Javo Dispenser, LLC MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT
Exhibit
10.1
Javo
Dispenser, LLC
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LEASE-OWNERSHIP. On
and subject to the terms and provisions hereof, JAVO DISPENSER, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company ("Lessor") hereby agrees to lease to
Javo Beverage Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Lessee"), and Lessee
hereby agrees to lease from Lessor, the personal property and equipment
described in each Schedule of Equipment executed and delivered by Lessor
and Lessee from time to time pursuant to this Master Equipment Lease
Agreement (the "Agreement"), together with all repairs, refurbishments,
replacements and substitutions thereof (collectively, the "Equipment").
Each Schedule of Equipment shall be substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit A, which is hereby incorporated herein by this
reference, and shall contain any additional terms and conditions as may be
mutually agreed upon by Lessor and Lessee. Each such Schedule of Equipment
shall constitute a separate lease, and may hereafter be referred to as a
"Lease." All Leases evidenced by Schedules of Equipment executed and
delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall commence on or before July 30,
2007, and the maximum aggregate cost to Lessor of Equipment covered (i) by
any Schedule of Equipment shall be not less than Twenty-Five Thousand
Dollars ($25,000), and (ii) by all Schedules of Equipment shall not exceed
Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000). THIS IS A NON-CANCELLABLE LEASE FOR THE
TERM INDICATED. THIS TRANSACTION IS NOT A SALE OR A LOAN. The Equipment
is, and shall at all times herein remain, the personal property of Lessor
notwithstanding the fact that it may become affixed to realty or
improvements thereon, and the title thereto shall remain in Lessor; and
Lessee shall have no right, title or interest therein or thereto except as
expressly set forth in this
Agreement.
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SELECTION OF EQUIPMENT
- NO WARRANTIES -
ACCEPTANCE.
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a.
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LESSOR
IS NOT A MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER OF THE EQUIPMENT, NOR A DEALER IN
SIMILAR EQUIPMENT, HAS NOT INSPECTED THE EQUIPMENT, AND HAS NOT MADE AND
DOES NOT MAKE, TO LESSEE OR OTHERS GENERALLY, ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY
OR COVENANT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT, OR THE
DELIVERY, INSTALLATION OR TIMELINESS THEREOF, NOR WITH RESPECT TO THE
EQUIPMENT'S TITLE, DESCRIPTION, DESIGN, CONDITION, DURABILITY, COMPLIANCE
WITH SPECIFICATIONS OR REGULATIONS, QUALITY SUITABILITY, FITNESS FOR USE
OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR MERCHANTABILITY, AND AS BETWEEN
LESSOR AND LESSEE, ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE ACCEPTED AND LEASED BY LESSEE
"WHERE IS," "AS IS" AND "WITH ALL FAULTS," AND LESSOR SHALL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PATENT OR LATENT DEFECTS THEREIN, OR ANY DAMAGES
WHETHER ACTUAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL ARISING THEREFROM.
LESSEE AGREES THAT ALL SUCH CLAIMS SHALL BE ASSERTED AND/OR SETTLED
DIRECTLY WITH THE MANUFACTURER(S) AND/OR SUPPLIER(S) AND THAT NO SUCH
CLAIMS SHALL BE ASSERTED AGAINST
LESSOR.
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b.
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IF
THE EQUIPMENT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, DOES NOT OPERATE AS REPRESENTED
OR WARRANTED BY THE MANUFACTURER
OR SUPPLIER OR IS UNSATISFACTORY FOR ANY REASON, LESSEE SHALL MAKE ANY
CLAIM ON ACCOUNT THEREOF SOLELY AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR THE
SUPPLIER OF THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL NEVERTHELESS PAY LESSOR ALL RENT
PAYABLE UNDER THIS LEASE. LESSEE HEREBY WAIVES ANY SUCH CLAIM AS AGAINST
LESSOR. Lessor hereby agrees to assign to Lessee, solely for the purpose
of making and prosecuting any such claim, all of the rights that Lessor
has against the manufacturer or supplier for breach of warranty or other
representation respecting the
Equipment.
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LESSEE
UNDERSTANDS, AGREES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NEITHER THE SUPPLIER, THE
MANUFACTURER NOR ANY SALESMAN OR OTHER AGENT OF THE SUPPLIER OR THE
MANUFACTURER, IS AN AGENT OF LESSOR; NO SALESMAN OR AGENT OF THE SUPPLIER
OR THE MANUFACTURER IS AUTHORIZED TO WAIVE OR ALTER, EITHER ORALLY OR IN
WRITING, ANY TERM OR CONDITION OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY LEASE, AND NO
REPRESENTATION AS TO ANY MATTER BY THE SUPPLIER OR MANUFACTURER SHALL IN
ANY WAY AFFECT LESSEE'S DUTY TO PAY THE RENT AND PERFORM ITS OTHER
OBLIGATIONS AS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY LEASE. EXCEPT WITH
RESPECT TO SUCH WAIVERS OR ALTERATIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT AS ARE EXECUTED
IN WRITING BY AN AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF LESSOR, NO EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF
LESSOR IS AUTHORIZED TO WAIVE OR ALTER ANY TERM OR CONDITION OF THIS
AGREEMENT OR ANY LEASE.
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LESSEE'S
EXECUTION OF LESSOR'S FORM "EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE NOTICE" SHALL BE
CONCLUSIVE BETWEEN LESSOR AND LESSEE AS TO THE RECEIPT IN GOOD ORDER AND
CONDITION OF THE EQUIPMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
THEREOF.
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EACH
LEASE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE A NET LEASE, AND ALL COSTS AND
EXPENSES OWED AND INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT SHALL BE THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF LESSEE, AND LESSEE SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY
ABATEMENT OF THE RENT OR ANY OTHER PAYMENTS DUE HEREUNDER OR ANY REDUCTION
THEREOF UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING
TERMINATION OF LESSEE'S RIGHT OF POSSESSION AND/OR THE TAKING OF
POSSESSION BY LESSOR UPON A DEFAULT BY LESSEE
HEREUNDER.
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IN
FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, LESSEE SHALL EXECUTE AND DELIVER
TO LESSOR CONCURRENTLY HEREWITH LESSEE'S WAIVERS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT B.
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TERM. The term
of each Lease subject to this Agreement shall commence, with respect to an
item of Equipment, on the earlier to occur if (i) the date of acceptance
of the Equipment, as set forth in the Schedule of Equipment applicable to
such item of Equipment, or (ii) the date on which the installation of such
item of Equipment has been completed, as certified in a certificate of
installation of the supplier or vendor of such item of Equipment, and
shall expire, unless sooner terminated or extended as provided herein, on
the last day of the term set forth in such Schedule of
Equipment.
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RENT - RENTAL ADVANCE
- FACILITY FEE - SECURITY DEPOSIT. Lessee agrees to pay,
for the term of each Lease, total rent equal to the amount of the Monthly
Rental Payment specified in each Schedule of Equipment multiplied by the
number of months of the term of such Lease specified in such Schedule of
Equipment. The Monthly Rental Payment shall be calculated at the monthly
rate of $0.03034 per each one dollar ($1.00) of debt incurred by the
Lessor for the purchase, sales tax, delivery and initial installation of
the Equipment, including the price thereof and all sales and use taxes and
all shipping, insurance and other applicable charges up to a maximum of
$2,000,000 in debt. The first month rent specified on a Schedule of
Equipment shall be due and payable in advance on the commencement date of
the Lease evidenced by such Schedule of Equipment; provided, however, that
if the commencement date of any Lease shall be other than the first day of
a calendar month, Lessee shall make one initial payment on the
commencement date in an amount equal to one-thirtieth of the Monthly
Rental Payment set forth in the applicable Schedule of Equipment
multiplied by the number of days from and including the commencement date
through and including the last day of the calendar month in which such
Lease commences. Subsequent rental payments shall be due monthly, in
advance, commencing on the first day of the calendar month after the month
in which such Lease
commences.
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LOCATION. The
Equipment shall be delivered to the locations (the "Equipment Locations")
specified in the Schedule of Equipment, and may be moved from time to time
by Lessee or at Lessee's direction to various accounts for use by Lessee's
customers.
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USE -
LABELS - REPAIRS - ALTERATIONS. Lessee shall, at its own
cost and expense, pay all shipping charges and other expenses incurred in
connection with the shipment of the Equipment to the Equipment Location
and all charges and expenses in connection with the operation of the
Equipment. Lessee shall use, operate, maintain and store the Equipment in
a careful and proper manner, for the purposes designated by the
manufacturer or supplier of the Equipment and comply with all federal,
state, municipal, and other laws, ordinances, regulations and insurance
requirements applicable in any way to the inspection, possession, use or
maintenance of the Equipment. Lessee shall only permit the Equipment to be
serviced by qualified (and if required by any law or regulation, duly
licensed) employees or contractors of Lessee. Lessee shall (a) maintain
the Equipment in good condition, repair and working order (ordinary wear
and tear resulting from the proper use thereof alone accepted), (b) not
permit abuse, weathering, wreckage, dilapidation or waste thereof, and (c)
to the extent necessary, assume the cost and expenses of repair or
reconditioning at or prior to surrender of the Equipment to Lessor. Lessee
shall not make any alterations, additions, replacements, substitutions, or
improvements to the Equipment without Lessor's prior written consent. All
alterations, additions, replacements, substitutions, or improvements made
to the Equipment shall immediately become the property of Lessor. Lessee
shall affix labels stating that the Equipment is owned by Lessor and/or
Lessee and keep the same in a prominent place on each item of Equipment.
Where a piece of Equipment bears Lessee's standard label indicating that
Lessee is the owner of such Equipment, such label shall be for the benefit
of Lessor and shall not indicate ownership by
Lessee.
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SURRENDER. Upon
the expiration or earlier termination of each Lease and subject to
Lessee's buyout option, Lessor may require Lessee, at its expense and
risk, to return the Equipment in good condition and repair, ordinary wear
and tear resulting from proper use thereof alone excepted, by delivering
it, to such place or carrier as Lessor may specify, freight and insurance
prepaid. If Lessee fails to return the Equipment to Lessor as specified in
writing within ten (10) days of demand by Lessor, Lessor may, at its
option, pursue either of the following specific remedies, in addition to
any and all other rights and remedies which Lessor may possess in such
case against Lessee: (a) take such actions as Lessor may lawfully take to
repossess and/or sell or lease the Equipment pursuant to the procedures
and with such rights as are specified in paragraph 14(c) hereof; or (b)
treat the Equipment as wrongfully converted by Lessee for its own use and
take legal action to recover from Lessee the then fair market value of the
Equipment. For the purpose of this paragraph 7(b), Lessor and Lessee agree
that the fair market value of the Equipment shall be conclusively presumed
to be the higher of the following: (i) the cost to one in a business
similar to that of Lessee of replacing the leased Equipment with like
equipment of the same age and description in good condition and repair
(ordinary wear and tear excepted), assuming the equipment to be in place
and/or in a going business; or (ii) the cost of replacement to Lessor of
like equipment of the same age and description in good condition and
repair in the open market. If Lessee fails to pay the fair market value of
the Equipment as determined under this paragraph 7(b) within ten (10) days
after demand for payment delivered by Lessor to Lessee, Lessee shall
further be obligated to
Lessor to pay interest on said amount calculated in the manner
provided in paragraph 13 hereof, plus all costs and expenses of Lessor of
collecting the fair market value of the Equipment, including reasonable
attorneys' fees and appraisal
fees.
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LOSS
- THEFT - DAMAGE - DESTRUCTION. Lessee shall bear and
hereby assumes the entire risk of loss, theft, damage or destruction of or
to the Equipment from any cause whatsoever, and no such loss, theft,
damage or destruction of or to the Equipment, or any defect therein or
unfitness thereof, or any delay, deficiency, absence of insurance
proceeds, or unavailability, delay or failure of supplies, parts,
mechanisms, devices or services for the Equipment or failure of the
Equipment to function, for any cause, shall relieve Lessee of the
obligation to pay rent or of any other obligation under this Agreement or
any Lease. In the event that any item of the Equipment as a result of any
cause whatsoever, becomes lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged, then Lessee
shall, within forty-eight (48) hours thereafter, fully inform Lessor of
the facts and circumstances surrounding such event, as well as the nature
of such loss, destruction or damage. If the damage is repairable, Lessee
shall immediately place the Equipment in good condition and repair. If
Lessor determines that any item of the Equipment is lost, stolen,
destroyed or damaged beyond repair, Lessee, at the option of Lessor shall:
(a) replace the same with like equipment of the same age and description
in good condition and repair (ordinary wear and tear excepted); or (b) pay
Lessor, in cash, all of the following: (i) all amounts then owed by Lessee
to Lessor under the Lease; (ii) the unpaid balance, after payment of (i)
above, of the total rent for the initial or then current renewal term of
the Lease attributable to said item; (iii) the fair market value of said
item as same would be estimated to be at the termination of the initial
term of
the Lease as if said item was not lost, stolen, destroyed or
damaged beyond repair. For the purpose of this paragraph 8(b), Lessor and
Lessee agree that fair market value shall be conclusively presumed to be
the higher of the following: (i) the cost to one in a business similar to
that of Lessee of replacing equipment of the same age and description in
good condition and repair (ordinary wear and tear excepted), assuming the
equipment to be in place and/or in a going business; or (ii) the cost of
replacement to Lessor of like equipment of the same age and description in
good condition and repair (ordinary wear and tear excepted) in the open
market. In the event Lessor shall receive, collect or recover any
insurance payment or proceeds in connection with the loss, theft,
destruction or damage beyond repair of the Equipment or any item thereof,
said payment or proceeds shall be deducted from the amount due to Lessor
under (b) above. Lessor may, at its option,
elect:
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(i)
to apply all or any portion of said insurance to replace or repair the
Equipment; and/or
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(ii) to
satisfy all or a portion of Lessee's rental obligations hereunder. Lessee shall
be responsible for making all insurance claims and prosecuting any other claims
or actions which may arise in connection with the loss, theft, destruction or
damage beyond repair of any item of the Equipment. Lessor shall not be obligated
to undertake, by litigation or otherwise, the collection of any insurance or
other claim against any person for loss of or damage to the
Equipment.
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INSURANCE. Lessee
shall, at its expense, cause each item of Equipment to be insured during
and throughout the term of the Lease applicable to such item for risks of
physical loss or damage in an amount not less than the fair market value
of the Equipment, which for purposes of this paragraph 9 shall be
determined as the cost of replacement of the Equipment with like equipment
of the same age and description in good condition and repair (ordinary
wear and tear excepted), and shall keep its existing public liability,
personal injury and property damage insurance policies in effect at
current levels throughout the term of each Lease. Each such insurance
policy shall name Lessor as an additional insured. Upon signing each
Schedule of Equipment, Lessee shall instruct his insurance agent, broker
or company to confirm to Lessor in writing that the necessary insurance
has been bound and inform Lessor of the name of the insurance company
binding this insurance, the amount of insurance and the full description
of the coverage; and within ten (10) days after the date of the Lease to
forward to Lessor the original insurance policy or policies. All such
insurance shall provide for thirty (30) days' prior written notice to
Lessor of cancellation, restriction or reduction of coverage. Lessee
hereby irrevocably appoints Lessor as Lessee's attorney-in-fact to make
claim for, receive payments or return premiums, and execute and endorse
all documents, checks or drafts under any insurance policy issued pursuant
hereto. Certificates, endorsements and copies of all policies of insurance
shall be promptly delivered to Lessor, but Lessor shall be under no duty
to ascertain the existence of nor to examine such insurance policy, nor to
advise Lessee in the event such insurance coverage does not comply with
the requirements hereof. In no event shall loss or damage insurance on the
Equipment be in an amount less than the fair market value of the Equipment
determined in the manner set forth in this paragraph 10, as reasonably
determined by Lessor. The proceeds of said loss or damage insurance shall
be payable to Lessor, but Lessor shall remit all such insurance proceeds
to Lessee at such time as Lessee either (a) provides Lessor satisfactory
proof that the damage has been repaired and the Equipment has been
restored to good working condition and repair or that the Equipment has
been replaced with like equipment of the same age and description in good
condition and repair, or (b) has paid to Lessor the amounts otherwise due
to Lessor on loss of such Equipment. It is understood and agreed that any
payments made by Lessee or its insurance carrier for loss or damage of any
kind whatsoever to the Equipment are not made as accelerated rental
payments or adjustments of rentals, but are made solely as indemnity to
Lessor for loss or damage to the Equipment. If Lessee fails to purchase
and maintain insurance in accordance with the terms of this Lease, Lessor
shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to effect such insurance
and pay the premium for it. In that event, Lessee shall repay to Lessor
the cost thereof with the next monthly rental payment
due.
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LIENS,
ETC. AND TAXES. From and after the date specified on
each Schedule of Equipment, Lessee shall keep the Equipment identified
therein free and clear of all levies, liens, encumbrances, restraining
orders, stay orders, and seizures. Lessee shall pay, when due, all license
and registration fees and sales, use personal property or other taxes or
charges (local, state, and federal) which may now or hereafter be imposed
upon title, ownership, leasing, rental, sale, purchase, possession, or use
of the Equipment, excluding, however, all taxes on or measured by Lessor's
income. If Lessee fails to pay said charges and taxes when due, Lessor
shall have the right, but shall not be obligated, to pay said charges and
taxes. In any event, Lessee shall pay to Lessor the amounts thereof upon
demand within ten (10) days of the due date for payment thereof to the
appropriate local, state or federal authority, whether or not Lessor shall
have advanced the funds for Lessee, unless Lessee has previously paid such
amounts, which amounts shall be paid by Lessor to the appropriate local,
state or federal authority.
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9.
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DEFENSE
OF TITLE - INDEMNITY. Lessee shall at all times protect
and defend, at its own cost and expense, Lessor's ownership of the
Equipment against all claims, liens and legal processes of creditors of
Lessee and other persons claiming through Lessee. In the event that Lessee
fails to protect and defend Lessor's ownership of the Equipment against
any such claim, lien or legal process, Lessor may, at its option, take
such steps as it deems necessary for such purpose. Lessee shall reimburse
Lessor for all of its costs and expenses in connection therewith upon
demand by Lessor. Failure to pay the amount specified in such demand shall
result in a default hereunder subject to the remedies specified in
paragraph 15 hereof. Lessee assumes liability for and hereby agrees
(whether or not Lessor is otherwise insured therefor) to indemnify,
protect, save, keep and hold harmless Lessor and its agents and employees
from and against any and all costs, expenses, liabilities, obligations,
losses, damages, penalties, claims, tax claims, actions, suits and
proceedings (including legal expenses, hearing costs, experts' fees and
reasonable attorneys' fees) of whatsoever kind and nature, imposed on,
incurred by or asserted against Lessor because of the manufacture, design,
purchase, transportation, acceptance or rejection of the Equipment, and
the delivery, ownership (including warranty, product liability and strict
liability in tort by virtue of ownership), lease, inspection, possession,
use, operation, condition, maintenance, valuation or return of the
Equipment (including, without limitation, latent or other defects, whether
or not discovered by Lessor or Lessee), and any claim for patent,
trademark or copyright infringement. Lessee shall immediately notify
Lessor of the commencement of such action in writing, together with
information concerning the nature of the events leadings to such action,
whether or not Lessor is named as a party to such action, and shall assume
the defense of Lessor at its own cost and expense with legal counsel
satisfactory to Lessor. Lessor shall have the right, exercisable at any
time during the pendency of such action, to assume the defense of Lessor's
rights in such action with counsel of its own choosing, in which event
Lessee will reimburse Lessor for all costs and expenses incurred by Lessor
in connection with such action. Lessee shall further satisfy, pay and
discharge any and all judgments and fines that may be recovered against
Lessor in any such action. In the event of claims or suit against a third
party to whom Lessee transferred or suffered the transfer of the
Equipment, Lessee shall indemnify Lessor for all costs, expenses and
attorney fees involved to recover the Equipment or its
value.
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ASSIGNMENT. Without
Lessor's prior written consent, which consent shall not unreasonably be
withheld, Lessee shall not assign, transfer, pledge, hypothecate, grant
any security interest in or otherwise any of this Agreement or any Lease
or the Equipment. Lessee acknowledges that the sale or other disposition
of its business or premises shall not relieve it of the duties and
obligations under this Agreement or under any Lease. Lessor may assign
this Agreement and any Lease and/or grant a security interest in this
Agreement and any Lease or in the Equipment, in whole or in part, without
notice to Lessee, and its assignee or secured party may reassign this
Agreement and any Lease and/or such security interest, without notice to
Lessee. Each such assignee and/or secured party of Lessor shall have all
of the rights of Lessor under this Agreement and such Lease. Lessee agrees
to recognize each such assignment and/or security interest and to treat
the assignee or any subsequent assignee as taking free of any defense,
set-off, recoupment, claim or counterclaim which Lessee may have against
Lessor whether arising under this Agreement, any Lease or any other
transaction or otherwise. It is hereby understood and agreed that any
assignee of Lessor or any subsequent assignee does not assume any
obligations of Lessor, and Lessee agrees not to assert against Lessor's
assignee or any subsequent assignee any defense, set-off, recoupment,
claim or counterclaim which Lessee may have against Lessor, whether
arising under this Agreement, any Lease or any other transaction or
otherwise. Lessee's obligations to pay directly to the assignee all
rentals and other sums which become due from Lessee as set forth herein
and in the Leases shall be absolutely unconditional and shall be payable
whether or not the Agreement or any Lease is terminated by operation of
law or otherwise, and Lessee promises to pay the same notwithstanding any
defense, set-off or counterclaim whatsoever, whether by reason of breach
of the Lease or otherwise, which they may now or hereafter have against
Lessor. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement and each Lease inures to
the benefit of and is binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns of the parties
hereto.
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LATE
CHARGES - PERFORMANCE BY LESSOR. Should Lessee fail to
pay any monthly rental payment or any other sum required to be paid to
Lessor by Lessee under this Agreement or any Lease within ten (10) days
after the due date thereof, Lessee shall be liable for a late charge
calculated on the amounts not paid at the rate of ten percent (10%) per
annum, until payment of all overdue and unpaid amounts. Upon assessment by
Lessor, Lessee shall also pay, as indemnity, an additional service and
overhead charge equal to the greater of two hundred fifty dollars ($250)
or five percent (5%) of any overdue amount. Nothing herein shall be deemed
to require the assessment or payment of any amounts not otherwise legally
collectible by Lessor. If Lessee shall fail duly and promptly to perform
any of Lessee's obligations under the provisions of paragraphs 6, 7, or 8
hereof, Lessor may, at its option and at any time thereafter, perform the
same for the account of Lessee without thereby waiving the default, and
any expense or liability incurred by Lessor in so doing, together with a
late charge calculated on the amounts not paid at ten percent (10%) per
annum shall be payable by Lessee upon demand by Lessor as additional rent
for the Equipment. All late fees chargeable under this paragraph 13 shall
be computed on the basis of a year of three hundred sixty (360) days for
the actual number of days elapsed until payment of the overdue and unpaid
amounts.
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DEFAULT. The
occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a
default under this Agreement and a simultaneous default under all Leases:
(1) failure of Lessee to pay any monthly rental payment or any other sum
required to be paid by Lessee to Lessor under this Agreement or any Lease
within ten (10) days after the same becomes due and payable; (ii) failure
or neglect to perform, keep or observe any term, covenant, condition,
agreement or other provision of this Agreement or any Lease and the
continuance thereof for thirty (30) days after performance of such term,
covenant, condition, agreement or provision was due; (iii) abandonment of
the Equipment; (iv) any proceeding under any provision of the Bankruptcy
Code, as amended, or under any other bankruptcy or insolvency law,
including any agreement for the benefit of creditors, formal or informal
moratoria, composition or extension generally with Lessee's creditors, is
commenced by or against Lessee or any of its assets; (v) if Lessee is
enjoined, restrained or in any way prevented by court order from
continuing to conduct all or a material portion of its business; (vi)
making any misrepresentation or false statement as to Lessee's credit or
financial standing in connection with the execution of this Agreement or a
Lease; (vii) suffering any attachment or execution to be levied or other
lien to be made on any of Lessee's property; (viii) permitting or
suffering any other entity or person to possess and/or use the Equipment
voluntarily without the prior written consent of Lessor; (ix) ceasing to
do business as a going concern; (x) defaulting, where other security is
given by Lessee to Lessor, in any obligation or encumbrance related to
such other security; or (xi) defaulting under any Lease or under any other
agreement between Lessee and Lessor. Upon default by Lessee, Lessor shall
have the right and option, but shall not be obligated, to exercise any one
or more of the following remedies which remedies, or any of them, may be
exercised with prior written notice to
Lessee:
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ACCELERATION
OF RENT - RECOVERY OF ALL OTHER SUMS. To declare all
rents and other amounts then due or to become due hereunder immediately
due and payable, and pursuant to such acceleration to immediately recover
all of such rents or other amounts then due or to become due hereunder. In
the event Lessor exercises such acceleration right and Lessee pays the
total amount of unpaid rents for the balance of the term of any or all
Leases, or Lessor obtains judgment for all of such unpaid rent, Lessee
shall be entitled to retain possession of the Equipment for the balance of
the term of the Lease or Leases, provided that Lessee pays such judgment
obtained by Lessor within fifteen (15) days after said judgment becomes
final and that Lessee thereafter does not breach any provision hereof
until its termination by full payment of such judgment. If Lessee fails to
pay such judgment within fifteen (15) days after it becomes final, or
Lessee breaches any other provision hereof, Lessor shall be entitled to
take immediate possession of the Equipment. If Lessor does repossess the
Equipment, Lessor's rights shall include those enumerated in paragraph
14(c) hereof in addition to all other rights and remedies
available.
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TERMINATION. To
declare any or all Leases terminated, in which case Lessor shall have the
right to recover all rent and other sums due from Lessee hereunder to the
extent provided for in paragraph 14(d) hereof and to repossess, sell or
lease the Equipment to the extent set forth in paragraph 14(c) hereof in
addition to all other rights and remedies
available.
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REPOSSESSION
- PROTECTIVE CUSTODY - RESALE - RE-LEASE. To enter the
premises where the Equipment is located, without notice, demand or legal
process, and without incurring any liability to Lessee for damages, and to
take possession of the Equipment or render same unusable, wherever it may
be located, without demand or notice, or without any court order or other
process of law and without incurring any liability to Lessee for any
damage occasioned by such taking of possession of or rendering unusable
the Equipment. Upon notice of its determination to repossess the
Equipment, Lessor may require Lessee to assemble the Equipment and return
it to Lessor at a place to be designated by Lessor that is reasonably
convenient to Lessor and Lessee. Lessor acknowledges that the Equipment
will be installed in various accounts across the United States and agrees
to allow reasonable time for such repossession of the Equipment in light
of its location. Such repossession shall not constitute termination of the
Lease unless Lessor so notifies Lessee in writing. In the event of the
taking of such possession:
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Lessor
may place the Equipment in protective custody at Lessee's expense for the
balance of the term of this Lease or any portion thereof;
or
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ii.
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Lessor
may re-lease the Equipment at such rental and upon such terms and
conditions as Lessor in its sole discretion deems reasonable, or may sell
or attempt to sell the Equipment at public or private sale for cash or on
credit, at such price and upon such terms as Lessor in its sole discretion
deems reasonable. Any attempts on the part of Lessor to re-lease or sell
the Equipment shall not be deemed a waiver of Lessor's rights to
accelerate all sums due or to become due under this Lease as provided for
above. In the event of such re-leasing of the Equipment, or the sale of
the Equipment, Lessee shall forthwith pay to Lessor any deficiency
remaining which deficiency shall be computed as the total of unpaid rent
for the remaining term of this Lease, plus any other sums due pursuant to
any other provision of this Lease, plus all costs of collection, including
but not limited to costs of repossessing, transporting, and storing the
Equipment, plus reasonable attorneys' fees if services of attorneys are
utilized hereunder, plus all costs of repairing, reconditioning,
reselling, or otherwise disposing of the Equipment, including but not
limited to reasonable commissions paid or payable to Lessor's employees or
agents for re-leasing or selling the Equipment, plus any other costs of
collection (or if suit has been filed, the total amount of all sums prayed
for in the complaint) (or if judgment has been entered, the total amount
of the judgment, plus interest and costs after judgment), less the total
rentals to be received under any lease covering the re-leasing of the
Equipment during the balance of the existing term of the Lease, or the
total proceeds realized upon the sale of the Equipment. In the event that
the Equipment is disposed of by any installment agreement or by the
re-leasing of the Equipment, or by successive installment contracts or new
leases thereafter with successive purchasers or lessees, none of such
resales or leases shall release Lessee from liability hereunder, but
Lessee's liability hereunder for any deficiency as computed hereunder
shall continue until Lessor shall have received in cash from such new
leases or sales the full amount due under the Lease;
or
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iii.
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a.
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RECOVERY
OF SUMS DUE OR TO BECOME DUE. Lessor may recover all
rents and other amounts due until time of
payment.
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b.
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REMEDIES
CUMULATIVE. Lessor's rights and remedies hereunder, and
all other agreements entered into between Lessor and Lessee in connection
with each Lease, shall be cumulative. Lessor may pursue any other rights
and remedies available to it as provided under the California Uniform
Commercial Code, by law or in equity. No exercise by Lessor of one right
or remedy shall be deemed an election and no waiver by Lessor of any event
of default by Lessee shall be deemed a continuing
waiver.
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In the
event that Lessee shall secure its performance hereunder by any security device
upon real or personal property, Lessor shall be entitled to resort to such
security after default hereunder by Lessee without waiving any of Lessor's
rights to concurrently or thereafter pursue any other remedy provided for in
this paragraph 14. Any repossession of the Equipment by Lessor or any other
action by Lessor under this paragraph shall not constitute a termination of
Lessee's obligations under this Agreement or any Lease unless Lessor so notifies
Lessee in writing. In the event that the obligations of Lessee hereunder are
guaranteed by any guarantor or guarantors, Lessor shall not be obligated to
proceed against any such guarantor or guarantors before resorting to its
remedies against Lessee hereunder. Notwithstanding any such action that Lessor
may take, including the taking of possession of any or all of the Equipment,
Lessee shall remain liable for the full performance of any and all of its
obligations hereunder.
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In
addition to all of the foregoing, Lessee shall pay to Lessor all costs and
expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements, incurred by
Lessor in exercising any of its rights or remedies hereunder. In the event that
Lessor or Lessee institutes any action hereunder, this Lease shall be deemed to
have been entered into at the offices of Lessee in Vista, San Diego County,
California, and all performance on the part of Lessee, including the payment of
all sums due hereunder, shall be deemed to have been required to be performed by
Lessee at the offices of Lessee in Vista, San Diego County,
California.
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NOTICES. Any
written notice or demand under this Lease may be given to a party by
mailing it to the party at its address set forth herein, or at such
address as the party may provide the party giving notice in writing from
time to time. Notice or demand so mailed shall be effective when deposited
in the United States mail, duly addressed and with postage prepaid, or
when personally delivered to a responsible officer of the party receiving
notice.
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2.
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EQUIPMENT
ACCEPTANCE NOTICE. If, for any reason, Lessee fails to
execute the Equipment Acceptance Notice in the form attached hereto as
Exhibit C within ten (10) days after the receipt by Lessee of the
Equipment, or should Lessee fail to execute said Equipment Acceptance
Notice after Lessor, at its option, causes to be delivered like Equipment,
due to the failure of the supplier to deliver same within a reasonable
length of time, or should Lessee indicate its desire to cancel any Lease
for any reason whatsoever prior to execution of the Equipment Acceptance
Notice, Lessor, at its option, shall have the right to terminate and
cancel such Lease.
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3.
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SEVERABILITY. If
any provision of this Agreement or any Schedule of Equipment is held
invalid, such provision shall be deemed omitted, but the remaining
provisions hereof or thereof, including the remaining default remedies,
shall be given effect in accordance with the manifest intent
hereof.
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4.
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EXPENSES
OF ENFORCEMENT. Lessee shall pay to Lessor all costs and
expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and fees of collection
agencies, incurred by Lessor in exercising any of its rights or remedies
hereunder or in enforcing any of the terms or provisions
hereof.
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5.
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ENTIRE
AGREEMENT - WAIVER. This instrument, together with the
Schedules of Equipment and any other written instrument, document or other
agreements executed by the parties hereto, or any document executed by
Lessee pursuant to any executed agreement of the parties hereto, which
refers to and/or secures the performance of this Lease, constitutes the
entire agreement between Lessor and Lessee with respect to the subject
matter hereof. Neither this Agreement nor any Schedule of Equipment may be
amended, altered or changed except by written agreement signed by Lessor
and Lessee. Waiver by Lessor of any provision hereof in one instance shall
not constitute a waiver as to any other instance. This instrument
supersedes all prior representations, understandings or agreements by and
between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and the
parties rely only upon the contents hereof in executing this
instrument.
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6.
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RIGHT
OF INSPECTION. Subject to any applicable laws,
regulations and rules, Lessor shall have the right, from time to time
during reasonable business hours, or otherwise upon twenty-four (24) hours
oral or written notice, to enter upon Lessee's premises or elsewhere for
the purpose of confirming the existence, condition and the proper
maintenance of the Equipment.
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7.
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TAX
TREATMENT. Lessee hereby acknowledges and agrees with
Lessor that Lessor shall be entitled to, and shall have the sole right to
utilize and claim and make elections for, the depreciation deductions
provided by Section 168 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
and in effect as of the date hereof ("Code"), or any similar or successor
law, on each item of Equipment in the computation of federal, state and
local tax returns and reports for each year during the term of each
Lease.
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8.
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NATURE
OF AGREEMENT. It is expressly acknowledged and agreed
that IT IS NOT THE INTENT OF THE PARTIES HERETO TO ENTER INTO OR CREATE A
SECURITY AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and each Schedule of Equipment
hereunder, is a lease and shall not be construed as a security agreement
or as creating a security interest in the
Equipment.
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9.
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PURCHASE
OPTION. Lessee shall have the right and option to
purchase AS-IS-WHERE-IS the Equipment described in any Schedule of
Equipment, at the expiration of the term of the Lease represented thereby,
at a price equal to $1. The exercise of said option is subject to the
conditions that Lessee shall have performed all of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, the Lease and of all other agreements
between Lessor and Lessee, at the time and in the manner required therein,
and neither an event of default nor an event which with due notice and/or
lapse of time would constitute an event of default shall have occurred and
be continuing under this Agreement, the Lease or any other such
agreement.
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10.
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COMMERCIAL
RISK. Lessee shall bear all risks in the event the
Equipment leased herein shall be unusable to Lessee for any reason
whatsoever, including, but not limited to, GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS,
OBSOLESCENCE OR COMMERCIAL FRUSTRATION. Lessee agrees to be bound by all
provisions of this Agreement and the Lease should the Equipment be or
become unusable for any reasons
whatsoever.
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11.
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MISCELLANEOUS. Time
is of the essence of this Agreement and of each Lease. If there is more
than one Lessee named in a Lease, the liability of each shall be joint and
several. Whenever the singular is used herein the plural is included, if
applicable. The paragraph titles used herein are for convenience of the
parties only and shall not be considered in construing the provision of
this Agreement and the Leases.
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12.
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FURTHER
ASSURANCES - ADDITIONAL SECURITY - FINANCING STATEMENTS. Lessee
shall execute and deliver to Lessor, upon execution of each Lease, such
instruments and assurances as Lessor deems necessary or advisable for the
confirmation or perfection of this Agreement, each Lease, and Lessor's
rights in and to the Equipment hereunder and thereunder. At Lessor's
request, Lessee will execute whatever documents evidencing the interest of
Lessor hereunder as Lessor deems necessary to protect such interest,
including financing statements pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code.
Lessee further authorizes Lessor or its assignee or any subsequent
assignee to file a financing statement signed only by Lessor or such
assignee in all places where necessary to perfect Lessor's security
interest in all jurisdictions where such authorization is permitted by
law. Lessee shall cause such financing statements to be filed in the
appropriate states in order to record Lessor's interests in the Equipment
at each location, and shall pay all of the costs and fees for making such
filings and amendments thereto and continuations thereof so that the
Lessor's rights are continuously perfected in each location of any
Equipment under the Uniform Commercial Code during the term of the
Lease.
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13.
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LESSEE'S
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. As a material and
essential further inducement for Lessor to enter into this Agreement,
Lessee makes the following representations and warranties: (a) neither the
execution or delivery by Lessee of this Agreement, the Schedules of
Equipment to be executed pursuant hereto, and all related instruments and
documents, nor the consummation of any of the transactions by Lessee
contemplated hereby or thereby, requires the consent or the approval, the
giving notice to, the registration with, or the taking of any other action
in respect of, any federal, state, or foreign governmental authority or
agency; (b) this Agreement, the Schedules of Equipment to be executed
pursuant hereto, and all related instruments and documents, when entered
into by Lessee, will constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of
Lessee, enforceable against Lessee in accordance with the terms hereof and
thereof; (c) there are no pending or threatened actions or proceedings
with Lessee as a party, and there are no pending or threatened actions or
proceedings of which Lessee has knowledge, before a court or
administrative agency which might materially adversely affect the
financial condition of Lessee, or the ability of Lessee to perform its
obligations hereunder; (d) the financial statements of Lessee which have
been furnished to Lessor in connection herewith have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently
applied, and fairly, accurately and completely present Lessee's financial
condition and, if applicable, the results of its operations as of the date
and for the period covered by such statements, and since the date of such
statements there have been no materially adverse changes in such
conditions or operations; and (e) each Lease will be made, and the
Equipment will be used by Lessee, for business or commercial purposes, and
not for personal, family or household
purposes.
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14.
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GOVERNING
LAW - VENUE - JURY TRIAL WAIVER - ARBITRATION. The
interpretation and construction of the terms of this Agreement and each
Lease, and the rights of all parties arising out of or in connection
herewith, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
internal laws of the State of California, without regard to principles of
conflicts of law. The parties agree that any actions or proceedings
arising in connection with this Agreement that are not arbitrated pursuant
to this paragraph 28 shall be tried and litigated only in the State and
Federal courts located in the County of San Diego, State of California.
LESSOR AND LESSEE EACH WAIVES, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE
LAW, THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY AND ANY RIGHT EACH MAY HAVE TO ASSERT
THE DOCTRINE OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS OR TO OBJECT TO VENUE TO THE EXTENT
ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING IS BROUGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PARAGRAPH 28.
Any controversy or claim between the parties, including, without
limitation, those arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any
Lease, shall, at the option of Lessor, be determined by arbitration. The
arbitration shall be conducted in San Diego County, California under the
Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Judgment upon
the arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent
jurisdiction.
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15.
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SURVIVAL,
OF REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. All representations
and warranties made by Lessee hereunder shall survive the initial and any
renewal term of this Lease, and shall be binding upon Lessee for so long
as and to the extent that such representations and warranties shall affect
Lessor's rights hereunder.
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16.
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COUNTERPARTS
AND RECORDING. This Lease may be executed in any number
of required counterparts, each counterpart constituting an original. The
parties agree to execute, acknowledge and deliver such further
counterparts of this Lease as maybe required at any time in order to
comply with the provisions of any applicable law requiring the recording
or filing of this Lease or a copy hereof in any public office of the
United States, any state or any political or governmental subdivision of
any state. Lessee agrees to pay the fees and charges imposed by law for
such mandatory recording or filing and the necessary expenses of Lessor,
if any, in effecting such recording or
filing.
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17.
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CONTINUING
COVENANTS. Lessee (a) shall provide written notice to
Lessor within five (5) days of the filing of a petition by or against
Lessee in a proceeding under the Federal bankruptcy laws or other
insolvency laws (as now or hereafter in effect), (b) shall be deemed to
furnish Lessor, as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement,
each financial statement of Lessee as and when filed by Lessee with the
Securities Exchange Commission, and shall be deemed to represent and
warrant that each thereof shall have been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, and shall
fairly reflect the financial condition of Lessee at the end of and as to
each reported period, and (c) shall monitor, record and report to Lessor
from time to time and upon request the location of all Equipment, the
names of the end-users of all Equipment, the jurisdiction in which the
end-user is domiciled and the status of the financing statements filed
thereon under the Uniform Commercial
Code.
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18.
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THIRD PARTY USE /
BAILMENT FORMS. Lessee will place the Equipment in the facilities of its
customers for their use in conjunction with various Lessee products At
installations of the
Equipment, Lessee will direct that its standard and customary equipment
use
agreement (Equipment Use Agreement) as amended, be signed or otherwise
agreed to by the customer in
consideration of the customer's use of the Equipment Lessor acknowledges and
accepts that such Equipment Use Agreement may designate Lessee as the
owner of the equipment installed, however such designation shall not
effect a transfer of the ownership interest in
the Equipment.
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused to be executed this Master
Equipment Lease Agreement by their respective duly authorized officers as of the
date set forth below.
LESSOR:
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LESSEE:
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Date:
07-22-05
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Date:
07-22-05
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JAVO
DISPENSER , LLC
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JAVO
BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC.
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By:
/s/
Xxxxxxx
X. Xxxxxxxx
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By:
/s/
Xxxx
X. Xxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx
X. Xxxxxxxx
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Xxxx
X. Xxxxxxx
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Title:
Manager
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Title:
CEO
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EXHIBIT
A
SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT
NO.
Dated as
of _____, 200_
to
between
Javo
Dispenser, LLC, as Lessor,
and
Javo
Beverage Company, Inc., as Lessee,
dated
of July 22, 2005
Description
of Equipment Leased
Quantity
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Manufacturer
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Model
No. Description
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Serial
No.
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Destination
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Name of
Suppliers:
A-1
Terms of
Payment of Lease
Monthly
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No.
Months
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Rental
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Initial
Term
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Payment
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of
Lease
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84
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Commencement Date:
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_____________, 200_
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Security Deposit:
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$ ____________
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Rent Due on Commencement:
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$____________
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This
Schedule of Equipment is executed and delivered pursuant to and shall be
performed in accordance with the provisions of, the Master Equipment Lease
Agreement identified above. All of the terms, provisions, covenants, conditions
and agreements set forth in the Master Equipment Lease Agreement are
incorporated herein by this reference. By their execution and delivery of this
Schedule of Equipment, the parties hereby reaffirm all of the terms, provisions,
covenants, conditions, and agreements of the Master Equipment Lease Agreement,
including, without limitation, Lessee's warranties and representations set forth
in paragraph 27 thereof and covenants set forth in paragraph 31 thereof as and
as of the Commencement Date of this Lease.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this Schedule of Equipment to be
executed on this _ day of , 200_.
Lessee
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Lessor
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JAVO
BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC.
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JAVO
DISPENSER, LLC
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By:______________________
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By._____________________
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Title:_____________________
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Title:____________________
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A-2
EXHIBIT
B
FORM OF
LESSEE'S WAIVERS AND
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Please
Initial
LESSEE
HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING:
1.
Javo Dispenser, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Lessor") is
not a manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, retailer or dealer in any
kind of equipment whatsoever.
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2.
The lease agreement between the parties hereto is a financing lease and
not a merchant lease.
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3. Lessor
has no information about or expertise as to the equipment that is being
leased. Lessee has selected the equipment without assistance or
participation by Lessor. LESSEE WARRANTS TO LESSOR THAT LESSEE HAS
SELECTED EQUIPMENT SUITABLE FOR LESSEE'S NEEDS AND PURPOSES AND HAS HAD AN
OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT, TEST AND EVALUATE SAID
EQUIPMENT.
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4. Lessee
acknowledges that LESSOR IS PURCHASING THE EQUIPMENT IN RELIANCE ON
LESSEE'S ACKNOWLEDGMENTS HEREIN.
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5. Lessee
acknowledges that LESSOR WILL, AND HEREBY DOES RELY ON LESSEE'S
REPRESENTATIONS AS SET FORTH IN THE EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE NOTICE IN MAKING
PAYMENT TO THE VENDOR.
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6. Lessee
acknowledges and represents to LESSOR that LESSEE IS NOT RELYING ON ANY
REPRESENTATIONS BY LESSOR AS TO THE FITNESS OR SUITABILITY OF THE
EQUIPMENT, AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT LESSOR HAS MADE NO WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER
WITH RESPECT TO SAID EQUIPMENT.
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7.
All agreements between Lessee and Lessor are set forth in the documents
executed previously or herewith. There are no other agreements, written or
oral, between Lessee and Lessor with respect to the lease agreement or the
equipment leased therein.
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B-1
LESSEE
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Date: 7-22-05
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JAVO
BEVERAGE COMPANY, INC.
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NAME
OF LESSEE
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