EXHIBIT 10.9
THIS CONTRACT IS ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN:
BRIDGETECH HOLDINGS INTERNATIONAL, INC. ("DISTRIBUTOR") a corporation
having its principal place of business at: 000 X. Xxxxxxx 000, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxx
Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
AND
SOVEREIGN TRACKING SYSTEMS, L.L.C. ("STS"), a limited liability company,
or its assignee, with its main place of business at: 0000 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX,
XXXXX, XXX XXXXXX 00000
Jointly referred to hereafter as the Parties.
PREAMBLE
Distributor is in healthcare, medical, clinical & pharmaceutical business.
STS is in the business of offering an asset tracking system (consisting of
hardware and software) that works on radio frequency ("RF") under the trade name
"PALTRACK". PalTrack and its components as well as other related products
designated by STS as available for sale by Distributor are referred to as the
"PRODUCTS". Distributor wishes to purchase from STS the PalTrack System and such
additional Products as may be designated by STS as available for sale, and to
market, re-sell and distribute the Products, subject to the terms and conditions
of this Contract.
Distributor wishes to license from STS the PalTrack software engine
component of PalTrack presently known as "PALTRACK SOFTWARE ENGINE" for
integration in tracking systems utilizing the PalTrack system and sold by
Distributor ("DISTRIBUTOR'S SYSTEM"), the Distributor's System with the
integrated software being referred to as the "INTEGRATED DISTRIBUTOR'S SYSTEM").
The license granted Distributor under this Contrac, with respect to the PalTrack
Software Engine is sometimes referred to herein as "SOFTWARE LICENSE".
Distributor has technical expertise in the provision of integrated
solutions and provides its customers with before and after sales support, know
how, specific marketing and integrated solutions. Distributor is a Value Added
Reseller, which is a party with technical expertise, training experience and
market relationships that offer it the ability to properly represent and market
tracking systems incorporating the PalTrack Engine. It is expressly understood
and agreed that any integration of the PalTrack Engine by Distributor into the
PalTrack tracking systems shall be subject to the review and approval of STS in
its sole discretion. It is further understood and agreed that STS is only
granting a license to use the PalTrack Engine in integrations approved by STS
and that ownership of the PALTRACK ENGINE and any enhancements or modifications
thereto shall be and remain with STS, except intellectual property in software
not provided by STS, developed by Distributor allowing for integration into
Distributor's System shall be and remain the property of Distributor.
The parties have decided to work together to develop market opportunities
based on the Distributor and STS's expertise, in order for the Distributor to
sell. Specifically, the parties contemplate Distributor's resale and
distribution of PalTrack as a stand-alone system.
The development, sale or adaptation of Products into other technologies of
Distributor shall be subject to separate agreement between STS and Distributor.
STS shall have sole discretion in approving any suggested application of
Distributor.
This CONTRACT takes into consideration the above with the purpose of
facilitating relationship between the Distributor and STS.
ARTICLE 1
SCOPE OF CONTRACT
Subject to the terms and limitations of this CONTRACT, STS grants the
Distributor, and Distributor accepts exclusive right to market, sell and
distribute in the "Market" and "Territory" (as such terms are defined below)
PalTrack as a stand-alone system and such other related STS's Products as STS
may determine from time to time. Subject to the terms and limitations of this
Contract, STS grants to Distributor, and Distributor accepts the right to use
and integrate the PALTRACK SOFTWARE ENGINE with DISTRIBUTOR'S SYSTEMS, provided
any integration shall be subject to review, testing and approval of STS, and to
market, sell and distribute the INTEGRATED DISTRIBUTOR'S System in the Market
and Territory. For purposes of this Contract, the Market shall mean hospitals,
doctors offices, medical clinics, nursing homes and similar medical facilities,
but shall not include warehouses, distribution centers, schools and separate
buildings housing administrative offices ("Related Facilities"), even though the
entities using Related Facilities may be the same entities operating the medical
facilities, provided however, that so long as rights have not been afforded to
others with respect to Related Facilities, STS agrees to allow Distributor to
market, sell and distribute the Products to Related Facilities on an
non-exclusive basis. The term Territory shall mean United States of America and
China. The rights hereunder conveyed to Distributor are subject to the terms of
this Contract, including by way of example and not limitation, the payment of
the licensing fee and satisfaction of the minimum purchase requirements as
outlined in ATTACHMENT "A" AND "B". The Distributor has the right to sell the
Products according to the terms and conditions agreed upon between the parties
and stated in the following Articles 2 to 13. Distributor acknowledges that it
may not use the PalTrack Engine for purposes other than in connection with the
sale of the Integrated Distributor System and that it shall not in any event
sell any of the PalTrack Engine other than as part of the Integrated Distributor
System approved by STS.
ARTICLE 2
TERM
This contract will come into force on latest of the dates of signature by
either party and will expire on July 31, 2010, unless sooner terminated or
extended in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Provided
Distributor is in compliance with its obligations under this Contract, this
Contract will automatically renew on a year to year basis thereafter for up to
an additional five (5) years, subject to satisfaction of the minimum purchases
requirements set forth in Attachment "B" for the immediately preceding year,
unless notice of termination is provided by Distributor not less than 120 days
prior to the then applicable expiration date.
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ARTICLE 3
LEGAL POSITION OF THE DISTRIBUTOR
The Distributor will sell, in its own name and on its own behalf, the
Products, which it purchases from STS. Except as provided herein, installation
shall only be accomplished by STS or parties approved and/or designated by STS,
on terms determined by STS on a case-by-case basis. Upon completion of
Distributor's training pursuant to Article 4.2 and upon STS's determination that
Distributor has demonstrated expertise sufficient to properly market and or
install the Products, the Distributor shall be authorized to perform marketing
and or installation of the Products. As a material inducement to STS's granting
the right to Distributor to perform marketing and or installation, Distributor
shall indemnify and hold STS harmless from any errors, omissions, neglect or
consequences resulting from Distributor's installations, and shall purchase and
maintain for its benefit and the benefit of STS, its principals, agents and
employees, who shall each be named parties insured, GENERAL AND PRODUCT
LIABILITY reasonably satisfactory to STS. Distributor shall provide STS with
evidence that insurance is at all times in place as noted above, delivering any
time upon STS's request and at least annually, not more than thirty (30) days
prior to expiration of policies, certificates of insurance showing the same to
be in place for the following year. Policies shall be with national reputable
insurance companies licensed to do business in all states where installation is
to take place. Policies shall not be cancelable except upon thirty (30) days
written notice to STS. Distributor may not perform installations when insurance
as required hereunder, is not in place to STS's satisfaction.
Distributor's installations shall be in accordance with guidelines and
procedures established by STS. STS shall sell Products to Distributor at its
then-published wholesale price list, as modified from time to time, on terms set
forth in Article 7 below. STS responsibilities are restricted to those defined
in this contract.
After acceptance of the present contract by both parties, the Distributor
is authorized to publicly define its activity with the following statements:
"AUTHORIZED SELLER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF PALTRACK" or "Exclusive seller and
distributor of PalTrack to medical facilities". Upon satisfactory completion of
training and delivery of evidence that insurance requirements of STS are met,
Distributor may also represent it as an "AUTHORIZED INSTALLER OF PALTRACK" or
"Exclusive installer of Paltrack to medical facilities".
ARTICLE 4
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF STS
4.1 SALES.
Subject to compliance by Distributor with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and payment of invoices issued by STS for Products, STS undertakes to
honor orders received and to comply with the delivery periods mutually agreed
upon, subject to Excused Delay.
When giving quotations, the delivery periods, which vary according to the
type of Product and any customization which may be attached thereto (if agreed
to pursuant to separate
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agreement) are provided only as an indication by STS of the expected time frame
and are subject to confirmation on a case-by-case basis.
STS reserves the right to cease or restrict the production and delivery of
any Product and to redesign or modify any Product without incurring obligations
towards the Distributor other than those of meeting purchase orders already
received, provided that: (a) the Distributor will be notified in writing of a
Product withdrawal at least three (3) months in advance, and (b) at the end of
this three (3) months period, the Distributor will be able to send to STS a
"Last Buy Order". Notwithstanding the foregoing, STS can immediately withdraw a
Product in case of, a change required under applicable law, court order or by
STS's attorneys. In such case, any orders outstanding shall be deemed cancelled
or, at the option of Distributor, modified to be for the new or alternative
product recommended by STS then available at a price and upon terms then in
effect for the new or alternative product.
4.2 TRAINING.
The signature of this Agreement by the Distributor entitles the
Distributor to technical and commercial training sessions for people
representing both the commercial staff and the technical staff of the
Distributor. Such training sessions shall take place at STS's premises. Any
additional training shall be available at mutually agreeable dates and times.
The date of the initial training sessions will be fixed by mutual consent.
The training will be organized by STS and at STS's facility. Should the
Distributor wish the initial training sessions be presented on its site, or
should the number of persons the Distributor seeks trained be greater than seven
(7), STS may require additional compensation for training, the terms and
conditions of such training to be furnished by STS in advance for the
Distributor's approval and will include acceptable locations, travel and lodging
expense reimbursement.
The parties acknowledge that the Distributor's understanding of the
Product, its functions and applications is a material inducement to STS's
continuing into this Agreement and that it is important that the Distributor
remain current in its knowledge. Accordingly, after initial training, STS may
propose future training to the Distributor, on reasonable terms and conditions
to be agreed upon at such time.
4.3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT.
STS agrees to assist Distributor by providing a technical hotline service
during regular business hours.
STS may elect to provide such additional necessary technical support not
provided by Distributor to Distributor and in such case, STS will quote the
price for such technical support according to the needs of the Distributor.
STS undertakes to keep the Distributor informed of the launching of new
types of Products for which it wishes to entrust sales to the Distributor so
that Distributor can prepare for their installation and sale.
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4.4 MARKETING SUPPORT.
The signature of this Contract by the Distributor entitles the Distributor
to a Welcome Kit consisting of existing marketing materials respecting the
Products. The Welcome Kit will be delivered in the form of a CD. Any updated
promotional materials will be made available to Distributor at STS's cost in the
form of a CD. Distributor shall be responsible for production of such marketing
materials provided by STS on CD. Any desired change to marketing materials shall
be subject to STS approval, not to be unreasonably withheld. STS retains sole
copyright in the Welcome Kit and all other marketing materials produced by STS.
ARTICLE 5
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE DISTRIBUTOR
5.1 THE DISTRIBUTOR UNDERTAKES TO:
Provide STS within thirty (30) days signature date of this Agreement or in
case of renewal of this Agreement on the date or before the date of such
renewal, with a business plan (marketing information and plan, sales forecast,
communication plan) and company profile.
Use STS as the sole source of supply for Products. Distributor shall not
manufacture, distribute nor offer for sale, installation or integration for its
own account or that of others, any product which is competitive with the
Products without the written consent of STS, which may not be unreasonably
withheld. Violation of this covenant shall constitute, at STS's sole election,
an incurable breach allowing, in addition to other remedies, immediate
termination of Distributor's rights to buy and resell or install Products.
5.2 TRADEMARKS AND LOGO/INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY.
The Distributor is only entitled to use the specific STS logo for the sale
of Products supplied to the Distributor by STS. This specific logo will be
provided by STS in PC format to which the Distributor shall not make any
modification.
The Distributor shall not make any reference to, STS, STS's business, its
Products and the relationship between Distributor and STS except through
labeling programs agreed to by the parties and press releases approved by both
STS and Distributor, each party agreeing not to unreasonably withhold such
consent.
5.3 STOCKS OF PRODUCTS AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM SAMPLES.
In consultation with STS, and with due consideration given to existing and
future estimates of Product orders from Distributor's customers, Distributor
agrees to maintain a sufficient stock of the Products, in order to be able to
rapidly supply its customers.
To adequately present the STS product to the customer, the distributor
will be provided one STS XXX Demo case. Any additional XXX Demo case purchased
by the distributor will be discounted to $750.00 USD.
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5.4 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL.
The Distributor undertakes to assign qualified personnel to the sale,
service and installation of the Products. Any new persons joining the
Distributor and assigned to the installation of STS's Products shall be trained
by the people who have been trained according to the terms and conditions set
forth in Article 4.2 above.
5.5 PROMOTION.
In communication with third parties, the Distributor shall specify that it
is one of STS's distributors. Distributor shall promote the Products and STS,
through its sales force, through exhibitions, web sites, showrooms, press
releases, and brochures, all of which shall be subject to review and approval of
STS, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.
5.6 EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS IN HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL, CLINICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL
MARKETS.
STS will also turn over to Distributor all existing, quoted, and pending
proposals to customers in the Market and Territory, except where to do so would
violate existing agreements STS has with third parties and except where
Distributor does not desire to pursue such matters, in which case Distributor
shall advise STS of its decision within ten (10) days after presentation by STS
of relevant materials concerning such proposals or contracts. Proposals and
contracts so rejected by Distributor may be pursued and/or honored by STS or
third parties designated by STS and shall be deemed excluded from the exclusive
rights granted to Distributor under this Contract. Distributor shall pay STS for
this transfer an initial fee of $50,000 due on contract execution. At this point
in time, the parties anticipate the following accounts will be transferred to
and assumed by Distributor (the obligations and rights respecting the same being
more particularly set forth in Exhibit C attached):
Advocate Good Shepherd (AGS)
Holy Name Hospital (HNH)
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
Upon execution of this agreement, all other STS distributors who presently
have the right to sell to the Market in the Territory ("Existing Distributors")
must purchase STS Products, including related software from exclusive
Distributor, provided Distributor agrees to honor any price or delivery
commitments made by STS under separate agreements with such Existing
Distributors and provided further that the foregoing requirement that Existing
Distributors source through Distributor shall not apply where the same is
alleged to be a violation of contract.
ARTICLE 6
CONFIDENTIALITY
In providing its services, each Party will have access to commercial,
financial, technical or strategic information, hereinafter referred to as
"Confidential Information" which shall be treated as confidential.
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Each Party gives formal assurance to the other that such Confidential
Information will be safeguarded and will, under no circumstances, be disclosed
to another party without previous approval of the disclosing Party in writing.
Even after the expiry of this contract, both parties undertake to treat as
strictly confidential any and all Confidential Information received from either
party.
ARTICLE 7
PRICE AND PAYMENT CONDITIONS
The Products will be sold by STS to the Distributor according to its
then-current wholesale price list. STS may impose certain minimum lot per order
purchase requirements provided such are consistently applied to other
distributors and end users contracting with STS directly (except for orders of
samples). Minimum purchaser orders for transmitter tags are in lots of 3,000
units, minimum purchase orders for transceivers are in lots of 250 units, and
such minimum unit amounts are hereafter referred to as "Lots". STS shall have
the right to increase the size of the minimum Lots any time after the second
anniversary of this Contract upon not less than 120 days prior written notice if
STS is advised by manufacturers of the Products of an increase in the minimum
Lot necessary to manufacture the Products or to maintain then existing pricing
or delivery times to STS for the Products.
The prices and minimum purchase orders of Products sold to Distributor
shall be no higher than the prices or purchase order quantities for any other
STS distributor, reseller or manufacturer of the Products. STS may raise its
prices once every twelve (12) months by giving written notice to Distributor. A
price change shall not be effective as to any purchase made by Distributor
within sixty (60) days after Distributor has received notice of the price
change. Prices cannot increase any more frequently than once every twelve (12)
months from the date of the last price increase.
STS will invoice the Distributor in US$. Payment arrangements shall be
made 80% of the purchase order due on purchase and balance of 20% due on
delivery to distributor, FOB, STS offices (unless otherwise arranged), Payment
arrangements on any purchase orders over $500,000 US$ shall be made 65% of the
purchase order due on purchase and balance of 35% due on delivery to
distributor, FOB, STS offices (unless otherwise arranged). Payment not made when
due shall be subject to interest at eighteen percent (18%) per annum. STS may
withhold pending orders and/or refuse new orders until past due payments are
made and satisfactory evidence of payment for future orders is provided to STS.
ARTICLE 8
WARRANTY
Subject to limitations and conditions herein provided, STS warrants to the
Distributor that all PalTrack units sold to Distributor hereunder will be free
from defects in material and workmanship, will conform to all specifications for
the units, and will be fit for the purpose for which they were designed.
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STS further warrants that its Products shall comply with their functional
specifications. STS's warranty is strictly limited to the replacement or repair
of the Products (at STS's election) considered as defective by STS.
STS's warranty is a one year parts valid from the date of installation for
hardware Products requiring installation or from the date on which the hardware
Products are supplied to the Distributor for those hardware Products which do
not require installation, excluding travel and accommodation expenses in the
case of on-site attendance; the Distributor bearing the cost of transportation
of the defective hardware Products in the case of a workshop return. In this
latter case, the defective Products shall be returned to STS in good condition.
The above warranty does not cover:
- Transmitter Tags after they have been delivered, tested and
installed.
- Engineering samples.
- Products which have been damaged by the Distributor or any
third-party or which have been stored under conditions which do not
comply with STS specifications or normal usage.
- Products not integrated (where authorized) or installed properly.
- Products submitted to abnormal conditions (mechanical, electrical,
thermal); abnormal conditions being defined as any conditions
exceeding the ones stated in the Product specifications.
- Products which are incorrectly adjusted or defective when this
results from use in excessive operating conditions (sundry
temperatures, voltage and supply limits, electrical or magnetic
interference) as defined by STS, or from an incorrect choice of
application (where authorized) by the Distributor or its customers.
Defective Products must be sent back to STS following STS's return
procedures.
Distributor shall notify STS of the defects within 15 working days after
the defects are discovered.
THE REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE IS IN LIEU AND TO THE EXCLUSION OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES,
OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF STS FOR DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
TORT OR OTHERWISE, AND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR ANY DEFECTS IN
THE PRODUCTS OR FOR ANY INJURY, DAMAGE, OR LOSS RESULTING FROM SUCH DEFECTS OR
FROM ANY WORK DONE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, WHETHER
BASED UPON LOSS OF ASSETS, THEFT, LOST GOODWILL, LOST RESALE PROFITS, IMPAIRMENT
OF OTHER GOODS OR ARISING FROM CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES OR OTHERWISE. DISTRIBUTOR
ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE PRODUCTS AND
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PALTRACK SYSTEM DO NOT CONSTITUTE SECURITY PRODUCTS/SYSTEMS AND ARE NOT DESIGNED
TO PREVENT THEFT, DAMAGE OR VANDALISM TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY. THE PALTRACK
SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO GENERALLY TRACK MOVEMENT OF ITEMS WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA,
NOTHING MORE, AND THIS WILL NOT OCCUR UNLESS INSTALLED PROPERLY IN STRICT
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL SPECIFICATIONS OF STS. THIS MAY ALSO NOT OCCUR WHERE THERE
EXISTS INTERFERENCE OR DISRUPTING FACTORS AFFECTING RADIO WAVES. WHILE THE
PALTRACK SYSTEM AND PRODUCTS MAY AID IN SECURITY, THEY DO NOT CONSTITUTE A
SECURITY SYSTEM AND STS MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY AS TO THE PALTRACK
OR PRODUCTS FUNCTIONALITY OR EFFECTIVENESS AS A SECURITY SYSTEM. DISTRIBUTOR
AGREES TO NOTIFY CUSTOMERS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, AND THE LIMITATION
OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY, HEREIN STATED, AND CUSTOMERS ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND
ACCEPTANCE OF THIS ARTICLE 8 AND AGREEMENT TO LOOK SOLELY TO DISTRIBUTOR FOR ANY
CLAIMS SHALL BE A MANDATORY CONDITION OF SALE.
STS DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN AND ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY, GUARANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO PERFORMANCE, QUALITY AND ABSENCE OF
HIDDEN DEFECTS, AND ANY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, WHICH BUT FOR THIS
PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION, OPERATION OF LAW, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR
COURSE OF DEALING, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
NO COMPENSATION SHALL BE PAID BY STS IN RESPECT OF DEPRIVATION OF
ENJOYMENT. STS'S ENTIRE LIABILITY, IF INCURRED, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR
OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT ORDER.
ARTICLE 9
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
STS and/or its licensors, as applicable, shall retain title and full
ownership of its Products and technology, and more generally of any industrial
and/or intellectual property rights pertaining to its Products and technology,
including any integration, application, alteration or modification of or
utilization of the Products, regardless of the party performing same, and
regardless whether such was done with STS's consent or performed without STS's
consent in violation of this Agreement.
Nothing in this Contract shall be construed as granting to the Distributor
or implying any rights, by license, grant or otherwise, under any intellectual
and/or industrial property rights of or concerning any of the Products or any
integration, application modification of or utilizing the Products, regardless
of the party performing same, or information transmitted by STS. No source code
will be transmitted to the Distributor. The Distributor shall not make any
copies,
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reverse engineer, disassemble, or decompile any Product, any software contained
in or used with any Product or purchased from STS as a stand-alone Product.
Distributor agrees, without charge to STS but at STS's expense, to execute and
deliver all documents necessary, including original applications and
applications for renewal, extension or re-issue of such patents, trademark
registrations or copyright registrations in any and all countries to vest title
in STS or its licensors (as applicable and as their interests may appear), their
successor and assigns.
The Distributor shall not modify any hardware or software provided by STS
without STS prior written consent. Software incorporated into the Product is
licensed to end users pursuant to separate agreement.
STS shall place a copy of the source code for related Product software and
firmware in escrow which shall be made available to Distributor for the limited
purposes allowed under this Agreement, in the event that STS declares bankruptcy
or decides to cease all of its business operations.
ARTICLE 10
TRANSFER
Distributor agrees not to assign, sublicense, transfer or sell any rights
and/or obligations, skills and duties arising from this contract to third
parties, whether by stock sale, merger, asset sale or by operation of law (such
transactions being hereinafter referred to as a "Transfer"), (a change of
control of Distributor also being deemed a Transfer) without prior consent of
STS in writing, which consent, except as otherwise provided herein, may be
withheld in STS's sole discretion. Notwithstanding the foregoing, provided the
following conditions are met, STS agrees not to unreasonably withhold its
consent to the sale of stock or substantially all of a Distributor's assets or a
merger or corporate reorganization, assignment by operation of law or assignment
or transfer of this Agreement to entities under common ownership or control
("affiliates") subject to the following conditions:
(1) Distributor or the surviving entity in case of a merger, shall not
be relieved from any of its obligations under this contract,
(2) The Transferee shall assume all of the obligations of Distributor
under this Agreement from and after the effective date of the
Transfer by written instrument reasonably acceptable to STS,
(3) The Transferee shall have a net worth and credit standing equal or
greater than that of Distributor as of the date of this Contract or
the date prior to the effective date of the Transfer, whichever is
greater,
(4) The Transferee shall have experience and skills and engage employees
and staff sufficient, in STS's reasonable judgment, to perform the
obligations of Distributor under this Agreement,
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(5) The Transferee shall not be a competitor of STS or use or offer
competing asset tracking systems that utilize RF technology.
(6) Distributor and the proposed Transferee notify STS not less than
thirty (30) days prior to the proposed effective date of Transfer
and provide STS with such information as STS may request in order to
evaluate the request for consent to the Transfer.
This Agreement is personal to Distributor and entered into based on the
experience, market presence knowledge and representations made by Distributor.
For this reason, Distributor acknowledges that STS may grant or withhold consent
to a transfer in its sole business judgment, except as otherwise provided above.
ARTICLE 11
TERMINATION IN ADVANCE
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 2 above, STS reserves the right
to terminate this contract upon thirty (30) day written notice in the following
cases:
(1) any total or partial transfer by the Distributor of its rights under
this contract without STS's prior consent in writing.
(2) any change in the control of the Distributor which STS considers to
be against its interests.
(3) any sale of competing products that work on RF technology other than
those stated on Exhibit D attached.
(4) the failure of Distributor to satisfy the minimum purchase
requirements in accordance with Exhibit B.
(5) the failure of Distributor to pay the fees and other sums due STS,
or to otherwise default in its monetary obligations under this
Contract and Exhibits attached and purchase orders made pursuant to
or in connection with this Contract, provided STS agrees to afford
Distributor five (5) days written notice of such failure to pay and
to cure the failure before the termination shall be deemed
effective.
(6) the default beyond applicable notice and cure period of any other
agreement between STS, its principals and any other affiliates and
Distributor, its principals or any other affiliates.
(7) any violation of the provisions of Article 9 of this Agreement.
Each of the Parties also reserves the right to terminate this Contract in
advance and without compensation with notice by registered letter or national
overnight delivery with acknowledgment or refusal of receipt in the case where
the other Party has failed to comply with its non-monetary contractual
obligations and has failed to remedy such breach within a period of
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thirty (30) days (or such shorter period as reasonable under the circumstances)
or in case of failure to meet its monetary obligations where such breach is not
remedied within five (5) days after written notice of breach. STS shall be
entitled to recover its cost of enforcing its rights under this Agreement
(including reasonable legal fees).
Each of the Parties reserves the right to terminate this Contract
immediately without the issue of prior notice in the case of any state of
insolvency, receivership or compulsory liquidation of the other Party.
ARTICLE 12
RULES APPLYING DURING THE EXPIRY OF TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT
Except as otherwise agreed in writing by STS, the Distributor must:
- Immediately cease using STS's name, address and logo in any form
whatsoever.
- Return to STS, within 30 days of the end of this contract, all
promotional and advertising documents and materials which may have
been available for its execution.
All sums due by the Distributor to STS will be payable within thirty days
from the date of expiry or termination of this Contract.
No compensation will be due to the Distributor by STS in the case of
expiry or termination of the Contract.
This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, interpreted and the rights
of the parties determined in accordance with the applicable laws of the United
States and the State of New Jersey, notwithstanding its choice of law rules. The
parties stipulate to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of the courts
of the State of New Jersey, provided the parties further agree in any litigation
between them, to proceed with non-binding mediation or arbitration prior to
fully litigating its respective claims.
ARTICLE 13
MISCELLANEOUS
All notices, requests, demands, and other communications shall be in
writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if personally delivered,
sent by facsimile transmission or overnight courier, or if mailed, by certified
or registered mail, postage paid, to the parties at the following address:
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IF TO STS:
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, President
Sovereign Tracking Systems LLC
0000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, Esquire
Silver, Xxxxxxxx & Xxxx, L.L.P.
0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, X. X.
Xxxxxxxxxx, X.X. 00000
IF TO DISTRIBUTOR:
Xxxxxx X. Xxxx III, EVP & CFO
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxx 000
Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
With a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:
Xxxx Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx and Xxxxxxx
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, XX
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
SOVEREIGN TRACKING SYSTEMS,
L.L.C., a limited liability company
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx, as Agent Only
Date: 7/27/2005
DISTRIBUTOR: BRIDGETECH
HOLDINGS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Title: CEO
Date: 7/27/2005
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Rev 3, July 15, 2005 Bridgetech
ATTACHMENT "A"
Distributor Fee and Minimum Lot Purchase Quantities ("DFMP"). Total DFMP
for the first year of the term is $741,860.00 payable in accordance with the
following:
Exclusive Fee $170,000.00 August 9, 2005
Including yearly PalTrack
Software Engine License
First lot payment $190,620.00 September 2, 2005
Second lot payment $190,620.00 December 31, 2005
Third lot payment $190,620.00 April 30, 2006
All Dollars are in US Currency.
Exclusive Distributor Fee payment is due on Distributor Contract
execution
DFMP payments are due on dates specified above
Exclusive Distributor Fee payment of $170,000 and is in addition to DFMP
and minimum
quantities for such years is due on contract
anniversary date
On all Subsequent contract years
DFMP are due on month and day specified above for each subsequent
contract years
Yearly Software License includes customization and unlimited
licensing of PalTrack Software Engine
First lot payment due September 2, 2005 (production starts once
payment is received)
ATTACHMENT "B"
Yearly Minimum Purchases from STS Needed to Retain Exclusive Status
Exclusive Fee
Annual Distributor Purchase from STS
Initial Year July 19 2005 - July 18, 2006 DFMP (Attachment "A")
Second Year July 19, 2006 - July 18, 2007 DFMP + $758, 140.00
Third Year July 19, 2007 - July 18, 2008 DFMP + $1,258,140.00
Fourth Year July 19, 2008 - July 18, 2009 DFMP + $1,758,140.00
Fifth Year July 19, 2009 - July 18, 2010 DFMP + $2,758,140.00
Each additional year after the initial term of the contract will require minimum
purchase orders of STS product as listed below:
Out Years Beyond July 19, 2010 DFMP + $3,258,140.00
The above Minimum Purchase Requirements will be increased to reflect actual
purchases for prior year if greater than amounts stated in chart above.
All Dollars are in US Currency.
Exclusive Distributor Fee payment is due on Distributor Contract execution
Minimum Lot payments are due on dates specified above
Exclusive Distributor Fee payment is due on contract anniversary date on all
subsequent contract years
Minimum Lot Payments are due on month and day specified above for each
subsequent contract years
Fee Schedule is based on all purchases made by Distributor from STS, including
Products, Cabling, Software, Installation, Maintenance Contracts and Training
Costs.
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Attachment "C"
Exceptions to STS Existing Hospital Installations, Hospital Quotes, and Ongoing
Revenue Stream
The distributor initially is anticipated to assume the obligations and gain the
benefits under the following customer accounts:
REORDER OF TRANSMITTER
Qty Tag Sub Total Margin
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AGS 2,000 = $35.00 $ 70,000.00 $ 29,640.00
HNH 2,000 = $35.00 $ 70,000.00 $ 29,640.00
MUSC 4,000 = $35.00 $140,000.00 $ 59,280.00
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Total $280,000.00 $118,560.00
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SERVICE/MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
The following hospitals will require a 4-Year Service/Maintenance Contract that
has not been established at this time.
The 4-year Maintenance contract is as follows:
AGS $44,595 Initial Total $133,785
HNH $44,595
MUSC $44,595
Transferring Fee = $50,000
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