SERVICES AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 8.2.1

This Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into effective May 1, 2006 (the “Effective Date”) between XXXXXX BEAUMONT INC., a Nevada corporation (“Company”) and RBS XXXX INCORPORATED, a Georgia corporation (“Client”) (each a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”).

RECITALS

A. Company offers certain Value Load Transactions on its SIRE Network for pre-paid Card Programs to its Clients.

B. Client desires that Company provide Client with certain data processing and related services in connection with Company’s SIRE Value Load Network, and Company desires to perform certain data processing and related services to Client in connection with Company’s SIRE Value Load Network, on the terms and conditions described in this Agreement.

Company and Client agree as follows:

DEFINITIONS

1.1 Defined Terms. The following capitalized terms shall have the meanings given to them below when used in this Agreement:

“Agreement” shall mean this Service Agreement as amended from time to time including any Schedules attached hereto and Program Schedules which are entered into between the Parties from time to time during the term hereof.

“Arbitration Demand” is defined in Section 10.3(b) of this Agreement.

“Arbitration Panel” is defined in Section 10.3(b) of this Agreement.

“Associations” means, collectively, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, and the ATM/POS Networks.

“ATM/POS Networks” means such ATM or POS networks as may be specified by Xxxxxx Beaumont and Client from time to time under this Agreement.

“CDC” shall mean the Company’s Data Center which will transmit information to Client’s Processor for Value Load Transactions.

“Client Content” shall mean (a) all text, pictures, sound, graphics, video and other data supplied by Client to Xxxxxx Beaumont pursuant to this Agreement, whether such materials are

owned by Client or licensed for use by Client, as such materials may be modified from time to time for use on the Web Site; and (b) all user-generated materials appearing on the Web Site.

“Client Data” shall mean any data or information of Client or any Cardholder that is provided to or obtained by Xxxxxx Beaumont in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, including data and information with respect to the businesses, customers, operations, facilities, products, consumer markets, assets, and finances of Client. Client Data also shall mean any data or information created, generated, collected or processed by Xxxxxx Beaumont in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, including data processing input and output, Cardholder information, and third party service and product agreements.

“Client Marks” shall mean the trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos and other commercial and product designations of Client identified by Client for use on the Web Site.

“Client Obligations” means those obligations of Client as specified in Section 3 of this Agreement.

“Client Owned Materials” is defined in Section 7.3(a) of this Agreement.

“Client Remittance Account” is an account controlled by Client by which Client funds Transaction Card loads.

“Basic Qualifications” is defined in Section 10.3(b) of this Agreement.

“Breach Notice” is defined in Section 11.2 of this Agreement.

“Breaching Party” is defined in Section 11.2 of this Agreement.

“Cardholder” means an individual or Entity which has established a Cardholder Account through Client.

“Cardholder Account” means an arrangement between an individual or an Entity and Client, which provides that the individual or Entity may use one or more Transaction Cards issued through Client.

“Charges” are defined in Section 4.1 of this Agreement.

“Confidential Information” is defined in Section 6.1 of this Agreement.

“Damages” is defined in Section 13.1(a) of this Agreement.

“Discover” means NOVUS Services, Inc.

“Dispute” is defined in Section 11.1 of this Agreement.

“Disputing Party” is defined in Section 11.3(a) of this Agreement.

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“Domain Name” shall mean the alphanumeric name that is selected by Client for a particular computer system that is used by the Internet to identify that system, as designated in the Program Schedules.

“Entity” means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, joint venture, or other form of organization.

“Funding Payment” shall mean the payment instruction and amount for the initial load or Reload of a Transaction Card.

“Governmental Requirements” means collectively all statutes, codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, rules, orders and decrees of all governmental authorities (including without limitation federal, state and local governments, governmental agencies and quasi-governmental agencies) having jurisdiction over a Party.

“Intellectual Property Rights” shall mean any and all (by whatever name or term known or designated) tangible and intangible and now known or hereafter existing (a) rights associated with works of authorship throughout the universe, including but not limited to copyrights, moral rights, and mask-works, (b) trademark and trade name rights and similar rights, (c) trade secret rights, (d) patents, designs, algorithms and other industrial property rights, (e) all other intellectual and industrial property rights (of every kind and nature throughout the universe and however designated) (including logos, “rental” rights and rights to remuneration), whether arising by operation of law, contract, license, or otherwise, and (f) all registrations, initial applications, renewals, extensions, continuations, divisions or reissues hereof now or hereafter in force (including any rights in any of the foregoing).

“Load” means the initial addition of value to a Transaction Card accomplished by the Company to the associated Transaction Card Account, with a corresponding increase in the Transaction Card balance.

“MasterCard” means MasterCard International Incorporated or its successors or assigns.

“Materials” shall mean, collectively, works of authorship, specifications, design documents and analyses, programs, program listings, programming tools, documentation, reports, drawings and similar work product.

“Non-Breaching Party” is defined in Section 11.2 of this Agreement.

“PCI” is defined in Section 6.9(b) of this Agreement.

“Operating Rules” means, collectively, the regulations and procedures issued by Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and the ATM/POS Networks, as amended from time to time.

“Original Term” is defined in the Program Schedule for each Transaction Card Program.

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“Reload” means any addition of value to a Transaction Card, after the initial load, accomplished by Xxxxxx Beaumont credit to the associated Transaction Card account, with a corresponding increase in the Transaction Card balance.

“Renewal Term” is defined in each Program Schedule.

“Settlement Account” shall mean that Client account established by Client for settlement of Transaction Card transactions with the Associations.

“Service Change” is defined in Section 2.2 of this Agreement.

“Start-Up” means the preparation of the Xxxxxx Beaumont SIRE Network for the set-up of Client Data relating to new Value Load Transaction offered by Client.

“Taxes” is defined in Section 4.3 of this Agreement.

“Transaction Card” means a valid and un-expired host based stored value card issued through Client, and bearing the symbols of one or more of Discover, MasterCard, Visa or the ATM/POS Networks.

“Transaction Card Program” means a program, described in a Program Schedule, initiated by Client pursuant to which Client will provide Transaction Cards to its Cardholders.

“Visa” means, individually or collectively, as appropriate, Visa U.S.A. Inc. or Visa International or either of their successors or assigns.

“Web Site” shall mean the electronic, publicly viewable computer screen depictions of the Xxxxxx Beaumont System, the Xxxxxx Beaumont Content, the Client Content and the Client Marks.

“Web Site Specifications” shall mean the technical, aesthetic and functional requirements for the Web Site, as set forth in the applicable Program Schedule.

“Xxxxxx Beaumont Content” shall mean all text, pictures, sound, graphics, video and other data, exclusive of the Client Content, provided by Xxxxxx Beaumont for use on the Web Site, whether such materials are owned by Xxxxxx Beaumont or licensed for use by Xxxxxx Beaumont, as such materials may be modified from time to time.

“Xxxxxx Beaumont Owned Materials” is defined in Section 7.3(b) of this Agreement.

“Xxxxxx Beaumont Records” is defined in Section 2.9(a) of this Agreement.

“Xxxxxx Beaumont System” means the computer equipment, computer software and related equipment and documentation used at any time and from time to time by Xxxxxx Beaumont to provide the services contemplated by this Agreement.

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“Wind-Down Period” is defined in Section 11.5 of this Agreement.

“Year-End Financial Report” is defined in Section 2.10 of this Agreement.

1.2 Other Terms. The terms defined in Section 1.1 include the plural as well as the singular. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the words “herein,” “hereof,” and “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section, subsection or other subdivision. The words “include” and “including” shall not be construed as terms of limitation. The word “or” shall mean “and/or” unless the context requires otherwise. The words “day,” “month,” and “year” mean, respectively, calendar day, calendar month and calendar year. Other terms used in this Agreement are defined in the context in which they are used and shall have the meanings there indicated.

PROVISION OF SERVICES

2.1 Scope of Services. Xxxxxx Beaumont will offer the following services to Client pursuant to the terms of this Agreement:

2.1(a) Xxxxxx Beaumont Load Services: Xxxxxx Beaumont will electronically process each approved Load and Reload onto a Transaction Card and will electronically collect funds from the Client Remittance Account for distribution to the Transaction Card immediately upon receipt of load data from the CDC.

2.2 Change in Scope of Services. Client or Xxxxxx Beaumont may deem it necessary or appropriate from time to time to add other services or increase, reduce, or change the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services under one or more Value Load Transaction Agreements (a “Service Change”). Either Party may make a proposal for a Service Change, whereupon the Parties shall mutually evaluate feasibility, manner and timing for implementation, impact on pricing, impact on performance requirements and all other relevant matters. A Service Change shall not be implemented unless and until the Service Change is approved by both Parties. If the Service Change is approved by the Parties, the Service Change shall be implemented by Xxxxxx Beaumont as expeditiously as possible. An approved Service Change shall be set forth in a written amendment to the applicable Program Schedule, which amendment shall be signed by authorized representatives of the Parties.

2.3

Start-Up.

(a) Xxxxxx Beaumont shall provide, subject to any applicable approvals of the Associations and the Client (as required), complete the Start-Up on the date specified in the applicable Program Schedule, or at such other date as may a date to be mutually agreed upon by Xxxxxx Beaumont and Client (the “Scheduled Start-Up Date”). To the extent that Xxxxxx Beaumont and Client mutually agree, the Scheduled Start-Up Date may be modified from time to time prior to Start-Up.

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(b) Client will (i) use all reasonable resources, including the assignment of adequate personnel to assure timely performance of those functions required of Client under the Start-Up, and (ii) cooperate with Xxxxxx Beaumont so as to enable Start-Up to be completed on or before the Scheduled Start-Up Date.

(c) Xxxxxx Beaumont will use all reasonable resources, including the assignment of adequate personnel to assure timely performance of those functions required of Xxxxxx Beaumont under the Start-Up so as to enable Start-Up to be completed on or by the Scheduled Start-Up Date.

(d) With respect to each Program Schedule, following the successful completion of the Start-Up, Client agrees to pay the Start-Up Fee as provided for in the Program Schedule. In addition, each Party shall be responsible for and pay all costs and expenses incurred by it in connection with the Start-Up.

2.5 Service Standards. Xxxxxx Beaumont represents and warrants that the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services shall be rendered with promptness and diligence and shall be executed in a workmanlike manner.

2.6 Reports. Xxxxxx Beaumont shall provide to Client the reports described in a Program Schedule at the frequencies provided therein. In addition, from time to time, Client may identify additional reports to be generated by Xxxxxx Beaumont and delivered to Client on an ad hoc or periodic basis. To the extent Xxxxxx Beaumont must dedicate significant labor or resources to the preparation of additional reports that can only be manually generated or to the implementation of system changes to permit such reports to be electronically generated, Client shall reimburse Xxxxxx Beaumont at Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x standard time and material rates for costs incurred by Xxxxxx Beaumont in connection therewith.

2.7 Disaster Recovery. Xxxxxx Beaumont shall be responsible for disaster recovery planning for the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services and testing, implementation and execution of disaster recovery plan. Upon Client’s reasonable request, Xxxxxx Beaumont shall make available to Client for the purpose of responding to questions concerning Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x disaster recovery plan, one or more Xxxxxx Beaumont representatives who are knowledgeable about Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x disaster recovery plan, the manner in which it is tested and the manner in which it would be implemented in the event of a disaster. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x disaster recovery plan will (i) address functions and operations of the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services used by Client; (ii) specify recovery time frames for functions and operations used by Client; (iii) be thoroughly tested at least annually; and (iv) be regularly updated to the extent necessary to correct deficiencies therewith or to remain consistent with industry practices, as reasonably determined by Xxxxxx Beaumont, at Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x cost.

2.8

Audit.

(a) Xxxxxx Beaumont Records. Xxxxxx Beaumont shall maintain complete and accurate records of and supporting documentation for all transactions, financial and non-financial,

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that result from or are created in connection with Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x performance of the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services and its other material obligations under this Agreement and that are in sufficient detail to enable the performance of its obligations hereunder to be substantiated (“Xxxxxx Beaumont Records”). With respect to the amounts chargeable to and payments made by Client under this Agreement, Xxxxxx Beaumont Records shall be kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis. Xxxxxx Beaumont shall retain Xxxxxx Beaumont Records in accordance with this Agreement until the later of (i) the minimum period of time period required to meet statutory and regulatory obligations, including, without limitations the Governmental Requirements or Operating Rules, or, in the absence of clear statutory and regulatory minimums, (ii) for a period of five (5) years after creation.

(b) Audits. Xxxxxx Beaumont shall provide to Client (and internal and external auditors, inspectors, regulators and other representatives that Client may designate from time to time) access at reasonable hours to Xxxxxx Beaumont personnel and to Xxxxxx Beaumont Records and other pertinent information, all to the extent relevant to the performance of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x financial and non-financial obligations under this Agreement and to the extent permitted by applicable Governmental Requirements. Such access shall be provided for the purpose of performing audits and inspections to, without limitation, (i) verify the accuracy and completeness of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x invoices, (ii) examine Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x performance of its other financial obligations to Client under this Agreement, and (iii) enable Client to meet applicable legal, regulatory and contractual requirements. Client shall not be entitled to inspect, and Xxxxxx Beaumont shall not be obligated to make available, information relating to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x cost or profit in providing the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services.

(c)

Limitations.

(1) Not more than one audit pursuant to Section 2.9(b) will occur during any twelve (12) month period, except as necessary to comply with applicable Governmental Requirements.

(2) All audits will be performed in a manner so as not to interfere materially and unnecessarily with Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x ability to perform the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services in accordance with this Agreement.

(3) Following any audit, Client shall conduct (in the case of an internal audit), or request its external auditors or examiners to conduct, an exit conference with Xxxxxx Beaumont to obtain factual concurrence with issues identified in the review.

(d) Review. Xxxxxx Beaumont and Client shall meet to review each audit report promptly after the issuance thereof. Xxxxxx Beaumont will respond to each audit report in writing within thirty (30) days from receipt of such report. Xxxxxx Beaumont and Client shall develop and agree upon an action plan to promptly address and resolve any deficiencies, concerns and/or recommendations in such audit report and Xxxxxx Beaumont shall undertake remedial action in accordance with such action plan and the dates specified therein. Xxxxxx Beaumont shall promptly reimburse Client for any overpayment identified by such audit report. If such deficiency, concern or recommendation relates to a then-existing obligation of Xxxxxx Beaumont under this Agreement,

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Xxxxxx Beaumont shall undertake such remedial action at its own expense. If such deficiency, concern or recommendation constitutes a new contract requirement, such remedial action shall be treated as a Service Change under Section 2.2.

3.	CLIENT OBLIGATIONS

3.1 Cooperation. Client will cooperate with Xxxxxx Beaumont in the performance of Client’s activities contemplated by this Agreement by, among other things, making available, as reasonably requested by Xxxxxx Beaumont, such volume and other forecasts, updated information, management decisions and approvals so that Xxxxxx Beaumont may fulfill its obligations under this Agreement in a timely and efficient manner.

	3.2	Client Content. XXXXX.
	3.3	Client License. XXXXX.
	3.4	Client Marks. XXXXX.
	3.5	Establishment of Account for Settlement. XXXXX.
	3.6	Maintenance of Sufficient Funds. XXXXX.
	3.7	Collection Disclosure. XXXXX.

3.8 Other Client Responsibilities. Client shall perform the additional obligations identified in Program Schedules which are entered into by the Parties pursuant to this Agreement.

PAYMENT FOR SERVICES

4.1. Fees and Expenses. Client shall pay Xxxxxx Beaumont the fees and expenses described in a Program Schedule (the “Charges”) for the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services. Unless otherwise provided in a Program Schedule, the Charges applicable to the performance of Xxxxxx Beaumont Services under a Program Schedule shall be as set forth in Schedule B.

4.2

Payment. XXXXX.

4.3 Taxes. The Charges do not include any taxes, duties or other governmental charges (collectively “Taxes”), such as but not limited to sales, use, excise, and value added taxes. Client shall pay all Taxes levied or imposed by any governmental authority in connection with the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services, but excluding taxes which are imposed on Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x net income.

4.4 Good Faith Dispute. If Client in good faith disputes all or any portion of the Charges, Client shall notify Xxxxxx Beaumont as soon as possible (and in any event no later than the due date of the payment) of the specific amount disputed and shall provide reasonable detail as to the basis for the dispute. The Parties shall then attempt to resolve the disputed portion of such Charges as soon as possible in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures in Section 11.

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COVENANTS OF PARTIES

5.1

Compliance With Governmental Requirements and Operating Rules.

(a) Xxxxxx Beaumont shall comply in all material respects with all Governmental Requirements and the Operating Rules which are applicable to Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x provision of the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x other responsibilities under this Agreement, including without limitation securing any licenses, permits, registrations or other authorizations from such governmental authorities as Xxxxxx Beaumont may need in order to provide the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services and carry out Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x other responsibilities under this Agreement. Client shall comply in all material respects with all Governmental Requirements and the Operating Rules which are applicable to Client’s business and Client’s other responsibilities under this Agreement, including without limitation securing any licenses, permits, registrations or other authorizations from such governmental authorities as Client may need in order to issue Transaction Cards to Cardholders and to carry out Client’s other responsibilities under this Agreement.

(b) Client acknowledges and agrees that it is solely responsible for monitoring legal developments applicable to the operation of its business and Transaction Card operations, and interpreting applicable Governmental Requirements, determining the requirements for compliance with all applicable Governmental Requirements, and maintaining an ongoing compliance program. Client acknowledges that Xxxxxx Beaumont provides value load transaction services to financial institutions and other Entities chartered and regulated by various state and federal agencies and non-financial institutions subject to different regulatory oversight such that Xxxxxx Beaumont cannot reasonably be expected to monitor or interpret the Governmental Requirements applicable to its diverse customer base, or provide compliance services to customers with respect to such Governmental Requirements. Consequently, Client agrees that Xxxxxx Beaumont has no responsibility to monitor or interpret Governmental Requirements applicable to Client’s business, or to monitor or review the terms and conditions of Client’s Value Load Transaction or Client’s selection of system options and programming, or to assure that Client’s selection of any system option or programming (either alone or acting in conjunction with other system options and programming selected by Client) is consistent with Governmental Requirements applicable to Client, or the terms and conditions of Client’s Transaction Card agreements with, or disclosure to, its Cardholders.

(c) Xxxxxx Beaumont shall be entitled to rely upon and use, without verification, any and all information, data and instructions any time submitted to Xxxxxx Beaumont by Client having to do with the Cardholder Accounts of Client, and Xxxxxx Beaumont shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever for (i) the accuracy or inaccuracy thereof, (ii) the wording or text authored or submitted by Client to Xxxxxx Beaumont, for materials to be prepared or for other purposes, (iii) the wording or text appearing on any forms, Transaction Cards or other materials furnished by Client to Xxxxxx Beaumont, or (iv) any non-compliance of such information, data, instruction, wording or text with applicable Governmental Requirements.

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CONFIDENTIALITY

6.1 Confidential Information. Each of Xxxxxx Beaumont and Client acknowledges that the other possesses and will continue to possess information that has been developed or received by it, has commercial value in its business and is not in the public domain. For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” shall mean (a) all information of a Party marked “confidential,” “restricted,” “proprietary” or with a similar designation; (b) in the case of Client, in addition to the items specified in (a) above, Client Data and business information regarding business planning and operations of Client, trade secrets, confidential knowledge, know-how, technical information, data or other proprietary information relating to Client’s processing and Transaction Card system (including, without limitation, all source code, object code, software programs, computer processing systems and techniques employed or used by Client or its Affiliates and any related items such as specifications, layouts, flow charts, manuals, instruction books and programmer, technical and user documentation, and any and all upgrades, enhancements, improvements or modifications to the foregoing; and (c) in the case of Xxxxxx Beaumont, in addition to the items specified in (a) above, trade secrets, confidential knowledge, know-how, technical information, data or other proprietary information relating to the Xxxxxx Beaumont System (including, without limitation, all source code, object code, software programs, computer processing systems and techniques employed or used by Xxxxxx Beaumont or its Affiliates and any related items such as specifications, layouts, flow charts, manuals, instruction books and programmer, technical and user documentation, and any and all upgrades, enhancements, improvements or modifications to the foregoing); business information regarding business planning and operations of Xxxxxx Beaumont and its Affiliates; and all information regarding Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x provision of Xxxxxx Beaumont Services hereunder.

6.2 Obligations. Each Party will use at least the same degree of care, but not less than reasonable care, to prevent disclosing to other persons the Confidential Information of the other Party as it employs to avoid unauthorized disclosure, publication or dissemination of its own information of a similar nature; provided, however, that each Party may disclose such information to its employees, agents, subcontractors and vendors who have a need to know such information and who have been advised by the disclosing Party of the obligation to preserve such information’s confidentiality. The receiving Party shall be responsible for any breach by any such employee, agent, subcontractor or vendor of any such confidentiality obligations. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, each Party shall return promptly to the other Party all Confidential Information in such Party’s possession and certify in writing to the other Party its compliance with this sentence.

6.3 Exclusions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 6 will not apply to any particular information of a Party that the other Party can demonstrate (a) was, at the time of disclosure to it, in the public domain; (b) after disclosure to it, is published or otherwise becomes part of the public domain through no fault of the receiving Party; (c) was in the possession of the receiving Party at the time of disclosure to it without being subject to another confidentiality agreement; (d) was received after disclosure to it from a third party who had a lawful right to disclose such information to it; or (e) was independently developed by the receiving Party without reference to Confidential Information of the furnishing Party. In addition, a Party shall

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not be considered to have breached its obligations under this Section 6 for disclosing Confidential Information of the other Party (i) as required pursuant to an arbitration proceeding conducted in accordance with Section 11, provided that such disclosure is made in accordance with the approval or at the direction of the Arbitration Panel, or (ii) if in the opinion of such Party’s counsel, such disclosure is required by legal process or pursuant to any applicable statute, rule or regulation, provided that, except with respect to securities laws disclosure obligations, such Party advises the other Party prior to making such disclosure in order that the other Party may object to such disclosure, take action to assure confidential handling of the Confidential Information, or take such other appropriate action to protect the Confidential Information.

6.4 Loss of Confidential Information. In the event of any disclosure or loss of, or inability to account for, any Confidential Information of the furnishing Party, the receiving Party will promptly notify the furnishing Party.

6.5 No Implied Rights. Nothing contained in this Section 6 shall be construed as obligating a Party to disclose any particular Confidential Information to the other Party, or as granting to or conferring on a Party, expressly or impliedly, any rights or license to the Confidential Information of the other Party, except as otherwise provided herein.

6.6 Publicity. Neither Party will, without the other Party’s prior written consent, use the name, service marks or trademarks of the other Party or any of its Affiliates; provided, however, that (a) Xxxxxx Beaumont may use Client as a reference and may indicate to others that Client is a user of the Xxxxxx Beaumont System to provide the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services under this Agreement; and (b) Client may indicate to others that Xxxxxx Beaumont is the provider of services covered by this Agreement.

6.7 Equitable Remedies. Each Party acknowledges that, if it breaches (or attempts or threatens to breach) its obligations under this Section 6, the other Party will be irreparably harmed. Accordingly, if a court of competent jurisdiction should find that a Party has breached (or attempted or threatened to breach) any such obligations, such Party will not oppose the entry of an appropriate order compelling performance by such Party and restraining it from any further breaches (or attempted or threatened breaches).

6.8 Confidentiality of Agreement. Both Parties agree that the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be treated as 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 without the prior written consent of the other party; provided, however, that the general existence of this Agreement shall not be treated as confidential information and that either party may disclose the terms and conditions of this Agreement: (a) as required by any court or other governmental body; (b) as otherwise required by law including Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x obligations under applicable securities laws and Client’s obligations under applicable law; (c) to legal counsel of the parties; (d) in confidence, to accountants, banks, proposed investors, and financing sources and their advisors; (e) in confidence, in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement or rights under this Agreement; or (f) in confidence, in connection with a merger or acquisition or proposed merger or acquisition, or the like.

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6.9

Security of Cardholder Data.

(a) Xxxxxx Beaumont has designed and implemented an Information Security Program that is designed to protect cardholder data in accordance with the Visa/MasterCard Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (“PCI”) requirements. At all times during the term of the Agreement, Xxxxxx Beaumont shall be in compliance with the PCI requirements, as the same may be revised from time to time.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

7.1 Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights. Xxxxxx Beaumont shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title and interest (including, without limitation, all Intellectual Property Rights) in and to the Xxxxxx Beaumont System. Client acknowledges that the Xxxxxx Beaumont System constitutes valuable trade secrets of Xxxxxx Beaumont and constitutes Confidential Information subject to Section 6. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to grant to one Party, by implication, estoppel or otherwise, license rights, ownership rights or any other Intellectual Property Rights in any materials owned by the other Party or any Affiliate of the other Party.

7.2 Client Data. Client shall own all right, title and interest in and to the Client Data. Following expiration or termination of this Agreement, Xxxxxx Beaumont shall promptly provide to Client a copy of all Client Data. Xxxxxx Beaumont acknowledges that the Client Data constitutes Confidential Information subject to Section 6. Xxxxxx Beaumont may, upon prior written notice to Client, retain a copy of the Client Data if required to satisfy the Governmental Requirements.

7.3

Materials.

(a) Client shall be the sole and exclusive owner of (1) Materials owned by it as of the Effective Date, (2) the Materials developed or created by Client or its Affiliates, and their agents and subcontractors, and (3) all enhancements and derivative works of such Materials, regardless of who prepared such enhancements and derivative works, and in what manner such enhancements and derivative works were prepared, including United States and foreign Intellectual Property Rights in such Materials (collectively, the “Client Owned Materials”). Client grants to Xxxxxx Beaumont a non-exclusive, fully paid-up, non-transferable, limited license, during the Term of this Agreement, to use, execute, reproduce, display, and perform the Client Owned Materials in the performance of the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

(b) Xxxxxx Beaumont shall be the sole and exclusive owner of the (1) Materials owned by it as of the Effective Date, (2) Materials developed by Xxxxxx Beaumont in the course of the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, exclusive of any derivative works prepared by Xxxxxx Beaumont of the Client Owned Materials and (3) derivative works of any such Materials which may be developed by Xxxxxx Beaumont in the performance of the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services under this Agreement, including United States and foreign Intellectual Property Rights in such Xxxxxx Beaumont Owned Materials

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(collectively, the “Xxxxxx Beaumont Owned Materials”). Xxxxxx Beaumont grants to Client a non-exclusive, fully paid-up, non-transferable, limited license, during the Term of this Agreement, to use, execute, reproduce, display, and perform the Xxxxxx Beaumont Owned Materials in connection with Client’s receipt of the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

(c) This Agreement shall not confer upon either Party Intellectual Property Rights in Materials of the other Party (to the extent not covered by this Section 7.3) unless otherwise so provided elsewhere in this Agreement.

(d)

General Rights

(1) Each Party agrees to reproduce copyright legends which appear on any portion of the Materials which may be owned by the other Party.

(2) Nothing in this Agreement shall restrict any employees or representatives of a Party who retain solely in intangible form after performing the obligations of such Party under this Agreement, general ideas, concepts, know-how, or techniques relating to data processing or network management which either Party, individually or jointly, develops or discloses to such employee or representative while such employee or representative is performing the obligations, or exercising the rights, of a Party under this Agreement, from using such ideas, concepts, know-how, or techniques for the benefit of either Party, except to the extent that such use infringes upon any Intellectual Property Right of a of a Party or its Affiliates; provided, however, that this Section 7.3(d)(2) shall not be deemed to limit either Party’s obligations under this Agreement with respect to the disclosure or use of Confidential Information.

(3) Except as expressly specified in this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to grant to one Party, by implication, estoppel or otherwise, license rights, ownership rights or any other Intellectual Property Rights in any Materials owned by the other Party or any Affiliate of the other Party.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

8.1 Direct Damages. If a Party shall during the term of this Agreement be liable to the other Party, any Affiliate, any Cardholder, or any other individual or Entity as a result of any disputes, controversies or claims of any kind or nature arising under or in connection with this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby (whether any such breaches, disputes, controversies or claims are based upon contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory), all damages from all such breaches, disputes, controversies or claims are limited to actual, direct and out-of-pocket damages which are reasonably incurred by the injured Party.

8.2 Consequential Damages Exclusion. It is agreed that in no event, shall a Party be liable to the other Party for consequential, indirect, special, punitive or incidental damages, or for any lost profits, lost revenues, or damage to good will unless they arise directly out of the intentional or willful misconduct of a Party hereto.

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EXCUSABLE DELAY

9.1 Excusable Delay Defined. The term “Excusable Delay” shall mean a delay in performance or failure to perform which is due to an event beyond the reasonable control of a Party and shall include, without limitation, (a) acts of God, weather conditions, explosion, flood, earthquake, or fire; (b) war or threat of war, sabotaging, riot, revolution, civil disturbance or requisition; (c) acts, restrictions, regulations, prohibitions or measures of any kind on the part of any governmental authority; (d) import and export regulations or embargoes; or (e) strikes, lockouts, or other industrial actions or trade disputes.

9.2 Delay or Non-Performance Due to Excusable Delay. Neither Party shall be liable to the other Party or be deemed to be in breach of this Agreement (other than Client’s obligation to pay Charges owed Xxxxxx Beaumont pursuant to this Agreement) by reason of any Excusable Delay. A Party experiencing an Excusable Delay in its performance shall immediately notify the other Party by telephone (to be confirmed in writing within three days after the inception of the Excusable Delay) and shall describe in reasonable detail the circumstances causing such Excusable Delay. The Party experiencing Excusable Delay shall be excused from performance of such obligations so affected by the Excusable Delay event for the period during which the Excusable Delay event continues and for such time thereafter as is reasonably necessary to overcome the effects of such Excusable Delay. Both Parties shall use all reasonable efforts to overcome or work around the Excusable Delay event as soon as reasonably practicable.

10.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

10.1 General. Any dispute between the Parties arising under or in connection with this Agreement or any breach of this Agreement (a “Dispute”) shall be resolved solely in accordance with the procedures in this Section 10.

10.2 Efforts to Resolve by Mutual Agreement. Any Dispute arising from or in connection with this Agreement or the relationship of the Parties under this Agreement whether based on contract, tort, common law, equity, statute, regulation, order or otherwise, shall be resolved as follows:

(a) Upon written request of either Xxxxxx Beaumont, on the one hand, or Client, on the other hand, the Parties will appoint a designated representative whose task it will be to meet for the purpose of endeavoring to resolve such Dispute.

(b) The designated representatives shall meet as often as the Parties reasonably deem necessary to discuss the problem in an effort to resolve the Dispute without the necessity of any formal proceeding.

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(i)

the designated representatives concluding in good faith that amicable resolution through continued negotiation of the matter does not appear likely; or

(ii)

the expiration of the thirty (30) day period immediately following the initial request to negotiate the Dispute;

provided, however, that this Section 10.2 will not be construed to prevent a Party from instituting formal proceedings earlier to avoid the expiration of any applicable limitations period, to preserve a superior position with respect to other creditors or to seek temporary or preliminary injunctive relief pursuant to Section 6.7. In any event, if the Dispute is not resolved in thirty (30) days immediately following the initial request to negotiate the Dispute; Client may terminate with out penalty.

10.3

Arbitration.

(a) If the Parties are unable to resolve any Dispute as contemplated by Section 10.2, such Dispute shall be submitted to mandatory and binding arbitration at the election of either Xxxxxx Beaumont, on the one hand, and Client, on the other hand (the “Disputing Party”). Except as otherwise provided in this Section 10.3, the arbitration shall be pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”).

(b) To initiate the arbitration, the Disputing Party shall notify the other Party in writing (the “Arbitration Demand”), which shall (i) describe in reasonable detail the nature of the Dispute, (ii) state the amount of the claim, (iii) specify the requested relief and (iv) name an arbitrator who (A) has been licensed to practice law in the U.S. for at least ten years, (B) is not then an employee of Client or Xxxxxx Beaumont or an employee of an Affiliate of either Client or Xxxxxx Beaumont, and (C) is experienced in representing clients in connection with commercial agreements (the “Basic Qualifications”). Within fifteen (15) days after the other Party’s receipt of the Arbitration Demand, such other Party shall file, and serve on the Disputing Party, a written statement (i) answering the claims set forth in the Arbitration Demand and including any affirmative defenses of such Party; (ii) asserting any counterclaim, which shall (A) describe in reasonable detail the nature of the Dispute relating to the counterclaim, (B) state the amount of the counterclaim, and (C) specify the requested relief; and (iii) naming a second arbitrator satisfying the Basic Qualifications. Promptly, but in any event within fifteen (15) days thereafter, the two arbitrators so named will select a third neutral arbitrator from a list provided by the AAA of potential arbitrators who satisfy the Basic Qualifications and who have no past or present relationships with the Parties or their counsel, except as otherwise disclosed in writing to and approved by the Parties. The arbitration will be heard by a panel of the three arbitrators so chosen (the “Arbitration Panel”), with the third arbitrator so chosen serving as the chairperson of the Arbitration Panel. Decisions of a majority of the members of the Arbitration Panel shall be determinative.

(c) The arbitration hearing shall be held in Atlanta, Georgia or at such other location as the Parties may mutually agree. The Arbitration Panel is specifically authorized to render partial or full summary judgment as provided for in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

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In the event summary judgment or partial summary judgment is granted, the non-prevailing Party may not raise as a basis for a motion to vacate an award that the Arbitration Panel failed or refused to consider evidence bearing on the dismissed claim(s) or issue(s). The Federal Rules of Evidence shall apply to the arbitration hearing. The Party bringing a particular claim or asserting an affirmative defense will have the burden of proof with respect thereto. The arbitration proceedings and all testimony, filings, documents and information relating to or presented during the arbitration proceedings shall be deemed to be information subject to the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement. The Arbitration Panel will have no power or authority, under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA or otherwise, to relieve the Parties from their agreement hereunder to arbitrate or otherwise to amend or disregard any provision of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the provisions of this Section 10.3.

(d) Should an arbitrator refuse or be unable to proceed with arbitration proceedings as called for by this Section 10.3, the arbitrator shall be replaced by the Party who selected such arbitrator, or if such arbitrator was selected by the two Party-appointed arbitrators, by such two Party-appointed arbitrators selecting a new third arbitrator in accordance with Section 11.3(b). Each such replacement arbitrator shall satisfy the Basic Qualifications. If an arbitrator is replaced pursuant to this Section 10.3(d) after the arbitration hearing has commenced, then a rehearing shall take place in accordance with the provisions of this Section 10.3 and the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA.

(e) At the time of granting or denying a motion for summary judgment as provided for in (c) and within fifteen (15) days after the closing of the arbitration hearing, the Arbitration Panel shall prepare and distribute to the Parties a writing setting forth the Arbitration Panel’s finding of facts and conclusions of law relating to the Dispute, including the reasons for the giving or denial of any award. The findings and conclusions and the award, if any, shall be deemed to be information subject to the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement.

(f) The Arbitration Panel is instructed to schedule promptly all discovery and other procedural steps and otherwise to assume case management initiative and control to effect an efficient and expeditious resolution of the Dispute. The Arbitration Panel is authorized to issue monetary sanctions against either Party if, upon a showing of good cause, such Party is unreasonably delaying the proceeding.

(g) Any award rendered by the Arbitration Panel will be final, conclusive and binding upon the Parties and any judgment hereon may be entered and enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(h) Each Party will bear a pro rata share of all fees, costs and expenses of the arbitrators, and notwithstanding any law to the contrary, each Party will bear all the fees, costs and expenses of its own attorneys, experts and witnesses; provided, however, that in connection with any judicial proceeding to compel arbitration pursuant to this Agreement or to confirm, vacate or enforce any award rendered by the Arbitration Panel, the prevailing Party in such a proceeding will be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in connection with such proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.

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10.4 Equitable Relief. Nothing in Sections 10.2 or 10.3 shall be construed to prevent any Party from seeking from a court a temporary restraining order or other temporary or preliminary relief pending final resolution of a Dispute pursuant to Section 10.2 or Section 10.3.

11.

TERM; TERMINATION

11.1 Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until this Agreement is terminated as provided below. If, after the first anniversary of the Effective Date, no Program Schedules are then in effect under this Agreement, a Party may terminate this Agreement, without cause, upon sixty (60) days prior written notice to the other Party

11.2 Termination for Cause. In the event of a material breach of this Agreement by a Party (the “Breaching Party”), the other Party (the “Non-Breaching Party”) may give written notice of such material breach specifying in reasonable detail the nature of the breach and, if the breach may be cured, the curative action which needs to be taken by the Breaching Party (the “Breach Notice”). If the Breaching Party fails to cure the material breach within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Breach Notice, then the Non-Breaching Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement or the applicable Program Schedule under which such breach has occurred immediately upon notice; provided, however, that if the Breaching Party has commenced a cure of the breach within such 30 day period after receipt and thereafter diligently and in good faith pursues the completion of such cure, the Non-Breaching Party shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement unless the breach is not fully cured as of sixty (60) days after receipt of the Breach Notice. In addition to the foregoing termination rights, Xxxxxx Beaumont shall have the right, at its election, to terminate this Agreement and all Program Schedules immediately by written notice, or alternatively to suspend further performance of Xxxxxx Beaumont Services without terminating this Agreement, if (a) Client fails to pay any undisputed Charges within ten (10) days following written notice by Xxxxxx Beaumont of Client’s delinquency, or (b) if required by the Associations.

11.3 Insolvency. Except as otherwise provided by law, either Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other Party if one of the Parties (a) commences a voluntary proceeding under any Federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization law, or (b) has such a proceeding filed against it and fails to have such proceeding stayed or vacated within thirty (30) days, or (c) upon the end of any such stay, fails to have such involuntary proceeding vacated within ten (10) business days thereafter, or (d) admits the material allegations of any petition in bankruptcy filed against it, or (e) is adjudged bankrupt, or (f) makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or if a receiver is appointed for all or a substantial portion of such Party’s assets and is not discharged within ten (10) business days after the appointment of the receiver. Any termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 11.3 shall be considered to be by reason of anticipatory breach of contract, and such termination shall be without prejudice to any rights the terminating Party may have by reason of such anticipatory breach.

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Requirements, or if the application of such Governmental Requirements impose material, additional and reasonably unavoidable costs to be incurred by either Party, the Parties will negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement to the extent necessary to ensure that the Parties will be in full compliance with all applicable Governmental Requirements. If such modifications require material change in Xxxxxx Beaumont Services or Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x cost of Xxxxxx Beaumont Services, the Parties will negotiate in good faith to make any required change in the Charges specified in this Agreement. If the Parties cannot agree to any required changes, either Party may, by giving written notice to the other Party, terminate this Agreement as of a date specified in such notice. In addition, if any governmental authority or third party initiates any action asserting that actions by Parties under this Agreement violates any Governmental Requirements, either Party may, by giving written notice, terminate this Agreement as of a date specified in such notice.

11.5 Transition/Wind-Down Period. Upon termination, subject to approvals from the Associations, Xxxxxx Beaumont will continue to operate and maintain the Transaction Card Program(s), including providing Xxxxxx Beaumont Services, for up to six (6) months following the date of termination (the “Wind-Down Period”) to allow the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services to continue without interruption or adverse effect and to facilitate the orderly transfer of responsibility for the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services to Client or its designee. During the Wind-Down Period both Xxxxxx Beaumont and Client will continue to be bound by and perform their respective obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement with respect to Transaction Cards, including authorization, processing, and settlement of Transaction Card transactions and corrections thereto, recordkeeping, statement issuance, and customer support. For the Charges specified in the Program Schedule, Xxxxxx Beaumont shall cooperate in good faith and take any and all actions necessary to assist Client in the smooth transition of the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services to Client or its designee, including by (i) making any and all regulatory filings, and otherwise complying with all applicable Governmental Requirements or Operating Rules, necessary to effect the transition of the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services to Client or its designee, and (ii) executing and delivering any and all documents, files, information, data or other materials necessary to effect the transition of the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services to Client or its designee. In no event xxxx Xxxxxx Beaumont be required to disclose to any service provider as part of wind-down efforts any Confidential Information of Xxxxxx Beaumont. The terms of this Agreement will govern the provision of Xxxxxx Beaumont Services and the conduct of the Parties during the Wind-Down Period.

12.

INDEMNIFICATION

12.1

Xxxxxx Beaumont Indemnity.

(a) Xxxxxx Beaumont shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Client and its representatives, successors and permitted assigns from and against any and all claims made or threatened by any third party and all related losses, expenses, damages, costs and liabilities, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in investigation or defense, regardless of the theory of liability or the nature of the legal proceeding (“Damages”), to the extent such Damages arise out of or relate to the following: (i) any negligent act or omission by Xxxxxx Beaumont, its representatives or any subcontractor engaged by Xxxxxx Beaumont in the

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performance of Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x obligations under this Agreement; or (ii) any material breach in a representation, covenant or obligation of Xxxxxx Beaumont contained in this Agreement.

(b) Xxxxxx Beaumont shall indemnify, defend and hold Client harmless from and against any and all claims made or threatened by any third party and all related Damages incurred by Client on account of such third party’s claim of infringement or misappropriation resulting from Client’s use of the Xxxxxx Beaumont System or Xxxxxx Beaumont Content (excluding Client Content or Client Marks) of any valid U.S. patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or other Intellectual Property Right. The foregoing obligation does not apply with respect to the Xxxxxx Beaumont System, Xxxxxx Beaumont Content, or portions or components thereof or services (i) not supplied by Xxxxxx Beaumont (e.g. third party software, services, telecommunications or technology); or (ii) that are combined with other products, processes or materials not supplied by Xxxxxx Beaumont where the alleged infringement relates to such combination. Xxxxxx Beaumont shall also not have any obligation with respect to further damages arising from Client’s continued use of infringing intellectual property after Xxxxxx Beaumont has provided and implemented modifications to the Xxxxxx Beaumont System or Xxxxxx Beaumont Content, as applicable, that do not continue to infringe upon or misappropriate the third party’s claimed rights, and Xxxxxx Beaumont has notified Client in writing that the purpose of the modification is to avoid further infringement or misappropriation. In the event such a claim by a third party, in Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x judgment, causes Client’s quiet enjoyment and use of the Xxxxxx Beaumont System or Xxxxxx Beaumont Content to be seriously endangered or disrupted, or if either party reasonably believes that such is likely, Xxxxxx Beaumont will, at its option, do one of the following: (i) replace the Xxxxxx Beaumont System or Xxxxxx Beaumont Content, without additional charge, with a compatible, functionally equivalent and non-infringing system; (ii) modify the Xxxxxx Beaumont System or Xxxxxx Beaumont Content to avoid the infringement; (iii) obtain a license to continue use of the Xxxxxx Beaumont System or Xxxxxx Beaumont Content for the term of this Agreement and pay any additional fees required for such a license; or (iv) if none of the foregoing alternatives are practical, in Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x business judgment, indemnify Client as set forth above and terminate the affected Program Schedules for convenience. The foregoing sets forth Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx’x exclusive liability and Client’s exclusive remedies with respect to claims for infringement.

12.2 Client Indemnity. Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Xxxxxx Beaumont and its representatives, successors and permitted assigns from and against any and all claims made or threatened by any third party and all related Damages, to the extent such Damages arise out of or relate to the following: (a) any negligent act or omission by Client, or its representatives in the performance of Client’s obligations under this Agreement; (b) any material breach in a representation, covenant or obligation of Client contained in this Agreement; or (c) any claims that the Client Content or Client Marks or the use, reproduction or modification of the Client Content or Client Marks as permitted by this Agreement, has violated, misappropriated or infringed the Intellectual Property Rights of any third party.

12.3 Mutual Indemnity. Xxxxxx Beaumont and Client each agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other, and their respective Affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns, from any and all Damages and threatened Damages to the extent they arise from or in connection with any of the following third party claims (excluding, in the case of Client, claims by Affiliates, and, in the case of Xxxxxx Beaumont, claims by subcontractors, third party

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contractors and suppliers used by Xxxxxx Beaumont in providing the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services): (a) the death or bodily injury of any agent, employee, customer, business invitee, business visitor or other person caused by the negligence or other tortious conduct of the indemnitor; (b) the damage, loss or destruction of any real or tangible personal property caused by the negligence or other tortious conduct of the indemnitor; and (c) any claim, demand, charge, action, cause of action, or other proceeding asserted against the indemnitee but resulting from an act or omission of the indemnitor in its capacity as an employer or potential employer of a person.

12.4 Indemnification Procedure. In the event a claim by a third party for which indemnification may be available under this Agreement is made or filed against a Party or any Entity, the Party against which the claim, suit or proceeding is made (the “Indemnified Party”), shall promptly notify the other Party (the “Indemnifying Party”) in writing of the claim, suit or proceeding. The Indemnifying Party, within thirty (30) days, or such shorter period as is required to avoid any prejudice in the claim, suit or proceeding, after the notice, may elect to defend, compromise, or settle the third party claim, suit or proceeding at its expense. In any third party claim, suit or proceeding which the Indemnifying Party has elected to defend, compromise or settle, the Indemnifying Party shall not after the election be responsible for the expenses, including counsel fees, of the Indemnified Party but the Indemnified Party may participate therein and retain counsel at its own expense. In any third party claim, suit or proceeding the defense of which the Indemnifying Party shall have assumed, the Indemnified Party will not consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement with respect to the matter without the consent of the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnifying Party will not consent to the entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement affecting the Indemnified Party to the extent that the judgment or settlement involves more than the payment of money without the written consent of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party shall provide to the Indemnifying Party all information, assistance and authority reasonably requested in order to evaluate any third party claim, suit or proceeding and effect any defense, compromise or settlement.

12.5 Limitation on Claims. Any claim for indemnification under this Agreement must be made prior to the earlier of: (a) two years after the Party claiming indemnification becomes aware of the event for which indemnification is claimed, or (b) three years after the earlier of the termination of this Agreement or the expiration of the term of this Agreement.

13.

GENERAL

13.1 Independent Contractor Relationship. Xxxxxx Beaumont is serving as an independent contractor to Client under this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to create the relationship of partnership or joint venture between the Parties, it being understood that neither the method of computing compensation nor any other provision contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to create any relationship between the Parties other than the relationship of independent parties contracting for services. Neither Party has, and shall not hold itself out as having, any authority to enter into any contract or create any obligation or liability on behalf of, in the name of, or binding upon the other Party.

13.2 Notices. Any notices to be given hereunder to any other Party, including any notice of a change of address, shall be in writing and shall be deemed validly given if (a) delivered personally, (b) sent by overnight or second day express delivery service. (c) sent by

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registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or (d) sent by confirmed facsimile, as follows:

If to Client:

RBS Xxxx, Incorporated

000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxx

Xxxxxxx, XX 00000

Attention: General Counsel

Telephone: 000 000 0000

Facsimile: 000 000 0000

If to Xxxxxx Beaumont:

Xxxxxx Beaumont, Inc.

0000 00 Xx Xxxx

Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000

Attn: Xxxx Xxxxxx

Facsimile: 000 000 0000

All such notices shall be deemed given on the date of actual receipt by the addressee if delivered personally, on the date of deposit with the express delivery service or the postal authorities if sent in either such manner, on the date of the facsimile confirmation if sent in such manner, and on the date of actual receipt by the addressee if delivered in any other manner.

13.3 Schedules and Attachments. Immediately following the signature page is a list of Schedules which have been attached to this Agreement before execution and are hereby incorporated by reference. Following execution of this Agreement, certain additional Schedules and attachments may be expressly agreed upon by the Parties pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement whereupon such exhibits or attachments shall become part of this Agreement and incorporated by reference. References in this Agreement to a “Schedule” means an exhibit to this Agreement and all attachments thereto unless otherwise provided.

13.4 Resolution of Conflict Between Documents. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any Schedule, this Agreement shall control the Parties’ rights and obligations except where this Agreement has been expressly amended in such Schedule. In the event of any conflict between the terms of any Schedule and an attachment to such Schedule, the Schedule shall control the Parties’ rights and obligations except where the Schedule has been expressly amended in such attachment.

13.5 Assignment. Each Party shall have the right to assign this Agreement to an Affiliate of such Party as well as to any successor to a substantial part of the business or assets of such Party; provided that any such assignment shall not relieve the assigning Party of its obligations under this Agreement. Xxxxxx Beaumont shall have the right to utilize the services of subcontractors in performing the Xxxxxx Beaumont Services, provided that Xxxxxx Beaumont shall retain responsibility under this Agreement for all subcontracted Xxxxxx

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Beaumont Services. The term “Affiliate” means an entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the specified Party, with control meaning (a) owning directly or indirectly more than 50% of the outstanding voting equity interests of an entity or (b) having the right directly or indirectly to appoint a majority of members of the board or other body which directs the management and policies of an entity.

13.6 Amendment or Waiver. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by both Parties. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless it is in writing and signed by the Party who is asserted to have made the waiver; any waiver of a breach or observance of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach.

13.7 Headings; Captions. The headings and captions of this Agreement are included for convenience only and shall not be considered in construction of the provisions hereof.

13.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida without regard to its conflicts of laws principles. Subject to the dispute resolution procedures in this Agreement, all legal proceedings relating to the subject matter of this Agreement shall be maintained in the federal courts having proper jurisdiction over the Parties and each Party consents that jurisdiction for any such legal proceedings shall lie exclusively with such federal courts.

13.9 Survival. The provisions of Sections 3.10, 3.11, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11.5, 12, 13.1, 13.2, 13.8 and 13.12 shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement.

13.10 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remainder of this Agreement, which shall be construed as if such invalid or unenforceable provision had never been a part of this Agreement but in a manner so as to carry out as nearly as possible the Parties’ original intent.

13.11 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall benefit the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

13.12 No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no third Party beneficiaries of this Agreement.

13.13 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed simultaneously in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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13.14 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes any letters of intent, memorandums of understanding, confidentiality agreements, and other agreements and communications, oral or written, between the Parties regarding such subject matter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Services Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by their respective officers thereto duly authorized, all as of the day and year first above written.

XXXXXX BEAUMONT, INC.

RBS XXXX INCORPORATED

By:

/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx

By:

/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx

Name:

Xxxx Xxxxxx

Name:

Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx

Title:

President

Title:

VP & General Counsel

Date:

May 2, 2006

Date:

May 2, 2006

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SCHEDULE A

SERVICES AGREEMENT

FORM OF

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

This Program Schedule (the “Program Schedule”) is entered into this 28^th day of April, 2006, by and between XXXXXX BEAUMONT, INC., a Nevada corporation (“Xxxxxx Beaumont”) and RBS XXXX INCORPORATED a Georgia Corporation (“Client”), in accordance with the terms of the Services Agreement among the Parties dated April 28, 2006 (the “Agreement”).

1.0

Overview Summary

Xxxxxx Beaumont will offer value load services on the SIRE Network of retail locations for the pre-paid card products issued and supported by RBS Xxxx Incorporated.

2.0

Xxxxxx Beaumont Services Description

Xxxxxx Beaumont will provide necessary development and provisioning on the SIRE Network to recognize the Client BINs (multiple) so the Client cards can have value loaded on them at any of the SIRE retail locations.

3.0

Client Obligations

XXXXX.

4.0

In no event shall Xxxxxx Beaumont be liable to any person for any damages caused by fraudulent use of the Clients card products.

5.0

Term

5.1 Scheduled Start Up Date. The Scheduled Start Up Date for Services under this Program Schedule is projected to be June, 2006.

5.2 Original Term. The term of this Program Schedule shall begin on the date the Start-Up activities have been successfully completed and shall extend for XXXXX (the “Original Term”), unless extended or earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement. The first Processing Year shall commence on XXXXX and continue through XXXXX. Each subsequent Processing Year shall mean a twelve (12) month period commencing on the expiration of the preceding Processing Year (“Processing Year”).

5.3 Renewal Term(s). This Program Schedule shall automatically extend for additional periods of one Processing Year each (a “Renewal Term”) following the conclusion of the Original Term and each Renewal Term, if any, thereafter, unless terminated prior to such extension as provided in this Section. If either Party does not

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want this Agreement to automatically extend at the conclusion of the Original Term (or any Renewal Term, whichever is applicable), then such Party shall give the other Party written notice to that effect not less than six (6) months before the expiration of the existing term (whether the Original Term or a Renewal Term.

6.0

Charges

6.1

Start-Up Fee. XXXXX.

6.2 Fees. Except as set forth in this Section 7.2, the fees and charges specified in Schedule B to the Service Agreement shall apply to the Services provided to Client under this Program Schedule.

7.0

Reimbursements and Assessments

Client shall be responsible for and billed directly for any Association dues, fees and assessments.

Client shall pay all courier expenses associated with the transportation of reports and documents from Client to Xxxxxx Beaumont and from Xxxxxx Beaumont to Client.

Xxxxxx Beaumont agrees to act as an agent on behalf of Client and Client shall reimburse Xxxxxx Beaumont for the purchase on Client’s behalf of the postage required for materials mailed by Xxxxxx Beaumont on behalf of Client. The amount reimbursed by Client to Xxxxxx Beaumont for postage while this Agreement is in effect will be the then current first class postage rate for all mailings mailed by Xxxxxx Beaumont on behalf of Client.

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Commissions

XXXXX.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, pursuant and in accordance with the Services Agreement between the Parties, the Parties have executed this Program Schedule as of April 28, 2006.

RBS XXXX INCORPORATED

By:

/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx

Title:

VP & General Counsel

XXXXXX BEAUMONT, INC.

By:

/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxx

Title:

President

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