DiaSys Corporation a diagnostic systems company
Exhibit 10.17
July 23, 2001
Xx. Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx Director Of Marketing
Xxxxxx HealthCare
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000.
RE: Distribution of DiaSys Corporation ("Supplier") Products
Dear Xxxxxx:
This letter is to confirm our discussions concerning certain of Supplier's products, and the terms of our agreement concerning Xxxxxx HealthCare, a division of Xxxxxx Scientific Company L.L.C. ("Xxxxxx'x") supply distribution of these items.
1. Product Line. This Product Line shall be as set forth in Exhibit A and shall additionally include upgraded Products available from Supplier during the term of this Agreement ("Products"). All Products shall conform to Supplier's standard specifications. All outer shipping cartons and inner shelf packs shall conform to applicable laws and Supplier published specifications.
2. Distribution Rights. Supplier grants to Xxxxxx the nonexclusive right to distribute the Products in the United States and such other geographic areas as the parties may from time to time mutually determine ("Territory").
3. Product Price. The Product prices shall be set forth on Exhibit A. No minimum orders shall be required with respect to volume of cost. These prices shall be firm through December 31, 2001. Thereafter, prices may be increased once annually to be effective January 1 of the upcoming calendar year by Supplier giving no less than ninety (90) days prior written notice to Xxxxxx. Such price increases shall be negotiated by the parties but not to exceed the Consumer Price Index.
Each shipment shall be billed at the price in effect at the time of order placement. Notice of price changes shall be sent to:
with a copy to:
4. Payment
Terms. Supplier shall invoice Xxxxxx or Xxxxxx'x designate at time of Delivery.
Xxxxxx shall pay each such invoice within forty-five (45) days following receipt.
5. Shipping. Supplier shall ship all Products FOB DiaSys freight prepaid ("Delivery").
6. Information Exchange. All price changes and additions of new products shall be sent to Xxxxxx in an electronic format as provided to Supplier. In addition, Supplier shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to promptly implement full electronic data interchange (EDI) for receipt of purchase orders and transmission of invoices.
7. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be two (2) years from date of execution by Supplier and it shall automatically renew for an additional two (2) years unless sixty (60) days written notice is given by either party.
8. Termination. In the event of breach, the non-breaching party shall give the breaching party thirty (30) days written notice of breach. If the breach is not cured within the thirty (30) day notice period, the non-breaching party may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Agreement. Such termination shall not waive, dilute or otherwise prejudice the rights, claims or defenses of either party as of the effective date of termination.
9. Continuing Guaranty. Supplier shall execute and abide by the terms of Xxxxxx'x Continuing Guaranty, a copy of which is attached hereto to Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. The terms and provisions of the Continuing Guaranty shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
10. Forms. Any terms or conditions of the standard forms of either party or otherwise introduced by either party shall not be binding unless agreed to in writing and signed by the legal representative of both parties.
11. Publicity. Neither party shall issue or cause to be issued any press release or public announcement or otherwise disclose the existence of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby except as and to the extent that both parties jointly agree, in writing.
12. Trademarks. The trademarks, brands, and goodwill of each party will remain the sole property of such party. No license, assignment, or other proprietary rights in such trademarks, brands or goodwill shall pass or inure to the benefit from or of one party to the other by virtue of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in order to perform requirements under this Agreement, each party, for the Term hereof, hereby grants the other a fully paid license to use the trade name, trademark, logo, and other such indices of such party in advertising, promotional and distribution activities subject to the requirements of paragraph 11. above.
13. Promotion. Supplier shall use its best efforts to position, price and differentiate the Products and its technology. Xxxxxx shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to market/sell the Products in the Territory.
14. Confidentiality. The parties expressly agree to hold as confidential ("Confidential Information") any information which is designated in writing by the disclosing party as confidential, provided such information is clearly marked as confidential, and the disclosing party obtains a signed receipt or agreement from the receiving party acknowledging that such information is confidential. In the event Confidential Information is exchanged according to these guidelines, such information will be retained by the other party in confidence for a period of two (2) years from the date of expiration or termination of the Agent. The transmittal of such information is and shall be upon the express condition that the information is to be used solely to effectuate this Agreement; and the receiving party shall not use, publish, or disclose said information, in whole or in part, for any purpose other than that stated herein. Supplier expressly acknowledges and agrees that Xxxxxx'x customer names, address and key contacts are and shall be the Confidential information of Xxxxxx. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the above restrictions on disclosure and use shall not apply to any information which the party can show by written evidence, was known to it at the time of receipt, or which may be obtained from third parties who are not bound by a confidentiality agreement, or which is in the public domain.
15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the matters set forth herein. Any and all understandings and expectations for and from either party are of no effect unless expressly set forth herein. Should any part or provision of this Agreement be found to be invalid, then such part or provision shall be severed from this Agreement without effecting the validity or the enforceability of the remaining terms and conditions between the parties. No modification of any term or condition of this Agreement shall be binding on either party unless expressly stated in a single writing, signed by the legal representative of both parties. The mutual obligations to protect Confidential Information and Xxxxxx'x obligation to pay Supplier's invoices shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement.
16. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in laws of the State of Texas without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions.
Please signify your acceptance of this Agreement by signing below one original to us. We look forward to working with you and your and returning sales team on this very exciting project.
July 23, 2001
Xx. Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx Director Of Marketing
Xxxxxx HealthCare
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000.
RE: Distribution of DiaSys Corporation ("Supplier") Products
Dear Xxxxxx:
This letter is to confirm our discussions concerning certain of Supplier's products, and the terms of our agreement concerning Xxxxxx HealthCare, a division of Xxxxxx Scientific Company L.L.C. ("Xxxxxx'x") supply distribution of these items.
1. Product Line. This Product Line shall be as set forth in Exhibit A and shall additionally include upgraded Products available from Supplier during the term of this Agreement ("Products"). All Products shall conform to Supplier's standard specifications. All outer shipping cartons and inner shelf packs shall conform to applicable laws and Supplier published specifications.
2. Distribution Rights. Supplier grants to Xxxxxx the nonexclusive right to distribute the Products in the United States and such other geographic areas as the parties may from time to time mutually determine ("Territory").
3. Product Price. The Product prices shall be set forth on Exhibit A. No minimum orders shall be required with respect to volume of cost. These prices shall be firm through December 31, 2001. Thereafter, prices may be increased once annually to be effective January 1 of the upcoming calendar year by Supplier giving no less than ninety (90) days prior written notice to Xxxxxx. Such price increases shall be negotiated by the parties but not to exceed the Consumer Price Index.
Each shipment shall be billed at the price in effect at the time of order placement. Notice of price changes shall be sent to:
| Marketing Services Department | |
| Xxxxxx Scientific Company L.L.C. | |
| 0000 Xxxx Xxxx | |
| Pittsburgh, PA 15275 |
with a copy to:
| Xxxxxx HealthCare | |
| 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx | |
| Houston, TX 77038 | |
| Attn: Clinical Marketing | |
5. Shipping. Supplier shall ship all Products FOB DiaSys freight prepaid ("Delivery").
6. Information Exchange. All price changes and additions of new products shall be sent to Xxxxxx in an electronic format as provided to Supplier. In addition, Supplier shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to promptly implement full electronic data interchange (EDI) for receipt of purchase orders and transmission of invoices.
7. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be two (2) years from date of execution by Supplier and it shall automatically renew for an additional two (2) years unless sixty (60) days written notice is given by either party.
8. Termination. In the event of breach, the non-breaching party shall give the breaching party thirty (30) days written notice of breach. If the breach is not cured within the thirty (30) day notice period, the non-breaching party may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Agreement. Such termination shall not waive, dilute or otherwise prejudice the rights, claims or defenses of either party as of the effective date of termination.
9. Continuing Guaranty. Supplier shall execute and abide by the terms of Xxxxxx'x Continuing Guaranty, a copy of which is attached hereto to Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. The terms and provisions of the Continuing Guaranty shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
10. Forms. Any terms or conditions of the standard forms of either party or otherwise introduced by either party shall not be binding unless agreed to in writing and signed by the legal representative of both parties.
11. Publicity. Neither party shall issue or cause to be issued any press release or public announcement or otherwise disclose the existence of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby except as and to the extent that both parties jointly agree, in writing.
12. Trademarks. The trademarks, brands, and goodwill of each party will remain the sole property of such party. No license, assignment, or other proprietary rights in such trademarks, brands or goodwill shall pass or inure to the benefit from or of one party to the other by virtue of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in order to perform requirements under this Agreement, each party, for the Term hereof, hereby grants the other a fully paid license to use the trade name, trademark, logo, and other such indices of such party in advertising, promotional and distribution activities subject to the requirements of paragraph 11. above.
13. Promotion. Supplier shall use its best efforts to position, price and differentiate the Products and its technology. Xxxxxx shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to market/sell the Products in the Territory.
14. Confidentiality. The parties expressly agree to hold as confidential ("Confidential Information") any information which is designated in writing by the disclosing party as confidential, provided such information is clearly marked as confidential, and the disclosing party obtains a signed receipt or agreement from the receiving party acknowledging that such information is confidential. In the event Confidential Information is exchanged according to these guidelines, such information will be retained by the other party in confidence for a period of two (2) years from the date of expiration or termination of the Agent. The transmittal of such information is and shall be upon the express condition that the information is to be used solely to effectuate this Agreement; and the receiving party shall not use, publish, or disclose said information, in whole or in part, for any purpose other than that stated herein. Supplier expressly acknowledges and agrees that Xxxxxx'x customer names, address and key contacts are and shall be the Confidential information of Xxxxxx. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the above restrictions on disclosure and use shall not apply to any information which the party can show by written evidence, was known to it at the time of receipt, or which may be obtained from third parties who are not bound by a confidentiality agreement, or which is in the public domain.
15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the matters set forth herein. Any and all understandings and expectations for and from either party are of no effect unless expressly set forth herein. Should any part or provision of this Agreement be found to be invalid, then such part or provision shall be severed from this Agreement without effecting the validity or the enforceability of the remaining terms and conditions between the parties. No modification of any term or condition of this Agreement shall be binding on either party unless expressly stated in a single writing, signed by the legal representative of both parties. The mutual obligations to protect Confidential Information and Xxxxxx'x obligation to pay Supplier's invoices shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement.
16. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in laws of the State of Texas without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions.
Please signify your acceptance of this Agreement by signing below one original to us. We look forward to working with you and your and returning sales team on this very exciting project.
| Sincerely, |
ACCEPTED For Xxxxxx: |
| Xxxx X. XxXxxxxx | ____________________________ |
| President/CEO | Title: |
