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EXHIBIT 10.6
VANTAS
OFFICING SOLUTIONS WORLDWIDE
OFFICE SERVICE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made this 30th day of June, 1999, by and between
Vantas ("Center") having offices known and numbered as Suite 200 (the
"Facility") in the building located at 00000 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxxx,
XX 00000 (the "Building") and Bolt Media, Inc. ("Client") a(n) (corporation,
partnership, individual) with an address of 304 Xxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx, Xxxxx, Xxx
Xxxx, XX 00000 for a term of 6 months, commencing on the 15th day of July, 1999
(the "Commencement Date") and ending on the 31st day of January 2000 (the
"Initial Term" unless renewed in accordance with Paragraph 3.
In consideration of the foregoing, the parties for themselves, their
heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns, agree as follows:
1. Center's Obligations.
a. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Center hereby
agrees to provide Client for the Term (as defined below in Paragraph 3): (a) the
exclusive use of Private Office(s) number(s) 251 located in the Facility (the
"Premises"); and (b) non-exclusive use of the following services:
- Furnished, Decorated Reception Room with Professional
Receptionist
- Personalized Telephone Answering During Office Hours
- 24 hour Voicemail
- 10 hours of Conference Room per month, subject to prior
scheduling and use by other Clients
- Corporate Identity on Lobby Directory where Available
- Receipt of Mail and Packages
- Complete Kitchen Facilities with Coffee Service
- Utilities and Maintenance
- HVAC During Normal Business Hours
- Janitorial Services
- 8 hours per month courtesy use of other VANTAS affiliated
facilities. Locations subject to current affiliation and
availability.
b. If, for any reason, Center cannot deliver possession of the Premises
to Client on the Commencement Date, this Agreement will remain in full force and
effect; however, there will be an abatement of the Monthly Office Charge for the
period between the Commencement Date and the date that the Premises are
delivered to Client.
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2. Use.
The Premises will be used by Client solely for (general offices
purposes) and such other normally incident uses and for no other purpose, in
strict accordance with the Operation Standards, which are annexed hereto as
Schedule A. Client will not offer at the Premises any services which Center
provides to its Clients, including but not limited to those services described
in Paragraph 1. Client will not make nor permit to be made any use of the
Premises, Facility or Building which would violate any of the terms of this
Agreement or which, directly or indirectly, is forbidden by law, rule or
regulation, which may be dangerous to life, limb or property or which could in
any way impair, interfere or tend to impair or interfere with the high quality
character, reputation or appearance of the Building or the Facility or with any
services performed by Center for Client or for others. The foregoing provisions
will also apply to Client's Users (as defined in Paragraph 9).
3. Renewal
Upon expiration of the Initial Term and on any subsequent renewal term
(each, a "Renewal Term" and together with the Initial Term, the "Term") of this
Agreement, the Agreement automatically will be extended for the same period of
time as the Initial Term and upon the same terms and conditions as herein
contained except for the amount of the Monthly Office Charge (as defined in
Paragraph 4) then in effect, which will each be increased by seven percent (7%),
unless either party notifies the other in writing within the period hereinafter
specified that the Agreement will not be extended. If Client has less than three
offices, such notice will be given at least sixty (60) days prior to the
expiration of the Initial Term or Renewal Term, as the case may be. If Client
has three or more offices, such notice will be given at least ninety (90) days
prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or the Renewal Term, as the case may
be.
4. Monthly Office Charge
a. For and during the Term of this Agreement. Client will pay to
Center, on or before the first day of each month after the Commencement Date,
the sum of $800.00 as Monthly Office Charge (subject to increase in accordance
with Paragraph 3 above) for the Premises. If any payment of Monthly Office
Charge or other charge due under this Agreement is not received within five (5)
calendar days after its due date, the Client will also pay, in addition to
Monthly Office Charge, a late payment charge which will be an amount equal to
ten percent (10%) of any amount owed to Center or fifty dollars ($50.00)
whichever is greater. The financial terms of this Agreement are strictly
confidential and Client agrees not to knowingly or willfully divulge this
information to any other Client or potential Client of Center.
b. The Monthly Office Charge payable during the Term of this Agreement
is subject to increase following notification of any increase in the rent,
operating expenses or taxes when the Center might receive under the Main Lease
(an defined in Paragraph 20), including any increase with respect of past
periods under the Term. Center will promptly notify Client in writing of any
such increase, and will xxxx Client for its pro rata share thereof.
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c. The Monthly Office Charge is based on the value of the use of the
Premises and services can be used by 2 person(s) only. If more then said number
of person(s) regularly use the Premises or services, the Monthly Office Charge
will be increased in an amount equal to One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) for
each such additional person.
d. If a Client check is returned for any reason, Client will pay an
additional charge of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per returned check and, for
the purpose of considering default and/or late charges, it will be as if the
payment represented by the returned check had never been made.
5. Refundable Retainer.
a. Client will deposit with Center $1,600.00 in good or certified
funds, as a non-interest bearing refundable retainer. Center may use the
refundable retainer to cure any default of Client under this Agreement, to
restore the Premises, including any and all furniture, fixtures and equipment,
provided by Center to its original condition and configuration, reasonable wear
and tear excepted, to pay for repairs to any damage to the Premises, facility
and/or Building, caused by Client or Client's guests, or to pay any Monthly
Office Charge or other charges that Client owes Center at or prior to the
expiration of the Term of this Agreement.
b. The refundable retainer (less any sums used by Center in accordance
with the terms and conditions of this Agreement) will be returned within sixty
(60) days after the termination of any services rendered or expiration of the
Term. Client may not direct or request that the refundable retainer be applied
in lieu of the final payment(s) of Monthly Office Charge or service charges
under this Agreement.
c. In the event that Center applies any of the refundable retainer
deposited pursuant to this Agreement, Center will have the right to charge the
Client, and Client will pay, in addition to any Monthly Office Charge, such sums
as are necessary to cause the refundable retainer to be returned to its entire
original amount.
6. Services.
a. Provided Client is not in default of this Agreement, Center will
make available certain services to Client as more particularly described in
Paragraph 1. Charges for such services will be included as part of the Monthly
Office Charge.
c. In addition to the Monthly Service Package, upon request, Center
will make available to Client additional services as Center may make generally
available, the charges for
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which will be established us per Center's then scheduled rates as determined by
Center. Payment for these services will be subject to the same terms amid
conditions as those governing the payment of the Monthly Office Charge. Center
will have no obligation to provide such services if Client is in default of this
Agreement or II' the anticipated charges exceed the amount of the refundable
retainer. When providing services to Client that involve third parties, Center
will have the right to require Client TO pay, or to reimburse Center for, the
fees and expenses of such third xxxxx in advance.
7. Telephone Services.
a. Provided Client is not in default of this Agreement, Center will make
available to Client a telecommunications package, the charges for which will be
established as per Center's then scheduled rates as determined by Center.
Payment for these services will be subject to the same terms and condition as
those governing the payment of the Monthly Office Charge. All telephone numbers
used by Client will remain at all times the property of Center and Client will
acquire no rights in the components of the telecommunications package
whatsoever.
b. Client hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and to reimburse
Center for all charges associated with (1) any toll fraud traceable to
telecommunications services provided by Center to Client including, but not
limited to, unauthorized use of calling cards or telephone lines, and (2) any
advertising costs of Client involving the telephone number assigned to it,
including, without limitation, yellow pages advertising (it being understood
that Center is under on obligation to procure such advertising and that any such
advertising by Client is subject to die Operations Standards).
c. It is expressly acknowledged and agreed that Center will be the sole
and exclusive provider of telecommunication services to Client. Client hereby
agrees and covenants that it will not use any other telephone service or
telephone carrier to provide it service in the Premises.
d. Center shall nor be liable for any interruption or error in the
performance of its services to Client under this Paragraph "7." Client waives
any recourse against Center arising from the provision of such services,
including, without limitation, any claim of business interruption or for any
indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, except for
claims arising out of willful misconduct by Center.
8. Indemnity/Limitations of Liability/Insurance
a. Client will indemnify and hold harmless Center from and against any
loss, damage, injury, liability or expense to or of person at property
occasioned by or resulting from any willful misconduct or grossly negligent act
on the part of Client or Client's Users. Center will not be liable to Client or
to any other person on account of loss, damage or theft to any business or
personal property of Client. Center will not be liable for any loss, damage,
injury, liability or expense to or of person or property except as may result
from Center's willful misconduct or grossly negligent acts. Center will
indemnify and hold harmless Client from and against any loss, damage, injury,
liability or expense to or of person or property occasioned by or
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resulting from any willful misconduct or grossly negligent act on the part of
the Center, its agents, employees, or invitees, or persons permitted on the
Premises by Center.
b. Center will not be liable for any claim of business interruption or
for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential exemplary or punitive
damages arising out of any failure to furnish any service or facility, any error
or omission with inspect thereto, or any delay or interruption of same. Neither
Center nor any of its agents, employees, officers or directors will be deemed to
be making any representations or warranties, whether express or implied, as to
the ability of any system, including, without limitation, computer and
electronic based equipment, relating to the Building. Facility or Premises or to
any services to be provided hereunder to process date fields relating to the
Year 2000 nor will any of them be liable for the failure of such systems to
process such date fields. Center's liability under this Agreement will in no
event exceed the amount paid by Client for the services for which the claim
arose. The parties agree to the allocation of risk contained herein.
c. Client will, prior to the Commencement Date of this Agreement
provide Center with a certificate of insurance evidencing General/Public
Liability coverage with liability limits of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000.000.00) per occurrence for Bodily Injury and/or Property Damage
Liability and One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) per occurrence for
Fire/Legal Liability. Said insurance coverage will remain in force during the
Term of this Agreement. Vantas International Incorporated and Vantas will be
named as an additional named insured on each of these policies. Client's failure
to provide or maintain such insurance will not reduce or otherwise alter
Client's liability or responsibility to pay any judgment rendered against Client
(or any liability or damages. All insurance required to be maintained by Client
include a waiver of subrogation n favor of Center and the landlord under the
Main Lease. Center will not have any obligation to maintain insurance for
Client's benefit.
d. The provisions of this Paragraph 8 will survive the expiration or
earlier termination of the term of this Agreement.
9. Operating Standard.
The Operating Standards attached to this Agreement as Schedule A are
hereby made an integral part of this Agreement. Client, its employees, agents,
guests, invitees, visitors and/or any other persons caused to be present in, and
around the Premises by the Client ("Client's Users") will perform and abide by
the Operating Standards then in effect.
10. Employment of Center's Employees
Client agrees that it will not, during the Term of this Agreement and
for a period of one year thereafter, directly or indirectly, employ or offer to
employ any person who is or has been an employee of Center without prior consent
from Center. If Client hires either an employee of Center or any person who has
been an employee of Center within six months prior to the time such person is
hired by Client, Client will be liable to Center for liquidated damages equal to
months wages of the employee, at the rate last paid that employee by Center. The
provisions of this paragraph will survive the Term of this Agreement.
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11. Access.
Center and its agents will have the right of access to the Premises at
any time for the purpose of (i) making any repairs, alterations and/or
inspections which it deems necessary in its sole discretion for the
preservation, safety or improvements of the Premises, or (ii) to show the
Premises to prospective Clients, without in any way being deemed or held to have
committed an eviction (constructive or otherwise) of or trespass against Client.
12. Relocation.
Client agrees that the Center may, in its sole discretion, relocate the
Client from its present Premises to a like or similar office space within the
same Facility upon ten (10) days notice to the Client. In the event that the
Center requires the Client to relocate, the Center will bear the reasonable
moving costs of any such relocation. All of terms and conditions of this
Agreement, other than the designation of the Premises provided herein, will
remain unaffected and in full force and effect.
13. Assignment and Subletting.
No assignment or subletting of the Premises, this Agreement or any part
thereof will be made by Client without Center's prior written consent, which
consent may be withheld in Center's sole discretion. Center may assign its
rights and its obligations under Agreement in whole or in part without Client's
consent.
14. Termination.
a. On expiration or earlier termination of the Term, Client will,
without demand, promptly surrender and deliver the Premises, including arty
furniture, fixtures and equipment provided by Center, to Center in its original
condition and configuration, reasonable wear and tear excepted. If Client fails
to so surrender and deliver the Premises, Client agrees to pay Center, as
liquidated damages, a sum equal to twice the Monthly Office Charge for each
month or portion thereof that the Client retains possession or the premises.
b. If Client vacates the Premises and leaves behind any property,
whatsoever, such property will be deemed abandoned by Client and may be disposed
of by Center at Client's expense and without liability to Center.
c. In the event the Premises, the Facility or the Building is damaged,
destroyed or taken by eminent domain either party may terminate this Agreement
without liability on (30) days written notice to the other party.
d. Upon early termination of the Main Lease, this Agreement will
terminate without liability to any party unless the Landlord under such Main
Lease elects to have this Agreement assigned to such Landlord or another entity
as provided in such Main Lease,
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15. Default and Remedies.
a. Client will be deemed to be in default of this Agreement if Client
fails to fulfill any of its terms, conditions, covenants or provisions of this
Agreement, including but not limited to (1) payment of Monthly Office Charge
and/or any other charges hereunder within ten day; of the date such charges
become due; or the abandonment and/or vacatur of the Premises by the Client
prior to expiration of the Term, or (2) if Client becomes insolvent, makes an
assignment for the benefit of creditors or files a voluntary petition or has an
involuntary petition filed against it, under any bankruptcy or insolvency law,
b. In case of such default the Center may, at its sole discretion,
terminate this Agreement upon five days notice to the Client. Upon the
expiration the five day period, Client will vacate the Premises.
Should Client fail to vacate the Premises, the Center may:
i. re-enter and take possession of the Premises and remove
from all persons and property therefrom; and
ii. disconnect any telephone lines installed for the benefit
of Client; and
iii. cease supplying Client with the services
described in Paragraph I hereof.
If Client defaults and Center takes any or the foregoing action, or changes the
locks, removes Client's property or otherwise denies access to Client, Center
will not be liable for any damages to the Client.
c. In addition to the foregoing, Center may elect to accelerate all of
Client's obligations hereunder, including without limitation Monthly Office
Charge and other monthly recurring charges, for all or part of the term. Center
is under no obligation, implied or otherwise to initiate its damage(s) under a
default by Client.
d. Should Center be unable to enter into another office service
agreement relating to the Premises, or should Center enter into another office
service agreement relating to the Premises for less than the Monthly Office
Charge which Client is obligated to pay, under this Agreement, Client will pay
the amount of such deficiency, plus the expenses of entering into such other
service agreement relating to the Premises, immediately in one lump sum, to
Center upon demand and/or at Center's option as such obligations accrue
hereunder.
e. In connection with any default by Client under this Agreement, if
Center incurs attorney's fees and/or costs of collection or of ensuring
performance, Client will pay all such sums with interest, and such sums will be
deemed to be owed by Client in addition to the Monthly office Charge hereunder,
and if the Term has expired at the time of incurring such sums, such sums will
be recoverable by Center as damages.
16. Mail and Telephone Forwarding
Upon expiration of the Term, Center will, unless otherwise instructed by
Client, in writing no later than 30 days prior to the expiration of the Term,
forward mail to Client at its new address and give out Client's new telephone
number via a voicemail message from a period of three months at the rate of One
Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per month, which sums will
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be deducted from any amounts deposited with the Center from the refundable
retainer deposited hereunder or will otherwise be paid to the Center in advance.
Unless the Client pays the Charge set forth herein to the Center in advance.
Center will have no obligation to provide the services set forth herein. Except
as previously provided herein, Center will have no obligation to notify any
person or entity of Client's new telephone number and address.
17. Notices.
Any notice under this Agreement will be in writing and will be either
delivered by hand, first class mail or by overnight courier to the party at the
address set forth below. Center hereby designated its address as:
Vantas @ Executive Tower
0000 X. Xxxxxxx Xxxx., Xxxxx 000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Management
Client hereby designates its address (which address must be an address within
the United States), as:
Bolt Media, Inc.
000 Xxxxxx, 0xx Xxxxx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx, CFO or
Xxxxxx Xxxxx, VP Sales
If such mail is properly addressed and mailed as above, it will be
deemed notice for all purposes, given when sent or delivered, even if returned
as undelivered.
18. Severability.
The invalidity of any one or more of the sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses or words contained in this Agreement or the application thereof to any
particular set of circumstances; will not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Agreement or of their valid application to any other set of
circumstances. Regardless of whether or not either party has elected to consult
with legal counsel in reviewing this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties
that in no event will the terms, conditions or provision of this Agreement be
construed against either party as the drafter of this Agreement.
19. Execution by Client.
The party or parties executing this Agreement on behalf of the Client
warrant(s) and represent(s): (i) that such executing party (or parties) has (or
have) complete and full authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of Client;
and (ii) that Client will fully perform its obligations hereunder.
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20. Miscellaneous.
a. Failure of the Center to insist upon the strict of any terms or condition
of this Agreement or to exercise any right or remedy available for a breach
thereof, or acceptance of full or partial payment during the continuance of any
such breach, will not constitute a waiver of any such breach or any such terms
or condition. No term or condition of this Agreement required to be performed by
Client and no breach thereof, will be waived, altered or modified, except by a
written instrument executed by Center.
b. Time is of the essence as to the performance by Client of all
covenants, terms and provisions of this Agreement.
c. This Agreement embodies the entire understanding between the parties
relative to its subject matter, and will not be modified, changed or altered in
any respect except in writing signed by all parties.
d. This Agreement may bc executed in two or more counterparts, each of
which will be deemed to be an original, but all of which together will
constitute one and the same instrument.
e. This Agreement is subject and subordinate to the Building lease
governing the Facility, under which Center is bound as tenant (the "Main Lease")
and the provisions of the Main Lease, other than as to the payment of Monthly
Office Charge or other monies, are incorporated into this Agreement as if
completely herein rewritten. Client will comply with and be bound by all
provisions of the Main Lease except that the payment of Monthly Office Charge
will be governed by 'be provisions of this Agreement, and Client will indemnify
and hold Center harmless from and against any claim or liability under the Main
Lease arising from Center's breach of the Main Lease or this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Center and Client have executed this Agreement as
of the date first above written.
CENTER: Vantas @ Executive Tower
By:
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Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx - Area General Manager
CLIENT: Bolt Media, Inc.
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(If a corporation)
BY: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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Title: CFO & Secretary
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[Corporate Seal]
CLIENT:
(If an individual or partnership)
By:
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By:
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SCHEDULE A OPERATING STANDARDS
1. Client and their guests will conduct themselves in a businesslike
manner; proper attire will be worn at all times; and the noise level will be
kept to a level so as to not to interfere with or annoy other Clients.
2. Client will not provide or offer to provide any services to Center's
customers if such services are available from Center.
3. Clients not prop open any corridor doors, exit doors connecting
corridors during or after business hours.
4. Clients using public areas may only do so with the consent of the
Center, and those areas must be kept neat and attractive at all times.
5. Client will not conduct any activity, within the Premises, Facility
or Building, which in the sole judgment of the Center will create excessive
traffic or is inappropriate to a shared office environment.
6. Client may not conduct business in the corridors or any other areas
except in its designated offices or conference rooms without the written Consent
of Center.
7. All corridors, halls, elevators and stairways will not be obstructed
by Client or used for any purpose other than normal egress and ingress.
8. No advertisement, identifying signs or other notices will be
inscribed, painted or affixed on any part of the corridors, doors, windows or
public areas.
9. Without Center's prior written consent, Client is not permitted to
place "mass market", direct mail or advertising (i.e. newspaper, classified
advertisements, yellow pages, billboards) using Center's assigned telephone
number or other any such action that would generate an excessive number of
incoming calls.
10. Client will not solicit clients of Center or their employees in the
Building without first obtaining Center's prior written consent
11. Immediately following Client's use of conference room space and/or
audio/visual equipment, Client will clean up and return the space and equipment
to the state and condition it was in prior to Client's use. If not, Center may
charge Client for any other expenses required to restore the conference space
and/or equipment to its original condition.
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12. Center must be notified in writing if Client desires to utilize the
conference room or other common areas of the Facility during evening or weekend
hours. Center may deny the Client access if the desired usage is inappropriate
and may disrupt normal operations.
13. Client will not, without Center's prior written consent, store or
operate any computer (except a desktop/laptop computer or fax machine) or any
other large business machines, copier and postage equipment, heating equipment,
stove, speaker phones, radios, stereo equipment or other mechanical
amplification equipment, refrigerator or coffee equipment, or conduct a
mechanical business, do any cooking, or use or allow to be used on the Premises
oil, burning fluids, gasoline, kerosene for heating, warming or lighting. No
article deemed extra hazardous on account or fire or any explosives will be
brought into said Premises or Facility. No offensive gases, odors or liquids
will be permitted.
14 Client will bring no animals into the Premises or Facility except
for those assisting disabled individuals.
15. Client will not remove furniture fixtures or decorative material
from offices or common areas without the prior written consent of Center.
16. Client will not make any additional copies of any Center Issued
keys. All keys and security cards are the property of Center and must be
returned upon request or by the close of the business on the expiration or
sooner termination of the Agreement term. Any lost or un-returned keys or cards
will incur a Twenty Five Dollar ($25.00) per item charge and the cost to re-key
the office.
17. Client will not smoke nor allow smoking in any area of the
Facility, including the Premises, and will comply with all governmental
regulations and ordinances concerning smoking.
18. Client will not allow more than three visitors in the reception
lobby of the Premises at any one time.
19. Client's parking rights (if any) are defined by the Main Lease.
Landlord reserves the right to modify parking arrangements if required to do so
by Building management.
20. Any alterations to the Premises requested by Client, including
affixing anything to the walls of the Premises, will be done only (1) with the
written permission of Center, which permission may be withheld by the Center for
any reason whatsoever, and (ii) by an agent of the Center's choosing at the
Client's sole cost and expense.
21. Any equipment desired to be used and or installed by the Client,
other than those machines ordinarily used for regular office purposes (i.e.
personal computers. personal printers, calculators, adding machines, etc.) will
be subject to the Centers prior written consent to any such use or installation.
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22. Client will cooperate and be courteous with all other occupants of
the Facility and Center's staff and personnel.
23. Upon request, Client will use a chair mat.
24. Center reserves the right, without prior notice, to modify any of
the foregoing and to make such other reasonable rides and regulations as in its
solo discretion may from time to time be needed for the safety, care,
appropriate operation and cleanliness of the Facility.
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OFFICE SERVICE AGREEMENT
OFFICE CHANGE RIDER
RE: Office Service Agreement (the "Agreement") between Bolt Media. Inc.
("Client") and Vantas Southern California. Inc. @ Executive Tower, West
Las Angeles ("Center")
DATE: September 24, 1999
Paragraph 1 of the Agreement is hereby modified as follows:
In place and instead of facility office space number(s) #251, Client shall now,
from the date of the execution of this Rider, occupy facility office space
number(s) #204. Client hereby agrees and understands that it no longer has a
right to use and occupy facility office space number(s) #251. Effective date is
October 15, 1999.
Paragraph 4 of the Agreement is hereby modified as follows:
The Monthly Office Charge shall be the sum of $1,400.00 (the "Modified Monthly
Office Charge") until the expiration of the Term currently in effect. Should
the Agreement automatically renew pursuant to paragraph 3 of the Agreement the
Monthly Office Charge upon which any such renewal shall be calculated based on
the Modified Monthly Office Charge described herein.
All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect.
ACCEPTED BY CENTER: ACCEPTED BY CLIENT:
By: By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
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