subject to request for confidentiality USURF AMERICA RESELLER LICENSE AGREEMENT THIS USURF AMERICA RESELLER LICENSE AGREEMENT is made as of April 4, 2001 (the "Effective Date"), by and between USURF AMERICA, INC., a Nevada corporation ("USURF"), and...
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EXHIBIT 10.119
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USURF AMERICA RESELLER LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS USURF AMERICA RESELLER LICENSE AGREEMENT is made as of April 4, 2001
(the "Effective Date"), by and between USURF AMERICA, INC., a Nevada
corporation ("USURF"), and WIRELESS WEBCONNECT!, INC., a Florida
corporation ("WebCon") (together, the "Parties").
WHEREAS, USURF has developed a proprietary high-speed, fixed-wireless
Internet access service that USURF markets under the name QUICK-CELL (the
"Service") as more fully defined in the attached Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, USURF desires to appoint WebCon as a non-exclusive reseller of the
Service in the United States, and WebCon wishes to accept such appointment,
all pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;
Statement of Purpose. The purpose for entering into this Agreement is to
bring the parties together to market and deliver a fixed-wireless Internet
access service to the public. USURF has developed and owns an integrated
fixed-wireless Internet access system consisting of a computer-based modem
and antenna capable of transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals
through the air and a transmitter/receiver (server) capable of sending and
receiving such signals to and from the modem. The combination of the
server and modems and antennas is referred to as Quick-Cell service. The
server connects to the Internet backbone via a hard-wire connection, thus
giving the modem and computer access to the Internet without use of a
hard-wire or cable connection, that is, wireless access to the Internet.
WebCon has expertise and experience in the marketing and sale of wireless
Internet access service, including, without limitation, the creation and
development of promotional materials, advertising, solicitation of
subscriptions from end-users and first level customer support after
commencement of service. Under this Agreement, WebCon and USURF will
select a series of locations for installation of a USURF Quick-Cell Server
Cell, and WebCon will solicit subscribers for the service in those
Quick-Cell Server Cell locations. USURF will supply user-site modems and
antennas and will build and install the required server for connection to
the Internet. The total cost of the work and materials necessary to the
construction of each Quick-Cell Server Cell site will be borne by WebCon.
The cell installation, user-modems, antennas, user installation and hookup
and related software will be provided by USURF to WebCon at WebCon's
expense, as described in this Agreement. WebCon will invoice and receive
payment from the subscribers for the service; WebCon will pay to USURF a
monthly per-subscriber royalty upon receipt of invoice from USURF. In
order to accomplish the purpose of this Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises,
representations and warranties set forth herein, the parties hereby agree
as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS.
As used herein, the following terms have the meanings ascribed below:
1.1 "Affiliate" means any entity controlling, controlled by, or under
common control with, a party.
1.2 "Marks" means trademarks, service marks, logos and trade names,
whether or not registered.
1.3 "Promotional Materials" means promotional publications, documents,
software, equipment or other marketing collateral prepared and disseminated
by WebCon in connection with its efforts to sell the Service to Subscribers.
1.4 "Subscriber" means an end user of the Service.
1.5 "Subscriber Documentation" means documentation prepared by USURF (in
hard copy, electronic and/or online form) regarding the proper
installation, set-up and operation of the Service.
1.6 "Zone" means the area covered by a single Quick-Cell cell site.
2. RESALE OF THE SERVICE.
2.1 Appointment. USURF hereby appoints WebCon, and WebCon hereby
accepts appointment, as USURF's non-exclusive reseller of the Service in
the United States. In connection therewith, WebCon will identify, register
and provide first level customer support to WebCon Subscribers in
accordance with this Agreement.
2.2 Nature of Appointment. WebCon understands that, subject to Section
2.3, this appointment is non-exclusive as to USURF and that USURF may,
subject to paragraph 2.3, establish other means of distribution, appoint
other distributors and resellers, and/or use its own direct sales personnel
to identify, register and support Subscribers and to promote the Service.
Similarly, USURF understands that WebCon may market, sell and distribute
services similar or identical to the Service, provided by a third party
unaffiliated with WebCon.
2.3 Limited Non-compete. Notwithstanding the non-exclusive nature of
this Agreement, so long as WebCon has substantially performed all of its
material obligations hereunder, USURF agrees not to appoint any other
reseller nor to compete directly with WebCon in any Zone, in which WebCon
is actively engaged in marketing or administering the service.
2.4 USURF's Rights. Nothing in this Agreement will be construed in any
way to limit USURF's right, subject to Section 2.3, to enter into
arrangements of any kind whatsoever with other parties regarding the
marketing and distribution of the Service. Nothing in this Agreement will
be construed in any way to limit WebCon's right to enter into agreements,
similar or dissimilar to this Agreement, with third parties regarding
similar services.
3. DUTIES OF WEBCON.
WebCon will have the following duties during the term of this Agreement:
3.1 Selection of Zone. WebCon shall select a Zone within the United
States in which access to the Internet exists. WebCon shall advise USURF,
in writing, of its selection of a Zone.
3.2 Selection of Quick-Cell Server Cell Site. Promptly after selection
and notification of the selection of a Zone, WebCon, in consultation with
USURF, shall select and designate a location for installation of a
Quick-Cell Server Cell site within the selected Zone. WebCon agrees that
USURF shall have the right to reject a potential Quick-Cell Server Cell
site, should technical considerations support such action.
3.3 Solicitation of Subscribers. Immediately upon completion of its
obligations under paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 hereof, WebCon shall commence
solicitation of Subscribers for the Service within the designated Zone.
WebCon shall attempt to obtain subscriptions from 200 Subscribers within
such designated Zone and shall notify USURF at such time that it has
obtained approximately 100 Subscribers. At that time, WebCon shall request
USURF to construct a Quick-Cell Server Cell at the designated Quick-Cell
Server Cell location and shall deliver to USURF the documentation described
in Section 4.
3.4 Continuum of Effort. WebCon agrees that its efforts in
establishment of Quick-Cell Service locations shall be an ongoing effort
and shall be pursued in a workmanlike and commercially reasonable manner.
WebCon further agrees that the soliciting and maintaining of Subscribers
shall be an ongoing effort and shall be pursued in a workmanlike and
commercially reasonable manner. WebCon may exploit more than one Zone at a
time. For each Zone, the procedures set forth in paragraphs 3.1, 3.2 and
3.3 shall be followed by WebCon.
3.5 Promotional Materials and Documentation for Subscribers.
(a) Promotional. WebCon shall prepare and disseminate Promotional
Materials relating to sale of the Service. USURF shall have and retain all
right, title and interest in and to all USURF Marks contained in such
materials.
(b) Subscriber Documentation. USURF shall prepare and administer all
USURF Subscriber Documentation. USURF shall furnish to WebCon a copy of
all completed USURF Subscriber Documentation. USURF will retain all right,
title and interest in and to all USURF Marks contained in such materials,
except to the extent that the Subscriber Documentation contains any WebCon
Marks which shall remain the exclusive property of WebCon.
(c) Restrictions. Nothing herein will be construed as granting to
WebCon any proprietary rights (including any intellectual property rights)
to any of USURF's Marks.
3.6 Subscriber Support. At all times during the term of this Agreement,
Webcon shall provide high quality first level customer support to WebCon
Subscribers. WebCon shall be in compliance with the foregoing sentence,
should it put forth a good faith effort to resolve each customer's support
inquiry within 24 hours of each such customer's first contacting WebCon.
3.7 Branding. The Service shall be co-branded by WebCon and USURF.
WebCon will display the USURF Quick-Cell Xxxx, in a manner visible to
WebCon Subscribers, on the modem connection window, in documentation
distributed to any WebCon Subscribers and on any sales support documents
prepared by WebCon, provided that WebCon's brand may be the primary brand
visible to WebCon Subscribers. WebCon shall bear all expenses relating to
marketing and branding expenses. USURF will work with WebCon in good faith
to ensure that WebCon's brand has prominence in any and all materials made
available to WebCon Subscribers.
3.8 Compliance with Laws. In performing its duties under this
Agreement, WebCon will at all times comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws and will not engage in any illegal or unethical
practices.
4. PURCHASES OF EQUIPMENT
4.1 Purchase of Quick-Cell Server Cell(s). Immediately upon completion
of its obligations under paragraphs 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 hereof, WebCon shall
deliver to USURF a duly executed purchase order, in the form of Exhibit "B"
hereto, which shall be prepared by USURF and which shall relate to the
purchase by WebCon of a Quick-Cell Server Cell in a Zone. It is agreed by
the parties that each Quick-Cell Server Cell shall be installed at a cost
not to exceed $****.
4.2 Purchase of User-Modems, Related Equipment. To purchase user-modems
and related equipment necessary for customers to utilize the Service,
WebCon shall deliver to USURF a duly executed purchase order, in the form
of Exhibit "C" hereto, which shall be prepared by USURF and which shall
relate to the purchase of such user-modems and related equipment. It is
agreed by the parties that each user-modem and item of related equipment
shall be sold by USURF to WebCon at a price equal to USURF's actual cost.
It is further agreed that **** user-modems (including related equipment)
shall be the minimum order.
4.3 Installation and Equipment. WebCon shall not engage in any
construction or installation of any Quick-Cell Server Cell site, or any
part thereof, or any installation of a Webcon Subscriber's user-modem, and
shall not purchase any item of equipment necessary for the construction,
installation or use of the Service from any person other than USURF or an
affiliate of USURF. However, if, for any reason, USURF or an affiliate of
USURF shall be unable to provide necessary installation services or ordered
equipment within 30 days of WebCon's submission of a purchase order for
installation services or equipment, then WebCon may seek other sources for
its needed installation services or equipment. Further, should USURF be
adjudicated a bankrupt at any time during the term of this Agreement, then
WebCon may seek other sources for its needed installation services or
equipment.
4.4 Standard Conditions of Sale. The following Standard Conditions of
Sale shall apply to any transaction contemplated by Sections 4.1 and 4.2:
(a) Purchase Orders.
(1) Products. WebCon's purchase order, upon acceptance of same by
USURF, shall constitute a separate contract and, as such, is subject to,
and expressly conditioned upon, this paragraph 4.4. A purchase order
submitted by WebCon shall be binding immediately upon USURF's acceptance
thereof, subject to this paragraph 4.4, regardless of the provisions,
conditions or terms contained in such purchase order. Any provisions,
conditions or terms contained in such purchase order, which are in addition
to or not consistent with this paragraph 4.4 are null and void and not
binding on USURF. As used in this paragraph 4.4, "Products" means the
Quick-Cell hardware components manufactured or developed by, or on behalf
of, Seller, which are being sold to Purchaser pursuant to a purchase order,
but not the operation system software manufactured or developed by, or on
behalf of, Seller, which is being licensed to Purchaser.
(2) Installation. Upon acceptance of WebCon's purchase order, USURF
shall promptly install the Products at WebCon's designated Zone. The
installation shall be done in a good and workmanlike manner and shall be
tested and completed within the time period provided in the purchase order.
(b) Terms of Sale. All shipments are to be made f.o.b. USURF's
manufacturing location, freight collect, unless otherwise specified, except
that title and ownership of Products will remain with USURF (or,
alternatively, WebCon grants USURF a security interest in such Products)
until the purchase price (including, but not limited to, all interest,
costs and taxes, if any) has been paid in full.
(c) Taxes. The prices set forth in any purchase order will include
all amounts of applicable federal, state, provincial or local excise,
sales, use, service, occupation, property or similar taxes (including but
not limited to goods and services taxes). If any such taxes are later
determined to be applicable to a transaction or USURF is required to pay or
bear the burden thereof, the prices set forth in such a purchase order
shall be increased by the amount of such taxes and any interest or penalty
thereon, and WebCon shall pay to USURF the full amount of any such increase
no later than thirty (30) days after the receipt of USURF's invoice
therefor. A request for exemption from any tax must be accompanied by a
properly completed tax exemption certificate. USURF shall have the right to
include taxes which may be applicable to the price set forth in such a
purchase order in the event that WebCon does not supply to USURF, prior to
shipment, properly completed sales, use and federal excise tax exemption
certificates.
(d) Warranty. USURF warrants that, for a period of one year from the
first commercial use of Products, such Products will be free from defects
in materials and workmanship under normal use and operation. USURF's sole
and exclusive obligation in respect of any Product which fails to conform
to the foregoing warranty is to repair or replace such Product, provided
that (1) USURF receives written notice of the defect during the period of
warranty and (2) any nonconforming modem is returned at WebCon's expense to
USURF at a location to be designated by USURF. WebCon hereby releases
USURF, its employees, agents and subcontractors from any liabilities,
demands, claims, actions, lawsuits, damages, losses and expenses
(including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees) in respect of
the Products arising out of any breach of this agreement by WebCon or any
negligence or intentional misconduct on the part of any of WebCon's
employees, agents or representatives, except as set forth in subparagraph
(e) below. In no event shall USURF be liable for any special, incidental
or consequential damages to WebCon or any third party caused by any
defective Product, whether the defect is warranted against or not. USURF
shall have no obligation under this warranty to make repairs or
replacements necessitated by catastrophe, fault or negligence, misuse,
abuse or accident of WebCon or other users. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS,
IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY.
(e) Patents/Patent Applications. USURF will indemnify, defend and
hold harmless WebCon from and against any and all liabilities, demands,
claims, actions, lawsuits, damages, losses and expenses, including, but not
limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees, which arise from the purchase, sale
and/or use of Products furnished by USURF to WebCon under this License
Agreement and which are based on any alleged or actual infringement or
other unauthorized use of any patent, copyright or trade secret of a third
person, and provided that USURF shall have no obligation to WebCon unless
WebCon (i) gives USURF prompt written notice of and control over the
defense and settlement of each such demand, claim, action, and lawsuit and
(ii) cooperates fully, at USURF's expense, in such defense and settlement.
Further, if Products ordered by WebCon from USURF become or, in USURF's
opinion, are likely to become the subject of a claim of infringement or
other unauthorized use of a patent, copyright or trade secret of a third
person or to raise any issue of infringement or other unauthorized use of a
patent, copyright or trade secret of a third person, WebCon shall permit
USURF, at USURF's election and expense, (a) to procure for WebCon the right
to purchase, use and sell and/or continue purchasing, using and selling
Products from USURF or (b) to modify the Products or replace the Products
with comparable products so that the Products ordered by WebCon from USURF
become non-infringing or free from such claim of unauthorized use provided
that such modifications or replacements are made in a manner which does not
materially impair WebCon's existing use, if any, of the Products or (c) to
remove the Products purchased from USURF and refund the purchase price and
the transportation and installation costs of such removed Products. THE
FOREGOING IS WEBCON'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTIES,
CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, OF
USURF AGAINST INFRINGEMENT, AND WEBCON HEREBY WAIVES ALL OTHER REMEDIES IN
RESPECT THERETO.
(f) Delays. USURF shall in no event be liable for any delay due
directly or indirectly to causes beyond the control and without the fault
or negligence of USURF, including, but not restricted to, acts of God, acts
of the public enemy, acts of any federal, state, provincial or local
government, or any political subdivision of the foregoing, acts of WebCon,
its agents, employees, or subcontractors, explosions, fires, floods,
epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes and
shortages, unusually severe weather conditions and defaults of suppliers or
subcontractors due to any such causes.
(g) Change Order. Once a purchase order is delivered by WebCon to
USURF, WebCon may not, after 72 hours of delivery, change any such purchase
order, unless such a change shall be in writing and accepted by USURF in
writing.
(h) Purchase Orders; Modifications. All purchase orders placed by
WebCon with USURF as are accepted are subject to this paragraph 4.4. The
terms of this paragraph 4.4 shall apply to each purchase order and no
terms, conditions or warranties other than those stated in this paragraph
4.4, and no agreement or understanding, oral or written, in any way
purporting to modify the terms of this paragraph 4.4, whether contained in
WebCon's purchase order forms, or elsewhere, shall be binding on USURF,
unless set forth in a written document which (i) specifically refers to the
terms of this paragraph 4.4 and (ii) has been executed by duly authorized
representatives of WebCon and USURF.
(i) Assignment. WebCon may not assign any of its rights under any
purchase order.
(j) Form of Purchase Order. WebCon shall only utilize purchase order
forms prepared by USURF and delivered to WebCon.
5. GRANT OF LICENSE
(a) Non-exclusive License; No Sublicensing. USURF hereby grants to
WebCon a non-exclusive license to (1) utilize the "USURF Wireless" and
"Quick-Cell" trade names and (2) utilize know-how relating to USURF's
Quick-Cell Wireless Internet access system (the "Invention") (collectively,
the "Licensed Property"), in commerce, subject to the limitations set forth
below in subparagraph (c) below. As used herein,"know-how" shall mean all
technical knowledge, data or other information of USURF concerning the
design or operation of the Licensed Property or any improvement thereto,
whether now possessed by USURF, or developed thereby. WebCon shall not
grant, or attempt to grant, a sublicense in and to the Licensed Property or
any part thereof.
(b) Use of Marks in Advertising. WebCon shall, in every communication
advertising the "USURF Wireless Internet" and/or the "Quick-Cell" service,
utilize the graphical representations relating to those trade marks as may
be provided from time to time to WebCon by USURF. WebCon shall bear the
entire cost of utilizing such graphical representations as required by this
subparagraph (b).
(c) Limitation of Area of Usage; Commencement of License. WebCon
shall have the exclusive right to exploit the non-exclusive license granted
herein in the coverage area of the Quick-Cell Server Cell that is the
subject of a specific purchase order (the "Territory"). Each non-exclusive
license granted in and to the Licensed Property shall commence upon the
first commercial usage of the Licensed Property in the Territory.
Such exclusive right to exploit the Territory licensed in the foregoing
sentence shall terminate immediately and without notice to WebCon, should
WebCon be, at any time and in any manner, more than 30 days late in making
any payment required hereunder. Should such circumstance occur, USURF
shall have the right to grant a license similar to the license granted
hereunder to one or more other persons located in the Territory.
(d) Best Efforts. WebCon shall employ its best efforts to maximize
the commercial exploitation of the Licensed Property in the Territory.
(e) Representations by USURF. USURF represents that: (1) USURF has
the right to grant the non-exclusive license relating to the "USURF
Wireless Internet" and "Quick-Cell" trade names hereby granted and has
executed no agreement in conflict herewith; and (2) USURF is the exclusive
owner of the know-how relating to the Invention licensed hereby, has
executed no agreement in conflict herewith, and has the right to grant the
non-exclusive license relating to the know-how relating to the Invention.
(f) Representations and Warranties of WebCon. WebCon represents and
warrants that WebCon shall not permit, allow or otherwise condone the use
of the Licensed Property other than in strict accordance with the terms and
conditions contained herein. WebCon further represents and warrants that
it shall not permit, allow or otherwise condone the attachment of a
security interest in and to the Licensed Property. It is specifically
agreed by the parties that a violation of this paragraph shall cause the
immediate termination of the license granted hereby.
(g) Necessary Information and Documents. USURF shall furnish to
WebCon all necessary information and written documents relating to the
Licensed Property as may be necessary for WebCon to exploit the
non-exclusive license granted herein.
(h) Royalties.
(1) WebCon shall pay to USURF, as a monthly royalty, a sum
calculated pursuant to the following table:
Number of Subscribers*
Utilizing a Specific Licensed Monthly Royalty Fee
Quick-Cell Server Cell Per Subscriber
1 through 200 $**** per Subscriber
201 through 400 $**** per Subscriber
401 through 600 $**** per Subscriber
601 and above $**** per Subscriber
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* "Subscriber" equals each 256/bps of bandwidth, or portion
thereof,
subscribed for by customers of WebCon.
USURF will, on or before the tenth day of each calendar month,
invoice WebCon for the prior month's per-subscriber royalty fees pursuant
to the foregoing table and WebCon will pay such invoice. The terms of such
invoice will be "net 30". The number of subscribers shall be determined as
of the last day of the calendar month for which USURF is invoicing.
(2) Overdue Payments. If WebCon fails to pay an amount required to
be paid to USURF hereunder, within the period prescribed for such payment,
the unpaid amount will bear interest at 1.5% per month, from the last day
for payment until payment thereof is made to USURF.
(i) Technical Assistance. Upon WebCon's written request, USURF will
provide to WebCon, at WebCon's expense, such additional engineering and/or
technical services as may be necessary for WebCon to exploit the
non-exclusive license granted hereby. WebCon shall pay USURF for such
services at an hourly rate of $****. In addition, WebCon shall reimburse
USURF for such reasonable travel, lodging and per diem expenses as its
employees may incur in providing such services.
(j) Term. Any non-exclusive license granted to WebCon shall remain
and continue in full force and effect throughout the remaining term of this
Agreement, including any renewal term or terms hereof.
(k) Termination of License.
(1) If any payment is in default for 30 days after written notice is
given to WebCon either by facsimile or registered mail, and such default
continues for a period of 30 days after written notice thereof is given to
WebCon, or if WebCon is adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or enters into
a composition with its creditors, or if a receiver is appointed for any
substantial portion of WebCon's assets, then USURF shall have the right
immediately to terminate any and all licenses granted hereunder, whereupon
the rights and licenses granted hereunder to WebCon shall become void
without prejudice to any remedy of USURF for the recovery of any moneys due
it hereunder and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of USURF.
It is acknowledged by WebCon that, should it continue to use the
Licensed Property following the termination of any license granted
hereunder, USURF would have no adequate remedy at law with respect to such
unlawful continued use of the Licensed Property. In such instance, USURF
shall be entitled to seek and obtain, from a court of competent
jurisdiction, injunctive relief against WebCon.
(2) USURF shall, at any time during the term of any license granted
hereunder, have the right to terminate any such license, for cause. For
purposes of this paragraph, "for cause" shall mean: (1) WebCon shall have
failed to advertise to the public the Licensed Property in a commercially
reasonable manner; or (2) WebCon shall have failed to protect the good will
and reputation associated with the "USURF Wireless Internet" and
"Quick-Cell" trade names in a commercially reasonable manner.
(3) USURF may, in its sole discretion, terminate any and all
licenses granted hereunder, upon the sale or other transfer of more than
49% of the outstanding common stock of WebCon or upon a change in control
of WebCon. In this regard, WebCon shall notify USURF in writing of any
such event not less than five (5) business days prior to the occurrence of
the triggering event.
(4) Upon termination pursuant to this paragraph (k), WebCon shall
duly account to USURF and transfer to it all rights which WebCon may have
in the Licensed Property.
(l) Purchase of Equipment. The purchase of additional equipment
necessary to the implementation and usage of the Licensed Property shall be
made pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement. All such sales of equipment
by USURF to WebCon shall be made pursuant to paragraph 4.4 of this Agreement.
(m) Records. WebCon will make accurate business records showing the
number of customers using the Quick-Cell Server Cell purchased hereunder.
WebCon will maintain such records for a period of two years.
(n) Bankruptcy. Should USURF, pursuant to, or within the meaning of,
any bankruptcy law, (a) commence a voluntary case, (b) consent to the entry
of an order for relief against it in an involuntary case, (c) consent to
the appointment of a custodian of it or for all or substantially all of its
property or (d) make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors,
then WebCon shall be entitled to continue to use the technology and marks
of USURF in each and every Zone in which it has been granted a license
pursuant to this Agreement, provided WebCon shall continue to perform under
this Agreement. It is further agreed by the parties that, upon the
occurrence of any event described in the foregoing sentence, WebCon shall
have the right to seek other sources for installation services and
equipment necessary to its continued exploitation of the technology and
marks in the Zones licensed hereunder.
6. DUTIES OF USURF.
6.1 Quick-Cell Installation.
(a) Cell Site. USURF shall install each Quick-Cell Server Cell
purchased by WebCon in a workmanlike and commercially reasonable manner,
all as to be described in each purchase order relating to the purchase of a
Quick-Cell Server Cell.
(b) User-Modems. USURF shall install, or cause to be installed, each
Subscriber user-modem (including related equipment) in a workmanlike and
commercially reasonable manner. It is agreed that USURF's charge per
standard user-modem installation shall not exceed $****; non-standard
installations shall be priced on a job-by-job basis and shall be
pre-approved in writing by WebCon. On a weekly basis, USURF will invoice
WebCon for customer installations completed during the preceding week and
WebCon will pay such invoice. The terms of such invoice will be "net 30".
6.2 Connection to the Internet. USURF shall, at all times during the
term of this Agreement, provide to each Zone a connection to the Internet
that provides adequate bandwidth to permit WebCon Subscribers to utilize
the Service in the manner bargained for by them. In this regard, USURF
agrees that its network will provide 25% redundancy which shall be secured
from a bandwidth provider other than USURF's primary bandwidth provider and
guarantees that 95% of WebCon Subscribers will have Internet access at a
speed of not less than 256/bps at least 98% of the time. In the event that
more than five (5) percent of Subscribers experience less than 256 Kbps
service for more than five (5) percent of a single month, WebCon shall
reduce the royalty payments to USURF as given in 5.h. by ten (10) percent
for that month. If more than five (5) percent of Subscribers experience
less than 256 Kbps service for more than ten (10) percent of a single
month, WebCon shall reduce the royalty payments to USURF as given in 5.h.
by fifteen (15) percent for that month. If more than five (5) percent of
Subscribers experience less than 256 Kbps service for more than twenty (20)
percent of a single month, WebCon shall eliminate the royalty payments to
USURF as given in 5.h. for that month.
6.3 Subscriber Support. At all times during the term of this Agreement,
USURF shall provide high quality second level customer support to WebCon
Subscribers. For purposes of this Agreement, "second level customer
support" shall mean any support service that requires a visit to a
customer's premises. For a period of one year from the date of
installation, USURF shall provide equipment-related and
installation-related customer support at no charge. If WebCon refers
customer support from first level to second level more than three times in
a month for reasons that could have been reasonably resolved by WebCon,
then, for all subsequent referrals during that month, USURF shall provide
the requested customer support services at WebCon's expense, not to exceed
$**** per referral. All other customer support services provided by USURF
shall be provided at WebCon's expense, not to exceed $**** per event.
USURF shall provide support services to WebCon at no charge.
6.4 Quick-Cell Server Cell Support. In consideration for the royalty
payments as set out in 5.h., USURF shall maintain WebCon's Quick-Cell
Server Cells in the field by ensuring that at least that 95% of WebCon
Subscribers will have Internet access at a speed of not less than 256 Kbps
at least 98% of the time.
6.5 Payments to Vendors. USURF shall make timely payments to all
vendors who provide goods and/or services to USURF with respect to its
obligations under this Agreement, including, without limitation, tower
lease payments and payments for bandwidth. USURF agrees that WebCon shall
be listed as a party to be provided notices under each tower lease referred
to in the foregoing sentence. Should USURF fail to make any such payment,
WebCon shall have the right, but not the obligation, to make such a payment
and to deduct the amount of such payment from the monthly invoice of USURF
delivered to WebCon pursuant to paragraph 5(h) of this Agreement.
7. PRICING; ACCOUNTING.
7.1 Pricing; WebCon Subscriber Billing. WebCon will invoice WebCon
Subscribers monthly in advance. The charges for Service shall initially be
as described in Exhibit "D". Should the charges for Service change, WebCon
will promptly advise USURF of the changes in writing.
7.2 Accounting. WebCon shall have the right to inspect the books and
records of USURF related to the Service at all reasonable times and it may
copy, at its expense, all such accounting records. USURF shall have the
right to inspect the books and records of WebCon related to the Service at
all reasonable times and it may copy, at its expense, all such accounting
records. The rights of inspection described above may be exercise during
normal business hours upon 72-hours' notice. Each of the parties shall be
required to maintain the books and records related to the Service for a
period of two years.
7.3 Licenses, Expenses and Taxes. USURF will obtain and maintain, at
its own expense, right of way and similar licenses, registrations, permits
and approvals needed for it to deploy a Quick-Cell Server Cell site.
WebCon will obtain and maintain, at its own expense, any additional
licenses, registrations, permits and approvals related to the use of the
Service by any WebCon Subscriber that USURF cannot obtain because it is not
the contracting party with the Subscriber. Except as otherwise set forth
herein, each party will pay all of its own marketing and advertising costs
and all expenses of its office, employees and other activities under this
Agreement. WebCon will be solely responsible for payment of any and all
federal, state and local taxes arising from or imposed on the payments made
by WebCon Subscribers to WebCon under this Agreement.
8. CONFIDENTIALITY.
8.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means
information about the disclosing party's business or activities that is
proprietary and confidential, which includes all business, financial,
technical, non-technical and other information of a party marked or
designated by such party as "confidential" or "proprietary"; or information
which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought
in good faith to be treated as confidential. Confidential Information also
includes proprietary or confidential information of any third party that
may disclose such information to either party in the course of such party's
business.
8.2 Confidential Information will not include information that (a) is in
or enters the public domain without breach of this Agreement, (b) the
receiving party lawfully receives from a third party without restriction on
disclosure and without breach of a nondisclosure obligation (c) is approved
for release by written authorization of the disclosing party (d) the
receiving party knew prior to receiving such information from the
disclosing party or (e) develops independently without reference to the
disclosing party's Confidential Information as shown by the receiving
party's files and records immediately prior to the time of disclosure.
8.3 By virtue of this Agreement, each party hereto may disclose to the
other any information that is Confidential Information. Such Confidential
Information will be governed by the terms of this Section 8. Each party
agrees to use the Confidential Information of the other party solely to the
extent necessary to fulfill its obligations or exercise its rights
hereunder, and not for any other purpose.
8.4 Each party agrees (a) that it will disclose such Confidential
Information only to its employees, agents and contractors with a need to
know such Confidential Information and who have obligations of
confidentiality not to use such Confidential Information for any purpose
except as expressly permitted hereunder, (b) that it will not disclose to
any third party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the
other except as expressly permitted in this Agreement, and (c) that it will
take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all
Confidential Information of the other party in its possession or control,
which will, in no event, be less than the measures it uses to maintain the
confidentiality of its own information of similar importance.
8.5 Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party may disclose Confidential
Information (a) to the extent required by a court of competent jurisdiction
or other governmental authority or otherwise as required by law, provided
that the receiving party uses reasonable efforts to provide the disclosing
party with prior notice of such obligation to disclose and reasonably
assists in seeking a protective order thereof or (b) on a "need-to-know"
basis under an obligation of confidentiality to its legal counsel,
accountants, banks and other financing sources and their advisors.
8.6 Within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a written request for the
return of Confidential Information, all disclosing party's Confidential
Information and all copies thereof in receiving party's possession or
control will be returned to disclosing party or destroyed by receiving
party at disclosing party's instruction. Receiving party will then certify
the same in writing and that no copies have been retained by receiving
party, its employees, agents or contractors.
8.7 Each party acknowledges that unauthorized disclosure or use of the
Confidential Information may cause irreparable harm to the other party for
which recovery of money damages would be inadequate, and the other party
will therefore be entitled to seek timely injunctive relief to protect its
rights under this Agreement, in addition to any and all remedies available
at law.
The terms and conditions of this Agreement will be deemed to be the
Confidential Information of each party and will not be disclosed without
the written consent of the other party.
8.8 Any WebCon Subscriber information, including, but not limited to,
names, addresses, ZIP codes, marketing plans and competitive information,
provided by WebCon to USURF for the purpose of customer installation and
compliance with local, state or federal law or for any other purpose, shall
be considered Confidential and Proprietary to WebCon. USURF will not use
such WebCon Subscriber information in any manner that is not expressly
permitted under this Agreement without the express written permission of an
authorized WebCon employee or in violation of applicable law or regulation.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, USURF may use WebCon Subscriber information
in aggregate form for internal business purposes, provided that USURF does
not use any identifying personal information. Nothing in this Agreement
shall be construed to override or supersede requirements promulgated
pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the "Act") and lawfully in
effect, with respect to the treatment of Customer Proprietary Network
Information (as defined in the Act).
8.9 WebCon further agrees that it, including any of its affiliates,
employees, agents or consultants, shall not reverse engineer, reverse
assemble or otherwise attempt to recreate or duplicate any model or working
model capable of performing the functions of any portion or all of USURF's
wireless Internet access system and related products.
9. TERM AND TERMINATION.
9.1 Initial Term and Renewal. The term of the Agreement will commence on
the Effective Date and will continue in full force until June 30, 2011,
unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 8.2 or 8.3. The term
shall be automatically renewed for additional one-year periods at the end
of such term, unless one of the parties gives written notice of termination
not less than 60 days prior to the end of any term, including any renewal
term.
9.2 Termination for Cause by USURF. USURF will have the right to
terminate this Agreement upon written notice to WebCon, if WebCon breaches
any of its material duties or obligations under provisions of this
Agreement and has not cured such breach within thirty (30) days after
receipt of written notice thereof.
9.3 Termination for Cause by WebCon. WebCon will have the right to
terminate this Agreement upon written notice to USURF, if USURF breaches
any of its material duties or obligations under provisions of this
Agreement and has not cured such breach within ten (10) days after receipt
of written notice thereof.
For purposes of this paragraph and notwithstanding paragraph 15.9 of this
Agreement, WebCon will have the right to terminate this Agreement for
cause, in the event that less than 95% of WebCon Subscribers are able to
access the Internet, at a speed of not less than 256/bps with 25%
redundancy, less than 98% of the time, during any three months, consecutive
or non-consecutive, during any twelve-month period.
10. EFFECT OF EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION.
10.1 End of Authority; Return of Property. Except as expressly provided
herein, upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason,
WebCon's authority to act as a reseller on behalf of USURF, to register
Subscribers and to use the Marks described in Section 11 will immediately
cease.
10.2 WebCon Subscribers. In the event that the term of a WebCon
Subscriber agreement extends beyond the expiration or termination of this
Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in effect to the extent required
to provide Service to such WebCon Subscriber(s) for a period that shall
expire immediately upon the expiration of the last WebCon Subscriber
agreement.
11. TRADEMARKS.
During the term of this Agreement, WebCon will have a non-transferable,
non-exclusive right to use the Marks of USURF, provided that such use is
solely in order to fulfill WebCon's obligations under this Agreement.
Except for the limited right to use USURF's Marks as set forth in this
Section 11, nothing in this Agreement will be construed to grant WebCon any
right, title or interest in and to USURF's Marks.WebCon acknowledges
USURF's exclusive ownership of USURF's Marks and agrees not to take any
action inconsistent with such ownership. WebCon will not adopt, use or
attempt to register any trademarks, service marks or trade names that are
confusingly similar to the USURF Marks set forth on Exhibit "E". WebCon
will comply with any written trademark policies or guidelines concerning
use of USURF's Marks that USURF furnishes toWebCon from time to time.
WebCon will provide to USURF, at no cost to USURF and prior to any use,
examples of WebCon's use of USURF's Marks and will obtain USURF's written
approval prior to such use, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned or delayed. USURF shall not use WebCon's Marks for
any reason, without the express written approval of WebCon.
12. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.
WebCon and USURF are independent contractors. Except in connection with
the acquisition of Subscribers by WebCon according to the terms of this
Agreement, neither party will have or represent that it has the right,
power or authority to bind, contract or commit the other party or to create
any obligation on behalf of the other party. This Agreement will not be
deemed to create any agency, partnership or joint venture between the
parties.
13. INDEMNITY.
13.1 Indemnification by WebCon. WebCon will defend, indemnify and hold
harmless USURF, its affiliates and their respective officers, directors,
employees and agents from and against all claims, liabilities and expenses
asserted by third parties (including reasonable attorneys expenses) to the
extent arising out of (a) any breach by WebCon of any warranty made by
WebCon under this Agreement; (b) any statement, representation or warranty
made by WebCon relating to the Service that (i) was not approved in advance
and in writing by USURF or (ii) differs from the representations and
warranties made by USURF in the then-current version of the Subscriber
Documentation; or (c) the negligence or intentional misconduct of WebCon or
any of its employees, agents or representatives. THIS SECTION CONSTITUTES
USURF'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AND WEBCON'S SOLE OBLIGATION AND
LIABILITY IN THE EVENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIM AGAINST USURF OF THE TYPE
LISTED IN THIS SECTION.
13.2 Indemnification by USURF. USURF will defend, indemnify and hold
harmless WebCon, its affiliates and their respective officers, directors,
employees and agents from and against all claims, liabilities and expenses
asserted by third parties (including reasonable attorneys' fees) to the
extent arising out of (a) any breach by USURF of any warranty made by USURF
under this Agreement or regarding the Service, (b) any breach of
representations and warranties made by USURF in the then-current version of
the Subscriber Documentation or (c) the negligence or intentional
misconduct of USURF or any of its employees, agents or representatives.
THIS PARAGRAPH CONSTITUTES WEBCON'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, AND USURF'S
SOLE OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY IN THE EVENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIM AGAINST
WEBCON OF THE TYPE LISTED IN THIS PARAGRAPH.
13.3 The foregoing indemnities are conditioned on the indemnified party
(a) promptly notifying the indemnifying party in writing of such action or
claim, (b) giving the indemnifying party sole control of the defense
thereof and any related settlement negotiations, provided, however, that
any such settlement which imposes injunctive or other equitable relief
binding upon the indemnified party will require the indemnified party's
prior written consent (which consent may be granted or withheld in the sole
discretion of the indemnified party), and (c) cooperating and, at
indemnifying party's reasonable request and expense, assisting in such
defense.
13.4 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the
indemnifying party's obligations under this Section will not extend to any
third party claims for consequential, indirect, exemplary, special or
incidental damages.
14. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES.
OTHER THAN THOSE WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN PARAGRAPHS 4.4 (d) AND (e), 5(e)
AND 13.2 OF THIS AGREEMENT, USURF DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, REGARDING THE SERVICE, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR THAT
THE SERVICE WILL OPERATE ERROR-FREE OR WITHOUT INTERRUPTION.
15. GENERAL.
15.1 Notices. All notices and consents required or permitted under this
Agreement must be in writing; must be personally delivered or sent by
registered or certified mail (postage prepaid), by private courier, or by
facsimile (receipt confirmed and with a copy sent by registered or
certified mail), in each case to the appropriate party at the address set
forth below; and will be effective upon receipt. Each party may change its
address and/or addressee for receipt of notices by giving notice of the new
address and/or addressee to the other party.
If to USURF, to: If to WebCon, to:
USURF America, Inc. WIRELESS WEBCONNECT!, INC.
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000 Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
Facsimile: 000-000-0000 Facsimile: (000) 000-0000
Attention: Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx Attention: X. X. Xxxx
Copy to: Copy to:
Xxxx Xxxxxx, Esq. __________________________
Xxxxxx & Xxxxxx __________________________
000 Xxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx __________________________
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000 __________________________
Facsimile: 000-000-0000 Facsimile: _________________
15.2 Dispute Resolution Arbitration. In the event of a dispute
between the parties arising out of this Agreement, both USURF and WebCon
agree to submit such dispute to arbitration before the American Arbitration
Association (the "Association") at its Dallas, Texas, offices, in
accordance with the then-current rules of the Association; the award given
by the arbitrators shall be binding and a judgment can be obtained on any
such award in any court of competent jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed
that the arbitrators, as part of their award, can award attorneys' fees to
the prevailing party.
15.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a
court of law to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the legality,
validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement
will not be affected or impaired thereby and the illegal, invalid or
unenforceable provision will be deemed modified, such that it is legal,
valid, and enforceable and accomplishes the intention of the parties to the
fullest extent possible.
15.4 Waivers. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of
this Agreement, unless waived in writing by such party, will not constitute
a waiver of that party's right to enforce that provision or any other
provision of this Agreement.
15.5 Assignments. Neither party may assign or transfer any of its rights
under this Agreement to any third party, by operation of law or otherwise,
without the prior written consent of the other party.
15.6 Construction. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of
this Agreement. The headings of Sections and subsections of this Agreement
are for convenience and will not be construed to alter the meaning of any
provision of this Agreement. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the word
"including" when used in this Agreement means "including but not limited to".
15.7 Entire Agreement and Amendments. This Agreement constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all previous written or
oral communications or understandings between them relating to the subject
matter of this Agreement. This Agreement may be amended only in writing
signed by both parties.
15.8 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in identical
counterparts, each of which will be an original and which together will
constitute the same instrument.
15.9 Force Majeure. Should USURF be prevented from performing under
this Agreement, including performing under any purchase order delivered by
WebCon to USURF pursuant to this Agreement, by operation of force majeure,
then, while so prevented, USURF's obligation shall be suspended and USURF
shall not be liable in damages for failure to comply with such obligation;
and the time while USURF is so prevented shall not be counted against
USURF. For purposes of this paragraph, "force majeure" shall include, but
not be limited to, acts of God, war, labor strikes and civil unrest.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, should USURF be prevented from performing
due to force majeure for a period of greater than 14 days, then WebCon
shall have the right to cancel the purchase order affected by such force
majeure.
15.10 Governing Law. The validity, performance and construction of this
Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
Effective Date.
USURF AMERICA, INC. WIRELESS WEBCONNECT!, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxx
President
It is further agreed that USRUF shall not issue any press release
mentioning Wireless WebConnect!, Inc. by name without permission as per
Section 8.7.
/s/ initialed /s/ initialed
WWC USURF
Exhibit "A"
Description of Quick-Cell Fixed-Wireless Internet Access System
Description of Quick-Cell Fixed-Wireless Internet Access System
(one 2.4 US.RF Radio Server Cell;
one 180 panel antennae; one 150'
CAT5 cable; one 10ft one half in cable; one
bit-rate controller; mounting hardware
and cables; and operational software)
Exhibit "B"
Form of Purchase Order Quick-Cell Server Cell
USURF Wireless, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
225.922.7744
000.000.0000 (fax)
e-mail: xxxx@xxxxx.xxx
PURCHASE ORDER NO. _______________
SHIP TO: ___________________
___________________
___________________
Quantity Description Price Total
1 Quick-Cell Server Cell $____ $________
(one 2.4 US.RF Radio Server Cell;
one 180 panel antennae; one 150'
CAT5 cable; one 10 ft one half in cable; one
bit-rate controller; mounting hardware
and cables; and operational software)
1 Installation of Quick-Cell Server _____ ________
Location: ____________
BALANCE DUE $________
Install Date: not later than ____ days from of acceptance of Purchase Order.
Payment Terms: ****% **** (****) days prior to start of installation.
Incorporation by Reference: The provisions of Paragraph 4.4, Xxxxxxx 0,
Xxxxxxx 0, Xxxxxxxxx 15.9 and Paragraph 15.10 of that certain USURF America
Reseller License Agreement, dated as of April ____, 2001, between USURF
America, Inc. and Wireless WebConnect!, Inc., are incorporated herein and
made a part hereof by this reference as though fully set forth.
Exhibit "C"
Form of Purchase Order User Modems and Related Items
USURF Wireless, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx 00000
225.922.7744
000.000.0000 (fax)
e-mail: xxxx@xxxxx.xxx
PURCHASE ORDER NO. _______________
SHIP TO: ___________________
___________________
___________________
Quantity Description Price Total
200 CPE
(customer modem) $_____ _________
BALANCE DUE $_________
Ship Date: within 10 days of acceptance of Purchase Order.
Payment Terms: ****% with Purchase Order.
Incorporation by Reference: The provisions of Paragraph 4.4, Section 8,
Paragraph 15.9 and Paragraph 15.10 of that certain USURF America Reseller
License Agreement, dated as of April ____, 2001, between USURF America,
Inc. and Wireless WebConnect!, Inc., are incorporated herein and made a
part hereof by this reference as though fully set forth.
Exhibit "D"
Initial Service Price List
Exhibit "E"
USURF Marks
USURF Marks
"USURF America"
"USURF Wireless"
"Quick-Cell"
