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EXHIBIT 10.17
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
AND
MICRO GENERAL CORPORATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Definitions and Construction ......................................................1
1.1 Definitions .......................................................................1
1.2 References ........................................................................6
1.3 Headings ..........................................................................6
1.4 Interpretation of Agreement and Project Scope Documents ...........................6
1.5 Agreement and Schedules ...........................................................6
2. Scope of Work; Services and Commitments ...........................................7
2.1 Execution of Project Scope Documents ..............................................7
2.2 Maintenance and Support ...........................................................7
2.3 Website Hosting ...................................................................7
2.4 Out-of-Scope Services .............................................................8
2.5 Systems Development Projects ......................................................8
2.6 Consulting ........................................................................9
2.7 Equipment Procurement .............................................................9
2.8 Acceptance Procedure .............................................................10
2.9 Change Orders ....................................................................10
2.10 Subcontracting ...................................................................11
2.11 Licenses and Permits .............................................................11
2.12 Service Locations ................................................................11
2.13 Data Migration ...................................................................12
2.14 Third-Party Services .............................................................12
3. Contract Administration and Project Team .........................................12
3.1 Project Coordinators .............................................................12
3.2 Project Staff ....................................................................13
3.3 Restricted Positions .............................................................13
3.4 Performance Review ...............................................................13
3.5 Dispute Resolution ...............................................................13
4. Service Levels ...................................................................13
4.1 Service Levels ...................................................................13
4.2 Measurement and Monitoring Tools .................................................14
4.3 Service Level Failures ...........................................................14
4.4 Critical Failures ................................................................14
4.5 Continuous Improvement and Best Practices ........................................14
5. License and Other Grants .........................................................14
5.1 License to MGEN Software and Intellectual Property Rights ........................14
5.2 Third Party Software .............................................................15
5.3 Delivery of Source Code; Use of Source Code ......................................15
5.4 Facility Requirements ............................................................15
5.5 Third Party Services .............................................................16
6. Access Rights and Prohibited Changes .............................................16
6.1 FNIS System Access ...............................................................16
6.2 Prohibited Changes to Software ...................................................16
7. FNIS Obligations .................................................................16
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8. Safeguarding FNIS Data, Confidentiality and Audit Rights .........................16
8.1 Safety and Security Procedures ...................................................16
8.2 Data Security ....................................................................17
8.3 Security Relating to Shared MGEN Environments ....................................17
8.4 Conduct of MGEN Personnel ........................................................17
8.5 FNIS Data ........................................................................18
8.6 Definition of Confidential Information ...........................................18
8.7 Disclosure Of Confidential Information ...........................................18
8.8 Protection of Confidential Information ...........................................19
8.9 Exceptions .......................................................................19
8.10 Return of Confidential Information ...............................................19
8.11 Audit Rights .....................................................................21
8.12 Third Party Discovery ............................................................20
9. Payments to MGEN .................................................................20
9.1 Fees .............................................................................20
9.2 Time and Manner of Payment .......................................................20
9.3 Detailed Invoices ................................................................21
9.4 Expenses .........................................................................21
9.5 Pricing Adjustments ..............................................................21
9.6 Most Favored Customer Pricing ....................................................21
9.7 Taxes ............................................................................21
9.8 Proration ........................................................................22
9.9 Rights of Set-off ................................................................22
10. Representations And Warranties ...................................................22
10.1 By FNIS ..........................................................................22
10.2 By MGEN ..........................................................................22
10.3 Disclaimer .......................................................................24
11. Term And Termination . ...........................................................24
11.1 Term .............................................................................24
11.2 Termination for Cause ............................................................24
11.3 Termination for Nonpayment .......................................................25
11.4 Transition Assistance on Termination .............................................25
11.5 Right of Immediate Payment .......................................................25
11.6 Survival .........................................................................25
12. Indemnities ......................................................................26
12.1 Indemnity by FNIS ................................................................26
12.2 Indemnity by MGEN ................................................................26
12.3 Indemnification Procedures .......................................................26
12.4 Subrogation ......................................................................27
12.5 Non-Exclusive Remedy .............................................................27
13. Insurance ........................................................................28
13.1 Insurance Maintained by MGEN .....................................................28
13.2 Insurance Documentation ..........................................................28
14. General Provisions ...............................................................28
14.1 Binding Nature and Assignment ....................................................28
14.2 Notices ..........................................................................28
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14.3 Counterparts .....................................................................29
14.4 Relationship of Parties ..........................................................29
14.5 Approvals and Similar Actions ....................................................29
14.6 Force Majeure ....................................................................29
14.7 Severability .....................................................................29
14.8 Waiver ...........................................................................30
14.9 Attorneys' Fees ..................................................................30
14.10 Media Releases ...................................................................30
14.11 No Third Party Beneficiaries .....................................................30
14.12 Entire Agreement .................................................................30
14.13 Governing Law and Dispute ........................................................30
Schedule 1. Support ............................................................................i
Schedule 2. Hosting Services ..................................................................ii
Schedule 3. Projects .........................................................................iii
Schedule 4. of Existing Services ...............................................................v
Schedule 5. List of Project Coordinators and Project Area Managers ............................vi
Schedule 6. Labor Rates ......................................................................vii
Schedule 7. Maintenance and Support Charges ...................................................ix
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SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into to be effective as of the
2nd day of August, 2001 (the "Effective Date"), by and between Fidelity
National Information Solutions, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and its Members,
as defined below (collectively, "FNIS"), on the one hand, and Micro General
Corp., a Delaware Corporation, on behalf of itself and any subsidiary performing
services hereunder (collectively, "MGEN"), on the other hand.
WHEREAS, FNIS is a company that provides (1) MLS organizations with
system integration solutions, information for making real estate decisions to
consumers, (2) real estate professionals, environmental engineers, mortgage
bankers and insurance banking and legal industries, (3) web-based property
valuation, (4) real estate tax information, property tax payment disbursement
and delinquency, monitoring and tracking services, (5) flood determination and
life-of-loan flood zone monitoring services, (6) credit reporting services, and
(7) other real estate information services, including document management
support services for complex litigation (the "Business");
WHEREAS, MGEN is a comprehensive provider of business communications and
information technology solutions including electronic data processing,
facilities management, systems integration, systems development,
telecommunications and related services;
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Agreement is to establish and memorialize
the general terms and conditions whereby MGEN would provide certain
communications and information technology services to FNIS; and
WHEREAS, MGEN is willing to offer and provide to FNIS, and FNIS shall be
entitled, but not obligated, to obtain from MGEN the communications and
information technology services described in this Agreement on the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement and in the accompanying Project Scope
Documents (as hereinafter defined).
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the agreements of the
parties set forth below, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION
1.1 DEFINITIONS
"Affiliate" means any corporation, partnership, limited liability
company or other entity directly or indirectly controlled by or under
the common control of FNIS. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term
shall not include MGEN (or any entity controlled by MGEN).
"Best Practices" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.5.
"Business" shall have the meaning provided in the first Recital. With
respect to FNIS, the term "Business" includes business areas into which
FNIS may expand in the future.
"Change" shall mean any modification or change to System Software,
Equipment or Services that would materially alter the functionality,
performance standards or technical environment of such System, Software
or Equipment, the manner in which
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the Services are provided, the composition of the Services, or the cost
of the Services to FNIS.
"Confidential Information" shall have the meaning provided in Section
8.6.
"Deliverables" means the deliverable items (a) specified for each
Milestone in an applicable Project Scope Document, or (b) otherwise
identified as items to be delivered by MGEN to FNIS.
"Designated Services" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.
"Developed System" means any System created in connection with a Systems
Development Project or for which MGEN undertakes responsibility for the
development effort, pursuant to this Agreement or any Project Scope
Document.
"Documentation" means those operating manuals, users' manuals,
programming manuals, modification manuals, flow charts, drawings and
software listings designed to assist a user's understanding or
application of MGEN Software, Third Party Software or such other
software as the context may contemplate.
"Enhancements" shall mean all improvements, additions, and any
modifications to a technology. The term "Enhancements" shall include all
upgrades; bug fixes; work-arounds; software patches and other fixes;
Improvements; changes or additions required to integrate the technology
into other applications, operating systems, or computer hardware
configurations; and all works of authorship, data, know-how, technology,
information, inventions and/or discoveries related thereto which are
conceived, or conceived and reduced to practice by a Party, but
excluding all modifications or improvements developed with third parties
to the extent the right to license such modifications or improvements is
not obtained, after reasonable efforts to do so.
"Equipment" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.8.
"Existing Services" means those Services that are currently being
provided to FNIS and its Affiliates, and that are listed on Schedule 4.
"Fees" shall mean, collectively, fees payable to MGEN in connection with
its performance of Services hereunder or pursuant to a Project Scope
Document, and any other amounts payable to MGEN hereunder or pursuant to
a Project Scope Document.
"FNIS Data" shall mean all data or information regarding FNIS's
business, including information relating to customers, employees,
technology, operations, facilities, consumer markets, products,
capacities, systems, procedures, security practices, research,
development, business affairs and finances, innovations, inventions,
designs, business methodologies, improvements, trade secrets,
copyrightable and patentable subject matter and other similar
information obtained by or disclosed to or submitted to MGEN by or on
behalf of FNIS in connection with the performance of this Agreement or
any applicable Project Scope Document. It is expressly agreed and
understood that FNIS Data is "Confidential Information" under Section
8.6.
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"FNIS Regulatory Requirements" shall mean the laws, rules and
regulations on an international, federal, state and local level to which
FNIS is required to submit or to which it voluntarily submits.
"FNIS Service Location" shall mean any site or facility owned, leased or
controlled by FNIS, and where Services shall be performed in connection
with this Agreement or any Project Scope Document.
"FNIS Systems" means Systems that are being operated by or on behalf of
FNIS immediately prior to the Effective Date.
"Help Desk" means the service of telephone support for assisting in
resolving information technology and communications problems of FNIS.
"Hosting Environment" shall mean the physical configuration, and the
database environment, which is necessary to operate the FNIS Website or
a FNIS Network in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, and any applicable Project Scope Document including without
limitation descriptions of the hardware and software platforms,
ancillary software, site security, and telecommunications capabilities.
The Specifications for the Hosting Environment shall be as set forth in
the applicable Project Scope Document.
"Improvement" shall mean (i) for copyrightable or copyrighted material,
any modification, correction, addition, extension, upgrade, improvement,
compilation, abridgement, or other form in which an existing work may be
recast, transformed, or adapted; (ii) for patentable or patented
material, any improvement thereon; and (iii) for material which is
protected by trade secret, any new material derived from such existing
trade secret material, including new material which may be protected by
copyright, patent, and/or trade secret.
"Intellectual Property Rights" shall mean any and all rights existing
now or in the future under patent law, copyright law, industrial design
rights law, semiconductor chip and mask work production law, moral
rights law, trade secret law, trademark law, unfair competition law,
publicity rights law, privacy rights law, and any and all similar
proprietary rights, and any and all renewals, extensions, and
restorations thereof, now or hereafter in force and effect worldwide.
"Internet" shall mean the global Network of interconnected computer
Networks (or any part thereof, using TCP/IP or such other Network
interconnection or communications protocols as may be adopted from time
to time, which is used to deliver data to a computer or other digital
electronic device, whether such data is delivered through on-line
browsers, off-line browsers, or through electronic mail, broadband
distribution, satellite, wireless or otherwise.
"Losses" means all losses, liabilities, damages and claims (including
taxes) to third persons or entities, and all related costs and expenses
(including any and all attorneys and expert witness fees and costs of
investigation, litigation, settlement, judgment, interest and
penalties).
"Maintain" or "Maintenance" means, collectively, the activities,
services and functions identified in Section 2.2.
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"Member" means any entity that is an Affiliate of FNIS.
"MGEN Service Location" shall mean any location owned, leased, or
controlled by MGEN and from or at which MGEN provides services in
connection with this Agreement or any applicable Project Scope Document,
other than FNIS Service Locations.
"MGEN Software" shall mean all Software used, useful or developed by
MGEN in connection with the performance of its obligations pursuant to
this Agreement or any Project Scope Document.
"MGEN Tools" shall mean any software development and performance
testing, know-how, methodologies, processes, technologies or algorithms
used by MGEN in providing Services, and based upon trade secrets or
Confidential Information of MGEN, or otherwise based on Intellectual
Property Rights owned or licensed by MGEN.
"Milestone" means an individual task or set of tasks to be completed by
a certain date as described in any Project Scope Document.
"Network" shall mean a group of computers or other digital electronic
devices connected by communications facilities, either through long-term
connections, such as cables, or through more temporary connections, such
as by telephone, by satellite, or other communications links. The term
"Network" encompasses, but is not limited to, Local Area Networks
("LANs") and Wide Area Networks ("WANs"), and includes user-to-user as
well as distributed communications.
"New Project" shall mean any Services to be rendered by MGEN in
connection with an undertaking that is not a Project as of the Effective
Date.
"New Project Scope Documents" shall mean any Project Scope Document
executed in connection with the rendering of Services relating to a New
Project.
"New System" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.6.1.
"Out-of-Scope Services" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.5.
"Other Service Location" shall mean any location, other than an MGEN
Service Location or a FNIS Service Location, permitted in accordance
with this Agreement or an applicable Project Scope Document from which,
or to which, Services are provided.
"Party" shall mean either FNIS or MGEN, as the case may be.
"Project" means each of the discrete tasks or undertakings to be
performed by MGEN pursuant to Section 2.1 of this Agreement. This term
shall include, when the context allows, all New Projects.
"Project Manager" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.
"Project Scope Document" shall mean the various individual written
documents executed by an authorized signatory of each Party documenting
the deliverables, Milestones, tasks, and other relevant responsibilities
with respect to a Project Area.
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This term shall include, when the context allows, all New Project Scope
Documents executed in accordance with the procedure set forth in Section
2.6.
"Project Budget" shall mean a written document that contains (a) a
long-range plan and budget for a Project and (b) an annual plan and
budget for a Project.
"Project Coordinator" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.
"Service Levels" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.
"Service Location" shall mean any FNIS Service Location, MGEN Service
Location or Other Service Location.
"Services" shall mean those services, activities, functions or
undertakings to be performed by MGEN in connection with the discharge of
its obligations hereunder and under any Project Scope Document,
including, Designated Services and the general services, activities and
functions outlined in Section 2.
"Software shall mean the MGEN Software and Third Party Software,
collectively.
"Source Code" means computer programs, instructions and related material
written in a human-readable source language in form capable of serving
as the input to a compiler or assembler program, and in form capable of
being modified, supported and enhanced by programmers reasonably
familiar with the source language.
"Specifications" means the descriptions of the technical requirements,
component parts, features, functionality, performance criteria,
operating conditions, interfaces, data transfer, processing parameters,
and protocols, associated with the undertaking by MGEN of Services, as
may be specifically set forth herein or in a Project Scope Document.
"Support" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.3.
"Systems" means computer programs, the tangible media on which they are
recorded, their supporting documentation, including input and output
formats, program listings, narrative descriptions and operating
instructions, as well as the hardware upon which such computer programs
are run or stored.
"Systems Development Project" means, collectively, the activities,
services and functions identified in Section 2.6, as well as any other
work performed by MGEN with regard to a System that exceeds Maintenance
or Support in terms of scope or level of effort.
"Third Party Services Contracts" means the contracts pursuant to which
FNIS receives services as of the Effective Date for use in providing the
Existing Services or pursuant to which FNIS receives Third Party
services during the Term.
"Third Party Software" shall mean all software and related Documentation
owned by a third party, validly licensed to, and used by, MGEN in
connection with the performance of its obligations pursuant to this
Agreement or any Project Scope Document.
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"Third Party System" means any System which (1) is not a FNIS System, and (2) is
acquired or licensed from a third party for operation by MGEN on behalf of FNIS
under this Agreement.
"Website" shall mean a series of interconnected Web Pages residing in a single
directory on a single server.
"Web Page" means a document or file that is intended to be accessible by
Internet users.
Other capitalized terms used in this Agreement are defined in the context in
which they are used and shall have the meanings indicated by such use.
1.2 REFERENCES. In this Agreement and the Schedules to this Agreement,
including the Project Scope Document(s) and any schedules attached
thereto:
1.2.1 the Schedules to this Agreement shall be incorporated into and
deemed a part of this Agreement and all references to this
Agreement shall include the Schedules to this Agreement;
1.2.2 this Agreement shall be incorporated into and deemed a part of
any Project Scope Documents hereafter executed by the Parties;
1.2.3 the schedules to any Project Scope Document shall be
incorporated into and deemed a part of such Project Scope
Document and all references to such Project Scope Document shall
include the schedules to such Project Scope Document;
1.2.4 references to any law or regulation shall mean references to the
law or regulation in changed or supplemented form to a newly
adopted law or regulation replacing a previous law or
regulation; and
1.2.5 references to the word "including" or the phrase "e.g." in this
Agreement shall mean "including, without limitation."
1.3 HEADINGS. The article and Sections headings and the table of contents
are for reference and convenience only and shall not be considered in
the interpretation of this Agreement or any Project Scope Document.
1.4 INTERPRETATION OF AGREEMENT AND PROJECT SCOPE DOCUMENTS. The terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement shall govern MGEN's provision of
Services to FNIS under the Project Scope Documents, except as otherwise
expressly set forth herein. In the event of a conflict between the terms
of this Agreement and any Project Scope Document, unless otherwise
provided herein [or expressly stated in the Project Scope Document], the
terms of this Agreement shall prevail. In the event of a conflict
between a Project Scope Document and the schedules to a Project Scope
Document, the terms of the Project Scope Document shall prevail.
1.5 INTERPRETATION OF AGREEMENT AND SCHEDULES. In the event of any conflict
between (a) the terms of this Agreement or a Project Scope Document, on
the
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one hand, and (b) any Schedule to this Agreement on the other hand, the
terms of this Agreement or the Project Scope Document shall prevail.
2. SCOPE OF WORK; SERVICES AND COMMITMENTS
2.1 EXECUTION OF PROJECT SCOPE DOCUMENTS. MGEN agrees to perform
Services in connection with each Project (including any New
Project) described herein or in any Project Scope Document
attached hereto. Following execution of this Agreement, the
Parties agree to utilize their best efforts to promptly
negotiate and execute Project Scope Documents not inconsistent
with the provisions of this Agreement and the Schedules hereto.
Each Project Scope Document shall identify (i) the Services to
be performed with respect to such Project (the Designated
Services"), (ii) the time frames and Milestones for the
performance of the Designated Services, (iii) any special terms
and conditions applicable to Designated Services (including
Service Levels and Specifications, as appropriate) and (v) such
other provisions as the Parties may agree.
2.2 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT. MGEN shall provide the following
Support and Maintenance Services for a fixed annual fee, as
specified in Section 9.1.2.
2.2.1 SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE. MGEN shall update Systems in order
to meet changing information requirements, including,
changing data formats, fixing bugs, adapting Software to
interface with new hardware devices where feasible, and
performing required file maintenance.
2.2.2 Hardware Maintenance. MGEN shall maintain, support, and
periodically test the Equipment , except where such
obligations are the responsibility of an identified
third party.
2.2.3 Support. MGEN shall provide Support with respect to
Systems, Software, data Networks, voice Networks and
platforms used or useful in connection with FNIS's
Business. The term "Support" shall include
(a) inputting, connecting, and manipulating data, (b)
formulating queries,
(c) designing and revising reports, (d) providing
operator services,
(e) administering a Help Desk, (f) dispatching technical
service engineers,
(g) revising and updating web pages, (h) training FNIS
employees (consistent with Section 2.3) and (i) such
other tasks that are customarily performed by service
providers similarly situated or as specified in a
Project Scope Document. In addition, such Support shall
include the Services specified on the attached Schedule
1, entitled "Support."
2.3 TRAINING. The terms and conditions regarding onsite training for
FNIS's Project Coordinator and other such employees or agents as
FNIS may select with respect to each Project shall be mutually
agreed upon in good faith by the Parties in the applicable
Project Scope Documents.
2.4 WEBSITE HOSTING. MGEN shall provide and Maintain a Hosting
Environment to host the FNIS Website, and shall provide website
hosting services for the FNIS Website, which services may be
detailed in a Project Scope Document but shall not be
inconsistent with Schedule 2 ("Hosting Services"). MGEN shall be
responsible for obtaining and Maintaining the computer hardware
and software
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utilized in connection with the Hosting Services hereunder. MGEN
shall be entitled to a fixed annual charge for such Hosting
Services, in accordance with Section 9.1.2
2.5 OUT-OF-SCOPE SERVICES. Each Party agrees and acknowledges that
the performance of Maintenance and Support Services by MGEN
under Section 2.2 and Hosting Services under Section 2.4 shall
be provided at fixed fees pursuant to Section 9.1.2 of this
Agreement. Each Party further agrees and acknowledges, however,
that during the course of MGEN's performance of Maintenance and
Support Services hereunder, unforeseen circumstances could
compel MGEN to propose, or FNIS to request, that certain
services not otherwise contemplated by the Parties as of the
Effective Date be performed ("Out-of-Scope Services"). To allow
FNIS to manage all such Out-of-Scope Services, MGEN agrees that
(a) it shall perform no Out-of-Scope Service without first
obtaining FNIS's written approval and (b) it shall detail all
costs and fees for Out-of-Scope Services in accordance with
Section 9.3.
2.6 SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. MGEN shall undertake Systems
Development Projects in accordance with this Section 2.6. Either
Party may determine that implementation of a New Project is
advisable (and MGEN shall have a duty to bring such advisable
New Projects to the attention of FNIS). Accordingly, upon the
initiative of either Party, and upon reasonable notice, the
Parties shall meet and confer, and exchange information
concerning the potential New Project. Upon completion of such
information exchange, the Parties shall conduct good faith
negotiations concerning (a) the scope of Services to be provided
by MGEN, and (b) the projected costs of such Services and
Developments, in accordance with this Section 2.6. To the extent
such Project rises to the level of a New Project, the Parties
agree to execute appropriate additional New Project Scope
Documents.
2.6.1 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN. Upon FNIS's request, and in
exchange for consulting fees provided under Section
9.1.1, MGEN shall analyze and assess all aspects of any
project contemplating the addition of a new System (a
"New System"), the Enhancement to an existing System, or
the creation or substantial Enhancement to an Internet
Website, including, undertaking a feasibility study,
proposing a general design, prototyping, creating an
architectural design, establishing Specifications, and
preparing a detailed statement of work (collectively,
"Design").
2.6.2 DEVELOPMENT. Upon completion of the Design, and upon
FNIS's acceptance of such Design in accordance with
Section 2.9, MGEN shall prepare a Quote for the
Development and Implementation (as such terms are
defined below) of such Design, as provided in Section
2.6.4, below. Upon FNIS's acceptance of the Quote, MGEN
shall code, develop, and test ("Development") the
referenced New System that shall add the required
functionality, features or Enhancements.
2.6.3 IMPLEMENTATION. Upon completion of any Development
obligations it may have, MGEN shall (subject to the
Quote Procedure set forth in Section 2.6.4) train
appropriate FNIS employees, convert any existing Systems
to the New System and install the New System
("Implementation").
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2.6.4 MGEN QUOTES; BID PROCEDURE. In connection with any
Development or Implementation work requested by FNIS or
required to complete a Systems Development Project, and
notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Schedule
hereto or in any Project Scope Document, MGEN shall
provide FNIS with a quote for charges it reasonably
expects to incur in performing such work (a "Quote").
Consistent with Section 2.15 hereunder, FNIS shall
thereafter have the option to contract for the provision
of such services with any third-party in its sole and
absolute discretion. In the event FNIS selects MGEN as
its service provider, MGEN shall be bound by its Quote,
FNIS shall be entitled to rely on such Quote, and FNIS
shall be bound by such Quote under Section 9.1.3;
provided, however, that adjustments to the Quote may be
submitted for approval in connection with the Change
Order Process specified in Section 2.10.
2.6.5 COST REDUCTION. In a situation in which MGEN is
providing a fixed cost service to FNIS, and MGEN is able
to sell identical or similar services to a third party
such that MGEN's fixed cost of providing such service is
shared by FNIS and such third party, then MGEN shall
inform FNIS of such eventuality and the parties shall
mutually agree to a reduction of the amount paid by FNIS
for such services by an agreed amount.
2.7 CONSULTING. In addition to Maintenance, Support, Hosting,
Design, Implementation and Development Services, upon FNIS's
request and in exchange for the fees set out in Section 9.1.1,
MGEN shall provide FNIS with Consulting Services. Such
Consulting Services shall include, but not be limited to (at
FNIS's direction): (a) a review of FNIS's technology needs in
light of FNIS's business plan; (b) interviewing FNIS executives
to determine and clarify FNIS's business objectives and
associated technology needs; (c) advising FNIS on its future
technology needs; (d) evaluating alternative or emerging
technologies, (e) preparing a technology plan integrating FNIS
Systems and Developed Systems with new technology; (f) advising
FNIS with respect to its Networks,(g) identifying and advising
FNIS with respect to Best Practices (as such term is defined in
Section 4.5), and (h) such other Consulting Services (including
Out of Scope Services, as appropriate) mutually agreed to by the
Parties.
2.8 EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT. At FNIS's request and at MGEN's
reasonable and good faith discretion, MGEN shall obtain on
behalf of FNIS equipment and hardware that are related to the
Services ("Equipment").
2.8.1 PROCUREMENT SERVICES. MGEN shall (1) identify suppliers
with the most favorable terms (including the lowest cost
supplier) for any Equipment and (2) upon FNIS's
selection and approval, acquire the Equipment on FNIS's
behalf or lease, or coordinate the leasing of, such
Equipment to FNIS.
2.8.2 PROCUREMENT COMPENSATION. MGEN shall be compensated for
such procurement services at MGEN's hourly rates, in
accordance with Section 9.1.1, and FNIS shall pay to
MGEN, the supplier, or any third party lessor, as
applicable, the purchase or lease fees in respect of the
Equipment. Except as otherwise agreed in writing by the
Parties or as otherwise provided in an applicable
Project Scope Document, all rights in
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and title to any Equipment purchased by MGEN on behalf
of FNIS pursuant to this Agreement or any Project Scope
Document shall belong to FNIS.
2.9 ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE. The following acceptable procedure shall
apply to all Deliverables MGEN provides to FNIS under this
Agreement.
2.9.1 VERIFICATION PERIOD. Following timely receipt of
Deliverables from MGEN, FNIS shall have not less than
thirty (30) or more than forty-five (45) calendar days
(the "Verification Period") in which to review, examine
and verify such Deliverables and notify MGEN (a) of any
material failure thereof to meet applicable
Specifications or (b) of a material failure thereof
otherwise to meet FNIS's needs, as FNIS may determined
in the exercise of commercially reasonable judgment (a
"Deliverable Failure"). FNIS agrees to use commercially
reasonable efforts to provide MGEN with all information
reasonably available regarding any Deliverable Failure.
1f FNIS fails to accept or reject a Deliverable within
the Verification Period specified above, the Deliverable
shall be deemed accepted; provided, however, that any
failure by FNIS to discover or notify MGEN of defects
within any Verification Period shall not negate any of
MGEN' representations or warranties, nor waive any of
FNIS's rights or remedies.
2.9.2 CORRECTION BY MGEN. Upon receipt of notice regarding the
Deliverable Failure, MGEN shall use its best efforts, at
MGEN's sole cost and expense, to correct any such
Deliverable Failure and to resubmit the corrected
applicable Deliverables to FNIS as soon as commercially
and technically practicable, but in all cases within
forty-five (45) days or such time as the parties
mutually agree, following MGEN's notice of a Deliverable
Failure. Subject to FNIS's rights under Section 11 of
this Agreement, MGEN shall repeat the process of
correction and resubmission of an applicable Deliverable
until FNIS's acceptance.
2.9.3 REMEDY. In the event MGEN is unable to provide FNIS with
an acceptable Deliverable in a timely manner and in
accordance with this Section 2.9, upon request MGEN
shall reimburse FNIS for all fees, costs, and expenses
FNIS has incurred in connection with the Deliverable and
associated development. The parties further agree that
failure to timely correct a Deliverable Failure shall be
deemed a material breach of this Agreement.
2.9.4 ALTERATIONS TO ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURES. A Project Scope
Document may specify standards, criteria and procedures
relating to the acceptance of Services or Deliverables
provided that such Document is not inconsistent with
this Section 2.9.
2.10 CHANGE ORDERS. All Changes shall be controlled using the
following formal change control process: (1) the Party proposing
a Change will document it in writing, provide technical and cost
justification for the Change, and specify a desired
implementation date; (2) the Party receiving the proposed Change
will assess the impact of the proposed Change, considering
resources required, technological implementation and other
contemplated and in-process changes:
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(3) the Parties shall negotiate in good faith toward a mutually
acceptable proposal, and shall memorialize such proposal in
writing; (4) the completed proposal shall be presented to the
Project Coordinators for written approval; (5) no Changes will
be implemented without (a) such written approval and (b) a
written agreement setting forth and defining Specifications,
schedules, resources to be utilized, responsibilities of both
Parties and the criteria for successful implementation of such
Change. MGEN shall be responsible for ensuring that the Change
Control Process established by this Section 2.10 is followed,
and FNIS shall not be obligated to pay for Changes undertaken by
MGEN which do not fully comply with this Section. Additional
provisions with respect to the Change Control Process for any
Project may be specified in any Project Scope Document, provided
such provisions are not inconsistent herewith.
2.11 SUBCONTRACTING. Prior to subcontracting any portion of the
Services, MGEN shall notify FNIS of the proposed subcontract.
FNIS shall have the right to approve such subcontractor, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. No
subcontracting shall release MGEN from its responsibility for
its obligations under this Agreement or under any Project Scope
Document. MGEN shall be responsible for the work and activities
of each of its subcontractors, including compliance with the
applicable terms and provisions of this Agreement. MGEN shall be
responsible for all payments of fees and expenses, as
appropriate, to its subcontractors.
2.12 LICENSES AND PERMITS. MGEN shall obtain and maintain all
necessary licenses (including, but not limited to, Software
licenses), consents, approvals, and permits and any
authorizations required by legislative enactments and
regulations applicable to it that are legally required for MGEN
to provide the Designated Services. FNIS shall be primarily
responsible for authorizations relating to FNIS Regulatory
Requirements. Subject to the foregoing, and upon request, each
Party shall cooperate with and provide reasonable assistance to
the other Party in obtaining any such licenses, consents,
approvals, permits and authorizations.
2.13 SERVICE LOCATIONS. Unless otherwise agreed by FNIS, the
Designated Services shall be provided at (1) the FNIS Service
Locations, and (2) the MGEN Service Locations.
2.13.1 OTHER SERVICE LOCATIONS. In addition, MGEN may provide
the Designated Services from Other Service Locations,
upon prior approval by FNIS provided that MGEN
demonstrates to FNIS's reasonable satisfaction that the
provision of the Designated Service from such Other
Location will not result in any additional cost to FNIS
and that there are no increased risks to FNIS regarding
the security of FNIS Data or the disclosure of FNIS
Confidential Information. If MGEN provides the
Designated Services from an Other Service Location in
accordance with this Agreement or any applicable Project
Scope Document, such Other Service Locations shall be
deemed to be a "MGEN Service Location" for purposes of
this Agreement. MGEN and MGEN agents, representatives
and subcontractors, may not provide or market services
to a third party from a FNIS Service Location without
FNIS's consent.
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2.13.2 SHARED ENVIRONMENT. In the event that MGEN desires to
migrate services or technology subject to this Agreement
to a shared environment or from one shared environment
to another shared environment, MGEN will, prior to
migrating such services or technology, (1) advise FNIS
of such desire; (2) consult with FNIS on a proposal and
transition plan; (3) demonstrate to FNIS's reasonable
satisfaction that the use of such shared environment
will not result in any additional cost or decreased
Service Levels to FNIS and that there are no increased
risks to FNIS regarding security of FNIS Data or the
disclosure of FNIS's Confidential Information in
contravention of Section 8; (4) when commercially
reasonable, operate in parallel to demonstrate that
there are no such increased risks to security,
confidentiality, Service Levels or user interfaces; (5)
work with FNIS to mitigate any identified risks to
FNIS's Business; (6) review with FNIS the effect of such
migration on FNIS Regulatory Requirements and
contractual obligations and (7) obtain FNIS's consent to
the transition plan to the shared environment, as
presented.
2.14 DATA MIGRATION. MGEN agrees that FNIS Data shall be stored in
industry-standard formats, and shall be readily portable to
industry-standard, off-the-shelf database applications.
2.15 THIRD-PARTY SERVICES. Notwithstanding any request made to MGEN
by FNIS, FNIS shall have the right to contract with any third
party for the performance of Services. In the event FNIS
contracts with a third party to perform any Service, MGEN shall
cooperate in good faith with FNIS and any such third party to
the extent reasonably required by FNIS. To the extent such
cooperation requires additional Services by MGEN, MGEN shall
provide such Services and shall be compensated consistent with
the provisions of this Agreement or any applicable Project Scope
Document.
2.16 EMERGENCY PROJECTS. From time to time it may be necessary for
FNIS to request MGEN to undertake a Project on an emergency
basis. The parties understand and acknowledge that the
exigencies of such situations may mandate that MGEN take action,
including commitment of time, resources and effort, to address
the Project. The parties shall honor commitments and actions
that were reasonable under the circumstances, and shall endeavor
to comply with the New Project provisions set out above as soon
as practicable.
3. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND PROJECT TEAM
3.1 PROJECT COORDINATORS. Each Party shall appoint an individual
(the "Project Coordinator") who, from the Effective Date, shall
serve on a dedicated basis as the primary representative for
such Party under this Agreement. A Party's appointment of a
Project Coordinator shall be subject to the other Party's
reasonable approval. The Project Coordinator shall (1) have
overall responsibility for managing and coordinating the
performance of such Party's obligations under this Agreement and
the Project Scope Documents, (2) be authorized to act for and on
behalf of such Party with respect to all matters relating to
this Agreement and the Project Scope Documents and (3) appoint
the individuals ("Project Managers") who shall be primarily
responsible for supervising performance under the Project Scope
Documents. A current list of Project
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Coordinators and Project Managers shall be maintained as
Schedule 5, as such Schedule may be amended from time to time.
3.2 PROJECT STAFF. Each Party, through its Project Coordinators and
Project Managers, shall only assign employees who possess the
requisite training and skills to perform the Designated Services
contemplated under any Project Scope Document ("Project Staff").
3.3 RESTRICTED POSITIONS. MGEN acknowledges that certain MGEN
employees, including those assigned as (i) the MGEN Project
Coordinator, (ii) the MGEN Project Managers, (iii) any MGEN
employee who spends over thirty percent (30%) of his or her time
on FNIS matters; and (iv) such other MGEN employees as the
parties may mutually designate in writing (collectively or
individually, as appropriate "Restricted Positions") may result
in such MGEN employees ("Restricted Position Employees") being
knowledgeable of sensitive Confidential Information. MGEN shall
use its best efforts to ensure that Restricted Position
Employees safeguard FNIS confidential information.
3.4 PERFORMANCE REVIEW. The MGEN Project Coordinator and the FNIS
Project Coordinator will meet at least monthly to review the
performance of both Parties under this Agreement, and shall meet
when reasonably requested by either Party to review the
performance of either party under this Agreement. At the request
of either Party, written or taped minutes of such meetings may
be kept.
3.5 DISPUTE RESOLUTION. If there is any dispute or disagreement
between the Parties either in interpreting any provision of this
Agreement or about the performance of either Party, then upon
the written request of either Party, each of the Parties,
through their respective Project Coordinators, will meet and
confer to negotiate in good faith in an effort to resolve the
dispute without any formal proceeding. During the course of such
negotiation(s), all reasonable requests made by one Party to the
other for information, including copies of relevant documents,
will be honored. The specific format for such discussions will
be left to the discretion of the Project Coordinators. If the
Project Coordinators are unable to resolve the dispute within 30
days after their first meeting, each Party will appoint a
designated officer of its corporation to attempt to resolve the
dispute. No litigation for the resolution of such disputes may
be commenced until the designated officers have met and either
Party has concluded in good faith that amicable resolution
through continued negotiation does not appear likely (unless
either party fails or refuses to schedule such a meeting of
officers within a reasonable time after a request to do so by
the other Party).
4. SERVICE LEVELS.
4.1 SERVICE LEVELS. Commencing on the Effective Date, MGEN shall
perform the Designated Services at the performance levels and
standards (collectively, the "Service Levels") (a) set forth in
the applicable Project Scope Documents, provided the same are
not inconsistent with this Article 4, and (b) established by the
warranties set forth in Sect ions 10.2.4 and 10.2.5.
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4.2 MEASUREMENT AND MONITORING TOOLS. MGEN shall measure and monitor
its compliance with the Service Levels. Such measurement and
monitoring shall permit reporting at a level of detail
sufficient for FNIS to verify compliance with the Service
Levels. On a schedule set by the parties in applicable Project
Scope Documents, MGEN shall provide periodic performance and
status reports to FNIS, in a form mutually agreed by the
parties, indicating the level of achievement of the Service
Levels. FNIS shall have the right to require MGEN to outsource
its responsibilities with respect to monitoring any Service
Level established hereunder or pursuant to any Project Scope
Document. FNIS shall have the right to audit MGEN's compliance
with the Service Levels hereunder at any Service Location upon
reasonable written notice.
4.3 SERVICE LEVEL FAILURES. In the event that either party
identifies a failure during any calendar month of the Term to
provide any of the Designated Services in accordance with the
applicable Service Levels (each such failure, a "Service Level
Failure), the applicable MGEN Project Coordinator promptly shall
arrange a meeting with the FNIS Project Coordinator and provide
a plan, reasonably satisfactory to FNIS, to address and correct
such failures within the timeframe set forth in such plan.
Failure by MGEN to so provide and effect such plan shall be
deemed a material breach of this Agreement.
4.4 CRITICAL FAILURES. In the event that a Service Level Failure
either (a) has a material adverse business impact upon FNIS's
Business, or (b) represents a continued failure to correct
non-critical Service Failures over a three-month period (in each
case a "Critical Failure"), then MGEN shall submit a written
report to the FNIS Project Manager detailing the cause of such
incident and the remedial measures taken with respect thereto
within 15 business days of the Critical Failure. Failure by MGEN
to provide and effect such remedial measures within such 15
business day period shall be deemed a material breach of this
Agreement. In the event of any interruption in a Critical
Service that does not cause a Critical Failure, the MGEN Project
Manager shall submit a written report to the FNIS Project
Manager detailing the cause of the incident and the remedial
measures taken with respect thereto within 30 business days
thereafter. Failure by MGEN to provide and effect such remedial
measures within such 30 business day period shall be deemed a
material breach of this Agreement.
4.5 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND BEST PRACTICES. MGEN agrees to use
commercially reasonable efforts to: (1) on a continuous basis,
as part of the total quality management processes, identify ways
to improve the Service Levels, and (2) identify and apply proven
techniques and MGEN Tools from other installations within
operations that would benefit FNIS either operationally or
financially (collectively such efforts shall be hereinafter
referred to as "Best Practices").
5. LICENSE AND OTHER GRANTS
5.1 LICENSE TO MGEN SOFTWARE AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. In
consideration of FNIS's payment of fees and other obligations
hereunder, MGEN hereby grants to FNIS during the Term and
Transition Period a nonexclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable and
perpetual (except as expressly limited elsewhere here in)
license as follows:
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5.1.1 to use all MGEN Software in connection with its
Business;
5.1.2 to reproduce MGEN Software and Documentation for
internal Business purposes, subject to charges assessed
on a per-office basis and previously agreed to by the
Parties in writing prior to the Effective Date for
particular MGEN Software;
5.1.3 to execute MGEN Software on Equipment owned or
controlled by FNIS;
5.1.4 to perform and display (whether publicly or otherwise)
MGEN Software and Documentation (subject to the
nondisclosure obligations contained herein) for Business
purposes;
5.1.5 After the termination of this Agreement, FNIS will have
the following additional rights:
5.1.5.1 to create Improvements to any MGEN Software or
Documentation and to use and enjoy such
Improvements;
5.1.5.2 to create translations to other computer
languages or otherwise of MGEN Software for
Business purposes; and
5.1.6 The licenses granted herein shall survive any
termination or expiration of this Agreement, even if
such termination or expiration is attributable to FNIS's
breach of a provision hereunder.
5.2 THIRD PARTY SYSTEMS. MGEN grants to FNIS solely for the purposes
of this Agreement a non-exclusive license to access, use, and
enjoy all of MGEN's rights in the Third Party Systems and
accompanying Documentation, during the Term and during the
Transition Period.
5.3 DELIVERY OF SOURCE CODE; USE OF SOURCE CODE MGEN shall, within
thirty (30) days after the Effective Date, enter into an
agreement with a provider of software escrow services reasonably
acceptable to FNIS, providing that (i) MGEN shall deposit a copy
of the MGEN Software into escrow; (ii) that MGEN shall maintain
a current copy of the MGEN Software in escrow by refreshing such
deposit at least every calendar year, or upon issuance of a
major upgrade release, whichever occurs more often; and (iii)
that such escrow provider shall release such deposit to FNIS
upon a reasonable showing that this Agreement has been
terminated. Such escrow agreement shall be in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit A. Upon acquisition of the MGEN Software from
the escrow agent, FNIS shall have the unfettered right to use
such MGEN Software, in any manner that it desires, including the
right to create derivative works thereto.
5.4 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS. During the Term, FNIS will provide to
MGEN, at no cost to MGEN except as specified below, access to
and use of all of the facilities wherein any computing or
telecommunications resources are located and where such access
is necessary for MGEN to provide the Services hereunder. Any
Member may limit such access in any reasonable manner to allow
for the smooth operation of such Member.
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5.5 THIRD PARTY SERVICES. During the Term, FNIS will provide to MGEN
contact information regarding access to and use of all of the
third party services governed by the Third Party Services
Contracts to enable MGEN to fulfill its obligations hereunder.
MGEN shall provide FNIS with similar contact information
regarding Third Party Services Contracts, Third Party Software,
and Third Party Systems.
6. ACCESS RIGHTS AND PROHIBITED CHANGES
6.1 FNIS SYSTEM ACCESS. FNIS grants to MGEN a nonexclusive,
royalty-free right to use the FNIS Systems or Developed Systems
to the extent necessary to verify, analyze and troubleshoot
problems on FNIS owned or controlled Equipment as part of
performing its Maintenance obligations hereunder. Nothing in
this Section shall grant MGEN the right to use any FNIS System
or Developed System for any other purpose.
6.2 PROHIBITED CHANGES TO SOFTWARE. Except as may be approved by
FNIS, MGEN shall not make any changes or modifications to MGEN
Software or to the Third Party Software that would alter the
functionality of any System or degrade the performance of the
Systems or Services, except as may be necessary on a temporary
basis to maintain the continuity of the Services.
7. FNIS OBLIGATIONS
7.1 FNIS will, on a timely basis:
7.1.1 Appoint a Project Coordinator and Project Managers as
set forth in this Agreement.
7.1.2 Maintain any procedures manuals provided to FNIS by MGEN
by distributing and inserting updates provided by MGEN.
7.1.3 Use commercially reasonable efforts to provide MGEN with
reasonable notification of, and lead time, to respond to
service requests, including changes to the number or
format of required management reports, study requests,
and requests to modify or Enhance any Systems.
8. SAFEGUARDING FNIS DATA, CONFIDENTIALITY AND AUDIT RIGHTS
8.1 SAFETY AND SECURITY PROCEDURES.
8.1.1 FNIS shall maintain and enforce at the FNIS Service
Locations reasonable physical safety and security
procedures. FNIS shall be responsible for any failures
of FNIS or its agents to comply with reasonable FNIS
physical safety and security procedures then in effect
at the applicable FNIS Service Locations or reasonable
physical safety and security procedures then in effect
at the applicable MGEN Service Locations, to the extent
that such non-compliance causes damages to MGEN.
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8.1.2 MGEN shall maintain and enforce at the MGEN Service
Locations reasonable physical safety and security
procedures. MGEN shall be responsible for any failures
of MGEN or its agents to comply with reasonable MGEN
physical safety and security procedures then in effect
at the applicable MGEN Service Locations or reasonable
physical safety and security procedures then in effect
at the applicable FNIS Service Locations, to the extent
that such non-compliance causes damages to FNIS.
8.1.3 MGEN shall comply at the FNIS Service Locations with
FNIS's physical safety and security procedures. MGEN
shall be responsible for any failures of MGEN or its
agents to comply with FNIS's physical safety and
security procedures then in effect at the applicable
FNIS Service Locations, to the extent that such
non-compliance causes damages to FNIS.
8.1.4 FNIS shall comply at MGEN Service Locations with MGEN's
physical safety and security procedures. FNIS shall be
responsible for any failures of FNIS or its agents to
comply with MGEN's physical safety and security
procedures then in effect at the applicable MGEN Service
Locations, to the extent that such non-compliance causes
damages to MGEN.
8.2 DATA SECURITY. Except to the extent otherwise agreed by the
Parties in a Project Scope Document, MGEN shall establish and
maintain good and sound safeguards against the destruction, loss
or alteration of the FNIS Data in the possession of MGEN. In the
event MGEN or MGEN agents, representatives and subcontractors,
discover or are notified of a breach or potential breach of
security relating to the FNIS Data, MGEN shall immediately (1)
notify the FNIS Project Coordinator and Project Manager, as the
case may be, of such breach or such potential breach and (2) if
the applicable FNIS Data was in the possession of MGEN or MGEN
agents, representatives and subcontractors, at the time of such
breach or such potential breach, MGEN shall (a) investigate such
breach or such potential breach and (b) inform FNIS of the
results of such investigation.
8.3 SECURITY RELATING TO SHARED MGEN ENVIRONMENTS. If MGEN provides
the Designated Services to FNIS from an MGEN Service Location
that also provides services to or processes data for any other
MGEN customer, MGEN shall, in addition to its obligations under
Section 2.13.2, at FNIS's request, demonstrate to FNIS's
reasonable satisfaction that FNIS's Confidential Information and
FNIS Data will not be disclosed to any such other MGEN customer.
8.4 CONDUCT OF MGEN PERSONNEL. While at any FNIS Service Location,
the Project Staff shall (1) comply with the requests, rules and
regulations of FNIS regarding personal and professional conduct
(including the wearing of an identification badge or personal
protective equipment and adhering to FNIS's facilities
regulations and general safety practices or procedures)
applicable to such FNIS Service Locations and (2) otherwise
conduct themselves in a professional and businesslike manner.
MGEN shall cause the Project Staff to maintain and enforce the
confidentiality provisions of this Agreement and any
confidentiality provisions of any applicable Project Scope
Document. In addition, as soon as reasonably practicable after
the Effective Date, MGEN shall cause each of its
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employees to execute a confidentiality agreement covering the
Confidential Information in a form substantially similar to that
attached hereto as Exhibit B. In the event that FNIS determines
that a particular member of the Project Staff is not conducting
himself or herself in accordance with this Section 8.4, FNIS may
notify MGEN of such conduct. Upon receipt of such notice, MGEN
shall promptly (a) investigate the matter and take appropriate
action which may include (i) removing such employee from the
Project Staff and providing FNIS with prompt notice of such
removal and (ii) replacing such employee with a similarly
qualified individual or (b) take other appropriate disciplinary
action to prevent a recurrence. In the event there are repeat
violations of this Section by a particular member of the Project
Staff, MGEN shall promptly remove the individual from the
Project Staff as set forth above.
8.5 FNIS DATA. FNIS Data shall be and remain the property of FNIS,
and shall be "Confidential Information" under Section 8.6. Upon
the termination of this Agreement for any reason, or on such
date that the same shall no longer be required by MGEN in order
to provide the Services, FNIS Data shall be either erased from
the data files maintained by MGEN or, if FNIS so elects,
returned to FNIS by MGEN at MGEN' expense. FNIS Data shall not
be used by MGEN for any purpose other than that of providing
Services, nor shall such data or any part of such data be
disclosed, sold, assigned, leased or otherwise disposed of to
third parties by MGEN or commercially exploited by or on behalf
of MGEN, its employees or agents. MGEN hereby acknowledges that
disclosure of some such data may be governed by various state
and federal laws and regulations, and MGEN hereby agrees to
comply with all such laws and regulations.
8.6 DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The term "Confidential
Information" shall mean all (a) non-public information and
materials (in any medium), including but not limited to any
business, financial or strategic plans and information and
software Source Code, in each case, of the Disclosing Party (as
defined in Section 8.7) or its Affiliates; (b) information
subject to an obligation of confidence to a third party of which
the Receiving Party (as defined in Section 8.7) has been advised
in writing; and (c) any information marked confidential,
restricted or proprietary by either Party or any other person to
whom such party has an obligation of confidence; provided,
however, that the failure of either Party to so xxxx any
material shall not relieve the Receiving Party of the obligation
to maintain the confidentiality of any unlegended material which
the Receiving Party knows or should reasonably know contains
Confidential Information. Each Party's know-how, network design
and equipment configurations and techniques relating to network
and network management developed or utilized during the course
of this Agreement are Confidential Information of such Party.
The terms of this Agreement, including pricing and financial
data, discussions, negotiations and proposals from one Party to
the other Party related directly hereto; and invoices and
service records shall be Confidential Information of both
Parties.
8.7 DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. In carrying out the
Services contemplated by this Agreement, each party (the
"Disclosing Party") may from time to time during the term of
this Agreement disclose to the other party (the "Receiving
Party") certain information regarding the Disclosing Party's
business, delivery mechanisms, personnel, technical, marketing,
financial, employee,
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planning, and other confidential or proprietary information
("Confidential Information").
8.8 PROTECTION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The Receiving Party will
not use any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party for
any purpose not expressly permitted by this Agreement, and will
disclose the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party
only to those employees or contractors of the Receiving Party
who have a need to know such Confidential Information for
purposes of this Agreement and who are under a duty of
confidentiality no less restrictive than the Receiving Party's
duty hereunder. The Receiving Party will protect the Disclosing
Party's Confidential Information from unauthorized use, access,
or disclosure in the same manner as the Receiving Party protects
its own confidential or proprietary information of a similar
nature and with no less than reasonable care.
8.8.1 EXECUTION OF NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS BY MGEN
EMPLOYEES. In addition, MGEN shall insure that each of
its employees who qualifies as a "Restricted Position
Employee" under Section 3.3 shall execute a
non-disclosure agreement in a form reasonably
satisfactory to FNIS's counsel prior to commencing work
on any Project.
8.9 EXCEPTIONS. The Receiving Party's obligations hereunder with
respect to any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party
will terminate if and when the Receiving Party can document that
such information: (a) was already known to the Receiving Party
at the time of disclosure by the Disclosing Party; (b) was
disclosed to the Receiving Party by a third party who had the
right to make such disclosure without any confidentiality
restrictions; (c) is or through no fault of the Receiving Party
has become, generally available to the public; or (d) is
independently developed by the Receiving Party without access
to, or use of, the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information.
In addition, the Receiving Party will be allowed to disclose
Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party to the extent
that such disclosure is (i) approved in writing by the
Disclosing Party, (ii) necessary for the Receiving Party to
enforce its rights under this Agreement in connection with a
legal proceeding; or (iii) required by law or by the order of a
court or similar judicial or administrative body, provided that
the Receiving Party notifies the Disclosing Party of such
required disclosure promptly and in writing and cooperates with
the Disclosing Party, at the Disclosing Party's reasonable
request and expense, in any lawful action to contest or limit
the scope of such required disclosure.
8.10 RETURN OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. The Receiving Party will
return to the Disclosing Party or destroy all Confidential
Information of the Disclosing Party in the Receiving Party's
possession or control promptly upon the written request of the
Disclosing Party on the earlier of the expiration or termination
of this Agreement. At the Disclosing Party's request, the
Receiving Party will certify in writing that it has fully
complied with its obligations under this Section.
8.11 AUDIT RIGHTS. FNIS shall have the right to have an independent
certified public accounting firm conduct an audit at any time
during the Term hereof, or within three years thereafter, to
verify any of the Fees or charges hereunder. If such audit
determines that MGEN has overcharged FNIS, MGEN shall
immediately credit or pay (as directed by FNIS) FNIS the amount
of the overcharge. If the
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audit determines that MGEN has undercharged FNIS, FNIS shall
immediately pay MGEN the amount of the undercharge. If the audit
discloses an underpayment or overpayment of more than five
percent in any month covered by the audit, MGEN shall pay for
the cost of the audit. In all other cases, the cost of any audit
hereunder shall be borne by FNIS.
8.12 THIRD PARTY DISCOVERY. If any governmental agency or any third
party shall seek in any way to discover or otherwise gain access
to, ("Discovery") any System, Confidential Information or any
other data or records of one party that may be in the possession
of the other party, the other party shall immediately notify the
first party and shall, at the first party's written request and
at the first party's expense, and cooperate with the first party
in the first party's efforts to preclude, quash, limit or impose
protective orders or similar restrictions on such Discovery.
9. PAYMENTS TO MGEN
9.1 FEES. With respect to each Project, FNIS shall pay Fees to MGEN
commencing upon the Effective Date of the relevant Project Scope
Document. A Project Scope Document may, at FNIS's election,
contain provisions for the determination of the amount of Fees
in respect of Services performed for a specific Project and such
provisions shall be controlling; provided, however, the
methodology for such determination shall not be inconsistent
with this Section. In the absence of an applicable Project Scope
Document, the amount of Fees owing to MGEN shall be determined
as set forth below.
9.1.1 HOURLY RATES. Fees for Consulting Services, Out of Scope
Services and Design Services shall be computed based on
the hourly rates of each MGEN employee or contractor
performing the underlying Services. Such hourly fees
shall be in accordance with the Rate Schedule, attached
as Schedule 6. MGEN shall track and record hours
expended in performing such Services, and shall include
a breakdown of such hours on its invoices, as provided
in Section 9.3.
9.1.2 FIXED ANNUAL CHARGES. Fees relating to Maintenance and
Support Services shall be fixed and shall be based on
the number of users during the billing period in
question, irrespective of the actual Services rendered
during such period. Maintenance and Support fees under
this Section 9.1.2 for Year One shall be as specified on
Schedule 7.
9.1.3 DEVELOPMENT QUOTES. Fees relating to Systems Development
Projects (other than Design Services, which shall be
billed and paid as Consulting Services under 9.1.1)
shall be determined in accordance with the Bid Procedure
set forth in Section 2.6.4.
9.2 TIME AND MANNER OF PAYMENT. Unless otherwise provided, at FNIS's
option, in an applicable Project Scope Document, FNIS will pay
MGEN, by wire transfer to a bank account designated in writing
by MGEN any sum due MGEN hereunder or pursuant to a Project
Scope Document on or before the thirtieth calendar day after
receipt by FNIS of an invoice from MGEN for such sums, such
invoices to be submitted to FNIS in accordance with Section 9.3
and no sooner than the end
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of the calendar month to which the invoiced sums apply. Any sum
due MGEN that is not paid within the time specified above shall
accrue interest until paid at a rate of interest equal to the
lesser of nine tenths of one percent (0.9%) per month, or the
maximum rate of interest allowed by applicable law. For purposes
of this Section 9.2, "day of receipt" shall be the day the
invoice is delivered by hand or transmitted electronically to
FNIS's premises, the next business day after it is deposited
with an overnight delivery service, or three business days after
it is deposited in the U.S. mail.
9.3 DETAILED INVOICES. MGEN shall provide invoices that include
sufficient pricing detail to enable FNIS to validate the Fees
charged. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each invoice shall
conspicuously reference the applicable Project and contain a
detailed narrative of the Services actually rendered. Upon
FNIS's request, MGEN shall provide customized invoices to
satisfy individual billing requirements of FNIS, such
requirements to be reasonably determined by FNIS in its sole
discretion.
9.4 EXPENSES. Neither Party shall be responsible for any expenses
incurred by the other Party in connection with the provision of
the Services, unless specifically set forth in this Agreement,
any Project Scope Document or as agreed in advance by the Party
to be charged. If the Parties agree that FNIS shall be
responsible for any of MGEN's out-of-pocket expenses incurred in
connection with this Agreement or any Project Scope Document,
all reimbursements shall be made in accordance with FNIS's
reimbursement policy.
9.5 PRICING ADJUSTMENTS. MGEN shall have the right on an annual
basis (a) to adjust the hourly rates for the Project Staff and
other employees performing Services hereunder or pursuant to any
Project Scope Document, and (b) to adjust the annual charge for
Maintenance and Support (as provided in Schedule 6) provided
that any such increases during the Initial Term shall be limited
to the cumulative percentage increase in the U.S. Consumer Price
Index for all prior years since the last rate increase or since
the execution of this Agreement, whichever is later. In the
event that MGEN can demonstrate that industry-wide price
increases are greater than increases permissible under the
previous sentence, then the parties shall negotiate in good
faith to determine an appropriate price level. During any
Renewal Term MGEN may adjust rates to its then-current standard
rates.
9.6 MOST FAVORED CUSTOMER PRICING. The prices that MGEN shall charge
FNIS with respect to any Services rendered or to be rendered
hereunder, or under any Project Scope Document, shall be no
higher than those offered to any direct competitor of FNIS for
substantially similar Services. In the event MGEN is in breach
of the foregoing, such lower prices shall apply to FNIS
effective as of the date such lower rate were first offered to
such other customer, and appropriate adjustments shall
thereafter be reflected on all appropriate Project invoices.
9.7 TAXES. FNIS shall pay, or reimburse MGEN for payment of, any
taxes or amounts paid in lieu of taxes, including privilege or
excise taxes based on the gross revenue of MGEN, however
designated or levied, based upon this Agreement, the charges of
MGEN or the Systems, the Services or materials provided under
this Agreement. MGEN is only responsible for the payment of
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xxxxxxxxx xxxxx, xxxxx and local personal property taxes,
employment taxes for its employees and taxes based on the net
income of MGEN.
9.8 PRORATION. All periodic charges under this Agreement are to be
computed on a calendar month basis, and will be prorated for any
partial month.
9.9 RIGHTS OF SET-OFF. With respect to any amount to be reimbursed
or paid by one Party to the other pursuant to this Agreement,
the Party owing such reimbursement or payment may, at its
option, pay or reimburse that amount offsetting amounts already
owed to such Party under this Agreement.
10. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
10.1 BY FNIS. FNIS represents and warrants to MGEN as follows.
10.1.1 CORPORATE POWER. FNIS and each Member (a) is a
corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in
good standing under the State of Delaware (for FNIS) or
under the laws of the state of incorporation of such
other Member and (b) has full corporate power to own,
lease, and operate its properties and assets, to conduct
its business as such business is currently being
conducted, and to consummate the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
10.1.2 AUTHORITY. This Agreement has been duly authorized,
executed and delivered and constitutes a valid and
binding agreement, enforceable against FNIS in
accordance with this Agreement's terms, subject to the
effect of bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium and other
laws now or hereafter in effect relating to and
affecting the rights of creditors generally and to
equitable principles of general application.
10.1.3 NO BREACHES. Neither the execution or delivery of this
Agreement, nor the consummation of any of the
transactions contemplated herein, will result in the
breach of any term or provision of, or constitute a
default under, any charter provision or bylaw, or
material agreement (subject to any applicable required
consent), order, law, rule or regulation to which it is
a party or which is otherwise applicable to it.
10.2 BY MGEN. MGEN represents and warrants to FNIS as follows:
10.2.1 CORPORATE POWER. MGEN (a) is a corporation duly
incorporated, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the state of its incorporation and (b)
has full corporate power to own, lease, and operate its
properties and assets, to conduct its business as that
business is currently being conducted, and to consummate
the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
10.2.2 AUTHORITY. This Agreement has been duly authorized,
executed and delivered and constitutes a valid and
binding agreement, enforceable against MGEN in
accordance with this Agreement's terms, subject to the
effect of bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium and other
laws now or
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hereafter in effect relating to and affecting the rights
of creditors generally and to equitable principles of
general application.
10.2.3 NO BREACHES. Neither the execution or delivery of this
Agreement, nor the consummation of any of the
transactions contemplated herein, will result in the
breach of any term or provision of, or constitute a
default under, any charter provision or bylaw, or
material agreement (subject to any applicable required
consent), order, law, rule or regulation to which it is
a party or which is otherwise applicable to it.
10.2.4 COMMERCIAL PRACTICE WARRANTY. The Services shall be
rendered by qualified MGEN personnel, and shall be
consistent with the highest commercial practice.
10.2.5 WARRANTY OF COMPLIANCE. In addition to fulfilling the
warranties set forth in Section 10.2.4, all Services and
Developed Systems shall comply in all material respects
to (a) the Technology Proposal (as it may be amended
from time to time), (b) Specifications, (c)
Documentation, (d) applicable Service Levels, and (d)
the Parties' discussions, as embodied in written and
approved design and functional layout documents.
10.2.6 NON-INFRINGEMENT. The Software shall not infringe the
Intellectual Property Rights of any third party as may
now or in the future exist and MGEN has the right to
grant all of the licenses to FNIS hereunder, free from
all claims, liens, security interests or other
encumbrances. To the best of MGEN's knowledge, the
Software shall not infringe the Intellectual Property
Rights of any third party as may now or in the future
exist. MGEN shall not place on any of such Software any
liens, security interest or other encumbrances that
would in any manner affect FNIS's licenses under this
Agreement.
10.2.7 NO VIRUSES. The Software does not and shall not contain,
at the time of installation, any timer, clock, counter,
or other limiting design or routine, nor (to the best of
MGEN's knowledge) any virus, that causes or could cause
any FNIS Systems, Developed System or FNIS Data (or any
portion thereof) to become erased, inoperable, impaired,
or otherwise incapable of being used in the full manner
for which it was designed and licensed (including,
without limitation, any design or routine that would
impede copying thereof) after being used or copied a
certain number of times, or after the lapse of a certain
period of time, or after the occurrence or lapse of any
similar triggering factor or event, or for any other
reason. Furthermore, the Software does not and shall not
contain any virus, limiting design or routine that
causes or could cause any of them to become erased,
inoperable, impaired, or otherwise incapable of being
used in the full manner for which it was designed and
licensed pursuant to this Agreement because it has been
installed on or moved to a hardware unit or system that
has a serial number, model number, or other
identification different from the identification of the
one on which it was originally installed.
10.2.8 COMPLIANCE. In performing its obligations hereunder,
MGEN shall comply in all material respects with
requirements all applicable Federal,
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state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances,
including, without limitation, the Xxxxx-Xxxxx-Xxxxxx
Act.
10.3 DISCLAIMER. EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION 10, NEITHER
PARTY MAKES ANY OTHER WARRANTIES AND EXPLICITLY DISCLAIMS ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC
PURPOSE.
10.4 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY, OR ANY
OF ITS AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS,
AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS, AS
SUCH, BE LIABLE FOR ANY PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES UNDER OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT. IN ANY EVENT, THE TOTAL
LIABILITY OF EITHER PARTY, AND ITS AFFILIATES, PARTNERS,
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS AND
ASSIGNS, TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY LOSSES, IN CONNECTION WITH
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL COMPENSATION PAID BY
FNIS TO MGEN FOR THE SERVICES, DURING THE CONSECUTIVE THREE (3)
MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE OCCURRENCE OF THE
EVENT(S) GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT
SUCH LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO MGEN BREACHES OF SECTIONS 8,
9.6, 10.2.6 AND 10.2.8.
11. TERM AND TERMINATION
11.1 TERM. This Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and
unless sooner terminated pursuant to the terms hereof, shall
expire on three years from the Effective Date ("Expiration
Date") ("Initial Term"), except as provided in this Section
11.1. FNIS shall enjoy an irrevocable option to elect to extend
the Initial Term for an additional three-year period, and FNIS
shall exercise this option by giving MGEN written notice of such
election no later than thirty (30) days before the expiration of
the Initial Term (the "Optional Term"). After expiration of the
Optional Term, or expiration of the Initial Term (if FNIS elects
not to exercise its option to extend), this Agreement shall
automatically renew for up to three terms of one year each
(each, a "Renewal Term"), unless (a) in the case of notice by
FNIS, at least ninety days prior to the expiration of the Term
FNIS notifies MGEN in writing of its decision not to renew, or
(b) in the case of notice by MGEN, at least six (6) months prior
to the expiration of the Term MGEN notifies FNIS in writing of
its decision not to renew. It is agreed and understood that
"Term" shall refer to the Initial Term, the Optional Term,
Renewal Terms, or some combination, or all, of these items, as
the context permits.
11.2 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE. If either party materially or repeatedly
defaults in the performance of any of its duties or obligations
under this Agreement (except for a default in payments to MGEN,
which is governed by Section 11.3), which default is not
substantially cured with fifteen (15) days after written notice
is given to the defaulting party specifying the default, or,
with respect to those defaults which cannot reasonably be cured
within such fifteen (15) days, if the defaulting party fails to
proceed within such fifteen (15) days to commence curing said
default and to proceed with all due diligence substantially to
cure the default, then the party not in default may, by giving
written notice of
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termination to the defaulting party, terminate this Agreement as
of a date specified in the notice of termination and no
termination charge shall be due or payable in such event.
11.3 TERMINATION FOR NONPAYMENT. If FNIS defaults in the payment when
due of any amount due to MGEN and does not, within fifteen (15)
days after being given written notice, cure such default, or, if
FNIS in good faith disputes the amount due, but does not deposit
the disputed amount in escrow in a major U.S. commercial bank to
be designated by MGEN, with interest to be allocated to the
party entitled to the principal upon resolution of the dispute,
then MGEN may, by giving written notice to FNIS, terminate this
Agreement as of a date specified in the notice of termination.
11.4 TRANSITION ASSISTANCE ON TERMINATION. Upon termination of this
Agreement for any reason, including the breach hereof by FNIS,
MGEN shall, if so requested by FNIS, provide assistance to FNIS
as hereinafter set forth.
11.4.1 TRANSITION ASSISTANCE. MGEN shall provide FNIS with
reasonable training and other assistance to minimize
disruption in the transition of the Services to FNIS or
a third-party. Training may be provided from the time of
FNIS's request to the date of termination or expiration
and for up to six additional months (the "Transition
Period") following termination or expiration. All such
training services shall, for purposes of this Agreement,
be deemed Consulting Services, and shall be compensated
in accordance with Section 9.1.1. If the termination was
caused by FNIS's breach, at MGEN's request, FNIS shall
pay to MGEN prior to the commencement of such transition
services the reasonable estimated costs of such
services.
11.4.2 FNIS'S RIGHT TO HIRE MGEN EMPLOYEES. MGEN acknowledges
that the persons who may be most valuable to FNIS upon
any termination or expiration of this Agreement are
members of the MGEN Project Staff. MGEN agrees that upon
termination or expiration of this Agreement or any
applicable Project Scope Document, FNIS shall have the
right to solicit members of the MGEN Project Staff for
employment by FNIS. MGEN agrees that it shall not
interfere with any such solicitation efforts by FNIS and
shall cooperate by executing appropriate waivers with
respect to any contractual or other non-solicitation or
non-competition rights it might have with respect to its
Project Staff, or other documents reasonably requested
by FNIS.
11.5 RIGHT OF IMMEDIATE PAYMENT. If MGEN terminates this Agreement
for FNIS's default, and FNIS has not disputed such breach, FNIS
shall immediately pay MGEN for all Services rendered and
Equipment procured through the termination date. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary, the failure of FNIS to make any
payments hereunder shall not relieve MGEN from its required
performance after the termination of this Agreement.
11.6 SURVIVAL. The following provisions shall survive the termination
or expiration of this Agreement: Section 8.8, Section 8.11,
Section 10.2, Section 10.3, Section 10.4, Section 12, and
Section 13.
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12. INDEMNITIES
12.1 INDEMNITY BY FNIS. FNIS agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless MGEN, and its respective officers, directors,
shareholders, employees, agents, successors and assigns, in
accordance with the procedures described in Section 12.3, from
any and all Losses arising from or in connection with:
12.1.1 The inaccuracy as of the Effective Date of any of the
representations or warranties by FNIS set forth in this
Agreement; and
12.1.2 Any claims of infringement made against MGEN of any
United States letters patent, or a trade secret, or any
copyright, trademark, service xxxx, trade name or
similar proprietary rights conferred by contract or by
common law or by any law of the United States or any
state, alleged to have occurred because of Systems or
other resources or items provided to MGEN by FNIS.
12.2 INDEMNITY BY MGEN. MGEN agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless FNIS and its officers, directors, shareholders,
employees, agents, successors and assigns, in accordance with
the procedures described in Section 12.3, from any and all
Losses arising from or in connection with:
12.2.1 The breach of any representation, warranty or covenant
by MGEN set forth in this Agreement;
12.2.2 Any claims of infringement made against FNIS of any
United States letters patent, or a trade secret, or any
copyright, trademark, service xxxx, trade name or
similar proprietary rights conferred by contract or by
common law or by any law of the United States or any
state, arising from FNIS's use of MGEN Software or other
resources or items provided to FNIS by MGEN; and
12.3 INDEMNIFICATION PROCEDURES.
12.3.1 NOTICE. Promptly after receipt by any person entitled to
indemnification under Sections 12.1 or 12.2 (an
"Indemnified Party") of notice of the commencement (or
threatened commencement) of any civil, criminal,
administrative or investigative action or proceeding
involving a claim in respect of which the Indemnified
Party will seek indemnification, the Indemnified Party
shall notify the party which is obligated to provide
such indemnification (an "Indemnifying Party") of such
claim in writing.
12.3.2 EFFECT OF FAILURE TO PROVIDE TIMELY NOTICE. No failure
to notify the Indemnifying Party shall relieve it of its
obligations under this Agreement except to the extent
that it can demonstrate damages attributable to the
Indemnified Party's failure to notify.
12.3.3 CONTROL BY INDEMNIFYING PARTY. The Indemnifying Party
shall be entitled to have sole control over the defense
and/or settlement of such claim provided that, within
15 days after receipt of such "written notice, the
Indemnifying Party notifies the Indemnified Party of its
election to so
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assume full control, and provided further that the
Indemnifying Party can demonstrate to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Indemnified Party that the
Indemnifying Party has the financial capability to
indemnify the Indemnified Party (such satisfactory
demonstration is sometimes hereinafter referred to as
"Demonstrated Fiscal Ability"). In that event: (1) the
Indemnified Party shall be entitled to participate in
the defense of such claim and to employ counsel at the
Indemnifying Party's reasonable expense to assist in the
handling of such claim; (2) the Indemnifying Party shall
obtain the prior written approval of the Indemnified
Party before entering into any settlement of such claim
or ceasing to defend against such claim if such
settlement or cessation would cause injunctive or other
relief to be imposed against the Indemnified Party; and
(3) the Indemnified Party shall be free to enter direct
discussions with some or all claimants for purposes of
settlement, and shall be free to enter into such
settlement(s) on terms agreeable to the Indemnified
Party (upon provision of reasonable notice to and
consultation with the Indemnifying Party); provided,
however, that FNIS as the Indemnifying Party shall not
be required to reimburse MGEN's expenses if FNIS has
assumed control over the defense, and provided further
that if MGEN is the Indemnified Party it shall not
engage in or consummate any settlement discussions
without the written approval and authority of FNIS.
12.3.4 PARTICIPATION BY INDEMNIFIED PARTY. If the Indemnifying
Party does not assume sole control over the defense of
such claim as provided in this Section 12.3, the
Indemnifying Party may participate in such defense and
the Indemnified Party shall have the right to defend the
claim in such manner as it may deem appropriate, at the
cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party. The
Indemnifying Party shall promptly reimburse the
Indemnified Party for such costs and expenses, in
accordance with the applicable Section of this Section
12. An Indemnifying Party shall not be required to
indemnify any Indemnified Party for any amount paid or
payable by such Indemnified Party in the settlement of
any such claim which was agreed to without the written
consent of the Indemnifying Party.
12.3.5 FINANCIAL CAPACITY. The Indemnified Party may request,
from time to time, that the Indemnifying Party
demonstrate that it continues to have the financial
capability to indemnify the Indemnified Party, and if
the Indemnifying Party is unable to demonstrate such to
the Indemnifying Party's reasonable satisfaction, the
Indemnified Party may assume full control of the defense
of such claim, but the Indemnifying Party shall continue
to be responsible for indemnifying the Indemnified
Party.
12.4 SUBROGATION. In the event that an Indemnifying Party shall be
obligated to indemnify an Indemnified Party pursuant to Section
12.1 or Section 12.2, the Indemnifying Party shall, upon payment
of such indemnity in full, be subrogated to all rights of the
Indemnified Party with respect to the claims to which such
indemnification relates.
12.5 NON-EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. The rights (where applicable) of either
Party (a) to indemnification under this Section 12, (b) to
terminate this Agreement under
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Section 11, (c) to Performance Credits under Section 4; or (d)
to other remedies set forth in this Agreement, are not
exclusive, and are in addition to and not in place of any other
rights and remedies that one Party may have against the other
Party for any act, failure to act, or breach of this Agreement.
13. INSURANCE
13.1 INSURANCE MAINTAINED BY MGEN. During the term of this Agreement,
MGEN shall maintain at its own expense, and require MGEN agents,
representatives and subcontractors, to maintain at their own
expense or MGEN' expense, commercial general liability insurance
(including contractual liability insurance), business
interruption insurance, and insurance appropriate to cover risks
presented by the Websites, the Software, the Systems, and FNIS
Data (collectively "Insurance Coverage"). Such Insurance
Coverage during the Term shall be in an amount not less than
$50,000,000. MGEN shall maintain insurance for such period after
the Term, and in such amount as FNIS may reasonably determine,
in light of continuing insurable risks (if any) presented by
MGEN's services hereunder.
13.2 INSURANCE DOCUMENTATION. MGEN shall, upon FNIS's request,
furnish FNIS with certificates of insurance and other
appropriate documentation (including evidence of renewal of
insurance) evidencing all coverage referenced herein. Such
certificates and other documentation shall include a provision
whereby 30 days' notice must be received by FNIS prior to
coverage cancellation or material alteration of the coverage by
MGEN or the applicable insurer. Such cancellation or material
alteration shall not relieve MGEN of its continuing obligation
to maintain insurance coverage in accordance with this Section
13.
14. GENERAL PROVISIONS
14.1 BINDING NATURE AND ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement shall bind the
parties and their successors and permitted assigns. Neither
party may assign this Agreement without the prior written
consent of the other, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed. Any other assignment attempted without the
written consent of the other party shall be void.
14.2 NOTICES. When one party is required or permitted to give notice
to the other, such notice shall be deemed given when delivered
by hand or when mailed by United States mail, registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and
addressed as follows:
MGEN: Micro General Corporation
0000 Xxx Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxxx Xxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxxx X. Xxxx
FNIS: Fidelity National Information Solutions, Inc.
0000 Xxxxx Xxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attn: Xxxx Xxxxxxx
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Either party may 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.
14.3 COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one
single agreement between the parties.
14.4 RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. MGEN in furnishing services to FNIS
under this Agreement is acting only as an independent
contractor. Except where this Agreement expressly provides
otherwise, MGEN does not undertake by this Agreement or
otherwise to perform any obligation of FNIS, whether regulatory
or contractual, or to assume any responsibility for FNIS's
business or operations. MGEN has the sole right and obligation
to supervise, manage, contract, direct, procure, perform or
cause to be performed, all work to be performed and resources
used by MGEN under this Agreement, except where it is
specifically stated that FNIS must give approval or consent.
14.5 APPROVALS AND SIMILAR ACTIONS. Where agreement, approval,
acceptance, consent or similar action by either party is
required by any provision of this Agreement, such action shall
not be unreasonably delayed or withheld, unless specifically
permitted by this Agreement.
14.6 FORCE MAJEURE. Each party shall be excused from performance
under this Agreement and shall have no liability to the other
party for any period it is prevented from performing any of its
obligations (other than payment obligations), in whole or in
part, as a result of delays caused by the other party or by an
act of God, war, civil disturbance, court order, labor dispute,
third party performance or nonperformance, or other cause beyond
its reasonable control, including failures or fluctuations, in
electrical power, heat, light, or telecommunications, and such
nonperformance shall not be a default under, or grounds for
termination of, this Agreement.
14.7 SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be
unenforceable, then both parties shall be relieved of all
obligations arising under such provision, but only to the extent
that such provision is unenforceable, and this Agreement shall
be deemed amended by modifying such provision to the extent
necessary to make it enforceable while preserving its intent or,
if that is not possible, by substituting another provision that
is enforceable and achieves the same objective and economic
result. If such unenforceable provision does not relate to the
payments to be made to MGEN, and if the remainder of this
Agreement is capable of substantial performance, then the
remainder of this Agreement shall be enforced to the extent
permitted by law. IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT
EACH PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT WHICH PROVIDES FOR A LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, INDEMNIFICATION OR
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES IS INTENDED TO BE
SEVERABLE AND INDEPENDENT OF ANY OTHER PROVISION AND TO BE
ENFORCED AS SUCH. FURTHER, IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED
THAT IN THE EVENT ANY REMEDY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS DETERMINED
TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, ALL LIMITATIONS OF
LIABILITY AND EXCLUSIONS OF DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES SHALL
REMAIN IN EFFECT.
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14.8 WAIVER. No delay or omission by either party to exercise any
right or power it has under this Agreement shall impair or be
construed as a waiver of such right or power. A waiver by either
party of any covenant or breach shall not be construed to be a
waiver of any succeeding breach or of any other covenant. All
waivers must be in writing and signed by the party waiving its
rights.
14.9 ATTORNEYS' FEES. If any legal action or other proceeding is
brought for the enforcement of this Agreement, or because of an
alleged dispute, breach, default or misrepresentation in
connection with any of the provisions of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable
attorneys fees and other costs incurred in that action or
proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which it may be
entitled.
14.10 MEDIA RELEASES. All media releases, public announcements and
public disclosures by FNIS or MGEN or their employees or agents
relating to this Agreement or its subject matter, including
promotional or marketing materials shall be coordinated with and
approved by the other party prior to release. This restriction
does not apply (1) to any announcement intended solely for
internal distribution within FNIS or within MGEN or (2) any
disclosure required by legal, accounting or regulatory
requirements beyond the reasonable control of the disclosing
party.
14.11 NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. The parties agree that this
Agreement is for the benefit of the parties hereto and is not
intended to confer any legal rights or benefits on any third
party and that there are no third party beneficiaries to this
Agreement or any part or specific provision of this Agreement,
except for any Member.
14.12 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including all of its
Schedules, each of which is incorporated into this Agreement, is
the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its
subject matter, and there are no other representations,
understandings or agreements between the parties relative to
such subject matter. No amendment to, or change, waiver or
discharge of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid
unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of
the party against which such amendment, change, waiver or
discharge is sought to be enforced.
14.13 GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE. This Agreement shall be governed by
the laws, other than choice of law rules, of the State of
California.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, MGEN and FNIS have each caused this Agreement to be
signed and delivered by its duly authorized representative.
FNIS: FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION
SOLUTIONS, INC.
By: /s/ XXXX XXXXXXX
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Name: Xxxx Xxxxxxx
Title: Chief Financial Officer
MGEN: MICRO GENERAL CORP.
By: /s/ XXXXX XXXXXX
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Name: Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Title: Chief Operating Officer
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