EXHIBIT 4.1
PROMISSARY NOTE
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Principal Loan Date Maturity Loan No. Call Collateral Account Officer Initials
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$509,000.00 06-01-97 06-01-2000 20 310
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References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this
document to any particular loan or item.
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Borrower: New Horizons Computer Learning Center Lender: Marine National Bank
of Santa Xxx, Inc. Newport Beach Office
ATTN: Xxxxxx Xxxxx, 0000 X. Xxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000 000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx Xxx, XX 00000 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
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Principal Amount: $509,000.00 Interest Rate: 9.500% Date of Note: June 1, 1997
PROMISE TO PAY. NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER OF SANTA XXX, INC.
("Borrower") promises to pay to MARINE NATIONAL BANK ("Lender"), or order, in
lawful money of the United States of America, the principal amount of Five
Hundred Nine Thousand & 00/100 Dollars ($509,000.00), together with interest at
the rate of 9.500% per annum on the unpaid outstanding principal balance from
June 1, 1997, until paid in full.
PAYMENT. Borrower will pay this loan on demand, or if no demand is made, in 35
payments of $16,337.86 each payment and an irregular last payment estimated at
$16,337.69. Borrower's first payment is due July 1, 1997, and all subsequent
payments are due on the same day of each month after that. Borrower's final
payment will be due on June 1, 2000, and will be for all principle and all
accrued Interest not yet paid. Payments include principle and interest. Interest
on this Note is computed on a 365/360 simple interest basis; that is, by
applying the ratio of the annual interest rate over a year of 360 days,
multiplied by the outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the actual number
of days the principal balance is outstanding. Borrower will pay Lender at
Lender's address shown above or at such other place as Lender may designate in
writing. Unless otherwise agreed or required by applicable law, payments will be
applied first to accrued unpaid interest, then to principal, and any remaining
amount to any unpaid collection costs and late charges.
PREPAYMENT; MINIMUM INTEREST CHARGE. Borrower agrees that all loan fees and
other prepaid finance charges are earned fully as of the date of the loan and
will not be subject to refund upon early payment (whether voluntary or as a
result of default), except as otherwise required by law. In any event, even upon
full prepayment of this Note, Borrower understands that Lender is entitled to a
minimum interest charge of $100.00. Other than Borrower's obligation to pay any
minimum interest charge, Borrower may pay without penalty all or a portion of
the amount owed earlier than it is due. Early payments will not, unless agreed
to by Lender in writing, relieve Borrower of Borrower's obligation to continue
to make payments under the payment schedule. Rather, they will reduce the
principal balance due and may result in Borrower making fewer payments..
LATE CHARGE. If a payment is 10 days or more late, Borrower will be charged
5.000% of the regularly scheduled payment or $5.00, whichever is greater.
DEFAULT. Borrower will be in default if any of the following happens: (a)
Borrower fails to make any payment when due. (b) Borrower breaks any promise
Borrower has made to Lender, or Borrower fails to comply with or to perform when
due any other term, obligation, covenant, or condition contained in this Note or
any agreement related to this Note, or in any other agreement or loan Borrower
has with Lender.
(c) Any representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or
on Borrower's behalf is false or misleading in any material respect either now
or at the time made or furnished. (d) Borrower becomes insolvent, a receiver is
appointed for any part of Borrower's property, Borrower makes an assignment for
the benefit of creditors, or any proceeding is commenced either by Borrower or
against Borrower under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws. (e) Any creditor tries
to take any of Borrower's property on or in which Lender has a lien or security
interest. This includes a garnishment of any of Borrower's accounts with Lender.
(f) Any guarantor dies or any of the other events described in this default
section occurs with respect to any guarantor of this Note. (g) A material
adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial condition, or Lender believes the
prospect of payment or performance of the indebtedness is impaired. (h) Lender
in good xxxxx xxxxx itself insecure.
If any default, other than a default in payment, is curable and if Borrower has
not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of this Note within
the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured (and no event of default will
have occurred). If Borrower, after receiving written notice from Lender
demanding cure of such default: (a) cures the default within fifteen (15) days;
or (b) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiates
steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure
the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary
steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical.
LENDER'S RIGHTS. Upon default, Lender may declare the entire unpaid principal
balance on this Note and all accrued unpaid interest immediately due, without
notice, and then Borrower will pay that amount. Upon Borrower's failure to pay
all amounts declared due pursuant to this section, including failure to pay upon
final maturity, Lender, at its option, may also, if permitted under applicable
law, increase the interest rate on this Note to 5.000 percentage points. Lender
may hire or pay someone else to help collect this Note if Borrower does not pay.
Borrower also will pay Lender that amount. This includes, subject to any limits
under applicable law, Lender's attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses
whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys' fees and legal expenses
for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic
stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection
services. Borrower also will pay any court costs, in addition to all other sums
provided by law. This Note has been delivered to Lender and accepted by Lender
in the State of California. If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender's
request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of ORANGE County, the State
of California. Lender and Borrower hereby waive the right to any jury trial in
any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by either Lender or Borrower
against the other. This Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California.
RIGHT OF SETOFF. Borrower grants to Lender a contractual possessory security
interest in, and hereby assigns, conveys, delivers, pledges, and transfers to
Lender all Borrower's right, title and interest in and to, Borrower's accounts
with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account), including
without limitation all accounts held jointly with someone else and all accounts
Borrower may open in the future, excluding however all XXX and Xxxxx accounts,
and all trust accounts for which the grant of a security interest would be
prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by
applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on this Note against any and
all such accounts.
COLLATERAL. This Note is secured by A COMMERICAL SECURITY AGREEMENT DATED JUNE
1, 1997, EXECUTED BY BORROWER OR PLEDGOR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS NOTE.
GENERAL PROVISIONS. This Note is payable on demand. The inclusion of specific
default provisions or rights of Lender shall not preclude Lender's right to
declare payment of this Note on its demand. Lender may delay or forgo enforcing
any of its rights or remedies under this Note without losing them. Borrower and
any other person who signs, guarantees or endorses this Note, to the extend
allowed by law, waive any applicable statute of limitations, presentment, demand
for payment, protest and notice of dishonor. Upon any change in the terms of
this Note, and unless otherwise expressly stated in writing, no party who signs
this Note, whether as maker, guarantor, accommodation maker or endorser, shall
be released from liability. All such parties agree that Lender may renew or
extend (repeatedly and for any
length of time) this loan, or release any party or guarantor or collateral; or
impair, fail to realize upon or perfect Lender's security interest in the
collateral; and take any other action deemed necessary by Lender without the
consent of or notice to anyone. All such parties also agree that Lender may
modify this loan without the consent of or notice to anyone other than the party
with whom the modification is made.
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PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS NOTE, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF
THIS NOTE. BORROWER AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THE NOTE AND ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF
A COMPLETED COPY OF THE NOTE.
BORROWER:
NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER OF METROPOLITAN NEW YORK, INC.
By: _______________________________________________
XXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
COMMERCIAL GUARANTY
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Principal Loan Date Maturity Loan No. Call Collateral Account Officer Initials
$509,000 00-00-00 06-01-00 20 310
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References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this
document to any particular loan or item.
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Borrower: NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING Lender: MARINE NATIONAL BANK
CENTER OF SANTA XXX, INC. NEWPORT BEACH OFFICE
ATTN: XXXXXX XXXXX 000 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
0000 XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXX 000 XXXXXXX XXXXX, XX 00000
XXXXX XXX, XX 00000
Guarantor: NEW HORIZONS WORLDWIDE, INC.
000 XXXXXX XXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX, XX 00000
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AMOUNT OF GUARANTY. The principal amount of this Guaranty is Five Hundred Nine
Thousand & 00/100 Dollars ($509,000.00).
GUARANTY. For good and valuable consideration, NEW HORIZONS WORLDWIDE, INC.
("Guarantor") absolutely and unconditionally guarantees and promises to pay to
MARINE NATIONAL BANK (" Lender") or Its order, on demand, in legal tender of the
United States of America, the Indebtedness (as that term is defined below) of
NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER OF SANTA XXX, INC. ("Borrower") to Lender
on the terms and conditions set forth in this Guaranty.
DEFINITIONS. The following words shall have the following meanings when used in
this Guaranty:
Borrower. The word Borrower means NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER OF
SANTA XXX, INC.
Guarantor. The word Guarantor means NEW HORIZONS WORLDWIDE, INC.
Guaranty. The word "Guaranty" means this Guaranty made by Guarantor for the
benefit of Lender dated JUNE 1, 1997.
INDEBTEDNESS. The word "Indebtedness" means the Note, including (a) all
principal, (b) all interest, (c) all late charges, (d) all loan fees and loan
charges, and (e) all collection costs and expenses relating to the Note or to
any collateral for the Note. Collection costs and expenses include without
limitation all of Lender's attorney's fees and Lender's legal expenses, whether
or not suit is instituted, and attorney's fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy
proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or
injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services.
LENDER. The word "Lender" means MARINE NATIONAL BANK, its successors and
assigns.
NOTE. The word "Note" means the promissory note or credit agreement dated June
1, 1997, in the original principal amount of $509,00000 from Borrower to Lender,
together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of,
consolidations of, and substitutions for the promissory note or agreement.
RELATED DOCUMENTS. The words "Related Documents" mean and include without
limitation all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements,
environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of
trust, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or
hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness.
MAXIMUM LIABILITY. The maximum liability of Guarantor under this Guaranty shall
not exceed at any one time the sum of the principal amount of $509,000.00, plus
all interest thereon, plus all of Lender's costs, expenses, and attorney's fees
Incurred in connection with or relating to (a) the collection of the
indebtedness, (b) the collection and sale of any collateral for the Indebtedness
or this Guaranty, or (c) the enforcement of this Guaranty. Attorney's fees
include, without limitation, attorney's fees whether or not there is a lawsuit,
and if there is a lawsuit, any fees and costs for trial and appeals.
The above limitation on liability is not a restriction on the amount of the
Indebtedness of Borrower to Lender either in the aggregate or at any one time.
If Lender presently holds one or more guaranties, or hereafter receives
additional guaranties from Guarantor, the rights of Lender under all guaranties
shall be cumulative. This Guaranty shall not (unless specifically provided below
to the contrary) affect or invalidate any such other guaranties The liability of
Guarantor will be the aggregate liability of Guarantor under the terms of this
Guaranty and any such other unterminated guaranties.
NATURE OF GUARANTY. Guarantor intends to guarantee at all times the performance
and prompt payment when due, whether at maturity or earlier by reason of
acceleration or otherwise, of all Indebtedness within the limits set forth in
the preceding section of this Guaranty.
DURATION OF GUARANTY. This Guaranty will take effect when received by Lender
without the necessity of any acceptance by Lender, or any notice to Guarantor or
to Borrower, and will continue in full force until all indebtedness shall have
been fully and finally paid and satisfied and all other obligations of Guarantor
under this Guaranty shall have been performed in full. Release of any other
guarantor or termination of any other guaranty of the Indebtedness shall not
affect the liability of Guarantor under this Guaranty. A revocation received by
Lender from any one or more Guarantors shall not affect the liability of any
remaining Guarantors under this Guaranty.
GUARANTOR'S AUTHORIZATION TO LENDER. Guarantor authorizes Lender, without notice
or demand and without lessening Guarantor's liability under this Guaranty, from
time to time: (a) to make one or more additional secured or unsecured loans to
Borrower, to lease equipment or other goods to Borrower, or otherwise to extend
additional credit to Borrower; (b) to alter, compromise, renew, extend,
accelerate, or otherwise change one or more times the time for payment or other
terms of the Indebtedness or any part of the Indebtedness, Including Increases
and decreases of the rate of Interest on the Indebtedness; extensions may be
repeated and may be for longer than the original loan term; (c) to release,
substitute, agree not to xxx, or deal with any one or more of Borrower's
sureties, endorsers, or other guarantors on any terms or in any manner Lender
may choose; (d) to determine how, when and what application of payments and
credits shall be made on the Indebtedness; (e) to apply such security and direct
the order or manner of sale thereof, Including without Imitation, any
nonjudicial sale permitted by the terms of the controlling security agreement or
deed of trust, as Lender in its discretion may determine; (f) to sell, transfer,
assign, or grant participations in all or any part of the Indebtedness; and (g)
to assign or transfer this Guaranty in whole or in part.
GUARANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Guarantor represents and warrants to
Lender that (a) no representations or agreements of any kind have been made to
Guarantor which would limit or qualify in any way the terms of this Guaranty;
(b) this Guaranty is executed at Borrower's request and not at the request of
Lender; (c) Guarantor has full power, right and authority to enter into this
Guaranty; (d) the provisions of this Guaranty do not conflict with or result in
a default under any agreement or other instrument binding upon Guarantor and do
not result in a violation of any law, regulation, court decree or order
applicable to Guarantor; (e) Guarantor has not and will not, without the prior
written consent of Lender, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of all or
substantially all of Guarantor's assets, or any interest therein; (f) upon
Lender's request, Guarantor will provide to Lender financial and credit
information in form acceptable to Lender, and all such financial information
which currently has been, and all future financial information which will be
provided to Lender is and will be true and correct in all material respects and
fairly present the financial condition of Guarantor as of the dates the
financial information is provided; (g) no material adverse change has occurred
in Guarantor's financial condition since the date of the most recent financial
statements provided to Lender and no event has occurred which may materially
adversely affect Guarantor's financial condition; (h) no litigation, claim,
investigation, administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for
unpaid taxes) against Guarantor is pending or threatened; (i) Lender has made no
representation to Guarantor as to the creditworthiness of Borrower; and j)
Guarantor has established adequate means of obtaining from Borrower on a
continuing basis information regarding Borrower's financial condition. Guarantor
agrees to keep adequately informed from such means of any facts, events, or
circumstances which might in any way affect Guarantor's risks under this
Guaranty, and Guarantor further agrees that, absent a request for information,
Lender shall have no obligation to disclose to Guarantor any Information or
documents acquired by Lender in the course of its relationship with Borrower.
GUARANTOR'S WAIVERS. Except as prohibited by applicable law, Guarantor waives
any right to require Lender to (a) make any presentment, protest, demand, or
notice of any kind, including notice of change of any terms of repayment of the
Indebtedness, default by Borrower or any other guarantor or surety, any action
or nonaction taken by Borrower, Lender, or any other guarantor or surety of
Borrower, or the creation of new or additional Indebtedness; (b) proceed against
any person, including Borrower, before proceeding against Guarantor; (c) proceed
against any collateral for the Indebtedness, including Borrower's collateral,
before proceeding against Guarantor; (d) apply any payments or proceeds received
against the Indebtedness in any order; (e) give notice of the terms, time, and
place of any sale of the collateral pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code or
any other law governing such sale; (f) disclose any information about the
Indebtedness, the Borrower, the collateral, or any other guarantor or surety, or
about any action or nonaction of Lender; or (g) pursue any remedy or course of
action in Lender's power whatsoever. Guarantor also waives any and all rights or
defenses arising by reason of (h) any disability or other defense of Borrower,
any other guarantor or surety or any other person; (i) the cessation from any
cause whatsoever, other than payment in full, of the Indebtedness; (j) the
application of proceeds of the Indebtedness by Borrower for purposes other than
the purposes understood and intended by Guarantor and Lender; (k) any act of
omission or commission by Lender which directly or indirectly results in or
contributes to the discharge of Borrower or any other guarantor or surety, or
the Indebtedness, or the loss or release of any collateral by operation of law
or otherwise; (I) any statute of limitations in any action under this Guaranty
or on the Indebtedness; or (m) any modification or change in terms of the
Indebtedness, whatsoever, including without limitation, the renewal, extension,
acceleration, or other change in the time payment of the Indebtedness is due and
any change in the interest rate, and including any such modification or change
in terms after revocation of this Guaranty on Indebtedness incurred prior to
such revocation. Until all Indebtedness is paid in full, Guarantor waives all
rights and any defenses Guarantor may have arising out of an election of
remedies by Lender even though that election of remedies, such as a nonjudicial
foreclosure with respect to security for a guaranteed obligation, has destroyed
Guarantor's rights of subrogation and reimbursement against Borrower or any
other guarantor or surety by operation of Section 580a, 580b, 580d and 726 of
the California Code of Civil Procedure or otherwise. This waiver includes,
without limitation, any loss
of rights Guarantor may suffer by reason of any rights or protections of
Borrower in connection with any anti-deficiency laws or other laws limiting or
discharging the Indebtedness or Borrower's obligations (including, without
limitation, Sections 726, 580a, 580b, and 580d of the California Code of Civil
Procedure). Guarantor waives all rights and protections of any kind which
Guarantor may have for any reason, which would affect or limit the amount of any
recovery by Lender from Guarantor following a nonjudicial sale or judicial
foreclosure of any real or personal property security for the Indebtedness
including, but not limited to, the right to any fair market value hearing
pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 580a. Guarantor
understands and agrees that the foregoing waivers are waivers of substantive
rights and defenses to which Guarantor might otherwise be entitled under state
and federal law. The rights and defenses waived include, without limitation,
those provided by California laws of suretyship and guaranty, anti-deficiency
laws, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Guarantor acknowledges that Guarantor has
provided these waivers of rights and defenses with the intention that they be
fully relied upon by Lender. Until all Indebtedness is paid in full, Guarantor
waives any right to enforce any remedy Lender may have against Borrower or any
other guarantor, surety, or other person, and further, Guarantor waives any
right to participate in any collateral for the Indebtedness now or hereafter
held by Lender.
If now or hereafter (a) Borrower shall be or become insolvent, and (b) the
Indebtedness shall not at all times until paid be fully secured by collateral
pledged by Borrower, Guarantor hereby forever waives and relinquishes in favor
of Lender and Borrower, and their respective successors, any claim or right to
payment Guarantor may now have or hereafter have or acquire against Borrower, by
subrogation or otherwise, so that at no time shall Guarantor be or become a
"creditor of Borrower within the meaning of 11 U.S.C. section 547(b), or any
successor provision of the Federal bankruptcy laws.
GUARANTOR'S UNDERSTANDING WITH RESPECT TO WAIVERS. Guarantor warrants and agrees
that each of the waivers set forth above is made with Guarantor's full knowledge
of its significance and consequences and that, under the circumstances, the
waivers are reasonable and not contrary to public policy or law. If any such
waiver is determined to be contrary to any applicable law or public policy, such
waiver shall be effective only to the extent permitted by law or public policy.
LENDER'S RIGHT OF SETOFF. In addition to all liens upon and rights of setoff
against the moneys, securities or other property of Guarantor given to Lender by
law, Lender shall have, with respect to Guarantor's obligations to Lender under
this Guaranty and to the extent permitted by law, a contractual possessory
security interest in and a right of setoff against, and Guarantor hereby
assigns, conveys, delivers, pledges, and transfers to Lender all of Guarantor's
right, title and interest in and to, all deposits, moneys, securities and other
property of Guarantor now or hereafter in the possession of or on deposit with
Lender, whether held in a general or special account or deposit, excluding
however all XXX, Xxxxx, and trust accounts. Every such security interest and
right of setoff may be exercised without demand upon or notice to Guarantor. No
security interest or right of setoff shall be deemed to have been waived by any
act or conduct on the part of Lender or by any neglect to exercise such right of
setoff or to enforce such security interest or by any delay in so doing. Every
right of setoff and security interest shall continue in full force and effect
until such right of setoff or security interest is specifically waived or
released by an instrument in writing executed by Lender.
SUBORDINATION OF BORROWER'S DEBTS TO GUARANTOR. Guarantor agrees that the
Indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, whether now existing or hereafter created,
shall be prior to any claim that Guarantor may now have or hereafter acquire
against Borrower, whether or not Borrower becomes insolvent. Guarantor hereby
expressly subordinates any claim Guarantor may have against Borrower, upon any
account whatsoever, to any claim that Lender may now or hereafter have against
Borrower. In the event of insolvency and consequent liquidation of the assets of
Borrower, through bankruptcy, by an assignment for the benefit of creditors, by
voluntary liquidation, or otherwise, the assets of Borrower applicable to the
payment of the claims of both Lender and Guarantor shall be paid to Lender and
shall be first applied by Lender to the Indebtedness of Borrower to Lender.
Guarantor does hereby assign to Lender all claims which it may have or acquire
against Borrower or against any assignee or trustee in bankruptcy of Borrower;
provided however, that such assignment shall be effective only for the purpose
of assuring to Lender full payment in legal tender of the Indebtedness. If
Lender so requests, any notes or credit agreements now or hereafter evidencing
any debts or obligations of Borrower to Guarantor shall be marked with a legend
that the same are subject to this Guaranty and shall be delivered to Lender.
Guarantor agrees, and Lender hereby is authorized, in the name of Guarantor,
from time to time to execute and file financing statements and continuation
statements and to execute such other documents and to take such other actions as
Lender deems necessary or appropriate to perfect, preserve and enforce its
rights under this Guaranty.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of
this Guaranty:
INTEGRATION, AMENDMENT. Guarantor warrants, represents and agrees that this
Guaranty, together with any exhibits or schedules incorporated herein, fully
Incorporates the agreements and understandings of Guarantor with Lender with
respect to the subject matter hereof and all prior negotiations, drafts, and
other extrinsic communications between Guarantor and Lender shall have no
evidentiary effect whatsoever. Guarantor further agrees that Guarantor has read
and fully understands the terms of this Guaranty; Guarantor has had the
opportunity to be advised by Guarantor's attorney with respect to this Guaranty;
the Guaranty fully reflects Guarantor's intentions and parol evidence is not
required to interpret the terms of this Guaranty. Guarantor hereby indemnifies
and holds Lender harmless from all losses, claims, damages, and costs (including
Lender's attorneys' fees) suffered or incurred by Lender as a result of any
breach by Guarantor of the warranties, representations and agreements of this
paragraph. No alteration or amendment to this Guaranty shall be effective unless
given in writing and signed by the parties sought to be charged or bound by the
alteration or amendment.
APPLICABLE LAW. This Guaranty has been delivered to Lender and accepted by
Lender in the State of California. If there is a lawsuit, Guarantor agrees upon
Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of ORANGE County,
State of California. Lender and Guarantor hereby waive the right to any jury
trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by either Lender or
Guarantor against the other. This Guaranty shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California.
ATTORNEYS' FEES; EXPENSES. Guarantor agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's
costs and expenses, including attorney's fees and Lender's legal expenses,
incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Guaranty. Lender may pay
someone else to help enforce this Guaranty, and Guarantor shall pay the costs
and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender's attorneys
fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorney's
fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (and including efforts to
modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated
post-judgment collection services. Guarantor also shall pay all court costs and
such additional fees as may be directed by the court.
NOTICES. All notices required to be given under this Guaranty and all requests
and other communications shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been
duly delivered if delivered either personally, by overnight delivery service or
three days from the date of mailing by certified mail, return receipt requested,
or on the date of first refusal of delivery, to the parties at their addresses
set forth above or such other address as a party may designate in the manner
provided herein for giving of notices. All revocation notices by Guarantor shall
be in writing and shall be effective only upon delivery to Lender as provided
above in the section titled "DURATION OF GUARANTY." If there is more than one
Guarantor, notice to any Guarantor will constitute notice to all Guarantors. For
notice purposes, Guarantor agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of
Guarantor's current address.
INTERPRETATION. In all cases where there is more than one Borrower or Guarantor,
then all words used in this Guaranty in the singular shall be deemed to have
been used in the plural where the context and construction so require; and where
there is more than one Borrower named in this Guaranty or when this Guaranty is
executed by more than one Guarantor, the words "Borrower" and "Guarantor"
respectively shall mean all and any one or more of them. The words "Guarantor,"
"Borrower," and "Lender" include the heirs, successors, assigns, and transferees
of each of them. Caption headings in this Guaranty are for convenience purposes
only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this
Guaranty. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this
Guaranty to be invalid or unenforceable as to any person or circumstance, such
finding shall not render that provision invalid or unenforceable as to any other
persons or circumstances, and all provisions of this Guaranty in all other
respects shall remain valid and enforceable. If any one or more of Borrower or
Guarantor are corporations or partnerships, it is not necessary for Lender to
inquire into the powers of Borrower or Guarantor or of the officers, directors,
partners, or agents acting or purporting to act on their behalf, and any
Indebtedness made or created in reliance upon the professed exercise of such
powers shall be guaranteed under this Guaranty.
WAIVER. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Guaranty
unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No delay or
omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver
of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this
Guaranty shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise
to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this
Guaranty. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender
and Guarantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of
Guarantor's obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of
Lender is required under this Guaranty, the granting of such consent by Lender
in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances
where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or
withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.
EACH UNDERSIGNED GUARANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS
GUARANTY AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS. IN ADDITION, EACH GUARANTOR UNDERSTANDS THAT
THIS GUARANTY IS EFFECTIVE UPON GUARANTOR'S EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS
GUARANTY TO LENDER AND THAT THE GUARANTY WILL CONTINUE UNTIL TERMINATED IN THE
MANNER SET FORTH IN THE SECTION TITLED "DURATION OF GUARANTY." NO FORMAL
ACCEPTANCE BY LENDER IS NECESSARY TO MAKE THIS GUARANTY EFFECTIVE. THIS GUARANTY
IS DATED JUNE 1, 1997.
GUARANTOR:
NEW HORIZONS WORLDWIDE, INC.
BY:
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XXXXXX X. XXXXXXX, PRESIDENT
Signed, acknowledged and delivered in the presence of:
X
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Witness
X
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Witness
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