SALES AGREEMENT
THIS
SALES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”)
made
on the 24th day of October 2008, by and between: Zoo Publishing, Inc., a
corporation of the State of New Jersey, with a principal business address of
000
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxx 00000 (hereinafter referred to as
“Zoo”),
and
Atari, Inc. with a principal business address of 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx,
XX
00000 (hereinafter referred to as “ATARI”)
WHEREAS,
Zoo is engaged in the publishing, development, licensing, manufacturing,
marketing, sale and distribution of various interactive video games for play
on
various platforms throughout the world, and
WHEREAS,
ATARI would like to be a customer of Zoo which purchases products from Zoo
and
in turn resells the products to wholesalers and retailers in the United States,
Mexico and Canada for sales to ultimate end users.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and premises hereinafter
set
forth and for other valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1.
Definitions:
As used
in this Agreement the following terms shall have the
meanings
below:
a.
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“Territory,”
shall mean the United States (and its territories, possessions and
military bases wherever situated), Canada and Mexico.
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b.
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“Platforms,”
shall include the Nintendo Game Boy Advance System (GBA), the Nintendo
Dual Screen System (DS), the Nintendo Wii System (Wii), the Sony
Playstation Portable (PSP) and Sony Playstation 2 (PS2), and the
Personal
Computer.
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c.
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“Video
Games”
or “Games,”
means individual finished units of video games, including all applicable
manuals and packaging, developed and marketed for distribution on
the
Platforms during the Term as listed on Exhibit “A”. The corresponding
initial purchase order unit amounts and cost of goods for each Video
Game
are attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; as such exhibit may be amended from
time to time in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding, purchase orders shall be added on a revolving basis.
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2.
GRANT
OF RIGHTS AND SALES PROCEDURE:
a. | Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Zoo hereby grants to ATARI the right to purchase the Video Games directly from Zoo and sell such Video Games to wholesalers and retailers in the Territory. The right to sell the specific Video Games to the specific wholesalers and distributors identified in Exhibit A shall be exclusive to Atari. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event any such retailers or wholesalers refuse to purchase the Video Games from ATARI or ATARI refuses to sell the specified Video Games to any of the specified wholesales or retailers, Zoo shall have the right to sell such Video Games to such wholesaler or retailer. |
b.
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ATARI
recognizes that Zoo is bound by certain license agreements that control
the use of proprietary property, proprietary information, service
marks,
game content, inclusive of characters, script, speech, images,
characterizations, designs, graphics, artwork as well as the use
of any
trademarks or service marks associated with each Video Game. ATARI
shall
be permitted to utilize, in all cases, unless specifically prohibited
by
Zoo, all images, text and other content contained on the packaging,
manuals or sell sheets relative to each specific Video Game. Should
ATARI
desire to utilize specific elements of the Games outside of the packaging,
manuals or sell sheets for such Game, ATARI shall submit a specific
request to Zoo illustrating the proposed use and specifying the proposed
purpose of said illustration (advertising, store display, marketing
etc.).
Zoo will review all such submissions and use its commercially reasonable
efforts to approve the same or submit the same to its applicable
licensor(s) for review and approval in an expeditious
manner.
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c.
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Notwithstanding
the foregoing, should any license granted to Zoo with respect to
any Video
Game by any licensor of such Video Game expire, terminate, revert
or if
such Game otherwise ceases to be available to Zoo, such Video Game
shall
cease to be part of this Agreement upon written notice to ATARI.
In such
event, ATARI shall be entitled, subject to a return to Zoo of the
unsold
units of the relevant Video Game, at Zoo’s expense: (i) to a prompt refund
of amounts paid to Zoo by ATARI for such Video Game equal to the
amount
paid to Zoo for the unsold units of such Video Game in stock at ATARI
and
returned to Zoo; (ii) to reimbursement of all Handling Charges (as
defined
in Section 2(h)) and customer chargebacks, if any, incurred by ATARI
in
connection with such Video Game; or, in lieu if (i) above, (iii)
to
allocate any portion of amounts paid to Zoo by ATARI for such unsold
units
of the relevant Video Game against unshipped product paid hereunder
to
such other Video Game titles contained in Exhibit A as the parties
shall
agree or to such new Video Games as the parties mutually agree to
add to
Exhibit A, so as to provide an appropriate credit for any such payment
for
the unavailable Video Game.
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d.
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Zoo
sales staff shall solicit orders for the Video Games from wholesalers
and
retailers in the Territory and direct such wholesalers and retailers
to
purchase such Video Games from ATARI. Purchase orders for such Video
Games
shall be made out to ATARI if possible. ATARI acknowledges that some
of
Zoo’s customers will not change their current purchase orders with Zoo.
For such customers, Zoo shall assign such purchase orders to ATARI
and
direct the customer to remit payment to ATARI. ATARI in turn shall
submit
purchase orders to Zoo for the Video Games ordered by the wholesalers
and
retailers from ATARI and from Zoo as assigned to ATARI. The purchase
order
from ATARI to Zoo shall contain the quantity ordered and the amount
due to
Zoo and such additional terms as may be mutually agreed from time
to time.
Any additional terms and conditions that conflict with this Agreement
shall be null and void. It is the intent of the parties that this
Agreement set forth all of the material terms and conditions of all
Video
Game sales made by Zoo to ATARI, unless otherwise mutually
agreed.
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e.
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ATARI
shall purchase directly from Zoo the initial quantities of the Video
Games
as set forth on the attached Exhibit “A”. Subsequent purchase orders shall
be sent by ATARI to Zoo at any time during the Term and ATARI shall
purchase the Video Games at the prices set forth on Exhibit A in
the
quantities set forth on the subsequent purchase orders, or at other
such
price as determined by Zoo. Any such subsequent Video game purchases
shall
be subject to the availability of the relevant Video Game. The payment
for
subsequent orders shall be made by ATARI to Zoo once per week during
the
Term.
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f.
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Accompanying
each purchase order from ATARI to Zoo shall be a payment of the cost
of
goods amount for the Video Games being ordered (set forth on Exhibit
A for
the initial orders) plus [INFORMATION
OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION UNDER RULE
24B-2] %
of the difference between (i) the “ATARI
Price”
(defined as [INFORMATION
OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION UNDER RULE
24B-2] %
of the price on the customer purchase order) less a reserve of
[INFORMATION
OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION UNDER RULE
24B-2] %
of the ATARI Price and (ii) the cost of goods (“Initial
Payment”).
The remaining amount of the ATARI Price shall be paid to Zoo no later
than
fifteen days after shipment of the relevant Video Game(s) to the
relevant
customer. The reserve shall be analyzed and reviewed sixty days following
the execution of this Agreement and liquidated monthly thereafter
with a
final liquidation no later than July 31, 2009, subject to Section
6(b).
The reserve amount will be returned to Zoo on a monthly basis to
the
extent that the amount of the reserve exceeds actual and projected
customer sales allowances, returns and price protection and the like
given
in lieu of returns. Reserve amounts may be cross-collateralized.
For the
avoidance of doubt, ATARI shall wire the Initial Payment for the
Video
Games listed on Exhibit A to Zoo upon its execution of this Agreement
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Zoo shall provide ATARI with wire instructions under separate cover.
Refunds of any portion of the Initial Payment shall be governed by
Sections 2(c) and 2(g) of this Agreement.
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g. | Zoo shall verify all purchase orders by return facsimile or e-mail within 24 hours of receipt of the purchase order from ATARI. Verification shall specify the estimated shipping date as well as any products which may be back ordered. Unless otherwise agreed to by ATARI, Zoo agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to make products available for shipment within two (2) business days following receipt of the purchase order provided that the Video Games requested are in inventory. If Zoo must produce inventory or order Video Games from Sony or Nintendo to fulfill the purchase order, Zoo agrees to make product available for shipment within two (2) business days following the receipt of the completed manufacture of finished units of the products. Zoo shall notify ATARI if a product ordered by ATARI is not in stock and shall advise ATARI of the anticipated delivery date. If Zoo fails to make any Video Game available for shipment in a timely manner or if any wholesaler or retailer cancels an order for or refuses delivery of Video Games for any reason, then ATARI shall be entitled to a prompt refund of amounts paid to Zoo by ATARI for the undelivered (to ATARI) or unshipped (to the retailer or wholesaler) units of such Video Game and reimbursement of all Handling Charges and customer chargebacks, if any, incurred by Atari in connection with such Video Game in addition to its other rights and remedies. In such event, ATARI shall return the unshipped units of the Video Game to Zoo at Zoo’s expense, and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Zoo shall be free to sell such Video Games to the wholesaler or retailer which cancelled its order(s). |
h. | Zoo will pay all Handling Charges associated with any returns of Video Games to Zoo. In addition, in the event of a recall of any Video Games, Zoo will pay all costs associated with the recall, including but not limited to Handling Charges, customer chargebacks, end user notification costs, and unit replacement costs. The term "Handling Charges" will mean, for each Video Game returned, reasonable labor and administrative costs plus all of Atari's out-of-pocket shipping and insurance costs related to the return and, if applicable, replenishment of such Video Games, to and from Zoo to Atari and to and from Atari to customers. |
3.
Term:
The
term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution of this Agreement and
shall
automatically expire March 31, 2009 (the “Term”).
4.
Representations by Zoo:
Zoo
represents the following:
a.
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Zoo
has obtained, or shall obtain prior to the applicable release dates
set
forth in Exhibit “A”, all necessary rights and licenses to develop,
publish, market, sell and distribute the Video Games as contemplated
by
this Agreement. Anything contained in this Agreement notwithstanding,
as a
precondition to any obligation of ATARI to make any payment with
respect
to any Video Game, Zoo shall have obtained all such rights and licenses
with respect to such Video Game.
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b.
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Zoo
shall sell the relevant Video Game to third parties and shall assign
the
Zoo purchase order ATARI. Zoo shall ship the Video Games pursuant
to
ATARI’s instructions and shall direct the customer to pay Atari. Zoo shall
assist ATARI with collections, if
needed.
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c.
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Zoo
shall sell and deliver to ATARI, Video Games, duly packaged as finished
units that are in good and saleable condition and in conformity with
the
documentation provided and that will operate in accordance with industry
standards, for sale by ATARI to wholesalers and retailers for the
use by
the ultimate end user. In addition, Zoo shall have the option to
engage
certain third parties that provide manufacturing services to ATARI
for the
purpose of assembling and packaging Video Games at Zoo’s sole
discretion.
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d.
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Zoo
warrants that it is duly incorporated and is in good standing in
the State
of New Jersey, with the full power and authority to execute and deliver
this Agreement and to perform the its obligations
hereunder.
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e.
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The
entering into of this Agreement by Zoo does not violate any agreement,
right or obligation of Zoo and no other person or entity is required
to
execute this Agreement or perform the obligations
herein.
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f.
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There
is no pending or threatened litigation which may affect the legality,
validity or enforceability of this Agreement or any transactions
contemplated hereunder.
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g.
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The
Video Games delivered to ATARI shall be subject to Zoo’s and its
developers’ and manufacturers’ standard warranty terms as such are
contained in the packaging for each Video Game, with copies to be
communicated in writing to ATARI and to end users from time to time.
Zoo
will provide technical support for each Video Game. Technical support
will
include, without limitation, warranty service, internet support and
phone
support via a local or toll-free telephone number. Zoo will have
personnel
knowledgeable of the technical and application aspects of each Video
Game
available to answer support questions during regular business hours.
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h.
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None
of the Video Games or related materials infringes on any patents,
copyrights, trademarks, tradenames, trade secrets or any other
intellectual property rights of a third
party.
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i.
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The
Video Games and related materials will be in compliance with all
applicable laws and regulatory requirements in the Territory, including
without limitation, ESRB requirements and procedures, packaging and
labeling requirements, language requirements, and country of origin
requirements. For purposes of compliance with applicable ESRB regulations
Zoo shall be deemed the “publisher” of the Video Games.
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5.
Representations by ATARI:
ATARI
represents the following:
a. | ATARI warrants that it is duly incorporated, and is in good standing in the State of Delaware, with the full power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform the its obligations hereunder. |
b.
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The
entering into of this Agreement by ATARI does not violate any agreement,
right or obligation of ATARI and no other person or entity is required
to
execute this Agreement on behalf of ATARI or perform ATARI’s obligations
herein.
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c.
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To
ATARI’s knowledge, there is no pending or threatened, litigation which
may
affect the legality, validity or enforceability of this Agreement
or any
transactions contemplated
hereunder.
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d.
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ATARI
warrants and represents that it will make no claims or assertions
against
Zoo’s ownership of, or license rights in and to, any of Video Games or
advertising, packaging or promotional materials for the Video Games
during
the Term of this Agreement or thereafter. Zoo’s licenses in and to the
Video Games shall remain the sole and exclusive property of
Zoo. ATARI
also agrees that neither this Agreement nor any action, omission
or
statement by Zoo or ATARI, nor ATARI’s use of the Video Games or elements
thereof in connection with this Agreement shall in any way confer
or imply
a grant of rights, title or interest thereto, or to any element or
portion
thereof or any other rights, including, without limitation, copyrights,
trademarks, trade names, service marks or goodwill associated therewith,
the ownership of which shall be and at the times remain solely and
exclusively with Zoo or its licensors. Zoo reserves all rights now
known
or hereafter devised in and to the proprietary properties used in
the
Video Games, including all copyrights and trademarks including but
not
limited to the names and logos of Zoo and its licensors throughout
the
universe in perpetuity.
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6.
Termination:
(a)
This agreement may be terminated upon written notice, in whole or in part (as
it
relates to any one Video Game), as follows upon the occurrence of any of the
following:
i.
For
any one Video Game, by either party upon the termination, expiration or loss
of
the licenses necessary for Zoo to publish, market, manufacture, sell or
distribute the relevant Video Game, subject to the provisions of Section 2(c).
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ii.
By
either party in the event the other party ceases to engage in the business
contemplated under this Agreement.
iii.
By
either party upon any material breach of the representations, warranties,
covenants or agreements of the other party set forth in this Agreement, provided
that such breach is not cured within 5 days following the breaching party’s
receipt of written notice of such breach from the non-breaching party.
iv. By
either
party, if the other party becomes insolvent, files or has filed against it
a
petition under any bankruptcy law (which, if involuntary, is unresolved after
sixty (60) calendar days from the date of such filing), proposes any
dissolution, liquidation, composition, financial reorganization, or
recapitalization with creditors, makes an assignment or trust mortgage for
the
benefit of the creditors, or a receiver trustee, custodian, or similar agent
is
appointed or takes possession with respect to any property or business of such
party.
(b)
Following expiration or termination of this Agreement, ATARI shall have the
right to hold a reasonable reserve for projected returns, to be liquidated
no
later than July 31, 2009. Following such liquidation, Zoo shall be responsible
for handling field inventory issues relating to the Video
Games.
7.
Confidentiality:
Zoo and
ATARI acknowledge that each party may find it necessary to provide to the other
party certain confidential information ("Confidential Information") that the
disclosing party considers proprietary. Each party agrees to keep confidential
all Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other party, and identified
as such by the disclosing party, and to protect the confidentiality thereof
in
the same manner it protects the confidentiality of similar information of its
own (at all times exercising at least the same degree of care in the protection
of such Confidential Information as such party would use to protect its own
Confidential Information); provided, however, that neither party shall have
any
such obligation with respect to use or disclosure to third parties of such
Confidential Information as can be established to: have been known publicly;
have been generally known in the industry before communication by the disclosing
party to the recipient; have become known publicly, without fault on the part
of
the recipient, subsequent to disclosure by the disclosing party. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, nothing herein shall prevent a recipient from disclosing all
or
part of the Confidential Information that it is legally compelled to disclose
(by oral deposition, interrogatories, request for information or documents,
subpoena, civil investigative demands, or any other process) provided, however,
that before any such disclosure the recipient shall notify the disclosing party
in writing of any such order or request to disclose and cooperate with the
disclosing party (at the disclosing party's cost) with respect to any procedure
sought to be pursued by the disclosing party in protecting against such
disclosure. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties acknowledge and agree
that this Agreement may be filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission.
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8.
Indemnification; Limitation of Liability.
a. Zoo
does
hereby indemnify, defend and hold harmless ATARI and ATARI’s subsidiaries,
parent companies, affiliates, officers, employees and approved and permitted
licensees and assigns from any and all loss and damage (including, without
limitation, reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel incurred by such
indemnified party in any action or proceeding between the parties or between
any
party and any third party or otherwise) arising out of or in connection with
any
third party claim relating to (i) any breach of any of the warranties,
representations, duties, obligations of or agreements made by Zoo under this
Agreement; (ii) any product recalls involving any of the Video Games, whether
initiated by Zoo, the product developer or manufacturer, any governmental or
regulatory agency (including, without limitation, the ESRB) or otherwise; and
(iii) any violation of law by Zoo in connection with its publishing,
development, licensing, manufacturing, marketing, sale and distribution of
the
Video Games. ATARI shall have the right to participate at its own expense and
by
its own counsel in the defense of any such claim, and in such event, the parties
hereto shall cooperate with each other in the defense of any such action, suit
or proceeding hereunder.
b. ATARI
agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Zoo from and against any and
all
third party claims, suits, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, reasonable
attorneys' fees and other costs and expenses that may result, in whole or in
part, from: (i) and breach or alleged breach of any representation, warranty
or
agreement made pursuant to this Agreement; (ii) any sale by ATARI of any Video
Game outside of the Territory; (iii) any unauthorized manufacture or
distribution of any Video Game by ATARI; and (iv) any violation of law by ATARI
in connection with the sale of the Video Games to the extent not arising from
acts or omissions by Zoo.
c. EXCEPT
IN
THE CASE OF A PARTY’S INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER OR A BREACH OF THE
CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS HEREOF, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE
TO
THE OTHER UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFIT
OR
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR OTHER INDIRECT
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
A BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE EXPIRATION OR ANY TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT,
WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS ASSERTED ON THE BASIS OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF A PARTY HAS BEEN WARNED
OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
d. During
the Term of this Agreement and 1 year thereafter, Zoo will at all times maintain
at its own cost comprehensive general liability (which
insurance shall include a contractual liability endorsement covering Zoo's
obligations under this Agreement),
product
liability insurance
and
errors and omissions insurance. Each policy shall have coverage of at least
[INFORMATION
OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION UNDER RULE
24B-2]
($[INFORMATION
OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION UNDER RULE
24B-2] ).
Each
policy shall be issued by an insurance company with a rating of A or better
as
set forth in the most current Best Insurance Guide. Such insurance shall be
at
least sufficient to cover Zoo’s indemnification obligations hereunder, but the
amount and type of insurance coverage specified herein shall in no way be
construed to limit the scope of indemnification by Zoo. Zoo shall add ATARI
as
an additional insured to each policy and will furnish certificates evidencing
that insurance within ten (10) days of the effective date of this Agreement.
In
the event there are claims against any existing insurance policy with respect
to
any Video Game, Zoo will procure additional insurance coverage which is
necessary to maintain the minimum level of coverage described in this section.
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e. Risk
of
loss and title for Video Games shall pass to ATARI from Zoo upon the earlier
of
delivery to ATARI’s designated carrier or designated location in a warehouse.
For Video Games returned to ATARI by customers, for which title has passed
to
those customers, title will pass from the customer to ATARI upon return to
ATARI. Risk of loss shall pass to ZOO upon re-delivery to Zoo of returned Video
Games.
9.
RESERVE REPORTS AND AUDIT.
(a)
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ATARI
shall keep sufficient records of all sales of the Video Games in
order to
verify the amount of the reserve ultimately retained by ATARI and
send a
report to Zoo for each month of the Term no later than 5 days following
the end of such month, [INFORMATION
OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION UNDER RULE
24B-2] .
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(b)
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[INFORMATION
OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION UNDER RULE
24B-2] .
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10.
Miscellaneous.
(a) Force
Majeure. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or failure of performance
resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of such party, including
without limitation, acts of God, acts of war, governmental regulations, power
failures, floods, earthquakes or other disasters.
(b) Survival.
Sections 1, 2(f) (solely with respect to the reserve), 4, 5, 7, 8, 9(b), 10
(b)
- (i) and 10 (k) - (o) shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Agreement for any reason.
(c) Notices
and Payments. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall
be in
writing, shall reference this Agreement and shall be deemed given: (i) upon
receipt after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid; or (ii) upon receipt after deposit with a commercial
overnight carrier, with written verification of receipt. All communications
shall be sent to the address set forth below, or to such other address as may
be
designated by a party by giving written notice to the other party pursuant
to
this section:
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If
to
Zoo:
Zoo
Publishing, Inc.
Attn:
Xxxxx X. Xxxx, President
000
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxxxx,
Xxx Xxxxxx 00000
If
to
ATARI:
Atari,
Inc.
Attn:
Xxx
Xxxxxxxxxxx
000
Xxxxx
Xxxxxx
Xxx
Xxxx,
XX
All
payments due to Zoo pursuant to this Agreement shall be sent via wire to an
account to be specified by Zoo.
(d) Independent
Contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to constitute either
party as the partner, joint venturer, agent, employee or affiliate of the other,
it being intended that the parties shall remain independent contractors and
neither party shall be liable for the obligations, liabilities or
representations of the other. ATARI shall not describe or hold itself out as
an
agent of the Zoo, nor describe itself other than as a distributor of Zoo.
Neither party shall hold itself out to be the agent of the other.
(e) Governing
Law. This Agreement shall be construed under the internal laws of the State
of
New York, without regard to its choice of law provisions. Each party agrees
that
the state and/or federal courts located in the County of New York shall have
exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising hereunder. Zoo waives any
objection it may have to such venue. In the event any dispute, claim, question
or difference arises with respect to this Agreement or its performance,
enforcement, breach, termination or validity, the parties hereto shall use
their
commercially reasonable efforts to settle the dispute. To this end, they shall
consult and negotiate with each other, in good faith and understanding of their
mutual interests, to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both
parties.
(f) Headings.
The division of this Agreement into Sections and the insertion of headings
are
for the convenient reference only and are not to affect its
interpretation.
(g) Amendments.
No supplement, modification, amendment, waiver, termination or discharge of
this
Agreement shall be binding, unless executed in writing by a duly authorized
representative of each party to this Agreement.
(h) Waiver.
No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to
constitute a waiver of any other provision (whether or not similar); nor shall
such waiver be binding unless executed in writing by the party to be bound
by
the waiver. No failure on the part of Zoo or ATARI to exercise, and no delay
in
exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such
right; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such right preclude
any
other or further exercise of such right or the exercise of any other
right.
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(i) Entire
Agreement. This Agreement, including the Exhibits thereto, constitutes the
complete and entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all previous
communications, oral or written, and all other communications between them
relating to the subject matter hereof. There are no representations, warranties,
conditions or other agreements, express or implied, statutory or otherwise,
between the parties in connection with the subject matter of this Agreement,
except as specifically set forth herein and Zoo and ATARI have not relied and
are not relying on any other information, discussion or understanding in
entering into and completing the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
(j) Assignment.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Zoo and ATARI
and their respective successors, heirs, personal representatives and permitted
assigns. No party shall have the right to assign this Agreement or any of its
rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other
party and any attempted assignment shall be null and void; provided that ATARI
shall be permitted to assign this Agreement and its rights and obligations
(in
whole or in part) without the consent of Zoo to a subsidiary or affiliate of
ATARI or pursuant to a merger, sale of substantially all of the stock or assets
or business subject to this Agreement or other similar type transaction
involving ATARI and/or its affiliates. Zoo shall be permitted to assign this
Agreement and its rights and obligations (in whole or in part) without the
consent of ATARI to a subsidiary or affiliate of Zoo pursuant to a merger,
sale
of substantially all of the stock or assets or business subject to this
Agreement or other similar type transaction involving Zoo and/or its affiliates.
(k) Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement shall be deemed by an arbitrator or any
count
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or void, the remaining provisions shall
remain in full force and effect.
(l) Counterparts;
Facsimile Signature. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which when taken together, shall be deemed to constitute one and the
same instrument. Facsimile signatures on this Agreement shall be deemed
originals for all purposes.
(m) No
Third
Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement is intended or shall be construed
to give any person, other than the parties hereto (and Zoo’s and ATARI’s parents
and subsidiaries), any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or in
respect of this Agreement or any provision contained herein.
(n) Exhibits.
The exhibits and schedules referred to in this Agreement are attached to and
are
incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.
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(o) Other
Products. Subject to ATARI’s exclusive rights hereunder, both Zoo and ATARI
acknowledge that both are in the business of creating and publishing software
products for a variety of hardware platforms and related hardware products,
that
both maintain and continually seek relationships with other parties, and that
they maintain and continually seek licensing or similar arrangements with other
parties. Subject to ATARI’s exclusive rights hereunder, the parties agree that
nothing else in this Agreement will be construed as restricting or prohibiting
each from continuing its business in any lawful manner, and without limitation,
each may at its sole discretion at any time during or after the Term (a) create,
publish, manufacture, market and distribute any other products, even if such
products are competitive to and similar to the Video Games; and (b) enter into
and maintain relationships with any other party, even if such parties are
competitors, or licensors of the other party.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement effective on the
date
first written above.
ZOO PUBLISHING, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxx
Xxxx
Name: Xxxxx
Xxxx
Title:
President
|
ATARI, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxx
Xxxxxx
Name: Xxxxx
Xxxxxx
Title:
President/CEO
|
*WE
HAVE REQUESTED CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS
EXHIBIT. THE COPY FILED AS AN EXHIBIT OMITS THE INFORMATION SUBJECT TO THE
CONFIDENTIALITY REQUEST.*
[SIGNATURE
PAGE TO DIRECT SALES AGREEMENT]
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