplePC Claim.
ARTICLE 11.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
Section 11.1. Exclusion of Damages.
NEITHER PARTY OR ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER OR ANY END USER
FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS OR
EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, HOWEVER CAUSED AND WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCTS LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE
GOODS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA OR SYSTEM USE, AND OTHER BUSINESS LOSS,
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH PARTY OR SUPPLIER KNOWS OR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS, OR EXPENSES.
Section 11.2. Cap
IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS
OF FORM OR THE NUMBER OF ACTION(S), EXCEED THE AMOUNTS RECEIVED BY PEOPLEPC FROM
FORD UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
Section 11.3. Failure of Essential Purpose.
The limitations specified in this Article 11 shall survive and apply even
if any limited remedy specified in this Agreement is found to have failed of its
essential purpose.
ARTICLE 12.
TERM AND TERMINATION
Section 12.1. Term
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Article
12, this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and continue in full
force and effect for three (3) years thereafter ("Term").
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Section 12.2. Termination for Default
If either Party materially defaults in the performance of any of its
material obligations hereunder, and if such default is not cured within sixty
(60) days after written notice complaining thereof is received by such Party
indicating the (i) nature and basis of such default and (ii) non-defaulting
Party's intention to terminate this Agreement under this Section 12.2 if such
default is not cured or remedied, then the non-defaulting Party may terminate
this Agreement at any time by written notice to that effect to such Party, as
long as such default remains uncured or unremedied. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Ford may not terminate its purchase obligations under any accepted
Release, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of PeoplePC.
Section 12.3. Effect of Termination
In the event of any termination or expiration of this Agreement: (i) Ford
shall pay to PeoplePC all fees or other amounts due and/or owing to PeoplePC
under Releases issued by Ford and accepted by PeoplePC at the time of such
termination upon PeoplePC's fulfillment of such orders; (ii) PeoplePC shall
provide support to Eligible Employees regarding the PeoplePC Solutions in
accordance with the terms of the Member Agreement; (iii) the end user license
agreements relating to the Software will survive in accordance with their terms;
and (iv) PeoplePC shall modify the Welcome Page to remove the content provided
by Ford and to add a link to a URL specified by Ford.
Section 12.4. Survival.
The following provisions of this Agreement will survive any expiration or
termination hereof: Sections 5.3(b), 6.5 and 8.3 as well as Articles 9, 10, 11,
12.3, 12.4, 13, 14 and 15 of the Agreement and Articles 9, 10 and 11 of Exhibit
A. In addition, Exhibit C shall survive for a three (3) year period with
respect to each Eligible Employee who received a PeoplePC Solution under this
Agreement prior to the effective date of termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 13.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Section 13.1. Arbitration
If either party initiates litigation on such contractual causes, the other
party shall have the right to initiate mediation and binding arbitration in
accordance with the following: (i) in the case of Ford and Ford Affiliates
located in countries outside of Europe, the Model Procedure for Mediation of
Business Disputes of the Center for Public Resources, in the case of
arbitration, the CPR Rules for Non-Administered Arbitration of Business Disputes
("CPR"); (ii) in the case of any Ford and Ford Affiliates located in Europe,
with the then-current Model Procedure for Mediation of Business Disputes of the
CPR Institute for Business Resolution or the mediation procedures of the Centre
for Dispute Resolution ("CEDR") and, in the case of arbitration, the Rules of
the London Court of International Arbitration.
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(1) The parties will jointly appoint a mutually acceptable mediator or
arbitrator, seeking assistance in such regard from CPR or CEDR, as appropriate,
if they have been unable to agree upon such appointment within 20 days.
(2) The parties agree to participate in good faith in the mediation and
negotiations related thereto for a period of 30 days. If the parties are not
successful in resolving the dispute through the mediation, then the parties
agree to submit the matter to binding arbitration by a sole arbitrator in
accordance with the CPR Rules for Non-Administered Arbitration of Business
Disputes, or, where the mediation procedures of CEDR have been adopted, in
accordance with the Rules of the London Court of International Arbitration.
(3) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing, mediation or
arbitration involving Ford and any Ford Affiliate located outside of Europe,
shall take place in New York City, conducted exclusively in English and are
subject to the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C.A. (S) 1 et seq. and judgment
upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator, if any, may be entered by any U.S.
court having jurisdiction thereof. Mediation or arbitration involving any Ford
or Ford Affiliate located in Europe shall take place in London and conducted
exclusively in English. Equitable remedies shall be available in any
arbitration. Punitive and exemplary damages shall not be awarded.
ARTICLE 14.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Section 14.1. Confidentiality Obligation.
Each Party may use the Confidential Information of the other Party as
necessary to fulfill their obligations or exercise their rights under this
Agreement or as otherwise expressly permitted hereunder. The Receiving Party
shall take all reasonable measures to protect the secrecy of and avoid the
disclosure and unauthorized use of the Disclosing Party's Confidential
Information. In preserving the confidence of the Confidential Information, the
Receiving Party shall use the same standard of care that it would use to secure
and safeguard its own confidential information, but in no event less than
reasonable care. The Receiving Party shall, at its own expense: (i) immediately
notify the Disclosing Party of any material unauthorized possession, use or
knowledge, or attempt thereof, of the Confidential Information by any person or
entity which may have become known to such person arising from the disclosure to
the Receiving Party; (ii) promptly furnish to the Disclosing Party full details
of the unauthorized possession, use or knowledge, or attempt thereof, and use
reasonable efforts to assist the Disclosing Party in investigating or preventing
the recurrence of any unauthorized possession, use of knowledge or attempt
thereof, of the Confidential Information; and (iii) promptly use all reasonable
efforts to prevent a recurrence of any unauthorized possession, use or knowledge
of the Confidential Information. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event a
third party gains access to the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party
despite the reasonable efforts of the Receiving Party, the Receiving Party shall
not be deemed to be in breach of this Agreement so long as the Receiving Party
uses reasonable efforts to prevent further disclosure or use of such
Confidential Information.
Section 14.2. Confidentiality of Agreement.
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Each Party agrees that the terms and conditions, but not the existence, of
this Agreement shall be treated as the other's Confidential Information and that
no reference to the terms and conditions of this Agreement or to activities
pertaining thereto can be made in any form of public or commercial advertising
without the prior written consent of the other Party; provided, however, that
each Party may disclose the terms and conditions of this Agreement: (i) as
required by any court or other governmental body; (ii) as otherwise required by
law; (iii) to legal counsel of the Parties; (iv) in connection with the
requirements of an initial public offering or securities filing; (v) in
confidence, to accountants, banks, auditors, appraisers and financing sources
and their advisors; (vi) in confidence, in connection with the enforcement of
this Agreement or rights under this Agreement; or (vii) in confidence, in
connection with a merger or acquisition or proposed merger or acquisition, or
the like. In addition, Ford may provide this Agreement in confidence to any
Ford Affiliate interested in participating in the FECP.
Section 14.3. Compelled Disclosure.
If a Receiving Party believes that it will be compelled by a court or other
authority to disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party, it shall
give the Disclosing Party prompt written notice so that the Disclosing Party may
take steps to oppose or restrict such disclosure.
Section 14.4. Remedies.
Unauthorized use by a Party of the other Party's Confidential Information
will diminish the value of such information. Therefore, if a Party breaches any
of its obligations with respect to confidentiality or use of Confidential
Information hereunder, the other Party shall be entitled to seek equitable
relief to protect its interest therein, including injunctive relief, as well as
money damages.
ARTICLE 15.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Section 15.1. Governing Law.
The laws of the State of New York (irrespective of its choice of law
principles) govern the validity of this Agreement, the construction of its terms
and the interpretation and enforcement of the rights and duties of the Parties.
THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS SHALL NOT APPLY TO THIS AGREEMENT.
Section 15.2. Independent Contractors.
The Parties are independent contractors. Nothing contained herein or done
pursuant to this Agreement shall constitute either Party the agent of the other
Party for any purpose or in any sense whatsoever, or constitute the Parties as
partners or joint venturers.
Section 15.3. Assignment.
Neither Party shall assign or delegate this Agreement, or any of its rights
or duties hereunder, directly or indirectly, to any third party without the
prior written consent of the other Party except in
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connection with a Change of Control. Any act in derogation of the foregoing is
null and void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will inure to the
benefit of any successors or assigns.
Section 15.4. Amendment.
No alteration, amendment, waiver, cancellation or any other change in any
term or condition of this Agreement is valid or binding on either Party unless
mutually assented to in writing by both Parties.
Section 15.5. No Waiver.
The failure of either Party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of
this Agreement, or the failure to require at any time performance by the other
Party of any of the provisions of this Agreement, may in no way be construed to
be a present or future waiver of such provisions, nor in any way affect the
validity of either Party to enforce each and every such provision thereafter.
The express waiver by either Party of any provision, condition or requirement of
this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any future obligation to comply
with such provision, condition or requirement.
Section 15.6. Force Majeure.
Neither Party may be deemed in default hereunder, nor shall it hold the
other Party responsible for any cessation, interruption or delay in the
performance of its obligations under this Agreement (other than for payments due
hereunder) due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including: any fire,
flood, earthquake or other natural disaster, act of God, war or armed conflict
(whether or not officially declared), strikes, civil disturbance, disruption of
the public markets or the failure of supply, transportation, telecommunications,
power or other essential commodity or service required in the conduct of its
business, and other similar causes to those listed, in each case where failure
to perform is beyond the reasonable control, and not caused by the negligence
of, the non-performing Party (each a "Force Majeure Event"); provided that the
Party relying upon this Section 15.6: (a) has given the other Party written
notice thereof promptly thereof and (b) shall take all reasonable steps
necessary under the circumstances to mitigate the effects of the Force Majeure
Event upon which such notice is based. The time for performance of an
obligation under this Agreement will be extended for the time period lost due to
the delay. If PeoplePC is affected by a Force Majeure Event, then PeoplePC may,
without incurring any liability to Ford, allocate, delay or limit deliveries of
any PeoplePC Solutions; provided, however, PeoplePC allocate in a fair and
reasonable manner. If the notifying Party is prevented from fulfilling its
obligations under this Agreement by a Force Majeure Event for a period exceeding
forty-five (45) days after such obligation is due, then the other Party may at
its option terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 12.2 upon written
notice.
Section 15.7. Severability.
If, for any reason, a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision
of this Agreement, or portion thereof, to be invalid or unenforceable, such
provision of the Agreement will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so
as to effect the intent of the Parties, and the remainder of this Agreement will
continue in full force and effect. The Parties agree to negotiate in good faith
an
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enforceable substitute provision for any invalid or unenforceable provision that
most nearly achieves the intent and economic effect of such provision.
Section 15.8. Currency/Language
All payments to be made by one Party to the other Party under this
Agreement shall be made in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise reasonably requested by
PeoplePC. All communications from one Party to the other Party under this
Agreement or proceedings relating to this Agreement shall be made or conducted
in English.
Section 15.9. Notices.
All notices, requests, demands, waivers, and other communications required
or permitted hereunder must be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly
given: (i) when delivered by hand or confirmed facsimile transmission; (ii) one
day after delivery by receipted overnight delivery; or (iii) four days after
being mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, with
postage prepaid to the following, or to such other person or address as either
Party shall furnish to the other Party in writing pursuant to the above:
(a) in the case of notices to PeoplePC, to the General Counsel at the relevant
address set forth at the beginning of this Agreement, with a required copy to
Xxxx Xxxxx, Esq., Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx & Xxxxxx, 000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxx, Xxxx
Xxxx, XX 00000.
(b) in the case of notices to Ford, to Ford IT Purchasing Manager at 0000
Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000 with a copy to Office of the General
Counsel also at the address set forth in the beginning of this Agreement.
Section 15.10. Entire Agreement.
The terms and conditions herein contained, and the referenced Schedules and
Exhibits which are hereby incorporated herein by reference, constitute the
entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof
and supersede all previous and contemporaneous agreements and understandings,
whether oral or written, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof, including without limitation that certain Memorandum of Understanding
dated January 31, 2000. In the event of any differing, conflicting or
inconsistent terms between this Agreement and the terms of any of its Exhibits
or Schedules, including the Global Terms for Production Parts and Non-Production
Goods and Services, the Purchase Order, Release or any acceptance or
confirmation thereof in Exhibit A the terms of this Agreement shall control.
Section 15.11. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts or duplicate originals, both
of which shall be regarded as one and the same instrument, and which are the
official and governing version in the interpretation of this Agreement.
Section 15.12. Captions and Headings.
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The captions and headings used in this Agreement are used for convenience
only and are not to be given any legal effect
Section 15.13. Construction.
This Agreement is to be fairly interpreted and construed in accordance with
its terms and without strict interpretation or construction in favor of or
against either Party. Each Party had the opportunity to consult with counsel
in the negotiation of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
by duly authorized officers or representatives to be effective as of the date
first above written.
PeoplePC, Inc. Ford Motor Company
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxx By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxx Xxxxx Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Title: CEO Title: Ford Motor Company
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SCHEDULE 1
DEFINITIONS
1. Definitions
(a) "Buyers Club" means the on-line buying club made available by PeoplePC
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to Members through which Members may purchase goods and services from Buyers
Club Partners as may be modified by PeoplePC from time to time.
(b) "Buyers Club Partner" means a company or person that offers goods or
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services for sale through the Buyers Club.
(c) "Change of Control" means with respect to a Party: (i) the direct or
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indirect acquisition of either (a) the majority of the voting stock of such
Party or (b) all or substantially all of the assets of such Party, by another
entity in a single transaction or series of related transactions; or (ii) such
Party is merged with, or into, another entity.
(d) "Confidential Information" means (i) any information disclosed by one
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Party (the "Disclosing Party") to the other (the "Receiving Party"), which, if
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in written, graphic, machine-readable or other tangible form is marked as
"Confidential" or "Proprietary", or which, if disclosed orally or by
demonstration, is identified or should reasonably be understood to be at the
time of initial disclosure as confidential and reduced to a writing marked
"Confidential" and delivered to the Receiving Party within thirty (30) days of
such disclosure; (ii) the terms of this Agreement as set forth in Section 14.2;
and (iii) any other information so designated under this Agreement.
Confidential Information does not include, however, any information that the
Receiving Party can demonstrate: (a) was independently developed by the
Receiving Party without any use of the Disclosing Party's Confidential
Information or by the Receiving Party's employees or other agents (or
independent contractors hired by the Receiving Party) who have not been exposed
to the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information; (b) becomes known to the
Receiving Party, without restriction, from a source other than the Disclosing
Party without breach of this Agreement and that had a right to disclose it; (c)
was in the public domain at the time it was disclosed or becomes in the public
domain through no act or omission of the Receiving Party; or (d) was rightfully
known to the Receiving Party, without restriction, at the time of disclosure.
(e) "Co-Pay" means the amount paid by each Eligible Employee for a
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PeoplePC Solution.
(f) "Existing Program" means the agreement in existence as of the
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Effective Date between Ford Motor Company and a supplier ("Supplier") pursuant
to which Supplier makes available to employees of Ford various personal computer
products manufactured by such Supplier at a discount from the standard list
price.
(g) "Eligible Employees" means those employees of Ford and Ford Affiliates
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determined to be eligible for receipt of a PeoplePC Solution through the Ford
Employee Connectivity Program in accordance with the following criteria as may
be modified from time to time by the JOC in
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writing: all eligible full-time employees of Ford and its wholly owned
affiliates as of the Effective Date and such other employees as may be agreed
upon by the Parties in writing.
(h) "Equity Investment Agreements" has the meaning set forth in the
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recitals.
(i) "Force Majeure Event" has the meaning set forth in Section 15.7.
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(j) "Ford Affiliate" means a corporation, limited liability company or
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other entity of similar nature that is controlled by Ford, such control to be
measured by the beneficial ownership of a majority of the voting stock or equity
of that entity.
(k) "Ford Claim" has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1.
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(1) "Ford Employee Connectivity Program" has the meaning set forth in
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Section 3.2.
(m) "Ford Logos" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3.
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(o) "Ford Member Agreement" means the three (3) year on-line agreement
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governing the relationship between Eligible Employees and PeoplePC, including
the material terms currently found at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxx.xxx. and
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such other terms as mutually agreed upon by the Parties.
(p) "Infringement Claim" has the meaning set forth in Section 11 of
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Exhibit A.
(q) "Joint Oversight Committee" or "JOC" has the meaning set forth in
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Section 2.1.
(r) "Localization" means the translation of English language materials
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into a designated non-English language such that a user fluent in such non-
English language would be able to understand and/or operate such materials to
the same extent a user fluent in English would be able to understand and/or
operate such materials in English.
(s) "Marketing Data" has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2.
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(t) "Marketing Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2.
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(u) "Net Revenues" means gross revenues actually received by PeoplePC from
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a Buyers Club Partner for the sale of a Partner Product through the Buyers Club
to an Eligible Employee less amounts paid or credited to a Buyers Club Partner
for returns, refunds or other allowances.
(v) "Order Fulfillment Form" means the form (as determined by PeoplePC
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consistent with the terms of this Agreement) which shall be submitted by
Eligible Employees who desire to order a PeoplePC Solution pursuant to the terms
of this Agreement.
(w) "Partner Product" means a good or service offered for sale through the
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Buyers Club.
(x) "PeoplePC Solution" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2 and any
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other software hardware or services that the Parties may agree upon.
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(y) "Project Coordinator" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.
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(z) "Purchase Order" a non-binding order for People PC Solutions Issued by
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Ford to PeoplePC, consistent with the terms of this Agreement. Unless otherwise
agreed to in writing by PeoplePC, the provisions of the Purchase Order shall not
contain any obligations, restrictions or specifications on PeoplePC, and any
such provisions shall be deemed by the parties to be null and void and without
force or effect.
(aa) "Registration Data" has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2.
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(bb) "Release" means a binding order by Ford or Ford Affiliates to purchase
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People PC Solutions in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Unless
otherwise agreed to in writing by PeoplePC, the provisions of the Release shall
not contain any obligations, restrictions or specifications on PeoplePC, and any
such provisions shall be deemed by the parties to be null and void and without
force or effect.
(cc) "Scope of Work" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.
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(dd) "Software" has the meaning set forth in Section 9 of Exhibit A.
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(ee) "Solution Upgrade" means an upgrade to the basic PeoplePC Solution as
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set forth in Exhibit B and identified as the "Basic Configuration".
(ff) "Term" has the meaning set forth in Section 12.1.
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(gg) "Warranty Period" has the meaning set forth the applicable supplier
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warranty.
(hh) "Welcome Page" has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.
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2. Construction
(a) All references in this Agreement to "Articles," "Sections" and
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"Exhibits" refer to the articles, sections and exhibits of this Agreement.
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(b) As used in this Agreement, neutral pronouns and any variations thereof
shall be deemed to include the feminine and masculine and all terms used in the
singular shall be deemed to include the plural, and vice versa, as the context
may require.
(c) The words "hereof," "herein" and "hereunder" and other words of
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similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole, as the same may from time to
time be amended or supplemented, and not to any subdivision contained in this
Agreement.
(d) The word "including" when used herein is not intended to be exclusive
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and means "including, without limitation."
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EXHIBIT A
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GLOBAL TERMS
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FOR PRODUCTION PARTS AND NON-PRODUCTION GOODS AND SERVICES
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GENERAL
These terms and conditions and associated documents are issued on behalf of
the Ford company identified on the face of a Purchase Order or Release as the
"Buyer" and will apply to all orders issued to PeoplePC as the PeoplePC for the
PeoplePC Solutions and for the prices identified in Exhibit B hereto. PeoplePC
Solutions may be ordered by Ford or Ford Affiliates and distributed only to its
"Eligible Employees" as that term is defined and agreed upon by the parties in
the Agreement.
1. OFFER and ACCEPTANCE
(a) Within three (3) days following the Effective Date of the Agreement,
Ford shall issue a Purchase Order. Upon receipt of a Purchase Order, PeoplePC
shall indicate its acceptance in writing or promptly inform Ford of its
rejection and reasons therefor. Thereafter, a Release against Purchase Order is
an offer to PeoplePC by Ford or Ford Affiliates to enter into the purchase and
supply agreement it describes. Each Release shall provide the information set
forth in the Order Fulfillment Form.
(b) Upon receipt of a Release, PeoplePC shall indicate its acceptance in
writing or promptly inform Ford or Ford Affiliate of its rejection and reasons
therefor.
(c) Once accepted, such Purchase Order or Release together with these
terms and conditions will be the complete and exclusive statement of the
agreement for purchase. Any modifications proposed by PeoplePC or Ford or Ford
Affiliates are not part of the agreement in the absence of the other party's
written acceptance.
(d) The Parties agree to negotiate in good faith regarding volume
commitments, inventory and delivery of PeoplePC Solutions.
2. MODIFICATIONS
(a) Ford or Ford Affiliates, may not without the written acceptance of
PeoplePC, change the design (including drawings, materials and specifications),
quantity, price, selection, processing, method of packing and shipping, and the
date or place of delivery of the PeoplePC Solutions.
(b) PeoplePC will not make any change in the design, processing,
selection, price, place of delivery of the PeoplePC Solutions without Ford's
written approval; provided however, PeoplePC may change hardware components such
that the hardware components are of equal or greater performance and/or
compatibility as the substituted hardware. PeoplePC shall provide prompt notice
of any known changes in hardware components allowed under this Section 2(b)
3. BAILED PROPERTY
A party receiving the property of the other party ("Recipient") bears all
responsibility for loss of and damage to any property owned by the other party
("Provider") and possessed by Recipient for use in performing in accordance with
this Agreement, including responsibility for loss and damage which occur despite
Recipient's exercise of reasonable care, but excluding normal wear and tear.
Recipient will (i) properly house and maintain such property on Recipient's
premises, and (ii) refrain from commingling it with the property of Recipient or
with that of a third party. Provider will have the right to enter Recipient's
premises at reasonable times to inspect such property. Recipient will assign to
Provider any claims Recipient has against third parties with respect to
Provider's property. Upon request, Recipient shall immediately deliver such
property at Provider's option F.O.B. Carrier Provider's facility (Ex Works
Loaded) or F.O.B. Provider's premises (CIF Ford Plant/Delivered Ford Plant),
properly packed and marked in accordance with the requirements of the carrier
and Provider.
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4. DELIVERY DATES, RELEASES
Delivery Dates will be mutually agreed upon by the parties in writing.
PeoplePC shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to meet such delivery
dates. Ford or Ford Affiliates may return overshipments (solely due to
PeoplePC's fault) to PeoplePC at PeoplePC's risk and reasonable expense for all
packing, handling, sorting, and transportation. All deliveries will be made
FOB (Carrier facility).
5. PACKING, MARKING, AND SHIPPING
(a) PeoplePC (and its shipping contractors) will xxxx, xxxx and ship
PeoplePC Solutions in accordance with all applicable regulatory packaging
standards and, as appropriate, the carrier transporting such PeoplePC Solutions
or as otherwise agreed upon by the parties in writing.
(b) Upon request, Ford or Ford Affiliates will provide reasonable
assistance to PeoplePC with regard to packing, marking, routing, and shipping
that will enable PeoplePC to secure the most economical transportation rates.
(c) PeoplePC will not charge separately for packing, marking, or shipping,
or for materials used therein unless Ford or Ford Affiliate specifies in writing
that it will reimburse PeoplePC for such charges.
6. SHIPPING DOCUMENTS
The parties shall agree in writing as to the appropriate method and
location of delivery of the PeoplePC Solutions in each instance, including
without limitation, whether shipment will be to a Ford facility or directly to a
residence. Each party will comply with applicable laws regarding shipment of
PeoplePC Solutions, including without limitation applicable export/import
regulations. The parties shall agree in writing on the form and frequency of
shipment reports to be supplied by PeoplePC to Ford.
7. INSPECTION
Ford and PeoplePC shall agree in writing upon appropriate inspection
procedures, if any.
8. INVOICES, PAYMENT
(a) Payment terms shall be as agreed upon by the parties in writing, and
in absence of such agreement, payment shall be made net 30 days from the date of
invoice.
(b) PeoplePC agrees that all its accounts with Ford and Ford Affiliates
will be administered on a net settlement basis and that Ford and Ford Affiliates
may set off debits and credits against any of PeoplePC's accounts regardless of
the Purchase Orders or contracts from which such debits or credits arise.
(c) Ford and Ford Affiliates will be liable and indemnify PeoplePC for all
applicable taxes, duties, tariffs and similar items related to the purchase of
PeoplePC Solutions by Xxxx, Xxxx Affiliates or Eligible Employees, excluding
only taxes on PeoplePC's net income. PeoplePC shall provide its reasonable
assistance (at Ford's expense) with respect to Ford's efforts to comply with and
minimize its obligations under this Section 8(c) provided, however, nothing
herein shall be deemed to mitigate Ford's liability for all applicable taxes,
value added taxes, duties, tariffs and similar items related to its purchase of
PeoplePC Solutions, excluding only taxes on PeoplePC's net income. The total
price specified for PeoplePC Solutions on a Release and/or order confirmation
will include all elements of freight, duty and tax as specified in the relevant
delivery term with the exception of value added tax (VAT), if applicable, which
will be shown separately on PeoplePC's invoice. Any failure to so specify or
show such amounts on the invoice will not relieve Ford and Ford Affiliates of
their liability.
9. SOFTWARE TITLE AND USE RESTRICTIONS.
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Notwithstanding anything else in this Agreement or any Purchase Order or
Release, Ford and Ford Affiliates shall not take any title to any software or
related documentation ("Software") provided as part of any PeoplePC Solutions
under this Agreement. Ford's use, and the use of Eligible Employees or any
subsequent recipients, of such Software shall be subject to the terms of the
applicable license agreement. Ford's use, and the use of Eligible Employees, of
Internet services and content shall be subject to the terms and conditions set
forth therein and the privacy policy mutually agreed upon by the parties in
writing.
10. WARRANTY and SERVICING OF PEOPLE PC SOLUTIONS
(a) To the extent allowed under its agreements with its suppliers, and
applicable law, PeoplePC shall pass through the warranties provided by its
suppliers of PeoplePC Solutions to the Eligible Employees that acquire PeoplePC
Solutions hereunder. In addition, PeoplePC shall cause its contracted service
providers to provide servicing of PeoplePC Solutions purchased hereunder to
Eligible Employees, such that Eligible Employees shall be entitled to a service
program that is no less favorable than that provided in the Service Agreement
set forth in Exhibit D ("Service Agreement"). The Parties agree and acknowledge
that Exhibit D relates to PeoplePC Solutions located in the United States and
that PeoplePC Solutions located outside of the United States will be subject to
a Service Agreement that offers substantially the same level of service as that
provided in Exhibit D (except for the provision of in-home service). The
Parties agree that notwithstanding the terms of Exhibit D, Eligible Employees
shall have no right to transfer the Service Agreement and that as between Ford
and Eligible Employees, any refunds forthcoming under a Service Agreement shall
be the property of Ford.
(b) Notwithstanding the warranty of this Section 10, PeoplePC shall have
no obligation or responsibility with respect to any PeoplePC Solutions that (a)
have been disassembled, modified or altered without PeoplePC's written
authorization or subject to an attempted repair by an unauthorized technician;
(b) has not been used in accordance with documentation for such PeoplePC
Solution; (c) has been subjected to unusual electrical or physical stress;
neglect; misuse; abuse; accident; loss or damage in transit; improper storage,
testing or connection; or unauthorized repair; or (d) is no longer covered under
the Warranty Period.
(c) The parties shall agree in writing upon the procedures for return,
repair or replacement of the PeoplePC Solutions, including whether PeoplePC's
contracted service provider shall visit the location of the PeoplePC Solution or
whether the PeoplePC Solution shall be delivered to a drop off point.
(d) Ford and Ford Affiliates represent and warrant that (1) it will not
provide the PeoplePC Solutions to Eligible Employees or other third parties
without also providing copies of the user licenses and other documentation
provided with such PeoplePC Solutions, and (2) it will not make any
representations on behalf of PeoplePC regarding the PeoplePC Solutions
inconsistent or in excess of those provided by the PeoplePC.
11. INFRINGEMENT INDEMNITY
(a) PeoplePC shall defend, at its own expense, any claim, suit, action or
proceeding brought against Ford by any third party which alleges that
the PeoplePC Solutions infringe any present patent, copyright, trade
xxxx based (i) alone, or (ii) in combination in accordance with
applicable documentation provided to Ford or Ford's Eligible Employees
("Infringement Claim"). PeoplePC shall pay any damages and costs
finally awarded against Ford and/or any settlement amounts entered
into with respect to such claim.
(b) PeoplePC shall have no obligation to Ford under this Section 11 unless
(i) Ford and Ford Affiliates promptly notifies PeoplePC of any
Infringement Claim for which indemnification is sought pursuant to
this Section 11 by Ford; (ii) Ford and Ford Affiliates provides
PeoplePC with a copy of each communication notice or other action
relating to said claim; (iii) PeoplePC has the right to assume sole
authority to conduct the trial or settlement of such claim or any
negotiations related thereto at PeoplePC's expense; and (iv) Ford and
Ford Affiliates provides PeoplePC with all non-privileged information
and assistance reasonably requested by PeoplePC, at its own expense,
in connection with such claim or suit.
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(c) The remedy set forth in this Section 11 shall not apply to the extent
that such infringement arises from (a) use of the PeoplePC Solutions
in a manner which is not provided for in the applicable documentation
or Software license; (b) use of other than a current unaltered release
of the Software; (c) modification of the PeoplePC Solutions not
authorized by PeoplePC or (d) content and materials provided by Ford.
In the event that it is adjudicatively determined or PeoplePC
reasonably believes that the PeoplePC Solutions or any part thereof
may infringe any intellectual property rights, PeoplePC shall, at its
option, (i) procure for Ford and Ford Affiliates and its Eligible
Employees the right to continue using such PeoplePC Solutions; (ii)
modify the PeoplePC Solutions to avoid such infringement; or (iii)
replace the PeoplePC Solutions with an equivalent non-infringing
substitute. If all of the remedies in (i) through (iii) above are
unavailable, PeoplePC shall (1) require that Ford and Ford Affiliates
and Eligible Employees to return any affected PeoplePC Solutions and
refund to Ford and Ford Affiliates the actual price paid for such
PeoplePC Solutions less a use charge based on straight-line
depreciation over a 36 month useful life as measured from the date of
delivery of each People PC Solution and (2) terminate this Agreement.
(d) THIS SECTION 11 STATES THE ENTIRE LIABILITY AND OBLIGATION OF PEOPLEPC
AND ITS SUPPLIERS AND, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF FORD AND FORD
AFFILIATES AND ITS ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES WITH RESPECT TO ANY INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY CLAIM RELATING TO THE PEOPLEPC SOLUTIONS.
12. ADVERTISING
Any reference other than factual or nominative references to Ford and Ford
Affiliates or any of its Associated Companies or use of Ford's trade marks or
logos by PeoplePC in PeoplePC's advertising or publicity materials will comply
with Ford's Publicity/Advertising Guidelines (MSP10-150); except however,
PeoplePC shall have the right to use Ford Logos as expressly provided in this
Agreement and Ford shall provide its prompt approval or disapproval of use of
such Ford Logo.
13. AUDIT RIGHTS
Ford will have the right during normal business hours to send its
authorized representatives to examine all pertinent documents and materials in
the possession or under the control of PeoplePC relating to any of PeoplePC's
obligations this Agreement. Ford shall be responsible for the costs and
expenses of such audit and agrees that it shall not conduct the audit in a
manner which is disruptive of PeoplePC's business. PeoplePC shall maintain all
pertinent books and records relating to a Release for a period of two years
after completion of services or delivery of PeoplePC Solutions pursuant to that
Purchase Order.
14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
For PeoplePC Solutions shipped to European destinations PeoplePC will
notify Ford of the 'Classification of Dangerous Goods' in conformity with the
"European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods"
prior to the first delivery of such PeoplePC Solutions.
15. CONFLICTING TERMS.
Except with respect to modifications and amendments in accordance with
Section 15.5 of the Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
including the Exhibits attached hereto, shall prevail, notwithstanding any
contrary, additional, different, altering or conflicting terms in any policy,
quotation, Purchase Order, sales acceptance or acknowledgment, confirmation or
other document issued by either party affecting the purchase and/or sale of
PeoplePC Solutions.
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Exhibit B
PeoplePC Solutions
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Desk Top Desk Top Desk Top Desk Top Lap Top Lap Top
Basic Basic Plus Premium Ultimate Premium Ultimate
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Processor Celeron 500 Celeron 533 Pentium-III Pentium-III Pentium-III Pentium-III
600Mhz 733Mhz 45-500 Mhz 500-600Mhz
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RAM 64MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 64MB 128MB
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HardDrive 4.3 GB 10.2 GB 20.4 GB 40.0 GB 5 GB 10 GB
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Modem 56Kb 56Kb 56Kb 56Kb 56Kb 56Kb
modem modem modem modem modem modem
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Optical 1 48x XX- XX-XX XX-XX XX-XX 00x XX- DVD
ROM (burner) (burner) (burner) ROM
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Optical 2 N/A N/A DVD Player DVD Player N/A N/A
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Network N/A 10-100 10-100 10-100 N/A N/A
Card Network Card Network Card Network Card
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Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard
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Mouse Mouse Mouse Mouse Mouse Touch Pad Touch Pad
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Speakers Small Polk Small Polk Large Polk Large Polk Sound Blaster Sound Blaster
Audio Spkrs Audio Spkrs Audio Spkrs Audio Spkrs Pro Compatible Pro Compatible
and Subwoofer
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Monitor 15" color 17" Color 17" Color 19" Color 12.1" TFT 14.1" TFT
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Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor
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Video 8Mb 8Mb Premium Video Premium video 4MB 4MB
Card w/16MB Card w/16MB
and TV-out
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Chassis Mini-tower Mini-tower Mid-Tower Mid-Tower N/A N/A
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Software ** MS-works 2000, MS-works 2000, MS-works 2000, MS-works 2000, MS-works 2000, MS-works 2000,
MS-Money, MS-Money, MS-Money, MS-Money, MS-Money, MS-Money,
Quicken Basic Quicken Basic Quicken Basic Quicken Basic Quicken Basic Quicken Basic
2000, 2000, 2000, 2000, 2000, 2000,
QuickLinkIII, QuickLinkIII, QuickLinkIII, QuickLinkIII, QuickLinkIII, QuickLinkIII,
MS Encarta, MS Encarta, MS Encarta, MS Encarta, MS Encarta, MS Encarta,
McAfee McAfee McAfee McAfee McAfee McAfee
Antivirus Antivirus Antivirus Antivirus Antivirus Antivirus
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Power Protector APC surge APC surge APC surge APC surge APC surge APC surge
protector protector protector protector protector protector
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Printer HP 610 Color HP 610 Color HP 610 Color HP 610 Color HP 610 Color HP 610 Color
Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet Inkjet
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Carrying Case N/A N/A N/A N/A Nylon Carrying Nylon Carrying
Case Case
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Price [*] [*] [*] [*] [*] [*]
payable by
Ford (exclusive
of taxes, duties
and similar
charges)
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Upgrade
Price
payable by [*] [*] [*] [*] [*] [*]
Employee
(exclusive of
taxes, duties
and similar
charges)
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The PeoplePC Solutions above are offered in U.S. English and are to be made
available to U.S.-based Eligible Employees in accordance with the terms of the
Agreement. For those Eligible Employees based outside of the U.S., the
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*****Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
Parties will agree upon appropriate Internet access, software and hardware
configurations and pricing thereof, with Localized versions to be provided as
agreed upon by the parties pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. Subject to
Section 3.3, included with each of the PeoplePC Solution hardware and software
configurations above, and for so long as long the user of the PeoplePC Solution
is an Eligible Employee, and subject to applicable law and local infrastructure:
1. PeoplePC use commercially reasonable efforts to include with
each PeoplePC Solution, an unlimited Internet connectivity
(for the additional cost of a local call). Supplier will use
commercially reasonable efforts to provide local call cost
coverage in all areas, worldwide. Because phone service
outside of the U.S. varies by country, PeoplePC will make
reasonable efforts to provide service similar to regionally
acceptable practices. In those areas where at least 500
Eligible Employees are impacted by not having a local call
access to the Internet, People PC will make commercially
reasonable efforts to extend the services to such regions.
2. Each PeoplePC Solution shall include two (2) e-mail
mailboxes, each with a 5MB storage capacity. Additional
mailboxes may be purchased by Eligible Employees at the
price of [*] per additional mailbox with 5MB storage
capacity for use during the term of such Eligible Employee's
Ford Member Agreement and additional capacity may be
purchased at a price to be agreed upon by the Parties.
3. Each PeoplePC Solution shall include web page hosting for a
single web page with a maximum capacity of 10MB of storage
and additional capacity may be made available on terms
mutually agreed upon by the Parties.
4. The People PC Solution also includes the service contract
which shall provide at least that level of service provided
in Exhibit D. Supplier will use commercially reasonable
efforts to provide for "at-home" service for each PeoplePC
Solution located within fifty (50) miles of an authorized
service provider ("At-Home Service Range"). For those People
PC Solutions located beyond Supplier's At-Home Service Range
in the United States, Supplier or its sub-contractors will
provide for postage paid depot services. For locations
outside of the United States, Supplier will pursue a
worldwide at home service capability, and offer a postage
paid depot service until it has achieved an at home service
capability.
** Software shall be provided with the PeoplePC Solution either
loaded on the hardware, or as a stand alone to be loaded, subject to supply
constraints and applicable law. Subject to Ford's approval, PeoplePC will
provide upgrades to the software on a going-forward basis as available without
additional cost to Ford for those PeoplePC Solutions which have not yet been
delivered under the terms of this Agreement.
PEOPLEPC SOLUTION UPGRADE OPTIONS:
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1/ST/ UPGRADE 2/ND/ UPGRADE 3/RD/ UPGRADE
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PRINTERS
and costs payable by HP 930 Color HP Officejet T45XI HP 1100 AXI
Eligible Employees Inkjet Laserjet
Color Printer, Scanner,
(exclusive of taxes, Copier
duties and similar
charges) [*] [*] [*]
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LAP TOP Port Replicator, N/A N/A
UPGRADE: DESK Keyboard, 17"
TOP KIT Monitor, Polk
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the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
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and costs payable by Speakers with
Eligible Employees sub-woofer, mouse,
(exclusive of taxes, 10-100 network
duties or similar card.
charges)
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MONITORS From 15" to 17" From 17" to 19" From 17" to 19"
and costs payable by [*] [*] [*]
Eligible Employees
(exclusive of taxes,
duties and similar From 15" to 19"
charges)
[*]
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The upgrades above are offered in U.S. English and are to be made available
to U.S.-based Eligible Employees in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.
For those Eligible Employees based outside of the U.S., the parties will agree
upon possible upgrades and pricing, with Localized versions to be provided as
agreed upon by the parties pursuant to the terms of the Agreement.
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*****Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT C
ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS
Buyers Club
As part of the PeoplePC Solution, each Eligible Employee will be provided
the opportunity to participate in the Buyers Club. During the Term and only
after PeoplePC has recouped its Ford Costs, PeoplePC shall pay to Ford a sum
that is equal to [*] "Ford Costs" means PeoplePC's fully burdened costs of
developing, implementing and subsidizing the PeoplePC Solutions provided through
the Ford Employee Connectivity Program, with such costs currently estimated at
[*] per month per Eligible Employee (assuming [*] Eligible Employees). The
Parties acknowledge that this cost estimate is non-binding. The Parties
acknowledge that PeoplePC currently estimates that the PeoplePC shall remit to
Ford the [*] within thirty (30) days after the end of the calendar quarter in
which the [*] are recognized by PeoplePC. Each such [*] payment will be
accompanied by a report in a mutually agreed upon format detailing the
calculation of [*] by PeoplePC and such report will be deemed the Confidential
Information of PeoplePC.
The Parties agree that provided the following conditions are met, Ford and
Ford Affiliates have the opportunity, with respect to the sale (but not the use)
of certain products and services as agreed to by Ford and PeoplePC, to obtain
either (i) the [*] (as compared to other partners in the Buyers Club who
primarily sell the same services or products (excluding in all instances Budget
Rent-A-Car and its successors in interest)) in the Buyers Club web site that is
solely directed to Eligible Employees under the Ford Employee Connectivity
Program ("Ford Buyers Club") or (ii) a "Logo" position on the applicable web
page in the Ford Buyers Club where other Buyers Club partners are generally
displayed. The foregoing is conditioned upon (1) Ford paying to PeoplePC the [*]
within thirty (30) days after the end of the calendar quarter to which such [*]
relate, and (2) Ford and PeoplePC's agreement on the value and timing of [*].
For the purpose of this Exhibit C, (a) "Logo" means a static logo provided to
PeoplePC by Ford and displayed in a mutually agreeable size and prominence and
(b) [*] means those [*] that PeoplePC would have earned had it not been for the
rights granted to Ford under this paragraph. PeoplePC agrees that the Ford
Buyers Club will not offer the sale of [*] by partners who are not Ford or Ford
Affiliates without the written consent of Ford.
In addition, Ford Motor Credit has the option to enroll in the Generic
Buyer's Club on pricing terms no less favorable than those provided to other
Comparable Partners provided that Ford Motor Credit provides a value to PeoplePC
customers that is substantially the same as that provided by Comparable
Partners. For the purpose of this Exhibit C, (y) "Generic Buyers Club" means
those web pages carrying the "Buyer's Club" brand generally offered to PeoplePC
customers whereby PeoplePC partners with third parties to provide discounts on
goods and services to PeoplePC customers and where PeoplePC does not have a
contractual obligation to provide a discrete Buyers Club service similar to the
Ford Buyers Club to such PeoplePC customers, and (z) "Comparable Partners" means
other sellers of competitive products and services that are comparable to those
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the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
offered by Ford or Ford Affiliate. Nothing in this Exhibit C shall entitle Ford
Motor Credit to those terms that are provided to other entities that participate
in the Generic Buyer's Club in connection with corporate, government,
organization or other entity-based distribution programs.
Solution Upgrades
For each Eligible Employee that obtains a Solution Upgrade for which
PeoplePC obtains a discount from the upgrade vendor, PeoplePC shall pay to Ford
an Upgrade Adjustment. The "Upgrade Adjustment" will be (1) where the discount
received from the Solution Upgrade supplier is [*] or less off the supplier list
price, the Upgrade Adjustment shall be equal to the amount of the discount
actually received by PeoplePC from the listed price for the Solution Upgrade
shown in Exhibit B less (i) [*] U.S. Dollars and (ii) [*], (2) where the
discount received from the Solution Upgrade supplier is over [*] off the
supplier list price, the Upgrade Adjustment shall equal [*] of those amounts
that are in excess of [*] off of [*] for such Solution Upgrade, less (y) [*]
U.S. Dollars and (z) [*]. PeoplePC shall remit to Ford the upgrade commission
within thirty (30) days after the end of the calendar quarter in which the fees
for the Upgrade Solution are recognized by PeoplePC. Each such payment will be
accompanied by a report in a mutually agreed upon format detailing the
calculation of the upgrade commission by PeoplePC and such report will be deemed
the Confidential Information of PeoplePC.
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*****Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been
requested with respect to the omitted portions.
EXHIBIT D
Service Agreement
SERVICE NET SERVICE AGREEMENT--Terms and Conditions
This document sets forth the entire Agreement between SNAdmin, Inc.,
hereinafter referred to as We, Us and Our; and the purchaser, hereinafter
referred to as You and Your. No representation, promise or condition herein
shall modify these terms. If this Contract is purchased in one of the following
states, SNAdmin, Inc., is contractually obligated to You to provide service
under this Contract and will administer coverage under this Contract: AL, AR,
AZ, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MS, NE, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI,
SC, TN, UT, VA, VT, WI, and WV. In all other states, the retailer from which You
purchased this Contract is contractually obligated to You to provide service
under this Contract and SNAdmin, Inc., will administer coverage.
1. COVERAGE AND TERM. Obligations under this Contract are insured by
Continental Insurance Company, CNA Plaza, 000 X. Xxxxxx, 00X, Xxxxxxx, XX 00000.
The policy number is 170131590 and the insurance company's telephone number is
000-000-0000. You are entitled to make a direct claim against the insurance
company if We fail to pay any claim within thirty (30) days after proof of loss
has been filed with Us, or in the event We are no longer in business or are
bankrupt. Parts and service will be furnished as necessary to maintain the
proper operating condition for the equipment covered by this Service Plan. You
are responsible for creating back-up copies of all Your data and software on a
regular basis. Parts and on-site service already covered under the original
manufacturer's warranty will be provided under that warranty and no liability
shall be established hereunder if covered by an original warranty Equipment must
have at least 30 days remaining on the first year of the original warranty to
qualify for coverage under this Agreement. There are some limitations of
coverage and You should review paragraphs 8 and 11 for details.
2. HARDWARE UPGRADE COVERAGE. This Agreement will cover any internal
hardware components, including memory, hard disk drive, multimedia products and
printer font cartridges purchased through a PeoplePC and installed into
equipment at the time of purchase and covered by this Agreement. This Agreement
does not cover installation of hardware upgrades installed after the time of
purchase.
3. TRANSFERABILITY. You may transfer this Agreement to any person in
the United States by sending written notice to: Service Net, Inc., 000 X. Xxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000.
4. TIME FOR SERVICE. Service will be performed during the hours of
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
5. PLACE OF SERVICE. Service will be provided on-site unless this
Agreement indicates carry-in service. Please see Notes for details. For service,
call 0-000-XXXXXXXX. If We determine that repairs should be performed off-site
or cannot be performed on-
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site by a qualified technician, We will arrange for the off-site repairs and
return the equipment to You at Our expense.
6. PARTS AND SUBCONTRACTING. Parts used to repair equipment may be
either new or rebuilt at Our sole option, and service providers may use non-
original manufacturers' parts to satisfy obligations under this Agreement.
Service may be performed by subcontractors.
7. UNAVAILABILITY OF FUNCTIONAL PARTS OR TECHNICAL INFORMATION. If
We determine that We are unable to repair the equipment due to unavailability of
functional parts or technical information, You are entitled to a comparable
equipment replacement. In all cases, We will determine equipment comparability.
8. LIMITATIONS OF COVERAGE. THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT COVER:
a. ANY EQUIPMENT LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.
b. SERVICE REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF ANY ALTERATION OF THE
EQUIPMENT OR REPAIRS MADE BY OTHER THAN SERVICE PROVIDER, ITS AGENTS,
DISTRIBUTORS, CONTRACTORS OR LICENSEES OR THE USE OF SUPPLIES OTHER THAN THOSE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
c. INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION OF ANY EQUIPMENT.
d. DAMAGE OR OTHER EQUIPMENT FAILURE DUE TO CAUSES BEYOND OUR
CONTROL INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REPAIRS NECESSARY DUE TO OPERATOR
NEGLIGENCE, THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE EQUIPMENT ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S
MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS, ABUSE, VANDALISM, COMPUTER VIRUSES, THEFT, FIRE, FLOOD,
WIND, LIGHTNING, FREEZING, POWER FAILURE, INADEQUATE POWER SUPPLY, UNUSUAL
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS, TELEPHONE FAILURE, OR ACTS OF GOD.
e. FAILURE RELATING TO YEAR 2000 DATING SUCH AS DIRECT OR
INDIRECT LOSS OR DAMAGE TO, OR LOSS OF PERFORMANCE INCLUDING FUNCTIONALITY OF,
ANY COVERED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT OR EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS, INCLUDING ANY EMBEDDED
CHIPS OR COMPUTER CHIPS, CAUSED BY OR DUE TO ITS FAILURE TO CORRECTLY RECOGNIZE,
DISTINGUISH, COMPARE, PROCESS, INTERPRET, ACCEPT OR PERFORM CALCULATIONS WITH
DATE WITH THE YEAR 2000 OR ANY OTHER DATE.
f. EXPENDABLE ITEMS OR CONSUMABLE ITEMS SUCH AS, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, PAPER, RIBBONS, FLOPPY DISKS, INK JET PRINT HEADS, TONER
CARTRIDGES, COPIER DRUMS, BELTS, LASER PRINTER DRUMS, FILTERS, BATTERIES, PRINT
ENGINES AND OTHER OPERATING SUPPLIES AND CONSUMABLE ITEMS.
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g. TELEPHONE OR OTHER LINES CONNECTING TO THE EQUIPMENT.
h. ANY SOFTWARE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, APPLICATION
PROGRAMS, NETWORK PROGRAMS, DATABASES, FILES, SOURCE CODE, OBJECT CODE OR
PROPRIETARY DATA, OR ANY SUPPORT, CONFIGURATION, INSTALLATION OR REINSTALLATION
OF ANY SOFTWARE OR DATA.
i. SERVICE NECESSARY BECAUSE OF IMPROPER STORAGE,
RECONFIGURATION OF EQUIPMENT, USE OR MOVEMENT OF THE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING THE
FAILURE TO PLACE THE EQUIPMENT IN AN AREA THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S
PUBLISHED SPACE OR ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS.
j. EQUIPMENT USED IN INDUSTRIAL SETTINGS. EQUIPMENT USED IN
INDUSTRIAL SETTINGS MAY BE DEFINED AS: (I) ANY UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT THAT IS
INCONSISTENT WITH EITHER THE DESIGN OF THE EQUIPMENT OR THE WAY THE MANUFACTURER
INTENDED THE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED, (II) ANY INSTALLATION IN A WAY THAT PREVENTS
NORMAL SERVICE, AND (III) ANY AND ALL CASES IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE
EQUIPMENT WOULD NOT HONOR ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT.
k. NONFUNCTIONAL PARTS, INCLUDING DAMAGE TO CABINETRY.
l. DEFECTS IN THE EQUIPMENT DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER'S ERRORS
OR IMPROPER CONSTRUCTION OF THE EQUIPMENT.
m. DAMAGE COVERED BY MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY, MANUFACTURER'S
RECALL, OR FACTORY BULLETINS (REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE MANUFACTURER IS
DOING BUSINESS AS AN ONGOING ENTERPRISE.)
n. EQUIPMENT SOLD WITHOUT A MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY OR SOLD "AS
IS".
o. NORMAL OR PERIODIC MAINTENANCE.
p. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE TO OR SPOILAGE OF CDS, DISKETTES, FILM
OR RECORDING TAPES AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTIONING OF OR DAMAGE TO AN
OPERATING PART, OR AS A RESULT OF ANY REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT.
q. LOSS OR DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF VIOLATION OF EXISTING FEDERAL,
STATE AND MUNICIPAL CODES INCLUDING REPAIRS TO PRODUCTS NOT COMPLYING WITH SAID
CODES.
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r. PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS (INCURRED PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE
DATE OF COVERAGE).
s. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER
THIS AGREEMENT, OR LOSS OF USE OF DATA DURING THE PERIOD THAT THE PRODUCT ISAT
THE AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER OR OTHERWISE AWAITING PARTS.
9. CANCELLATION AND REFUND. You may cancel at any time for any
reason. If You cancel this Agreement within sixty (60) days of the date
purchased, the Dealer/Retailer will refund the full purchase price less any
claims. If You cancel this Agreement thereafter, the Dealer/Retailer will refund
to You the remaining days of coverage on a monthly prorated basis, less costs
for service performed (if applicable). We may only cancel this Agreement for
failure to pay the purchase price of this Agreement, material misrepresentation
made by You, or failure to maintain the covered equipment in the manner
specified by the manufacturer. In the event We cancel, We will mail You written
notice five days prior to such cancellation. Neither You nor the Dealer/Retailer
is obligated to renew this Agreement beyond the current term.
10. GOVERNING LAW. Unless otherwise governed by applicable state law,
Your service contract will be interpreted and enforced according to the laws of
the State of Kentucky.
11. STATE VARIATIONS. The conditions listed below apply to the
following states and supercede any other provisions herein to the contrary:
Alabama: The use of non-original manufacturer's parts is allowed
under this Contract. If no claim has been made under this Contract, You may
return this Contract within twenty (20) days of the date the Contract was mailed
to You, or within ten (10) days of delivery if the Contract was delivered to You
at the time of sale. In such a case, this Contract will be void and the
Administrator will refund to You the full amount of the purchase price of this
Contract. A 10% penalty per month applies to any refund not paid or credited
within 45 days after return of the service contract. This right to void the
Contract is not transferable and applies only to the original Contract
purchaser. If You cancel this Contract otherwise, You will be provided a pro
rata refund less reasonable handling costs, any claims that may have been paid,
and an administrative fee of up to $25.
Arizona: If this Contract is canceled You will be provided a pro
rata refund after deducting for administrative expenses not to exceed twenty-
five dollars ($25) associated with the cancellation. Further, We will not cancel
or void this Contract due to preexisting conditions, prior use or unlawful acts
relating to the product or misrepresentation by Us or Our subcontractors. No
claim incurred or paid will be deducted from the amount to be returned. Neither
We, Our assignees, nor Our subcontractors will cancel or void coverage under
this Contract due to Our failure to provide correct information or Our failure
to perform the services or repairs provided in a timely, competent, and
workmanlike manner.
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California: If You cancel this Contract, You must provide written
notice of cancellation to the Administrator at the address indicated. If You
cancel this Contract within the first thirty (30) days after receipt of the
Contract, the full amount paid for the Contract will be returned, as long as no
claims have been made against the Contract. If a claim has been made against the
Contract within the first thirty (30) days after receipt of the Contract, a pro
rata refund will be made less reasonable handling costs and any claims that have
been paid. If the purchase of the Service Contract was financed, the
Administrator may make the refund payable to the purchaser, the assigned, or
lender of record, or both. If You cancel this Contract after the first thirty
(30) days after You received the Contract, the Administrator will provide You a
pro rata refund less reasonable handling costs and any claims that may have been
paid. In addition, the Administrator may assess a cancellation or administrative
fee, not to exceed ten (10) percent of the price of the Service Contract or
twenty-five dollars ($25), whichever is less.
Connecticut: This Contract is automatically extended while the
product is being repaired. You may cancel this Contract if You return the
product or the product is sold, lost, stolen, or destroyed. Resolution of
Disputes: If You purchased this Service Contract in Connecticut, You may pursue
arbitration to settle disputes between You and the provider of this Contract.
You may mail Your complaint to: State of Connecticut, Insurance Department, X.X.
Xxx 000, Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000, Attn: Consumer Affairs. The written complaint
must describe the dispute, identify the price of the product and cost of repair,
and include a copy of this Contract.
Florida: If You cancel this Contract, return of premium will be
based upon ninety percent (90%) of unearned pro rata premium less any claims
that have been paid or less the cost of repairs made on Your behalf. If We
cancel this Contract, return of premium will be based upon one hundred percent
(100%) of unearned pro rata premium.
Georgia: The Administrator may not cancel this Contract except
for fraud, material misrepresentation or non-payment by You, for violation of
any of the terms and conditions of this Contract, or if required to do so by any
regulatory authority. Notice of such cancellation will be in writing and given
at least thirty (30) days prior to cancellation. Cancellation will comply with
Section 33-24-44 of the Georgia Code. Refunds will be based on the excess of the
consideration paid for this Contract above the customary short rate for the
expired term of the Contract.
Illinois: If no claim has been made under this Contract, You may
return this Contract within thirty (30) days of the date of contract purchase.
Any cancellation of this Contract more than thirty (30) days after its date of
purchase made pursuant to section 9, is subject to a cancellation fee equal to
the lessor of 10% of the price of the contract or $50.
Indiana: Proof of payment for this Contract constitutes proof of
payment to the insurer identified in Section 1 for reimbursement insurance
coverage specified in that section.
Michigan: If the performance of this Service Contract is
interrupted because of a strike or work stoppage at the company's place of
business, the effective period of the Service Contract shall be extended for the
period of the strike or work stoppage.
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Xxx Xxxx: If no claim has been made under this Contract, You may
return this Contract within twenty (20) days of the date the Contract was mailed
to You, or within ten (10) days of delivery if the Contract was delivered to You
at the time of sale. In such a case, this Contract will be void and We will
refund to You the full amount of the purchase price of this Contract. This right
to void the Contract is not transferable and applies only to the original
Contract purchaser. If You cancel this Contract otherwise, You will be provided
a pro rata refund less reasonable handling costs, any claims that may have been
paid, and an administrative fee of up to twenty-five dollars ($25). You may
return this Contract by mailing it to the attention of the Administrator at the
address listed in Section 3. A ten percent (10%) penalty per month will be added
to a refund that is not made within thirty (30) days of return of the Contract
to Us.
North Carolina: The purchase of this Contract is not required
either to purchase or to obtain financing for a home appliance. The
Administrator may not cancel this Service Contract except for non-payment by You
or for violation of any of the terms and conditions of this Contract. Any
administrative fee applied to a pro rata refund will not exceed ten (10) percent
of the of the amount of the pro rata refund.
Oklahoma: This Contract is not issued by the manufacturer or
wholesaler company marketing the product. This Contract will not be honored by
such manufacturer or wholesale company. Refunds will be based upon ninety (90)
percent of the unearned pro rata premium.
Rhode Island: Claims may only be made directly against the
provider identified in this Contract. No claim may be made against any insurer
identified in this Contract.
Tennessee: This Contract is automatically extended while the
product is being repaired.
Utah: Coverage afforded under this Contract is not guaranteed by
the Property and Casualty Guaranty Association.
Vermont: If no claim has been made under this Contract, You may
return the Contract within 20 days of the date of receipt and receive a full
refund of the purchase price of this Contract.
Wisconsin: This Service Contract is subject to limited regulation
by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. This Contract will only be
canceled mid-term for material misrepresentation, substantial change in the risk
assumed, or a substantial breach of contractual duties, conditions, or
warranties. You may, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the delivery of this
Contract, reject and return this Contract for a full refund less actual costs or
changes needed to issue and service this Contract. If You cancel this Contract
at any time during the coverage period, claims will not be considered when
calculating any refund due.
12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This is the entire agreement and no other oral
modifications are valid.
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13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. THE DEALER/RETAILER, SNADMIN, INC.,
THEIR AGENTS, CONTRACTORS OR LICENSEES WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOST TIME, LOST DATA RESULTING FROM THE BREAKDOWN OR
FAILURE OF ANY EQUIPMENT OR FROM DELAYS IN SERVICING OR THE INABILITY TO RENDER
SERVICE ON ANY COVERED EQUIPMENT. EXCLUSION IS MADE OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES
MADE HEREIN.
PLEASE NOTE:
Service Net PC Hardware Repair Service Plan may only be serviced and
considered active if all of the following criteria are met:
1. Contract will only be valid when "approved" and "accepted" by Service
Net. Service Net shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to accept or
reject, in whole or in part, any or all orders.
2. Manufacturer is responsible for parts during the manufacturer's
warranty period and must supply parts to Service Net or our servicing partners
upon request, via at least 2nd day air shipment. Service Net is not responsible
for core parts return. If parts cannot be secured from manufacturer, unit will
be sent back at our discretion.
3. All equipment must have at least a 1-year parts and carry-in labor
warranty to be eligible for coverage under a Service Net PC Hardware Repair
Service Plan.
4. Service Net does not guarantee any specific response time; we will
make our "best effort" to service your equipment by the next business day,
pending parts availability.
5. On-site service will be performed after a 30-day wait period from date
of contract purchase and only after membership and product information have been
received and processed.
6. In some cases, Service Net may be restricted or unable to provide on-
site service. For instance, on-site service will not be provided for laptop
computers, monitors, and some peripherals and components such as optical drives,
which require advanced technical repairs. These products must be returned to the
manufacturer. Factory returns may also be required when the repair cannot be
properly or safely made on-site, when special equipment is needed, when the
manufacturer's warranty requires it, or when the customer is not within 50 miles
of a service center. Also, on-site service will not be provided for equipment
that has a retail value of $350 or less such as some monitors, scanners,
printers or PDAs. Carry-in service will be provided for these items.
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