MOUNTAIN VIEW CITY CENTER NET OFFICE LEASE by and between EAGLE SQUARE PARTNERS, a California limited partnership, as Lessor and SOURCEFORCE, INC., a Delaware corporation, as Lessee
MOUNTAIN
VIEW CITY CENTER
by
and
between
EAGLE
SQUARE PARTNERS,
a
California limited partnership,
as
Lessor
and
SOURCEFORCE,
INC.,
a
Delaware corporation,
as
Lessee
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
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1.
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SUMMARY
OF LEASE PROVISIONS
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2.
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PREMISES
DEMISED
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3.
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TERM
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4.
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POSSESSION
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5.
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RENT
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6.
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SECURITY
DEPOSIT
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7.
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PROJECT
TAXES AND OPERATING EXPENSE ADJUSTMENTS
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8.
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USE
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9.
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COMPLIANCE
WITH LAWS
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10.
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ALTERATIONS
AND ADDITIONS
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11.
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REPAIRS
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12.
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LIENS
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13.
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ASSIGNMENT
AND SUBLETTING
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14.
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HOLD
HARMLESS
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15.
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SUBROGATION
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16.
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LESSEE’S
INSURANCE
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17.
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SERVICES
AND UTILITIES
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18.
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RULES
AND REGULATIONS
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19.
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HOLDING
OVER
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20.
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ENTRY
BY LESSOR
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21.
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RECONSTRUCTION
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22.
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DEFAULT
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23.
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REMEDIES
UPON DEFAULT
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24.
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EMINENT
DOMAIN
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25.
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OFFSET
STATEMENT; MODIFICATIONS FOR LENDER
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26.
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PARKING
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27.
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AUTHORITY
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28.
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SURRENDER
OF PREMISES
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29.
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LESSOR
DEFAULT AND MORTGAGEE PROTECTION
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30.
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RIGHTS
RESERVED BY LESSOR
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31.
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EXHIBITS
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32.
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WAIVER
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33.
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NOTICES
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34.
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JOINT
OBLIGATIONS
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35.
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MARGINAL
HEADINGS
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36.
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TIME
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37.
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SUCCESSORS
AND ASSIGNS
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38.
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RECORDATION
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39.
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QUIET
POSSESSION
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40.
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LATE
CHARGES; ADDITIONAL RENT AND XXXXXXXX
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00.
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PRIOR
AGREEMENTS
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42.
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INABILITY
TO PERFORM
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43.
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ATTORNEYS’
FEES
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44.
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SALE
OF PREMISES BY LESSOR
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45.
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SUBORDINATION/ATTORNMENT
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46.
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NAME
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47.
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SEVERABILITY
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48.
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CUMULATIVE
REMEDIES
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49.
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CHOICE
OF LAW
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50.
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SIGNS
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51.
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GENDER
AND NUMBER
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52.
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CONSENTS
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53.
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BROKERS
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54.
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SUBSURFACE
AND AIRSPACE
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55.
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COMMON
AREA
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56.
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LABOR
DISPUTES
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57.
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CONDITIONS
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58.
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LESSEE’S
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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59.
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LESSOR
NOT A TRUSTEE
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60.
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MERGER
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61.
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NO
PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE
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62.
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LESSOR’S
RIGHT TO PERFORM LESSEE’S COVENANTS
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63.
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PLANS.
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64.
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RELOCATION
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65.
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WAIVER
OF JURY
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66.
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FURNITURE
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67.
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JOINT
PARTICIPATION
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68.
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NON
DISCLOSURE
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69.
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COUNTERPARTS
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ii
MOUNTAIN
VIEW CITY CENTER
For
and
in consideration of rentals, covenants, and conditions hereinafter set forth,
Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases from Lessor, the herein
described Premises for the term, at the rental rate specified herein and subject
to and upon all of the terms, covenants and agreements set forth in this lease
(“Lease”):
1. SUMMARY
OF LEASE PROVISIONS.
a. |
Lessee:
SOURCEFORGE, INC., a Delaware corporation
(“Lessee”).
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x. |
Xxxxxx:
EAGLE SQUARE PARTNERS, a California limited partnership
(“Lessor”).
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x. |
Xxxx
of Lease (for reference purposes only):
July 14, 2007.
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d. |
Premises:
That certain office space commonly known as 000 Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx
000,
Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx, and shown cross-hatched on the reduced
floor
plan attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” consisting of approximately fourteen
thousand five hundred eighty-three (14,583) square feet of Rentable
Area
(“the Premises”). (ARTICLE 2)
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e. |
Term:
Sixty (60) months. (ARTICLE 3)
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f. |
Commencement
Date:
October 1, 2007, subject to Article 4.a. below.
(ARTICLE 3)
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g. |
Lease
Termination:
The last day of the sixtieth (60th) full calendar month following
the
Commencement Date (“Expiration Date”), unless sooner terminated pursuant
to the terms of this Lease. (ARTICLE
3)
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h. |
Base
Rent:
Monthly Base Rent shall be in the amounts set forth in the below
rent
schedule:
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Months
of
Term
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Monthly Base Rent | |
01 | Free Rent Period | |
02-12 | $46,665.60 per month, triple net | |
13-24 | $48,065.57 per month, triple net | |
25-36 | $49,507.54 per month, triple net | |
37-48 | $50,992.76 per month, triple net | |
49-60 | $52,522.54 per month, triple net | |
(ARTICLE 5) |
i. |
Security
Deposit:
Sixty-seven thousand five hundred forty-three and 03/100ths dollars
($67,543.03) (ARTICLE 6)
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j. |
Lessee’s
Percentage Share:
Fifteen and 32/100ths percent (15.32%). (ARTICLE
7)
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k. |
Parking:
Nonexclusive right to use no more than three (3) parking spaces within
the
underground parking structure serving the Project per each one thousand
(1,000) square feet of Rentable Area in the Premises. (ARTICLE
26)
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l. |
Addresses
for Notices:
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Lessor: c/o
Prometheus Real Estate Group, Inc.
0000
Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxx
Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn:
Executive Vice President
Telephone
No.: (000) 000-0000
Fax
No.:
(000) 000-0000
with
a
concurrent copy to:
c/o
Prometheus Real Estate Group, Inc.
0000
Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxx
Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn:
Chief Financial Officer
Telephone
No.: (000) 000-0000
Fax
No.:
(000) 000-0000
1
and
with
a concurrent copy to the
Project
Management Office at:
00000
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxx
000
Xxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Attn:
Senior Portfolio Manager
Telephone
No.: (000) 000-0000
Fax
No.:
(000) 000-0000
Lessee:
Prior
to
the Commencement Date:
00000
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxxx,
XX 00000
Attn:
General Counsel
Telephone
No.: (000) 000-0000
Fax
No.:
(000) 000-0000
Following
the Commencement Date:
000
Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxxxxx
Xxxx, XX
Attn:
General Counsel
Telephone
No.: ______________________
Fax
No.:
____________________________
and
with
a concurrent copy to:
Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx & Xxxxxx
000
Xxxx
Xxxx Xxxx
Xxxx
Xxxx, XX 00000
Attn:
Xxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Esq.
Telephone
No.: (000) 000-0000
Fax
No.:
(000)000-0000
m. Brokers:
CPS
Corfac International and NAI BT Commercial representing Lessee, and NAI BT
Commercial representing Lessor. (ARTICLE 53)
n. Summary
Provisions in General.
Parenthetical references in this Article 1 to other articles in this Lease
are
for convenience of reference, and designate some of the other Lease articles
where applicable provisions are set forth. All of the terms and conditions
of
each such referenced article shall be construed to be incorporated within and
made a part of each of the above referred to Summary of Lease Provisions. If
any
conflict exists between any Summary of Lease Provisions as set forth above
and
the balance of the Lease, then the latter shall control.
2. PREMISES
DEMISED Lessor
does hereby lease to Lessee and Lessee hereby leases from Lessor the Premises
described in Article 1.d., subject, nevertheless, to all of the terms and
conditions of this Lease. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained
in
this Lease, the Premises shall be deemed for all purposes of this Lease to
contain the amount of Rentable Area specified in Article 1.d. above,
notwithstanding any deviation in actual Rentable Area of the Premises from
such
amount and the Lessee’s Percentage Share shall be deemed accurate as of the
Commencement Date regardless of any Building measurement to the contrary. The
Premises is approximately as shown as cross-hatched on the floor plan(s)
attached hereto as Exhibit “A.” As used in this Lease, the term “Building” shall
mean the building at the address listed in Article 1.d. above in which the
Premises is located. The Building is situated upon the parcel(s) of land shown
on Exhibit “B” attached hereto (collectively, the “Parcel”). The Building and
the “Exterior Common Area” (as defined in Article 55 below) and all other
improvements as now or hereafter located on the Parcel, if any, are herein
sometimes referred to collectively as the “Project.”
3. TERM.
a. The
term
of this Lease shall be for the period designated in Article 1.e., commencing
on
the Commencement Date and ending on the Expiration Date set forth in Article
1.g., unless sooner terminated pursuant to this Lease (“Term”). The expiration
or sooner termination of the Lease is hereinafter referred to as “Lease
Termination.”
b. Option
to Extend.
Lessee
shall have the option to extend the Initial Term of this Lease for one (1)
period of five (5) years, commencing immediately following the expiration of
the
Initial Term (such period is referred to herein as the “Extended Term”, “Initial
Term” and “Extended Term” are collectively referred to as “Term”), on all
provisions contained in this Lease (except for Base Rent and such other terms
and conditions as are specifically or by their operation limited to the Initial
Term only and except that Lessee shall have no further right or option to extend
the term upon the expiration of the Extended Term), by giving notice of exercise
of the option (the “Option Notice”) to Lessor at any time during the
fifty-fourth (54th)
month
of the Initial Term.
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Lessor’s
ability to plan for the orderly transaction
of its rental business, to accommodate the needs of other existing and potential
tenants, and to enjoy the benefits of increasing rentals at such times as Lessor
is able to do so in its sole and absolute discretion, are fundamental elements
of Lessor’s willingness to provide Lessee with the option to extend contained
herein. Accordingly, Lessee hereby acknowledges that strict compliance with
the
notification provisions contained herein, and Lessee’s strict compliance with
the time period for such notification contained herein, are material elements
of
the bargained for exchange between Lessor and Lessee and are material elements
of Lessee’s consideration paid to Lessor in exchange for the grant of the
option. Therefore, Lessee’s failure to adhere strictly and completely to the
provisions and time frame contained in this provision shall render the option
automatically null, void and of no further force or effect, without notice,
acknowledgement, or any action of any nature
or
sort, required of Lessor. Lessee acknowledges that no other act or notice,
other
than the express written notice set forth hereinabove, shall act to put Lessor
on notice of Lessee’s intent to extend, and Lessee hereby waives any claims to
the contrary, notwithstanding any other actions of Lessee during the Initial
Term of this Lease or any statements, written or oral, of Lessee to Lessor
to
the contrary during the Initial Term of this Lease. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, if Lessee is in default (after the expiration of any applicable
period for cure pursuant to Article 22 below) on the date of giving the Option
Notice, the Option Notice shall be totally ineffective, or if Lessee is in
default (after the expiration of any applicable period for cure pursuant to
Article 22 below) on the date the Extended Term is to commence, in addition
to
any and all other remedies available to Lessor under this Lease, at Lessor’s
election, the exercise of the option shall be deemed null and void, the Extended
Term shall not commence, and this Lease shall expire at the end of the Initial
Term.
The
option to extend granted pursuant hereto is personal to original Lessee
signatory to this Lease and cannot be assigned, transferred or conveyed to,
or
exercised for the benefit of, any other person or entity (voluntarily,
involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise) including, without limitation,
to any assignee or subtenant permitted under Article 13, except in the event
of
a “Permitted Transfer” (as defined in Article 13). All of Lessee’s rights under
this Article 3.b. shall terminate upon the expiration of the Initial Term or
sooner termination of this Lease.
The
parties shall have thirty (30) days after Lessor receives the Option Notice
in
which to agree upon the adjustment of Base Rent as of the commencement of the
Extended Term. The Base Rent shall be adjusted as of the commencement of the
Extended Term to be an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the then
current “Fair Market Rental Value” (defined below) of the Premises at the time
of commencement of the Extended Term. The term “Fair Market Rental Value” of the
Premises as used in this Lease shall mean the then prevailing fair market rent
for the Premises as of the commencement of the applicable Extended Term. In
determining such rate, the parties may consider first class, “Class A” office
space comparable in size and quality to the Premises, if any, located in the
vicinity of the Project in the Mountain View office market, and located in
the
Building and other buildings comparable in size and quality to the Building
in
which the Premises is located, including, without limitation, and taking into
consideration all other factors normally considered when determining fair market
rental value (including, without limitation, the duration of the Extended Term
and such rental increases as may be appropriate during such period); provided
however, such determination of fair market rental value shall not consider
the
value of any improvements to the Premises installed at Tenant’s sole cost and
expense (in excess of improvements funded by the Lessee Improvements
Allowance).
Upon
determination of the Fair Market Rental Value for the Premises, the parties
shall immediately execute an amendment to this Lease stating the adjustment
of
the Base Rent as of the commencement of the Extended Term. In the event Lessee
has retained the services of a real estate broker to represent Lessee during
the
negotiations in connection with the Extended Term, it is expressly understood
that Lessor shall have no obligation for the payment of all or any part of
a
real estate commission or other brokerage fee to Lessee’s real estate broker in
connection with the Extended Term. Lessee shall be solely responsible for
payment of fees for services rendered to Lessee by such broker in connection
with the Extended Term.
If
the
parties are unable to agree, in their sole and absolute discretion, on the
Fair
Market Rental Value for the Premises within such thirty (30) day period, then
the Fair Market Rental Value as of the commencement of the Extended Term shall
be determined as follows:
(i) Following
the expiration of such thirty (30) day period, Lessor and Lessee shall meet
and
endeavor in good faith to agree upon a licensed commercial real estate agent
with at least seven (7) years full-time experience as a real estate agent active
in leasing of commercial office buildings in the area of the Premises to
appraise and set the Fair Market Rental Value as of the commencement of the
Extended Term. If Lessor and Lessee fail to reach agreement upon such agent
within fifteen (15) days following the expiration of such thirty (30) day
period, then, within fifteen (15) days thereafter, each party, at its own cost
and by giving notice to the other party, shall appoint a licensed commercial
real estate agent with at least seven (7) years full-time experience as a real
estate agent active in leasing of commercial office buildings in the area of
the
Premises to appraise and set the Fair Market Rental Value as of the commencement
of the Extended Term. If a party does not appoint an agent within fifteen (15)
days after the other party has given notice of the name of its agent, the single
agent appointed shall be the sole agent and shall set the Fair Market Rental
Value as of the commencement of the Extended Term. If there are two (2) agents
appointed by the parties as stated above, the agents shall meet within ten
(10)
days after the second agent has been appointed and attempt to set Fair Market
Rental Value as of the commencement of the Extended Term. If the two (2) agents
are unable to agree on such Fair Market Rental Value within fifteen (15) days
after the second agent has been appointed, they shall, within fifteen (15)
days
after the last day the two (2) agents were to have set such Fair Market Rental
Value, attempt to select a third agent who shall be a licensed commercial real
estate agent meeting the qualifications stated above. If the two (2) agents
are
unable to agree on the third agent within such fifteen (15) day period, either
Lessor or Lessee may request the President of the local chapter of the Society
of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) or a then equivalent organization
if
SIOR is not then in existence to select a third agent meeting the qualifications
stated in this subsection. Each of the parties shall bear one-half (1/2) of
the
cost of appointing the third agent and of paying the third agent’s fee. No agent
shall be employed by, or otherwise be engaged in business with or affiliated
with, Lessor or Lessee, except as an independent contractor.
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(ii) Within
fifteen (15) days after the selection of the third agent, a majority of the
agents shall set the Fair Market Rental Value as of the commencement of the
Extended Term. If a majority of the agents are unable to set such Fair Market
Rental Value within the stipulated period of time, each agent shall make a
separate determination of such Fair Market Rental Value and the three (3)
appraisals shall be added together and the total shall be divided by three
(3).
The resulting quotient shall be the Fair Market Rental Value for the Premises
as
of the commencement of the Extended Term. If, however, the low appraisal and/or
high appraisal is/are more than twenty percent (20%) lower and/or higher than
the middle appraisal, such low appraisal and/or such high appraisal shall be
disregarded. If only one (1) appraisal is disregarded, the remaining two (2)
appraisals shall be added together and their total divided by two (2), and
the
resulting quotient shall be Fair Market Rental Value as of the commencement
of
the Extended Term. If both the low appraisal and the high appraisal are
disregarded as stated in this subsection, the middle appraisal shall be the
Fair
Market Rental Value as of the commencement of the Extended Term.
(iii) Each
agent shall hear, receive and consider such information as Lessor and Lessee
each care to present regarding the determination of Fair Market Rental Value
as
of the commencement of the Extended Term and each agent shall have access to
the
information used by each other agent. Upon determination of the Fair Market
Rental Value as of the commencement of the Extended Term, the agents shall
immediately notify the parties hereto in writing of such determination by
certified mail, return receipt requested.
4. POSSESSION.
Construction
of Improvements/Delay in Possession.
Lessor
and Lessee agree to the provisions set forth in the work letter attached hereto
as Exhibit “C” (“Work Letter”). Lessor agrees to construct within the Premises
the improvements described in the Work Letter (“Lessee Improvements”), upon and
subject to the provisions thereof. If Lessor, for any reason whatsoever, cannot
deliver possession of the Premises to Lessee at the date specified in Article
1.f. above, this Lease shall not be void or voidable, nor shall Lessor be liable
to Lessee for any loss or damage resulting therefrom; except, however, that
in
such event the “Commencement Date” for all purposes of this Lease shall be
adjusted to be the date when Lessor delivers possession or such earlier date
upon which such delivery of possession would have occurred but for delay in
delivery of possession of the Premises caused and/or contributed to by Lessee
and/or Lessee’s agents, officers, employees, representatives, contractors,
servants, invitees and/or guests (collectively “Lessee’s Agents” and such delay
referred to herein as “Lessee’s Delay”), and the “Expiration Date” for all
purposes of this Lease shall be the date which is the period of the Term
specified in Article 1.e. following such Commencement Date. Lessor shall be
deemed to have delivered possession to Lessee on the earlier of (i) the date
that Lessor delivers legal possession of the Premises to Lessee with the Lessee
Improvements substantially completed and available for occupancy by Lessee,
subject only to punch list items which do not materially interfere with Lessee’s
occupancy or use of the Premises for its intended use, or (ii) the date on
which
the Lessee Improvements would have been substantially completed but for delays
caused by Lessee’s Delay, including without limitation, change orders requested
by Lessee or required because of any errors or omissions in plans submitted
by
Lessee, or (iii) the date upon which Lessee actually occupies and commences
its
business operation from the Premises. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained herein, in the event the Commencement Date has not occurred by
December 1, 2007, as may be extended one (1) day for each day of Lessee’s Delay
(the “Lessee Commencement Termination Trigger Date”), Lessee shall have the
right to terminate this Lease by written notice delivered to Lessor no later
than ten (10) days following the Lessee Commencement Termination Trigger
Date.
a. Early
Possession.
Provided that such early occupancy does not delay, materially impair or
otherwise materially interfere with Lessor’s performance of the Lessee
Improvements, Lessee shall be permitted to occupy the Premises prior to the
Commencement Date for purposes of installing Lessee’s telephones, cabling,
furnishings and other personal property items, subject to all the provisions
of
this Lease (including any indemnity provisions); provided, however, that during
such period of early possession, Lessee shall not be liable for payment of
Base
Rent or Lessee’s Percentage Share of Building Expenses during such period of
occupancy prior to the Commencement Date. Said early possession shall not
trigger the Commencement Date nor advance the Expiration Date.
5. RENT.
Lessee
agrees to pay to Lessor as rental for the Premises, without offset, deduction,
prior notice or demand, the monthly Base Rent designated in Article 1.h. Base
Rent shall be payable monthly in advance on or before the first day of each
calendar month during the Term, except that Lessor shall xxxxx the Base Rent
payment that would otherwise be due and payable by Lessee for the first (1st)
month of the Term. The payment of Base Rent for the second (2nd)
full
calendar month of the Term shall be paid upon the execution of this Lease,
and
if the Commencement Date is other than the first day of a calendar month, Base
Rent for the partial calendar month after the first (1st)
month
of the Term but prior to the commencement of the second (2nd)
full
calendar month of the Term shall be prorated and paid upon the Commencement
Date. Base Rent for any period during the Term which is for less than one (1)
month shall be prorated based upon the number of days in the applicable calendar
month. Base Rent and all other amounts owing to Lessor pursuant to this shall
be
paid to Lessor in lawful money of the United States of America which shall
be
legal tender at the time of payment, at the office of the Project, or to such
other person or at such other place as Lessor may from time to time designate
in
writing.
6. SECURITY
DEPOSIT.
Upon
Lessee’s execution of this Lease, Lessee shall deposit with Lessor the sum set
forth in Article 1.i. as the security deposit (“Security Deposit”). Lessee
hereby grants to Lessor a security interest in the Security Deposit in
accordance with applicable provisions of the California Commercial Code. The
Security Deposit shall be held by Lessor as security for the faithful
performance by Lessee of all the terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease
to be kept and performed by Lessee during the Term. If Lessee defaults with
respect to any provision of this Lease, including, but not limited to the
provisions relating to the payment of Rentals or relating to the condition
of
the Premises at Lease Termination, Lessor may (but shall not be required to)
use, apply or retain all or any part of the Security Deposit for the payment
of
any Rental or any other sum in default, or for the payment of any amount which
Lessor shall become obligated to spend by reason of Lessee’s default, or to
compensate Lessor for any other loss or damage which Lessor may suffer by reason
of Lessee’s default. If any portion of the Security Deposit is so used or
applied, Lessee shall within five (5) business days after written demand
therefor, deposit cash with Lessor in an amount sufficient to restore the
Security Deposit to its original amount and Lessee’s failure to do so shall be a
material breach of this Lease. Lessor shall not be required to keep the Security
Deposit separate from its general funds, and Lessee shall not be entitled to
interest on the Security Deposit. Lessor is not a trustee of the Security
Deposit and may use it in ordinary business, transfer it or assign it, or use
it
in any combination of such ways. The remaining portion of the Security Deposit
shall be returned to Lessee (or, at Lessor’s option, to the last assignee of
Lessee’s interest hereunder) within two (2) weeks after Lease Termination and
vacation of the Premises by Lessee or its last assignee; provided, however
if
any portion of the Security Deposit is to be applied to repair damages to the
Premises caused by Lessee or Lessee’s Agents or to clean the Premises, or has
previously been applied to cure any Lessee default under this Lease, then the
balance of the Security Deposit shall be returned to Lessee (or, at Lessor’s
option to the last assignee of Lessee’s interests hereunder) no later than
thirty (30) days from the date Lessor receives possession of the Premises.
Lessee waives any rights it may have under Section 1950.7 of the California
Civil Code with respect to the Security Deposit. Lessee shall not transfer
or
encumber the Security Deposit nor shall Lessor be bound by Lessee’s attempt to
do so. If Lessor’s interest in this Lease is terminated, Lessor may transfer the
Security Deposit to Lessor’s successor in interest, and upon such transfer,
Lessor shall be released from any liability to Lessee with respect to the
Security Deposit and Lessee shall look only to the transferee for any return
of
the Security Deposit to which Lessee may be entitled.
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7. PROJECT
TAXES AND OPERATING EXPENSE ADJUSTMENTS.
a. Intentionally
Omitted.
b. Building
Taxes and Building Operating Expenses.
The
parties hereby acknowledge that certain “Building Expenses” (as hereinafter
defined) relate only to certain elements of the Building, and that other
Building Expenses relate to the entire Building. Accordingly, Lessor shall
have
the right to reasonably establish cost pools for the components of Building
Expenses relating only to certain elements of the Building, and for Building
Expenses relating to the entire Building, and to reasonably in good faith
allocate Building Expenses among such cost pools. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, Lessor has established such cost pools to allocate
Building Expenses between the office use portions of the Building (the “Office
Cost Pool”) and the retail/service/commercial uses of the Building (the “Retail
Cost Pool”). Lessee shall pay to Lessor, as additional rent and without
deduction or offset, from and after the Commencement Date, Lessee’s percentage
share set forth in Article 1.j. (“Lessee’s Percentage Share”) of the amount of
annual “Building Taxes” and “Building Operating Expenses” (as such terms are
defined below) allocated to the Office Cost Pool. Building Taxes and Building
Operating Expenses are collectively referred to herein as “Building Expenses.”
Lessee’s Percentage Share of Building Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool
shall be determined by dividing the Rentable Area of the Premises by the total
Rentable Area in the Building devoted to office use. Lessee’s Percentage Share
shall be subject to an equitable adjustment upon a condemnation, sale by Lessor
of part of the Building, reconstruction after damage or destruction or expansion
or reduction of the areas within the Building devoted to office use. Lessee’s
Percentage Share of Building Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool shall
be
payable during the Term in equal monthly installments on the first day of each
month in advance, without deduction, offset or prior demand.
At
any
time during the Term, Lessor may give Lessee notice of Lessor’s estimate of the
Building Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool for the current calendar
year. An amount equal to one twelfth (1/12) of Lessee’s Percentage Share of the
estimated Building Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool shall be payable
monthly by Lessee as aforesaid, commencing on the first day of the calendar
month following thirty (30) days written notice and continuing until receipt
of
any notice of adjustment from Lessor given pursuant to this paragraph. Until
notice of the estimated Building Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool
for
a subsequent calendar year is delivered to Lessee, Lessee shall continue to
pay
its Percentage Share of Building Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool
on
the basis of the prior year’s estimate. Lessor may at any time during the Term
adjust estimates of the Building Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool
to
reflect current expenditures and following Lessor’s written notice to Lessee of
such revised estimate, subsequent payments by Lessee shall be based upon such
revised estimate.
If
the
Commencement Date is on a date other than the first day of a calendar year,
the
amount of the Building Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool payable by
Lessee in such calendar year shall be prorated based upon a fraction, the
numerator of which is the number of days from the Commencement Date to the
end
of the calendar year in which the Commencement Date falls, and the denominator
of which is three hundred sixty (360).
Within
one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each calendar year during the
Term or as soon thereafter as practicable, Lessor will furnish to Lessee a
statement (“Lessor’s Statement”) setting forth in reasonable detail the actual
Building Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool paid or incurred by Lessor
during the preceding year, and thereupon within thirty (30) days an adjustment
will be made by Lessee’s payment to Lessor or credit to Lessee by Lessor against
the Building Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool next becoming due from
Lessee (or if at the end of the Term shall be credited by payment directly
to
Lessee), as the case may require, to the end that Lessor shall receive the
entire amount of Lessee’s Percentage Share of Building Expenses allocated to the
Office Cost Pool for such calendar year and no more. If, based on Lessor’s
Statement a payment from Lessee is required, Lessee shall not have the right
to
withhold or defer such payment pending a review of Lessor’s books and records
pursuant to the following paragraph or the resolution of any dispute relating
to
Building Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool. If the Expiration Date
is
on a day other than the last day of a calendar year, the amount of Building
Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool payable by Lessee for the calendar
year in which Lease Termination falls shall be prorated based on the number
of
days in the calendar year. The termination of this Lease shall not affect the
obligations of Lessor and Lessee pursuant to this Article 7.
Within
sixty (60) days after Lessee receives a statement of actual Building Expenses
allocated to the Office Cost Pool paid or incurred for a calendar year, Lessee
shall have the right, upon written demand and reasonable notice, to inspect
Lessor’s books and records relating to such Building Expenses allocated to the
Office Cost Pool for the calendar year covered by Lessor’s Statement for the
purpose of verifying the amount set forth in such statement. Such inspection
shall be made during Lessor’s normal business hours, at the place where such
books and records are customarily maintained by Lessor. In no event may any
such
inspection be performed by a person or entity being compensated on a contingency
fee basis or based upon a share of any refund obtained by Lessee. Information
obtained by such inspection shall be kept in the strictest confidence by Lessee.
Unless Lessee asserts in writing a specific error within one hundred and twenty
(120) days following Lessee’s receipt of Lessor’s Statement, the amounts set
forth in Lessor’s Statement shall be conclusively deemed correct and binding on
Lessee. Lessor shall refund to Lessee any overpayment of Building Expenses
allocated to the Office Cost Pool which is determined to have been made by
Lessee. In addition, if it is determined that Lessor has overstated the Building
Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool for a particular calendar year by
more than five percent (5%) and such overstatement results in Lessor owing
a
reimbursement to Lessee of more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), then
Lessor shall also reimburse Lessee’s reasonable third-party out of pocket
expenses incurred in conducting such inspection), within thirty (30) days
following Lessee’s submission to Lessor of reasonable evidence supporting such
third-party expenses.
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(i) Operating
Expenses.
As used
in this Lease, “Building Operating Expenses” means all of the Building Service
Expenses and an allocable portion of the Project Expenses as
follows:
(A) Building
Service Expenses.
Building Operating Expenses shall include all costs of operation, maintenance,
repair (which for purposes of this Lease shall be deemed to include, without
limitation, replacement as and when deemed appropriate by Lessor) and management
of the Building and Building Common Area (defined in Article 55), hereinafter
collectively referred to as “Building Service Expenses,” as determined by
Lessor’s commercially reasonable real estate accounting practices, consistently
applied. Building Service Expenses as used herein shall include, but not be
limited to, all sums expended in connection with all general maintenance,
repairs, painting, cleaning, sweeping and janitorial services; maintenance
and
repair of signs, indoor plants, and atriums; trash removal; sewage; electricity,
gas, water and any other utilities (including any temporary or permanent utility
surcharge or other exaction whether now or hereafter imposed); maintenance
and
repair of any fire protection systems, elevator systems, lighting systems,
storm
drainage systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and other
utility and/or mechanical systems; any governmental imposition or surcharge
imposed upon Lessor with respect to the Building or assessed against the
Building; all costs and expenses pertaining to a security alarm system or other
security services or measures for the Building, if Lessor deems necessary in
Lessor’s sole business judgment; materials; supplies; tools; depreciation on
maintenance and operating machinery and equipment (if owned) and rental paid
for
such machinery and equipment (if rented); service agreements on equipment;
maintenance, and repair of the roof (including repair of leaks and resurfacing)
and the exterior surfaces of all improvements (including painting); routine
maintenance and repair of structural parts (including repair of leaks and
resurfacing) and the exterior surfaces of all improvements (including painting);
maintenance and repair of structural parts (including foundation, floor slabs
and load bearing walls); window cleaning; elevator or escalator services;
materials handling; fees for licenses and permits relating to the Building;
the
cost of complying with rules, regulations and orders of governmental authorities
to the extent provided in this Lease; certain accounting and legal fees; the
cost of contesting the validity or applicability of any governmental enactment
which may affect Building Service Expenses; personnel to implement such services
(including, without limitation, if Lessor deems necessary, the cost of security
guards, maintenance personnel, engineers and valet attendants); public
liability, environmental impairment, property damage and fire and extended
coverage insurance on the Building (in such amounts and providing such coverage
as determined in Lessor’s sole discretion and which may include, without
limitation, liability, all risk property, lessor’s risk liability, war risk,
vandalism, malicious mischief, boiler and machinery, rental income, earthquake,
flood and worker’s compensation insurance); compensation and fringe benefits
payable to all persons employed by Lessor in connection with the operation,
maintenance, repair and management of the Building; and a management fee not
to
exceed five percent (5%) of gross receipts from the Building (including, without
limitation, all rentals and parking receipts from Building tenants and/or
visitors). Lessor may cause any or all of said services to be provided by an
independent contractor or contractors, or they may be rendered by Lessor. It
is
the intent of the parties hereto that except as otherwise set forth in this
Lease, Building Service Expenses shall include every cost paid or incurred
by
Lessor in connection with the operation, maintenance, repair and management
of
the Building, and the specific examples of Building Service Expenses stated
in
this Article 7 are in no way intended to, and shall not, limit the costs
comprising Building Service Expenses, nor shall such examples be deemed to
obligate Lessor to incur such costs or to provide such services or to take
such
actions, except as may be expressly required of Lessor in other portions of
this
Lease, or except as Lessor, in its sole discretion, may elect. The maintenance
of the Building shall be reasonably determined by Lessor so as to maintain
the
same in good condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted (subject
to
the express provisions of this Lease governing maintenance, repair, replacement,
casualty and condemnation), and all costs incurred by Lessor in good faith
shall
be deemed conclusively binding on Lessee. If less than one hundred percent
(100%) of the Rentable Area of the Building is occupied during any calendar
year, then in calculating Building Service Expenses for such year, the
components of Building Service Expenses which vary based upon occupancy level
shall be adjusted to equal Lessor’s reasonable estimate of the amount of such
Building Service Expenses had one hundred percent (100%) of the total Rentable
Area of the Building been occupied during such year. In addition, if Landlord
is
not furnishing any particular work or service (the cost of which, if performed
by Landlord, would be included in Building Service Expenses) to a tenant who
has
undertaken to perform such work or service in lieu of the performance thereof
by
Landlord, Building Service Expenses shall be deemed to be increased by an amount
equal to the additional Building Service Expenses which would reasonably have
been incurred during such period by Landlord if it had at its own expense
furnished such work or service to such tenant.
However,
notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary contained in this
Lease, in no event shall Building Service Expenses include: (1) costs, including
permit, license and inspection costs, incurred with respect to the installation
of tenant improvements to other tenant’s leased premises within the Building or
incurred in renovating or otherwise improving, decorating, painting or
redecorating vacant leasable space within the Building, (2) costs in order
to
market space to potential tenants, leasing commissions, and attorneys’ fees in
connection with the negotiation and preparation of letters, deal memos, letters
of intent, leases, subleases and/or assignments or other costs in connection
with lease, sublease and/or assignment negotiations with present or prospective
tenants or other occupants of the Building, (3) reserves (except that nothing
contained herein shall be deemed to prevent Lessor’s collection of anticipated
Building Service Expenses for the current year), (4) ground lease rental on
any
underlying ground lease or interest, principal, points and/or fees on debts
or
amortization on any mortgage or mortgages or any other debt instrument
encumbering the Building, (5) to the extent any employee of Lessor spends only
a
portion of his or her time working with respect to the Building (as opposed
to
full time work with respect to the Building), a prorated amount of such
employee’s wages, salaries and compensation based upon the portion of time spent
by such employee with respect to the projects other than the Building, (6)
increased costs of performance or other costs or damages directly resulting
from
the negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor or Lessor’s agents, employees or
contractors, (7) costs (including attorney’s fees and costs) incurred due to
violation by Lessor or any other tenant in the Building of the terms and
conditions of any lease for space within the Building or arising out of any
other dispute between Lessor and any other tenant, (8) the cost of any service
provided to Lessee or other occupants of the Building or other cost includable
in Building Service Expenses pursuant hereto for which Lessor is, or is entitled
to be, separately reimbursed by insurance, third parties or otherwise (other
than reimbursement by lessees as a part of their respective payments of Building
Service Expenses), (9) charitable or political contributions, (10) interest,
penalties or other costs arising out of Lessor’s failure to make timely payment
of its obligations, (11) overhead and profit paid to Lessor or to subsidiaries
or affiliates of Lessor for goods and/or services in the Building to the extent
the same exceeds the costs of such goods and/or services rendered by qualified,
unaffiliated third parties on a competitive basis, (12) costs to remediate
Hazardous Materials located upon, within or beneath the Building prior to the
Commencement Date, (13) costs (other than ordinary maintenance) for sculpture,
paintings and other objects of art, (14) costs associated with the operation
of
the business of the partnership or entity which constitutes Lessor as the same
are distinguished from the costs of the operation of the Project, including
partnership accounting and legal matters, costs of defending any lawsuits with
any mortgagee, costs of selling, syndicating, financing, mortgaging or
hypothecating any of Lessor’s interest in the Project, costs of any disputes
between Lessor and its employees (if any) not engaged in the operation of the
Project, disputes of Lessor with Project management, or outside fees paid in
connection with disputes with other Project lessees or occupants, (15) leasing
commissions and other similar costs associated with marketing the Building,
(16)
costs incurred for restoration following condemnation to the extent reimbursed
by insurance proceeds (provided that insurance deductibles and uninsured
casualty damage up to $50,000 per occurrence (or such higher amount, not to
exceed $100,000, as may be then commercially reasonable as an insurance
deductible for comparable buildings in the Mountain View/Palo Alto area) shall
be included in Building Service Expenses), (17) costs associated with
alterations, improvements, repairs or replacements (including those resulting
from any legal requirement that Lessor is permitted to charge to Lessee
hereunder) that can be amortized in accordance with GAAP except to the extent
amortized over the useful life of the item in question (reasonably determined
in
accordance with GAAP) at an interest rate that Lessor pays to finance such
items
or would be required to pay to an institutional lender if such financing were
obtained, and (18) costs associated with any retail concession located at the
Building; provided however, in no event shall this exclusion impact Lessor’s
right to create cost pools as described in Section 7.b. There shall be no
duplication of items included in Building Service Expenses and Project
Expenses.
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(B) Project
Expenses.
Building Operating Expenses shall include the Building’s equitable share of all
direct costs of operation, maintenance, repair and management of the Project
(as
opposed to expenses relating solely to the Building or any other particular
building within the Project) and/or the Exterior Common Area, determined by
Lessor’s commercially reasonable real estate accounting practices, consistently
applied (collectively, “Project Expenses”). Such costs shall be allocated by
Lessor between the Building containing the Premises and the other buildings
containing Rentable Area located within the Project from time to time, if any,
in such manner as Lessor reasonably determines in good faith. If at any time
the
Building is the only building within the Project containing Rentable Area,
then
the Building’s share of Project Expenses shall equal one hundred percent (100%).
Project Expenses as used herein shall include, but not be limited to, all sums
expended in connection with all general maintenance, repairs, resurfacing,
painting, restriping, cleaning, sweeping, and janitorial services; maintenance
and repair of sidewalks, curbs, signs and other Exterior Common Areas;
maintenance and repair of sprinkler systems, planting, and landscaping; trash
removal; sewage; electricity, gas, water and any other utilities (including
any
temporary or permanent utility surcharge or other exaction whether now or
hereafter imposed); maintenance and repair of directional signs and other
markers and bumpers; maintenance and repair of any fire protection systems,
elevator systems, lighting systems, storm drainage systems and other utility
systems; any governmental imposition or surcharge imposed upon Lessor or
assessed against the Exterior Common Area or the Project; materials; supplies,
tools; depreciation on maintenance and operating machinery and equipment (if
owned) and rental paid for such machinery and equipment (if rented); service
agreements on equipment; maintenance and repair of parking areas and parking
structures, if any; routine maintenance and repair of structural parts
(including foundation and floor slabs); elevator services, if applicable;
material handling; fees for licenses and permits relating to the Exterior Common
Area; the cost of complying with rules, regulation and orders of governmental
authorities to the extent provided in this Lease; accounting and legal fees;
the
cost of contesting the validity or applicability of any governmental enactment
which may affect Project Expenses; personnel to implement such services,
including if Lessor deems necessary, the cost of security guards and valet
attendants; all annual assessments and special assessments levied or charged
against the Project and/or Lessor pertaining to the Project by any owner’s
association to which the Project is subject and/or otherwise under any matters
of record to which the Project is subject; public liability, environmental
impairments, property damage and fire and extended coverage insurance on
Exterior Common Area (in such amounts and providing such coverage as determined
in Lessor’s sole discretion and which may include, without limitation,
liability, all risk property, lessor’s risk liability, war risk, vandalism,
malicious mischief, sprinkler leakage, boiler and machinery, parking income,
earthquake, flood and worker’s compensation insurance); compensation and fringe
benefits payable to all persons employed by Lessor in connection with the
operation, maintenance, repair and management of the Exterior Common Area;
and a
management fee not to exceed five percent (5%) of gross receipts from the
Project (exclusive of amounts collected from tenants of any building within
the
Project under their respective leases). Lessor may cause any or all of said
services to be provided by an independent contractor or contractors, or they
may
be rendered by Lessor. It is the intent of the parties hereto that Project
Expenses shall include every cost paid or incurred by Lessor in connection
with
the operation, maintenance, repair and management of the Exterior Common Area,
and the specific examples of Project Expenses stated in this Article 7 are
in no
way intended to, and shall not limit the costs comprising Project Expenses,
nor
shall such examples be deemed to obligate Lessor to incur such costs or to
provide such services or to take such actions except as Lessor may be expressly
required in other portions of this Lease, or except as Lessor, in its sole
discretion, may elect. The maintenance of the Exterior Common Areas shall be
reasonably determined by Lessor so as to maintain the same in good condition
and
repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted (subject to the express provisions
of
this Lease governing maintenance, repair, replacement, casualty and
condemnation) and all costs incurred by Lessor in good faith shall be deemed
conclusively binding on Lessee. If less than one hundred percent (100%) of
the
Rentable Area of the Project is occupied during any calendar year, then in
calculating Project Expenses for such year, the components of Project Expenses
which vary based upon occupancy level shall be adjusted to equal Lessor’s
reasonable estimate of the amount of such Project Expenses had one hundred
percent (100%) of the total Rentable Area of the Project been occupied during
such year. In addition, if Lessor is not furnishing any particular work or
service (the cost of which, if performed by Lessor, would be included in Project
Expenses) to a tenant who has undertaken to perform such work or service in
lieu
of the performance thereof by Lessor, then for purposes of determining the
fraction which is Lessee’s Percentage Share of Project Expenses for such item(s)
of work and/or service, the rentable square footage of the premises of such
tenant(s) shall be excluded from the denominator.
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However,
notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary contained in this
Lease, in no event shall Project Expenses include (1) costs, including permit,
license and inspection costs, incurred with respect to the installation of
tenant improvements to other tenant’s leased premises within the Building or
incurred in renovating or otherwise improving, decorating, painting or
redecorating vacant leasable space within the Building, (2) costs in order
to
market space to potential tenants, leasing commissions, and attorneys’ fees in
connection with the negotiation and preparation of letters, deal memos, letters
of intent, leases, subleases and/or assignments or other costs in connection
with lease, sublease and/or assignment negotiations with present or prospective
tenants or other occupants of the Building, (3) reserves (except that nothing
contained herein shall be deemed to prevent Lessor’s collection of anticipated
Building Service Expenses for the current year), (4) ground lease rental on
any
underlying ground lease or interest, principal, points and/or fees on debts
or
amortization on any mortgage or mortgages or any other debt instrument
encumbering the Building, (5) to the extent any employee of Lessor spends only
a
portion of his or her time working with respect to the Building (as opposed
to
full time work with respect to the Building), a prorated amount of such
employee’s wages, salaries and compensation based upon the portion of time spent
by such employee with respect to the projects other than the Building, (6)
increased costs of performance or other costs or damages directly resulting
from
the negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor or Lessor’s agents, employees or
contractors, (7) costs (including attorney’s fees and costs) incurred due to
violation by Lessor or any other tenant in the Building of the terms and
conditions of any lease for space within the Building or arising out of any
other dispute between Lessor and any other tenant, (8) the cost of any service
provided to Lessee or other occupants of the Building or other cost includable
in Building Service Expenses pursuant hereto for which Lessor is, or is entitled
to be, separately reimbursed by insurance, third parties or otherwise (other
than reimbursement by lessees as a part of their respective payments of Building
Service Expenses), (9) charitable or political contributions, (10) interest,
penalties or other costs arising out of Lessor’s failure to make timely payment
of its obligations, (11) overhead and profit paid to Lessor or to subsidiaries
or affiliates of Lessor for goods and/or services in the Building to the extent
the same exceeds the costs of such goods and/or services rendered by qualified,
unaffiliated third parties on a competitive basis, (12) costs to remediate
Hazardous Materials located upon, within or beneath the Building prior to the
Commencement Date, (13) costs (other than ordinary maintenance) for sculpture,
paintings and other objects of art, (14) costs associated with the operation
of
the business of the partnership or entity which constitutes Lessor as the same
are distinguished from the costs of the operation of the Project, including
partnership accounting and legal matters, costs of defending any lawsuits with
any mortgagee, costs of selling, syndicating, financing, mortgaging or
hypothecating any of Lessor’s interest in the Project, costs of any disputes
between Lessor and its employees (if any) not engaged in the operation of the
Project, disputes of Lessor with Project management, or outside fees paid in
connection with disputes with other Project lessees or occupants, (15) leasing
commissions and other similar costs associated with marketing the Building,
(16)
costs incurred for restoration following condemnation to the extent reimbursed
by insurance proceeds (provided that insurance deductibles and uninsured
casualty damage up to $50,000 per occurrence (or such higher amount, not to
exceed $100,000, as may be then commercially reasonable as an insurance
deductible for comparable buildings in the Mountain View/Palo Alto area) shall
be included in Building Service Expenses), (17) costs associated with
alterations, improvements, repairs or replacements (including those resulting
from any legal requirement that Lessor is permitted to charge to Lessee
hereunder) that can be amortized in accordance with GAAP except to the extent
amortized over the useful life of the item in question (reasonably determined
in
accordance with GAAP) at an interest rate that Lessor pays to finance such
items
or would be required to pay to an institutional lender if such financing were
obtained, and (18) costs associated with any retail concession located at the
Building; provided however, in no event shall this exclusion impact Lessor’s
right to create cost pools as described in Section 7.b. There shall be no
duplication of items included in Project Expenses and Building Service
Expenses.
(ii) Project
Taxes.
“Building Taxes” as used in this Lease, shall mean those items of “Project
Taxes” (as hereinafter defined) which relate solely to the Building, plus an
equitable share of Project Taxes which relate to the land underlying the
Project, to the Exterior Common Areas and/or to the Project as a whole (as
opposed to Project Taxes relating solely to the Building or any other particular
building within the Project), which equitable share shall be allocated by Lessor
between the Building and the other buildings located within the Project from
time to time, in such manner as Lessor reasonably determines in good faith.
The
term “Project Taxes” as used in this Lease shall collectively mean (to the
extent any of the following are not paid by Lessee pursuant to Article 7.c.
below) all: real estate taxes and general or assessments (including, but not
limited to, assessments for public improvements or benefits); personal property
taxes; taxes based on vehicles utilizing parking areas on the Parcel; taxes
computed or based on rental income (including without limitation any municipal
business tax but excluding federal, state and municipal net income taxes);
Environmental Surcharges; excise taxes; gross receipts taxes; sales and/or
use
taxes; employee taxes; water and sewer taxes, levies, assessments and other
charges in the nature of taxes or assessments (including, but not limited to,
assessments for public improvements or benefit); and all other governmental,
quasi-governmental or special district impositions of any kind and nature
whatsoever, regardless of whether now customary or within the contemplation
of
the parties hereto and regardless of whether resulting from increased rate
and/or valuation, or whether extraordinary or ordinary, general or special,
unforeseen or foreseen, or similar or dissimilar to any of the foregoing which
during the Lease Term are laid, levied, assessed or imposed upon Lessor and/or
become a lien upon or chargeable against the Project or the Premises, Building,
Common Area and/or Parcel under or by virtue of any present or future laws,
statutes, ordinances, regulations, or other requirements of any governmental
authority or quasi-governmental authority or special district having the direct
or indirect power to tax or levy assessments whatsoever. The term “Environmental
Surcharges” shall include any and all expenses, taxes, charges or penalties
imposed by the Federal Department of Energy, Federal Environmental Protection
Agency, the Federal Clean Air Act, or any regulations promulgated thereunder,
or
imposed by any other local, state or federal governmental agency or entity
now
or hereafter vested with the power to impose taxes, assessments or other types
of surcharges as a means of controlling or abating environmental pollution
or
the use of energy in regard to the use, operation or occupancy of the Project
including the Premises, Building, Common Area and/or Parcel. The term “Project
Taxes” shall include (to the extent the same are not paid by Lessee pursuant to
Article 7.c. below), without limitation: the cost to Lessor of contesting the
amount or validity or applicability of any Project Taxes described above; and
all taxes, assessments, levies, fees, impositions or charges levied, imposed,
assessed, measured, or based in any manner whatsoever upon or with respect
to
the use, possession, occupancy, leasing, operation or management of the Project
(including, without limitation, the Premises, Building, Common Area and/or
Parcel) or in lieu of or equivalent to any Project Taxes set forth in this
Article 7.b.(ii). Notwithstanding the foregoing, or anything to the contrary
contained in this Lease, in no event shall Building Taxes or Project Taxes
include (nor shall Building Service Expenses or Project Expenses include):
Taxes, assessments, all other governmental levies, and any increases in the
foregoing occasioned by or relating to (i) land and improvements not reserved
for Lessee's exclusive or nonexclusive use, (ii) a voluntary or involuntary
change of ownership or other conveyance of the real property of which the
Premises is a part (a) to any person or entity affiliated with or related to
Lessor or the partners, shareholders, officers or directors of Lessor or (b)
in
connection with estate planning or (c) which is not otherwise a bona fide,
arm's
length sale to an unrelated third party, (iii) assessments and other fees for
improvements and services which do not benefit the Premises or the Building,
(iv) construction of improvements exclusively for other occupants of the
Project, (v) estate, inheritance and income taxes, or (vi) assessments, except
to the extent such assessments are paid by Lessor over the longest possible
term
without incurring a penalty.
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If
at any
time during the Term, Project Taxes are under-assessed by the taxing authorities
so that they are not computed on a fully-completed and occupied basis in
accordance with the then applicable taxing authority of the governmental
entities having jurisdiction, Lessor shall have the right, but not the
obligation, to adjust Project Taxes to reflect the amount that Project Taxes
would be if the Project were assessed on a fully-completed and occupied basis,
as determined in Lessor’s reasonable discretion, and such adjusted amount shall
be allocated to the Project in accordance with the terms of this
Lease.
c. Other
Taxes.
Lessee
shall pay the following:
(i) Lessee
shall pay (or reimburse Lessor as additional rent if Lessor is assessed), before
delinquency, any and all taxes levied or assessed, and which become payable
for
or in connection with any period during the Term, upon all of the following
(collectively, “Leasehold Improvements and Personal Property”): Lessee’s
Leasehold Improvements, equipment, furniture, furnishings, fixtures,
merchandise, inventory, machinery, appliances and other personal property
located in the Premises; except only that which has been paid for by Lessor
and
is the standard of the Building. Lessee hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy
of
a schedule setting forth the improvements comprising the standard of the
Building. If any or all of the Leasehold Improvements and Personal Property
are
assessed and taxed with the Project, Lessee shall pay to Lessor such taxes
within ten (10) days after delivery to Lessee by Lessor of a statement in
writing setting forth the amount applicable to the Leasehold Improvements and
Personal Property. If the Leasehold Improvements and Personal Property are
not
separately assessed on the tax statement or xxxx, Lessor’s reasonable good faith
determination of the amount of such taxes applicable to the Leasehold
Improvements and Personal Property shall be a conclusive determination of
Lessee’s obligation to pay such amount as so determined by Lessor.
(ii) Lessee
shall pay (or reimburse Lessor if Lessor is assessed, as additional rent),
prior
to delinquency or within thirty (30) days after receipt of a statement thereof,
any and all other taxes, levies, assessments, or surcharges payable by Lessor
or
Lessee and relating to this Lease, the Premises or Lessee’s activities in the
Premises (other than Lessor’s net income, succession, transfer, gift, franchise,
estate, or inheritance taxes), whether or not now customary or within the
contemplation of the parties hereto, now in force or which may hereafter become
effective, including but not limited to taxes: (1) upon, allocable to, or
measured by the area of the Premises or on the Rentals payable hereunder,
including without limitation any gross income, gross receipts, excise, or other
tax levied by the state, any political subdivision thereof, city or federal
government with respect to the receipt of such Rentals; (2) upon or with respect
to the use, possession, occupancy, leasing, operation and management of the
Premises or any portion thereof; (3) upon this transaction or any document
to
which Lessee is a party creating or transferring an interest or an estate in
the
Premises; or (4) imposed as a means of controlling or abating environmental
pollution or the use of energy, including, without limitation, any parking
taxes, levies or charges or vehicular regulations imposed by any governmental
agency. Lessee shall also pay, prior to delinquency, all privilege, sales,
excise, use, business, occupation, or other taxes, assessments, license fees,
or
charges levied, assessed, or imposed upon Lessee’s business operations conducted
at the Premises.
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(iii) Any
payments made by Lessee directly to the applicable taxing authority pursuant
to
this subsection 7.c. shall be made prior to the applicable delinquency date
for
such payment, and Lessee shall deliver evidence of such payment to Lessor within
fifteen (15) days thereafter.
8. USE.
a. In
no
event shall Lessee use or permit any of their employees, agents,
representatives, contractors and/or invitees (“Lessee’s Agents”) the use of the
Premises for any purpose other than general office use and other lawful uses
incidental thereto consistent with operation primarily for general office use
(including at Lessee’s option occasional reconfiguration of servers used by
Lessee and shipping). Lessor and Lessee hereby acknowledge and agree that the
foregoing use restriction is an absolute prohibition against a change in use
of
the Premises as contemplated under California Civil Code Section 1997.230.
Lessee shall not do or permit Lessee’s Agents to do anything in or about the
Premises nor bring or keep anything therein which will in any way increase
the
existing rate of or affect any fire or other insurance upon the Building or
the
Project or any of its contents, or cause cancellation of any insurance policy
covering the Building or the Project or any part thereof or any of its contents.
Lessee shall not, without prior consent of Lessor, bring into the Building
or
the Premises or use or incorporate in the Premises any apparatus, equipment
or
supplies that may cause substantial noise, odor, or vibration or overload the
Premises or the Building or any of its utility or elevator systems or jeopardize
the structural integrity of the Building or any part thereof. Lessee and
Lessee’s Agents shall not use, store, or dispose of any “Hazardous Materials”
(defined below) on any portion of the Project, except, however, that nothing
contained in this Lease shall be deemed to prohibit Lessee’s use of customary
general office and janitorial supplies typically used in an office area in
the
ordinary course of business, such as copier toner, liquid paper, glue and ink,
for use in the manner for which they were designed, in such amounts and in
a
manner as is normal for first-class general office use but containing substances
technically constituting Hazardous Materials under this Lease (collectively,
“Standard Office Hazardous Materials”). Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, Lessee shall not (either with or without negligence) cause, or permit
Lessee’s Agents to cause, the escape, disposal or release of any Hazardous
Materials in, on or below the Premises or any other portion of the Project.
If
any lender or governmental agency shall ever reasonably require testing to
ascertain whether or not there has been any release or other use of Hazardous
Materials at the Premises by Lessee or Lessee’s Agents during the Term of this
Lease, and it is determined that there has been a release or other use of
Hazardous Materials at the Premises by Lessee or Lessee’s Agents during the Term
of this Lease (other than use of Standard Office Hazardous Materials as provided
for herein), then the reasonable costs thereof shall be reimbursed by Lessee
to
Lessor upon demand as additional rent. In addition, Lessee shall execute such
affidavits, representations and certifications as may be reasonably required
by
Lessor from time to time concerning Lessee’s best knowledge and belief regarding
the presence of Hazardous Materials at the Premises. Lessee shall indemnify,
defend with counsel reasonably acceptable to Lessor, and hold Lessor and
Lessor’s employees, agents, partners, officers, directors and shareholders
harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings,
orders, judgment, losses, costs, damages, liabilities, penalties, or expenses
(including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees) arising in connection with the
breach of the obligations described in any of the previous four sentences and
the obligations of Lessee pursuant hereto and under the previous four sentences
shall survive the Lease Termination. As used in this paragraph, “Hazardous
Materials” means any chemical, substance or material which has been determined
or is hereafter determined by any federal, state, or local governmental
authority to be capable of posing risk of injury to health or safety, including,
without limitation, petroleum, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls, radioactive
materials, radon gas, and/or biologically and/or chemically active materials.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the definition of “Hazardous
Materials” shall include those definitions found in the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C.
§§
9601 et
seq.,
the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et
seq.,
the
Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act, 49 U.S.C. §§ 5101
et
seq.,
the
National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321 et
seq.,
the
Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et
seq.,
the
Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 et
seq.,
the
Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 2601 et
seq.,
the
Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300f et
seq.,
the
Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 651 et
seq.,
Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code commencing at Section
24000, Division 7 of the California Water Code commencing at Section 13000,
each
as amended from time to time, and all similar federal, state and local statutes
and ordinances and all rules, regulations or policies promulgated thereunder.
Lessee shall not do or permit Lessee’s Agents to do anything in or about the
Premises which will in any way obstruct or interfere with the rights of other
tenants or occupants of the Building or the Project or injure or annoy them
or
use or allow the Premises to be used for any improper, immoral, unlawful or
objectionable purpose, nor shall Lessee cause, maintain or permit any nuisance
in, on or about the Premises. Lessee shall not commit or suffer to be committed
any waste in or upon the Premises.
Lessor
represents and warrants to Lessee that Lessor has no actual knowledge (without
duty of investigation or imputation of knowledge) of any Hazardous Materials
existing in or about the Premises or other portions of the Project at levels
which pose a material health risk or are reasonably likely to have a material
and adverse affect upon the operation of Lessee’s business from the Premises
(including, without limitation, access to and/or use of the Premises and parking
areas serving the Project). Lessor shall promptly notify Lessee of any Hazardous
Materials actually known by Lessor (without duty of investigation or imputation
of knowledge) to exist in or about the Premises or other portions of the Project
at levels which otherwise pose a material risk of having a material and adverse
affect upon the operation of Lessee’s business from the Premises (including,
without limitation, access to and/or use of the Premises and parking areas
serving the Project). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein,
Lessee shall not be responsible (either directly or as an item of Building
Service Expenses or as an item of Project Expenses) for costs related to the
testing, remediation and/or presence of Hazardous Materials on or about the
Premises or Project except to the extent caused to be present thereon or
thereabout by Lessee or Lessee’s Agents.
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b. Effect
of Use Restriction.
Lessor
and Lessee hereby acknowledge and agree that the use restriction set forth
in
subsection 8.a. above shall be deemed reasonable in all respects and under
all
circumstances. Lessor and Lessee further acknowledge and agree that,
notwithstanding any provision of this Lease to the contrary, (i) in the event
Lessee requests Lessor’s consent to a proposed assignment of this Lease or
subletting of the Premises, Lessor shall be deemed reasonable in withholding
its
consent to such assignment or subletting if the proposed assignee or subtenant
desires to use the Premises for any purpose other than as expressly provided
in
subsection 8.a. above, and (ii) in the event of a default by Lessee under the
Lease, the enforcement of the use restriction set forth in subsection 8.a.
above
shall be deemed reasonable for purposes of computing the rental loss that could
be or could have been reasonably avoided by Lessor pursuant to California Civil
Code Section 1951.2 and in connection with the exercise of Lessor’s remedies
under California Civil Code Section 1951.4.
Notwithstanding
the preceding to the contrary, if Lessor withholds its consent to an assignment
of the Lease or subletting of the Premises based upon the desire of the proposed
assignee or subtenant to use the Premises for any purpose other than as
expressly provided in subsection 8.a. above, or if Lessee is in default under
this Lease, then, prior to commencing or pursuing any claim or defense against
Lessor based upon the unreasonableness of the use restriction set forth in
subsection 8.a. above, Lessee shall provide Lessor with written notice (by
certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested) setting forth
Lessee’s objections to the enforcement of the use restriction in such instance,
the basis upon which Lessee intends to demonstrate that the enforcement of
such
use restriction would be unreasonable in such instance, and the use(s) which
Lessee believes Lessor should allow Lessee or its proposed assignee or
subtenant, as the case may be, to make of the Premises. Within thirty (30)
days
of Lessor’s receipt of Lessee’s written notice of objection, Lessor shall
provide Lessee with written notice of Lessor’s election to either (A) enforce
the use restriction set forth in subsection 8.a. above, or (B) permit a change
in the use of the Premises, provided that such proposed use shall in no event
(1) require the use, storage or disposal of Hazardous Materials on or about
the
Premises or the Project, (2) increase or affect any fire or other insurance
covering the Building or the Project, (3) interfere with the rights of other
tenants of the Building or Project, including, without limitation, any exclusive
use rights of such tenants, (4) be in violation of applicable federal, state
or
local laws, rules, regulations, codes or ordinances, or (5) require Lessor
to
construct or install, or to provide any allowance for the construction or
installation of, any tenant improvements in the Premises. Notwithstanding the
preceding to the contrary, in no event shall Lessor have any obligation to
allow
a change in the use of the premises, it being expressly understood by the
parties that the use restriction set forth in subsection 8.a. above is an
absolute prohibition against a change in use of the Premises. In the event
Lessor fails to provide Lessee with written notice of its election to either
enforce the use restriction or allow a change in use of the Premises within
said
thirty (30) day period, Lessor shall be deemed to have elected to enforce the
use restriction. In the event Lessor elects or is deemed to have elected to
enforce the use restriction as provided hereinabove, Lessee shall have the
right
to pursue such valid claims or defenses against Lessor as may be permitted
under
California Civil Code section 1997.040 and which Lessee is able to
prove.
9. COMPLIANCE
WITH LAWS.
Lessee
shall not use the Premises or permit anything to be done in or about the
Premises by Lessee’s Agents which will in any way knowingly conflict with or
violate any law, statute, ordinance, order or governmental rule or regulation
or
requirement of duly constituted public authorities or quasi-public authorities
now in force or which may hereafter be enacted or promulgated. Lessee shall,
at
its sole cost and expense, promptly comply with all laws, statutes, ordinances,
orders and governmental or quasi-governmental rules, regulations or requirements
now in force or which may hereafter be in force and with all recorded documents
which relate to or affect the condition, particular use or occupancy of the
Premises, and with the requirements of any board of fire insurance underwriters
or other similar bodies now or hereafter constituted, relating to, or affecting
the condition, use or occupancy of the Premises, excluding capital improvements
or other alterations not related to or affected by Lessee’s improvements or
particular use of the Premises; provided however, Lessee’s responsibility shall
not extend to the cost of compliance for any condition of the Premises that
existed prior to the Commencement Date. The judgment of any court of competent
jurisdiction or the admission of Lessee in any action against Lessee, whether
Lessor be a party thereto or not, that Lessee has violated any law, statute,
ordinance, or governmental or quasi-governmental rule, regulation or
requirement, shall be conclusive of that fact as between the Lessor and Lessee.
Lessee shall obtain, prior to taking possession of the Premises, all permits,
licenses, or other authorizations for the lawful operation of its business
at
the Premises. Lessee shall indemnify, defend with counsel acceptable to Lessor
and hold Lessor and Lessor’s employees, agents, partners, officers, directors
and shareholders harmless from and against any claim, action, suit, proceeding,
order, judgment, liability, penalty or expense (including, without limitation,
attorneys’ fees) arising out of the failure of Lessee to comply with any
applicable law, statute, ordinance, order, rule, regulation, requirement or
recorded document, with which Lessee is obligated under the terms of this Lease
to comply. Lessee acknowledges that Lessee has independently investigated and
is
satisfied that the Premises are suitable for Lessee’s intended use.
Lessor
and Lessee acknowledge that, in accordance with the provisions of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the “ADA”), responsibility for compliance with
the terms and conditions of Title III of the ADA may be allocated as between
Lessor and Lessee. In this regard and notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained in the Lease, Lessor and Lessee agree that the responsibility for
compliance with the ADA (including, without limitation, the removal of
architectural and communications barriers and the provision of auxiliary aids
and services to the extent required) shall be allocated as follows: (i) Lessee
shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of Title I of the ADA,
and of Title II and Title III of the ADA as Titles II and III relate to any
construction, renovations, alterations and repairs made within the Premises
if
such construction, renovations, alterations and repairs are made by Lessee,
at
its expense without the assistance of Lessor; (ii) Lessor shall be responsible
for compliance with the provisions of Title II and III of the ADA for all
construction, renovations, alterations and repairs which Lessor is required,
under this Lease, to make within the Premises, whether (pursuant to the relevant
provisions of the Lease) at Lessor’s or Lessee’s expense and the Lessee
Improvement Allowance (as defined in Exhibit “C”) will not be used by Lessor to
bring the Premises into compliance; and (iii) Lessor shall be responsible for
compliance with the provisions of Title III of the ADA for all exterior and
interior areas of the Building not included within the Premises except to the
extent such compliance is necessitated as a result of Lessee’s particular use
of, or alterations to, the Premises. Lessor agrees to indemnify, defend and
hold
Lessee harmless from and against any claims, damages, costs and liabilities
arising out of Lessor’s failure, or alleged failure, as the case may be, to
comply with the ADA, to the extent such compliance has been allocated to Lessor
herein, which indemnification obligation shall survive the expiration or
termination of this Lease if the Lease has not been terminated by reason of
a
default by Lessee. Lessee agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Lessor harmless
from and against any claims, damages, costs and liabilities arising out of
Lessee’s failure, or alleged failure, as the case may be, to comply with the ADA
to the extent such compliance has been allocated to Lessee herein, which
indemnification obligation shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Lease. Lessor and Lessee each agree that the allocation of responsibility for
ADA compliance shall not require Lessor or Lessee to supervise, monitor or
otherwise review the compliance activities of the other with respect to its
assumed responsibilities for ADA compliance as set forth in this Article 9.
Lessor shall, in complying with the ADA (to the extent such compliance has
been
allocated to Lessor herein), be entitled to rely upon representations made
to,
or information given to Lessor by Lessee in regard to Lessee’s use of the
Premises, Lessee’s employees, and other matters pertinent to compliance with the
ADA. The indemnity of Lessee set forth above shall apply as to any liability
arising against Lessor by reason of any misrepresentations or misinformation
given by Lessee to Lessor. The allocation of responsibility for ADA compliance
between Lessor and Lessee, and the obligations of Lessor and Lessee established
by such allocations, shall supersede any other provisions of the Lease that
may
contradict or otherwise differ from the requirements of this Article 9.
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10. ALTERATIONS
AND ADDITIONS.
a. Lessee’s
Alterations.
Lessee
shall not make or suffer to be made any alterations, additions, changes or
improvements (collectively, “Alterations”) to or of the Premises, or any part
thereof without Lessor’s prior written consent, which consent shall not, except
as otherwise expressly provided in the Lease, be unreasonably withheld; except,
however, that without Lessor’s consent but upon at least ten (10) business days
prior written notice to Lessor, Lessee may make interior, non-structural
Alterations costing less than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) in any one
instance and not (1) requiring the demolition of any material improvements
existing as of the Commencement Date, or (2) materially affecting the mechanical
or utility systems serving the Premises or the exterior appearance of the
Building. Lessor may impose, as a condition to the aforesaid consent, such
requirements as Lessor may deem reasonably appropriate in its reasonable
discretion, including without limitation: the manner in which the work is done;
a right of approval of the contractor by whom the work is to be performed;
the
times during which such work is to be accomplished; the requirement that Lessee
post a lien and completion bond (or its equivalent) in an amount equal to one
and one-half times any and all estimated Alterations costs and otherwise in
form
reasonably satisfactory to Lessor to insure Lessor against any liability for
mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens and to insure completion of the work; the
requirement that Lessee reimburse Lessor, as additional rent, for Lessor’s
actual and reasonable costs incurred in reviewing any proposed Alterations,
whether or not Lessor’s consent is granted; and the requirement that at Lease
Termination, either (i) Lessee, at its expense, will remove any and all such
Alterations designated for removal by Lessor at the time Lessor approves such
Alteration, and Lessee shall, at its cost, promptly repair all damages to the
Project caused by such removal, or (ii) the Alterations made by Lessee shall
remain with the Premises, be a part of the realty, and belong to Lessor. If
Lessor consents to any Alterations to the Premises by Lessee, the same shall
be
made by Lessee at Lessee’s sole cost and expense in accordance with plans and
specifications approved by Lessor. Any such Alterations made by Lessee shall
be
performed in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes and
in a
first class workmanlike manner, and shall not weaken or impair the structural
strength or lessen the value of the Building, shall not invalidate, diminish,
or
adversely affect any warranty applicable to the Building or any other
improvements located within the Project, including any equipment therein, and
shall be performed in a manner causing Lessor and Lessor’s agents and other
tenants of the Building the least interference and inconvenience practicable
under the circumstances. In making any such Alterations, Lessee shall, at
Lessee’s sole cost and expense:
(i) File
for
and secure any necessary permits or approvals from all governmental departments
or authorities having jurisdiction, and any utility company having an interest
therein,
(ii) Notify
Lessor in writing at least fifteen (15) days prior to the commencement of work
on any Alteration, so that Lessor can post and record appropriate notices of
non-responsibility, and
(iii) Provide
Lessor with copies of all drawings and specifications prior to commencement
of
construction of any Alterations, and provide Lessor with “as built” plans and
specifications (on CAD diskette if available) following completion of such
Alterations.
In
no
event shall Lessee make or suffer to be made any Alteration to the mechanical
or
utility systems of the Building, to the Common Area or the structural portions
of the Building or any part thereof without Lessor’s prior written consent,
which consent may be withheld in Lessor’s sole discretion.
b. Removal.
Upon
Lease Termination, Lessee shall, upon written demand by Lessor at Lessee’s sole
cost and expense, forthwith and with all due diligence remove any Alterations
made by Lessee, designated by Lessor to be removed at the time Lessor approved
such Alteration and Lessee shall, forthwith and with all due diligence at its
sole cost and expense, repair any damage to the Project caused by such removal.
Lessee shall also, upon Lease Termination and provided that Lessee is not then
in default hereunder beyond any applicable notice and cure period, remove
Lessee’s movable equipment, furnishings, trade fixtures and other personal
property (excluding any Alterations made by Lessee not specifically designated
by Lessor to be removed), provided that Lessee shall, forthwith and with all
due
diligence at its sole cost and expense, repair any damages to the Project caused
by such removal. Unless Lessor elects to have Lessee remove any such Alterations
as provided above, all such Alterations except for movable furniture and trade
fixtures of Lessee not permanently affixed to the Premises, shall become the
property of Lessor upon Lease Termination (without any payment therefor) and
remain upon and be surrendered with the Premises. However, Lessee shall have
the
right, prior to the expiration of the Term or earlier termination of this Lease,
to remove any of Lessee’s furniture and trade fixtures located in the Premises,
provided that Lessee promptly repairs any damage to the Premises resulting
from
such removal. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease,
in no event shall Lessee be required to remove or pay for the removal of any
of
the Lessee Improvements installed pursuant to the terms of Exhibit “C” attached
hereto.
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c. Alterations
Required by Law.
Lessee
shall pay to Lessor as additional rent, the cost of any structural or
non-structural alteration, addition or change to the Building and/or at Lessor’s
election, shall promptly make, at Lessee’s sole expense and in accordance with
the provisions of subsection 10.a. above, any structural or non-structural
alteration, addition or change to the Premises required to comply with laws,
regulations, ordinances or orders of any public agencies, whether now existing
or hereinafter promulgated, where such alterations, additions or changes are
required by reason of: Lessee’s or Lessee’s Agents’ acts; Lessee’s particular
use or change of use to the Premises or alterations or improvements to the
Premises made by Lessee; or Lessee’s application for any permit or governmental
approval.
x. Xxxxxx’x
Improvements.
All
fixtures, improvements or equipment which are installed, constructed on or
attached to the Premises, or any part of the Project by Lessor at its expense
shall be a part of the realty and belong to Lessor.
11. REPAIRS.
a. By
Lessee.
Except
as otherwise set forth in this Lease, by taking possession of the Premises,
Lessee shall be deemed to have accepted the Premises as being in good and
sanitary order, condition and repair and to have accepted the Premises in their
condition existing as of the date of such possession, subject to all applicable
laws, covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, and other matters of
public record and the Rules and Regulations from time to time promulgated by
Lessor governing the use of any portion of the Project. Lessee shall further
be
deemed to have accepted Lessee Improvements constructed by Lessor, if any,
as
being completed in accordance with the plans and specifications for such
improvements, excluding only the punch list items referred to in Article 4.a.
above. Subject to the provisions granting Lessor an opportunity to perform
repairs upon written notice from Lessee as set forth in Article 11.b., Lessor
represents and warrants that as of the Commencement Date the Premises and
Building Systems (as defined in Exhibit
C)
servicing the Premises will be in good condition and repair and the roof
watertight Except as set forth in Article 11.b. below, Lessee shall at Lessee’s
sole cost and expense, keep every part of the Premises in good condition and
repair, damage thereto from causes beyond the control of Lessee (and not caused
by any act or omission of Lessee or Lessee’s Agents) and excepting ordinary wear
and tear and repair and restoration required due to casualty or condemnation
which Lessee is not required to repair pursuant to Article 21 or 24,
respectively, below. If Lessee fails to maintain or repair the Premises as
required by this Lease, Lessor may give Lessee written notice thereof and if
Lessee fails to commence such required work immediately in an emergency or
where
immediate action is required to protect the Premises or any portion of the
Project, or within thirty (30) days after such notice is given under other
circumstances, and diligently prosecute it to completion, then Lessor or
Lessor’s agents, in addition to all of the rights and remedies available
hereunder or by law and without waiving any alternative remedies, shall have
the
right to enter the Premises and to do such acts and expend such funds at the
expense of Lessee as are reasonably required to perform Lessee’s obligations
under this Lease. Any amount so expended by Lessor shall be paid by Lessee
to
Lessor as additional rent, upon demand. With respect to any work performed
by
Lessor pursuant to this Article 11.a., Lessor shall be liable to Lessee only
for
physical damage caused to Lessee’s personal property located within the Premises
to the extent such damage is caused by Lessor’s negligence or willful
misconduct, subject to the provisions of Article 15 below. In no event shall
Lessor have any liability to Lessee for any inconvenience or interference with
the use of the Premises by Lessee, or for any consequential damages, including
lost profits, as a result of performing any such work. Except as specifically
provided in an addendum, if any, to this Lease or in connection with Lessor’s
obligations under 11.b. or Exhibit
C,
Lessor
shall have no obligation whatsoever to alter, remodel, improve, repair, decorate
or paint the Premises or any part thereof and the parties hereto affirm that
Lessor has made no representations or warranties, express or implied, to Lessee
respecting the condition of the Premises or any part of the Project except
as
specifically set forth in this Lease.
b. By
Lessor.
The
costs of repairs and maintenance which are the obligation of Lessor under this
Lease or which Lessor elects to perform under this Lease except such repairs
and
maintenance which are the responsibility of Lessee hereunder, shall be an
Operating Expense except as otherwise set forth in this Lease. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, Lessor shall repair and
maintain the structural portions of the Building at Lessor’s sole cost and
expense, and subject to recovery as an Operating Expense, Lessor shall repair,
maintain and replace, when necessary all non-structural items, including the
roof membrane and all building systems including the basic plumbing, air
conditioning, heating and electrical systems installed or furnished by Lessor,
except to the extent such maintenance or repairs are caused by the act, neglect,
fault or omission of any duty by Lessee or Lessee’s Agents, in which case Lessee
shall pay to Lessor the reasonable cost of such maintenance or repairs as
additional rent (subject to the terms of Article 15 hereof). Lessor shall not
be
liable for any failure to make any such repairs or to perform any maintenance
for which Lessor is responsible as provided above unless Lessor fails to
commence such work for a period of more than thirty (30) days after written
notice of the need of such repairs or maintenance is given to Lessor by Lessee
(or within a reasonable period of time in the event of an emergency) and the
failure is due solely to causes within Lessor’s reasonable control. Except as
provided in Article 21 of this Lease, there shall be no abatement of Rentals,
and in any event there shall be no liability of Lessor by reason of any injury
to or interference with Lessee’s business arising from the making of any
repairs, alterations or improvements in or to any portion of the Project or
in
or to fixtures, appurtenances and equipment therein. Lessee waives the benefits
of any statute now or hereafter in effect (including, without limitation, the
provisions of subsection l of Section 1932, Section 1941 and Section 1942 of
the
California Civil Code and any similar or dissimilar law, statute or ordinance
now or hereafter in effect) which would otherwise afford Lessee the right to
make repairs at Lessor’s expense (or to deduct the cost of such repairs from
Rentals due hereunder) or to terminate this Lease because of Lessor’s failure to
keep the Premises in good and sanitary order.
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12. LIENS.
Lessee
shall keep the Premises and every portion of the Project free from any and
all
mechanics’, materialmen’s and other liens, and claims thereof, arising out of
any work performed, materials furnished or obligations incurred by or for
Lessee. Lessee shall indemnify and defend with counsel acceptable to Lessor
and
hold Lessor harmless from and against any liens, demands, claims, actions,
suits, proceedings, orders, losses, costs, damages, liabilities, penalties,
expenses, judgments or encumbrances (including without limitation, attorneys’
fees) arising out of any work or services performed or materials furnished
by or
at the direction of Lessee or Lessee’s Agents or any contractor employed by
Lessee with respect to the Premises. Should any claims of lien relating to
work
performed, materials furnished or obligations incurred by Lessee be filed
against, or any action be commenced affecting the Premises, any part of the
Project, and/or Lessee’s interest therein, Lessee shall give Lessor notice of
such lien or action within three (3) business days after Lessee receives notice
of the filing of the lien or the commencement of the action. If Lessee does
not,
within twenty (20) days following the imposition of any such lien, cause such
lien to be released of record by payment or posting of a proper bond, Lessor
shall have, in addition to all other remedies provided herein and by law, the
right, but not the obligation, to cause the same to be released by such means
as
it shall deem proper, including by payment of the claim giving rise to such
lien
or by posting a proper bond, or by requiring Lessee to post for Lessor’s benefit
a bond, surety, or cash amount equal to one and one-half (l-1/2) times the
amount of lien and sufficient to release the Premises and Project from the
lien.
All sums paid by Lessor pursuant to this Article 12 and all expenses incurred
by
it in connection therewith including attorneys’ fees and costs shall be payable
to Lessor by Lessee as additional rent on demand.
13. ASSIGNMENT
AND SUBLETTING.
a. Prohibitions
in General.
Lessee
shall not (whether voluntarily, involuntarily, or by operation of law) assign
this Lease or allow all or any part of the Premises to be sublet, without
Lessor’s prior written consent in each instance, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld, subject, nevertheless, to the provisions of this Article
13. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and provided that Lessee
provides reasonable advance written notice thereof to Lessor, Lessee shall
have
the right to sublease one office within the Premises which is not separately
demised from the remainder of the Premises and which is used for the permitted
use under this Lease. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein,
Lessee shall have the right without Lessor’s prior consent and without being
subject to Article 13.e. or 13.g. below, but upon not less than twenty (20)
days
prior written notice to Lessor, to assign this Lease or sublet the Premises
to
any entity (i) controlling, controlled by or having fifty percent (50%) or
more
common control with Lessee, or (ii) resulting from a merger or consolidation
with Lessee or acquiring substantially all of the assets and/or substantially
all of the stock of Lessee; provided that any such entity shall have a tangible
net worth reasonably sufficient to meet the financial requirements of this
Lease, and shall assume the obligations and liabilities of Lessee under this
Lease (or such of such obligations and liabilities as are to be performed by
the
sublessee under the terms of the applicable sublease in the event of a
sublease), and no such assignment or sublease shall in any manner release Lessee
from its primary liability under this Lease (except in the case of an assignment
to the surviving entity in a merger or consolidation transaction permitted
pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this sentence where the prior “Lessee”
does not survive such merger or consolidation transaction). For all purposes
of
this Lease, a “Permitted Transfer” shall mean an assignment or subletting by
Lessee which is permitted without Lessor’s prior consent pursuant to clause (i)
or (ii) above. Except for an allowed assignment or subletting pursuant to the
foregoing provisions of this paragraph, Lessee shall not (whether voluntarily,
involuntarily, or by operation of law) (1) allow all or any part of the Premises
to be occupied or used by any person or entity other than Lessee, (2) transfer
any right appurtenant to this Lease or the Premises, (3) mortgage, hypothecate
or encumber the Lease or Lessee’s interest in the Lease or Premises (or
otherwise use the Lease as a security device) in any manner, or (4) permit
any
person to assume or succeed to any interest whatsoever in this Lease, without
Lessor’s prior written consent in each instance, which consent may not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed.
Any
assignment, sublease, hypothecation, encumbrance, or transfer other than a
Permitted Transfer (collectively “Transfer”) without Lessor’s consent shall
constitute a default by Lessee and shall be voidable. Lessor’s consent to any
one Transfer shall not constitute a waiver of the provisions of this Article
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as to any subsequent Transfer nor a consent to any subsequent Transfer. The
provisions of this subsection 13.a. expressly apply to all heirs, successors,
sublessees, assigns and transferees of Lessee. If Lessor consents to a proposed
Transfer, such Transfer shall be valid and the transferee shall have the right
to take possession of the Premises only if the Assumption Agreement described
in
subsection 13.c. below is executed and delivered to Lessor, Lessee has paid
the
costs and fees described in subsection 13.i. below, and an executed counterpart
of the assignment, sublease or other document evidencing the Transfer is
delivered to Lessor and such transfer document contains the same terms and
conditions as stated in Lessee’s notice given to Lessor pursuant to subsection
13.d. below, except for any such modifications Lessor has consented to in
writing. The acceptance of Rentals by Lessor from any person or entity other
than Lessee shall not be deemed to be a waiver by Lessor of any provision of
this Lease or to be a consent to any Transfer.
b. Collection
of Rent.
Lessee
irrevocably assigns to Lessor, as security for Lessee’s obligations under this
Lease, all rent not otherwise payable to Lessor by reason of any Transfer of
all
or any part of the Premises or this Lease. Lessor, as assignee of Lessee, or
a
receiver for Lessee appointed on Lessor’s application, may collect such rent and
apply it toward Lessee’s obligations under this Lease; provided, however, that
until the occurrence of any default by Lessee or except as provided by the
provisions of subsection 13.f. below, Lessee shall have the right to collect
such rent.
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c. Assumption
Agreement.
As a
condition to Lessor’s consent to any Transfer of Lessee’s interest in this Lease
or the Premises, Lessee and Lessee’s assignee, sublessee, encumbrancer,
hypothecate, or transferee (collectively “Transferee”), shall execute a written
Assumption Agreement, in a form approved by Lessor, which Agreement shall
include a provision that Lessee’s Transferee shall expressly assume all
obligations of Lessee under this Lease, and shall be and remain jointly and
severally liable with Lessee for the performance of all conditions, covenants,
and obligations under this Lease from the effective date of the Transfer of
Lessee’s interest in this Lease (except that as to a subletting, such Assumption
Agreement shall relate only to performance of Lessee’s non-rent payment
obligations under this Lease relating to the portion of the Premises subleased).
In no event shall Lessor have any obligation to materially amend or modify
this
Lease in connection with any proposed Transfer, including, without limitation,
amending or modifying the use restriction set forth in subsection 8.a.
above.
d. Request
for Transfer.
Lessee
shall give Lessor at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of any desired
Transfer and of the proposed terms of such Transfer, including but not limited
to: the name and legal composition of the proposed Transferee; an audited
financial statement of the proposed Transferee prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles within one year prior to the proposed
effective date of the Transfer; the nature of the proposed Transferee’s business
to be carried on in the Premises; the payment to be made or other consideration
to be given on account of the Transfer; and other such pertinent information
as
may be requested by Lessor, all in sufficient detail to enable Lessor to
evaluate the proposed Transfer and the prospective Transferee. Lessee’s notice
shall not be deemed to have been served or given until such time as Lessee
has
provided Lessor with all information specified above and all additional
information requested by Lessor pursuant to this subsection 13.d. Lessee shall
immediately notify Lessor of any modification to the proposed terms of such
Transfer. Lessor shall grant or deny any request for consent hereunder within
fifteen (15) days of receipt of the information required under this Article
13.a. and any failure to so respond within such time frame shall be deemed
a
denial.
e. Excess
Consideration.
In the
event of any Transfer (other than a Permitted Transfer), Lessor shall receive
as
additional rent hereunder, fifty percent (50%) of Lessee’s “Excess
Consideration” derived from such Transfer. As used herein, “Excess
Consideration” shall mean all rent, additional rent, key money, bonus money
and/or other consideration received by Lessee from a Transferee and/or paid
by a
Transferee on behalf of Lessee in connection with the Transfer in excess of
the
rent, additional rent and other sums payable by Lessee under this Lease (on
a
per square foot basis if less than all of the Premises is subject to such
Transfer), excluding any consideration attributable to the sale or lease of
Lessee’s furniture, fixtures, or equipment in the Premises, less the sum of
Lessee’s reasonable out-of-pocket costs incurred for brokerage commissions,
attorneys’ fees and any Alterations to the Premises or improvement allowances in
connection with such Transfer, any lease takeover payment paid to or for the
benefit of the Transferee, any reasonable costs of advertising the Premises
(or
applicable portion thereof) for sublease or assignment. If part of the Excess
Consideration shall be payable by the Transferee other than in cash, then
Lessor’s share of such non-cash consideration shall be in such form as is
reasonably satisfactory to Lessor.
f. Standards
for Consent.
Without
otherwise limiting the criteria upon which Lessor may withhold its consent
to
any proposed Transfer, the parties hereby agree that it shall be deemed
presumptively reasonable for Lessor to withhold its consent to a proposed
Transfer if:
(i) The
proposed Transferee’s net worth is not reasonably sufficient given the
obligations to be performed under the proposed Transfer as reasonably determined
by Lessor in good faith;
(ii) The
proposed Transferee’s use of the Premises is inconsistent with the permitted use
of the Premises set forth in this Lease or the proposed Transferee is of a
character or reputation which is not consistent with the quality of the Building
or Project;
(iii) As
to a
Transfer of less than all of the Premises, the space to be Transferred is not
regular in shape with appropriate means of ingress and egress suitable for
normal leasing purposes;
(iv) The
proposed Transferee is a governmental agency or instrumentality thereof or
a
person or entity (or an affiliate thereof) currently leasing or occupying space
within the Project or with whom Lessor is then negotiating for the lease or
occupancy of space within the Project;
(v) Lessee
is
in default under this Lease at the time Lessee requests consent to the proposed
Transfer; or
(vi) The
proposed Transfer will result in more than a reasonable and safe number of
occupants per floor within the space proposed to be Transferred or will result
in insufficient parking for the Building.
g. Right
of Recapture.
In
addition to and without limitation upon, the other rights of Lessor in the
event
of a proposed Transfer by Lessee pursuant to this Article 13, in the event
of a
proposed Transfer by Lessee of more than fifty percent (50%) of the Premises
for
substantially all of the remaining Term of the Lease, (other than a Permitted
Transfer), Lessor may elect (by written notice delivered to Lessee within thirty
(30) days following Lessee’s submission to Lessor of all information required
pursuant to subsection 13.d. above) to terminate this Lease effective as of
the
date Lessee proposes to enter into such Transfer (or in the case of a proposed
Transfer of less than all of the Premises, terminate this Lease as to the
portion of the Premises proposed to be Transferred as of the date of such
proposed Transfer). Nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed to nullify
Lessor’s right to elect to terminate this Lease in accordance with this
subsection 13.g. including, but not limited to, Lessor’s failure to exercise the
right to terminate this Lease with respect to any previous Transfer. Further,
Lessee understands and acknowledges that Lessor’s option to terminate this Lease
rather than approve a proposed Transfer is a material inducement for Lessor’s
agreeing to lease the Premises to Lessee upon the terms and conditions herein
set forth and is deemed a reasonable limitation upon Lessee’s right to enter
into a Transfer.
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h. Corporations
and Partnerships.
If
Lessee is a partnership, a withdrawal or substitution (whether voluntary,
involuntary, or by operation of law and whether occurring at one time or over
a
period of time) of any partner(s) owning fifty percent (50%) or more of the
partnership, any assignment(s) of fifty percent (50%) or more (cumulatively)
of
any interest in the capital or profits of the partnership, or the dissolution
of
the partnership shall be deemed a Transfer of this Lease. If Lessee is a
corporation, limited liability company or other entity, any dissolution, merger,
consolidation or other reorganization of Lessee, any sale or transfer (or
cumulative sales or transfers) of the capital stock of or equity interests
in
Lessee in excess of fifty percent (50%) or any sale (or cumulative sales) of
more than fifty percent (50%) of the value of the assets of Lessee shall be
deemed a Transfer of this Lease. This subsection 13.h. shall not apply to
corporations the capital stock of which is traded on any national
exchange.
i. Attorneys’
Fees and Costs.
Lessee
shall pay, as additional rent, Lessor’s actual and reasonable costs and
attorneys’ fees incurred for reviewing, investigating, processing and/or
documenting any requested Transfer, whether or not Lessor’s consent is granted,
up to a maximum of $1,500.00 per request.
j. Miscellaneous.
Regardless of Lessor’s consent, no Transfer shall release Lessee of Lessee’s
obligations under this Lease or alter the primary liability of Lessee to pay
the
Rentals and to perform all other obligations to be performed by Lessee
hereunder. The acceptance of Rentals by Lessor from any other person shall
not
be deemed to be a waiver by Lessor of any provision hereof. Upon default by
any
assignee of Lessee or any successor of Lessee in the performance of any of
the
terms hereof, Lessor may proceed directly against Lessee without the necessity
of exhausting remedies against said assignee or successor. Lessor may consent
to
subsequent assignments or subletting of this Lease or amendments or
modifications to this Lease with any assignee of Lessee, without notifying
Lessee, or any successor of Lessee, and without obtaining its or their consent
thereto and such action shall not relieve Lessee of liability under this
Lease.
k. Reasonable
Provisions.
Lessee
acknowledges that, but for Lessee’s identity, financial condition and ability to
perform the obligations of Lessee under the Lease, Lessor would not have entered
into this Lease nor demised the Premises in the manner set forth in this Lease,
and that in entering into this Lease, Lessor has relied specifically on Lessee’s
identity, financial condition, responsibility and capability of performing
the
obligations of Lessee under the Lease. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor’s rights
under this Article 13, including the right to terminate this Lease or withhold
consent to certain Transfers in Lessor’s sole and absolute discretion, are
reasonable, agreed upon and bargained for rights of Lessor and that the Rentals
set forth in the Lease have taken into consideration such rights. Lessee
expressly agrees that the provisions of this Article 13 are not unreasonable
standards or conditions for purposes of Section 1951.4(b)(2) of the California
Civil Code, as amended from time to time, under the Federal Bankruptcy Code
or
for any other purpose.
14. HOLD
HARMLESS.
Lessee
shall to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, defend with counsel
acceptable to Lessor, and hold Lessor and Lessor’s employees, agents, partners,
officers, directors and shareholders harmless from and against any and all
claims, damages, losses, liabilities, penalties, judgments, and costs and
expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees) and any suit, action
or proceeding brought pursuant thereto (collectively, “Claims”), including,
without limitation, Claims for property damage, or personal injury including
death, arising out of (i) Lessee’s use of the Premises or any part thereof, or
any activity, work or other thing done in or about the Premises by Lessee or
Lessee’s Agents, (ii) any activity, work or other thing done, permitted in or
about the Premises, or any part thereof by Lessee or Lessee’s Agents, (iii) any
breach or default in the performance of any obligation on Lessee’s part to be
performed under the terms of this Lease, (including, without limitation, a
failure to maintain insurance as provided in Article 16), or (iv) any act or
negligence of the Lessee or Lessee’s Agents; provided however, Lessee shall not
be required to indemnify Lessor for pursuant hereto for Claims arising from
(i)
the negligence or willful misconduct of Lessor to the extent not covered by
the
insurance required to be maintained by Lessee pursuant to this Lease or (ii)
a
breach of Lessor’s obligations or representations under this Lease.
The
indemnity herein shall extend to the costs and expenses incurred by Lessor
for
administrative expenses, consultant fees, expert costs, investigation expenses
and costs incurred in settling indemnified claims, whether such costs occurred
before or after any litigation is commenced. The obligations of Lessee pursuant
to this Article 14 and elsewhere in this Lease with respect to indemnification
of Lessor shall survive the Lease Termination and shall continue in effect
until
any and all claims, actions or causes of action with respect to any of the
matters indemnified against are fully and finally barred by the applicable
statute of limitations. In no event shall any of insurance provisions set forth
in Article 16 of this Lease be construed as any limitation on the scope of
indemnification set forth herein.
Lessee
as
a material part of the consideration to Lessor hereby assumes all risk of damage
or loss to property or injury or death to person in, upon or about all portions
of the Project from any cause except as hereinafter stated. Lessor or its agents
shall not be liable for any damage or loss to property entrusted to employees
of
any part of the Project nor for loss or damage to any property by theft or
otherwise, nor for any injury or death or damage or loss to persons or property
resulting from any accident, casualty or condition occurring in or about any
portion of the Project, or to any equipment, appliances or fixtures therein,
or
from any other cause whatsoever. Lessee’s assumption of risk and the exculpation
of Lessor pursuant hereto is unqualified with the single exception that it
shall
not apply to the portion of any claim, damage or loss that arises out of
Lessor’s negligence or willful misconduct and which is not covered by the
insurance required to be maintained by Lessee pursuant to this Lease. Lessor
or
its agents shall not be liable for interference with the light or other
incorporeal hereditaments, nor shall Lessor be liable for any latent defect
in
the Premises or in the Building. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Lease, in no event shall Lessor have any liability for loss of business
(including, without limitation, lost profits) by Lessee. Lessee shall give
prompt written notice to Lessor in case of fire or accidents in the Premises
or
in the Building or of defects therein or in the fixtures or
equipment.
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If,
by
reason of any act or omission of Lessee or Lessee’s Agents, Lessor is made a
party defendant to any litigation concerning this Lease or any part of the
Project or otherwise, Lessee shall indemnify, defend with counsel acceptable
to
Lessor, and hold Lessor harmless from any liability and damages incurred by
(or
threatened against) Lessor as a party defendant, including without limitation
all damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees.
15. SUBROGATION.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, Lessor
releases Lessee and Lessee’s officers, directors, agents, employees, partners
and shareholders from any and all claims or demands for damages, loss, expense
or injury arising out of any perils to the extent covered by insurance carried
by Lessor (or would be insured if the insurance required under this Lease was
maintained by Lessor), whether due to the negligence of Lessee or Lessee’s
officers, directors, agents, employees, partners and shareholders and regardless
of cost or origin, to the extent such waiver is permitted by Lessor’s insurers
and does not prejudice the insurance required to be carried by Lessor under
this
Lease. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, Lessee
releases Lessor and Lessor’s officers, directors, agents, employees, partners
and shareholders from any and all claims or demands for damages, loss, expense
or injury arising out of any perils which are insured against under any
insurance carried by Lessee (or
would
be insured if the insurance required under this Lease was maintained by Lessee),
whether
due to the negligence of Lessor or its officers, directors, agents, employees,
partners and shareholders and regardless of cost or origin, to the extent such
waiver is permitted by Lessee’s insurers and does not prejudice the insurance
required to be carried by Lessee under this Lease.
16. LESSEE’S
INSURANCE.
a. Lessee
shall, at Lessee’s expense, obtain and keep in force during the Term a policy of
commercial general liability insurance, including the broad form endorsement,
insuring Lessor and Lessee against any liability arising out of the ownership,
use, occupancy, maintenance, repair or improvement of the Premises and all
areas
appurtenant thereto. Such insurance shall provide single limit liability
coverage of not less than Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) per occurrence
for bodily injury or death and property damage. Such insurance shall name Lessor
and, at Lessor’s request, Lessor’s mortgagee, each as an additional insured, and
shall provide that Lessor and any such mortgagee, although an additional
insured, may recover for any loss suffered by Lessor or Lessor’s agents by
reason of Lessee’s or Lessee’s Agent’s negligence. All such insurance shall be
primary and non-contributing with respect to any insurance maintained by Lessor
and shall specifically insure Lessee’s performance of the indemnity and hold
harmless agreements contained in Article 14 above although Lessee’s obligations
pursuant to Article 14 shall not be limited to the amount of any insurance
required of or carried by Lessee under this Article 16 and Lessee is responsible
for ensuring that the amount of liability insurance carried by Lessee is
sufficient for Lessee’s purposes. Lessee may carry said insurance under a
blanket policy provided that such policy conforms with the requirements
specified in this Article and the coverage afforded Lessor is not diminished
thereby.
b. Lessee
acknowledges and agrees that insurance coverage carried by Lessor will not
cover
Lessee’s property within the Premises or within the Building. Lessee shall, at
Lessee’s expense, obtain and keep in force during the Term a policy of “All
Risk” property insurance, including without limitation, coverage for earthquake
and flood; boiler and machinery (if applicable); sprinkler damage; vandalism;
malicious mischief; and demolition, increased cost of construction and
contingent liability from changes in building laws on all leasehold improvements
installed in the Premises by Lessee at its expense (if any), and on all
equipment, trade fixtures, inventory, fixtures and personal property located
on
or in the Premises, including improvements or fixtures hereinafter constructed
or installed on the Premises. Such insurance shall be in an amount equal to
the
full replacement cost of the aggregate of the foregoing and shall provide
coverage comparable to the coverage in the Standard ISO All Risk form, when
such
form is supplemented with the coverage required above.
c. If
Lessee
fails to procure and maintain any insurance required to be procured and
maintained by Lessee pursuant to this Lease, Lessor may, but shall not be
required to, procure and maintain all or any portion of the same, at the expense
of Lessee. Lessor’s election pursuant to this subsection 16.c. to procure and
maintain all or any portion of the insurance which Lessee fails to procure
and
maintain is acknowledged by Lessee to be for Lessor’s sole benefit. Lessee
acknowledges that any insurance procured and maintained by Lessor pursuant
to
this subsection 16.c. may not be sufficient to adequately protect Lessee. Any
personal property insurance procured and maintained by Lessor for Lessee’s
equipment, trade fixtures, inventory, fixtures and personal property located
on
or in the Premises, including improvements or fixtures hereinafter constructed
or installed on the Premises, may not sufficiently cover the replacement cost
thereof. Any insurance procured and maintained by Lessor pursuant to this
subsection 16.c. may provide for less coverage than is required to be maintained
by Lessee pursuant to this Lease. Lessee acknowledges and agrees that Lessee
is
and shall remain solely responsible for procuring insurance sufficient for
Lessee’s purposes, notwithstanding the fact that Lessor has procured or
maintained any insurance pursuant to this subsection 16.c. Any insurance
required to be maintained by Lessee hereunder shall be in companies with a
security rating of A or better, and a financial size category rating of X or
better, in the then most recently published “Best’s Insurance Guide.” Prior to
occupancy of the Premises (and thereafter annually with respect to renewals,
not
later than thirty (30) days prior to expiration of then existing policies),
Lessee shall deliver to Lessor copies of the policies of insurance required
to
be kept by Lessee hereunder, or certificates evidencing the existence and amount
of such insurance, with evidence satisfactory to Lessor of payment of premiums.
No policy shall be cancelable or subject to reduction of coverage except after
thirty (30) days prior written notice to Lessor.
d. Not
more
frequently than once every year, Lessee shall increase the amounts of insurance
as follows: (i) as recommended by Lessor’s insurance broker provided that the
amount of insurance recommended by such broker shall not exceed the amount
customarily required of tenants in comparable projects located within Mountain
View/Palo Alto, California, or (ii) as required by Lessor’s lender. Any limits
set forth in this Lease on the amount or type of coverage required by Lessee’s
insurance shall not limit the liability of Lessee under this Lease.
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16A. LESSOR’S
INSURANCE.
Lessor
shall carry “All Risk” property insurance on the Building and Project for the
full replacement cost of the Building and Project.
17. SERVICES
AND UTILITIES.
Lessee
shall be entitled to access to and use of the Premises on a twenty-four (24)
hours per day, seven (7) days per week basis, subject to the provisions of
this
Lease. Lessor agrees to furnish to the Premises during “Building Hours” (as
hereinafter defined), and subject to the rules and regulations of the Building
of which the Premises are a part, electricity for normal lighting, water, heat,
air-conditioning and elevator service which are required in Lessor’s good faith
judgment for the comfortable use and occupation of the Premises. As used herein,
the term “Building Hours” shall mean 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Mondays through
Fridays and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays (except generally
recognized Building holidays). During recognized business days for the Building,
and subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the Building and Project,
Lessor shall furnish to the Premises and the Common Areas, janitorial service,
window washing, fluorescent tube replacement and toilet supplies; provided,
however, Lessor shall not be required to provide janitorial services for any
portion of the Premises to the extent required as a result of the preparation
or
consumption of food or beverages (provided that nothing in this paragraph shall
be construed as a consent by Lessor to the preparation of such food or beverages
unless otherwise expressly provided elsewhere in this Lease). Lessor shall
also
maintain and keep lighted during Building Hours the common stairs, common
entries and toilet rooms in the Building. Lessor shall not be liable for, and
Lessee shall not be entitled to, any reduction of Rentals by reason of Lessor’s
failure to furnish any of the foregoing when such failure is caused by casualty,
act of God, accident, breakage, repairs, strikes, lockouts or other labor
disturbances or labor disputes of any character, or by any other cause, similar
or dissimilar, beyond the reasonable control of Lessor. Lessor shall not be
liable under any circumstances for injury to or death of or loss or damage
to
persons or property or damage to Lessee’s business, however occurring, through
or in connection with or incidental to failure to furnish any of the foregoing.
Wherever heat generating machines or equipment are used in the Premises which
affect the temperature otherwise maintained by the air conditioning system,
Lessor reserves the right to install supplementary air conditioning units in
the
Premises in the event that Lessee’s need for HVAC exceeds the capacity of the
Building HVAC systems and the cost thereof, including the cost of installation
and the cost of operation and maintenance thereof, shall be paid by Lessee
to
Lessor upon demand by Lessor as additional rent. The costs of all utilities
and
services furnished by Lessor to Lessee pursuant to this Article 17 which are
not
specified as being reimbursed or paid directly by Lessee or other tenants shall
be included as items of Building Operating Expenses.
Lessee
will not, without the prior written consent of Lessor, use or permit the use
of
any apparatus or device in or upon the Premises (including, but without
limitation thereto, machines using in excess of 120 volts), which will in any
way increase the amount of gas, electricity or water usually furnished or
supplied for the use of the Premises as general office space (which, as to
electricity consumption, the parties hereby agree to mean not more than three
(3) xxxxx per square foot of usable area on a demand load basis); nor will
Lessee connect or permit connection of any apparatus or device for the purpose
of using gas, electric current or water with electric current, gas or water
supply lines, except for electricity through existing electrical outlets in
the
Premises. If Lessee requires water or electric current in excess of that usually
furnished or supplied for the use of the Premises as general office space,
Lessee shall first procure the written consent of Lessor (which consent may
be
granted or withheld in Lessor’s sole and absolute discretion), to the use
thereof and Lessor may cause a water or gas meter or electric current meter
to
be installed in the Premises so as to measure the amount of water, gas and
electric current consumed for any such use. The cost of any such meters and
of
installation, maintenance and repair thereof shall be paid for by the Lessee
and
Lessee agrees to pay to Lessor, as additional rent, promptly upon demand
therefor by Lessor for all such water, gas and electric current consumed as
shown by said meters, at the rates charged for such services by the local public
utility furnishing the same, plus any additional expense incurred in keeping
account of the water, gas and electric current so consumed. If a separate meter
is not installed, such excess cost for such water, gas and electric current
will
be conclusively established by an estimate made by a utility company or
electrical engineer selected by Lessor.
If
requested by Lessee in writing at least one (1) business day in advance (or
such
shorter time in advance as is reasonably practicable given Building mechanical
systems), heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) service shall be
provided to the Premises other than during Building Hours (for a minimum period
of three (3) consecutive hours at a time, except for after-hours HVAC service
immediately following Building Hours, at which time the minimum period shall
be
one (1) hour), provided that Lessee shall pay to Lessor for each such hour
of
HVAC service during non-Building Hours, the then prevailing charge by Lessor
for
such service (which shall equal Lessor’s determination in Lessor’s reasonable
business judgment of the actual cost of providing such non-Building Hours HVAC
service, including, without limitation, a reasonable administrative charge).
Amounts payable by Lessee hereunder shall be paid as additional rent within
thirty (30) days following Lessee’s receipt of Lessor’s billing
therefor.
Lessor
agrees that Lessee may request, and Lessor shall agree to, the installation
of
supplemental HVAC to serve the Premises in the event Lessee reasonably
determines that the existing system is inadequate to meet Lessee’s needs,
provided that such HVAC shall be installed at the sole cost and expense of
Lessee, and the design and placement of such HVAC equipment shall be reasonably
approved in advance by Lessor.
18. RULES
AND REGULATIONS.
Lessee
shall faithfully observe and comply with the rules and regulations that Lessor
shall from time to time promulgate for the Building and the Project. Lessor
reserves the right from time to time to make all reasonable and
non-discriminatory modifications to said rules and regulations. The additions
and modifications to these rules and regulations shall be binding upon Lessee
upon delivery of a copy of them to Lessee. Lessor shall not be responsible
to
Lessee for the non-performance of any said rules by any other tenants or
occupants. The current “Rules and Regulations” are attached hereto as Exhibit
“D.”
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19. HOLDING
OVER.
If
Lessee remains in possession of the Premises or any part thereof after Lease
Termination, with the express written consent of Lessor, such occupancy shall
be
a tenancy from month to month at a Base Rent in the amount of one hundred
twenty-five percent (125%) of the Base Rent in effect immediately preceding
such
Lease Termination, plus all other rental charges payable hereunder, and upon
all
the terms hereof applicable to a month to month tenancy. In such case, either
party may thereafter terminate this Lease at any time upon giving not less
than
thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. For any possession of the
Premises after the Lease Termination without Lessor’s consent, Lessee shall be
liable for all detriment proximately caused by Lessee’s possession, including
without limitation, attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses, claims of any
succeeding tenant founded on Lessee’s failure to vacate and for payment to
Lessor of Base Rent in an amount equal to the greater of (a) one hundred fifty
percent (150%) of the Base Rent in effect immediately preceding such Lease
Termination, or (b) the fair market rental value for the Base Rent for the
Premises, together with such other Rentals provided in this Lease to the date
Lessee actually vacates the Premises, and such other remedies as are provided
by
law, in equity or under this Lease, including without limitation punitive
damages recoverable under California Code of Civil Procedure Section
1174.
20. ENTRY
BY LESSOR.
Lessor
reserves and shall at any and all reasonable times have the right to enter
the
Premises upon 24 hour advance notice (delivered via e-mail if reasonably
possible under the circumstances) to Lessee (except in case of emergency),
to
inspect the same, supply janitorial service and any other service to be provided
by Lessor to Lessee hereunder, to submit said Premises to prospective
purchasers, mortgagees, lenders or tenants, to post notices of
non-responsibility, and to alter, improve or repair the Premises and any portion
of the Building that Lessor may deem necessary or desirable, without any
abatement of Rentals, and may for such purposes erect scaffolding and other
necessary structures where reasonably required by the character of the work
to
be performed, provided that the entrance to the Premises shall not be
unreasonably blocked thereby, and further provided that the business of the
Lessee shall not be interfered with unreasonably. In no event shall Lessor
have
any liability to Lessee for, and Lessee hereby waives any claim for, damages
or
for any injury or inconvenience to or interference with Lessee’s business, any
loss of occupancy or quiet enjoyment of the Premises, and any other damage
or
loss occasioned thereby so long as Lessor uses commercially reasonable efforts
to minimize the interference with Lessee’s use of the Premises. For each of the
aforesaid purposes, Lessor shall at all times have and retain a key with which
to unlock all of the doors in, upon and about the Premises, excluding Lessee’s
vaults, safes and files, and Lessor shall have the right to use any and all
means which Lessor may deem proper to open said doors in an emergency in order
to obtain entry to the Premises, without liability to Lessee except for any
failure to exercise due care for Lessee’s property under the circumstances of
each entry. Any entry to the Premises obtained by Lessor by any of said means
or
otherwise shall not under any circumstances be construed or deemed to be a
forcible or unlawful entry into, or a detainer of, the Premises, or an eviction
of Lessee from the Premises or any portion thereof. If Lessee has removed
substantially all of Lessee’s property from the Premises, Lessor may, without
abatement of Rentals, enter the Premises for alteration, renovation or
decoration during the last thirty (30) days of the Term. With respect to any
entry by Lessor into the Premises, Lessor shall be liable to Lessee solely
for
physical damage caused to Lessee’s personal property located within the Premises
to the extent such damage is caused by Lessor’s active negligence or willful
misconduct and which is not covered by the insurance required to be maintained
by Lessee pursuant to this Lease. Any entry of Lessor or its agents into the
Premises shall be subject to Lessee’s reasonable security and confidentiality
requirements.
21. RECONSTRUCTION.
If the
Premises are damaged and rendered substantially untenantable, or if the Building
is damaged (regardless of damage to the Premises) or destroyed, Lessor may,
within ninety (90) days after the casualty, notify Lessee of Lessor’s election
not to repair, in which event this Lease shall terminate at the expiration
of
the ninetieth (90th) day. If Lessor elects to repair the damage or destruction,
this Lease shall remain in effect and the then current Base Rent and Lessee’s
Percentage Share of Building Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool shall
be
proportionately reduced from the date of damage and during the period of repair.
The reduction shall be based upon the extent to which the making of repairs
interferes with Lessee’s business conducted in the Premises, as reasonably
determined by Lessor. All other Rentals due hereunder shall continue unaffected,
and Lessee shall have no claim against Lessor for compensation for inconvenience
or loss of business during any period of repair or reconstruction. Upon Lessor’s
election to repair, Lessor shall diligently repair the damage to the extent
of
insurance proceeds available to Lessor. Lessor shall not be required to repair
or replace, whether injured or damaged by fire or other cause, any items
required to be insured by Lessee under this Lease including Lessee’s fixtures,
equipment, merchandise, personal property, inventory, panels, decoration,
furniture, railings, floor covering, partitions or any other improvements,
alterations, additions, or property made or installed by Lessee to the Premises,
and Lessee shall be obligated to promptly rebuild or restore the same to the
same condition as they were in immediately before the casualty. Lessee hereby
waives all claims for loss or damage to the foregoing. Lessee waives any rights
to terminate this Lease if the Premises are damaged or destroyed, including
without limitation any rights pursuant to the provisions of Subdivision 2 of
Section 1932 and Subdivision 4 of Section 1933 of the Civil Code of California,
as amended from time to time, and the provisions of any similar law hereinafter
enacted. If the Lease is terminated by Lessor pursuant to this Article 21,
the
unused balance of the Security Deposit and any Rentals unearned as of the
effective date of termination shall be refunded to Lessee. Lessee shall pay
to
Lessor any Rentals or other charges due Lessor under the Lease, prorated as
of
the effective date of termination. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
in
the foregoing, if the damage is due to the fault or neglect of Lessee, or
Lessee’s Agents, there shall be no abatement of Base Rent or any other
Rentals.
Notwithstanding
the foregoing, if less than thirty-three percent (33%) of the Rentable Area
of
the Building is damaged from an insured casualty and the insurance proceeds
actually available to Lessor for reconstruction (net of costs to recover such
proceeds and after all claimants thereto including lienholders have been
satisfied or waive their respective claims) (“Net Insurance Proceeds”) are
sufficient to completely restore the Building, Lessor agrees to make such
reparations and continue this Lease in effect. If, upon damage of less than
thirty-three percent (33%) of the Rentable Area of the Building there are not
sufficient insurance proceeds actually available to allow Lessor to completely
restore the Building, Lessor shall not be obligated to repair the Building
and
the provisions of the first paragraph of this Article shall
control.
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Lessee
shall not be entitled to any compensation or damages from Lessor for loss of
the
use of the whole or any part of the Premises, or for any damage to Lessee’s
business, or any inconvenience or annoyance occasioned by such damage, or by
any
repair, reconstruction or restoration by Lessor, or by any failure of Lessor
to
make any repairs, reconstruction or restoration under this Article or any other
provision of this Lease. However, notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained in this Lease, in the event of material casualty damage to the
Premises not resulting in termination of this Lease, Lessor shall deliver
written notice to Lessee within sixty (60) days following such casualty damage
or occurrence setting forth Lessor’s good faith estimate of the time required
for completion of repair and/or restoration of the Premises, and if such
estimated time exceeds one hundred eighty (180) days from the occurrence of
the
casualty, Lessee may elect to terminate this Lease by written notice to Lessor
within fifteen (15) days following Lessee’s receipt of such notice. In addition,
if such repair is not substantially completed so as to permit Lessee’s
resumption of business from the Premises without material interference from
any
uncompleted repair work within one hundred fifty (150) days from the occurrence
of the casualty (or thirty (30) days less than such longer period as may have
been estimated in Lessor’s written notice to Lessee pursuant hereto), then
Lessee shall thereafter have the right to terminate this Lease upon thirty
(30)
days prior written notice to Lessor (provided that if such repair work is so
substantially completed prior to the expiration of such thirty (30) day period,
then Lessee’s election to terminate shall be nullified and this Lease shall
continue in full force and effect).
22. DEFAULT.
The
occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a
material default and breach of this Lease by Lessee:
a. Lessee’s
failure to pay when due Base Rent or any other Rentals or other sums payable
hereunder where such failure is not cured within five (5) days following
Lessor’s delivery of written notice thereof (which notice shall be in lieu of,
and not in addition to, any notice required under applicable laws, including,
without limitation, notices required under California Code of Civil Procedure
Section 1161 or any similar or successor statute);
b. Lessee’s
abandonment of the Premises.
c. Commencement,
and continuation for at least forty five (45) days, of any case, action, or
proceeding by, against, or concerning Lessee, or any guarantor of Lessee’s
obligations under this Lease (“Guarantor”), under any federal or state
bankruptcy, insolvency, or other debtor’s relief law, including without
limitation, (i) a case under Title 11 of the United States Code concerning
Lessee, or a Guarantor, whether under Chapter 7, 11, or 13 of such Title or
under any other Chapter, or (ii) a case, action, or proceeding seeking Lessee’s
or a Guarantor’s financial reorganization or an arrangement with any of Lessee’s
or a Guarantor’s creditors;
d. Voluntary
or involuntary appointment of a receiver, trustee, keeper, or other person
who
takes possession for more than forty five (45) days of substantially all of
Lessee’s or a Guarantor’s assets, or of any asset used in Lessee’s business on
the Premises, regardless of whether such appointment is as a result of
insolvency or any other cause;
e. Execution
of an assignment for the benefit of creditors of substantially all assets of
Lessee or a Guarantor available by law for the satisfaction of judgment
creditors;
f. Commencement
of proceedings for winding up or dissolving (whether voluntary or involuntary)
the entity of Lessee or a Guarantor, if Lessee or such Guarantor is a
corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other
entity;
x. Xxxx
of a
writ of attachment or execution on Lessee’s interest under this Lease, if such
writ continues for a period of ten (10) business days;
h. Any
Transfer or attempted Transfer of this Lease by Lessee contrary to the
provisions of Article 13 above; or
i. With
respect to any report that Lessee is required to submit hereunder, the
submission by Lessee of any false report;
j. The
use
or occupancy of the Premises for any use or purpose not specifically allowed
by
the terms of this Lease; or
k. Breach
by
Lessee of any term, covenant, condition, warranty, or provision contained in
this Lease or of any other obligation owing or due to Lessor other than as
described in subsections 22.a., b., c., d., e., f., g., h., i. or j. of this
Article 22, where such failure shall continue for the period specified in this
Lease or if no such period is specified, for a period of thirty (30) days after
written notice thereof by Lessor to Lessee; provided, however, that if the
nature of Lessee’s default is such that more than thirty (30) days are
reasonably required for its cure, Lessee shall not be deemed to be in default
if
Lessee commences such cure within said thirty (30) day period and thereafter
diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.
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23. REMEDIES
UPON DEFAULT.
Upon any
default or breach by Lessee, at any time thereafter, with or without notice
or
demand, and without limiting Lessor in the exercise of any right or remedy
which
Lessor may have hereunder or otherwise at law or in equity by reason of such
default or breach Lessor may do the following:
a. Termination
of Lease.
Lessor
may terminate this Lease or Lessee’s right to possession of the Premises by
notice to Lessee or any other lawful means, in which case this Lease shall
terminate and Lessee shall immediately surrender possession of the Premises
to
Lessor. In such event Lessor shall be entitled to recover from
Lessee:
(i) The
worth
at the time of award of the unpaid Rentals which had been earned at the time
of
termination;
(ii) The
worth
at the time of award of the amount by which the unpaid Rentals which would
have
been earned after termination until the time of award exceeds the amount of
such
rental loss that Lessee proves could have been reasonably avoided;
(iii) The
worth
at the time of award (computed by discounting at the discount rate of the
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of award plus one percent)
of
the amount by which the unpaid Rentals for the balance of the Term after the
time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that Lessee proves could
be
reasonably avoided; and
(iv) Any
other
amounts necessary to compensate Lessor for detriment proximately caused by
the
default by Lessee or which in the ordinary course of events would likely result,
including without limitation the reasonable costs and expenses incurred by
Lessor for:
(A) Retaking
possession of the Premises;
(B) Cleaning
and making repairs and alterations (including installation of leasehold
improvements, whether or not the same shall be funded by a reduction of rent,
direct payment or otherwise) necessary to return the Premises to good condition
and preparing the Premises for reletting;
(C) Removing,
transporting, and storing any of Lessee’s property left at the Premises
(although Lessor shall have no obligation to remove, transport, or store any
of
the property);
(D) Reletting
the Premises, including without limitation, brokerage commissions, advertising
costs, and attorneys’ fees;
(E) Attorneys’
fees, expert witness fees and court costs;
(F) Any
unamortized real estate brokerage commissions paid in connection with this
Lease; and
(G) Costs
of
carrying the Premises, such as repairs, maintenance, taxes and insurance
premiums, utilities and security precautions, if any.
The
“worth at the time of award” of the amounts referred to in Articles 23.a.(i) and
23.a.(ii) is computed by allowing interest at an annual rate equal to the
greater of: ten percent (10%); or five percent (5%) plus the rate established
by
the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, as of the 25th day of the month
immediately preceding the default by Lessee, on advances to member banks under
Section 13 and 13(a) of the Federal Reserve Act, as now in effect or hereafter
from time to time amended (the “Stipulated Rate”). The computation of the amount
of rental loss that could be or could have been reasonably avoided by Lessor
pursuant to California Civil Code section 1951.2 shall take into account the
use
restrictions set forth in Article 8.a. above except to the extent that Lessee
proves that under all circumstances the enforcement of the use restriction
would
be unreasonable.
b. Continuation
of Lease.
Lessor
may continue this Lease in full force and effect, and the Lease shall continue
in effect as long as Lessor does not terminate Lessee’s right to possession, and
Lessor shall have the right to enforce all rights and remedies under this Lease
including the right to collect all Rentals when due. During the period Lessee
is
in default, Lessor can enter the Premises and relet them, or any part of them,
to third parties for Lessee’s account. Lessee shall be liable immediately to
Lessor for all costs Lessor incurs in reletting the Premises, including without
limitation, those items outlined in subsections a.(i) through a.(iv) of this
Article 23, and other like costs. Reletting can be for a period shorter or
longer than the remaining Term. Lessee shall pay to Lessor all Rentals due
under
this Lease on the date the Rentals are due, less the rent Lessor receives from
any reletting. The use restriction provided in Article 8.a. above shall apply
to
Lessor’s remedies under California Civil Code section 1951.4 except to the
extent that Lessee proves that under all circumstances enforcement of the use
restriction would be unreasonable.
c. Other
Remedies.
Lessor
may pursue any other remedy now or hereafter available to Lessor under the
laws
or judicial decisions of the State in which the Premises are
located.
d. General.
The
following shall apply to Lessor’s remedies:
(i) No
entry
upon or taking of possession of the Premises or any part thereof by Lessor,
nor
any letting or subletting thereof by Lessor for Lessee, nor any appointment
of a
receiver, nor any other act of Lessor, whether acceptance of keys to the
Premises or otherwise, shall constitute or be construed as an election by Lessor
to terminate this Lease or Lessee’s right to possession of the Premises unless a
written notice of such election be given to Lessee by Lessor.
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(ii) If
Lessor
elects to terminate this Lease or Lessee’s right to possession hereunder, Lessee
shall surrender and vacate the Premises in broom-clean condition, and Lessor
may
re-enter and take possession of the Premises and may eject all parties in
possession or eject some and not others or eject none. Any personal property
of
or under the control of Lessee remaining on the Premises at the time of such
re-entry may be considered and treated by Lessor as abandoned.
24. EMINENT
DOMAIN.
If more
than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of the Premises is taken or
appropriated for any public or quasi-public use under the power of eminent
domain, or conveyed in lieu thereof, or if such amount of the Premises is taken
or appropriated as makes it impracticable for Lessee to operate its business
in
the Premises (as reasonably determined by Lessee), either party hereto shall
have the right, at its option, to terminate this Lease by written notice to
the
other party given within ten (10) days of the date of such taking, appropriation
or conveyance, and Lessor shall be entitled to any and all income, rent, award,
or any interest therein whatsoever which may be paid or made (the “Award”) in
connection with such public or quasi-public use or purpose, and Lessee shall
have no claim against Lessor for (and hereby assigns to Lessor any claim which
Lessee may have for) the value of any unexpired Term of this Lease. Lessee
shall
be entitled to pursue its own award in the event of a taking or appropriation
that results in the termination of this Lease including sums to compensate
Lessee for trade fixtures, moving expenses and loss of good will, provided
that
such award does not decrease the amount or value of Lessor’s Award If any part
of the Building or the Project other than the Premises may be so taken,
appropriated or conveyed, Lessor shall have the right at its option to terminate
this Lease, and in any such event Lessor shall be entitled to the entire Award
whether or not this Lease is terminated. If this Lease is terminated as provided
above: (i) the termination shall be effective as of the date upon which title
to
the Premises, the Building, the Project, or a portion thereof, passes to and
vests in the condemnor or the effective date of any order for possession if
issued prior to the date title vests in the condemnor; (ii) Lessor shall refund
to Lessee any prepaid but unearned Rentals and the unused balance of the
Security Deposit; and (iii) Lessee shall pay to Lessor any Rentals or other
charges due Lessor under the Lease, prorated as of the date of
taking.
If
less
than twenty-five percent (25%) of the Premises is so taken, appropriated or
conveyed, or more than twenty-five percent (25%) thereof is so taken,
appropriated or conveyed and neither party elects to terminate as herein
provided, (i) Lessor shall be entitled to the entirety of the Award, and Lessee
shall be entitled to make a claim for any separate award attributable to any
taking of Lessee’s trade fixtures so long as any such award to Lessee does not
reduce the amount of the Award available to Lessor; and (ii) the Rental
thereafter to be paid hereunder for the Premises shall be reduced in the same
ratio that the percentage of the area of the Premises so taken, appropriated
or
conveyed bears to the total area of the Premises immediately prior to the
taking, appropriation or conveyance. In addition, if any Rentable Area in the
Building containing the Premises is so taken, appropriated or conveyed and
this
Lease is not terminated by Lessor, Lessee’s Percentage Share of Building
Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool shall be adjusted pursuant to Article
7.
Notwithstanding
this Article 24 above, upon a temporary taking of all or any portion of the
Premises, the Lease shall remain in effect and Lessee shall continue to pay
and
be liable for all Rentals under this Lease. Upon such temporary taking, Lessee
shall be entitled to any Award for the temporary use of the portion of the
Premises taken which is attributable to the period prior to the date of Lease
Termination, and Lessor shall be entitled to any portion of the Award for such
use attributable to the period after Lease Termination. As used in this
paragraph, a temporary taking shall mean a taking for a period of one year
or
less and does not include a taking which is to last for an indefinite period
and/or which will terminate only upon the happening of a specified event unless
it can be determined at the time of the taking when such event will
occur.
25. OFFSET
STATEMENT; MODIFICATIONS FOR LENDER.
Lessee
shall at any time and from time to time within ten (10) days following request
from Lessor execute, acknowledge and deliver to Lessor a statement in writing,
(i) certifying that this Lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or,
if modified, stating the nature of such modification and certifying that this
Lease as so modified is in full force and effect), (ii) acknowledging that
there
are not, to Lessee’s knowledge, any uncured defaults on the part of the Lessor
hereunder, or specifying such defaults if any are claimed, (iii) certifying
the
date Lessee entered into occupancy of the Premises and that Lessee is open
and
conducting business at the Premises, (iv) certifying the date to which Rentals
and other charges are paid in advance, if any, (v) evidencing the status of
this
Lease as may be required either by a lender making a loan affecting or a
purchaser of the Premises, or part of the Project from Lessor, (vi) certifying
that all improvements to be constructed on the Premises by Lessor are
substantially completed (if applicable), except for any punch list items which
do not prevent Lessee from using the Premises for its intended use, and (vii)
certifying such other matters relating to this Lease and/or the Premises as
may
be requested by Lessor or a lender making a loan to Lessor or a purchaser of
the
Premises, or any part of the Project from Lessor. Any such statement may be
relied upon by any prospective purchaser or encumbrancer of all or any portion
of the Project, or any interest therein. Lessee shall, within ten (10) days
following request of Lessor, deliver such other documents including Lessee’s
financial statements as are reasonably requested in connection with the sale
of,
or loan to be secured by, any portion of the Project, or any interest
therein.
If
in
connection with obtaining financing for all or any portion of the Project,
any
lender shall request modifications of this Lease as a condition to Lessor
obtaining such financing, Lessee will not unreasonably withhold, delay or
condition its consent thereto, provided that such modifications do not increase
the financial obligations of Lessee hereunder or materially and adversely affect
the leasehold interest hereby created or Lessee’s rights hereunder.
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26. PARKING.
Lessee
shall have the right to use the number of non-exclusive parking spaces located
within the Project as designated in Article 1.k. without charge during the
Term;
except, however, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
Lease, if a charge, fee, tax or other imposition is assessed against Lessor
or
the Project by applicable governmental authorities based upon use of parking
spaces at the Project or is required by applicable governmental authorities
to
be assessed by Lessor upon users of parking spaces at the Project, then Lessee
shall pay its equitable share of such charge, fee, tax or other imposition
to
Lessor monthly in advance as additional rent. Use of all parking spaces shall
be
subject to rules and regulations established by Lessor which may be altered
at
any time and from time to time during the Term. The location of all parking
spaces may be designated from time to time by Lessor. Neither Lessee nor
Lessee’s Agents shall at any time use more parking spaces than the number so
allocated to Lessee or park or permit the parking of their vehicles in any
portion of the Parcel not designated by Lessor as a non-exclusive parking area.
Lessee and Lessee’s Agents shall not have the exclusive right to use any
specific parking space, except as expressly stated in this Article
26.
Notwithstanding
the number of parking spaces designated for Lessee’s non-exclusive use, in the
event by reason of any rule, regulation, order, law, statute or ordinance of
any
governmental or quasi-governmental authority relating to or affecting parking
on
the Parcel, or any cause beyond Lessor’s reasonable control, Lessor is required
to reduce the number of parking spaces on the Parcel, Lessor shall have the
right to proportionately reduce the number of Lessee’s parking spaces and the
non-exclusive parking spaces of other tenants of the Building. Lessor reserves
the right in its absolute discretion: to determine whether parking facilities
are becoming overcrowded and in such event to re-allocate the location of
parking spaces among Lessee and other tenants of the Project on a
non-discriminatory basis; to have any vehicles owned by Lessee or Lessee’s
Agents which are parked in violation of the provisions of this Article 26 or
Lessor’s rules and regulations relating to parking, towed away at Lessee’s cost,
after having given Lessee reasonable notice. In the event Lessor elects or
is
required by any law to limit or control parking on the Parcel, by validation
of
parking tickets or any other method, Lessee agrees to participate in such
validation or other program under such reasonable rules and regulations as
are
from time to time established by Lessor. Lessor shall have the right to close
all or any portion of the parking areas at reasonable times for any purpose,
including, without limitation, the prevention of a dedication thereof, or the
accrual of rights in any person or the public therein. Employees of Lessee
shall
be required to park in areas designated for employee parking, if any. The
parking areas shall not be used by Lessee or Lessee’s Agents for any purpose
other than the parking of motor vehicles and the ingress and egress of
pedestrians and motor vehicles.
27. AUTHORITY.
If
Lessee is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other entity,
said entity represents and warrants that the individual executing the Lease
on
behalf of the entity is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Lease on
behalf of said entity in accordance with a duly adopted resolution of the Board
of Directors of said corporation or in accordance with the by-laws of said
corporation or on behalf of said partnership in accordance with the partnership
agreement of such partnership or otherwise on behalf of said entity in
accordance with the organizational documents governing such entity, and that
this Lease is binding upon said entity in accordance with its terms. If Lessee
is a corporation or other entity, Lessee shall, upon execution of this Lease,
deliver to Lessor a certified copy of a resolution of the Board of Directors
of
said corporation or other evidence of organizational approval authorizing or
ratifying the execution of this Lease. If Lessee fails to deliver such
resolution or other evidence to Lessor upon execution of this Lease, Lessor
shall not be deemed to have waived its right to require delivery of such
resolution or other evidence, and at any time during the Term Lessor may request
Lessee to deliver the same, and Lessee agrees it shall thereafter promptly
deliver such resolution or other evidence to Lessor. If Lessee is a corporation
or other entity, Lessee hereby represents, warrants, and covenants that (i)
Lessee is a valid and existing corporation or other entity; (ii) Lessee is
qualified to do business in California; (iii) all fees and all franchise and
corporate taxes of Lessee are paid to date, and will be paid when due; (iv)
all
required forms and reports will be filed when due; and (v) the signers of this
Lease are properly authorized to execute this Lease on behalf of Lessee and
to
bind Lessee hereto.
28. SURRENDER
OF PREMISES.
a. Condition
of Premises.
Lessee
shall, upon Lease Termination, surrender the Premises in the condition required
pursuant to subsection 10.b. above, and otherwise in broom clean, trash free,
and in good condition, reasonable wear and tear, and insured casualties to
the
extent of Net Insurance Proceeds recovered by Lessor, alone excepted. By written
notice to Lessee, Lessor may elect to cause Lessee to remove from the Premises
or cause to be removed, at Lessee’s expense, any logos, signs, notices,
advertisements or displays placed on the Premises by Lessee. If the Premises
is
not so surrendered as required by this Article 28, Lessee shall indemnify,
defend and hold harmless Lessor from and against any loss or liability resulting
from Lessee’s failure to comply with the provisions of this Article 28,
including, without limitation, any claims made by any succeeding tenant or
losses to Lessor due to lost opportunities to lease to succeeding tenants,
and
the obligations of Lessee pursuant hereto shall survive the Lease
Termination.
b. Removal
of Personal Property.
Lessee
shall remove all its personal property from the Premises upon Lease Termination,
and shall immediately repair all damage to the Premises, Building and Common
Area caused by such removal. Any personal property remaining on the Premises
after Lease expiration or sooner termination may be packed, transported, and
stored at a public warehouse at Lessee’s expense. If after Lease Termination
and, within ten (10) days after written demand by Lessor, Lessee fails to remove
Lessee’s personal property or, if removed by Lessor, fails to pay the removal
expenses, the personal property may be deemed abandoned property by Lessor
and
may be disposed of as Lessor deems appropriate. Lessee shall repair any damage
to the Premises caused by or in connection with the removal of any personal
property, including without limitation, the floor and patch and paint the walls,
when required by Lessor, to Lessor’s reasonable satisfaction, all at Lessee’s
sole cost and expense. The provisions of this Article 28 shall survive Lease
Termination.
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29. LESSOR
DEFAULT AND MORTGAGEE PROTECTION.
Lessor
shall not be in default under this Lease unless Lessee shall have given Lessor
written notice of the breach, and, within thirty (30) days after notice, Lessor
has not cured the breach or, if the breach is such that it cannot reasonably
be
cured under the circumstances within thirty (30) days, has not commenced
diligently to prosecute the cure to completion. The liability of Lessor pursuant
to this Lease shall be limited to Lessor’s interest in the Building and any
income therefrom and any money judgment obtained by Lessee based upon Lessor’s
breach of this Lease or otherwise relating to this Lease or the Premises, shall
be satisfied only out of the proceeds of the sale or disposition of Lessor’s
interest in the Building (whether by Lessor or by execution of judgment). Lessee
agrees that the obligations of Lessor under this Lease do not constitute
personal obligations of the individual partners, whether general or limited,
members, directors, officers or shareholders of Lessor, and Lessee shall not
seek recourse against the individual partners, members, directors, officers
or
shareholders of Lessor or any of their personal assets for satisfaction of
any
liability with respect to this Lease. Upon any default by Lessor under this
Lease, Lessee shall give notice by registered mail to any beneficiary or
mortgagee of a deed of trust or mortgage encumbering the Premises, and/or any
portion of the Project, whose address shall have been furnished to it, and shall
offer such beneficiary or mortgagee a reasonable opportunity to cure the
default, including time to obtain possession of the Premises, and/or Project,
or
any portion thereof, by power of sale or judicial foreclosure, if such should
prove necessary to effect a cure.
30. RIGHTS
RESERVED BY LESSOR.
Lessor
reserves the right from time to time, without abatement of Rentals and without
limiting Lessor’s other rights under this Lease and (in the case of subsections
(ii), (iii), (v) and (xi) below) so long as Lessee’s obligations under this
Lease are not materially increased thereby nor Lessee’s rights materially
decreased: (i) to install, use, maintain, repair and replace pipes, ducts,
conduits, wires and appurtenant meters and equipment for service to other parts
of the Project above the ceiling surfaces, below the floor surfaces, within
the
walls and in the central core areas, and to relocate any pipes, ducts, conduits,
wires and appurtenant meters and equipment included in the Premises which are
located in the Premises or located elsewhere outside the Premises, and to expand
any building within the Project; (ii) to designate other land outside the
current boundaries of the Project be a part of the Project, in which event
the
Parcel shall be deemed to include such additional land, and the Common Areas
shall be deemed to include Common Areas upon such additional land; (iii) to
add
additional buildings and/or other improvements (including, without limitation,
additional parking structures or extension of existing parking structures)
to
the Project, which may be located on land added to the Project pursuant to
clause (ii) above; (iv) to make changes to the Common Areas, including, without
limitation, changes in the location, size, shape and number of driveways,
entrances, parking spaces, parking areas, loading and unloading areas, ingress,
egress, direction of traffic, landscape areas and walkways; (v) to close
temporarily any of the Common Areas for maintenance purposes so long as
reasonable access to the Premises remains available; (vi) to use the Common
Areas while engaged in making additional improvements, repairs or alterations
to
the Building or the Project, or any portion thereof; (vii) to grant the right
to
the use of the Exterior Common Area to the occupants of other improvements
located on the Parcel; (viii) to designate the name, address, or other
designation of the Building and/or Project, without notice or liability to
Lessee; (ix) to close entrances, doors, corridors, elevators, escalators or
other Building facilities or temporarily xxxxx their operation; (x) to change
or
revise the business hours of the Building; and (xi) to do and perform such
other
acts and make such other changes in, to or with respect to the Common Areas,
the
Building or any other portion of the Project as Lessor deems to be appropriate
in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment.
31. EXHIBITS.
Exhibits
and riders, if any, signed by the Lessor and the Lessee and endorsed on or
affixed to this Lease are a part hereof.
32. WAIVER.
No
covenant, term or condition in this Lease or the breach thereof shall be deemed
waived, except by written consent of the party against whom the waiver is
claimed. Any waiver of the breach of any covenant, term or condition herein
shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of
the
same or any other covenant, term or condition. Acceptance by Lessor of any
performance by Lessee after the time the same shall have become due shall not
constitute a waiver by Lessor of the breach or default of any covenant, term
or
condition unless otherwise expressly agreed to by Lessor in writing. The
acceptance by Lessor of any sum less than that which is required to be paid
by
Lessee shall be deemed to have been received only on account of the obligation
for which it is paid (or for which it is allocated by Lessor, in Lessor’s
absolute discretion, if Lessee does not designate the obligation as to which
the
payment should be credited), and shall not be deemed an accord and satisfaction
notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary written on any check or contained
in a letter of transmittal. Lessor’s efforts to mitigate damages caused by any
default by Lessee shall not constitute a waiver of Lessor’s right to recover
damages for any default by Lessee. No custom or practice which may arise between
the parties hereto in the administration of the terms hereof shall be construed
as a waiver or diminution of Lessor’s right to demand performance by Lessee in
strict accordance with the terms of this Lease.
33. NOTICES.
All
notices, consents and demands which may or are to be required or permitted
to be
given by either party to the other hereunder shall be in writing. All notices,
consents and demands by Lessor to Lessee shall be personally delivered, sent
by
overnight courier providing receipt of delivery (such as Federal Express),
or
sent by United States Certified Mail, postage prepaid return receipt requested,
addressed to Lessee as designated in Article 1.l., or to such other place as
Lessee may from time to time designate in a notice to Lessor pursuant to this
Article 33. All notices and demands by Lessee to Lessor shall be personally
delivered, sent by overnight courier providing receipt of delivery (such as
Federal Express) or sent by United States Certified Mail, postage prepaid return
receipt requested (provided that a copy of any such notice or demand so sent
by
United States Certified Mail shall be concurrently sent by Lessee to Lessor
by
facsimile transmission), addressed to Lessor as designated in Article 1.l.,
or
to such other person or place as Lessor may from time to time designate in
a
notice to Lessee pursuant to this Article 33. Notices sent by overnight courier
shall be deemed delivered upon the next business day following deposit with
such
overnight courier for next business day delivery. Mailed notices shall be deemed
delivered three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail as
required by this Article 33.
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34. JOINT
OBLIGATIONS.
If
Lessee consists of more than one person or entity, the obligations of each
Lessee under this Lease shall be joint and several.
35. MARGINAL
HEADINGS.
The
captions of paragraphs and articles of this Lease are not a part of this Lease
and shall have no effect upon the construction or interpretation of any part
hereof.
36. TIME.
Time is
of the essence of this Lease and each and all of its provisions in which
performance is a factor except as to the delivery of possession of the Premises
to Lessee.
37. SUCCESSORS
AND ASSIGNS.
The
covenants and conditions herein contained, subject to the provisions of Article
13, apply to and bind the heirs, successors, executors, administrators, legal
representatives and assigns of the parties hereto.
38. RECORDATION.
Upon
request by Lessor, Lessee shall execute and acknowledge a short form of this
Lease in form for recording which may be recorded at Lessor’s election. Lessee
shall not record this Lease or a short form or memorandum hereof without the
prior written consent of Lessor.
39. QUIET
POSSESSION.
Upon
Lessee paying the Rentals reserved hereunder and observing and performing all
of
the covenants, conditions and provisions on Lessee’s part to be observed and
performed hereunder, Lessee shall have quiet possession of the Premises for
the
entire Term, subject to all the provisions of this Lease and subject to any
ground or underlying leases, mortgages or deeds of trust now or hereafter
affecting the Premises or the Building and the rights reserved by Lessor
hereunder.
40. LATE
CHARGES; ADDITIONAL RENT AND INTEREST.
a. Late
Charges.
Lessee
acknowledges that late payment by Lessee to Lessor of Rentals or other sums
due
hereunder will cause Lessor to incur costs not contemplated by this Lease,
the
exact amount of which is impracticable or extremely difficult to ascertain.
Such
costs include, but are not limited to, processing and accounting charges, and
late charges which may be imposed upon Lessor by the terms of any mortgage
or
trust deed covering the Premises or any part of the Project. Accordingly, if
any
installment of Rentals or any other sum due from Lessee is not received by
Lessor or Lessor’s designee within five (5) days after the due date, then Lessee
shall pay to Lessor, in each case, a late charge equal to ten percent (10%)
of
such overdue amount; provided, however, that with respect to the first such
late
payment in any twelve (12) consecutive month period during the Term, such late
charge shall not be payable unless such late payment by Lessee shall not be
cured within five (5) days following Lessee’s receipt of written notice from
Lessor of such late payment. The parties agree that such late charge represents
a fair and reasonable estimate of the cost that Lessor will incur by reason
of
late payment by Lessee. Acceptance of any late charges by Lessor shall in no
event constitute a waiver of Lessee’s default with respect to such overdue
amount, nor prevent Lessor from exercising any of its other rights and remedies
under this Lease.
b. Rentals,
Additional Rent and Interest.
All
taxes, charges, costs, expenses, and other amounts which Lessee is required
to
pay hereunder, including without limitation Lessee’s Percentage Share of
Building Expenses allocated to the Office Cost Pool, and all interest and
charges (including late charges) that may accrue thereon upon Lessee’s failure
to pay the same and all damages, costs and expenses which Lessor may incur
by
reason of any default by Lessee shall be deemed to be additional rent hereunder.
Upon nonpayment by Lessee of any additional rent, Lessor shall have all the
rights and remedies with respect thereto as Lessor has for the nonpayment of
Base Rent. The term “Rentals” as used in this Lease is Base Rent and all
additional rent. Any payment due from Lessee to Lessor (including but not
limited to Base Rent and all additional rent) which is not paid within five
(5)
days of when due shall bear interest from the date when due until paid, at
an
annual rate equal to the lesser of 10% per annum or the maximum rate that Lessor
is allowed to contract for by law. Payment of such interest shall not excuse
or
cure any default by Lessee. In addition, Lessee shall pay all costs and
attorneys’ fees incurred by Lessor in collection of such amounts. All Rentals
and other moneys due under this Lease shall survive the Lease Termination.
Interest on Rentals past due as provided herein shall be in addition to the
late
charges levied pursuant to 40.a. above. All Rentals shall be paid to Lessor,
in
lawful money of the United States of America which shall be legal tender at
the
time of payment, at the address of Lessor a provided herein, or to such other
person or at such other place as Lessor may from time to time designate in
writing. If at any time during the Term Lessee pays any Rentals by check which
is returned for insufficient funds, Lessor shall have the right, in addition
to
any other rights or remedies Lessor may have hereunder, to require that Rentals
thereafter be paid in cash or by cashier’s or certified check.
41. PRIOR
AGREEMENTS.
This
Lease contains all of the agreements of the parties hereto with respect to
the
Premises, this Lease or any matter covered or mentioned in this Lease, and
no
prior agreements or understanding pertaining to any such matters shall be
effective for any purpose. No provision of this Lease may be amended or added
to
except by an agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto or their
respective successors in interest. This Lease shall not be effective or binding
on Lessor until fully executed by Lessor.
42. INABILITY
TO PERFORM.
This
Lease and the obligations of the Lessee hereunder shall not be affected or
impaired because the Lessor is unable to fulfill any of its obligations
hereunder or is delayed in doing so, if such inability or delay is caused by
reason of strike, labor troubles, Acts of God, or any other cause, similar
or
dissimilar, beyond the reasonable control of the Lessor.
43. ATTORNEYS’
FEES.
If any
litigation, judicial reference or arbitration proceeding is commenced between
the parties hereto concerning this Lease and/or the rights and obligations
including but not limited to claims in contract, tort or equity of either party
in relation thereto, the party prevailing in such litigation or arbitration
proceeding, or the non-dismissing party in the event of a dismissal with or
without prejudice, shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may
be
granted, to a reasonable sum for any and all costs and expenses, including,
without limitation, attorneys’ fees, expert witness fees, consultants’ fees,
court costs, cost of paralegals, accounts, business office expenses of any
kind
or nature, including but not limited to staff, traveling expenses, telephone
expenses, internal bookkeeping and accounting and any and all other costs and
expenses of defense or prosecution incurred in connection therewith, whether
specified herein or not. Any such attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses
incurred by the prevailing or non-dismissing party in enforcing a judgment
in
its favor under this Lease, whether or not suit is filed, shall be recoverable
separately from and in addition to any other amount included in such judgment
or
award, and such obligation is intended to be severable from the other provisions
of this Lease and to survive and not be merged into any such judgment or
award.
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44. SALE
OF PREMISES BY LESSOR.
Upon a
sale or conveyance by the Lessor herein named (and in case of any subsequent
transfers or conveyances, the then grantor) of Lessor’s interest in the
Building, other than a transfer for security purposes only, the Lessor herein
named (and in case of any subsequent transfers or conveyances, the then grantor)
shall be relieved, from and after the date of such transfer, of all obligations
and liabilities accruing thereafter on the part of Lessor, provided that any
funds in the hands of Lessor or the then grantor at the time of transfer and
in
which Lessee has an interest, less any deductions permitted by law or this
Lease, shall be delivered to Lessor’s successor. Following such sale or
conveyance by Lessor or the then grantor, Lessee agrees to look solely to the
responsibility of the successor-in-interest of Lessor in and to this Lease.
This
Lease shall not be affected by any such sale or conveyance and Lessee agrees
to
attorn to the purchaser or assignee.
45. SUBORDINATION/ATTORNMENT.
This
Lease shall automatically be subject and subordinate to all ground or underlying
leases which now exist or may hereafter be executed affecting any portion of
the
Project and to the lien of any mortgages or deeds of trust (including all
advances thereunder, renewals, replacements, modifications, supplements,
consolidations, and extensions thereof) in any amount or amounts whatsoever
now
or hereafter placed on or against any portion of the Project, or on or against
Lessor’s interest or estate therein, or on or against any ground or underlying
lease, without the necessity of the execution and delivery of any further
instruments on the part of Lessee to effectuate such subordination. Lessor
agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain, at no expense to
Lessor, a commercially reasonable subordination and non-disturbance agreement
from any current or future holder of any ground lease, lien, mortgage or deed
of
trust (“Holder”) that provides that so long as Lessee is not in default of this
Lease beyond any applicable notice and cure period, such Holder shall recognize
all of Lessee’s rights under this Lease (an “SNDA”); provided that Lessor’s
failure to obtain such SNDA shall not affect this Lease in any way whatsoever
or
result in Lessor being deemed in default under this Lease. Lessee covenants
and
agrees to execute and deliver upon demand and without charge therefor, such
further instruments evidencing the subordination of this Lease to such ground
or
underlying leases and/or to the lien of any such mortgages or deeds of trusts
as
may be required by Lessor or a lender making a loan affecting the Project;
provided that such mortgagee or beneficiary under such mortgage or deed of
trust
or lessor under such ground or underlying lease agrees in writing that so long
as Lessee is not in default under this Lease, this Lease shall not be terminated
in the event of any foreclosure or termination of any ground or underlying
lease. Failure of Lessee to execute such instruments evidencing subordination
of
this Lease shall constitute a default by Lessee under this Lease. If any
mortgagee, beneficiary or lessor elects to have this Lease prior to the lien
of
its mortgage, deed of trust or lease, and shall give written notice thereof
to
Lessee, this Lease shall be deemed prior to such mortgage, deed of trust or
lease, whether this Lease is dated prior or subsequent to the date of said
mortgage, deed of trust, or lease or the date of the recording
thereof.
If
any
proceedings are brought to terminate any ground or underlying leases or for
foreclosure, or upon the exercise of the power of sale, under any mortgage
or
deed of trust covering any portion of the Project, Lessee shall attorn to the
lessor or purchaser upon any such termination, foreclosure or sale and recognize
such lessor or purchaser as the Lessor under this Lease. So long as Lessee
is
not in default hereunder and attorns as required above, this Lease shall remain
in full force and effect for the full term hereof after any such termination,
foreclosure or sale.
46. NAME.
Lessee
shall not use any name, picture or representation of the Building or Project
for
any purpose other than as an address of the business to be conducted by the
Lessee in the Premises.
47. SEVERABILITY.
Any
provision of this Lease which proves to be invalid, void or illegal shall in
no
way affect, impair or invalidate any other provision of this Lease and all
such
other provisions shall remain in full force and effect; however, if Lessee’s
obligation to pay the Rentals is determined to be invalid or unenforceable,
this
Lease shall terminate at the option of Lessor.
48. CUMULATIVE
REMEDIES.
Except
has otherwise expressly provided in this Lease, no remedy or election hereunder
shall be deemed exclusive but shall, wherever possible, be cumulative with
all
other remedies at law or in equity.
49. CHOICE
OF LAW.
This
Lease shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
50. SIGNS.
Lessee
shall not inscribe, paint, affix or place any sign, awning, canopy, advertising
matter, decoration or lettering upon any portion of the Premises, including,
without limitation, any exterior door, window or wall, without Lessor’s prior
written consent. Lessor shall provide, at Lessor’s sole cost and expense,
Building standard suite signage at the entrance of the Premises and
identification for Lessee on the Building directories.
51. GENDER
AND NUMBER.
Wherever
the context so requires, each gender shall include any other gender, and the
singular number shall include the plural and vice-versa.
52. CONSENTS.
Whenever
the consent of Lessor is required herein, the giving or withholding of such
consent in any one or any number of instances shall not limit or waive the
need
for such consent in any other or future instances. Any consent given by Lessor
shall not be binding upon Lessor unless in writing and signed by Lessor or
Lessor’s agents. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Lease, where Lessee
is required to obtain the consent of Lessor to do any act, or to refrain from
the performance of any act, Lessee agrees that if Lessee is in default with
respect to any term, condition, covenant or provision of this Lease beyond
any
applicable notice and cure period, then Lessor shall be deemed to have acted
reasonably in withholding its consent if said consent is, in fact,
withheld.
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53. BROKERS. Lessor
shall be responsible, pursuant to separate written agreement, for the payment
of
the commission in connection with this Lease owing to the brokers designated
in
Article 1.m. Lessee warrants that it has had no dealing with any real estate
broker or agents in connection with the negotiation of this Lease excepting
only
the broker or agent designated in Article 1.m., and that it knows of no other
real estate broker or agent who is entitled to or can claim a commission in
connection with this Lease. Lessee agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Lessor
harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities,
lawsuits, judgments, and costs and expenses (including, without limitation,
reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) with respect to any alleged leasing
commission or equivalent compensation alleged to be owing on account of Lessee’s
dealings with any real estate broker or agent other than those designated in
Article 1.x.
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agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Lessee harmless from and against any and
all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, lawsuits, judgments, and costs and
expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and
expenses) with respect to any alleged leasing commission or equivalent
compensation alleged to be owing on account of Lessor’s dealings with any real
estate broker or agent.
54. SUBSURFACE
AND AIRSPACE.
This
Lease confers on Lessee no rights either with respect to the subsurface of
the
Parcel or with regard to airspace above the top of the Building or above any
paved or landscaped areas on the Parcel or Common Area and Lessor expressly
reserves the right to use such subsurface and airspace areas, including without
limitation the right to perform construction work thereon and in regard thereto.
Any diminution or shutting off of light, air or view by any structure which
may
be erected by Lessor on those portions of the Parcel, Common Area and/or
Building reserved by Lessor shall in no way affect this Lease or impose any
liability on Lessor. Lessor shall have the exclusive right to use all or any
portion of the roof, side and rear walls of the Premises and Building for any
purpose so long as such use does not materially interfere with the permitted
use
or occupancy of the Premises by Tenant. Lessee shall have no right whatsoever
to
the exterior of the exterior walls or the roof of the Premises or any portion
of
the Project outside the Premises except as provided in Article 55 of this
Lease.
55. COMMON
AREA.
For
purposes of the Lease, “Common Area” shall collectively mean the
following:
a. Exterior
Common Area.
That
portion of the Parcel other than the land comprising the property, and all
facilities and improvements on such portion for the non-exclusive use of Lessee
in common with other authorized users, including, but not limited to, vehicle
parking areas, driveways, sidewalks, landscaped areas, and the facilities and
improvements necessary for the operation thereof (the “Exterior Common Area”);
and
b. Building
Common Area.
That
portion of the Building in which the Premises are located, and all of the
facilities therein, set aside by Lessor for the non-exclusive use of Lessee
in
common with other authorized users, including, but not limited to, entrances,
lobbies, halls, atriums, corridors, toilets and lavatories, passenger elevators
and service areas (the “Building Common Area”).
Subject
to the limitations and restrictions contained in this Lease, and the Rules
and
Regulations, Lessor grants to Lessee and Lessee’s Agents the nonexclusive right
to use the Common Area in common with Lessor, Lessor’s agent, other occupants of
the Building and Project, other authorized users and their agents, subject
to
the provisions of this Lease. The right to use the Common Area shall terminate
upon Lease Termination.
56. LABOR
DISPUTES.
If
Lessee becomes involved in or is the object of a labor dispute which subjects
the Premises or any part of the Project to any picketing, work stoppage, or
other concerted activity which in the reasonable opinion of Lessor is in any
manner detrimental to the operation of any part of the Project, or its tenants,
Lessor shall have the right to require Lessee, at Lessee’s own expense and
within a reasonable period of time specified by Lessor, to use Lessee’s best
efforts to either resolve such labor dispute or terminate or control any such
picketing, work stoppage or other concerted activity to the extent necessary
to
eliminate any interference with the operation of the Projector its tenants.
To
the extent such labor dispute interferes with the performance of Lessor’s duties
hereunder, Lessor shall be excused from the performance of such duties and
Lessee hereby waives any and all claims against Lessor for damages or losses
in
regard to such duties. If Lessee fails to use its best efforts to so resolve
such dispute or terminate or control such picketing, work stoppage or other
concerted activity within the period of time specified by Lessor, Lessor shall
have the right to terminate this Lease. Nothing contained in this Article 56
shall be construed as placing Lessor in an employer-employee relationship with
any of Lessee’s employees or with any other employees who may be involved in
such labor dispute. Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Lessor
from
and against any and all liability (including, without limitation, attorneys’
fees and expenses) arising from any labor dispute in which Lessee is involved
and which affects any part of the Project.
57. CONDITIONS.
All
agreements by Lessee contained in this Lease, whether expressed as covenants
or
conditions, shall be construed to be covenants, conferring upon Lessor, upon
breach thereof, the right to terminate this Lease.
58. LESSEE’S
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
At any
time during the Term, but only once per calendar year, Lessee shall, within
fifteen (15) days following receipt of Lessor’s written request, furnish Lessor
with financial statements dated no earlier than one (1) year before such
request, or, if available, audited financial statements prepared by an
independent certified public accountant with copies of the auditor’s statement,
reflecting Lessee’s then current financial condition. Notwithstanding the above,
in the event Lessee is in default beyond any applicable notice and cure period,
Lessee shall furnish said financial statements to Lessor immediately upon
receipt of Lessor’s written request. Lessee hereby warrants that all financial
statements delivered by Lessee to Lessor prior to the execution of this Lease
by
Lessee, or that shall be delivered in accordance with the terms hereof, are
or
shall be at the time delivered true, correct, and complete, and prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Lessee acknowledges
and agrees that Lessor is relying on such financial statements in accepting
this
Lease, and that a breach of Lessee’s warranty as to such financial statements
shall constitute a default by Lessee. The provisions of this Article 58 shall
not apply to any tenant whose stock is traded on any national exchange.
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59. LESSOR
NOT A TRUSTEE.
Lessor
shall not be deemed to be a trustee of any funds paid to Lessor by Lessee (or
held by Lessor for Lessee) pursuant to this Lease. Lessor shall not be required
to keep any such funds separate from Lessor’s general funds or segregated from
any funds paid to Lessor by (or held by Lessor for) other tenants of the
Building. Any funds held by Lessor pursuant to this Lease shall not bear
interest.
60. MERGER.
The
voluntary or other surrender of this Lease by Lessee, or a mutual cancellation
thereof, shall not work a merger, and shall, at the option of the Lessor,
terminate all or any existing subleases or subtenancies, or may, at the option
of Lessor, operate as an assignment to it of any or all such subleases or
subtenancies.
61. NO
PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE.
Nothing
in this Lease shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint venture
between Lessor, Lessee, or any other party, or cause Lessor to be responsible
for the debts or obligations of Lessee or any other party.
62. LESSOR’S
RIGHT TO PERFORM LESSEE’S COVENANTS.
Except
as otherwise expressly provided herein, if Lessee fails at any time to make
any
payment or perform any other act on its part to be made or performed under
this
Lease, then upon ten (10) days written notice to Lessee (provided that no such
notice shall be required in the event of an emergency), and provided that Lessee
has not commenced to cure such failure and is not then diligently prosecuting
such cure to completion, Lessor may, but shall not be obligated to, and without
waiving or releasing Lessee from any obligation under this Lease, make such
payment or perform such other act to the extent that Lessor may deem desirable,
and in connection therewith, pay expenses and employ counsel. All sums so paid
by Lessor and all penalties, interest and costs in connection therewith shall
be
due and payable by Lessee to Lessor as additional rent upon demand.
63. PLANS..
Lessee
acknowledges that any plan of the Project which may have been displayed or
furnished to Lessee or which may be a part of Exhibit “A” or Exhibit “B” is
tentative; Lessor may from time to time change the shape, size, location,
number, and extent of the improvements shown on any such plan and eliminate
or
add any improvements to the Project, in Lessor’s sole discretion.
64. RELOCATION.
Intentionally omitted.
65. WAIVER
OF JURY.
LESSOR
AND LESSEE HEREBY WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY ON ANY CAUSE
OF
ACTION, CLAIM, COUNTER-CLAIM OR CROSS-COMPLAINT IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING AND/OR
HEARING BROUGHT BY EITHER LESSOR AGAINST LESSEE OR LESSEE AGAINST LESSOR ON
ANY
MATTER WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THIS
LEASE.
66. FURNITURE.
Lessor
hereby grants to Lessee the exclusive,
irrevocable right
to
use the furniture listed on Exhibit “E” hereto (the “Lessor’s Personal
Property”) during the Term, as the same may be extended. Lessee, at Lessee’s
sole cost, shall maintain, repair and (as necessary) replace Lessor’s Personal
Property to keep it in its condition upon delivery of possession of the
Premises, reasonable wear and tear, casualty and condemnation excepted (and
any
such replacements shall be deemed to thereafter constitute a part of Lessor’s
Personal Property for purposes of the Lease);
provided, however, Lessee shall not be required to replace any of Lessor’s
Personal Property which wears out in the normal course of use, becomes obsolete
during the Term
or
destroyed by casualty or condemnation.
However, notwithstanding Lessee’s use of Lessor’s Personal Property and work of
maintenance, repair and replacement thereof, Lessor’s Personal Property shall
remain the sole property of Lessor throughout the Term of the Lease and shall
be
surrendered with the Premises in the same
condition
received,
reasonable wear and tear, casualty and condemnation excepted, upon the
expiration of the Term or earlier termination of the Lease.
Lessor
agrees that it shall remove any personal property in the Premises on or before
the Commencement Date that is not on Exhibit “E” hereto from the Premises at its
sole cost and expense within a reasonable period of time after receipt of
Lessee’s request.
67. JOINT
PARTICIPATION.
Lessor
and Lessee hereby acknowledge that both parties have been represented by counsel
in connection with this Lease and that both parties have participated in the
negotiation and drafting of all of the terms and provisions hereof. By reason
of
this joint participation, no term or provision of this Lease will be construed
against either party as the “drafter” thereof, which terms and provisions shall
include, without limitation, Article 14 hereof.
68. NON
DISCLOSURE.
Lessee
acknowledges that the content of this Lease and the terms and conditions of
Lessee’s lease of the Premises during the Term pursuant hereto are confidential
information. Lessee shall keep, and Lessee shall cause Lessee’s broker to keep,
such confidential information strictly confidential and neither Lessee nor
Lessee’s broker shall disclose such confidential information to any person or
entity other than Lessee’s financial, legal, and space planning consultants, or
as may be required by applicable disclosure laws or other applicable laws.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Lessee shall cause Lessee’s
broker not to include any of the terms and conditions of Lessee’s lease of the
Premises during the Term on Lessee’s broker’s inventory tracking systems or
other systems reporting on lease transactions within the
marketplace.
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69. COUNTERPARTS.
This
Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed to be an original, but any number of which, taken together, shall be
deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.
IF
THIS
LEASE HAS BEEN FILLED IN, IT HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR SUBMISSION TO YOUR ATTORNEY
FOR APPROVAL. NO REPRESENTATION OR RECOMMENDATION IS MADE BY THE LESSOR BY
THE
REAL ESTATE BROKER OR ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY,
LEGAL
EFFECT, OR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THIS LEASE OR THE TRANSACTIONS RELATING
THERETO.
[Signatures
on following page]
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IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into this Lease as of the
date
first written above.
LESSOR: | LESSEE: | ||||
EAGLE SQUARE PARTNERS, | SOURCEFORGE, INC., | ||||
a California limited partnership | a Delaware corporation | ||||
By: | PROM XX, INC., a California | By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx | |||
corporation, its general partner | |||||
Print Name: Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx | |||||
By: | PROMETHEUS REAL ESTATE | ||||
GROUP, INC., a California corporation, | Its: CFO | ||||
agent for owner | |||||
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx | By: /s/ Xxx Xxxxx | ||||
Print Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx | Print Name: Xxx Xxxxx | ||||
Its: Executive Vice President/Principal | Its: President and CEO | ||||
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |||||
Print Name: Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx | |||||
Its: Assistant Secretary |
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EXHIBIT
“A”
FLOOR
PLAN OF THE PREMISES
Exhibit
"A" - Page 1
EXHIBIT
“B”
DEPICTION
OF THE PROJECT
Exhibit
"B" - Page 1
EXHIBIT
“C”
WORK
LETTER
Exhibit
"C" - Page
1
EXHIBIT
“D”
RULES
AND REGULATIONS
Exhibit
"D" - Page
1
EXHIBIT
“E”
LESSOR’S
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Exhibit
"E" - Page
1