SUPPLY AND PRIVATE LABEL AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT 10.3
Quantity information in Section 2.4 and quantity and pricing information on Exhibit B to this Agreement has been excluded because it is not material and would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
SUPPLY AND PRIVATE LABEL AGREEMENT
This supply and private label agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into as of 12th day of November, 2018 by and between LD Technology, LLC, a Florida limited liability company having its principal place of business at 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx, 00000 (“LD Technology”), and Nature’s Best Brand, Inc., a Florida corporation having its principal place of business at 000 X. Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000, Xxxxxxx XX 00000 (“Nature’s Best”). LD Technology and Nature’s Best are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “Parties” and each, individually, as a “Party.”
WHEREFORE, the Parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. Definitions
In addition to the terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement, the following terms, whenever capitalized in this Agreement, shall have the following meanings:
1.1 “Affiliate” shall mean, with respect to a Party, any person that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, a Party. For purposes of this Agreement, control of a person shall mean either (a) direct or indirect ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting interest in the person, (b) a greater than fifty percent (50%) or greater interest in the equity of the person or (c) the ability to control the person by contract, board representation or otherwise.
1.2 “Confidential Information” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 10.1 of this Agreement.
1.3 “Enhanced Product” shall mean any modification to the Product which enhance its capabilities or which include improvements in the technology incorporated in the Product.
1.4 “FDA” shall mean the United States Food and Drug Administration or any successor agency thereof.
1.5 “Good Manufacturing Practices” shall mean the applicable United States laws, regulations, practices, medical device industry standards and requirements in force from time to time during the Term that apply to the manufacturing of the Product, including without limitation the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 21 C.F.R. Part 820 -- “Quality System Regulation”; and FDA guidance documents.
1.6 “Infringement Claim” shall mean a claim that the Product infringes upon the Proprietary Rights of any third party; it being understood that any claim relating to Nature’s Best’s trademarks shall not constitute an Infringement Claim.
1.7 “Know-how” shall include, but not be limited to, any proprietary know-how, use and applications know-how, technical information, product formulae and formulations, inventions, manufacturing processes, data, techniques, technology, toxicological and ecological data and information, trade secrets and similar information and materials recording or evidencing LD Technology’s proprietary expertise relating to the Product and the Specifications, regardless of whether such information is patentable; any information or other information contained in any patent application, regardless of whether a patent is ever issued with respect to such application, results of studies and surveys, in any stage of development, including, without limitation, modifications, enhancements, designs, concepts, techniques, methods, ideas, flow charts and all other proprietary and technical information, material and developments relating to the Product or otherwise owned by LD Technology.
1.8 “Know-how Documentation” shall mean all software, including source codes and object codes, all designs, manuals and materials, all trade secrets, all applications for copyrights or patents and all patent, trademark, trade dress, copyright or other intellectual property rights relating to LD Technology’s Proprietary Rights, whether such information is in oral, written, tangible, graphic or electronic form, and whether such information is copyrighted or categorized as a trade secret or know-how.
1.9 The term “person” shall be broadly construed to include any individual, corporation (including any non-profit corporation), general or limited partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, estate, trust, association, organization, labor union or other entity or governmental body.
1.10 “Private Label Indicia” shall mean the use on and in the Product of Nature’s Best name and trademarks as provide in Section 2.1.
1.11 “Product” shall mean LD Technology’s TM-Flow System, which are to be manufactured in accordance with the Specifications, and any Enhanced Product. References in this Agreement to the Product shall include any Enhanced Product.
1.12 “Proprietary Rights” shall mean patent, trademark, trade secret, trade dress, databases, copyright, or other proprietary or intellectual property rights.
1.13 “Regulatory Standards” shall mean Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO 9001 requirements and other applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidance documents, and standards of the FDA, as well as any other applicable regulatory standards with respect to the Products, as such requirements may change from time to time.
1.14 “Specifications” shall mean the written specifications for the Product that are existing as of date of this Agreement and are set forth on Exhibit A to this Agreement or they may be revised with respect to any Enhanced Product.
1.15 “Term” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.
1.16 “Third Party” shall mean an entity or person other than LD Technology, Nature’s Best or their respective Affiliates.
1.17 “LD Technology’s Intellectual Property” shall mean all of LD Technology’s Intellectual Property, whether tangible or intangible, including the Know-how, Know-how Documentation, Specifications and LD Technology’s Proprietary Rights.
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1.18 “Warranty Claim” shall mean any claim under LD Technology’s warranty, including any claim that any Product is defective.
2.1 Private Label. On and subject to the terms of this Agreement, LD Technology will manufacture and sell Products to Nature’s Best which will bear the product name “PC8B” in place of LD Technology’s product name, presently “TM-Flow.” The change of name shall be reflected on the physical Product as well as on the software and screen displays associated with the Product. Except as otherwise required by law, the Product shall have Nature’s Best name, address and website instead of that of LD Technology.
2.2 Pin Code. LD Technology shall develop and include as part of the Product a pin code for use in the rental by Nature’s Best of the Product and software for the first activation of the pin code.
2.3 Purchase and Sale. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, LD Technology shall manufacture the Product in accordance with the Specifications and Good Manufacturing Practices; and Nature’s Best shall purchase the Products from LD Technology in accordance with this Section 2 for and on behalf of itself, its Affiliates and its sublicensees. Nature’s Best acknowledges that its right to sell the Product is a non-exclusive right and LD Technology retains the right to sell the Product and to establish a distribution network for the Product; provided, however, that any Product sold to any person other than Nature’s Best shall not bear any of Nature’s Best’s Private Label Indicia.
2.4 Minimum Purchase Requirements. In order to maintain LD Technology’s obligation to provide private labeling of the Product, Nature’s Best’s must make the following purchases of Product:
(a) As used in this Agreement a contract year shall mean the twelve months ended on November 30, and the contract quarters shall mean the three months ended February 28/29, May 31, August 31 and November 30, except that the first contract year shall commence on the date of this Agreement and end on November 30, 2019 and the first contract quarter shall commence on the date of this Agreement and end on February 28, 2019.
(b) During the first contract year, Nature’s Best must purchase and pay for [ ] Products in the first contract quarter and [ ] Products in each of the second, third and fourth contract quarters.
(c) During the second contract year, Nature’s Best shall purchase [ ] Products in each contract quarter.
(d) During the third contract year, Nature’s Best shall purchase [ ] Products in each contract quarter.
(e) During the fourth contract year, Nature’s Best shal purchase [ ] Products in each contract quarter.
(f) In the event that Nature’s Best fails to meet the purchase and payment requirements for any contract quarter, Nature’s Best shall have 15 business days from the end of such contract quarter to purchase and pay for the shortfall for such quarter, and, in the event that Nature’s Best shall have failed to pay for such shortfall, this Agreement shall automatically terminate; provided, that Nature’s Best may sell any Products which it has in inventory and which have been ordered and paid for and LD Technology shall deliver any Products ordered and paid for in accordance with the terms of the purchase order. The first Product units purchased in any quarter shall be deemed to be on account of the shortfall for the preceding quarter. Notwithstanding this Section 2.4(f), in the event that Nature’s Best’s failure to meet any minimum purchase requirement results from delays by LD Technology in delivering in a timely manner Products ordered and paid for by Nature’s Best, Nature’s Best shall be given additional time to satisfy its purchase obligations resulting from the delay in delivery.
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(g) Prior to the expiration of the fourth contract year, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith for purchase requirements for the following year, which shall reflect an increase in the quarterly purchase requirements of not less than 5% nor more than 10%.
2.5 Purchase Price. The purchase price for the Products is set forth on Exhibit B to this Agreement. In the event that LD Technology develops an Enhanced Product, it shall advise Nature’s Best of the Specification for the Enhanced Product and standard price for the Enhanced Product and the price for the Enhanced Product to be paid by Nature’s Best. In no event shall the price charged by LD Technology to Nature’s Best for any Product be greater than the lowest price charged by LD Technology to other customers or distributors for Products without the Private Label Indicia.
2.6 Payment of the Purchase Price. Each purchase order shall specify the number of Products purchased, the delivery date and the delivery location. Upon acceptance of the purchase order, Nature’s Best shall pay 100% of the purchase price of the Products ordered. Nature’s Best understands that LD Technology will not ship any Products until payment has been received, and LD Technology agrees to ship Product as promptly as possible upon receipt of payment and, unless there is a delay in payment, LD Technology shall deliver the product to the address set forth on Nature’s Best’s purchase order in accordance with the delivery schedule set forth in the purchase order.
2.7 Rights. LD Technology grants Nature’s Best the non-exclusive right to market and sell the Product in the United States, by itself or through subdistributors, and, to the extent necessary to market and sell the Product, LD Technology grants Nature’s Best the non-exclusive right to use and deal in commerce with the LD Technology Intellectual Property. References to the United States include its commonwealths and territories.
2.8 Conflicting Terms. Notwithstanding Nature’s Best’s use of its standard form of purchase order for ordering or scheduling delivery of Products hereunder or LD Technology’s use of its standard form of acceptance, nothing in either such form shall be deemed or construed as amending or modifying the terms of this Agreement and, in the event of any conflict between this Agreement and any purchase or delivery order or acceptance issued pursuant to this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
2.9 Delivery. Shipping terms are FOB Nature’s Best location in the United States specified in the purchase order. Risk of loss shall pass to Nature’s Best when the Products are picked up by the carrier for shipment to the facility designated by Nature’s Best. All freight, customs, duties, costs, taxes, insurance premiums, and other expenses relating to such transportation and delivery of Products, shall be at Nature’s Best’s expense. LD Technology shall ship Products under appropriate storage conditions and in accordance with any commercially-reasonable delivery and shipment terms requested by Nature’s Best.
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4. Quality Assurance; Inspection; Legal Standards
(a) Within thirty (30) after delivery of a shipment of the Products, Nature’s Best shall notify LD Technology in writing of any claim of any shortage in quantity of any shipment of the Products. Nature’s Best must notify LD Technology in writing of any obvious defects in Products within ninety (90) days after delivery of a shipment of the Products and of latent defects in Products within one hundred eighty (180) days after delivery of a shipment of the Products. In the event of any rejection or shortage and as Nature’s Best’s sole remedy for non-conforming Products, LD Technology shall issue a credit to Nature’s Best for the amount billed by LD Technology for the rejected Products, or replace the Products or make up the shortage within twenty (20) days after receiving such notice and accepting such claim, as described below, at no additional cost to Nature’s Best, and shall make arrangements with Nature’s Best for the return or destruction (as designated by LD Technology) of any rejected Products, with such return shipping charges or costs of destruction to be paid by LD Technology. Upon receipt of such notice and samples or documentation, LD Technology shall have ten (10) days within which to investigate the claim of shortage or nonconformity and either accept or reject the claim. In the event of acceptance of a claim and as Nature’s Best’s sole remedy for non-conforming Products, LD Technology shall issue a credit to Nature’s Best within ten (10) days or will replace the Products or make up the shortage within twenty (20) days of receipt of the claim for nonconformity or shortage.
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(b) In the event of a conflict regarding any non-conforming Products that Nature’s Best and LD Technology are unable to resolve, a sample of such Products, together with mutually agreed upon questions, shall be submitted by Nature’s Best to an independent laboratory reasonably acceptable to both Parties for testing against the Specifications. The test results obtained by such laboratory shall be final and binding upon the Parties and the fees and expenses of such laboratory testing shall be borne entirely by the Party against whom such laboratory’s findings are made. In the event that the test results indicate that the Products in question do not conform to the Specifications and as Nature’s Best’s sole remedy for non-conforming Products, LD Technology shall replace such Products with conforming Products, at no additional cost, to Nature’s Best within twenty (20) days after receipt of such results.
(c) In the event of any Product recall, Nature’s Best’s purchase obligations shall be suspended until the second contract quarter following the quarter in which LD Technology has resolved, to Nature’s Best reasonable satisfaction, the issues which resulted in the recall. Nothing in this Section 4.1(c) shall be construed to require a purchaser of a Product to accept a replacement product. All costs and expenses associated with the recall shall be paid by LD Technology.
4.3 Regulatory; Other Certifications.
(a) LD Technology will comply with all then current United States federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to the conduct of its business, including, but not limited to, the Regulatory Standards, in manufacturing the Products and performing its other obligations hereunder. During the Term, LD Technology will maintain a manufacturing facility, personnel and quality control and quality assurance programs that comply with the Regulatory Standards.
(b) Each Party shall keep the other informed of any formal or informal inquiry by any regulatory agency of the federal government or any state authority relating to Products.
(c) Each Party shall promptly notify the other in the event such Party becomes aware of any adverse effects resulting from the use of the Product. LD Technology will promptly notify Nature’s Best in the event of any Product recall or in the event that the FDA or any other United States government regulatory agency advises LD Technologies of the possibility of a Product recall.
5. Representations and Warranties
5.1 By LD Technology. LD Technology represents and warrants that: (a) it has the right to enter into and perform all of its obligations under this Agreement; (b) the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement does not conflict with, violate or breach, any agreement to which LD Technology is a party; (c) LD Technology owns and hold all rights to all of the LD Technology’s Intellectual Property; (d) the Product does not infringe upon the Proprietary Rights of any third party; and (e) its facilities will be maintained as required herein and that the Products (i) will be manufactured in strict accordance with the Specifications and Regulatory Standards, and (ii) have been developed, labeled, packaged, manufactured, tested, stored, supplied and sold in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Regulatory Standards; and (d) the LD Technology has received marketing approval from the FDA for the marketing of the Product for the uses specified in the Product literature provided by LD Technology.
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5.2 By Nature’s Best. Nature’s Best hereby represents and warrants to LD Technology that (a) it has the right to enter into and perform all of its obligations under this Agreement, and (b) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement does not conflict with, violate or breach any agreement to which Nature’s Best is a party.
6. Infringement and Other Claims
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING CONTAINED HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY BUT SUBJECT TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF LT TECHNOLOGY SET FORTH IN SECTION 6, IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY HERETO BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE OTHER PARTY ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY. THIS LIMITATION WILL APPLY EVEN IF THE PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
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EACH PARTY HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE OTHER PARTY HAS MADE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT. EACH PARTY HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE, OTHER THAN THAT THE PRODUCT CONFORMS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS.
(a) Is or becomes generally known to and available for use by the public other than as a result of disclosure by Nature’s Best, or
(b) Was independently developed by the Nature’s Best without reference to any Confidential Information, or
(c) Was disclosed to Nature’s Best by a Person who, to Nature’s Best’s knowledge, either (i) was not under an obligation of confidentiality to LD Technology or (ii) did not, directly or indirectly, acquire or obtain such information or material from a person who was under an obligation of confidentiality to LD Technology.
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10. Governing Law; Dispute Resolution
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10.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida applicable to agreements executed and to be performed wholly within such state and without regard to principles of conflicts of law.
(a) Except as provided in Sections 8.4of this Agreement, any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in relation to this Agreement or the breach hereof shall be finally settled by binding arbitration in Miami, Florida in accordance with the rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Association by three (3) arbitrators, one appointed by LD Technology, one appointed by Nature’s Best and the third arbitrator to be selected by mutual agreement of the initial two arbitrators. In the event that either Party appoints an arbitrator and the other Party fails to appoint an arbitrator within sixty (60) days following the appointment of the first arbitrator, the second arbitrator shall be appointed by or in accordance with a procedure established by the presiding officer of the American Arbitration Association in Miami, Florida. In the event that the two arbitrators fail to select a third arbitrator within sixty (60) days after the appointment of the second arbitrator, the third arbitrator shall be appointed in the manner set forth in the preceding sentence. The award rendered shall be final and binding upon both Parties; provided, however, that the arbitrators shall have no power or authority to amend any provisions of this Agreement. The judgment rendered by the arbitrators shall include costs of arbitration, reasonable attorneys’ fees and reasonable costs for any expert and other witnesses
(b) The provisions of Section 10.2(a) shall not apply to, and neither Party shall be prevented from, seeking injunctive or other equitable relief and/or damages from any court having jurisdiction pursuant to Section 8.4.
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11.8 Expenses. Each party shall pay its own expenses in connection with this Agreement.
11.10 Mutual Drafting. The Parties acknowledge and agree that: (a) this Agreement is the result of negotiations between the Parties and will not be deemed or construed as having been drafted by any one Party, (b) each Party and its counsel have reviewed and negotiated the terms and provisions of this Agreement and have contributed to their revision, (c) the rule of construction to the effect that any ambiguities are resolved against the drafting party will not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement and (d) neither the drafting history nor the negotiating history of this Agreement or the Transaction Documents may be used or referred to in connection with the construction or interpretation thereof.
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NATURE’S BEST BRANDS, INC. | |||
By: | /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxx | ||
Name: | Xxxxx Xxxxx | ||
Title: | CEO | ||
LD TECHNOLOGY, LLC | |||
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By: | /s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxx | ||
Name: | Xxxxxx XXXXXX | ||
Title: | CEO LD TECHNOLOGY |
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Exhibit A
Specifications
"TM-FLOW System” includes the combination of proprietary hardware (Sweat C system, TBL-ABI system, LDOXI oximeter), and software which allows for the recording and analysis of sudomotor function, ankle brachial measurements and Cardiac Autonomic Reflex tests hereafter referred to as the “Product”.
“PRODUCT” SPECIFICATIONS
1. Software: PC8B
2. Hardware: Galvanic Skin Response
a. Electronic Hardware box Ref. LDT-17 (Q=1)
b. Disposable Electrodes (Q=100)
c. Reusable Cables: Ref. LDT-19 (Q=2)
d. USB cable
3. Hardware: Oximeter Ref. LD Oxy
a. Oximeter connection cable: Ref. OxiC OR LD OXY Bluetooth
4. Hardware: Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Standard Bluetooth Blood Pressure Cuffs (Q=3) and Large Bluetooth Blood Pressure Cuff (Q=1). Ref. TBL ABI
5. Manometer and Mouthpieces
Exhibit B
Pricing
Pricing is based on the quantity of units purchased per quarter.
Period |
| Purchase Commitment/Quarter |
| Price per Unit |
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Year 1, First quarter |
| [ ] |
| $ | [ ] |
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Year 1, Second, third and Fourth quarters |
| [ ] |
| $ | [ ] |
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Year 2, all quarters |
| [ ] |
| $ | [ ] |
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Year 3, all quarters |
| [ ] |
| $ | [ ] |
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Year 4, all quarters |
| [ ] |
| $ | [ ] |
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Exhibit C
Product Warranty
LD Technology Products (medical devices and/or accessories) are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship appearing within ONE YEAR from the date of delivery.
The OBL distributor has the option to purchase each year and for 4 years an extended warranty for $500 per year. The extended warranty will cover the hardware and accessories as well as the update of the software.
At our discretion, we will either repair or replace, free of charge, any LD Product covered by the above warranties.
Repair or replacement is our only responsibility, and your only remedy under the above warranties.
THE FOREGOING IS THE SOLE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY OUR COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCTS, AND OUR COMPANY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND OTHER TERMS THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW, IF ANY, ARE LIMITIED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTY.
OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT COSTS, EXPENSES OR DAMAGES.
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