EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCANTEK MEDICAL, INC. AND BIN HERZ GENERAL TRADING
BETWEEN
SCANTEK
MEDICAL, INC.
AND
BIN
HERZ
GENERAL TRADING
AGREEMENT
dated as of the 1st
day of
June, 2007 (this “Agreement”), by and between Scantek Medical, Inc. a Delaware
corporation (the “Manufacturer”) with an address at 0000 Xxxxx 00 Xxxx, Xxxx 0,
Xxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000, and Bin Herz General Trading, a sole proprietorship
(the “Distributor”) with an address at X.X Xxx 00000, Xxxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxxxxx.
WHEAREAS,
the
Manufacturer is the owner of the Intellectual Property (as hereinafter defined
in Paragraph “C” of Article “2” of this Agreement); and
WHEREAS,
the
Distributor is desirous of obtaining an exclusive right to distribute, directly
or through Subdistributors (as hereinafter defined in Paragraph “G” of Article
“2” of this Agreement), the Product (as hereinafter defined in Paragraph “F” of
Article “2” of this Agreement) in the Territories (as hereinafter defined in
Paragraph “I” of Article “2” of this Agreement); and
WHEREAS,
the
Manufacturer is willing to grant to the Distributor an exclusive right to
distribute, directly or through Subdistributors, the Product in the Territories
upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
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NOW,
THEREFORE,
in
consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby
acknowledged,
IT
IS
AGREED:
1. Recitals.
The
parties hereby adopt as part of this Agreement each of the recitals which is
set
forth above in the WHEREAS clauses, and agree that such recitals shall be
binding upon the parties hereto by way of contract and not merely by way of
recital or inducement and such WHEREAS clauses are hereby confirmed and ratified
as being accurate by each party as to itself.
2. Certain
Definitions.
The
following terms as used in this Agreement shall, unless specifically indicated
otherwise in this Agreement, have the following meanings:
A. “Contract
Year” shall mean the one year period commencing on June 1, 2007. Each subsequent
Contract Year shall commence upon the annual anniversary date of June
1st.
B. “Dollars”
shall mean United States Dollars.
C. “Intellectual
Property” shall mean all information with respect to the Product (i) which is
the property of the Manufacturer, (ii) which is necessary for the marketing
and
use of the Product including quality control specifications and procedures
used
in connection therewith and information and data with respect to the use of
the
Technology (as defined hereinafter in Paragraph “H” of this Article “2” of this
Agreement) and the Product, and (iii) utilized by the Manufacturer in obtaining
governmental approvals for the sale of the Product.
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“Intellectual
Property” shall include, but shall not be limited to, all of the following in
the United States and worldwide (regardless of whether presently owned or owned
by the Manufacturer in the future): (i) the Trademark (as hereinafter defined
in
Paragraph “J” of Article “2” of this Agreement) which is registered in the
United States Patent and Trademark Office, (ii) servicemarks, (iii) trade names,
(iv) trade dress, (v) logos, (vi) copyrights, (vii) rights of authorship, (viii)
inventions, (ix) moral rights, (x) Patents (as hereinafter defined in Paragraph
“E” of this Article “2” of this Agreement), (xi) applications, registrations and
renewals in connection with any of the foregoing, (xii) database rights, (xiii)
rights of publicity, privacy and/or rights to enforce defamation claims, (xiv)
rights under unfair competition and unfair trade practices laws, (xv) other
intellectual and industrial property rights related thereto, and (xvi) all
trade
secrets, or other proprietary rights, currently owned or held or to be owned
or
held in the future by the Manufacturer, as well as any and all
Technology.
D. “Minimum
Product Sales” shall mean the minimum sales of the Product by the Distributor as
specified in Article “8” of this Agreement.
E. “Patents
“ shall mean the subject of the Letters Patent of the United States which are
described on Exhibit “A”, which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof and
which are filed and which in the future shall be filed in the United States
Patent and Trademark Office.
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F. “Product”
shall mean the BreastCare(TM)/BreastAlert(TM) Differential Temperature
Sensor/Breast Abnormality Indicator device which is described on Exhibit “B”,
which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof.
G. “Subdistributor”
shall mean any entity which distributes units of the Product sold to it by
the
Distributor pursuant to, and subject to, the terms of this
Agreement.
H. “Technology”
shall mean all information which is presently or which shall in the future
be
the subject of the Letters Patent of the United States which are described
on
Exhibit “A”, which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof. Said Technology
shall include, but shall not be limited to, certain technical trade secrets
and
business know-how regardless of whether presently owned or owned in the future
by the Manufacturer. In addition to patents granted in the United States, the
Technology may in the future be granted patents which are owned by the
Manufacturer in other countries.
I. “Territories”
shall mean the geographic areas listed on Exhibit “C” which is annexed hereto
and made a part hereof.
J. “Trademark”
shall mean information which has been the subject of a registration which is
described on Exhibit “D”, which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof and
which registration has been filed and which may in the future be the subject
of
a registration or registrations to be filed with the United States Patent and
Trademark Office.
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3. Exclusivity
and Rights to Distribution.
A. Subject
to the Distributor's compliance with the terms of this Agreement, the
Manufacturer hereby grants to the Distributor during the Term (as hereinafter
defined in Article “11” of this Agreement), a non-assignable, non-transferable
exclusive right to distribute and sell the Product within, and only within,
the
Territories.
B. The
Manufacturer hereby grants to the Distributor within, and only within, the
Territories a license pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
during the Term, to use, in connection with the sale, marketing and distribution
of the Product, the Intellectual Property, and all applications therefore now
or
hereafter owned by the Manufacturer, the right to make appropriate reference
to
the Intellectual Property on or in connection with the Product and any and
all
packaging materials, print advertisements, pamphlets, brochures, displays,
letterhead or other sales, marketing and distribution materials used in
connection with the Product.
C. The
Distributor shall have the right to retain and utilize Subdistributors; The
Manufacturer agrees to provide, at the request of the Distributor - if required,
a non objection letter confirming its awareness of the Distributor’s appointment
of each Subdistributor within the respective states of the
Territory.
D. The
Distributor shall not sell, directly or indirectly, the Product outside the
Territories. If the Distributor receives any verbal or written communications
which relate to and the sale of the Product outside of the Territories, the
Distributor shall immediately notify and, if written, forward such
communications to the Manufacturer pursuant to Paragraph “C” of Article “25” of
this Agreement.
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E. The
Manufacture shall not sell, directly or indirectly, the Product within the
Territories. If the Manufacturer receives any verbal or written communications
which relate to the sale of the Product within the Territories, the Manufacturer
shall immediately notify and, if written, forward such communications to the
Distributor pursuant to Paragraph “C” of Article “25” of this
Agreement.
F. The
Distributor shall not, directly or indirectly, sell, market or distribute any
product which competes with the Product.
G. The
Distributor shall purchase the Product solely from the Manufacturer.
H. The
Product shall be manufactured by the Manufacturer or its designee. No right
or
license is granted to the Distributor to make, manufacture or assemble the
Product or to use any Intellectual Property in connection with any manufacturing
process, whether within or outside the Territories. The Distributor shall not
attempt, directly or indirectly, to manufacture the Product.
I. The
Distributor shall use the Intellectual Property solely in connection with the
Product manufactured by the Manufacturer or any party authorized by the
Manufacturer to manufacture the Product.
J. The
Distributor shall be responsible for any costs which it incurs with respect
to
any packaging materials, print advertisements, pamphlets, brochures, displays,
letterhead or other sales, marketing and distribution materials in connection
with the Product.
4.
Payments For The License.
The
purchase price for the license shall be ten thousand ($10,000) dollars which
shall be payable by the Distributor to the Manufacturer as one time payment
immediately following the Distributor’s first order.
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5.
Taxes.
The
Distributor agrees that it is responsible for the payment of any and all taxes,
excises, assessments, levies, imports, duties, costs, charges and penalties
(except for income taxes imposed upon the Manufacturer) which are imposed -
in
the Territories - in connection with this Distribution Agreement.
6.
Not
Applicable.
7. Payment
for
Product.
A.
Full
payment of the Wholesale Price (as defined in Paragraph “E” of this Article “7”
of this Agreement) with respect to the Product ordered shall be paid no later
than sixty (60) days after the units of the Product have been delivered either
to the Distributor or elsewhere in accordance with the Distributor’s written
instructions;
B.
The
Distributor shall, simultaneously with the placement of any order, deliver
to
the Manufacturer a letter of credit which shall secure the payment of said
order
which shall be from a bank satisfactory to the Manufacturer and in the form
which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “F”. If full payment
of the Wholesale Price with respect to the Product ordered is not made within
sixty (60) days after the Product has been shipped, the Manufacturer may obtain
payment pursuant to the letter of credit which was delivered by the Distributor.
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C.
Unless
otherwise advised in writing by the Distributor, the Manufacturer shall ship,
within thirty days (30) from the date of the Distributor’s order, the units of
the Product to the Distributor’s principal place of business. The units of the
Product shall be shipped F.O.B. Point of Origin which means that the Distributor
shall obtain title to the Product and be responsible for the risk of loss,
customs clearing, transportation, the cost of shipment and insurance of the
Products and all other costs after the Manufacturer has delivered the Product
to
the location from which it shall ship the Product to the Distributor (the “Point
of Origin”). The Distributor acknowledges that it is responsible for the risk of
loss, customs clearing, transportation, the cost of shipment and insurance
of
the Products and all other costs after the Manufacturer has delivered the
Product to the Point of Origin. The Distributor further acknowledges that title
to the Product has passed to it upon delivery of the Product to the Point of
Origin. It is understood that if any US customs clearing shall be paid by the
Manufacturer.
D.
Orders
from the Distributor shall be filled by the Manufacturer in accordance with
the
availability of the Product in the Manufacturer’s stock. The Manufacturer agrees
to pay the Distributor, as a matter of penalty, an amount equal to the full
price of the units of Products ordered, in the event the Manufacturer fails
to
ship the units of Product ordered by the Distributor within thirty days (30)
from the date of the Distributor’s order. It is understood that the number such
units of Product that the Manufacturer failed to ship pursuant the Distributor’s
order will be reduced from the Minimum Product Sale requirement provided in
Article 8.
E.
The
Distributor shall pay to the Manufacturer the price with respect to each unit
of
the Product purchased by the Distributor as set forth in this Article “7” of
this Agreement (the “Wholesale Price”). The Wholesale Price per Product unit
with respect to each order placed by the Distributor shall be equal to * dollars
($*).
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It
is
understood that the Distributor is free to sell each unit of the Product
purchased at any retail price (the “Retail Price”), provided however, if the
Retail Price of each sold unit of the Products purchased is in excess of *
dollars ($*) the Distributor will reimburse the Manufacturer of * percent (*%)
of the proceeds received by the Distributor out of such sale transaction (which
is exceeding * dollars ($*)). For the Purpose of this Paragraph only, the
Distributor will, at the request of the Manufacturer, deliver on quarterly
basis
a certified true copy the Distributor’s books and records in relation to the
Retail Price.
There
shall be an increase every twelve months, commencing June 1, 2008, of the
Wholesale Price per Product unit based upon a Wholesale Price of * dollars
($*),
by an amount which is equal to the increase in the cost of living (the “COL
Index”) from the average for the twelve months immediately preceding June 1,
2008 (the “COL Year”) to the average for the twelve (12) month period
immediately preceding the date in the year in which such Wholesale Price shall
be payable (each such year is hereinafter referred to as the “Determination
Year”). In order to determine the average for the COL Year or for the
Determination Year, the cost of living for each of the twelve months in the
COL
Year or in the Determination Year, as the case may be, shall be added and the
resultant figure shall be divided by 12. All cost of living computations shall
be based upon the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers for
New
*
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York,
Northeast New Jersey for “all items” of the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the
United States Department of Labor (the “Index”), or if, at the time a
determination must be made, the Index is no longer published or issued, such
other index as is generally recognized and accepted for similar determinations.
The amount of the increase shall be computed by multiplying the * dollars ($*)
Wholesale Price by a fraction, the numerator of which is the average cost of
living for the Determination Year and the denominator of which is the average
cost of living for the COL Year. By way of illustration, assume the following:
(i) the average cost of living for the COL Year is one hundred ($100) dollars
and (ii) the average cost of living for the Determination Year is one hundred
and five ($105) dollars. In this example, the Wholesale Price per Product unit
which shall be payable for the year shall be * dollars and * cents ($*), which
is the amount arrived at by multiplying * dollars ($*) dollars by five (5%)
percent (the increase in the average cost of living from the COL Year, or one
hundred ($100) dollars, to the Determination Year or one hundred and five ($105)
dollars).
8.
Minimum Product Sales.
(A) The
Distributor shall be required to meet the following minimum sales of units
(“Minimum Product Sales”):
Prior
to December 31, 2007
|
*
Units
|
January
1, 2008 through
December
31, 2008
|
*
units per 3 month period and not less than * units for the 12 month
period
from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008
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After
December 31, 2008
|
*
units per 3 month period and not less than * for any 12 month period
from
January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 and any subsequent 12 month
period
|
*
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;
provided, however, that for any three month period in which units are sold
in
excess of the required three month period amounts set forth above, the excess
can be carried forward to another three month period within the applicable
twelve (12) month period; provided further, however, that any excess cannot
be
carried forward to any subsequent twelve month period.
For
example, if during the period from January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008 the
Distributor sells * units, the * excess units can be carried forward to any
subsequent three month period in the annual period ending December 31, 2008.
As
a further example, if * units were sold during the period from January 1, 2009
through March 31, 2009, the Distributor shall be in default for failing to
achieve the three-month Minimum Product Sales of * units.
(B) The
Distributor shall order a minimum of * (*) units of the Product per
order.
9.
The
Manufacturer’s Representations, Warranties and Covenants.
The
Manufacturer represents, warrants, and covenants to the Distributor
that:
A.
Corporate Status.
The
Manufacturer is a corporation with all of the requisite power and authority
to
carry on its businesses as presently conducted in all jurisdictions where
presently conducted.
B.
Authority.
The
Manufacturer has the full right, power and legal capacity to enter
into
this
Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The
execution
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and
delivery of this Agreement by the Manufacturer and the consummation by it of
the
transactions contemplated hereby have been duly approved and authorized by
all
necessary action of the Manufacturer's Board of Directors, and no further
authorization shall be necessary on the part of the Manufacturer for the
performance and consummation by the Manufacturer of the transactions
contemplated hereby. A copy of the minutes of said action of the Board of
Directors is annexed hereto as Exhibit “G”. The execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms does not and shall
not require approval, consent or authorization of any governmental agency or
authority or any political subdivision thereof.
C.
Compliance with the Law and Other Instruments.
The
business and operations of the Manufacturer have been and are being conducted
in
accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of all authorities
which affect the Manufacturer or its properties, assets, businesses or
prospects. In particular, the Manufacturer has obtained Food and Drug
Administration 510K clearance in the United States of America and a CE
certification in order to sell the Product within any country within the
European community. The performance of this Agreement shall not result in any
breach of, or constitute a default under, or result in the imposition of any
lien or encumbrance upon any property of the Manufacturer or cause an
acceleration under any arrangement, agreement or other instrument to which
the
Manufacturer is a party or by which any of its assets are bound. The
Manufacturer has performed all of its obligations which are required to be
performed by it pursuant to the terms of any such agreement, contract, or
commitment.
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D.
Intellectual Property.
The
Manufacturer is the sole and exclusive owner of the Intellectual Property and
has the sole and exclusive right to license the use thereof to the Distributor,
whether within or outside the Territory. The Manufacturer has no knowledge
that
any Product or any of the Intellectual Property infringes on any trademark,
trade name, servicemark, copyright or patent or any trade secret or other
proprietary right of any other person. The Manufacturer does not know or have
any reason to believe that there are any claims of any third parties with
respect to the use of any of the Intellectual Property within the Territories.
E.
Right to Use.
The
Manufacturer has not granted and shall not grant, directly or indirectly, to
any
other person any right to use any right or license to use any Intellectual
Property within the Territories.
F.
Right to Distribute.
The
Manufacturer has not granted and shall not, during the Term, grant, directly
or
indirectly, to any other person any right (whether current, future, contingent
or otherwise) to sell the Product in or into the Territories.
G.
No
Approval.
No
approval of any third party including, but not limited to, any governmental
authority is required in connection with the consummation of the transactions
set forth in this Agreement.
H.
Survival.
The
covenants, representations and warranties made by the Manufacturer in or in
connection with this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of
this
Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect during the Term and for
two (2) years after the expiration of the Term, it being agreed and understood
that each of such covenants, representations and warranties is of the essence
to
this Agreement and the same shall be binding upon the Manufacturer and inure
to
the Distributor, its successors and assigns.
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I.
Complete Disclosure.
The
Manufacturer has no knowledge that any covenant, representation or warranty
of
the Manufacturer which is contained in this Agreement or in a writing furnished
or to be furnished pursuant to this Agreement contains or shall contain any
untrue statement of a material fact, omits or shall omit to state any material
fact which is required to make the statements which are contained herein or
therein, not misleading.
J.
Notification of an Event.
If,
during the Term, any event occurs or any event known to the Manufacturer
relating to or affecting the Manufacturer shall occur as a result of which
(i)
any provision of this Article “9” of this Agreement at that time shall include
an untrue statement of a fact, or (ii) this Article “9” of this Agreement shall
omit to state any fact necessary to make the statements herein, in light of
the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, the Manufacturer
shall
immediately notify the Distributor pursuant to Paragraph “C” of Article “25” of
this Agreement.
K.
No
Defense.
It
shall not be a defense to a suit for damages for any misrepresentation or breach
of a covenant, representation or warranty that the Distributor knew or had
reason to know that any covenant, representation or warranty in this Agreement
contained untrue statements.
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10.
The Distributor’s Representations, Warranties and Covenants.
The
Distributor represents, warrants and covenants to the Manufacturer as
follows:
A.
Company Status.
The
Distributor is a sole proprietorship with all of the requisite power and
authority to carry on its businesses as presently conducted in all jurisdictions
where presently conducted.
B.
Authority.
The
Distributor has the full right, power and legal capacity to enter into this
Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution
and delivery of this Agreement by the Distributor and the consummation by it
of
the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly approved and authorized
by
all necessary action of the Distributor’s owner, and no further authorization
shall be necessary on the part of the Distributor for the performance and
consummation by the Distributor of the transactions contemplated hereby. .
The
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement in accordance with its
terms does not and shall not require approval, consent or authorization of
any
governmental agency or authority or any political subdivision
thereof.
C.
Compliance with the Laws and Other Instruments.
The
business and operations of the Distributor have been and are being conducted
in
accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of all authorities
which affect the Distributor or its properties, assets, businesses or prospects.
The performance of this Agreement shall not result in any breach of, or
constitute a default under, or result in the imposition of any lien or
encumbrance upon any property of the Distributor or cause an acceleration under
any arrangement, agreement or other instrument to which the Distributor is
a
party or by which any of its assets are bound. The Distributor has performed
all
of its obligations which are required to be performed by it pursuant to the
terms of any such agreement contract, or commitment.
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D.
Right to Distribute.
The
Distributor shall not grant, directly or indirectly, to any other person other
than a Subdistributor any right to use any right or license to use any
Intellectual Property within the Territories.
E.
Distributing Capacity.
The
Distributor has the distributing capacity and the financial resources to meet
the Minimum Product Sales set forth in Article “8” of this Agreement on a timely
basis.
F.
No
Approval.
No
approval of any third party including, but not limited to, any governmental
authority is required in connection with the consummation of the transactions
set forth in this Agreement.
G.
Survival.
The
covenants, representations and warranties made by the Distributor in or in
connection with this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of
this
Agreement and shall
continue in full force and effect during
the Term and for two (2) years after the expiration of the Term, it being agreed
and understood that each of such covenants, representations and warranties
is of
the essence of this Agreement and the same shall be binding upon the Distributor
and inure to the Manufacturer, its successors and assigns.
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H.
Complete Disclosure.
The
Distributor has no knowledge that any covenant, representation or warranty
of
the Distributor which is contained in this Agreement or in a writing furnished
or to be furnished pursuant to this Agreement contains or shall contain any
untrue statement of a material fact, omits or shall omit to state any material
fact which is required to make the statements which are contained herein or
therein, not misleading.
I.
Notification of an Event.
If,
during the Term, any event occurs or any event known to the Distributor relating
to or affecting the Distributor shall occur as a result of which (i) any
provision of this Article “10” of this Agreement at that time shall include an
untrue statement of a fact, or (ii) this Article “10” of this Agreement shall
omit to state any fact necessary to make the statements herein, in light of
the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, the Distributor shall
immediately notify the Manufacturer pursuant to Paragraph “C” of Article “25” of
this Agreement.
J.
No
Defense.
It
shall not be a defense to a suit for damages for any misrepresentation or breach
of a covenant, representation or warranty that the Manufacturer knew or had
reason to know that any covenant, representation or warranty in this Agreement
contained untrue statements.
11.
Term.
Subject
to the provisions of Article “14” of this Agreement, the Term of this Agreement
shall be five (5) years and shall terminate on June 1, 2012; provided, however,
that the Term may be extended in the Distributor’s sole and absolute discretion
for up to two (2) additional three-year (3) periods by the Distributor giving
written notice to the Manufacturer pursuant to Paragraph “C” of Article “25” of
this Agreement; provided, however, that any notice must not be less than one
hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the end of the applicable Term.
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12.
Warranties.
A.
All
units of the Product delivered to the Distributor pursuant to this Agreement
shall be of good and merchantable quality, free from defects in material and
workmanship and reasonably fit for their intended purpose.
B.
THE
MANUFACTURER HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND GUARANTIES
WITH RESPECT TO UNITS OF THE PRODUCT PURCHASED HEREUNDER, WHETHER WRITTEN,
ORAL,
IMPLIED OR INFERRED BY TRADE, CUSTOM OR PRACTICE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH “A” OF THIS ARTICLE “12” OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE
MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND, WHETHER DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE
OF
ANY UNIT OF THE PRODUCT OR BY ANY FAILURE OF THE MANUFACTURER. IN NO EVENT
SHALL
THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY TO ANY USER OF THE PRODUCT EXCEED THE PURCHASE
PRICE FOR THAT PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT.
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C.
The
Distributor shall inspect the units of the Product within fifteen (15) days
after receipt of the shipment containing such units of the Product by either
the
Distributor or any of its Subdistributors. If the Distributor, prior to the
expiration of such fifteen (15) day period rejects any units of the Product
because such units of the Product do not conform to any agreed upon
specifications, the Manufacturer may substitute a like quantity of conforming
units of the Product. The Distributor may reject any shipment of non-conforming
units of the Product only within fifteen (15) days after receipt of such units
of the Product by the Distributor or any of its Subdistributors, by notice
to
the Manufacturer, pursuant to Paragraph “C” of Article “25” of this Agreement,
stating the reason for rejection with specificity. Failure to timely reject
or
give proper notice of rejection shall be deemed to constitute acceptance of
such
shipment. Properly rejected units of the Product shall, in the Manufacturer’s
sole and absolute discretion, to be exercised by written notice pursuant to
Paragraph “C” of Article “25” of this Agreement, either (i) be returned to the
Manufacturer at the Manufacturer’s expense or (ii) be destroyed by the
Distributor at the Distributor’s expense.
D.
If any
shipping date is specified, such date shall represent a good faith estimate
by
the Manufacturer. In no event shall the Manufacturer be responsible for a delay
in shipment or for damages or losses attributable to any such delay.
E.
The
Distributor may not cancel or assign any order given by it to the Manufacturer.
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F.
Non
delivery or default by the Manufacturer as to any shipment shall not relieve
the
Distributor from its obligation to accept and pay for any subsequent or prior
installment.
13.
Force Majeure.
The
Manufacturer shall not be responsible for failure or delay in performing any
of
its obligations pursuant to this Agreement due to causes beyond its control,
including, but not limited to, fire, storm, flood, earthquake, explosion,
accident, acts of a public enemy, war (whether or not declared), rebellion,
insurrection, sabotage, acts of terrorism, epidemic, quarantine restrictions,
labor disputes or controversies, labor shortages, transportation embargoes
or
failures or delays in transportation, fuel or energy shortages, power
interruptions or failures, acts of God, acts, rules, regulations, orders or
directives of any government or any political subdivision, agency or
instrumentality thereof, or the order of any court or regulatory or arbitral
body of competent jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, any injunction
entered against the Manufacturer or its suppliers enjoining it or them from
manufacturing, selling or distributing the Product.
14.
Termination.
A.
Anything in this Agreement notwithstanding, the Manufacturer shall have the
right to terminate this Agreement immediately if, the Distributor shall at
any
time default in the performance of any of its obligations under, or otherwise
commit any breach of this Agreement, unless within thirty (30) calendar days
after receipt of written notice of such default in accordance with Paragraph
“C”
of Article “25” of this Agreement the Distributor cures such default or, if
there is a default which cannot, with due diligence, be cured within thirty
(30)
calendar days, the Distributor institutes within ten (10) calendar days steps
reasonably necessary to remedy the default and thereafter diligently prosecutes
same to completion. The right of the Manufacturer to terminate this Agreement
pursuant to this Article “14” of this Agreement or otherwise shall be in
addition to and not exclusive of any other right or remedy that may exist at
law, equity or otherwise, that the Manufacturer may possess pursuant to this
Agreement, all of which rights and remedies shall survive such termination.
The
Manufacturer shall be required to provide the Distributor with written notice
of
default on no more than three (3) occasions during any Contract Year during
the
Term. After such three (3) occasions, the Manufacturer shall no longer be
required to give notice to the Distributor and the Manufacturer shall have
the
right to immediately terminate this Agreement if the Distributor shall fail
to
perform any of its obligations pursuant to, or otherwise commit any breach
of,
this Agreement.
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K. Notwithstanding
the provisions of Paragraph “A” of this Article “14” of this Agreement, the
Manufacturer shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without prior
notice to the Distributor if:
i.
The
Distributor fails to make any payments due to the Manufacturer within 10 (ten)
days from its due date;
ii.
Any
representation or warranty of the Distributor contained in this Agreement is
untrue when made;
iii.
The
Distributor admits in writing its inability to pay its debts as they
mature;
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iv.
The
Distributor files a petition in bankruptcy;
v.
The Distributor makes an assignment for the benefit of its
creditors;
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vi.
The
Distributor consents to the appointment of, or possession by, a custodian for
itself or for all or substantially all of its property;
vii.
A
petition in bankruptcy is filed with the consent of the
Distributor;
viii.
The
Distributor fails to have a petition in bankruptcy which was filed without
its
consent dismissed within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date upon which
such petition was filed;
ix.
Notwithstanding the one hundred twenty (120) day in Subparagraph “ix” of this
Paragraph “B” of this Article “14” of this Agreement, the Distributor is
adjudicated bankrupt on a petition in bankruptcy filed against it;
x.
A
court of competent jurisdiction enters a final non-appealable order, judgment
or
decree appointing, without the consent of the Distributor, a receiver, trustee
or custodian for the Distributor or for all or substantially all of the property
or assets of the Distributor;
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xi.
A
proceeding is commenced to foreclose the security interest in, or lien on,
any
property or assets to satisfy the security interest or lien therein of any
creditor of the Distributor;
xii.
A
court of competent jurisdiction enters a final judgment for the payment of
money
against the Distributor, which judgment the Distributor shall not discharge
(or
provide for such discharge) in accordance with its terms within one hundred
twenty (120) days of the date of entry thereof, or procure a stay of execution
thereof within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of entry thereof
and,
within such one hundred twenty (120) day period, or such longer period during
which execution of such judgment shall have been stayed, appeal therefrom and
cause the execution thereof to be stayed during such appeal;
xiii.
There is an imposition of any attachment or levy, or an issuance of any note
of
eviction against the assets or properties of the Distributor; and
xiv.
Distributor fails to terminate a Subdistributor for selling outside the
Territory.
C.
If,
the Distributor fails to achieve the Minimum Product Sales, the Manufacturer
may, in its sole and absolute discretion, to be exercised by written notice
to
the Distributor pursuant to Paragraph “C” of Article “25” of this Agreement,
either (i) terminate this Agreement (ii)decrease the geographic scope of the
Territory, or (iii) modify the grant of distribution rights from exclusive
to
non-exclusive.
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D.
If
upon termination pursuant to this Article “14” of this Agreement, the
Distributor still has in its possession or control any units of the Product,
the
Distributor shall, at Manufacturer’s expense, arrange to ship any such units of
the Product to the Manufacturer. .
15. Effect
of Termination.
The
termination of this Agreement for any reason shall not release any party from
any liability, obligation or agreement that, pursuant to any provision of this
Agreement, is intended to survive or be performed after the termination of
this
Agreement.
16. Inventions
or Improvements by the Distributor.
If,
during the Term, the Distributor makes any improvements in the Product or the
Technology or the mode of using them, or becomes the owner of any such
improvements either through Patents or otherwise, then it shall and hereby
does
assign such improvements to the Manufacturer (without cost to the Manufacturer)
and shall give the Manufacturer full information with respect to the mode of
using them. However, during the Term, the Distributor shall be entitled to
use
the same with all rights which are hereby granted to the Distributor with
respect to the Technology. The Distributor shall also provide the Manufacturer
with any and all test results arising from tests of any Product as soon as
such
results are available.
17. Ownership
of Intellectual Property.
All
Intellectual Property shall be the exclusive property of the
Manufacturer.
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18. Uses
of Intellectual Property.
A.
Patents.
The
Distributor may, only with the express written consent of the Manufacturer
and
at its own expense, apply for patents in any country on any discovery or
invention which Distributor or its employees shall have obtained prior to the
termination of this Agreement with respect to the Technology, Intellectual
Property or Products. The Distributor shall notify the Manufacturer of its
intention, keep the Manufacturer currently informed of its activities with
respect thereto, and provide the Manufacturer with copies of patent applications
and amendments thereto, patent office communications, and other relevant papers.
All such patent applications shall be submitted in the Manufacturer’s name;
provided, however, that if such patent application cannot be submitted in the
Manufacturer’s name, then such patent application and any patents issued
pursuant to such patent application shall be assigned to the Manufacturer
without cost to the Manufacturer.
B.
Trademark.
During
the Term, the Manufacturer grants to the Distributor the right to affix, without
charge to the Distributor, the Trademark (which is owned by the Manufacturer
as
a xxxx of certification to the Product distributed in the Territories by the
Distributor, provided:
i.
All
labels, advertising, and packaging for units of the Product by the Distributor
must conform to the specifications of the Manufacturer.
ii.
Whenever the Distributor uses the Trademark in advertising or in any other
manner in connection with the sale and distribution of the Product, the
Distributor shall indicate clearly the Manufacturer’s ownership of the
Trademark. The Distributor agrees to affix to each unit of the Product and
to
the package containing each unit of the Product and any papers inserted in
the
Package a notice stating “Licensed under United States Patent Nos. 6,086,247,
4,190,058, 4,624,264”. The Distributor shall provide the Manufacturer with
samples of all literature, packages, labels, labeling and advertising prepared
by or for the Distributor and intended to be used by the Distributor. When
using
the Trademark, the Distributor undertakes to comply with all trademark laws,
including, but not limited to, compliance with marking
requirements.
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iii.
If
required, the Manufacturer shall make application to register the Distributor
as
a Permitted User or Registered User of the Trademark, and if necessary or if
requested by the Manufacturer, the Distributor undertakes to join in such
application and to execute any such documents and to take such action as may
be
necessary or requested by the Distributor to implement such application or
retain, enforce or defend the Trademark.
iv.
The
Distributor acknowledges the Manufacturer's exclusive right, title and interest
in and to the Trademark, and shall not at any time do or cause to be done any
act or thing contesting or in any way impairing or tending to impair any part
of
such right, title and interest. The Distributor shall not in any manner
represent that it has any ownership in the Trademark or registration thereof,
and the Distributor acknowledges that use of the Trademark shall not create
in
the Distributor’s favor any right, title or interest in or to the
Trademark.
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C.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as conferring upon the
Distributor or any of its Subdistributors or customers, directly or by
implication, estoppel or otherwise, any additional license under any trade
secrets or know-how of the Manufacturer, and no such license or other rights
shall arise from this Agreement or from any acts, statements or dealings
resulting from or relating to, this Agreement.
D.
The
Manufacturer assumes no liability to the Distributor or to third parties with
respect to the performance characteristics of the Product sold by the
Distributor or its Subdistributors.
19.
Manufacturer’s Exclusive Rights, Title and Interest in and to Intellectual
Property.
A.
The
Distributor acknowledges the Manufacturer's exclusive right, title and interest
in and to the Intellectual Property, and shall not at any time do or cause
to be
done any act or thing contesting or in any way impairing or tending to impair
any part of such right, title and interest. The Distributor shall not in any
manner represent that it has any ownership in the Intellectual Property, and
the
Distributor acknowledges that use of the Intellectual Property, shall not create
in the Distributor's favor any right, title or interest in or to the
Intellectual Property other than as expressly provided in this
Agreement.
B.
If the
applicable Intellectual Property law requires, the Manufacturer shall make
application to register the Distributor as a Permitted User or Registered User
of the Intellectual Property and if necessary, the Distributor undertakes to
join in such application and to execute any such documents and to take such
action as may be necessary to implement such application.
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C.
The
Distributor acknowledges that the use of the Intellectual Property shall not
create in the Distributor any right, title or interest in or to the Intellectual
Property other than as expressly provided in this Agreement.
D.
Upon
termination of this Agreement in any manner as provided in this Agreement,
the
Distributor shall cease and desist from all use of the Intellectual Property
in
any manner.
20.
Nondisclosure of Confidential Information.
A.
As
used in this Agreement, “Confidential Information” shall mean oral or written
information which is directly or indirectly presented to the Distributor, its
past, present or future subsidiaries, parents, officers, consultants, directors,
stockholders, affiliates, attorneys, employees, agents and its and their
respective Immediate Families (as defined below; all of the foregoing are
hereinafter collectively referred to as “Agents”) by the Manufacturer,
including, but not limited to, information which is developed, conceived or
created by the Manufacturer, or disclosed to the Distributor or its Agents
or
known by or conceived or created by the Distributor or its Agents during the
Term or after the termination of this Agreement if disclosed to the Distributor
or its Agents or known by or conceived or created by the Distributor or its
Agents as a result of this Agreement, with respect to the Manufacturer, its
business or any of its products, processes, and other services relating thereto
relating to the past or present business or any plans with respect to future
business of the Manufacturer, or relating to the past or present business of
a
third party or plans with respect to future business of a third party which
are
disclosed to the Manufacturer. Confidential Information includes, but is not
limited to, all confidential labeled documentation, hardware and software
relating thereto, and information and data in written, graphic and/or machine
readable form, products, processes and services, whether or not patentable,
trademarkable or copyrightable or otherwise protectable, including, but not
limited to, information with respect to discoveries; know-how; ideas; computer
programs, source codes and object codes; designs; algorithms; processes and
structures; product information; marketing information; price lists; cost
information; product contents and formulae; manufacturing and production
techniques and methods; research and development information; lists of clients
and vendors and other information relating thereto; financial data and
information; business plans and processes; documentation with respect to any
of
the foregoing; and any other information of the Manufacturer that the
Manufacturer informs the Distributor or its Agents or the Distributor or its
Agents should know, by virtue of its or their position or the circumstances
in
which the Distributor or its Agents learned such other information, is to be
kept confidential including, but not limited to, any information acquired by
the
Distributor or its Agents from any sources prior to the commencement of this
Agreement. Confidential Information also includes similar information obtained
by the Manufacturer in confidence from its vendors, licensors, licensees,
customers and/or clients. Confidential Information may or may not be labeled
as
confidential.
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“Immediate
Family” shall include the following: (A) any spouse, parent, spouse of a parent,
mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, child, spouse
of a
child, adopted child, spouse of an adopted child, sibling, spouse of a sibling,
grandparent, spouse of a grandparent, and any issue or spouse of any of the
foregoing, and (B) such child or issue of such child which is born and/or
adopted during or after the term of this Agreement and the issue (whether by
blood or adoption) of such person; provided, however, that it shall not include
any person who was legally adopted after attaining the age of eighteen (18)
by
any of the persons specified in this Paragraph “A” of this Article “20” of this
Agreement or any spouse or issue (whether by blood or adoption) of any such
person. A parent of a specified person shall include an affiliate.
B.
Except
as required in the performance of the Distributor’s or its Agents’ obligations
pursuant to this Agreement, neither the Distributor nor its Agents shall, during
or after the Term, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information
or
disseminate or disclose any Confidential Information to any person, firm,
corporation, association or other entity. The Distributor or its Agents shall
take reasonable measures to protect Confidential Information from any
accidental, unauthorized or premature use, disclosure or destruction.
Information shall not be considered Confidential Information if it: (i) is
at
the time of disclosure or thereafter a part of the public domain without breach
of this Agreement by the Distributor or its Agents; provided, however, that
the
act of copyrighting shall not cause or be construed as causing the copyrighted
materials to be in the public domain, (ii) is disclosed as reasonably required
in a proceeding to enforce the Distributor’s rights under this Agreement or
(iii) is disclosed as required by court order or applicable law; provided,
however, that if either the Distributor or its Agents is legally requested
or
required by court order or applicable law, including, but not limited to, by
oral question, interrogatories, request for information or documents, subpoenas,
civil investigative demand or similar process to disclose any Confidential
Information, the Distributor or its Agents, as the case may be, shall promptly
notify the Manufacturer of such request or requirement so that the Manufacturer
may seek an appropriate protective order; provided further, however; that if
such protective order is not obtained, the Distributor and its Agents agree
to
furnish only that portion of the Confidential Information which they are advised
by their respective counsels is legally required.
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C.
Upon
termination of this Agreement for any reason or at any time upon request of
the
Manufacturer, the Distributor and its Agents agree to deliver to the
Manufacturer all materials of any nature which are in the Distributor's or
its
Agents’ possession or control and which are or contain Confidential Information,
Work Product or Work Products (hereinafter defined), or which are otherwise
the
property of the Manufacturer or any vendor, licensor, licensee, customer or
client of the Manufacturer, including, but not limited to writings, designs,
documents, records, data, memoranda, tapes and disks containing software,
computer source code listings, routines, file layouts, record layouts, system
design information, models, manuals, documentation and notes. The Distributor
and its Agents shall destroy all written documentation prepared by them for
internal purposes based in whole or in part on any Confidential Information
and
such destruction shall be confirmed to the Manufacturer in writing by an officer
of the Distributor and/or its Agents.
D.
In
relation to the Product, all ideas, inventions, discoveries or improvements,
whether patentable or not, conceived by the Distributor or its Agents (alone
or
with others) during the Term (“Work Products”) shall be the exclusive property
of and assigned to the Manufacturer or as the Manufacturer may direct without
compensation to the Distributor or its Agents. Any records with respect to
the
foregoing shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Manufacturer and
the
Distributor or its Agents shall surrender possession of such records to the
Manufacturer upon termination of this Agreement. Any Work Product shall be
deemed incorporated in the definition of Confidential Information for all
purposes hereunder.
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E.
Neither the Distributor nor its Agents shall assert any rights with respect
to
the Manufacturer, its business, or any of its products, processes and other
services relating thereto, Work Product or any Confidential Information as
having been acquired or known by the Distributor or its Agents prior to the
commencement of the Term.
21.
Protection of Intellectual Property; Indemnification; Defense; Products
Liability.
A.
If the
Distributor learns of any infringement of any Intellectual Property or imitation
or counterfeiting of any Product, Distributor shall promptly notify the
Manufacturer of such information. Upon learning of such information, the
Manufacturer shall take such action as it deems advisable in its sole and
absolute discretion for the protection of the Intellectual
Property.
B.
In
order to induce the Manufacturer to enter into this Agreement, the Distributor
agrees that neither the Distributor shall during the Term and, for a period
of
two (2) years from the date of termination of this Agreement, (i) manufacture
any competing product, (ii) sell or market any product which competes either
directly or indirectly with the Product, or (iii) directly or indirectly own,
manage, participate in the operation or control of, or be connected as an
officer, director, shareholder, partner, consultant, owner, employee, agent,
lender, donor, vendor or otherwise, or have any financial interest in or aid
or
assist anyone else in the conduct of any competing entity which manufactures,
distributes or offers for sale goods similar to the Product to any competing
entity. The Distributor further agrees that it shall not during the Term and
for
a period of five (5) years from the date of termination of this Agreement (i)
personally, or cause others to personally induce or attempt to induce any
employee to terminate their employment with the Manufacturer; (ii) interfere
with or disrupt the Manufacturer's relationship with its suppliers, vendors,
customers or employees; or (iii) solicit or entice any person to leave their
employ with the Manufacturer. For the purposes herewith, the term “competing
entity” shall mean any business or enterprise of any and every kind whatsoever
which is engaged in the manufacture, distribution or sale of goods similar
or
having a similar purpose to the Product, anywhere in the world. The Distributor
hereby undertakes to cause its Agents, to the possible extent, to abide by
the
obligations stated hereinabove.
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C.
The
Distributor agrees, on its behalf and on behalf of its Agents, that the
duration, scope and geographic area for which the provisions set forth in
Paragraph “B” of this Article “21” of this Agreement are to be effective are
reasonable. If any court of competent jurisdiction determines that any provision
of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable by reason of such provision
extending the covenants and agreements contained herein for too great a period
of time or over too great a geographical area, or by reason of it being too
extensive in any other respect, such agreement or covenant shall be interpreted
to extend only over the maximum period of time and geographical area, and to
the
maximum extent in all other respects, as to which it is valid and enforceable,
all as determined by such court in such action. Any determination that any
provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part,
shall have no effect on the validity or enforceability of any remaining
provision of this Agreement.
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D.
Any
period of time set forth in this Agreement shall not be construed to permit
the
Distributor or its Agents to engage in any of the prohibited acts set forth
in
this Agreement after such period if such acts would otherwise be prohibited
by
any applicable statute or legal precedent.
22.
Indemnification.
A.
Indemnification by the Distributor.
In
order to induce the Manufacturer to enter into and perform this Agreement,
the
Distributor does hereby indemnify, protect, defend and save and hold harmless
the Manufacturer and each of its shareholders, affiliates, officers, directors,
control persons, employees, attorneys, agents, partners and trustees and
personal representatives of any of the foregoing (“Indemnified Parties”), from
and against any loss resulting to any of them from any material loss, liability,
cost, damage, or expense which the Indemnified Parties may suffer, sustain
or
incur arising out of or due to a breach by the Distributor of the
representations, warranties and covenants set forth in Article “10” of this
Agreement or in any documents delivered pursuant hereto, or of a breach by
the
Distributor of any of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement or in any
documents delivered pursuant hereto.
B.
Indemnification by the Manufacturer.
In
order to induce the Distributor to enter into and perform this Agreement, the
Manufacturer does hereby indemnify, protect, defend and save and hold harmless
the Distributor and each of its members, affiliates, officers, managers, control
persons, employees, attorneys, agents, partners and trustees and personal
representatives of any of the foregoing (“Indemnified Parties”), from and
against any loss resulting to any of them from any material loss, liability,
cost, damage, or expense which the Indemnified Parties may suffer, sustain
or
incur arising out of or due to a breach by the Manufacturer of the
representations, warranties and covenants set forth in Article “9” of this
Agreement or in any documents delivered pursuant hereto, or of a breach by
the
Manufacturer of any of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement or in any
documents delivered pursuant hereto.
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C.
Reasonable Costs, Etc.
The
indemnification, which is set forth in this Article “22” of this Agreement shall
be deemed to include not only the specific liabilities or obligation with
respect to which such indemnity is provided, but also all counsel fees,
reasonable costs, expenses and expenses of settlement relating thereto, whether
or not any such liability or obligation shall have been reduced to
judgment.
D.
Third Party Claims.
If any
demand, claim, action or cause of action, suit, proceeding or investigation
(collectively, the “Claim”) is brought against an Indemnified Party for which
the Indemnified Party intends to seek indemnity from the other party hereto
(the
“Indemnifying Party”), then the Indemnified Party within twenty-one (21) days
after such Indemnified Party's receipt of the Claim, shall notify the
Indemnifying Party pursuant to Paragraph “C” of Article “25” of this Agreement
which notice shall contain a reasonably thorough description of the nature
and
amount of the Claim (the “Claim Notice”). The Indemnifying Party shall have the
option to undertake, conduct and control the defense of such claim or demand.
Such option to undertake, conduct and control the defense of such claim or
demand shall be exercised by notifying the Indemnified Party within ten (10)
days after receipt of the Claim Notice pursuant to Paragraph “C” of Article “25”
of this Agreement (such notice to control the defense is hereinafter referred
to
as the “Defense Notice”). The failure of the Indemnified Party to notify the
Indemnifying Party of the Claim shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party from
any liability which the Indemnifying Party may have pursuant to this Article
“22” of this Agreement except to the extent that such failure to notify the
Indemnifying Party prejudices the Indemnifying Party. The Indemnified Party
shall use all reasonable efforts to assist the Indemnifying Party in the
vigorous defense of the Claim. All costs and expenses incurred by the
Indemnified Party in defending the Claim shall be paid by the Indemnifying
Party. If, however, the Indemnified Party desires to participate in any such
defense or settlement, it may do so at its sole cost and expense (it being
understood that the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to control the
defense). The Indemnified Party shall not settle the Claim. If the Indemnifying
Party does not elect to control the defense of the Claim, within the aforesaid
ten (10) day period by proper notice pursuant to Paragraph “C” of Article “25”
of this Agreement, then the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to undertake,
conduct and control the defense of the Claim (a failure by the Indemnifying
Party to send the Defense Notice to the Indemnified Party within the aforesaid
ten (10) day period by proper notice pursuant to Paragraph “C” of Article “25”
of this Agreement shall be deemed to be an election by the Indemnifying Party
not to control the defense of the Claim); provided, however, that the
Indemnifying Party shall be entitled, if it so desires, to participate therein
(it being understood that in such circumstances, the Indemnified Party shall
be
entitled to control the defense). Regardless of which party has undertaken
to
defend any claim, the Indemnifying Party may, without the prior written consent
of the Indemnified Party, settle, compromise or offer to settle or compromise
any such claim or demand; provided however, that if any settlement would result
in the imposition of a consent order, injunction or decree which would restrict
the future activity or conduct of the Indemnified Party, the consent of the
Indemnified Party shall be a condition to any such settlement. Notwithstanding
the foregoing provisions of this Article “22” of this Agreement, as a condition
to the Indemnifying Party either having the right to defend the Claim, or having
control over settlement as indicated in this Article “22” of this Agreement, the
Indemnifying Party shall execute an agreement, in the form annexed hereto and
made a part hereof as Exhibit “I”, acknowledging its liability for
indemnification pursuant to this Article “22” of this Agreement. Whether the
Indemnifying Party shall control and assume the defense of the Claim or only
participate in the defense or settlement of the Claim, the Indemnified Party
shall give the Indemnifying Party and its counsel access, during normal business
hours, to all relevant business records and other documents, and shall permit
them to consult with its employees and counsel.
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23.
Equitable Relief.
If the
Distributor breaches this Agreement, the Manufacturer shall have the right,
at
its election, to obtain equitable relief including, but not limited to, an
order
for specific performance of this Agreement or an injunction, without the need
to: (i) post a bond or other security, (ii) to prove any actual damage or (iii)
to prove that money damages would not provide an adequate remedy. Resort to
such
equitable relief, however, shall not be construed to be a waiver of any other
rights or remedies which the Manufacturer may have for damages or
otherwise.
24.
No
Agency.
Except
as provided for in this Agreement, neither party is the legal representative
or
agent of, or has the power to obligate the other for any purpose whatsoever;
and
no partnership, joint venture, agent, fiduciary, or employment relationship
is
intended or created by reason of this Agreement. It is the intent of the parties
hereto that each party shall be an independent contractor of the other. Neither
has the authority to assume or create any obligation or liability, express
or
implied, upon the other’s behalf or in its name or to bind the other in any
manner whatsoever. The Distributor shall not sign any document as an authorized
person of the Manufacturer and none of its employees or members shall hold
themselves out as officers, directors, or shareholders of the Manufacturer,
or
as otherwise having any authority to enter into contracts binding upon the
Manufacturer, or to create any obligations on the part of the Manufacturer.
The
Manufacturer shall not sign any document as an authorized person of the
Distributor and none of its employees or shareholders shall hold themselves
out
as officers, managers, or members of the Distributor, or as otherwise having
any
authority to enter into contracts binding upon the Distributor, or to create
any
obligations on the part of the Distributor.
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25.
Miscellaneous.
A.
Headings.
Headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall
not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
B.
Enforceability.
If any
provision which is contained in this Agreement should, for any reason, be held
to be invalid or unenforceable in any respect under the laws of any
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any other
provision of this Agreement and this Agreement shall be construed as if such
invalid or unenforceable provision had not been contained herein.
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C.
Notices. Any
notice or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall be
sufficiently given if sent by (i) mail by (a) certified mail, postage prepaid,
return receipt requested and (b) first class mail, postage prepaid (ii)
overnight delivery with confirmation of delivery or (iii) facsimile transmission
with an original mailed by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
To
the
Manufacturer: Scantek
Medical, Inc.
0000
Xxxxx 00 Xxxx, Xxxx 0
Xxxxxxxxx,
Xxx Xxxxxx 00000
Attn:
Xx.
Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxx, President
Fax
No.:
(000) 000-0000
With
a
copy to: Xxxxx
& Fraade, P.C.
000
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx
Xxxx,
Xxx Xxxx 00000
Attn:
Xxxxxxxxx X. Xxxxx, Esq.
Fax
No.:
(000) 000-0000
To
the
Distributor: Bin
Herz
General Trading
XX
Xxx
00000
Xxxxx
Xxxxxx
Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
Attn:
Xx.
Xxxxx Xxxxx Bin Xxxx
Fax
No.:
(000) 0-0000000
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or
in
each case to such other address and facsimile number as shall have last been
furnished by like notice. If all of the methods of notice set forth in this
Paragraph “C” of this Article “25” of this Agreement are impossible for any
reason, notice shall be in writing and personally delivered to the aforesaid
addresses. Each notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given
as of
the date so mailed or delivered as the case may be; provided, however, that
any
notice sent by facsimile shall be deemed to have been given as of the date
so
sent if a copy thereof is also mailed by first class mail on the date sent
by
facsimile. If the date of mailing is not the same as the date of sending by
facsimile, then the date of mailing by first class mail shall be deemed to
be
the date upon which notice is given; provided further, however, that any notice
sent by overnight delivery shall be deemed to have been given as of the date
of
delivery.
D.
Governing Law; Disputes.
This
Agreement shall in accordance with Section 5 1401 of the General Obligations
of
the Laws of New York in all respects be construed, governed, applied and
enforced under the internal laws of the State of New York. Except as otherwise
set forth in Article “23” of this Agreement, the parties agree that they shall
be deemed to have agreed to binding arbitration with respect to the entire
subject matter of any and all disputes relating to or arising under this
Agreement including, but not limited to, the specific matters or disputes as
to
which arbitration has been expressly provided for by other provisions of this
Agreement and that any such arbitration shall be commenced exclusively in New
York, New York. Any such arbitration shall be by a panel of three arbitrators
and pursuant to the commercial rules then existing of the American Arbitration
Association in the State of New York, County of New York. In all arbitrations,
judgment upon the arbitration award may be entered in any court having
jurisdiction. The parties specifically designate the courts in the City of
New
York, State of New York as properly having jurisdiction for any proceeding
to
confirm and enter judgment upon any such arbitration award. The parties hereby
consent to and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State
of New York in any action or proceeding and submit to personal jurisdiction
over
each of them by such courts. The parties hereby waive personal service of any
and all process and specifically consent that in any such action or proceeding
brought in the courts of the State of New York, any service of process may
be
effectuated upon any of them by certified mail, return receipt requested, in
accordance with Paragraph “C” of this Article “25” of this Agreement. Nothing
contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any right to serve process
in any manner permitted by law.
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The
parties agree, further, that the prevailing party in any such arbitration as
determined by the arbitrators shall be entitled to such costs and attorney's
fees, if any, in connection with such arbitration as may be awarded by the
arbitrators. In connection with the arbitrators’ determination for the purpose
of which party, if any, is the prevailing party, they shall take into account
all of the factors and circumstances including, without limitation, the relief
sought, and by whom, and the relief, if any, awarded, and to whom. In addition,
and notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, a party shall not be deemed to
be
the prevailing party in a claim seeking monetary damages, unless the amount
of
the arbitration award exceeds the amount offered in a legally binding writing
by
the other party by fifteen (15%) percent or more. For example, if the party
initiating arbitration (“A”) seeks an award of one hundred thousand ($100,000)
dollars plus costs and expenses, the other party (“B”) has offered A fifty
thousand ($50,000) dollars in a legally binding written offer prior to the
commencement of the arbitration proceeding, and the arbitration panel awards
any
amount less than fifty-seven thousand five hundred ($57,500) dollars to A,
the
panel should determine that B has “prevailed”.
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The
arbitration panel shall have no power to award non-monetary or equitable relief
of any sort. It shall also have no power to award (i) damages inconsistent
with
any applicable agreement between the parties or (ii) punitive damages or any
other damages not measured by the prevailing party’s actual damages; and the
parties expressly waive their right to obtain such damages in arbitration or
in
any other forum. In no event, even if any other portion of these provisions
is
held invalid or unenforceable, shall the arbitration panel have power to make
an
award or impose a remedy which could not be made or imposed by a court deciding
the matter in the same jurisdiction.
Discovery
shall be permitted in connection with the arbitration only to the extent, if
any, expressly authorized by the arbitration panel upon a showing of substantial
need by the party seeking discovery.
All
aspects of the arbitration shall be treated as confidential. The parties and
the
arbitration panel may disclose the existence, content or results of the
arbitration only as provided in the rules of the American Arbitration
Association in New York, New York. Before making any such disclosure, a party
shall give written notice to all other parties and shall afford such parties
a
reasonable opportunity to protect their interest.
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E.
No
Assignment by the Distributor.
The
rights granted pursuant to this Agreement shall not be transferable by the
Distributor, without the Manufacturer’s prior written consent, provided,
however, that the Distributor shall have the right to use the Trademark and
to
sublicense its use to Subdistributors in the Territories subject to the terms
and conditions of this Agreement. For purposes of this Paragraph “E” of this
Article “25” of this Agreement, any transfer of a controlling interest in the
Distributor shall be deemed to be a transfer by the Distributor and if such
transfer of a controlling interest has been made without the Manufacturer’s
prior written consent, the Manufacturer may in its sole and absolute discretion
terminate by written notice pursuant to Paragraph “C” of this Article “25” of
this Agreement.
F.
Assignment by the Manufacturer.
This
Agreement shall be transferable by the Manufacturer.
G.
Construction.
Each of
the parties hereto hereby further acknowledges and agrees that (i) each has
had
significant input in the development of this Agreement and (ii) this Agreement
shall not, therefore, be construed more strictly against any party responsible
for its drafting regardless of any presumption or rule requiring construction
against the party who drafted this Agreement.
H.
Entire Agreement.
This
Agreement and all documents and instruments referred to herein (i) constitute
the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings,
both written and oral, among the parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof and thereof, and (ii) are not intended to confer upon any person other
than the parties hereto any rights or remedies hereunder. Each party hereto
agrees that, except for the representations and warranties contained in this
Agreement, neither the Manufacturer nor the Distributor makes any other
representations or warranties, and each hereby disclaims any other
representations and warranties made by itself or any of its officers, directors,
managers, employees, agents, financial and legal advisors or other
representatives, with respect to the execution and delivery of this Agreement
or
the transactions contemplated hereby, notwithstanding the delivery or disclosure
to the other or the other's representatives of any documentation or other
information with respect to any one or more of the foregoing.
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I.
Further Assurances.
The
parties agree to execute any and all such other further instruments and
documents, and to take any and all such further actions which are reasonably
required to effectuate this Agreement and the intents and purposes
hereof.
J.
Binding Agreement.
This
Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
and their heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors
and assigns.
K.
Non-Waiver.
Except
as otherwise expressly provided herein, no waiver of any covenant, condition,
or
provision of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been made unless expressly
in writing and signed by the party against whom such waiver is charged; and
(i)
the failure of any party to insist in any one or more cases upon the performance
of any of the provisions, covenants or conditions of this Agreement or to
exercise any option herein contained shall not be construed as a waiver or
relinquishment for the future of any such provisions, covenants or conditions,
(ii) the acceptance of performance of anything required by this Agreement to
be
performed with knowledge of the breach or failure of a covenant, condition
or
provision hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of such breach or failure, and
(iii) no waiver by any party of one breach by another party shall be construed
as a waiver of any other or subsequent breach of this Agreement.
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L.
Counterparts.
This
Agreement may be executed simultaneously in one or more counterparts, each
of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
M.
Facsimile Signatures.
Any
signature which is delivered via facsimile shall be deemed to be an original
and
have the same force and effect as if such facsimile signature were the original
thereof.
N.
Modifications. This
Agreement may not be changed, modified, extended, terminated or discharged
orally, except by a written agreement specifically referring to this Agreement
which is signed by all of the parties to this Agreement.
O.
Exhibits.
All
Exhibits annexed or attached to this Agreement are incorporated into this
Agreement by reference thereto and constitute an integral part of this
Agreement.
P.
Survival.
All of
the provisions and obligations of this Agreement shall survive the termination
of this Agreement.
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Q.
Severability.
The
provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed separable. Therefore, if any part
of this Agreement is rendered void, invalid or unenforceable, such rendering
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of this
Agreement; provided that if the part or parts which are void, invalid or
unenforceable as aforesaid shall substantially impair the value of the whole
Agreement to either party, that party may cancel, and terminate the Agreement
by
giving written notice to the other party.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF,
the
parties to this Agreement have set their hands and seals or caused these
presents to be signed of the day and year first above written.
Scantek
Medical, Inc.
/s/
Xx. Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxx
By: ___________________________
Xx.
Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxx, President
|
Bin
Herz General Trading.
/s/
Abdulhakim Bin Herz
By: _______________________________
Abdulhakim
Bin Herz
|
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List
of
Exhibits
Exhibit
A:
|
Patents
|
|
|
Exhibit
B:
|
Description
of the Product
|
|
|
Exhibit
C:
|
Territories
|
|
|
Exhibit
D:
|
Trademark
|
Exhibit
E:
|
Agreement
of Subdistributor
|
Exhibit
F:
|
Form
of Letter of Credit
|
Exhibit
G:
|
Minutes
of Meeting of the Manufacturer’s Board of Directors
|
Exhibit
H:
|
List
of Documents to be authenticated, notarized and legalized by the
Manufacturer
|
Exhibit
I:
|
Form
of Letter Agreement to be Executed Pursuant to Article “23” of the
Agreement
|
00
XXXXXXX
X
XXXXXXX
XXXXXX
XXXXXX:
6,086,247
4,190,058
4,624,264
U.S.
PATENT APPLICATIONS
APPLICATION
NUMBER
|
DATE
OF APPLICATION
|
08/854144
|
5/14/97
|
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EXHIBIT
B
PRODUCT
KNOWN AS BREASTCARE(TM) /BREASTALERT(TM)
Notwithstanding
the following more specific description of the Product, the Products shall
include any temperature sensing product manufactured by the Manufacturer using
the patented technology set forth in the Patents listed in Exhibit "B" or
improvements thereto. The BreastCare(TM) /BreastAlert(TM) is an early diagnostic
direct reading, digital product to screen the breast for abnormalities,
including cancer.
The
BreastCareÔ
device
consists of pair of mirror-image, non-invasive, lightweight, disposable
pads
made
of soft flexible foam, each of which has 3 pliant, specially designed, heat
conductive aluminum foil segments attached to its inner
surface. Each segment is wedge-shaped and contains 18 columns of temperature-responsive
(blue) sensor dots connected by an aluminum foil with
high
thermal conductivity. These dots contain a chemical mixture that changes
color, from blue to pink, when exposed to sufficient heat, and are arranged
so that temperatures of 90 degrees F trigger the first column.
Each
subsequent column represents an incremental increase of 0.5 degrees
F., with the last column triggered by an area temperature of 98.5 degrees F.
BreastCare(TM)
measures underlying breast tissue heat conducted to the skin surface of the
breast, by retaining the emitted heat when the
two
pads are placed in direct contact with the skin of each breast inside the bra
and the underlying skin temperatures are indicated by a change in the color
of
the sensor dots from blue to pink.
The
device must be worn for 15 minutes
with good contact between the device and the skin for best results. Soon after
removal from the breasts, the color pattern on the six segments
becomes fixed. By
comparing the mirror-image temperature differences between the two
breasts registered
by the BreastCare(TM),
a
determination can be made as to whether a sufficient abnormality is present.
00
XXXXXXX
X
XXXXXXXXXXX
Xxxxxx
Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
|
Pakistan
|
Saudi
Arabia
|
Malaysia
|
Kuwait
Qatar
Bahrain
Oman
Lebanon
Jordan
Iraq
Tunisia
Morocco
Algeria
Libya
Afghanistan
Yemen
Egypt
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EXHIBIT
D
TRADEMARK
BreastAlert
BreastCare
BreastCare
DTS
Differential
Temperature Sensor
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EXHIBIT
E
AGREEMENT
OF SUBDISTRIBUTOR
50
EXHIBIT
F
FORM
OF
LETTER OF CREDIT
51
EXHIBIT
G
MINUTES
OF MEETING OF THE MANUFACTURER’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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EXHIBIT
H
LIST
OF
DOCUMENTS TO BE AUTHENTICATED, NOTARIZED
AND
LEGALIZED BY MANUFACTURER
Any
documents that are from time to time required by any competent authority within
the territories for the purpose of licensing, clearing and distributing the
Product, including, but not limited to, any medical clearance and approval
certificates as per the specimen or requirements of each territory in accordance
with the law and procedures applicable therein.
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EXHIBIT
I
FORM
OF
LETTER AGREEMENT TO BE
EXECUTED
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 23
OF
THE
AGREEMENT
From: |
The
Indemnifying Party
|
(Name
and
Address)
To: |
The
Indemnified Party
|
(Name
and
Address)
Date:
Gentlemen/Ladies:
This
shall confirm and acknowledge that pursuant to Article “23” of the Exclusive
Distribution Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated as of the 1st day of November,
2006, by and among Scantek Medical, Inc. and Bin Herz General Trading, the
undersigned acknowledges its liability for indemnification to you with respect
to _________________ (description of claim) (the "Claim”), and shall not take
the position that it is not liable to you with respect to the Claim. Such
obligation is subject to all of the provisions, terms and conditions of the
Agreement.
Very
truly yours,
|
|
___________________________
|
|
Name
of Indemnifying Party
|
|
By:
___________________________
|
|
(Authorized
Signature)
|
|
STATE
OF )
|
|
)ss.:
|
|
COUNTY
OF
)
|
On
the
____ day of __________, ____ before me personally came __________ to me known,
who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that that he or she is the
____________ of __________________________, the company described in and which
executed the foregoing instrument; that he or she knows the seal of said
company; that the seal affixed to said instrument is such company’s seal; that
it was so affixed by order of the board of directors of said company, and that
he or she signed his or her name thereto by like order.
___________________________
Notary
Public
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