Exhibit 10.16
SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
TECH DATA PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, INC.
AND
RED HAT SOFTWARE, INC.
SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF THIS 29TH DAY OF APRIL, 1999, IS BETWEEN TECH DATA
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION ("TECH DATA"), WITH ITS
PRINCIPAL CORPORATE ADDRESS AT 0000 XXXX XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX 00000
AND RED HAT SOFTWARE, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION ("RED HAT" OR "VENDOR"), WITH
ITS PRINCIPAL CORPORATE ADDRESS AT 0000 XXXX XXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
00000 AND RED HAT SOFTWARE, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION ("RED HAT" OR
"VENDOR"), WITH ITS PRINCIPAL CORPORATE ADDRESS AT: 0000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX,
XXXXXX, XX 00000.
RECITALS
A. Tech Data desires to purchase certain Products from Red Hat from
time to time and Red Hat desires to sell certain Products to Tech Data in
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
B. Red Hat desires to appoint Tech Data as its non-exclusive
distributor to market Products within the Territory (as hereinafter defined) and
Tech Data accepts such appointment on these terms set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Recitals, the mutual covenants
contained in this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, Tech Data
and Red Hat hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS, APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF AGREEMENT
1.1 DEFINITIONS. The following definitions shall apply to this Agreement.
(a) "Customers" of Tech Data shall include dealers, resellers, value
added resellers, direct resellers and other entities that acquire the
Products from Tech Data.
(b) "DOA" shall mean Product, or any portion thereof, which fails to
operate properly on initial installation, boot, or use, as applicable.
(c) "Documentation" shall mean user manuals, training materials,
Product descriptions and specifications, brochures, technical manuals,
license agreements,
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supporting materials and other information relating to the Products and
included with the Products, whether distributed in print, electronic,
or video format.
(d) "Effective Date" shall mean the date on which this Agreement is
signed and dated by a duly authorized representative of Tech Data.
(e) "End Users" shall mean the final purchasers or licensees who have
acquired Products for their own use and not for resale, remarketing or
redistribution.
(f) "Non-Saleable Products" shall mean any Product that has been
returned to Tech Data by its Customers that has had the outside shrink
wrapping or other packaging seal broken; any components of the original
package are missing, damaged or modified; or is otherwise not fit for
resale.
(g) "Products" shall mean, individually or collectively, the software
licenses, electronic products, the sealed software packages comprised
of the computer programs encoded on media together with manuals,
materials and other contents of the packages associated therewith, if
any, as more fully described in Schedule 1.1(g) attached hereto.
(h) "Return Credit" shall mean a credit to Tech Data in an amount equal
to the price paid by Tech Data for Products less any price protection
credits but not including any early payment, prepayment or other
discounts.
(i) "Services" means any warrant, maintenance, advertising, marketing
or technical support and any other services performed or to be
performed by Red Hat.
(j) "Territory" shall mean the United States, its territories and
possessions, and Canada.
1.2 TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the
Effective Date and, unless terminated by either party as set forth in
this Agreement, shall remain in full force and effect for a term of
one (1) year, and will be automatically renewed for successive
one (1) year terms unless prior written notification of termination
or non-renewal is delivered by one of the parties in accordance with
the notice Agreement.
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1.3 APPOINTMENT AS DISTRIBUTOR. Red Hat hereby grants to Tech Data the
non-exclusive right and license to distribute Products during the term
of this Agreement within the Territory, together with any updates or
enhancements to the Products and any new releases related to the
Products. This license includes the right to order, possess and
distribute the Products. This license includes the right to order,
possess and distribute the Products to Customers and to provide the
Products to Customers for use on demonstration units. Red Hat and Tech
Data acknowledge and agree that the license to use the Product is
solely between Red Hat and the End User and is governed by the terms of
the Vendor's standard use license enclosed with the Product. This
Agreement does not grant Red Hat or Tech Data an exclusive right to
purchase or sell Products and shall not prevent either party from
developing or acquiring other vendors or customers or competing
Products. Tech Data will use commercially reasonable efforts to promote
distribution of the Products. Red Hat agrees that Tech Data may obtain
Products in accordance with this Agreement for the benefit of its
parent, affiliates and subsidiaries. Said parent, affiliates and
subsidiaries of Tech Data shall be entitled to order Products directly
from Red Hat pursuant to this Agreement.
ARTICLE II. PURCHASE ORDERS
2.1 ISSUANCE AND ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER.
(a) This Agreement shall not obligate Tech Data to purchase any
Products or Services except as specifically set forth in a written
purchase order.
(b) Tech Data may issue to Red Hat one or more purchase orders
identifying the Products Tech Data desires to purchase from Red Hat.
The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall govern all purchase
orders, except that purchase orders may include other terms and
conditions which are consistent with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, or which are mutually agreed to in writing by Tech Data and
Red Hat. Purchase orders will be placed by Tech Data by fax or
electronically transferred.
(c) A purchase order shall be deemed accepted by Red Hat unless Red Hat
notifies Tech Data in writing within five (5) business days of the date
of the purchase order that Red Hat does not accept the purchase order.
2.2 PURCHASE ORDER ALTERATIONS OR CANCELLATIONS. Up to five (5) calendar
days prior to shipment of Products, Red Hat shall accept alterations to
a purchase order in order to: (i) change a location for delivery, (ii)
modify the quantity or type of Products
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to be delivered or (iii) correct typographical or clerical errors.
Red Hat shall accept the cancellation of purchase order up to
[CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** prior to shipment of Products.
2.3 EVALUATION OR DEMONSTRATION PURCHASE ORDERS. Red Hat shall provide to
Tech Data a reasonable number of demonstration or evaluation Products
at no charge.
2.4 PRODUCT SHORTAGES. If for any reason Red Hat's production is not on
schedule, Red Hat may allocate available inventory to Tech Data and
make shipments based upon a fair and reasonable percentage allocation
among Red Hat's customers. Such allocations shall not impact the
[CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** which were mutually agreed upon
in writing if Tech Data has scheduled orders which Red Hat cannot
fulfill and Tech Data has already reached
[CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** or greater of the required
performance goal.
2.5 PROOF OF DELIVERY ("POD"). Vendor shall provide to Tech Data, at no
charge, a hard copy Proof of Delivery for any drop shipment requested
by Tech Data. The POD shall be faxed to Tech Data within [CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUESTED]** of the initial request. If the POD is not
received within the specified time, the invoice will be considered
disputed and no payment shall be made to vendor on that invoice.
ARTICLE III. DELIVERY AND
ACCEPTANCE OF PRODUCTS
3.1 ACCEPTANCE OF PRODUCTS. Tech Data shall, after a reasonable time to
inspect each shipment, accept Products (the "Acceptance Date") if the
Products and all necessary documentation delivered to Tech Data are in
accordance with the purchase order. Any products not ordered or not
otherwise in accordance with the purchase order. Any Products not
ordered or not otherwise in accordance with the purchase order (e.g.
mis-shipments, overshipments) may be returned to Red Hat's expense
(including reasonable costs of shipment or storage). Red Hat shall
refund to Tech Data within [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]**
following notice thereof, all monies paid in respect to such rejected
Products. Tech Data shall not be required to accept partial shipment
unless Tech Data agrees prior to shipment.
3.2 TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** Title
and risk of loss or damage to Products shall pass to Tech Data at
the time the Products are [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** Red
Hat and Tech Data agree that no title or ownership of the
proprietary rights to any software code is transferred by virtue of
this Agreement notwithstanding the use of terms such as "purchase,"
"sale" or the like within this Agreement. Red Hat retains all
ownership rights and title to any software code within the Products.
3.3 TRANSPORTATION OF PRODUCTS. Red Hat shall deliver the Products
clearly marked on the Products' package with product description and
machine readable bar code (employing UPC or other industry standard
bar code) to Tech Data at the location shown and on the delivery
date set forth in the applicable purchase order or as otherwise
agreed upon by the parties. Charges for transportation of the
Products shall be paid by [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** Red
Hat shall use only those common carriers preapproved by Tech Data or
listed in Tech Data's published routing instructions, unless prior
written approval of Tech Data is received.
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ARTICLE IV. RETURNS
4.1 INVENTORY ADJUSTMENT. Red Hat and Tech Data will work together to
maintain reasonable inventory levels. Notwithstanding, Red Hat agrees
to accept return of overstocked Products [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
REQUESTED]**. Shipments of Products being returned shall be new, unused
and in sealed cartons. Vendor shall credit Tech Data's account in the
amount of the Return Credit. Tech Data shall bear all costs of shipping
and risk of loss of those Products returned under this Section 4.1 to
Red Hat's location.
4.2 DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS/DEAD ON ARRIVAL (DOA). Tech Data shall have the
right to return to Red Hat for Return Credit any DOA Product or any
Product that fails to perform in accordance with Red Hat's Product
warranty that is returned to Tech Data within thirty (30) days after
Tech Data receives the RMA. Red Hat shall bear all costs of shipping
and risk of loss of DOA and in-warranty Products to Red Hat's location
and back to Tech Data or Tech Data's Customer.
4.3 OBSOLETE OR OUTDATED PRODUCT. Tech Data shall have the right to return
for Return Credit [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** all Products
that become obsolete or Red Hat continues, updates, revises or are
removed from Red Hat's current price list. Tech Data is to return all
such Products in its inventory within [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
REQUESTED]** after Tech Data receives written notice from Red Hat that
such Products are obsolete, superseded by a newer version, discontinued
or are removed from Red Hat's price list. Within [CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUESTED]** of Tech Data's receipt of written notice, Tech
Data will use best efforts to provide Red Hat with reports indicating
current Customer inventory levels. These reports are intended to give
Red Hat a realistic expectation of the Customer returns that Red Hat
will be expected to accept following the expiration of the
aforementioned [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** return period.
[CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** shall bear all costs of ground
shipping and risk of loss of Obsolete or Outdated Products to Red
Hat's location.
4.4 NON-SALEABLE. Tech Data shall have the right to return to Red Hat for
Return Credit Non-Saleable Products. [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
REQUESTED]** shall bear all costs of shipping and risk of loss of
Non-Saleable Products to Red Hat's location.
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4.5 CONDITION PRECEDENT TO RETURNS. As a condition precedent to returning
Products, Tech Data shall request and Red Hat shall issue a Return
Material Authorization Number (RMA) in accordance with and subject to
Section 8.9 of this Agreement.
ARTICLE V. PAYMENT TO RED HAT
5.1 CHARGES, PRICES AND FEES FOR PRODUCTS. Charges, prices, quantities and
discounts, if any, for Products shall be determined as set forth in
Schedule 1.1(g), or as otherwise mutually agreed upon by the parties in
writing, and may be confirmed at the time order. In no event shall
charges exceed Red Hat's then current established charges. Tech Data
shall not be bound by any of Red Hat's suggested prices.
5.2 PAYMENT. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, any
undisputed sum due to Red Hat pursuant to this Agreement shall be
payable as follows: [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** after the
invoice receipt. Red Hat shall invoice Tech Data no earlier than the
applicable shipping date for the Products covered by such invoice.
Products which are shipped from outside the United States, shall not
be invoiced to Tech Data prior to the Products being placed on a
common carrier within the United States for final delivery to Tech
Data. The due date for payment shall be extended during any time the
parties have a bona fide dispute concerning such payment.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, for the inital
order only, payment shall be [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]**
and Tech Data may return [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** of the
Products delivered under the initial order for Return Credit.
5.3 INVOICES. A "correct" invoice shall contain (i) Red Hat's name and
invoice date, (ii) a reference to the purchase order or other
authorizing document, (iii) separate descriptions, unit prices and
quantities of the Products actually delivered, (iv) credits (if
applicable), (v) shipping charges (if applicable) (vi) name (where
applicable), title, phone number and complete mailing address as to
where payment is to be sent, and (vii) other substantiating
documentation or information as may reasonably be required by Tech Data
from time to time. Notwithstanding any pre-printed terms or conditions
on Red Hat's invoices, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
apply to and govern all invoices issued by Red Hat hereunder, except
that invoices may include other terms and conditions which are
consistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or which
are mutually agreed to in writing by Tech Data and Red Hat.
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5.4 TAXES. Tech Data shall be responsible for franchise taxes, sales or use
taxes or shall provide Red Hat with an appropriate exemption
certificate. [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** shall be
responsible for all other taxes, assessments, permits and fees,
however designated, which are levied upon this Agreement or the
Products, except for taxes based upon [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
REQUESTED]** No taxes of any type shall be added to invoices without
the prior written approval of Tech Data before shipping.
5.5 [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** PRICING AND TERMS. Red Hat
[CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]**.
5.6 PRICE ADJUSTMENTS.
(a) PRICE INCREASES. Red Hat shall have the right to increase prices
from time to time, upon written notice to Tech Data not less than
[CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** to the effective date of such
increase. All orders placed prior to the effective date of the
increase, for shipment prior to the effective date, shall be
invoiced by Red Hat at the lower price.
(b) PRICE DECREASES. Red Hat shall have the right to decrease prices
from time to time, upon written notice to Tech Data. Red Hat shall
grant to Tech Data, its parent, affiliates and subsidiaries and Tech
Data's Customers a price credit for [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
REQUESTED]** of any Red Hat price decrease or all products on order,
in transit and in their inventory on the effective date of such
price decrease. Tech Data and its Customers shall, after receiving
written notice of the effective date of the price decrease, provide
a list of all Products for which they claim a credit. Red Hat shall
have the right to a reasonable audit at Red Hat's expense.
5.7 ADVERTISING.
(a) MARKET DEVELOPMENT FUNDS. Red Hat may offer advertising credits, or
other promotional programs or incentives to Tech Data as it offers to
its other distributors or customers. Tech Data shall have the right, at
Tech Data's option, to participate in such programs.
(b) ADVERTISING SUPPORT. Red Hat shall provide [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
REQUESTED]** to Tech Data and the Customers of Tech Data, reasonable
marketing support, and advertising materials in limited quantities in
connection with the resale of Products as are currently offered or
that may be offered by Red Hat. Tech Data reserves the right to charge
Red Hat for advertising, marketing and training services which are
preapproved by the Red Hat.
(c) LAUNCH FUNDS. Prior to receipt of the initial purchase order, Red
Hat shall pay Tech Data for all launch funds expenditures to which Red
Hat and Tech Data have agreed.
(d) [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]**.
ARTICLE VI. WARRANTIES,
INDEMNITIES AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF RED HAT
6.1 WARRANTY. Red Hat hereby represents and warrants that Red Hat has
all right, title, ownership interest and marketing rights necessary
to provide the Products to Tech Data. Red Hat further represents and
warrants that it has not entered into any agreements or commitments
which are inconsistent with or in conflict with the rights granted
to Tech Data in this Agreement; the Products are new and shall be
free and clear of all liens and encumbrances; Tech Data and its
Customers and End Users shall be entitled to use the Products
without disturbance; the Products meet all applicable FCC
requirements; the Products do and will conform to all codes, laws or
regulations; to the best of Red Hat's knowledge the Products
have the ability to accurately recognize and process date data
related to the 20th and 21st centuries and leap year, without error or
interruption (are Year 2000 compliant); and the Products conform in
all respects to the Product warranties. Red Hat agrees that Tech Data
shall be entitled to pass through to Customers of Tech Data and End
Users of the Products all Product warranties granted by Red Hat.
Tech Data shall have no authority to alter or extend any of the
warranties of Red Hat expressly contained or referred to in this
Agreement without prior approval of Red Hat. Red Hat has made
express warranties in this Agreement and in Documentation,
promotional and advertising materials.
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EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN OR THEREIN, RED HAT DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS SECTION SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION OR
EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
6.2 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS Indemnification. Red Hat hereby
represents and warrants that the Products and the sale and use of
the Products do not infringe on any copyright, patent, trademark,
trade secret, or other proprietary or intellectual property right of
any third party, and that there are no suits or proceedings pending
or threatened alleging any such infringement Red Hat shall
indemnify and hold Tech Data, Tech Data's parent, affiliates and
subsidiaries and their respective officers, directors, employees
and agents harmless from and against any and all actions, claims,
losses, damages, liabilities, awards, costs and expenses, which they
or any of them incur or become obligated to pay resulting from or
arising out of any breach or claimed breach of the foregoing
warranty. Tech Data shall, as soon as reasonably possible, inform
Red Hat of any such suit or proceeding filed against Tech Data and
shall have the right, but not the obligation, to participate in the
defense of any such suit or proceeding at Tech Data's expense. Tech
Data will provide its reasonable assistance in the defense of any
claim, suit or proceeding, at Red Hat's expense. Red Hat shall, at
its option and expense, either (i) procure for Tech Data, its
Customers and End Users the right to continue to use the Product as
set forth in this Agreement, or (ii) replace, to the extent Products
are available, or modify the Product to make its use non-infringing
while being capable of performing the same function without
degradation of performance. If neither of the foregoing alternatives
(i) or (ii) is reasonably available, Red Hat shall accept a return
of the Products from Tech Data, at Red Hat's sole loss and expense,
and shall refund to Tech Data the full amount of the price paid by
Tech Data for said returned Products, less any price protection
credits, but not including any early payment or prepayment discounts.
Red Hat shall have no liability under this Section 6.2 for any
infringement based on the use of any Product, if the Product is used
in a manner or with equipment for which it was not reasonably
intended. Red Hat's obligations under this Section 6.2 shall survive
termination or expiration of this Agreement.
6.3 INDEMNIFICATION.
(a) VENDOR. Red Hat shall be solely responsible for the design,
development, supply, production and performance of the Products. Red
Hat agrees to indemnify and hold Tech Data, its parent, affiliates
and subsidiaries and their officers, directors and employees
harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, costs,
expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees
and costs) or liabilities that may result, in whole or in part, from
any warranty or Product liability claim, or any claim for
infringement, or for claims for violation of any of the warranties
contained in this Agreement, or for claims that the Products are
Year 2000 compliant provided that Tech Data provides notice to Red Hat
of any and all such claims and provides reasonable assistance to Red
Hat in the defense of such claims at Red Hat's expense.
(b) TECH DATA. Tech Data agrees to indemnify and hold Red Hat, its
officers, directors and employees harmless from and against any and
all claims, damages, costs, expenses (including, but not limited,
reasonable attorney's fees and costs) or liabilities that may
result, in whole or in part from any warranty or Product liability
claim, or any claim for infringement, or for claims for violation of
any of the warranties made by Tech Data related to the Products in
excess of the warranties of Red Hat provided that Red Hat provides
notice to Tech Data of any all such claims and provides reasonable
assistance to Tech Data in the defense of such claims at Tech Data's
expense.
6.4 INSURANCE.
(a) The parties shall be responsible or providing Worker's Compensation
insurance in the statutory amounts required by the applicable state
laws.
(b) Without in any way limiting Red Hat's indemnification obligation
as set forth in this Agreement, Red Hat shall maintain Commercial
General Liability or Comprehensive General Liability Insurance in such
amounts as is reasonable and standard for the industry. Either policy
form should contain the following coverages: Personal and
Advertising Injury, Broad Form Property Damage, Products and
Completed Operations, Contractual Liability, employees as Insured
and Fire Legal Liability.
(c) Red Hat will provide evidence of the existence of insurance
coverages referred to in this Section 6.4 by certificates of
insurance which should also provide for at least thirty (30) days
notice of cancellation, non-renewal or material change of coverage
to Tech Data. The certificates of insurance shall name Tech Data
Product Management, Inc., its parent, affiliates and subsidiaries as
Additional Insureds for the limited purpose of claims arising
pursuant to this Agreement.
6.5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER
PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT FOR AMOUNTS REPRESENTING INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF THE OTHER PARTY
ARISING FROM THE
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PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF ANY TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.
6.6 ECCN/EXPORT. Red Hat agrees to provide Tech Data, upon signing this
Agreement and at any time thereafter that Red Hat modifies or adds
Products distributed or to be distributable by Tech Data, with the
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) for each of Red Hat's
Products, and information as to whether or not any of such Products are
classified under the U.S. Munitions List.
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6.9 TECH DATA REPORTS. Tech Data shall, if requested, render [CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUESTED]** sales out reports on Tech Data's BBS system.
Information provided will include: month and year sales activity
occurred, internal product number (assigned by Tech Data), written
description, Customer name, state and zip-code of Customers location,
unit cost (distributor's cost at quantity 1), quantity and extended
cost (cost times quantity). Red Hat agrees that any such information
provided by Tech Data shall be received and held by Red Hat in strict
confidence and shall be used solely for sell through or compensation
reporting information and shall not be used for purpose related to Red
Hat's sales activities.
6.10 TRADEMARK USAGE. Tech Data is hereby authorized to use trademarks and
tradenames of Red Hat and third parties who have licensed their
trademarks or tradenames to Red Hat, if any, used in connection with
advertising, promoting or distribution the Products. Tech Data
recognizes Red Hat or other third parties may have rights or ownership
of certain trademarks, tradenames and patents associated with the
Products. Tech Data will act consistent with such rights, and Tech Data
shall comply with any reasonable written guidelines when provided by
Red Hat or third parties who have licensed their trademarks or
tradenames Red Hat related to such trademark or trade name usage. Tech
Data will notify Red Hat of any infringement of which Tech Data has
actual knowledge. Tech Data shall discontinue use of Red Hat's
trademarks or trade names upon termination o this Agreement, except as
may be necessary to sell or liquidate any Product remaining in Tech
Data's inventory.
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ARTICLE VII. TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION
7.1 TERMINATION.
(a) TERMINATION WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE. Either party may terminate this
Agreement, with or without cause, upon giving the other party thirty
(30) days prior written notice. In the event that either party
materially or repeatedly defaults in the performance of any of its
duties or obligations set forth in this Agreement, and such default is
not substantially cured within thirty (30) days after written notice is
given to the defaulting party specifying the default, then the party
not in default may, by giving written notice thereof to the defaulting
party, terminate this Agreement or the applicable purchase order
relating to such default as of the date specified in such notice of
termination.
(b) TERMINATION FOR INSOLVENCY OR BANKRUPTCY. Either party may
immediately terminate this Agreement and any purchase orders by giving
written notice to the other party in the event of (i) the liquidation
or insolvency of the other party, (ii) the appointment of a receiver or
similar officer for the other party, (iii) an assignment by the other
party for the benefit of all or substantially all of its creditors,
(iv) entry by the other party into an agreement for the composition,
extension, or readjustment of all or substantially all of its
obligations, or (v) the filing of a petition in bankruptcy by or
against a party under any bankruptcy or debtor's law for its relief of
reorganization which is not dismissed within ninety (90) days.
7.2 RIGHTS UPON TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION.
(a) Termination or expiration of this Agreement shall not affect Red
Hat's right to be paid for undisputed invoices for Products already
shipped and accepted by Tech Data or Tech Data's rights to any credits
or payments owed or accrued to the date of termination or expiration.
Tech Data's rights to credits upon termination or expiration shall
include credits against which Tech Data would, but for termination or
expiration, be required under this Agreement to apply to future
purchases.
(b) Red Hat shall accept purchase orders from Tech Data for
additional Products which Tech Data is contractually obligated to
furnish to its Customers and does not have in its inventory upon the
termination or expiration of this Agreement; provided Tech Data
notifies Red Hat of any and all such transactions within [CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUESTED]** following the termination or expiration date.
(c) Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, Tech Data shall
discontinue holding itself out as a distributor of the Products.
7.3 REPURCHASE OF PRODUCTS UPON TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION. Upon the
effective date of termination or expiration of this Agreement for any
reason, Red Hat agrees to
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repurchase all Products in Tech Data's inventory and Products which are
returned to Tech Data by its Customers within [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
REQUESTED]** following the effective date of termination or expiration.
Red Hat will repurchase such Products at the original purchase
price, less any deductions for price protection. The repurchase
price shall not be reduced by any deductions or offsets for early
pay or prepay discounts. Such returns shall not reduce or
offset any co-op payments or obligations owed to Tech Data. Within
[CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** following the effective date of
termination or expiration, Tech Data shall return to Red Hat for
repurchase all Product held in Tech Data's inventory as of the
effective date of termination or expiration. Within [CONFIDENTIAL
TREATMENT REQUESTED]** following the effective date of termination or
expiration, Tech Data shall use best efforts to provide reports
indicating current Customer inventory levels. These reports are
intended to give Red Hat a realistic expectation of the Customer
returns that Red Hat will be expected to accept following the
expiration for the aforementioned [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]**
return period. Red Hat will issue an RMA to Tech Data for all such
Products; provided, however, that Red Hat shall accept returned
Products in accordance with this Section absent an RMA if Red Hat fails
to issue said RMA within [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** of Tech
Data's request. Red Hat shall credit any outstanding balances owed to
Tech Data. If such credit exceeds amounts due from Tech Data, Red Hat
shall remit in the form of a check to Tech Data the excess within
[CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** of receipt of the Product.
Customized Products shall not be eligible for repurchase pursuant to
this Section.
7.4 SURVIVAL OF TERMS. Termination or expiration of this Agreement for any
reason shall not release either party from any liabilities or
obligations set forth in his Agreement which (i) the parties have
expressly agreed shall survive any such termination or expiration, or
(ii) remain to be performed or by their nature would be in tended to be
applicable following any such termination or expiration. The
termination or expiration of this Agreement shall not affect any of
Red Hat's warranties, indemnification or obligations relating to
returns, co-op advertising payments, credits or any other matters
set forth in this Agreement that should survive termination or
expiration in order to carry out their intended purpose, all of
which shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
ARTICLE VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 BINDING NATURE, ASSIGNMENT, AND SUBCONTRACTING. This Agreement shall be
binding on the parties and their respective successors and assigns.
Neither party shall have the power to assign this Agreement without the
prior written consent of the other party, which consent will not
withheld or delayed.
8.2 COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts,
all of which taken together shall constitute one single agreement
between the parties.
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8.3 HEADINGS. The Article and Section headings used in this Agreement are
for reference and convenience only and shall not affect the
interpretation of this Agreement.
8.4 RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. Tech Data is performing pursuant to this
Agreement only as an independent contractor. Nothing set forth in this
Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of principal
and agent between Tech Data and Red Hat. Neither party shall act or
represent itself, directly or by implication, as an agent of the other
party.
8.5 CONFIDENTIALITY. Each party acknowledges that in the course of
performance of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, it may
obtain certain information specifically marked as confidential or
proprietary. Each party hereby agrees that all such information
communicated to it by the other party, its parent, affiliates
subsidiaries, or customers, whether before or after the Effective date,
shall be and was received in strict confidence, shall be used only for
purposes of this Agreement, and shall not be disclosed without the
prior written consent of the other party, except as may be necessary by
reason of legal, accounting or regulatory requirements beyond either
party's reasonable control. The provisions of this Section shall
survive termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason for
a period of [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** after said termination
or expiration.
8.6 This section was intentionally deleted.
8.7 NOTICE. Wherever one party is required or permitted to give notice to
the other party pursuant to this Agreement, such notice shall be deemed
given when actually delivered by hand, by telecopier (if and when
immediately confirmed in writing by any of the other means provided
herein ensuring acknowledgement of receipt thereof for purposes of
providing notice of default or termination), via overnight courier, or
when mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:
IN THE CASE OF RED HAT: IN THE CASE OF TECH DATA:
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Red Hat Software, Inc. Tech Data Product Management, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, 0000 Xxxx Xxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxx, XX 00000 Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Counsel Attn: Vice President-Marketing Operations
cc: Contracts Administration
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RULE 406 PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED.
Either party may from time to time change its address for notification
purposes by giving the other party written notice of the new address
and the date upon which it will become effective.
8.8 FORCE MAJEURE. The term "Force Majeure" shall be defined to include
fires or other casualties or accidents, acts of God, severe weather
conditions, strikes or labor disputes, war or other violence, or any
law, order, proclamation, regulation, ordinance, demand or requirement
of any government agency.
(a) If a Force Majeure prevents a party from performance, such
performance is excused for so long as the excused party provides prompt
written notice describing the Force Majeure and immediately continues
performance once the Force Majeure condition is removed.
(b) If, due to a Force Majeure condition, the schedules time of
delivery or performance is or will be delayed for more than ninety (90)
days after the schedules date, the party not relying upon the Force
Majeure condition may terminate, without liability to the other party,
any purchase order or portion thereof covering the delayed Products.
8.9 RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION NUMBER. Red Hat is required to issue an
RMA to Tech Data within [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]** days of
Tech Data's request, subject to the terms and condition of this
agreement; however, if the RMA is not received by Tech Data
[CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]**, Red Hat shall accept returned
Products absent an RMA.
8.10 CREDITS TO TECH DATA. In the event any provision of this Agreement or
any other agreement between Tech Data and Red Hat required that Red Hat
grant credits to Tech Data's account, and such credits are not received
within [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED]**, all such credits shall
become effective immediately upon notice to Red Hat. In such event,
Tech Data shall be entitled to deduct any such credits from the next
monies owed to Red Hat. In the event credits exceed any balances owed
by Tech Data to Red Hat, Red Hat shall, upon request from Tech Data,
issue a check payable to Tech Data within [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
REQUESTED]** of such notice. Credits owed to Tech Data shall not be
reduced by early payment or prepayment discounts. Tech Data shall have
the right to set off against any amounts due to Red Hat under this
Agreement or any invoices issued by Red Hat related to this Agreement
any and all amounts due to Tech data from Red Hat, whether or not
arising under this Agreement.
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8.11 SEVERABILITY. If, but only to the extent that, any provision of this
Agreement is declared or found to be illegal, unenforceable or void,
then both parties shall be relieved of all obligations arising under
such provision, it being the intent and agreement of the parties that
this Agreement shall be deemed amended by modifying such provision to
the extent necessary to make it legal and enforceable while preserving
its intent.
8.12 WAIVER. A waiver by either of the parties of any covenants, conditions
or agreements to be performed by the other party or any breach thereof
shall not be construed to be a waiver of any succeeding breach thereof
or of any other covenant, condition or agreement herein contained. No
waiver shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the party
granting such waiver.
8.13 REMEDIES. All remedies set forth in this Agreement shall be cumulative
and in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies available to
either party at law, in equity or otherwise, and may be enforced
concurrently or from time to time.
8.14 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including any Exhibits and documents
referred to in this Agreement or attached hereto, constitutes the
entire and exclusive statement of Agreement between the parties with
respect to its subject matter and there are no oral or written
representations, understandings or agreements relating to this
Agreement which are not fully expressed herein. The parties agree that
unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the party intended to be
bound, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall prevail over
any contrary terms in any purchase order, sales acknowledgement,
confirmation or any other document issued by either party affecting the
purchase or sale of Products hereunder.
8.14 GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall have [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
REQUESTED]** as its situs and shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of [CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT
REQUESTED]**, without reference to choice of laws. The parties agree
that this Agreement excludes the application of the 1980 United Nations
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, if
otherwise applicable.
8.16 TIME OF PERFORMANCE. Time is hereby expressly made of the essence with
respect to each and every term and condition of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have each caused this Agreement to be
signed and delivered by its duly authorized officer or representative as of the
Effective Date.
RED HAT SOFTWARE, INC. TECH DATA PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, INC.
By: /s/ XXXXXX XXXXXXXX By: /s/ XXXXXX X. XXXXX
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Printed Name: XXXXXX XXXXXXXX Printed Name: XXXXXX X. XXXXX
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Title: BUSINESS UNIT LEADER SALES Title: SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING
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Date: APRIL 18, 1999 Date: APRIL 29, 1999
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SCHEDULE 1.1(g)
RED HAT SOFTWARE, INC.
DISTRIBUTOR PRICE LIST
EFFECTIVE APPRIL 26, 1999
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
Average Monthly Volume* $500,000.00 $100,000.00 $25,000.00
PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION UPC CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
RH6000 Official Red Hat Linux 6.0/Intel 638347-50052-7 $62.50 $67.96 $71.96
ARH6000 Official Red Hat Linux 6.0/Alpha 638347-50055-8 $62.50 $67.96 $71.96
SRH6000 Official Red Hat Linux 6.0/SPARC 638347-50056-5 $62.50 $67.96 $71.96
RH6300 Red Hat Linux 6.0 EXTRA 638347-50067-1 $78.25 $84.96 $89.96
PT2000 PowerTools for Red Hat Linux 6.0 638347-50066-4 $31.25 $33.96 $35.96
Red Hat Linux 6.0 E-Commerce
WB2100 Server June 28, 0000 XXX XXX XXX
EX1000 Extreme Linux 638347-99999-4 $23.50 $25.46 $26.96
B2005 Maximum RPM 752063-11054-6 $29.50 $30.50 $31.50
System Builder Edition Red Hat
SBE6005 Linux 6.0 (5-pack) 00000-00000-0 $196.05 $212.29 $249.75
ESP1000 10 Incident Support Pack 638347-50035-0 $2,635.60 $2,755.40 $2,845.25
ESP2500 25 Incident Support Pack 638347-50036-7 $6,419.60 $6,711.40 $6,930.25
ESP3000G Gold Annual Support Subscription 638347-50037-4 $30,800.00 $32,200.00 $33,250.00
Platinum Annual Support
ESP3000P Subscription 638347-50038-1 $52,800.00 $55,200.00 $57,000.00
*Average Monthly Volume defined as sales of Red Hat products to distributor's
customers
RED HAT SOFTWARE, INC.
DISTRIBUTOR PRICE LIST
EFFECTIVE APPRIL 26, 1999
FOR CANADIAN RETAILERS/ RESELLERS ONLY
FOR SALE WITHIN CANADA CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
Average Monthly Volume* $500,000.00 $100,000.00 $25,000.00
PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION UPC CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C
CARH6000 Official Red Hat Linux 6.0/Intel 638347-50079-4 $50.00 $54.37 $57.56
CAARH6000 Official Red Hat Linux 6.0/Alpha $50.00 $54.37 $57.56
CASRH6000 Official Red Hat Linux 6.0/SPARC $50.00 $54.37 $57.56
CARH6300 Red Hat Linux 6.0 EXTRA $62.60 $67.97 $71.96
CAPT2000 PowerTools for Red Hat Linux 6.0 $25.00 $27.17 $28.76
Red hat Linux 6.0 E-Commerce
CAWB2100 Server TBA TBA TBA
EX1000* Extreme Linux 638347-99999-4 $23.50 $25.46 $26.96
B2005* Maximum RPM 752063-11054-6 $29.50 $30.50 $31.50
CASBE6005 System Builder Edition Red Hat
Linux 6.0 (5-pack) $156.84 $169.83 $199.80
XXXXX0000 10 Incident Support Pack $2,108.48 $2,204.32 $2,276.20
CAESP2500 25 Incident Support Pack $5,135.68 $5,369.12 $5,544.20
ESP3000G* Gold Annual Support Subscription 638347-50037-4 $30,800.00 $32,200.00 $33,250.00
ESP3000P* Platinum Annual Support
Subscription 638347-50038-1 $52,800.00 $55,200.00 $57,000.00
* Canadian pricing does not apply to EX1000, B2005, ESP3000G, and ESP3000P.
RED HAT SOFTWARE, INC.
DISTRIBUTOR PRICE LIST
EFFECTIVE APPRIL 26, 1999
FOR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY RETAILERS ONLY
PRODUCT CODE DESCRIPTION UPC CLASS A
EDRH6000 Official Red Hat Linux 6.0/Intel 638347-50080-0 $56.25
EDARH6000 Official Red Hat Linux 6.0/Alpha $56.25
EDSRH6000 Official Red Hat Linux 6.0/SPARC $56.25
EDRH6300 Red Hat Linux 6.0 EXTRA $70.43
EDPT2000 PowerTools for Red Hat Linux 6.0 $28.13
EDWB2100 Red Hat Linux 6.0 E-Commerce Server TBA
Incident Support Packages and Support Subscriptions available.
Please call for prices.
