LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT dated
January 31, 2011 (the “Effective Date”) is by and between MUSIC1, LLC, a Florida
limited liability company (“Music1”) and XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, an individual
residing in the State of Georgia (“Xxxxxxxx”).
WHEREAS, Music1 acquired a
majority ownership position in A&R Music Live, LLC, a limited liability
company organized and registered in the State of Georgia (“A&R Live”), from
Xxxxxxxx pursuant to that certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated
October 21, 2010 (the “MIPA”) along with the rights to the domain names xxx.xxxxxx.xxx and xxx.xxxxx0.xxx (the
“Sites”);
WHEREAS, Xxxxxxxx is the sole
creator and owner of certain software functionality entitled “Quick Demo Review”
(“QDR”) that works in conjunction with the Sites; and
WHEREAS, Xxxxxxxx desires to
license QDR to Music1 and Music1 desires to license the QDR from Xxxxxxxx,
incompliance with the terms of the MIPA and those set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, as
consideration for the premises and covenants set forth herein and other valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
Parties agree as to the following:
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(c) EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES
STATED HEREIN, XXXXXXXX DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY OF QDR
LICENSED HEREUNDER OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM ANY MUSIC1 SITE USING QDR.
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE, QDR IS USED ON AN "AS-IS"
BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OR USE.
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This
Agreement will be effective as of the date hereof and will continue for a period
equal to the term of that certain Employment Agreement between Xxxxxxxx and
Music1 dated as of October 21, 2010, unless earlier terminated in accordance
with this Agreement (the "Initial Term"). If the Employment Agreement
is extended beyond its initial term, this Agreement shall remain effective until
such Employment Agreement and all employment relationships between Music1 and
Xxxxxxxx have terminated.
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4.1
Agreement Of Xxxxxxxx To
Indemnify. (a) Except as set forth in Section 4.1(b) below, Xxxxxxxx
hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Music1 and its directors,
officers, employees and agents and their respective successors and assigns
(collectively the "Music1 Indemnitees") from and against any loss, costs,
expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses), claims, demands,
liabilities, causes of action or damages incurred by any Music1 Indemnitee in
connection with or relating to any material breach of a representation,
warranty, covenant or agreement of Xxxxxxxx contained in this
Agreement.
(b)
The parties hereto agree that with respect to any claim that Music1 infringes
any copyright or trademark or other intellectual property right as a result of
the Music1’s use or display of the QDR, Xxxxxxxx will only be responsible for
the payment of any judgment, fine and/or penalty finally awarded
against Music1 as a result of such claim and any settlements agreed to with
respect to such claim.
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(a) The
dispute or controversy will be settled finally and exclusively by binding
arbitration in accordance with and through the Commercial Arbitration
Rules (“Rules”) of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in effect on the
date of this Agreement.
(b) The
place of the arbitration shall be Miami, Florida, United States of America. Each
party hereby irrevocably agrees that service of process, summons, notices or
other communications related to the arbitration procedure shall be deemed served
and accepted by the other party if given in the same manner as provided under
the notice provisions of this Agreement. Witnesses residing outside of the State
of Florida may testify telephonically.
(c) The
language to be used in the arbitration shall be English.
(d) The
arbitration shall be conducted by one arbitrator. Upon request, the AAA
will produce a list of 10 potential arbitrators familiar with international
commercial legal issues. The parties will attempt to agree on one
arbitrator. Failing to agree, the AAA shall appoint an arbitrator pursuant to
the Rules.
(e) Judgment
upon the written award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court or
record of competent jurisdiction in any country, or application may be made to
such court of judicial acceptance of the award and an order of enforcement, as
the law of such jurisdiction may require or allow.
(f) The
cost of the arbitration proceedings shall be determined under the respective
rules for cost of arbitration of the AAA in effect at the time of the request
for arbitrations. All expenses of the arbitration, including
reasonable attorney’s fees, shall be borne by the losing party to the
arbitration or, as the case may be, shall be prorated to properly reflect any
partial prevailing or losing of the parties to the arbitration, as determined by
the arbitrators in the written award.
(g) The
panel of arbitrators specifically shall have the power to grant equitable relief
upon request of either party.
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If to
Xxxxxxxx:
Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx
0000 Xxxx
Xxxx XX
Xxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxx 00000
Email:
xx@xxxxxx.xxx
If to
Music1:
Music1,
LLC
0000
Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx, XX
00000
Attn: Xxxx
Xxx, President
Email:
xxxx@Xxxxx0.xxx
With a
copy to:
Xxxxxx
Xxxxx
0000
Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx, XX
00000
Email:
xxxxxx@Xxxxx0.xxx
Or such
other address as may be designated in writing hereafter, in the same manner, by
such Person.
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5.8 Governing Law; Consent to
Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the State of
Florida without regard to the principles of conflicts of law
thereof.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this License Agreement to be
duly executed by their respective authorized signatories as of the Effective
Date.
MUSIC1,
LLC
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/s/ Xxxx Xxx
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Name:
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Xxxx
Xxx
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Title:
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Managing
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XXXXXXXX:
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/s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx
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