SUBSURFACE ETCHING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.16
THIS SUBSURFACE ETCHING AND SERVICING
AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made
and entered into as of the 1st day of August, 2003, by and between LASER CRYSTAL WORKS, LP, a
Texas limited partnership (“Owner” or “Laser
Crystal Works”), whose address is 000 Xxxxx Xx., Xxx Xxx, Xxxxx 00000, and CRYSTAL MAGIC, INC., a Florida
corporation (“Crystal
Magic”), whose address is 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx., Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx
00000.
1. DEFINED TERMS. For
purposes of this Agreement all terms defined in this Agreement (including other
exhibits to this Agreement) will be used in this Agreement without further
definition. In addition, when delineated with initial capital letters, the
following terms will have the following respective meanings:
a) “Commercial Business”
means the engraving of promotional products.
b) “Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx” means
Crystal Products prior to subsurface engraving.
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c)
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“Crystal
Products” means leaded or optical glass materials which have been
etched by subsurface engraving by Laser
Equipment.
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d)
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“Insurance
Requirements” shall mean all terms of any Insurance policy obtained
by Owner or Crystal Magic covering or applicable to the Laser Equipment,
the Retail Center or the Laser Decorative Engraving
Business.
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e)
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“Laser
Equipment” means laser subsurface engraving
machines.
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f)
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“Laser Decorative
Engraving Business” means the etching of the Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx. For
purposes of this Agreement, Laser Decorative Engraving Business shall
exclude Commercial Business.
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g)
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“Legal
Requirements” shall mean all laws, statutes, codes, acts,
ordinances, orders, judgments, decrees, injunctions, rules, regulations,
permits, licenses, authorizations, and requirements of all governmental
authorities, foreseen or unforeseen, which now or at any time hereafter
may be applicable to the Retail Centers or the Laser Decorative Engraving
Business, including (a) all federal, state, and local laws, regulations,
and ordinances pertaining to employment laws, (b) all federal, state, and
local laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to tax matters; and (c)
all laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to zoning, land use, healthy
or safety.
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h)
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“Licensed Decorative
Products” means Crystal Products which are used for decorative
purposes under a Patent Sub-License Agreement (“Patent
Sublicense”) to which Owner is a
party.
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i)
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“Operative
Documents” means this Agreement, the Confidentiality and
Non-Circumvention Agreement, the Security Agreement, and all other
agreements, instruments, documents, exhibits, schedules and certificates
executed and delivered by or on behalf of Owner or Crystal Magic pursuant
to this Agreement
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j)
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“Retail
Business” means the sale of Crystal Products at Retail Centers to
final customers (consumers).
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k)
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“Retail
Centers” means the locations where the Crystal Products are sold to
consumers.
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l)
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“Theme Park”
means any amusement complex such as Disneyland, Six Flags, Sea World, but
shall exclude gaming and general vacation
sites.
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m)
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“Wholesale
Business” means the production of Crystal Products which are not
sold directly to final customers in a Retail
Center.
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With
respect to any Business of Crystal Magic, the definitions of its Business shall
include the Business activities of Crystal Magic as well as its subsidiaries,
partners, affiliates, owners, and other entities in common control (whether
wholly or in part) with Crystal Magic.
2. ENGRAVING
SERVICES. Subject to and upon the terms set forth in this Agreement,
Owner will provide etching services to Crystal Magic for purposes of selling
Crystal Products at such Retail Centers as are approved in writing by Owner.
During the period the Sublicense Agreement is in place, this License is granted
only with respect to Licensed Decorative Products.
3. TERM.
This Agreement shall be in effect beginning the 3rd day of
March, 2003 and shall continue until terminated as provided herein. At the
termination of this Agreement by breach, Crystal Magic shall cause all of
Owner’s property, including the Laser Equipment, to be delivered to Owner at
Crystal Magic’s expense to such locations as directed by Owner.
4. RETAIL
CENTER PREPARATON. Owner shall hire its own employees or independent
contractors to operate the Laser Equipment and shall be responsible for all such
individuals at Crystal Magic Retail Centers. Owner specifically represents and
warrants that it has reviewed the scope of Crystal Magic’s Retail Business and
that Crystal Magic’s Retail Business does not violate Owners Laser Equipment
Patent License with LDI or any other Licensor, Crystal Magic understands that
the Laser Equipment must be kept secure at all times and must not be a danger to
the public. Owner shall at all times retain ownership of the Laser Equipment and
have ultimate supervision and authority with respect to its use.
5. DELIVERY
AND SHIPPING. The delivery and shipping charges of the Laser Equipment in
each Retail Center shall be at the sole cost and expense of Owner and shall be
performed by Owner’s employees or representatives, with assistance from Crystal
Magic employees at the installation site. Crystal Magic shall provide Owner with
the location of each Retail Center and shall assist Owner in obtaining access to
each Retail Center, Owner will initially provide Assets as set forth in Appendix
A hereto.
6. FEES AND
EXPENSE PAYMENTS.
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a)
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The
Fees are described in Appendix B and
shall be calculated as determined pursuant to Appendix B and shall be due
and payable as provided therein. In addition, (1) litigation expenses
including attorney’s fees of Crystal Magic for existing legal litigation
in excess of $16,000 per year and (2) compensation to management (for
Crystal Magic, in excess of $250,000 for the following management members:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx and Xxxx X. Xxxx (3) compensation to spouses or
additional forms of compensation to management not approved by owner shall
not be deducted from gross revenues to arrive at Crystal Magic’s
distributable net revenue as defined in Appendix B. Further, the gross
revenues of Crystal Magic shall specifically include revenues from laser
equipment acquired from or operated by sources other than Owner but
exclude revenues from Crystal Magic’s Commercial Business. The cost of any
Owner’s employee to operate lasers (including, without limitation, salary,
taxes, benefits, workers compensation insurance premiums, etc.) will be
reimbursed by Crystal Magic to
Owner.
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b)
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In
addition to the Fees, Crystal Magic shall pay Owner the expense
reimbursements and costs as determined under Appendix B as
well as any sales, use or other taxes or assessments which are assessed or
due by reason of this License
hereunder.
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c)
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Crystal
Magic shall keep accurate sets of books and records prepared in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles consisting of a profit and
loss statement, balance sheet, and earnings statement, and all supporting
records such as sales receipts, expense receipts, and other records which
are necessary to verify and substantiate the amount of the Fees and
expenses, at each party’s principal business office. All such books and
records shall be retained and preserved for at least five (5) years after
the end of the calendar year to which they relate and shall be subject to
inspection and audit by Owner and its agents at all reasonable times. In
the event Owner is not satisfied with any monthly statement or annual
statement submitted by Crystal Magic, it shall have the right to have its
auditors make a special audit of all books and records during the period
in question. If such statements are found to be incorrect to an extent of
more than two percent (2%) over the figure submitted, Crystal Magic shall
pay for such audit. Crystal Magic shall promptly pay to Owner any
deficiency or Owner shall promptly refund any overpayment, as the case may
be, which is established by such
audit.
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7. RETAIL
CENTER AREAS. Crystal Magic shall use its best commercial efforts to
obtain authorization from the property owner or lessee of the Retail Centers for
the installation, operation and maintenance, of the Laser Equipment in the
Retail Centers.
8. MAINTENANCE
ANP REPAIR. At Crystal Magic’s expense, Owner shall maintain and repair
the Laser Equipment and digital cameras which may be required from time to time,
and Crystal Magic shall inform Owner of the need for such required repairs on a
timely basis. All other maintenance and repair items relating to the Retail
Center and Laser Decorative Engraving Business shall be the responsibility of
Crystal Magic. Parts purchased from Owner will be provided at its full OEM cost
and Owner shall obtain warranty work when possible. Owner will stock major laser
parts required to repair a laser system efficiently.
9. XXXXXXX
XXXXXX. Xxxxxxx Magic shall purchase the Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx at its own
expense.
10. RIGHT OF
FIRST REFUSAL.
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a)
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In
the event Crystal Magic or any shareholder thereof receives a bonafide
offer for the purchase of common stock, and Crystal Magic and/or any
shareholder thereof desires to accept such offer, such person (the “Offering
Person”) agrees to promptly give written notice of such offer to
Owner. The notice must set forth the name and address of the proposed
transferee and the qualifications of such transferee to hold the common
stock (the “Offered
Stock”), price and all other terms and conditions of the proposed
transfer. On receipt of the notice with respect to such offer, Owner will
have the exclusive right and option exercisable at any time during a
period of sixty (60) days from the date notice is received, to purchase
the Offered Stock upon the same terms and conditions as contained in the
offer from the third party. If Owner elects to exercise its option to
purchase the Offered Stock, Owner will give written notice to that effect
to the Offering Person. If Owner does not desire to purchase the Offered
Stock, the Offering Person will have the right to transfer the Offered
Stock, or available portion thereof, to the third party purchaser pursuant
to the terms of the offer.
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b.
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In
the event Owner or any limited partner thereof receives a bona fide offer
for the purchase of limited partnership interests, and Owner and/or any
limited partner thereof desires to accept such offer, such person (the
“Offering
Person”) agrees to promptly give written notice of such offer to
Crystal Magic. The notice must set forth the name and address of the
proposed transferee and the qualifications of such transferee to hold the
limited partnership interests (the “Offered
Interests”), price and all other terms and conditions of the
proposed transfer. On receipt of the notice with respect to such offer,
Crystal Magic will have the exclusive right and option exercisable at any
time during a period of sixty (60) days from the date notice is received,
to purchase the Offered Interests upon the same terms and conditions as
contained in the offer from the third party. If Crystal Magic elects to
exercise its option to purchase the Offered Interests, Crystal Magic will
give written notice to that effect to the Offering Person. If Crystal
Magic does not desire to purchase the Offered Interests, the Offering
Person will have the right to transfer the Offered Interests, or available
portion thereof, to the third party purchaser pursuant to the terms of the
offer.
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c.
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This
Section 10 shall only apply to offers from persons unaffiliated with each
entity and shall not apply to transfers among existing equity owners,
their family members, persons under common control, or involuntary
transfers such as death, bankruptcy or
divorce.
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11. RELATIONSHIP.
Owner is providing Laser Equipment to Crystal Magic, and is performing the
repair and maintenance services, as well as other services hereunder, as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of Crystal Magic, and Owner shall
not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or other incidents of
employment from Crystal Magic. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to
constitute a partnership, joint venture, or other related party relationship
between Crystal Magic and Owner, nor shall anything in this Agreement be deemed
to constitute Crystal Magic or Owner the agent of the other. Neither Owner nor
Crystal Magic shall be or become liable or bound by any representation, act, or
omission whatsoever of the other.
12. LICENSES
AND PERMITS. Prior to commencing any work in any Retail Center, Crystal
Magic shall obtain all necessary licenses, permits and consents related to the
Laser Decorative Engraving Business and to the operation and use of the Laser
Equipment and provide copies of same to Owner. Owner shall have the right to
monitor all such work, at the expense of Crystal Magic.
13. COSTS.
IT addition to the fees and expenses referenced in Section 6, Crystal Magic
shall be responsible for any and all cost, damage or expense arising from the
installation, maintenance, repair or operation of the Laser Equipment and the
Laser Decorative Engraving Business, including, without limitation, the purchase
of Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx and any and all cost, damage or expense to the Retail Centers
or the property of owners or tenants thereof. Owner and Crystal Magic shall each
pay all of their respective fees, costs and expenses (including those of
accountants and attorneys) incurred in connection with or related to the
preparation, negotiation, execution, delivery, satisfaction; compliance and
consummation of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and the
closing matters hereunder.
14. TAXES.
Crystal Magic shall pay directly (or reimburse, but only if instructed by Owner)
all taxes, fees, and assessments that may be imposed by any taxing authority in
connection with the Laser Decorative Engraving Business or on the Laser
Equipment, its purchase, use, ownership, delivery, possession, operation,
rental, or return to Owner (collectively, Taxes); provided, however, that
Crystal Magic shall not be liable for any such Taxes (whether imposed by the
United States of America or by any other domestic or foreign taxing authority)
imposed or measured by Owner’s net income or tax preference items. Crystal
Magic’s obligation includes, but is not limited to, the obligation to pay all
license and registration fees and all sales, use, personal property and other
taxes and governmental charges, together with any penalties, fines and interest
thereon, that may be imposed during the License Term. Crystal Magic is liable
for these Taxes whether they are imposed upon Owner, Crystal Magic, the Laser
Equipment, or this Agreement. If Crystal Magic is required by law or
administrative practice to make any refund or return with respect to such Taxes,
Crystal Magic shall promptly advise Owner thereof in writing and shall cooperate
with Owner to ensure that such reports are properly filed and accurately reflect
Owner’s interest in the Laser Equipment. Owner has no obligation to contest any
such Taxes, however Crystal Magic may do so provided that; (a) Crystal Magic
does so in its own name and at its own expense, (b) the contest does not and
will not result in any lien attaching to any Laser Equipment or otherwise
jeopardize Owner’s right to any Laser Equipment; and (c) Crystal Magic
indemnifies Owner for all expenses (including legal fees and costs), liabilities
and losses that Owner incurs as a result of any such contest.
15. CONFIDENTIALITY.
As a material inducement to this Agreement, Owner and Crystal Magic shall enter
into a Confidentiality and Non-Circumvention Agreement in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit
B.
16. LAWS AND
REGULATIONS. Crystal Magic, at Crystal Magic’s sole cost, shall (a)
comply with all Legal Requirements and Insurance Requirements applicable to
Crystal Magic’s use and occupancy of the Retail Centers, and (b) take all
measures necessary to assure that it strictly complies with all applicable Legal
Requirements, Owner shall (a) comply with all Legal Requirements of its Patent
Sublicense with LDI or other licensor and take all measures necessary to assure
that it strictly complies with all applicable Legal Requirements.
17. NO
WARRANTY. CRYSTAL MAGIC ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT OWNER HAS MADE NO
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE EFFECT THAT ANY RETAIL
CENTER OR THE LASER EQUIPMENT ARE ADEQUATE FOR THE OPERATION OF CRYSTAL MAGIC’S
BUSINESS OR FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHATSOEVER, NOR THAT THE LOCATION OF EACH
RETAIL CENTER OR ITS OPERATIONS WELL RESULT IN FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL RESULTS TO
CRYSTAL MAGIC. OWNER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS
SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH HEREIN. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
OWNER
ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT CRYSTAL MAGIC HAS MADE NO REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE EFFECT THAT ANY RETAIL CENTER OR THE LASER
EQUIPMENT ARE ADEQUATE FOR THE OPERATION OF CRYSTAL MAGIC'S BUSINESS OR FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHATSOEVER, NOR THAT THE LOCATION OF EACH RETAIL CENTER OR
ITS OPERATIONS WILL RESULT IN FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL RESULTS TO CRYSTAL MAGIC,
CRYSTAL MAGIC MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET
FORTH HEREIN. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
18. ENTRY AND
INSPECTION BY OWNER. Crystal Magic shall permit Owner. and its employees,
agents, contractors, or representatives, to have access to any portion of the
Retail Centers at all times to inspect the same, to clean or make repairs,
alterations or additions thereto.
19. INDEMNIFICATION.
a) CRYSTAL
MAGIC WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS OWNER, ITS AGENTS, SERVANTS, OWNERS AND
EMPLOYEES (COLLECTIVELY, “OWNER”) FROM AND AGAINST (1) ANY LOSS, COST, CLAIM,
LIABILITY, DAMAGE, EXPENSE (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES), RELATING TO OR
ARISING OUT OF NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF CRYSTAL
MAGIC INCLUDING. WITHOUT LIMITATION, (i) THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, REPAIR,
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LASER EQUIPMENT, THE OPERATION OF THE LASER DECORATIVE
ENGRAVING BUSINESS, AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF CRYSTAL MAGIC EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT ANY LIABILITY, CLAIMS OR DAMAGES ARISE DIRECTLY FROM THE GROSS
NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF OWNER; AND (2) ALL LIABILITY AND CLAIMS FOR
PATENT ROYALTIES PAYABLE BASED UPON THE SALE OF LICENSED DECORATIVE PRODUCTS
MADE BY THE LASER EQUIPMENT. CRYSTAL MAGIC WILL ALSO DEFEND ANY ACTION OR SUIT
BROUGHT BY A THIRD PARTY AGAINST OWNER AND INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS OWNER FOR
ANY LOSS, CLAIM, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE
NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF CRYSTAL MAGIC, ITS
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR CONTRACTORS, IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
THIS AGREEMENT.
b) THE
PARTIES ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT (1) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SPECIFY THE
PARTIES’ AGREEMENT REGARDING ALLOCATION OF RISK AND (2) SUCH PROVISIONS ARE AN
ESSENTIAL AND CENTRAL FART OF THIS AGREEMENT.
c) Owner
shall protect, defend, indemnify, and hold Crystal Magic harmless from all
liability and claims in connection with any other business activities of Owner
unrelated to the Laser Decorative Engraving Business, except to the extent any
liability, claims or damages arise from the negligence, gross negligence or
willful misconduct of Crystal Magic.
20. DAMAGE.
Crystal Magic shall be liable to Owner for any loss or damage to all or any part
of the Laser Equipment to the extent not reimbursed by Insurance.
21. INSURANCE.
At its own expense, Crystal Magic shall provide and maintain (or reimburse Owner
for providing and maintaining) the following insurance: (a) insurance against
the loss or theft of or damage to the Laser Equipment for the fall replacement
value thereof, naming Owner as a loss payee; and (b) public liability and third
party property damage insurance, naming Owner as an additional insured
(collectively, “Insurance”). Such
Insurance shall be in a form, amount and with companies reasonably satisfactory
to Owner, shall contain the insurer’s agreement to give Owner 30 days’ prior
written notice before cancellation or material change thereof, and shall be
payable to Owner regardless of any act, omission or breach by Crystal Magic.
Crystal Magic shall deliver to Owner the Insurance policies or copies thereof or
certificates of such Insurance on or before the Effective Date hereof, and at
such other times as Owner may reasonably request.
22. TRANSFERS
BY CRYSTAL MAGIC. Crystal Magic shall not assign, convey, mortgage,
pledge, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise transfer the Laser Equipment or the
Agreement or grant any license, concession, or other right with respect to the
Laser Equipment or the Agreement without the prior written consent of Owner,
which consent may be granted or withheld in Owner’s sole option; and the
Agreement shall, at Owner’s sole option, terminate upon the occurrence of any
attempted transfer of the Laser Equipment.
23. NEGATIVE
COVENANTS. Owner shall not establish or compete with Crystal Magic
directly or indirectly in any Disney owned or operated Theme Park, any Universal
Studios owned or operated Theme Park or any engraving location owned or operated
by Xxxxxxx Photo Enterprises, Inc., Should Owner desire to establish a sales
operation in any Theme Park where Crystal Magic is not established, Owner agrees
to notify Crystal Magic of Owner’s intent and provide Crystal Magic rights of
first refusal. If Crystal Magic does not exercise its right of first refusal
within 90 days after Owner’s notice, Owner may independently establish a
business in such Theme Park.
Until
Crystal Magic pays the outstanding unamortized cost of Assets provided by Owner,
Crystal Magic will not, without the express written consent of Owner which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld:
a
b) permit
any change in directors, executive officers, or other control persons in other
than by operation of law; or
d)
c) issue stock,
options or other beneficial interest.
In
addition. Crystal Magic shall operate its Business consistent with past
practice, in the ordinary course of business, and not intentionally allow any
material adverse change in its Business, the Laser Equipment or in the
operation, condition (financial or otherwise), assets, properties, liabilities
or Business prospects. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and
until Crystal Magic pays the outstanding unamortized cost of Assets provided by
Owner, Crystal Magic will not, without the express written permission of Owner
which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld (other than as contemplated by
this Agreement):
a) Subject
any of their respective assets (collectively, “Asset”) or permit any Asset to
become subject to, or incur, any mortgages, deeds of trust, claims, liens,
security interests, pledges, leases, conditional sale contracts, rights of first
refusal, options, charges, liabilities, obligations, agreements, easements,
rights-of-way, powers of attorney, limitations, reservations, restrictions and
other encumbrances of any kind (collectively, “Lien”) (whether voluntary or by
operation of law) absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise, whether due or to
become due except for current Liens and liabilities for trade and business
obligations incurred in connection with the purchase of goods or services in the
ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;
b) sell,
transfer, mortgage, assign, lease, license or otherwise dispose any material
Asset other than inventory sold in the ordinary course of business and
consistent with past practice;
c) make
any capital expenditures, capital additions or improvements or incur any debt
obligations in excess of an aggregate of $10.000 or make any legally binding
commitments therefor;
d) enter
into any material contract, agreement, instrument or understanding (whether
written or oral), or make or agree (whether in writing or orally) to any
amendment, modification or termination to any material contract, agreement,
instrument or understanding, other than in the ordinary course of business and
consistent with past practice;
e) fail
to replenish inventories of the Business in a normal and customary manner
consistent with prior practice and prudent business practices prevailing in the
industry, or make any purchase commitment in excess of the normal, ordinary and
usual requirements of the Business or at any price in excess of the then current
market price or upon the terms and conditions more onerous than those usual and
customary in the industry, or make any change in its selling, pricing,
advertising or personnel practices of the Business inconsistent with past
practice and prudent business practices prevailing in the industry;
f) defer
payment on any liabilities outside the ordinary course of business or otherwise
treat suppliers of the Business in such a way that could negatively affect the
future relationship;
g) accept
or enter into any purchase order or quotation, arrangement or understanding
(whether written or oral) for future sale of services or Crystal Products by or
in the Business which Crystal Magic knows, or should know at the time of such
acceptance or execution, would not be profitable in any material
respect;
h) adopt
or amend any bonus, profit sharing, pension, retirement or other compensation
plan or (except for cost of living adjustments) make any material change in the
rate of compensation, commission, bonus or other direct or indirect remuneration
payable, or pay or agreed or orally promised to pay, conditionally or otherwise,
any bonus, incentive, retention or other compensation, retirement, welfare,
fringe or severance benefit or vacation pay to or in respect of any director,
officer, employee, salesman, distributor, consultant or agent providing services
to the Business other than in the ordinary course of business and consistent
with past practice;
i) institute,
settle or agree to settle any proceeding before any court or governmental body
other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices but
not in any case involving amounts in excess of $5,000;
j) enter
into any transaction related to the Business other than those contemplated by
this Agreement, any other agreement between the parties hereto, or considered to
be in the ordinary course of business;
k) vary
insurance coverage other than in the ordinary course of business and consistent
with past practice; or
1) enter
into any agreement or understanding to do or permit any of the foregoing, or
taken any action or omitted to take any action that could reasonably be expected
to result in the occurrence of any of the foregoing other than in the ordinary
course of business and consistent with past practice.
24. REFORMATION.
It is expressly understood and agreed that although Owner and Crystal Magic
consider the restrictions and provisions contained herein to be reasonable, if a
final judicial determination is made by a court having jurisdiction that any
restriction or provision contained in this Agreement is an unreasonable or
otherwise unenforceable restriction against Owner and/or Crystal Magic, the
parties hereto do hereby authorize such court to revise and amend this Agreement
so as to produce a legally enforceable agreement.
25. DEFAULT
AND REMEDIES / TERMINATION.
a) Security Agreements.
Crystal Magic and Owner shall enter into a Security Agreement in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit C and Crystal Magic hereby consents to the filing of
any applicable Uniform Commercial Code Financing Statement (UCC-1) in connection
therewith, as well as any security agreements and Financing Statements affecting
Owner’s interest in the Laser Equipment.
b) Events of Default.
Any of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement
and all Schedules; (a) Crystal Magic fails to pay any Fee or any other amount
payable to Owner hereunder as provided herein; or (b) Crystal Magic fails to
perform or observe any other representation, warranty, covenant, condition or
agreement to be performed or observe by Crystal Magic hereunder or in any other
agreement with Owner, and Crystal Magic fails to cure any such breach within 30
days after notice thereof; or (c) Crystal Magic makes an assignment for the
benefit of creditors, whether voluntary or involuntary; or (d) a proceeding
under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement of debts, insolvency or
receivership law is filed by or against Crystal Magic or Crystal Magic takes any
action to authorize any of the foregoing matters; or (e) Crystal Magic becomes
insolvent or fails generally to pay its debts as they become due, the Laser
Equipment is levied against, seized or attached; or (f) Crystal Magic seeks to
effectuate a bulk sale of Crystal Magic’s inventory or assets; or (g) Crystal
Magic voluntarily or involuntarily dissolves or is dissolved, or terminates or
is terminated.
c) Remedies. If an Event
of Default occurs by Crystal Magic, Owner may, in its sole discretion, exercise
one or more of the following remedies but must provide Crystal Magic with a
written 60 days’ notice and opportunity to cure any default: (a) terminate this
Agreement; or (b)take possession of, or render unusable, any Laser Equipment
wherever the Laser Equipment may be located, without demand or notice, without
any court order or other process of law and without liability to Crystal Magic
for any damages occasioned by such action, and no such action shall constitute a
termination of this Agreement; or (c) require Crystal Magic to deliver the Laser
Equipment at a location designated by Owner at Crystal Magic’s sole expense; or
(d) proceed by court action to enforce specific performance by Crystal Magic of
any provision or covenant hereof and/or to recover all damages and expenses
incurred by Owner by reason of any Event of
Default
or (e) terminate any other agreement that Owner may have with Crystal Magic. In
addition, Crystal Magic shall pay Owner all costs and expenses (including legal
fees and cost and fees of collection agencies) incurred by Owner in enforcing
any of the terms, conditions or provisions of this Agreement Upon repossession
or surrender of any Laser Equipment, Crystal Magic shall remain liable to Owner
for any damages or liability notwithstanding such repossession. Crystal Magic
agrees that with respect to any notice of a sale required by law to be given,
180 days’ notice shall constitute reasonable notice. These remedies are
cumulative of every other right or remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter
existing at law or in equity or by statute or otherwise, and may be enforced
concurrently therewith or from time to time. If an Event of Default occurs by
Owner, Owner must provide Crystal Magic with a written 180 days’ notice in order
to take possession of any Laser Equipment. If an Owner default occurs after
September 3. 2005, Owner will forfeit any displays provided to Crystal
Magic.
d) Delivery of Equipment
If Owner fails to deliver Laser Equipment on a timely basis, Crystal Magic shall
notify Owner in writing within three (3) calendar days of such occurrence, and
Owner shall have sixty (60) days to deliver such equipment.
e) Cross-Default
Provisions. A material breach or default of this Agreement shall
constitute a material breach of the Operative Agreements, and vice
versa.
f) Force Majeure.
Neither party shall be in default hereunder by reason of any failure or delay in
the performance of any obligation under this Agreement where such failure or
delay arises out of any cause beyond the reasonable control and without the
fault or negligence of such party.
e) Termination by Owner.
Owner shall have the right, but not the obligation, to immediately terminate
this Agreement in the event of any disagreement, conflict, alleged breach or
default, or other notice of a potential or actual dispute in connection with or
related to the Patent Sublicense and/or royalties payable thereunder. If this
termination occurs by Owner, Owner must provide Crystal Magic with a written 180
days’ notice in order to take possession of any Laser Equipment If a Termination
by Owner occurs after September 3, 2005, Owner will forfeit any displays
provided to Crystal Magic.
26. SURVIVAL.
Certain provisions of this Agreement relate to the rights and obligations of
Owner and Crystal Magic subsequent to the termination or expiration of the
Agreement Term. Such provisions include, without limitation, the indemnification
obligations under Paragraph 19 hereof. Such provisions shall survive the
expiration or other termination of the Agreement Term and the License granted to
Crystal Magic hereunder.
27. ASSIGNMENT.
Neither party hereto may assign this Agreement or any of the rights or
obligations established herein, in whole or in part, without the prior written
consent of the other party hereto. Any purported assignment without such consent
shall be void. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rights and duties of Owner
hereunder may be assigned by Owner, without the consent of Crystal Magic, to any
successor-in-interest, subsidiary, affiliate or related party of
Owner.
28. APPLICABLE
LAW THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE INTERNAL LAWS (AS OPPOSED TO
CONFLICTS OF LAW PROVISIONS) OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. Owner and Crystal Magic
consent to the jurisdiction of any local, state or Federal court located within
the State of Texas, and waive any objection relating to improper venue or forum
non conveniens to the conduct of any proceeding in any such court.
29. CAPTIONS;
COUNTERPARTS; INTEGRATION: ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The captions contained in
this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation
of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
and each such counterpart hereof shall be deemed to be an original instrument,
but all such counterparts together shall constitute but one agreement. This
Agreement may also be executed by facsimile signature. This Agreement shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
permitted successors or assigns. This Agreement and all other Operative
Documents executed by both Owner and Crystal Magic constitute the entire
agreement between the parties hereto relating to the matters hereof, and
supersede all prior agreements relating thereto, whether written or oral, and
may not be amended or modified except in a writing signed by the parties
hereto.
30. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Agreement, including any phrase, sentence, clause,
section or subsection, is legally inoperative or unenforceable for any reason,
such circumstances shall not have the effect of rendering any other provision or
provisions herein contained invalid, inoperative, or unenforceable to any extent
whatsoever.
31. NOTICES.
All notices, claims, certificates, requests, demands and other communications
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if
delivered personally or mailed (by first class registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested), or via Federal Express or other
nationally recognized service as follows:
With A Copy To:
To Owner:
Laser Crystal Works, LP
Vial, Hamilton, Xxxx & Xxxx, L.L.P.
000 Xxxxx Xx.
0000 Xxxxxxx Xxx., Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxx, Xxxxx 00000
Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
Attn: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx, Esq.
To Crystal Magic:
Crystal Magic, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx.
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
or to such other address as the party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished to the other parties in writing in accordance herewith.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the
parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the Effective
Date.
OWNER:
LASER
CRYSTAL WORKS, LP
a Texas
limited partnership
By: PTC
MANAGEMENT, L.L.C,
a Texas limited liability company, and its general partner
Date
Executed on By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Behalf of
Owner: Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Title: Manager
LICENSEE:
CRYSTAL
MAGIC, INC.,
a Florida
corporation
Date
Executed on By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Behalf of Crystal Magic: Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Title: President
APPENDIX
A
FEES
AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
I.
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Owner
agrees to provide Crystal Magic with Five Hundred Forty Four Thousand
Dollars ($544,000) of fixed assets at OEM pricing as identified below to
and including laser systems, 3D digital Cameras, Fixtures or Kiosks or
other assets as both parties may agree to from time to time. Such assets
will be provided by owner to Crystal Magic in a timely manner, but not to
exceed sixty days (60) from the time of notification, exceptions being
unforeseen vendors delays.
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ASSET
SCHEDULE
532
Wavelength Laser, $80,000, Delivered March 3. 2003
532
Wavelength Laser, $80,000, Delivered Xxxxx 0, 0000
Xxxxxxx
3D Digital Camera, $13,000, Delivered Xxxxx 0, 0000
Xxxxxxx
3D Digital Camera, $8,000, Delivered March 3, 2003
532
Wavelength Laser, $80,000, Delivery On or Before. August 30, 2003
6 3D
Digital Cameras, Manufactured to be decided upon by Crystal Magic, and delivered
by vendor as soon as possible at OEM cost.
Retail
Fixtures, Manufacturer to be decided upon by Crystal Magic and delivered by
Manufacturer as soon as possible
Owner
agrees to sell to Crystal Magic for company operations additional equipment at
OEM cost while this agreement is in effect.
Owner and
Crystal Magic agree to each fund fifty percent (50%) of the cost of any assets
needed above the Five Hundred Forty Four Thousand Dollars ($544,000) of fixed
assets at OEM pricing to further grow Crystal Magic’s business.
APPENDIX
B
1.
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On
a monthly basis, Crystal Magic agrees to pay to Owner monthly fees
equivalent to the cost of fixed assets provided by Owner, amortized over a
sixty (60) month period at a fixed rate of 8%
interest.
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a.
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In
the event that Crystal Magic cannot make the monthly payment, the
calculated interest will be added back to the principal balance of the
outstanding amount due and the payment will be
reamortized.
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b.
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On
an annual basis but paid and adjusted quarterly and until Crystal Magic
pays the outstanding unamortized cost of Assets provided by Owner, Crystal
Magic agrees to pay to Owner Forty Percent (20%) of Crystal Magic’s non
Commercial Business Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation, and
Amortization but not less than the sum of monthly fees paid for the annual
period.
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i.
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Upon
Crystal Magic’s payment in full of the costs of Assets provided by Owner,
Crystal Magic agrees to pay to Owner Thirty Three and One Third Percent
(13.33%) of Crystal Magic’s non Commercial Business Earnings Before
Interest, Depreciation, and Amortization. Crystal Magic agrees to apply
the additional 6.67% to service CM
debt.
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ii.
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Upon
Crystal Magic’s payment in full of its debt existing as of the date
hereof, CM agrees to pay to Owner Fifty Percent (30°/o) of Crystal Magic’s
non Commercial Business Earnings Before Interest Depreciation, and
Amortization.
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2.
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On
a quarterly basis, Crystal Magic will pay to owner etching fees for all
non commercial etching services (tolling) for Crystal Products sold for
Twenty Percent (20%) of Crystal Magic’s non Commercial Business Earnings
Before Interest, Depreciation, and Amortization. Additionally, and on a
quarterly basis, Crystal Magic will pay to owner royalty fees equal to Ten
Percent (10%) of the etching fees as calculated in this paragraph plus Ten
Percent (10%) of the operating labor costs incurred by owner for etching
services provided
hereunder.
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