MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT
10.1
THIS
AGREEMENT is effective
as of
the 1st
day of May, 2005 (the “Effective
Date”).
BETWEEN:
I.Q.
MICRO INC.
(formerly IQ
Medical
Corp.), a company duly incorporated
pursuant to the
laws
of the state of Colorado, having an
office
at 000 Xxxxxxxxxx
Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxx Xxxx
Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx, X.X.X., 00000.
(hereinafter
referred to as the “Company”)
OF
THE FIRST PART
AND:
X.X.
XXXXXX & ASSOCIATES INC.,
a
company duly incorporated pursuant to the laws of the state of Florida, having
an office at 000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx, X.X.X.,
00000.
(hereinafter
referred to as the “Manager”)
OF
THE SECOND PART
RECITALS
WHEREAS
the
Company is a publicly traded corporation in the United States and the major
shareholder of the Company is another Florida incorporated company, Osmotex
(USA) Inc. which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a privately held
corporation in Norway, Osmotex A/S, (“Osmotex”).
WHEREAS
the
registered bead office of the Company is in the State of Florida. there are
two
operating divisions, one in West Palm Beach, Florida and the second in Horten,
Norway;
WHEREAS
the
Manager is a financial advisory firm that provides early stage public companies
with various forms of assistance including financial management services. An
employee of the Manager, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx (“Xxxxxx”) is a Canadian Chartered
Accountant with extensive work experience involving financial services offered
to early stage public companies in both Canada and the United
States.
WHEREAS
the
shareholders of Osmotex have requested the assistance of the Manager and in
particular, of Xxxxxx in providing certain management services to the Company
as
hereinafter described, and;
WHEREAS
the
Manager has agreed, to accept the engagement and to assign Xxxxxx in
the task
of
providing such assistance and services to the Company in accordance with the
terms and conditions herein set forth,
NOW,
THEREFORE,
in
consideration of the foregoing recitals and the mutual covenants set forth
below, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. DUTIES
AND DEVOTION OF TIME
1.1. Duties.
During
the term of this Agreement the Manager shall be responsible for the duties
contained in Schedule “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference (the “Duties”).
1.2. Devotion
of Time.
The
parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the work of
the
Manager is and shall be of such a nature that regular business hours will not
apply to his Duties. The Manager agrees that the consideration set forth herein
shall be in fill and. complete satisfaction for such work and services,
regardless of when and where such work and services are performed. The Company
agrees that so long as the Manager properly discharges his duties hereunder,
the
Manager may devote the remainder of his time and attention to other
non-competing business and personal pursuits.
1.3. Business
Opportunities the Property of the Company.
The
Manager agrees to communicate immediately to the Company all business
opportunities, inventions and improvements in the nature of the business of
the
Company which, during the term of this Agreement, the Manager may conceive,
make
or discover, become aware of, directly or indirectly, or have presented to
him
in any manner which relates in
any
way to the Company, either as it is now or as it may develop, and such
business opportunities,
inventions or improvements shall become the exclusive property of the Company
without any
obligation on the part of the Company to make any
payments in addition to the management fee to the Manager.
1.4. No
Personal Use.
The
Manager shall not use any of the work the Manager shall perform for the Company
for any personal
purposes without first obtaining the prior written consent of the
Company.
2.
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RELOCATION
EXPENSES
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2.1. Relocation
of Xxxxxx.
It is
understood and agreed by Xxxxxx that in order for the Manager to properly
fulfill his Duties
to
the Company, Xxxxxx must relocate his domicile from Canada to the State of
Florida. Xxxxxx agrees to complete this relocation as soon as possible but
no
later than June 30, 2005. The Company agrees to reimburse the Manager for
expenses incurred in relocating Xxxxxx from Canada to the State of Florida
to
the maximum limit of ten thousand
dollars, ($l0,000.00) U.S.
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3.
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MANAGEMENT
FEES AND INCENTIVE STOCK
OPTIONS
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3.1. Management
Fees.
In
consideration of Xxxxxx on behalf of the Manager providing the services referred
to in the attached Schedule “A” the Company agrees to pay the Manager a monthly
management fee (the “Monthly Management Fee”) of ten thousand dollars,
($l0,000.00) U.S. Furthermore, the Manager agrees to pay this monthly
fee to Xxxxxx as a salary less required payroll deductions.
3.2. Incentive
Stock Options.
As a
condition of this Agreement and to form part of this Agreement as attached
Schedule “C”, Xxxxxx will be offered and will accept participation in an
incentive stock option plan that will provide him with the opportunity to
purchase either existing or new shares in the Company on terms acceptable to
Xxxxxx.
4.
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REIMBURSEMENT
OF EXPENSES
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4.1. Reimbursement
of Expenses.
The
Manager and/or Xxxxxx shall be reimbursed for all reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred in or about the execution of the Duties contained herein,
including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all reasonable
travel expenses payable or incurred by the Manager and for Xxxxxx in connection
with the Duties under this Agreement.
5.
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CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION
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5.1. Confidential
Information.
The
Manager shall not either during the term of this Agreement or under the
provisions of Section 5.3,
without
specific consent in writing, disclose or reveal in any manner whatsoever to
any
other person, firm or corporation, nor will be use, directly or indirectly,
for
any purpose other than the purposes of the Company, the private affairs of
the
company or any confidential information which he may acquire during the term
of
this Agreement with relation to the business and affairs of the directors and
shareholders of the Company, unless the Manager is ordered to do so by a court
of competent jurisdiction or unless required by any statutory
authority.
5.2. Non-Disclosure
Provisions.
The
foregoing provision shall be subject to the further non-disclosure provisions
contained in Schedule “B” attached hereto and incorporated hereinafter by this
reference.
5.3. Provisions
Survive Termination.
The
provisions of this section shall survive the termination of this Agreement
for a
period of three years.
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6.
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TERM
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6.1. Term.
This
Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated in accordance with any of
the
provisions contained in this Agreement.
7.
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TERMINATION
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7.1. Termination
by Manager.
Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, the parties hereto agree
that the Manager may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving
ninety (90) days written notice of such intention to terminate.
7.2. Resignation
or Cessation of Duties.
In the
event that the Manager ceases to perform all of the Duties contained herein,
other then by reason of Xxxxxx’x death or disability, or if Xxxxxx resigns
unilaterally and on his own initiative from all of his positions this Agreement
shall be deemed to be terminated by the Manager as of the date of such cessation
of Duties or such resignation, and the Company shall have no further obligations
under Section 3 hereof.
7.3. Termination
by Company.
The
Company may terminate this Agreement at any time for just cause without further
obligation. In the event of termination for any reason other than for just
cause
within eight (8) months of the effective date of this Agreement, the Company
will continue to pay the management fee under Clause 2.1 until December 31,
2005. In the event of termination for any reason other than for just cause
after
December 31, 2005, the Company will continue to pay the management fee for
three
(3) additional months. Any stock options that have been granted but that have
not yet vested shall immediately vest at the date of the final payment, and
may
be exercised for a period of 30 days only after the final payment.
7.4. Death.
In the
event
of the death of Xxxxxx during the term of this Agreement, this Agreement shall
be terminated as of the date of such death, and Xxxxxx’x spouse, if living, or
surviving children shall be entitled to the termination allowance stated in
Section 7.3 hereof.
7.5. Disability.
In the
event that Xxxxxx will during the term of this Agreement by reason of illness
or
mental or physical disability or incapacity be prevented from or incapable
of
performing the Duties hereunder, then the Manager shall be entitled to receive
the remuneration provided for herein at the rate specified hereinbefore for
the
period during which such illness, disability or incapacity will continue, but
not exceeding three (3) successive months. If such illness, disability or
incapacity continues or will continue for a period longer than three (3)
successive months, then this Agreement may, at the option of the Directors
of
the Company, forthwith be terminated, and the Manager shall be entitled to
the
termination allowance stated in Section 7.3 hereof.
7.6. Termination
of Payments.
Any
payments made by the Company to the Manager upon the termination of this
Agreement shall be made in cash, or, if the Company does not have available
funds, in equal monthly cash installments over one year. All payments required
to be made by the Company to the Manager pursuant to Section 7 hereof shall
be
made in full.
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8.
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RIGHTS
AND OBLIGATIONS UPON
TERMINATION
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8.1. Rights
and Obligations.
Upon
termination of this Agreement, the Manager shall deliver up to the Company
all
documents, papers, plans, materials and other property of or relating to the
affairs of the Company, other than the Manager’s personal papers in regard to
his role in the Company, which may then be in the Manager’s possession or under
his control.
9.
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CLOSING
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9.1. Closing
Date.
This
Agreement shall be effective as of May 1, 2005.
9.2. Conditions
of Closing.
The
parties hereto agree that it shall be a condition of the execution
of this
Agreement that prior to or contemporaneously with the execution of this
Agreement:
(a)
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this
Agreement shall be approved by the Chief Executive Officer of the
Company.
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10.
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NOTICES
AND REQUESTS
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10.1. Notices
and Requests.
All
notices and requests in connection with this
Agreement shall be deemed given as of the day they are received either by
messenger,
delivery
service, or mailed by registered or certified mail with postage prepaid and
return receipt requested and addressed as follows:
(a)
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If
to the Company, the registered office in the State of
Florida.
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(b)
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If
to the Manager, the office address in the Stare of
Florida.
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or
to
such other address as the party to receive notice or request so designates
by
written notice to the others.
11.
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INDEPENDENT
PARTIES
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11.1. Independent
Parties.
This
Agreement is intended solely as a management services agreement and no
partnerships agency, joint venture, distributorship or other form of
agreement is intended.
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12.
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AGREEMENT
VOLUNTARY AND
EQUITABLE
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12.1. Agreement
Voluntary.
The
parties acknowledge and declare that in executing this Agreement they are each
relying wholly on their own judgment and knowledge and have not been influenced
to any extent whatsoever by any representations or statements made by or on
behalf of any other party regarding any
matters dealt with herein or incidental thereto.
12.2. Agreement
Equitable.
The
parties further acknowledge and declare that they each have carefully considered
and understand the provisions contained herein, including, but without limiting
the generality of the foregoing,
the Manager’s rights upon termination and the restrictions on the Manages after
termination and agree That the said provisions are mutually fair and equitable
and that they executed this Agreement voluntarily and of their own free
will.
13.
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CONTRACT
NON-ASSIGNABLE;
INUREMENT
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13.1. Contract
Non-Assignable.
This
Agreement and all other rights, benefits and privileges contained herein may
not
be assigned by the Manager
13.2. Inurement.
The
rights, benefits and privileges contained herein, including without limitation
the benefits of Sections 3 and
7
hereof, shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective parties
hereto, their heirs, executors, administrators and successors.
14.
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ENTIRE
AGREEMENT
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14.1. Entire
Agreement.
This
Agreement represents the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes
any and
all
prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, among the parties.
The Manager acknowledges that he was not induced to enter into this Agreement
by
any representation, warranty, promise or other statement, except as contained
herein.
14.2. Previous
Agreements Cancelled.
Save
and except for the express provisions of this Agreement, any and all previous
agreements, written or oral, between the parties hereto or on their behalf
relating to the services of the Manager for the Company are
hereby terminated and cancelled and each of the parties hereby releases and
further discharges the other of and from all manner of actions, causes of
action, claims and demands whatsoever under or in respect of any such
agreements.
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15.
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WAIVER
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15.1. Waiver.
No
consent or waiver, express or implied, by either party to or of any breach
or
default by the other party in the performance by the other of its or his
obligations herein shall be deemed or construed to be a consent or waiver to
or
of any breach or default of the same or any other obligation of such party.
Failure on the part of either party to complain of any act or failure to act;
or
to declare the other party in default irrespective of how long such failure
continues, shall trot constitute a waiver by such party of its or his rights
herein or of the right to then or subsequently declare a
default.
16.
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SEVERABILITY
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16.1. Severability.
If any
prevision contained herein is determined to be void or unenforceable in whole
or
in part, it is to that exent deemed omitted. The remaining provisions shall
not
be affected in any way.
17.
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AMENDMENT
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17.1. Amendment.
This
Agreement shall not be amended or otherwise modified except by a written notice
of even date herewith or subsequent hereto signed by both
parties.
18.
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HEADINGS
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18.1. Headings.
The
headings of the sections and subsections herein are for convenience only and
shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any provisions of
this Agreement.
19.
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GOVERNING
LAW
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19.1. Governing
Law.
This
Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the laws of the Province
of
British Columbia and the laws of Canada applicable therein.
20.
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EXECUTION
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20.1. Execution
in Several Counterparts.
This
Agreement may be executed by facsimile and in several counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which shall together
constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF,
the
parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the 6th
day of
January, 2006.
THE
COMPANY
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Per:
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/s/
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Authorized
Signatory
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Name:
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Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Title:
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Chief
Executive Officer
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SIGNED
by XXXXXX
XXXXXX
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in
the presence of:
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Xxxxxxx
X. Xxxxxx
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Name
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Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx.
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/s/
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
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Xxxx
Xxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
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XXXXXX
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Management
Consultant
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Occupation
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SCHEDULE
“A”
MANAGER’S
DUTIES
1. While
employed by the Manager, Xxxxxx shall be appointed as the Chief Financial
Officer of the Company and shall faithfully, honestly and diligently serve
the
Company and its subsidiary.
2. Xxxxxx
shall create value for the shareholders by managing the financial interests
of
the Company by professionally performing the functions of Chief Financial
Officer.
3. Xxxxxx
shall be responsible for managing the corporate capital and assuring that the
capital is used efficiently. Xxxxxx shall be responsible for leading the
financial policy making and contributing to corporate planning for the
Company.
4. Xxxxxx
shall report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and he may be
appointed to additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Chief
Executive Officer of the Company.
5. Xxxxxx’x
responsibilities shall includes, but not limited to, the following:
•
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Management
of cash and investments
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•
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Budgeting,
financial and management reporting
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•
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Compliance
with all government and regulatory compliance
issues
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•
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Interaction
with professional advisors including lawyers and
auditors
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•
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Structuring
and managing investor and public relations
program
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•
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All
forms of tax compliance, reporting and
planning
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•
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Negotiating
all aspects of bank financing
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•
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Legal
and contract affairs including lease
matters
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•
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Credit
management
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•
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Insurance
and risk management relating to the Officers, Directors and the
business
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SCHEDULE
“B”
NON-DISCLOSURE
PROVISIONS
1.
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CONFIDENTIAL
INFORMATION AND MATERIALS
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(a)
“Confidential information” shall mean, for the purposes of this Agreement,
non-public information which the Company designates as being confidential or
which, under the circumstances surrounding disclosure ought reasonably to be
treated as confidential. Confidential Information includes, without limitation,
information, whether written, oral or communicated by any other means, relating
to released or unreleased Company software or hardware products, the marketing
or promotion of any product of the Company, the Company’s business policies or
practices, and information received from others which the Company is obliged
to
treat as confidential. Confidential Information disclosed to the Manager by
any
subsidiary and/or agents of the Company is covered by this
Agreement.
(b)
Confidential Information shall not include that information defined as
Confidential Information hereinabove which the Manager can exclusively
establish:
(i)
is or
subsequently becomes publicly available without breach of any obligation of
confidentiality owed to the Company;
(ii)
became known to the Manager prior to disclosure by the Company to the
Manager;
(iii)
became known to the Manager from a source other than the Company other than
by
the breach of any obligations of confidentiality owed to the Company;
or
(iv)
is
independently developed by the Manager.
(c)
Confidential Materials shall include all tangible materials containing
Confidential Information, including, without limitation, written or printed
documents and computer disks or tapes, whether machine or user
readable.
2.
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RESTRICTIONS
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(a)
The
Manager shall not disclose any Confidential information to
third
parties for a period of three (3) years following the termination of this
Agreement, except as provided herein. However, the Manager may disclose
Confidential Information during bona fide execution of the Duties or in
accordance with judicial or other governmental order, provided that the Manager
shall give reasonable notice to the Company prior to such disclosure and shall
comply with any applicable protective order or equivalent.
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(b)
The
Manager shall take reasonable security precautions, at least as great as the
precautions he takes to protect his own confidential information to keep
confidential the Confidential Information, as defined hereinabove.
(c)
Confidential Information and Materials may be disclosed reproduced, summarized
or distributed only in pursuance of the business relationship of the Manager
with the Company, and only as provided hereunder.
3.
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RIGHTS
AND REMEDIES
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(a)
The
Manager shall notify the Company immediately upon discovery of any unauthorized
use or disclosure of Confidential Information or Materials, or any other breach
of this Agreement by the Manager, and shall co-operate with the Company in
every
reasonable manner to aid the Company to regain possession of said Confidential
Information or Materials and prevent all such further unauthorized
use.
(b)
The
Manager shall return all originals, copies, reproductions and summaries of
or
relating to the Confidential Information at the request of the Company or,
at
the option of the Company, certify destruction of the same.
(c)
The
parties hereto recognize that a breach by the Manager of any of the provisions
contained herein would result in damages to the Company and that the Company
could nor be compensated adequately for such damages by monetary award.
Accordingly, the Manager agrees that in the event of any such
breach, in addition to all other remedies available to the Company at law or
in
equity, the Company shall be entitled as a matter of right to apply to a court
of competent jurisdiction for such relief by way of restraining
order, injunction, decree or otherwise, as may be appropriate to ensure
compliance with the provisions of this Agreement.
4.
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MISCELLANEOUS
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(a)
All
Confidential Information and Materials are and shall remain the property of
the
Company. By disclosing information to the Manager, the Company does not grant
any express or implied right to the Manager to or under any and all patents,
copyrights, trademarks, or trade secret information belonging to the
Company.
(b)
All
obligations created herein shall survive change or termination
of any and all business relationships between the parties for a period of three
years after such termination.
(c)
The
Company may from
time
to time request suggestions, feedback or other information from the Manager
on
Confidential Information or on released or unreleased software belonging to
the
Company. Any suggestions, feedback or other disclosures made by the Manager
are
and shall be entirely voluntary on the part of the Manager and shall not create
any obligations on the part of the Company or a confidential agreement between
the Manager and the Company. Instead, the Company shall be free to disclose
and
use any suggestions, feedback or other information from the
Manager as the Company sees fit, entirely without obligation of any
kind
whatsoever to the Manager.
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SCHEDULE
“C”
INCENTIVE
STOCK OPTIONS
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