Distribution Rights Agreement
Exhibit
10.S
AGREEMENT
(the
“Agreement”) dated as of October 16, 2006, by and between FOOD for HEALTH Intl.
(hereinafter referred to as “FH”) having its principal offices at 0000 Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx Xxx, Xxxx, XX 00000 and SEYCHELLE
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS INC. (hereinafter
referred to as “SEYCHELLE”), having its principal offices at 00000 Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000.
WHEREAS,
FH now
desires to be designated by SEYCHELLE as a distributor of certain of the water
filtration products manufactured and sold by SEYCHELLE under the Aqua Gear
brand
name which products are described on Exhibit “A” hereto (and are each herein
referred to individually as a “PRODUCT” and, collectively, as the “PRODUCTS”),
and thereby to have and hold the right to distribute and sell each of the
PRODUCTS within THE TERRITORY during the time periods provided herein;
and
WHEREAS,
SEYCHELLE is willing to designate and empower FH as a distributor of the
PRODUCTS in THE TERRITORY on the terms and conditions as set forth
herein.
NOW
THEREFORE,
in
consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and for other and good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree
as
follows:
1.
Grant
of Distribution Rights
A.
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SEYCHELLE
hereby grants to FH the right to distribute and sell each of the
PRODUCTS
within THE TERRITORY for a period of ten (10) years. The Agreement
may be
extended by the mutual consent of both
parties.
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B.
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The
Distribution Rights are granted on a non-exclusive basis for a six
(6)
month period from the date of this Agreement. However, SEYCHELLE
agrees to
put forth best efforts not to interfere with FH’s sales programs, and will
not directly or indirectly call on customers identified in Exhibit
“C”.
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C.
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It
is anticipated that bottle sales volume at the end of the six month
period
will be at a run rate of approximately 100,000 units per
month.
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D.
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At
the conclusion of six months, the parties agree to discuss exclusivity
for
all sales in THE TERRITORY, by product and distribution channel,
based
upon mutually agreed upon performance requirements. Exclusivity will
not
be unreasonably withheld by SEYCHELLE.
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E.
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FH
shall have the right to represent itself as a distributor for each
of the
PRODUCTS within THE TERRITORY in printed communications, public marketing,
promotional materials and in any discussions with private parties
or
governmental agencies.
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2. Obligations
of FH as Distributor
A.
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In
consideration of the grant of Distribution Rights made to FH in Section
1., above, FH hereby agrees that it will undertake, at its own reasonable
expense and using its best efforts, to open distribution channels
for each
of the PRODUCTS, set forth in Exhibit “A”, within all applicable major
distribution channels including retail, military, and governmental.
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B.
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FH
shall be exclusively responsible for all sales, promotion, advertising,
creative and marketing expenses relating to its distribution and
sale of
the PRODUCTS.
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3.
Price of Products to XX
X.
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SEYCHELLE
hereby agrees to sell to FH, on presentment of written purchase orders
therefore, such quantity or quantities of each PRODUCT as FH shall
request, in each case at the per unit price for such PRODUCT established
by SEYCHELLE covered in Exhibit “B” annexed
hereto
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B.
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FH
shall be responsible for all costs of shipping the purchased PRODUCTS
from
point of manufacture (domestic or international).
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C.
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The
Terms of Sale are set forth in Exhibit “B” annexed
hereto.
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4. The
Territory
THE
TERRITORY is the United States and Mexico. Other countries may be added at
the
mutual consent of both parties
5.
Termination
of the Agreement
Either
party may terminate this Agreement with sixty (60) days written notice to the
other. However, both parties agree to be bound by all obligations incurred
prior
to the termination of the Agreement including any and all payments outstanding.
6.
Miscellaneous
Provisions.
A.
Modification:
No
modification, waiver or amendment of any term or condition of this Agreement
shall be effective unless and until it shall be reduced to writing and signed
by
both of the parties hereto or their legal representatives.
B.
Waiver:
Failure
by either party at any time to require performance by the other party or to
claim a breach of any term of this Agreement will not be construed as a waiver
of any right under this Agreement, will not affect any subsequent breach, will
not affect the effectiveness of this Agreement or any part thereof, and will
not
prejudice either party as regards any subsequent action.
C.
Severability:
If
any
term or provision of this Agreement should be declared invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement
shall be unimpaired.
D.
Complete
Agreement: This
Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties with respect
to
the subject matter hereof and supersedes in all respects all prior proposals,
negotiations, conversations, discussions and agreements between the parties
concerning the subject matter hereof.
E.
Assignment:
This
Agreement may not be assigned, in whole or in part, by either party hereto
without prior written consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
F.
Governing
Law: This
agreement shall be constituted and governed according to the laws of the State
of California.
G.
Compliance
with Laws: The
parties hereto represent and agree each for itself that they and their
respective employees, agents and subcontractors will comply with all applicable
local laws, ordinances, regulations and codes in the performance of their
respective services, duties and obligations under this Agreement.
H.
Force
Majeure: Either
party is excused from performance and shall not be liable for any delay in
performance or delivery or for non-performance or non-delivery, in whole or
in
part, caused by the occurrence of any contingency beyond the control of the
parties including, but not limited to, work stoppages, fires, civil
disobedience, riots, rebellions, accident, explosion, flood, storm, acts of
God
and similar occurrences. Either party may terminate or suspend its obligations
under this Agreement if such obligations are prevented by any of the above
events to the extent such events are beyond the reasonable control of the party
whose reasonable performance is prevented.
I.
Counterparts:
This
Agreement may be executed in counterparts each of which shall be deemed an
original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the
same.
J.
Notices:
All
notices to be given and payments to be made to FH hereunder shall be sent to
FOOD For HEALTH Intl., 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx Xxx, Xxxx, XX 00000 attention:
Mr.
Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Director of Operations. All notices to SEYCHELLE, to be made
hereunder shall be given or made to SEYCHELLE at 00000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Xxx
Xxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000 Attention: Mr. Xxxx Xxxxxx, President and CEO. All notices
shall be sent by registered or certified mail or by a nationally recognized
overnight delivery service and shall be deemed to have been given at the time
such notice is received.
7.
Confidentiality.
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A.
The
information furnished or disclosed by either party to the other in connection
with this Agreement and the performance of the respective party’s services,
duties and obligations hereunder, may contain or reflect confidential
information with respect to the business operations and practices of the
parties, any selling properties and/or buying sponsors (“Confidential
Information”). Confidential Information furnished by either party to the other
shall be used exclusively and only in connection with this
Agreement.
B.
The
parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the unauthorized disclosure of use
of
any Confidential Information may cause immediate and irreparable injury to
the
party which has disclosed that Confidential Information to the other party,
injury which can not be adequately compensated by monetary damages. Accordingly,
each party hereto authorizes the other party to seek any temporary or permanent
injunctive relief necessary to prevent such disclosure or use, or threat
thereof. Further, each party hereto consent to the jurisdiction of any federal
or state court sitting in the State of California for purposes of any suit
seeking such injunctive relief, and consents to the service of process therein
by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
ACCEPTED
AND AGREED TO:
FOOD
for HEALTH
By:
/s/Xxxx X. McDougal_____ Date:
October 16, 2006
Xxxx
X.
XxXxxxxx, Vice President
SEYCHELLE
By:
/s/ Xxxx Palmer__________ Date:
October 16, 2006
Xxxx Xxxxxx, President and CEO
EXHIBIT
“A”
The
PRODUCTS covered by this Agreement include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Aqua
Gear Brand
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18oz
Portable filter bottle - Sport (regular and special
sleeve)
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18oz
Portable filter bottle - Sport (twin
pack)
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24oz
Portable filter bottle - Adventurer
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30oz
Portable filter bottle - Explorer
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30oz
portable canteen
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Pure
Water Straw
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Bottled
water cap filter system
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Hydration
backpack
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Pitcher
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Pure
water pump
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Redi
Chlor chlorine tablets
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In-line
filters
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All
replacement filters
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EXHIBIT
“B”
FH
purchases of PRODUCT from SEYCHELLE will be priced as follows:
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Portable
Bottles
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The
18oz
portable Sport bottle for the FH preparedness pack is $5.50 (which includes
chlorine tablets). There is no filter replacement.
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All
Other Seychelle Products
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18oz
Portable filter bottle w/chlorine tablets - Sport - $8.00 ea.or $16.00
twin pack
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24oz
Portable filter bottle - Adventurer -
$8.38
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30oz
Portable filter bottle - Explorer -
$10.48
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30oz
Portable canteen - $8.38
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Pure
water straw - $6.38
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Bottled
water cap filter system - $4.18
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Water
pitcher - $20.00
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Pure
Water pump - $9.95
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Hydration
backpack, Redi-Chlor tablets, in-line filters and replacement filters
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prices to be determined.
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Note:
Prices are for product only, in bulk quantities. Special packaging requirements
are additional.
5.
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Terms
and Conditions
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FOB
our plant in San Juan Capistrano,
CA.
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Payment
in US dollars.
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Prices
subject to change with sixty (60) days written
notice.
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Payment
terms: 50% cash down with order - 50% Net 30 days after
shipment.
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Special
terms for individual customers can be agreed upon by the mutual consent
of
both parties as needed.
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EXHIBIT
“C”
The
current and prospective customers of FH that are subject to the non-contact,
non-solicit clause contained in this Agreement are:
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Costco
- and all Costco affiliates and entities such as Xxxxxx.xxx,
etc.
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Sams’s
Club
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WalMart
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X.X.’s
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Walgreen’s
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