RESELLER AGREEMENT
This
Reseller Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of this ______ day of
_______________, 20__, by and between ShieldZone Corporation, a Utah
Corporation, with its principal place of business at __________________, Xxxx
Xxxx Xxxx, XX 00000 (“Supplier”), and __________________________, a
____________________, having its principal place of business or residence at
____________________________________, (“Reseller”). Supplier and Reseller are
sometimes referred to herein individually as a “party” and collectively as the
“parties.”
Whereas,
Supplier sells a line of screen protectors and/or housing protectors for
electronic devices including, but not limited to, cellular telephones, digital
audio players (MP3 players), digital video players, personal digital assistants,
and watches and related accessories;
Whereas,
Reseller is in the business of reselling screen protectors and/or housing
protectors;
Whereas,
Supplier desires to engage the Reseller for the purposes of marketing and
selling Supplier’s screen and/or housing protectors and associated accessories
in
the
United States;
and
Therefore,
in consideration of the following conditions set forth in this Agreement, and
other consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged
by the parties, the parties agree to the following.
1.
DEFINITIONS
"Customer"
means
an end user of a Product.
"Limited
Warranty Statement"
means
Supplier’s then-current warranty from Protective Solutions, Inc. to
Customers.
"Product"
means a
product in Supplier’s then-current reseller product list, a current copy of
which is attached as Exhibit A. Supplier may add to, delete from, or otherwise
modify the Products on the Product List at any time, and at Supplier’s sole
discretion.
"Territory"
means
the United
States of America.
2.
PRODUCT TERMS
2.1
APPOINTMENT.
Supplier
hereby appoints Reseller, and Reseller accepts such appointment, to act as
a
non-exclusive reseller of Products to Customers located only in the Territory.
Sale of Products to other resellers or Reseller's affiliates is strictly
prohibited. Reseller may only sell the Products: (i) in face-to-face
transactions from physical store outlets located in the Territory, and/or (ii)
using any Internet site or mail order catalog.
2.2
PRICES.
The
prices paid by Reseller to Supplier for Products shall initially be as set
forth
in Exhibit A. Supplier shall have the right, at any time, to change, alter,
or
amend Product prices upon written notice. Prices are exclusive of all taxes,
insurance, and shipping and handling charges, which are Reseller's sole
responsibility.
3.
ORDERING AND PAYMENT
3.1
PURCHASE ORDERS.
Orders
from Reseller to Supplier shall be in writing and be subject to acceptance
by
Supplier. Orders for Products shall be delivered to Supplier in written form
via
facsimile, email or postage. Supplier shall accept purchase order via facsimile,
email, or postage. Reseller shall submit to Supplier a purchase order signed
by
an authorized purchaser. Each purchase order must include: xxxx to and ship
to
information, product description, product number, quantity ordered, price
at
current discount, if any, payment terms, and shipping method. Any terms or
conditions appearing anywhere on a Purchase Order that conflict with any
provision of this Agreement are considered null and void.
3.2
SHIPMENT.
UPS
is
Supplier’s shipping provider. Products are shipped f.o.b. Reseller acknowledges
that all orders will be shipped using UPS 3-day Select Service unless otherwise
specified in the Purchase Order, and acknowledges that any escalation in
shipping cost and service will be at Reseller’s expense. If Reseller prefers to
ship using its own carrier account or by some other method, Reseller must
contact Supplier for approval and confirmation of service availability. Supplier
shall have the right to change the shipping provider without written notice
at
any time. Reseller's special packing requests, will be borne by Reseller unless
otherwise agreed to in writing by Supplier.
3.3
PRODUCT DEFECTS.
Defective
Products may be returned with an authorization number obtained from Supplier.
Shipping instructions will be determined by Supplier. If returned Products
are
found to be non-damaged, non-defective opened product, the Products will be
returned to Reseller on the next shipment to Reseller, and recharged to
Reseller’s account. Reseller acknowledges that all orders returned after sixty
(60) days from invoice date will be assessed a twenty percent (20%) restocking
fee, and that no Product may be returned after a ninety (90) day period. Return
shipment charges via unauthorized carriers and all customs or broker's fees
are
the responsibility of Reseller. Supplier reserves the right to charge-back
to
Reseller shipping charges incurred on those Products that were not at any point
resold to Customers but were returned as defective and no fault was found.
Incomplete Product returns will be accepted less the value of the missing
components. Reseller will be in material breach of this Agreement if it returns
Products as "defective" to Supplier when Reseller has not at any point resold
such Products to Customers, except that Reseller may return Products that were
not at any point resold to Customers that are in fact "defective."
3.4
RESERVATION OF RIGHT TO CANCEL OR DELAY SHIPMENT.
Supplier
reserves the right to cancel or delay shipment of any order placed by Reseller
and accepted by Supplier if Reseller: (i) is in default on any payment owed
to
Supplier or any third party in connection with this Agreement; (ii) fails to
meet reasonable credit or financial requirements established by Supplier; (iii)
discontinues business or declares bankruptcy; or (iv) otherwise fails to comply
with any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3.5
PAYMENT.
Payments
on orders for product will be due and payable in full thirty (30) days from
the
invoice date. If Reseller is in default of its payment obligations, Supplier
shall give written notice of such default to Reseller. Upon receipt of such
default notice, Reseller shall have fifteen (15) days to cure. If Reseller
fails
to cure within the fifteen (15) day notice period, Reseller shall pay monthly
service charges of one percent (1%)
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per
month
for any past due amounts. Supplier may in its sole discretion change Reseller's
credit terms and/or require C.O.D. payment for any shipments.
4.
SUPPLIER’S OBLIGATIONS
4.1
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY AND PRICING
Supplier
shall make Products available to Reseller at prices as set forth in Exhibit
A of
this Agreement. Supplier shall make commercially reasonable efforts to ship
all
ordered Products within reasonable time periods to the address designated by
Reseller. Supplier shall take reasonable efforts to make available its most
recent catalogs and promotional materials, if any, to Reseller for a nominal
charge. Supplier shall use its reasonable efforts to maintain communication
with
Reseller to inform Reseller of new products and relevant Supplier information.
Reseller may have access to specific information regarding product updates,
availability, support materials, and manufacturing suggested retail pricing
(“MSRP”).
5.
RESELLER'S OBLIGATIONS
5.1
RESELLER COVENANTS.
Reseller
will: (i) conduct business in a manner that reflects favorably at all times
on
Products and the good name, goodwill and reputation of Supplier; (ii) avoid
deceptive, misleading or unethical practices that are or might be detrimental
to
Supplier or Supplier Products; (iii) make no false or misleading representations
with regard to Supplier or Supplier Products; (iv) not publish or employ, or
cooperate in the publication or employment of, any misleading or deceptive
advertising material with regard to Supplier or Supplier Products; and (v)
make
no representations, warranties or guarantees to customers or to the trade with
respect to the specifications, features or capabilities of Supplier Products
that are inconsistent with the literature distributed by Supplier.
5.2
USE OF TRADEMARKS AND PROPRIETARY NOTICES.
During
the term of this Agreement, Reseller may use the trademarks, trade names, logos
and designations used by Supplier for Supplier Products solely in connection
with Reseller's advertisement and promotion of Supplier Products, in accordance
with Supplier’s then-current trademark usage policies. Reseller shall not remove
or destroy any copyright notices, trademarks or other proprietary markings
on
the Products, documentation or other materials related to the Products. Upon
termination of this Agreement, Reseller shall have two (2) months from the
date
of termination of the Agreement in which Reseller to advertise and promote
the
Products using Supplier’s trademarks and trade names. Supplier may not use
Reseller's trade names, trademarks or service marks following the above defined
period without first obtaining Reseller's express approval. Reseller shall
not
do or cause to be done any act or thing that would in any manner damage or
impair, directly or indirectly, the reputation of Supplier or that of its logos,
products, trademarks, or registrations. Any usage of Supplier’s trademarks,
service marks, and trade names inure to the benefit of Supplier.
5.3
PRODUCT PRICING, ADVERTISING AND APPROVAL.
Reseller
may sell Products at any price mutually agreeable to Reseller and any of its
customers. Reseller shall display and maintain Supplier’s MSRP, as identified in
the price list available on the Supplier website, in all marketing and
advertising materials, including, but not limited to displays of pricing in
print, electronic, broadcast, fax and direct mail campaigns, except for general
or temporary discounts approved by Supplier for Reseller participation. Reseller
may advertise a price discount for certain Products only for specific Supplier
approved specials which incorporate offer time limits. Reseller shall not offer
ad hoc or across the board discounts on any or all of the Products. Supplier
shall have the right to review Reseller’s marketing and advertising
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materials,
including Reseller’s websites, catalogs and other published pricing materials,
to ensure Reseller’s compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Reseller shall furnish examples or mock ups to Supplier, upon request, of any
and all advertising, stickers, materials, items, and other marketing collateral
relating to the Products which Reseller intends to use to market, promote and
sell the Products at least thirty (30) days prior to use. Supplier shall review
the materials for accuracy, quality, and adherence to Supplier’s style guide.
Supplier shall provide approval or recommend modifications within ten (10)
days
of receipt of such materials. Failure by Supplier to either approve or make
recommendations within ten (10) days shall be deemed as constructive approval
of
such materials. Reseller shall not be authorized to publish or distribute
marketing or promotional material relating to any or all of the Products until
such material is approved by Supplier.
5.4
SUB-DISTRIBUTION.
Reseller
shall not authorize or appoint any dealers, agents, representatives,
sub-distributors, original equipment manufactures, value added resellers,
systems integrators, or other third parties to sell or distribute the Products
without prior written approval from Supplier.
5.5
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION RIGHT ONLY.
Reseller
is authorized to market and distribute the Products only in the form and
packaging as delivered by Supplier in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement may be constructed to grant any right,
title or interest in any Intellectual Property rights embodied in or associated
with the Products, or any right to copy, disseminate, disclose, recompile,
alter, translate, reverse engineer, repackage, or interfere in any way with
any
of the materials or information that constitute the Products.
5.6
PROTECT AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED USE.
Reseller
shall use best efforts to protect the Products from unauthorized copying,
dissemination, disclosure, recompilation, altering, translating, reverse
engineering, and other unauthorized use. The provisions of this paragraph are
intended to survive termination of this Agreement for so long as the copyrights
and trade secrets applicable to the Products remain in effect as Intellectual
Property rights of Supplier and their respective successors or
assignees.
5.7
PRODUCT PACKAGING.
Supplier’s
name brand shall be visible on all Products that are marketed, advertised and/or
displayed by Reseller. Reseller shall not disassemble any Product or Product
packaging to remove any branding and/or Supplier identifiers in any of the
Products.
5.8
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
Supplier
shall be the sole and exclusive owner of any and all right, title and interest
in the Product and any and all other intellectual property, whether present
or
future, in the United States or foreign, at common law, registerable or
non-registerable, fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including by
way
of example and not limitation, patents, inventions, trade secrets, trademarks,
service marks, trade dress, copyrights, and other materials in any form that
relate to the Product and/or Reseller’s services performed under this Agreement
(hereinafter “Intellectual Property”). Reseller acknowledges that Supplier’s
Intellectual Property is valuable property of Supplier and that Reseller has
no
right, title, or interest in any of Supplier’s Intellectual Property. In the
event that Reseller or any of Reseller’s employees or personnel makes any
improvements, modifications, or amendments to the Product, all right, title
and
interest to those improvements, modifications, and amendments is solely and
exclusive owned by Supplier. Reseller shall disclose promptly to Supplier or
its
nominee, any and all Intellectual Property Reseller or Reseller’s employees or
personnel conceived, made,
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created,
discovered, or fixed in a tangible medium of expression that relates to the
current or potential business or activities of Supplier. Reseller hereby assigns
and agrees to assign all Resellers’ interest, if any, therein to Supplier or its
nominee. As such, Reseller further agrees to obtain the necessary assignment
of
rights from Reseller’s employees and personnel to Supplier so that that Reseller
is able to fulfill Reseller’s obligations to assign any and all Intellectual
Property Reseller or Reseller’s employees or personnel conceived, made, created,
discovered, or fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Whenever requested
to
do so by Supplier, Reseller shall execute, and shall require any and all of
Reseller’s employees and personnel to execute, any and all applications,
assignments or other instruments which Supplier, or Supplier’s attorneys shall
deem necessary to apply for and obtain protection for the Intellectual Property
within the United States and in foreign countries.
5.9
DISCLOSURE OF WRITTEN MATERIALS
Reseller
will not duplicate or make available for purchase any of Supplier’s marketing
materials, customer lists, software or video material or other intellectual
property without the express prior written approval of Supplier.
5.10
CONFIDENTIALITY.
Reseller
acknowledges that Reseller may receive, in the course of business agreed to
by
or in the performance of this Agreement, trade secrets, Intellectual Property,
client lists, services, methods, processes, prices, profits, contract terms,
operating procedures, and other information which Supplier considers
confidential or which is marked confidential or proprietary (collectively,
the
“Confidential Information”). Reseller acknowledges that the Confidential
Information was obtained after years of effort, advertising, and expenditure
of
substantial time and money. Reseller also acknowledges that the goodwill that
Reseller may establish is an important asset of and properly belongs to
Supplier. Reseller shall not disclose or appropriate to Reseller’s own use, or
to the use of any third party, at any time, any Confidential Information of
Supplier that Reseller has been or hereafter becomes informed of, whether or
not
developed by Reseller, except as allowed and/or required in connection with
Reseller’s performance of this Agreement, or as required by a governmental
authority. The obligations related to Intellectual Property and Confidential
Information shall be binding upon Reseller, and Reseller’s executors, heirs,
administrators, and other legal representatives. Additionally, Reseller agrees
to contractually obligate Reseller’s employees and personnel to the same terms
and conditions relating to Intellectual Property and Confidential Information,
as Reseller is obligated. Reseller expressly acknowledges that any failure
by
Reseller or Reseller’s employees or personnel to comply with the provisions
related to Intellectual Property and Confidential Information will constitute
a
material breach of this Agreement and will irreparably harm Supplier. Reseller
acknowledges that monetary damages by law will be an inadequate remedy for
such
a breach of this Agreement and Supplier shall have the right to obtain
injunctive relief, without bond, for violations of the terms of this Agreement;
it being understood and acknowledged by Reseller that the terms of this
Paragraph shall survive the termination of this Agreement. The parties agree
to
maintain the confidentiality of information relating to products, sales data,
and other business information shared by and between Supplier and Reseller
and
not generally known to the public,
In
order
to protect Supplier’s right, title and interest in and to the Confidential
Information and to ensure that no unfair advantage is taken of Reseller’s
knowledge of the Confidential Information, all of which has been developed
at
great cost and expense by Supplier, during the term of this Agreement and for
a
period of three (3) years from the termination of this Agreement (the “Agreement
Period”) and throughout the Territory for any reason, Reseller shall not use any
portion of Supplier’s Confidential Information to: (i) solicit or assist any
other individual or entity to solicit any
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business
from any past clients, current client or potential clients of Supplier; or
request or advise any past client, current client or potential client of
Supplier to withdraw, curtail or cancel its business dealings with Supplier
or
commit any other act or assist others to commit any other act which might injure
Supplier; (ii) directly or indirectly solicit or encourage any individual or
entity having an association with Supplier to leave their association; (iii)
directly or indirectly solicit or encourage any Reseller then under contract
with Supplier to cease having an association with Supplier; (iv) cause or
induce, or attempt to cause or induce, any individual or entity supplying goods,
services, or credit to Supplier to diminish or cease the furnishing of such
goods, services or credit; or (v) commit any other act with the purpose or
the
effect of injuring Supplier or any individual or entity having an association
with Supplier.
5.11
SURVIVAL.
The
obligations of Reseller set forth in Paragraphs 5.8-5.10 herein shall survive
termination of this Agreement. Reseller expressly acknowledges that any failure
by Reseller to comply with any provisions of Paragraphs 5.8-5.10 will constitute
a material breach of this Agreement and will irreparably harm Supplier. Reseller
acknowledges that monetary damages by law will be an inadequate remedy for
such
a breach of this Agreement and Supplier shall have the right to obtain
injunctive relief, without bond, for violations of the terms of this Agreement;
it being understood and acknowledged by Reseller that the terms of this
Paragraph shall survive the term of this Agreement.
5.12
RESELLER AUTHORITY.
Reseller
may from time to time be the non-exclusive representative of Supplier. Reseller
expressly acknowledges that Reseller has no authority to enter into any
agreement on behalf of, or in any manner bind Supplier; and nothing in this
Agreement shall be construed to give Reseller such authority. Reseller shall
not
represent to third parties that Reseller has authority to bind Supplier at
any
time. Supplier reserves the right, at Supplier’s sole discretion, to approve or
deny a sale of the Product to any purchaser obtained by Reseller, without
recourse by or payment of commission to Reseller.
5.13
STATUS OF RESELLER.
Reseller
expressly acknowledges that Reseller is not and shall not be deemed an employee
of Supplier. It is the intent of Reseller to have the status of an independent
contractor and no provisions of this Agreement shall be construed in a manner
that would indicate otherwise. Reseller, as an independent contractor,
acknowledges that: (i) Reseller shall bear the expense associated with
performance of Resellers services in obtaining purchasers who wish to purchase
the Product; and (ii) that Supplier shall not be obligated to provide Xxxxxxx’x
Compensation Insurance covering Reseller nor to provide any other fringe
benefits customarily provided to employees. Federal, state, and local taxes
will
not be deducted from compensation, if any, paid to Reseller. The Federal
Insurance Contributions Act and the withholding provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code or other law shall not be applicable to the payments by Supplier
to
Reseller pursuant to this Agreement. Reseller shall timely file and pay all
required self-employment tax and estimated tax payments and shall furnish
Supplier with copies thereof, upon request.
6.
TERM AND TERMINATION
6.1
TERM.
This
Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for __________
months thereafter unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
6.2
TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE.
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Reseller
or Supplier may terminate this Agreement without cause, at any time, by written
notice to the other party not less than thirty (30) days prior to the effective
date of termination. All unfilled orders pending at the time of the date of
such
notice of termination shall be deemed canceled, and Supplier and Reseller hereby
waive all claims against the other in connection with the cancellation of such
orders.
6.3
TERMINATION FOR BREACH.
Supplier
may terminate this Agreement, for cause, by written notice to Reseller not
less
than ten (10) days prior to the effective date of such notice in the event
that:
(i) Reseller fails to pay past due invoices within thirty(30) days after notice
that invoices are past due; (ii) Reseller violates any other material provision
of this Agreement; or (iii) control of Reseller is acquired, directly or
indirectly, by a third party, or Reseller is merged with a third party. Upon
giving its notice of termination, Supplier may alter its terms of sale,
including credit terms, and take such other action as may be consistent with
the
termination of Reseller as an authorized Reseller.
6.4
TERMINATION FOR INSOLVENCY.
At
the
option of Supplier or Reseller and in accordance with applicable laws, this
Agreement shall terminate immediately if: (i) a receiver is appointed for the
other party or its property; (ii) the other party becomes insolvent or unable
to
pay its debts as they mature or ceases to pay its debts as they mature in the
ordinary course of business, or makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors; (iii) any proceedings are commenced by or for the other party under
any bankruptcy, insolvency or debtors' relief law; (iv) any proceedings are
commenced against the other party under any bankruptcy insolvency or debtor's
relief law, and such proceedings have not been vacated or set aside within
sixty
(60) days from the date of commencement thereof; or (v) the other party
commences to dissolve under applicable corporate law statutes.
6.5
TERMINATION/EXPIRATION ACCOUNTING.
All
amounts payable by Reseller to Supplier shall survive termination and become
immediately due and payable. In addition, Supplier shall have the right to
repurchase unsold Products in Reseller's inventory. Within ten (10) days
following termination, Reseller shall furnish Supplier with an inventory of
unsold Products. Within ten (10) days after receipt of such inventory, Supplier
shall notify Reseller in writing whether or not Supplier intends to repurchase
from Reseller all or part of such inventory at the original invoice price (less
discounts, price protection or other credits previously granted). Supplier
shall
pay all transportation and other costs connected with shipping such Products
to
Supplier.
7.
WARRANTIES
7.1
CUSTOMER WARRANTY.
Supplier
provides a Limited Warranty Statement to Customers. Reseller will make available
to Customers a copy of the Limited Warranty Statement and will not make any
representations or statements inconsistent with such Limited Warranty Statement.
Reseller shall have the right to return at Supplier’s expense and for full
credit (if there are sufficient funds to offset) or refund of the purchase
price
any products for which the sale is prohibited by applicable local, state, or
federal law, ordinance, rule or regulation.
7.2
EXPRESS DISCLAIMER.
Supplier
MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE Products, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH
ABOVE. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
NONINFRINGEMENT, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AS ALLOWED BY LAW.
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8.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.
8.1
LIABILITY
THE
LIABILITY OF Supplier ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE SUPPLY
OF Products HEREUNDER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE ACTUAL AMOUNTS PAID BY RESELLER
TO Supplier FOR THE Products GIVING RISE TO SUCH DAMAGES, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT
INCLUDE LOSS OF PROFITS, COST OF PROCURING SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, OR
ANY
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, EVEN IF Supplier
IS
AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
8.2
INDEMNIFICATION
RESELLER
SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS SUPPLIER, ITS PARENTS AND
SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE CURRENT AND FORMER OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES,
AND
MANAGERS (“INDEMNIFIED PARTIES”) FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, EXPENSES,
DEMANDS, LOSSES, COSTS (INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES, EXPERT WITNESS FEES, AND
COURT COSTS) OF WHATSOEVER NATURE IN CONNECTION WITH OR RESULTING FROM
RESELLER’S RELATIONSHIP WITH SUPPLIER, RESELLER’S PERSONNEL, SUBCONTRACTOR’S, OR
AGENT’S ACTS OR OMISSIONS, RESELLER’S FULFILLMENT OR FAILURE TO FULFILL ITS
OBLIGATIONS, RESELLER’S BREACH OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR OTHER
PROVISION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, THE CONDUCT OF RESELLER’S PERSONNEL, AND/OR THE
ALLEGED BREACH OR BREACH OF ANY APPLICABLE LAWS BY RESELLER OR ITS PERSONNEL.
RESELLER SHALL COOPERATE IN THE DEFENSE OF ANY CLAIMS FOR WHICH INDEMNIFICATION
IS AVAILABLE AND SHALL FURNISH SUCH RECORDS, INFORMATION, TESTIMONY, AND ATTEND
SUCH CONFERENCES, DISCOVERY, PROCEEDINGS, HEARINGS, TRIALS, AND APPEALS AS
SUPPLIER MAY
REQUEST.
RESELLER, ON BEHALF OF RESELLER AND RESELLER’S EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND
ASSIGNS, SHALL INDEMNIFY AND FOREVER HOLD SUPPLIER HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST
ANY
AND ALL CLAIMS OR RIGHTS OF ACTION AGAINST SUPPLIER FOR INJURY OR DEATH OF
RESELLER’S EMPLOYEES OR PERSONNEL, OR DAMAGE TO THE PERSONAL OR REAL PROPERTY OF
RESELLER OR RESELLER’S EMPLOYEES OR PERSONNEL RESULTING FROM, RISING OUT OF, OR
IN ANYWAY CONNECTED WITH RESELLER’S PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT.
9.
GENERAL
9.1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Reseller
shall not assign, delegate, or transfer the Agreement, or any of its rights
or
duties hereunder, without the prior written consent of the Supplier. Any
attempted assignment or delegation in violation of this section shall be void.
The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit
of the parties, their successors and permitted assigns. Supplier may assign
its
rights and duties hereunder in connection with a merger, consolidation,
spin-off, corporate reorganization, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially
all the assets of Supplier.
Any
notice required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be sufficient if in
writing, and if sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or
personal delivery or delivery by a recognized overnight courier to the address
of the parties written above or to such other address as the parties hereto
may
specify in writing. A waiver by either party of a breach of any term or
condition of this Agreement shall not constitute a
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waiver
of
any further breach of a term or condition of this Agreement and no such waiver
shall be effective unless in writing signed by the party.
This
Agreement contains the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements
and
negotiations relating to the subject matter of this Agreement, whether oral
or
written, between the parties. No promise, representation, warranty, or covenant
not included in this Agreement has been or is relied upon by either party.
Each
party has relied upon its own examination of the full Agreement and the
provisions thereof, and the warranties, representations, and covenants expressly
contained in the Agreement itself. No modification or amendment of this
Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless in writing executed by both
the
parties. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and its
performance shall be governed by the laws of the State of Utah, notwithstanding
the choice of law rules of such State. The courts of Utah shall have exclusive
jurisdiction to determine all claims, disputes, actions, or suits which may
arise hereunder and the parties hereby expressly consent to such exclusive
jurisdiction and venue before the proper authority in Utah.
If
any
one or more provisions of this Agreement shall be found to be illegal or
unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality, and enforceability of
the
remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
Words
in the singular shall include the plural and words in the plural shall include
the singular. Words in any gender shall include the other gender. Unless
otherwise stated, a party may exercise its sole discretion when granting or
withholding prior consent. The paragraph headings used herein are for the
convenience of the parties and shall not be deemed to modify or construe the
provisions hereof. Further, if either party defaults in the performance of
its
obligations under this Agreement, then the defaulting party agrees to pay
reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees to enforce this Agreement.
This
Agreement and the exhibits attached hereto constitute the entire and exclusive
agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof
and supersede any prior agreements between the parties with respect to such
subject matter. Any legal action arising out of this Agreement shall be barred
unless commenced within one (1) year of the act or omission giving rise to
the
action. Such limitation shall not apply to any actions asserted against Reseller
by Supplier arising from any delinquencies in payment for Products.
In
witness whereof, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their
respective authorized representatives as of the Effective Date of
________________________.
PROTECTIVE SOLUTIONS, INC. | RESELLER |
By: _________________________ | By: ___________________________ |
Name: ______________________ | Name: ________________________ |
Title: _______________________ | Title: __________________________ |