EXCLUSIVE TECHNICAL AND CONSULTING SERVICE AGREEMENT
This
Exclusive Technical and Consulting Service Agreement (hereinafter referred to as
“Agreement”) is made and
entered into effective as of February 1, 2011 in Weifang, Shandong Province,
People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) by and between the
following parties:
Party
A:
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Beijing Binhai Yintai
Technology Co., Ltd., a
wholly foreign-owned enterprise duly established and validly existing
under the laws of PRC.
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Registered Address: Xxxx 0000, Xxxxx 00, Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 9 of
Mantingfangyuan Community, Qingyunli, Haidian District, Beijing,
PRC.
Party
B:
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Shandong Haiwang Chemical Stock
Co., Ltd., a joint stock company duly established and valid
existing under the laws of the
PRC.
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Registered Address: Haiwang Street,
Yangzi Community, Coastal Economic
Zone, Weifang, Shandong Province, PRC.
WHEREAS, Party A is a wholly
foreign-owned enterprise duly established under the laws of the PRC and
possesses relevant technical and consulting service resources.
WHEREAS, Party B is a joint stock company duly established and validly existing under the laws of the
PRC.
WHEREAS, Party A agrees to provide Party B with
relevant technical and consulting service, and Party B agrees to accept
the technical and consulting service provided by Party A pursuant to the terms
and conditions herein.
NOW THEREFORE, intending to be
bound hereby, and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as
follows:
ARTICLE
I
TECHNICAL
AND CONSULTING SERVICE, EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS
1.1
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During
the term of this Agreement, Party A, as a supplier of technical and
consulting service, shall provide the exclusive technical and consulting
service to Party B in accordance with this
Agreement
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1.2
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During
the term of this Agreement, Party B agrees to accept the technical and
consulting service provided by Party A. Party B further agrees that during
the term of this Agreement, Party B shall not accept technical and
consulting service from any other party without the prior written consent
of Party A.
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1.3
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Party
A shall be the exclusive owner of all right, title and interest in any and
all intellectual property rights arising out of the performance of this
Agreement, including without limitation, copyright, patent, technology
secrets and business secret, regardless of whether developed by Party A or
by Party B.
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ARTICLE
II
PAYMENT
FOR THE TECHNICAL AND CONSULTING SERVICE FEE
2.1
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Both
Parties agree that Party B shall pay the consulting service fee related to
the services stipulated in Article 1.1 of this Agreement (the “Consulting
Service Fee”) to Party A pursuant to the provision of Article 2.2
hereunder.
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2.2
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During
the term of this Agreement, the amount of the Consulting Service Fee shall
be 100% of the net profit of Party B each
quarter.
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2.3
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In
addition to the aforementioned Consulting Service Fee, Party B agrees to
reimburse all of Party A’s expenditures relating to the performance of
this Agreement, including without limitation, travel expenses, expert
fees, printing fees, postage and other relevant
fee.
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2.4
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In
addition to the aforementioned Consulting Service Fee, Party B agrees to
reimburse Party A for the expenses and costs including taxes and tariffs
(excluding income tax), which are related to the performance of this
Agreement and paid by Party A.
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2.5
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Party
B shall submit a Consulting Service Fee report under this Agreement
(hereinafter referred to as “Service Fee Report”) to Party A within 15
working days after every period of settlement (every quarter), and shall
pay the aforementioned Consulting Service Fee to the bank account
designated by Party A in RMB via bank transfer within 2 working days after
submitting the Service Fee Report. In the event that Party B fails to pay
the Consulting Service Fee and other relevant expenses payable under this
Agreement on time, Party B shall pay Party A an overdue fine at the annual
interest rate of 12% (compound interest) calculated from the overdue
date.
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2.6
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Party
B shall retain a separate account for the Consulting Service Fee under
this Agreement. Party A has the right, at any time, to appoint its
employee or a Chinese or international accountant (at its own cost) to
review and audit Party B’s accounting books relating to consultation
service during any period of settlement. Party B shall provide any and all
documents, bookings, records, materials and information which the employee
or the accountant of Party A deems necessary, as well as all conveniences
and assistance. The audit report submitted by Party A’s employee shall be
final and conclusive, unless Party B disputes such report within 7 days
after receiving the report. Any audit report submitted by an accountant
shall be final and conclusive. In accordance with the Consulting Service
Fee confirmed in the audit report, Party A has the right to give Party B
notice of payment at any time after the audit report is submitted. Party B
shall make the payment pursuant to Article 2.5 within 7 days after
receiving the notice of
payment.
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2.7
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Any payment Party B makes to Party
A under this Agreement will include deductions for taxes, bank charges and
any other related charges or
expenses.
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ARTICLE
III
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES
3.1
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Party
A hereby represents and warrants as
follows:
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3.1.1
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Party
A has the power within its constitutional documents and scope of business
to execute and perform this Agreement and has taken all necessary action
to obtain all necessary consents and approvals from third parties and
relevant authorities. The execution and performance of this Agreement does
not and will not result in any violation of enforceable or effective laws
or contractual limitations that impact Party
A.
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3.1.2
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Upon
its execution, this Agreement will constitute the legal, valid and binding
obligation of Party A, enforceable against it in accordance with its
terms.
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3.2
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Party
B hereby represents and warrants as
follows:
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3.2.1
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Party
B is a company duly registered and valid existing under the laws of the
PRC and is authorized to enter into this
Agreement.
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3.2.2
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Party
B has the power within its constitutional documents and scope of business
to execute and perform this Agreement and has taken all necessary action
to obtain all necessary consents and approvals from third parties and
relevant authorities. The execution and performance of this Agreement does
not and will not result in any violation of enforceable or effective laws
or contractual limitations that impact Party
B.
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3.2.3
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Upon
its execution, this Agreement shall constitute the legal, valid and
binding obligation of Party B, enforceable against it in accordance with
its terms.
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ARTICLE
IV
CONFIDENTIALITY
4.1
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Party
B agrees that it shall adopt reasonable methods to protect the
confidentiality of the Party A’s confidential information and materials
(hereinafter referred to as “Confidential Information”) which it may have
access to under this Agreement. Without prior written consent, Party B
shall not disclose, give or transfer the Confidential Information to any
other party. Once this Agreement is terminated, Party B shall return to
Party A any documents, information or software which contains the
Confidential Information, or destroy the aforementioned objects, and shall
completely delete all Confidential Information in any memory equipment and
shall not continue to use or permit any third party to use any
Confidential Information through any
method.
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4.2
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Both
Parties agree that this article will survive any amendment, cancellation
or termination of this Agreement.
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ARTICLE
V
INDEMNITIES
5.1
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Party
B shall indemnify Party A against any loss, damage, liability or expense
suffered or incurred by Party A as a result of or arising out of any
litigation, claim or compensation request relating to the service provided
by Party A to Party B pursuant to this
Agreement.
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ARTICLE
VI
EFFECTIVENESS
AND TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT
6.1
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This
Agreement shall be executed and come into effect as of the date first set
forth above. This Agreement shall expire on the date that is
twenty years following the date hereof unless earlier terminated as set
forth in this Agreement or upon the mutual agreement of the Parties
hereto.
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6.2
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This
Agreement may be extended prior to termination; the period of extension
shall be decided by both Parties hereto and stipulated in a written
confirmation.
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6.3
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This
Agreement shall be equally binding upon the Parties and Parties’
successor.
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ARTICLE
VII
TERMINATION
OF THE AGREEMENT
7.1
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The
Agreement shall terminate automatically upon the date of expiration unless
otherwise extended in accordance with its
terms.
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7.2
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During
the term of this Agreement, Party B may not terminate this Agreement
except in the case of gross negligence, bankruptcy, fraud or other illegal
action on the part of Party A. Notwithstanding the above, Party A may
terminate this Agreement upon notice to Party B, given at least thirty
(30) working days before such
termination.
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7.3
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The
rights and obligations of both Parties under Article IV and Article V of
this Agreement shall survive after the termination of this
Agreement.
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ARTICLE
VIII
DISPUTE
SETTLEMENT
8.1
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The
Parties shall strive to settle any disputes arising out of this Agreement
or in connection with this Agreement through mediation in good faith. In
case no settlement can be reached through mediation, each Party can submit
such matter to the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration
Committee for arbitration pursuant to the arbitration rules then in
effect. The arbitration shall be held in Beijing. The language for the
arbitration shall be Chinese. The arbitration result shall be final and
binding upon both Parties.
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ARTICLE
IX
FORCE
MAJEURE
9.1
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The term “Force Majeure
Event” shall mean any
event which is out of the control of each Party, and which would be
unavoidable or insurmountable even if the Party
affected by such event paid reasonable attention to it. A Force
Majeure Event shall include, but not be limited to, government actions,
natural disasters, fire, explosion, typhoons, floods, earthquakes, tide,
lightning or war. However, any lack of
credit, assets or financing shall not be deemed as a Force Majeure
Event. The Party affected by the occurrence of a Force Majeure
Event and seeking an exemption from performing the obligations under this
Agreement shall inform the other Party of the exemption from
the obligations as soon as reasonably possible and provide the other Party
with the steps it intends to take to fulfill its obligations under this
Agreement.
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9.2
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If the performance of this
Agreement is delayed or impeded by an aforementioned Force
Majeure Event, the Party affected by such a Force Majeure Event shall be
free from any obligation under this Agreement to the extent it is delayed
or impeded. The affected Party shall make reasonable best efforts to
reduce or eliminate the effect of the Force
Majeure Event, and shall make reasonable best efforts to resume the
performance of the obligations delayed or impeded by the Force Majeure
Event. Upon termination of the Force Majeure Event, the both Parties agree to use
reasonable best
efforts to resume the performance of the obligations under this
Agreement.
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ARTICLE
X
NOTICES
10.1
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Any
notice given by either Party hereto for the purpose of performing the
rights and obligations hereunder shall be in writing. When such
notice is delivered personally, the time of notice is the time when such
notice actually reaches the addressee; when such notice is transmitted by
telex or facsimile, the notice time is the time when such notice is
transmitted. If such notice does not reach the addressee on a
business day or reaches the addressee after the business time, the next
business day following such day is the date of notice. The
delivery place is the address first written above of the Parties hereto or
the address advised in writing from time to time. Written
method includes fax and telefax.
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ARTICLE
XI
ASSIGNMENT
11.1
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Party
B may not assign or transfer any or all rights or obligations under this
Agreement to any third party without the prior written consent of Party
A.
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ARTICLE
XII
SEVERABILITY
12.1
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If
any of the terms of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable
due to its non-compliance with applicable law, the validity and
enforceability of the other terms hereof shall nevertheless remain
unaffected.
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ARTICLE
XIII
AMENDMENTS
AND SUPPLEMENT
13.1 Any
amendment or supplement to this Agreement shall be effective if made in writing
and signed by legal representative
or authorized representative of both Parties hereto, and the amendment
and supplement shall be part of this Agreement and shall have the same legal
effect as this Agreement.
ARTICLE
XIV
GOVERNING
LAW AND LANGUAGES
14.1
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This
Agreement shall be governed by, construed in all respects and performed in
accordance with the laws of the
PRC.
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14.2
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This
Agreement is executed both in Chinese and English. The Chinese
version will prevail in the event of any inconsistency between the English
and any Chinese translations
thereof.
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[Exclusive
Technical and Consulting Service Agreement –Signature Page]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the
Parties have executed this Agreement on the date first above
written.
Party A: Beijing Binhai Yintai Technology Co.,
Ltd.
By:
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/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx |
Name:
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Xxxx Xxxxxxx |
Its:
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Legal Representative |
Party B: Shandong Haiwang
Chemical Stock Co., Ltd.
By:
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/s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx |
Name:
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Xxxx Xxxxxxx |
Its:
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Legal Representative |
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