EXHIBIT 10.44
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this ____ day of May, 1999 (the "Effective
Date") by and between Microsoft Corporation, a corporation duly organized and
existing under the laws of the State of Washington, having a place of business
at 0 Xxxxxxxxx Xxx, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000 (hereinafter referred to as
"Microsoft") and AvantGo, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "AvantGo"), having
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its principal place of business at 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxx
Xxxxx XX 00000.
ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS
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1.1 AvantGo shall mean AvantGo, Inc.
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1.2 AvantGo Windows CE Client shall mean the AvantGo software application (in
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object code format only) more fully described on Exhibit I, attached hereto
and related documentation provided by AvantGo hereunder.
1.3 AvantGo Client Modules shall mean the AvantGo software modules (in object
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code format only) and related documentation more fully described on Exhibit
I.
1.4 End User shall mean an end user of a Windows CE Device.
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1.5 Errors shall mean defects in the Software, which prevent it from performing
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in accordance with the specifications described on Exhibit I.
1.6 Intellectual Property Rights shall mean any trade secrets, patents,
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copyrights, trademarks, know-how, mask work rights, moral rights and
similar rights of any type under the laws of any governmental authority,
domestic or foreign, including all applications and registrations relating
to any of the foregoing.
1.7 AvantGo New Versions shall mean all updates, upgrades and successor
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versions of the AvantGo Windows CE Client and the AvantGo Client Modules
released by AvantGo during the term of this Agreement, provided, however,
that AvantGo New Versions shall not include enhancements to the Software or
optional offerings made in vertical markets to enterprise customers.
1.8 OEM shall mean an original equipment manufacturer of a Windows CE Device.
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1.9 Software shall collectively mean the AvantGo Windows CE Client and the
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AvantGo Client Modules. Software shall also include any AvantGo New
Versions.
1.10 Windows CE shall mean the Microsoft products described in Exhibit I,
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including all upgrades, updates, and successor versions thereto.
1.11 Windows CE Device shall mean a computing device incorporating Windows CE.
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1.12 Minimum Functionality shall have the meaning provided in Section 4.8.
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ARTICLE 2 - LICENSE GRANT
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2.1 License Grant to AvantGo Client Modules. AvantGo hereby grants to Microsoft
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and Microsoft hereby accepts a [******] nonexclusive, worldwide, [******]
license (i) to make, use, and reproduce the AvantGo Client Modules in
object code form in connection with Windows CE; (ii) to reproduce,
distribute and have reproduced and/or distributed, license (directly or
indirectly), rent or lease copies of, the AvantGo Client Modules in object
code form, provided such AvantGo Client Modules provide Minimum
Functionality and solely as such AvantGo Client Modules are included with,
and shall have their functionality accessed through, Windows CE; and (iii)
to sublicense the rights in the foregoing parts (i) and (ii) to third
parties subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 2.2 herein,
[******]. The foregoing license grants include a license under any current
and future patents owned or licensable by AvantGo to the extent necessary
to exercise any license right granted herein and to combine the AvantGo
Client Modules with any hardware and software in conjunction with Windows
CE Devices.
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2.2 License Restrictions. Microsoft shall license, or cause to be licensed, the
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Software under terms that are as protective as Microsoft licenses its own
software.
2.3 License to AvantGo Windows CE Client. AvantGo further grants to Microsoft
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and Microsoft hereby accepts a nonexclusive, worldwide, [******] license
(i) to make, use, and reproduce the AvantGo Windows CE Client in object
code form for all existing and future versions of Windows CE, other than
versions of Windows CE that contain AvantGo Windows CE Client Modules and
such AvantGo Windows CE Client Modules support the AvantGo service; and
(ii) to reproduce, distribute and have reproduced and/or distributed copies
of the AvantGo Windows CE Client in object code form, pursuant to an end
user license agreement of AvantGo, for all existing and future versions of
Windows CE other than versions of Windows CE that contain AvantGo Windows
CE Client Modules and only if such AvantGo Windows CE Client Modules
support the AvantGo service. The foregoing license grants include a license
under any current and future patents owned or licensable by AvantGo to the
extent necessary to exercise any license right granted herein; and to
combine the AvantGo Windows CE Client with any hardware and software in
conjunction with Windows CE Devices.
2.4 No Other Rights Granted. Except as expressly licensed under this Agreement,
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AvantGo and its licensors shall retain all right, title and interest in and
to the Software and all Intellectual Property Rights therein. Microsoft
shall not, directly or indirectly, (a) sell, assign, or otherwise transfer,
(b) use except as authorized by this Agreement, (c) decompile, disassemble
or otherwise analyze for reverse engineering purposes, or (d) modify or
change the Software in any manner.
2.5 No Obligation. In no event shall the license grants in Sections 2.1 and 2.3
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of this Agreement be construed as an obligation on Microsoft's part to
distribute the Software. Except as provided in Article 7, nothing in this
Agreement will be construed as restricting Microsoft's ability to acquire,
license, develop, manufacture or distribute for itself, or have others
acquire, license, develop, manufacture or distribute for Microsoft, similar
technology performing the same or similar functions as the Software, or to
market and distribute such similar technology in addition to, or in lieu
of, the Software. Except as provided in Article 7, nothing in this
Agreement will be construed as restricting AvantGo's ability to license,
develop, manufacture or distribute, directly or indirectly, similar
technology performing the same or similar functions as Windows CE or
Windows CE Devices, or to license to others the rights to market and
distribute the Software.
2.6 Marking Copies of the Software. AvantGo represents that the Software is
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copyrighted and published by AvantGo and that any markings or notices
thereon are proper and authorized. Provided such markings and notices are
not inconsistent with this Agreement, Microsoft agrees to reproduce such
copyright, trademark or patent notices to the extent that they appear on
the Software as delivered to Microsoft.
2.7 Import and Export Fees. Microsoft shall pay all import and export licenses
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and permits, customs charges and duty fees, if any, and shall take all
other actions, if any, required to accomplish the export and import of the
Software distributed by or on behalf of Microsoft.
ARTICLE 3 -DELIVERY, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE
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3.1 Delivery of AvantGo Client. AvantGo shall deliver the AvantGo Windows CE
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Client to Microsoft within sixty (60) days of the Effective Date. Microsoft
shall evaluate the AvantGo Windows CE Client and shall submit a written
acceptance or rejection to AvantGo within thirty (30) business days after
Microsoft's receipt of the AvantGo Windows CE Client. If Microsoft
identifies Errors in the AvantGo Windows CE Client prior to acceptance,
then AvantGo shall use commercially reasonable efforts to correct such
Errors within thirty (30) days following receipt of notice thereof.
Acceptance shall be in writing, and Microsoft shall not unreasonably
withhold its acceptance.
3.2 Delivery of AvantGo Client Modules. In the event AvantGo delivers AvantGo
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Client Modules to Microsoft, Microsoft shall evaluate the AvantGo Client
Modules and shall submit a written acceptance or rejection to AvantGo
within thirty (30) business days after Microsoft's receipt of the AvantGo
Client Modules. If Microsoft identifies
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Errors in the AvantGo Client Modules prior to acceptance, then AvantGo
shall use commercially reasonable efforts to correct such Errors within
thirty (30) days following receipt of notice thereof. Acceptance shall be
in writing, and Microsoft shall not unreasonably withhold its acceptance.
3.3 Support and Maintenance. Microsoft shall designate one person to act as the
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exclusive engineering point of contact with AvantGo with respect to all
support AvantGo provides to Microsoft hereunder. Microsoft may replace such
engineering contact with another contact with written notice to AvantGo.
AvantGo will (i) provide reasonable telephone consultation and advice to
such designated contact regarding technical support of the Software between
the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, Monday through
Friday, excluding Federal holidays; (ii) for a period of twelve (12) months
following each new release of the Software, support such new release and
the prior release of the Software only; provided that in no event will
AvantGo support versions of the Software other than the two (2) most
current versions of the Software; and (iii) make all AvantGo New Versions
available to Microsoft upon release by AvantGo. AvantGo shall have no
obligation under this Agreement to provide support to End Users or OEMs.
ARTICLE 4 - UNDERTAKINGS OF THE PARTIES
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4.1 Promotion to OEMs. Microsoft and AvantGo agree to use reasonable efforts to
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promote the AvantGo Windows CE Client to OEMs and to encourage OEMs to
install the AvantGo Windows CE Client on the OEM's Windows CE Device(s).
AvantGo agrees to attend joint meetings with OEMs as reasonably requested
by Microsoft to encourage such OEMs to include the AvantGo Windows CE
Client pre-installed on the OEM's Windows CE Device(s) in the event
Microsoft requests AvantGo to attend such meetings. Microsoft will consider
in good faith AvantGo's reasonable requests for joint meetings with OEMs
specified by AvantGo and, in Microsoft's sole judgment, endeavor to set up
such joint meetings.
4.2 Promotion to Content Providers. AvantGo agrees to use reasonable efforts to
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promote support for Windows CE and Windows CE Devices with content
providers. AvantGo will encourage content providers to either (i) not
indicate a specific operating system; or (ii) reflect, in neutral terms,
that the content operates on a Windows CE Device and such other devices as
may be applicable.
4.3 Windows CE Client Support. AvantGo and Microsoft agree to meet at least
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sixty (60) days prior to the release of a new version (other than a bug fix
or similar patch made to correct a particular customer problem) of the
AvantGo software to discuss and agree upon three specific Windows CE
devices that AvantGo will support for such new version. In addition to the
three Windows CE devices the parties will mutually agree upon, Microsoft
shall have the right to indicate one Windows CE device, in its sole
discretion, that AvantGo will support (collectively, the "Supported
Devices"). AvantGo will use reasonable best efforts to distribute and
commercially release new versions (other than a bug fix or similar patch
made to correct a particular customer problem) of the AvantGo Windows CE
Client software for the Supported Devices simultaneously, or prior to, the
distribution and commercial release of client software that supports other
operating system products that run devices which compete with the
identified Supported Devices subject to and taking into consideration the
following: (i) reasonable assistance and prompt technical support from
Microsoft with regard to technical issues that AvantGo could not reasonably
resolve without Microsoft's assistance (including, without limitation,
access to engineering assistance and provision of bug fixes or patches);
and (ii) reasonable assistance and prompt technical support from the
applicable OEM with regard to technical issues that AvantGo could not
reasonably resolve without such OEM's assistance (including, without
limitation, access to engineering assistance and provision of bug fixes or
patches). Nothing herein shall limit AvantGo's ability to provide customer
specific patches immediately upon their availability.
4.4 User Registration System. During the term of this Agreement, AvantGo agrees
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to host and maintain a web-based user registration facility ("User
Registration System") to record and deliver user registration information
to Microsoft. The user registration information shall consist of
information regarding End Users who wish to register that they are owners
of a Windows CE Device. AvantGo may, as part of the registration process,
allow such
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End User to simultaneously register for or subscribe to services offered by
AvantGo. AvantGo shall prepare, a quarterly report (the "Report") for
Microsoft that includes the following information: (i) End User data for
all End User registrations made during the applicable month in the form
identical to AvantGo's standard registration application subject to
AvantGo's published privacy policy, provided such End User has authorized
the use of such information; (ii) a demographic and usage pattern summary
profiling End Users to the extent that AvantGo creates such summaries; and
(iii) the total and monthly number of number of Windows CE registrations
completed through the User Registration System. In consideration of
AvantGo's hosting and collection of such data and provision of the monthly
Report, Microsoft shall pay [******] for each Acknowledged New
Registration. An "Acknowledged New Registration" shall not include any End
User of Windows CE already known to Microsoft and shall be identified by
Microsoft by comparing the registrations listed in the Report with
registrations of Windows CE End Users collected independently by, or on
behalf of, Microsoft. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of each Report,
Microsoft shall report to AvantGo the number of Acknowledged New
Registrations. AvantGo shall invoice Microsoft quarterly for the number of
Acknowledged New Registrations. Microsoft shall pay AvantGo within thirty
(30) days from receipt of such invoice. Demographic and usage pattern
summary information regarding the Windows CE End Users shall not be shared
with developers of operating system platforms except as aggregated with
data for other operating systems platforms.
4.5 Web Sites. Microsoft shall create a hypertext link to XxxxxXx.xxx
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incorporating an AvantGo logo identified and described on Exhibit II, on
the portion of the Microsoft web site dedicated to Windows CE. AvantGo
shall provide equal presence for Windows CE and other operating system
products on XxxxxXx.xxx. Microsoft's use of the AvantGo logo shall comply
with the trademark guidelines attached on Exhibit II.
4.6 PreRelease Programs. Each party shall allow the other party to participate
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in relevant prerelease programs for prerelease software.
4.7 Press Releases. Microsoft and AvantGo agree to announce the strategic
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relationship contained in this Agreement in a mutually agreeable press
release within ninety (90) days of the signing of this Agreement. The
parties agree that neither party shall make any announcement concerning the
execution or content of this Agreement without the other parties' express
written consent. However, either of the parties may at any time make
announcements which are required by applicable law, regulatory bodies, or
stock exchange or stock association rules, so long as the party so required
to make the announcement, promptly upon learning of such requirement,
notifies the other party of such requirement and discusses with the other
party in good faith the exact wording of any such announcement.
4.8 Future Enabling of AvantGo Windows CE Client Functionality and Windows CE.
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Microsoft intends to enable the inclusion of AvantGo Windows CE Client
functionality and allow or cause such functionality to be accessed by the
Microsoft software technology known as Pocket Internet Explorer ("PIE").
The parties agree that AvantGo and Microsoft shall cooperate in
facilitating such inclusion. The parties will work together to identify
necessary AvantGo Client Modules, reasonable delivery dates and the
required minimal functionality for the AvantGo Client Modules as included
with, and which functionality is accessed through, Windows CE ("Minimum
Functionality"). AvantGo shall provide Microsoft with a list of
functionality that AvantGo Client Modules should contain to enable PIE to
access XxxxxXx.xxx service and Microsoft shall provide AvantGo with
information regarding PIE interfaces that Microsoft deems necessary for
AvantGo to complete the development of any necessary AvantGo Client
Modules. The parties shall agree in writing to such Minimum Functionality
prior to any delivery of AvantGo Client Modules to Microsoft. The AvantGo
Client Modules shall be deemed to meet the Minimum Functionality
restriction in Section 2.1, if the reason the AvantGo Client Modules do not
meet Minimum Functionality is not directly attributable to Microsoft,
including, but not limited to, changes made by AvantGo which render the
AvantGo Client Modules incompatible with the AvantGo service. Any
confidential information and all Intellectual Property Rights existing as
of the Effective Date shall remain the property of the
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party owning such information or Intellectual Property Rights. Any
Intellectual Property Rights developed on or after the Effective Date by
either party independently pursuant to this Agreement shall be owned by the
party originating such technology subject to Article 7 hereof and any
ownership in underlying works or technology.
4.9 Other Areas of Potential Marketing Cooperation. The companies agree to
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conduct quarterly marketing meetings on mutually agreeable dates,
alternating locations between Redmond, Washington and San Mateo,
California. The parties agree to use reasonable efforts to develop a
marketing plan covering methods by which the parties will jointly promote
Windows CE products and AvantGo solutions. Joint promotion may include one
or more of the activities listed on Exhibit III.
4.10 Other Areas of Potential Cooperation. The parties agree that for a period
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of ninety (90) days following execution of this Agreement, Microsoft and
AvantGo will evaluate opportunities and, if the parties reach mutual
agreement regarding an appropriate relationship, negotiate in good faith
the terms and conditions of such a relationship. Examples of such
opportunities include the following:
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Except for the obligation to evaluate the above areas of cooperation,
nothing in this Section 4.10 shall be construed, either expressly, by
implication, estoppel or otherwise as giving rise to any legal obligation
of either party.
ARTICLE 5 - TERM AND TERMINATION
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5.1 Term. This Agreement will have a term of [******] years and shall
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automatically renew for additional one year periods unless either party
notifies the other of its intent not to renew at least thirty (30) days
prior to the Agreement's scheduled expiration.
5.2 Termination By Either Party For Cause. Either party may suspend performance
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and/or terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice at any time
if:
5.2.1 The other party is in material breach of any material warranty,
term, condition or covenant of this Agreement, other than those
contained in Article 7, and fails to cure that breach within thirty
(30) days after written notice thereof; or
5.2.2 The other party is in material breach of Article 7.
5.3 Obligations Upon Termination. Articles 1, 2.1 (only to the extent the
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grant under Article 2.1 is irrevocable pursuant to Article 6 hereof), 2.2,
2.6,
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2.7, 7, 8, 9 and 10 and all payment obligations incurred prior to
termination, shall survive the expiration or termination, of this
Agreement.
5.4 Effect of Expiration or Termination on Microsoft's License to AvantGo
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Windows CE Client. In the event of expiration or termination of this
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Agreement: (i) any licenses granted by Microsoft or its sublicensees to the
AvantGo Windows CE Client and AvantGo Client Modules shall continue in full
force and effect; and (ii) Microsoft shall cease making or reproducing the
AvantGo Windows CE Client (and, in the event that Article 2.1 is terminated
hereunder, the AvantGo Client Modules), but shall have the right to
continue to license, sell or otherwise dispose of copies of the AvantGo
Windows CE Client and, as applicable, AvantGo Client Modules, which are in
Microsoft's or its sublicensees' inventory on the date of such termination
or expiration.
ARTICLE 6 - EFFECT OF INCLUSION OF THE AVANTGO CLIENT MODULES WITH WINDOWS CE
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AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF THE WINDOWS CE CLIENT
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6.1 Notwithstanding anything else herein, at such time as Microsoft includes
the AvantGo Client Modules as licensed hereunder in at least one product
release of either Windows CE Services or a Windows CE OEM Adaptation Kit,
the license granted under Section 2.1 above shall be deemed to be
irrevocable.
6.2 Notwithstanding anything else herein, at such time as the earlier of the
following (i) Microsoft includes the AvantGo Client Modules as licensed
hereunder in at least one product release of Windows CE Services or Windows
CE OEM Adaptation Kit; (ii) Microsoft distributes (directly or indirectly)
the AvantGo Windows CE Client with a promotion in conjunction with a
Fortune 1000 company, or such other promotion mutually agreeable by the
parties; or (iii) Microsoft develops and includes in Windows CE a client
not utilizing or including the Software that is compatible with the
Xxxxxxx.xxx service and the Xxxxxxx.xxx service is the default service
accessed by such client: then AvantGo shall ensure that during the term of
this Agreement, AvantGo or an agent or licensee of AvantGo approved by
Microsoft in writing, shall run the client-server business that is capable
of supporting the Software used in connection with Windows CE, and of
providing content to End Users.
ARTICLE 7 - CONFIDENTIALITY
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The terms and conditions of this Agreement and information provided pursuant to
this Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Non-
Disclosure Agreement dated April 20, 1999 between Microsoft and AvantGo ("NDA").
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties hereby acknowledge and agree that
neither party shall be required to make any disclosure of source code or other
proprietary information unless and until a non-disclosure agreement satisfactory
to such disclosing party has been executed by the parties.
ARTICLE 8 - WARRANTIES AND INDEMNITY
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8.1 AvantGo warrants; (i) that AvantGo has not granted and will not grant any
rights in the Software to any third party which grant is inconsistent with
the rights granted to Microsoft in this Agreement; (ii) that to the best of
AvantGo's knowledge, the Software does not infringe any patent; (iii) that
the Software does not infringe any trade secret, copyright or other
proprietary right held by a third party, provided that Microsoft agrees
that AvantGo shall not be responsible for any settlement made by Microsoft
which would require an admission of AvantGo's breach of subsections (ii)
and (iii) without AvantGo's written permission, whose permission shall not
be unreasonably withheld. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED ABOVE,
AVANTGO DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES ON SOFTWARE AND SERVICES FURNISHED
HEREUNDER INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-
INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE.
8.2 AvantGo shall, at its expense and Microsoft's request, defend any claim or
action brought against Microsoft, and Microsoft's subsidiaries, affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, agents and independent contractors, to the
extent such action is based upon a claim that the Software infringes or
violates any patent, copyright, trade secret or other proprietary right of
a third party; and AvantGo shall indemnify and hold Microsoft harmless from
and against any costs, damages, and fees reasonably incurred by Microsoft,
including but not
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limited to fees of attorneys and other professionals, that are attributable
to such claim; provided that: (i) Microsoft gives AvantGo reasonably prompt
notice in writing of any such claim or action and permits AvantGo, to
answer and defend the claim or action; (ii) Microsoft provides AvantGo
information, assistance and authority, at AvantGo's expense, to assist
AvantGo in defending the claim or action; and (iii) AvantGo shall not be
responsible for any settlement made by Microsoft without AvantGo's written
permission, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. AvantGo
shall have no indemnity liability under this Section to the extent that the
claim or lawsuit is based upon Microsoft's modification of the Software.
8.3 Microsoft agrees that the indemnification under Article 8.2 shall not apply
and moreover, shall be extended to AvantGo and its subsidiaries,
affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents and independent
contractors, by Microsoft for any claim or action that is based upon the
(i) use of Software in connection or in combination with any hardware or
software other than Windows CE Devices and hardware and software used in
conjunction with Windows CE Devices, or (ii) use of Software delivered
hereunder in a manner for which the same were not designed, or (iii)
modification of the Software by or on behalf of Microsoft; to the extent
any such use or modification is the cause or basis of the claim or suit.
ARTICLE 9 - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO SECTION 7, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER
PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,
EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. [******]
NEITHER PARTY'S TOTAL LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL EXCEED [******]
UNITED STATES DOLLARS (US$[******]). FOR ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS ARISING HEREUNDER
OR RELATING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF.
ARTICLE 10 - MISCELLANEOUS
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10.1 Notices. All notices, authorizations, and requests sent to either party in
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connection with this Agreement shall be deemed given on the day they are
delivered in person or sent by air express courier, charges prepaid, and
addressed as follows (or to such other address as the party to receive the
notice or request so designates by written notice to the other).
If to AvantGo:
AvantGo, Inc.
0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
ATTN:_____________________
With a copy to: Xxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxx Coie LLP
Facsimile: [******]
If to Microsoft:
Microsoft Corporation
Xxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxx
Xxxxxxx, XX 00000-0000
Facsimile: [******]
ATTN: Vice President, Productivity Appliances Division
With a copy to: Law & Corporate Affairs
Facsimile: [******]
10.2 Relationship of Parties. Neither this Agreement, nor any terms and
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conditions contained herein, shall be construed as creating a partnership,
joint venture or agency relationship or as granting a franchise. Neither
party shall hold itself out as such contrary to the terms hereof by
advertising or otherwise, nor shall either of the parties become bound or
become liable because of any representation, action or omission of the
other.
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10.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement be held by a court of
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competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the
provisions shall be interpreted to the maximum extent as necessary to
carry out the intent of the parties and any remaining provisions, as
applicable, shall remain in full force and effect.
10.4 Waiver. Any waiver of a default or condition held by either party shall
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not be deemed a continuing waiver of such default or condition or a waiver
of any other default or condition.
10.5 Assignment Neither party may assign any of its rights, obligations or
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privileges (by operation of law or otherwise) hereunder without the
consent of the other party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
10.6 Captions. The heading of articles, sections and other subdivisions hereof
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are inserted only for the purpose of convenient reference and it is
recognized that they may not adequately or accurately describe the
contents of the paragraph that they head. Such headings shall not be
deemed to govern, limit, modify or in any other manner affect the scope,
meaning or intent of the provisions of this agreement, or any part or
portion thereof, nor shall they otherwise be given any legal effect.
10.7 Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, performed under and
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construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without
giving effect to the Conflict of law principles thereof.
10.8 Jurisdiction and Process. The parties hereby consent to the exclusive
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jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts of New York, New
York. Process may be served on any party by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid,
certified or registered, return receipt requested, or by such other method
as is authorized by law.
10.9 Attorneys' Fees. If Microsoft or AvantGo employs attorneys to enforce any
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rights arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs,
including expert witness fees.
10.10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement does not constitute an offer by either
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party and it shall not be effective until signed by all parties. This
Agreement, and the NDA referenced in Article 7, constitute the entire
Agreement and understanding between the parties as to the subject matter
hereof, and supersedes and replaces all prior or contemporaneous
Agreements, written or oral, as to such subject matter. This Agreement may
be changed only in writing stating that it is an amendment or modification
to this Agreement, and signed by an authorized representative of each of
the parties hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have entered into this Agreement as of the
Effective Date.
AVANTGO, INC. MICROSOFT CORPORATION
/s/Xxxxx Xxx /s/ XXX
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By (Sign) By (Sign)
Xxxxx Xxx Harel Kodes^
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Name (Print) Name (Print)
CEO Vice President
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Title Title
5/28/99 June 2, 1999
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Date Date
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