EZ Pay® Distributorship Agreement
EZ
Pay® Distributorship Agreement
This
Agreement is made and entered into in Hoofddorp, as of this 3 day of October,
2007, between Octavian International Ltd EUR, a company registered in England,
located at Bury House, 0-0 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx XX0 0XX, Xxxxxxx
(hereinafter the term “Distributor” as used in this Agreement) and IGT-Europe
B.V., a Dutch corporation, located at Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 00, 0000 XX Xxxxxxxxx,
Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx (hereinafter the term “IGT” as used in this
Agreement).
1. IT
IS
AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
X. Xxxxx
of Territory and Marketing Privileges
Subject
to the terms and conditions set forth in
this
Agreement, IGT grants to Distributor a non-exclusive and non-transferable
license without sub-licensure rights, to purchase for resale, sell, promote
the
sale of, and distribute IGT Systems Products and such system related Parts
(both
are defined below in paragraph 1.B), lawfully approved for sale to customers
which are authorized operators of gaming equipment under applicable law
(“Customers”) of Distributor at licensed gaming establishments (“Locations”) in
the Territory which is defined as follows:
Territory
shall mean =
as per
the Territory attachment
In
no
event is Distributor authorized to distribute IGT Systems Products or Parts,
outside of, or which are to be operated outside of, the Territory. Jurisdictions
included in the Territory may only be amended by written consent of both
parties.
B. IGT
Systems Products and Parts
Under
the
terms of this Agreement, the Distributor shall be entitled to distribute, for
use by Locations in the Territory, IGT systems and any system related
components, including but not limited to, software, hardware and peripherals,
which are characterized by IGT, in its sole discretion, as being part of the
IGT
EZ Pay®
(“EZ Pay®”)
and IGT EZ Pay®
IVS (“IVS”) ticket-in ticket-out systems, (collectively “IGT Systems Products”).
All
agreements entered into by Distributor and Customers for the initial sale of
EZ
Pay® or IVS system, shall be in the form required by IGT (“EZ Pay® Pricing
Proposal”). For each EZ Pay® Pricing Proposal entered into by Distributor and
Customer for the sale of EZ Pay® or IVS, Distributor shall require Customer to
also agree to the IGT EZ Pay® Software License and Maintenance Agreement (“EZ
Pay® Maintenance Agreement”), which is calculated based on the sale of EZ Pay®
and IVS Application Software (“EZ Pay® Software”).
Any
IGT Systems Products, which are sold or provided to Distributor after the
initial Go Live (as defined in 1.G), including but not limited to, hardware
and
peripherals, shall be considered Parts, as used throughout this
Agreement.
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C. Specific
Reservation
The
non-exclusive license granted to Distributor shall not preclude IGT in any
way
from carrying out any and all business transactions in the Territory directly,
indirectly or through other distributors with any gaming operator IGT chooses,
including but not limited to, the sale and distribution of IGT Systems Products
and Parts. In such instances, Distributor shall not be entitled to, nor receive,
any commission, discount or referral fee for any such sale of IGT Systems
Products or Parts.
The
services and support, if any, to be provided by Distributor in each such
instance shall be the subject of separate negotiation.
D. Acceptance
Distributor
hereby accepts the non-exclusive and non-transferable license to sell,
distribute and promote IGT Systems Products and Parts in the Territory as
limited and provided for under this Agreement and further agrees to use its
reasonable efforts in selling and distributing IGT Systems Products and Parts
in
the Territory. Further, so long as this Agreement is in effect, Distributor
agrees that neither it nor any affiliate of Distributor, or any shareholder
of
Distributor, shall anywhere in the world, directly or indirectly, sell, solicit
orders to sell, lease, promote the sale of or otherwise deal in EZ
Pay®
and IVS,
related
equipment, parts, subassemblies or systems
manufactured or sold by any other manufacturer or supplier of gaming equipment,
including but not limited to the following: Aristocrat, Alliance Gaming/MCC,
Atronic/MIS/Grips, WMS Gaming, Inc., Spielo Manufacturing, Inc., Gtech
Corporation, Sigma Game, Inc., SiP, ENSICO, Advansys, United Gaming Limited
or
Konami Gaming Inc or any affiliate or subsidiary related to such
companies.
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As
used in this Agreement, “affiliate” shall mean any company or entity of
which a party directly or through a subsidiary or parent, holding
company
or otherwise, owns or controls ten percent (10%) or more of the
outstanding equity, or other ownership interest,
or which a party has the power, directly or indirectly, to direct
or cause
the direction of the management or policies of such company or
entity.
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Distributor
represents and warrants: that it is a corporation in good standing
and
duly authorized to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations
under this Agreement pursuant to its corporate charter and bylaws
and
pursuant to the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation and of
the
Territory; that its entry into and performance of its obligations
under
this Agreement will not violate, conflict with or result in any breach
of
or default under any other Agreement or obligation of Distributor
or any
affiliate of Distributor.
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E. Term
Except
as
provided in paragraph 9, this Agreement shall have an initial term of three
(3) years
commencing on the execution date of this Agreement. The term of this Agreement
shall be extended for up to a maximum of three (3) additional three (3) year
terms (the “Renewal Terms”) upon written agreement between IGT and Distributor
thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the then remaining term of this
Agreement.
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F. Standard
System Specifications
IGT
agrees that all IGT Systems Products provided under this Agreement shall conform
to the specifications of gaming systems licensed by the appropriate licensing
agency, when possible, for the destination within the Territory. Any change
of
or addition to any specifications of the IGT Systems Products or Parts by
Distributor shall only be made at the prior approval of IGT and pursuant to
changes authorized by said appropriate governmental agency. Any change required
by governmental authority having responsibility for the licensure or approval
of
gaming systems shall be reviewed by IGT on a case-by-case basis, and IGT, in
its
sole discretion, may or may not choose to implement any such change. Any changes
implemented by IGT which were required by the governmental authorities for
the
entire Territory, shall be deemed a standard specification to be implemented
by
Distributor and IGT on a going-forward basis. Any change thus required in IGT
Systems Products or Parts thereafter purchased by Distributor shall be made
by
IGT and shall be deemed to require a change, as specifically designated by
IGT
in its sole discretion, to IGT standard pricing for IGT Systems Products and
Parts (collectively “IGT-Europe B.V. List Price”) otherwise
applicable.
Any
change thus required in IGT Systems Products previously purchased and delivered
to Distributor shall be made by IGT at Distributor's cost, including the cost
of
retrofit parts or elements to be provided by IGT unless such change is
specifically required to correct a design flaw which is covered by the warranty
set forth in paragraph 1.G or is required by IGT to be made only to new
inventory then held by Distributor, in which case the cost shall be
IGT's.
The
timing of the delivery of any changes or additions to IGT Systems Products
and
Parts will be at the sole discretion of IGT.
Any
inventions or improvements, whether patentable or not, and any know how relating
to any IGT Systems Products or Parts developed or invented by employees or
agents of Distributor shall be disclosed by Distributor to IGT within thirty
(30) days of discovery. All such inventions, improvements and know how shall
belong to IGT and Distributor agrees to assign all such inventions, improvements
and know how to IGT forthwith. Distributor shall cooperate with IGT, at IGT’s
expense, in securing any and all patents hereunder. In addition, any works
subject to copyright protection developed by Distributor relating to any IGT
Systems Products or Parts shall be considered “works made for hire” under 17
U.S.C. 102 of the United States. In the event it is determined that the work
is
not a “work made for hire”, Distributor shall immediately upon such
determination assign to IGT all right, title and interest in and to the work.
No
rights, including, but not limited to rights under any patent, trademark,
copyright, or trade secret owned by IGT are hereby granted, other than those
rights specifically provided for hereunder.
G. IGT
Limited Warranty
IGT
WARRANTS THAT FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY (90) DAYS FOLLOWING GO LIVE, AS DEFINED
later in this paragraph, THE IGT SYSTEMS PRODUCTS WILL WORK ACCORDING TO
PUBLISHED SPECIFICATIONS. IN THE EVENT OF A DEFECT DURING THIS PERIOD, IGT
WILL
RESTORE THE HARDWARE OR EZ PAY® SOFTWARE, WHICHEVER APPLIES, TO GOOD WORKING
CONDITION BY ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT IGT’S OPTION.
“Go
Live”
or “Live Operation” shall mean the point in time when the Customer begins to
operate the IGT Systems Products in a Location for patrons of the Customer.
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EXCEPT
AS
SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE SYSTEMS PRODUCTS, PARTS AND ALL
EZ
PAY® SOFTWARE, HARDWARE AND SERVICES PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE
PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR
CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. NO AFFIRMATION OF FACT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO STATEMENTS REGARDING SUITABILITY FOR USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE EZ PAY®
SOFTWARE SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY OR GUARANTY OF IGT AS LICENSOR, OR
OTHERWISE, FOR ANY PURPOSE.
THIS
WARRANTY IS AT ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO THE NORMAL AND PROPER USE OF THE IGT SYSTEMS
PRODUCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PUBLISHED SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS. THE
WARRANTY SHALL BE NULL AND VOID TO THE EXTENT ANY FAILURES OR DEFECTS ARE CAUSED
BY: (A) ANY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION, ALTERATION, OR REVISION OF ALL OR ANY
PORTION OF THE IGT SYSTEMS PRODUCTS OR PARTS; OR (B) A PROBLEM OR ERROR DUE
TO
CUSTOMER’S OWN SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE OR THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE.
The
ninety (90) day warranty period for EZ Pay® Software licensed on a per-game
basis will begin at the latter of: (i) Go Live; or (ii) the point in time after
the respective EZ Pay® Software component has been approved for installation by
the applicable regulatory agency and has been installed such that the software
component is ready for use by the Customer’s patrons. Subsequent installation or
licensing of such EZ Pay® Software for additional games will not receive a
warranty period.
H. Limitation
of Liability
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The
warranties and remedies provided in paragraph 1.G. are Distributor’s sole
and exclusive remedies.
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ii.
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IN
NO EVENT SHALL IGT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS) WHETHER BASED ON
CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF IGT WAS ADVISED
OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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If
any disclaimer of warranty or limitation of liability is found to
be
unlawful or inapplicable, or to have failed its essential purpose,
IGT’s
liability shall in any event be limited to the amount paid by Distributor
for the specific unit of product that caused such
liability.
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IGT
is willing to sell IGT Systems Products and Parts to Distributor
only in
consideration of and in reliance upon the provisions contained herein
limiting IGT’s liability. Such provisions constitute an essential part of
the bargain underlying this Agreement and have been reflected in
the
pricing under paragraph I below for IGT Systems Products and Parts
supplied under this Agreement and other consideration agreed upon
by the
parties.
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In
no event shall the liability of IGT or Distributor under this Agreement
or
under any EZ Pay® Maintenance Agreement or otherwise, exceed the
IGT-Europe B.V. List Price and Additional Charges (if any) stated
in the
EZ Pay® Pricing
Proposals relating to IGT Systems Products and Parts supplied under
this
Agreement.
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vi.
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IGT
shall not in any way be liable for any losses, injuries or damages
which
Distributor may be subject to or incur as a result of any activities
in
connection with this Agreement.
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Distributor
will defend and indemnify IGT from and against all liability and
claims
caused by the negligence or malfeasance of Distributor under this
Agreement and the EZ Pay® Maintenance
Agreement.
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I. Price
/ Payment – IGT Systems Products/Parts – EZ
Pay®
Maintenance Agreement
The
IGT-Europe B.V. List Price provides pricing for all IGT Systems Products
available for sale in the Territory to Distributor’s Customers. IGT-Europe B.V.
List Price may be changed by IGT at anytime
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IGT
shall sell to Distributor the IGT Systems Products which have, prior
to
the time of Customer order, been approved by IGT and available for
sale in
the Territory, as follows:
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EZ
Pay®
Software at IGT-Europe B.V. List Price minus fifty percent (50%) Additional
charges, if any are necessary, shall be agreed upon by both parties and
reflected in the EZ Pay® Pricing
Proposal or related order.
Any
components, including hardware, peripherals, Parts and other related items,
exclusive of any software, as defined solely by IGT, used for or in combination
with, EZ Pay® or IVS at IGT-Europe B.V. List Price, minus twenty percent (20%),
Additional Charges, if any are necessary, shall be agreed upon by both parties
and reflected in the EZ Pay® Pricing
Proposal or related order.
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Unless
otherwise stated in an EZ Pay® Pricing Proposal, EZ Pay® Maintenance
Agreements shall be charged at an annual rate of twenty percent (20%)
of
the total value of EZ Pay® Software sold to a Customer, but such annual
charge shall not be less than €17,500 in any case. IGT shall grant a fifty
percent (50%) discount to Distributor for any EZ Pay® Maintenance
Agreement which has been entered into collectively by IGT, Distributor
and
a Customer in the Territory. Unless otherwise specified in an EZ
Pay®
Pricing Proposal or EZ Pay® Maintenance Agreement, charges for EZ Pay
Maintenance Agreements will be invoiced and become due 90 days after
Go
Live, and anytime additional components are connected to EZ Pay® or IVS,
but not later than on an annual basis. EZ Pay® Maintenance Agreements,
which Distributor is not a participant, will not afford Distributor
any
benefits or rights.
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EZ
Pay®
Maintenance Agreements for multi-site properties shall be charged a minimum
amount of €7,000 for the foremost site and a minimum of €3,500 for each
secondary and additional site. The minimum charge for multi-site property
configurations shall be €17,500.
In
the
event this Agreement is canceled or terminated, all annual maintenance fees
and
contracts will revert to IGT.
Shipping
charges and all costs associated with delivery shall be the responsibility
of
the Distributor. For the avoidance of doubt the Distributor will be able to
pass
on all costs in full to the Customer.
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Distributor
shall exhibit the IGT-Europe List Price for all sales of IGT Systems
Products and Parts; however, discounts may be granted at Distributor’s
discretion at its own cost, and no costs can be passed on to IGT
in any
case.
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Distributor
shall be responsible for any and all taxes, duties, levies, or assessments
imposed by any taxing, customs or other authority, including but
not
limited to national, provincial, municipal, or any other authorities,
based on, or in any way related to or measured by the sale or performance
of anything supplied by IGT, such as but not limited to, IGT Systems
Products or Parts or the provision of any service under the EZ
Pay® Pricing
Proposals or EZ Pay® Maintenance
Agreements. For the avoidance of doubt the Distributor will be able
to
pass on all costs in full to the
Customer.
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Distributor
shall, upon receipt, immediately forward to IGT all EZ Pay® Pricing
Proposals executed by Customers and papers relating thereto. All
orders
for IGT Systems Products shall be in writing, in the form prescribed
by
IGT, indicating the applicable Customer, and signed by an authorized
employee of Distributor. Such orders shall be deemed accepted by
IGT
unless IGT otherwise provides notification to Distributor within
fifteen
(15) business days of confirming the receipt of the order at IGT's
office
in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. Once accepted by IGT, an order may
be
canceled or modified only by mutual written consent of the parties,
provided that Distributor will still be held liable to IGT for costs
incurred by IGT in connection with the order which are not reasonably
recoverable by IGT, provided that the cancellation or modification
is
requested by Distributor.
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Unless
otherwise agreed by IGT in writing at the time of order, pricing
for
Distributor for IGT Systems Products, Parts and EZ Pay® Maintenance
Agreements shall be in accordance with Ii. and Iii. above. All such
payments shall be deposited into IGT’s bank account as follows: ABN AMRO
Bank, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, nr. 00.00.00.000 (Euros). Any and
all
amounts not timely
paid by Distributor shall accrue interest at a default interest rate
of
one and half percent (1.5%) per month on the unpaid balance of principal
and accrued interest thereon, provided that interest shall not exceed
the
maximum rate allowed, if any, under applicable law. Specific payment
terms
and conditions shall be further provided in each EZ Pay® Pricing Proposal.
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Where
IGT involvement is required as a direct result of an EZ Pay® Software
error, then no charge would be made. If IGT personnel are needed
to travel
to a Customer’s Location, the Distributor will have to pay for the
transportation, food and hotel
costs.
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J. IGT
Manufacture and Delivery
To
enable
IGT to establish production schedules and place orders with its suppliers with
adequate lead time, Distributor will furnish IGT, unless otherwise specified
by
IGT, with monthly best estimates of Distributor’s requirements for IGT Systems
Products and Parts for
the
next twelve (12) calendar months as a non-binding aid to IGT in scheduling
and
factory inventory planning. A mutually agreed upon delivery schedule shall
be
established for each order. Distributor will select the mode of transportation
provided for all deliveries of IGT Systems Products and Parts hereunder and
shall be responsible to carriers for all charges and costs of effectuating
delivery at such places as may be mutually agreed from time-to-time. For the
avoidance of doubt the Distributor will be able to pass on all costs in full
to
the Customer.
K. Risk
of Loss
Whenever
IGT sells to Distributor any IGT Systems Products
or Parts, for delivery to Distributor, the risk of loss shall be with IGT until
actual delivery to Distributor or its authorized agent or designated carrier,
at
IGT’s warehouse docks in Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada, U.S.A. or IGT’s premises in
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, and at such time the risk of loss shall pass to
Distributor.
L. Distributor
Operating Requirements
Distributor
agrees to provide appropriate representation, and facilitate proper sale and
servicing of IGT Systems Products and Parts provided to Distributor’s Customers
of IGT Systems Products in the Territory. Distributor shall establish and
maintain places of business satisfactory to IGT in its commercially reasonable
judgment, as to facilities, appearance, sales and service, operations, parts
inventory, trained personnel and capital equipment. Such facilities shall be
established within the Territory to adequately meet, within IGT's reasonable
judgment, the needs of Customers for which IGT Systems Products are located
within the Territory.
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Service
Offices. Distributor agrees to provide service offices in order to
meet
service coverage desired by IGT. Such offices will provide Customers
with
information regarding the delivery, installation, warranty services,
post-warranty Customer support services, technical services, sales
and
distribution of IGT Systems Products and
Parts.
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Purchase
and Distribution of Parts and Non-Proprietary Parts. Distributor
shall be
required to purchase directly from IGT, any and all IGT Systems Products
and Parts which are for use, or to be used, in combination or conjunction
with IGT Systems Products, with the exception of the following: cabling,
tickets and servers. Any additional IGT Systems Products and Parts
that
Distributor chooses to third party source must first be granted prior
written authorization by IGT, at IGT’s sole discretion.
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M.Use
of
IGT Trade Names
The
names
IGT-Europe B.V., IGT and International Game Technology, and the names of the
IGT
Systems Products, are registered trademarks and/or are the exclusive property
of
IGT and nothing herein contained shall give Distributor any interest in the
names, except the right to use them during the term of this Agreement in
connection with the sale, operation, service or repair of any IGT Systems
Products and Parts as provided herein or applications for necessary permits.
Whenever Distributor uses any trademarks held within the International Game
Technology group of companies, Distributor shall maintain standards of quality
which are at least the same level as those maintained by IGT with respect to
such trademarks, and IGT shall be entitled to inspect and approve all of
Distributor’s uses of such trademarks. Upon termination of this Agreement for
whatever reason, Distributor shall abandon at once the use of the names
IGT-Europe B.V., IGT, International Game Technology, IGT Systems Products,
Parts
and any similar name or colorable imitation, or misleading name.
N. Marketing
& Advertising
IGT
shall
make available for sale the necessary amount of marketing material to assist
the
Distributor in obtaining market penetration, provided timely forecast is
supplied to IGT. Distributor
shall develop sales, promotions and marketing strategies. Such strategies must
be communicated to IGT and Distributor has to obtain IGT’s approval. In no event
shall Distributor violate any law or government restrictions on advertising.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Preparation
of Agreements
A
template of the EZ Pay® Pricing
Proposal and EZ Pay® Maintenance
Agreement is to be provided to Distributor and both form an integral part of
this Agreement. IGT, in its sole discretion, may choose to alter or amend future
EZ Pay® Pricing Proposals and EZ Pay® Maintenance Agreements at anytime. The EZ
Pay® Pricing Proposal and EZ Pay® Maintenance Agreement may need to be
customized to the particular requirements of the individual Customers, but
any
material changes to these agreements, such as but not limited to, format or
pricing changes, will require IGT’s prior approval.
Distributor
will prepare and use EZ Pay® Pricing
Proposals, and EZ Pay® Maintenance
Agreements as required by IGT. A template of each of these agreements is
attached and form an integral part of this Agreement and will not be customized
or deviated from without the expressed written consent of IGT.
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EZ
Pay® Pricing
Proposals and EZ Pay® Maintenance
Agreements will be in English and shall include reference to IGT’s General Terms
and Conditions deposited with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, and also include
reference to some or all of the following items, but which shall not be limited
to:
i.
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EZ
Pay® Software details;
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Ticket
in Ticket Out gaming software details;
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Game
hardware kit details;
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Specialty
software details;
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IGT
responsibilities;
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Distributor
responsibilities
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vii.
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IGT-Europe
B.V. List Price and payment terms
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viii.
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Grant
of software licenses
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ix.
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IGT
warranties and limitations of liability
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Pre-installation
checklist
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Wiring
requirements
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Maintenance
service details
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xiii.
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Upgrade
services
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xiv.
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Training
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xv.
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Support
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Such
further or other terms and conditions as may be solely determined
by IGT
at its discretion
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IGT
reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to establish, change, alter or
amend
its EZ Pay® Pricing
Proposal, the EZ Pay® Maintenance
Agreement, as well as the IGT-Europe B.V. List Price, warranties, dates of
availability, delivery and installation, and to discontinue the merchandising of
any of the IGT Systems Products, without thereby incurring any obligation or
liability to Distributor.
B. IGT
Responsibilities
Subject
to the terms and conditions of individual EZ Pay® Pricing
Proposal, IGT will be responsible for the following:
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supply
of the hardware components listed in EZ Pay® Pricing
Proposal;
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provide
hardware and EZ Pay® Software training to Distributor and on-site
application support after Go Live for the first two installations;
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Support
the Distributor and Customer in obtaining necessary regulatory approvals
of IGT Systems Products;
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assist
Distributor and Customer with completion of regulatory field audits
(if
applicable).
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ensure
that all hardware supplied by IGT to Distributor is CE
compliant.
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C. Distributor
Responsibilities
Distributor
will be responsible for the following:
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translate
the user manuals and training aids of the IGT Systems Products and
Parts
into the local language, if necessary and where not currently
available.
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provide
reasonable training of hardware and EZ Pay® Software to Customers
employees and provide on-site application support after Go
Live;
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iii.
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Be
responsible for initial installation and training of IGT Systems
Products
and Parts;
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install,
configure and test the EZ Pay®
Software;
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ensuring
that the necessary EZ Pay® or IVS Licensing Software, as the case may be,
is installed properly at every Location where EZ Pay® Software is in
use.
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shall
disclose any and all gaming machines connected to EZ Pay® or IVS, in
regards to the Cashless Intellectual Property
Portfolio;
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vii.
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use
reasonable commercial efforts to meet the schedule of deliverables
listed
in the EZ Pay® Pricing
Proposals;
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viii.
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shall
supply only CE compliant hardware to
Customers;
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assist
Customers to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals for the IGT
Systems
Products and Parts and for the supply and installation of the IGT
Systems
Products and Parts at each Customer location (if
any);
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use
its reasonable efforts to support IGT in interfacing and coordinating
with
the applicable regulatory agencies and suppliers of games and contractors
in each Location who may affect Distributor’s ability to perform under
this Agreement including providing support for the completion of
required
field audit procedures;
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assist
Locations to modify and follow internal control procedures that shall
include daily audit procedures designed specifically to verify the
accuracy and integrity of casino floor transactions, including but
not
limited to, xxxxxx fills, jackpots, ticket
redemption;
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obtain
adequate training, knowledge and skill sets to provide above-standard
installation and training service; troubleshoot IGT Systems Products
hardware and EZ Pay® Software matters so that Distributor can provide
front line support to Locations and be Locations first point of
contact.
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advise
IGT of any change in gaming laws or regulations in the Territory
in which
Distributor has supplied or installed any IGT Systems
Product.
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respond
to any and all requests for information or supplemental documentation.
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D. Miscellaneous
Distributor Responsibilities under this Agreement
A. Access
to
Records
Keep
accurate accounts, books and records as to all activities involving the
distribution of IGT Systems Products and Parts, including but not limited to
sales, installation, service and warranty repairs, in such a manner and form,
as
IGT shall reasonably require. Distributor agrees to provide IGT with access
to
any all such records related to the distribution of IGT Systems Products and
Parts at all reasonable times.
B. Forward
Documents
Forward
immediately to IGT every Customer complaint, governmental order, governmental
advice and related communication, regarding IGT Systems Products or IGT and
any
other relevant or material information or documentation that IGT would
reasonably require.
C. Monthly
and Quarterly Reports Required
Distributor
shall be required to provide the following and in a format that IGT may require:
Monthly
quotes processed
Monthly
Orders processed
Monthly
Inventory of supply;
Monthly
Inventory turnover; and sales forecasts
Quarterly
survey of all installations to record including:
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Number
of Gaming Machines by Manufacturer, number of Workstations linked
to EZ
Pay® or IVS, number of Voucher Redemption Terminals (VRT), number of
Communication Front End (CFE) only
for EZ Pay®,
number of Clerk Validation Terminals (CVT) only
for EZ Pay®
and any additional peripheral equipment.
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D. Compliance
Reporting
Distributor
shall ensure the Customer is appropriately licensed by the responsible
authorities, by at a minimum, obtaining copies of Customer’s valid gaming
licenses and other related documentation as deemed necessary by IGT’s Compliance
Department. Such licenses and other documentation shall be forwarded to IGT
prior to commencing any installation or completing any service, sale or other
such agreements.
E. Insurance
Distributor
shall maintain general liability insurance coverage with limits of not less
than
one million euros (€1,000,000) for injury to any one (1) person, three million
euros (€3,000,000) for any one (1) occurrence of personal injury, and three
million euros (€3,000,000) for any one (1) occurrence of property damage. Such
insurance shall be provided by an insurer acceptable to IGT. The policy under
which such insurance is provided shall afford thirty (30) days advance notice
to
IGT of any cancellation, termination or failure to renew and shall name IGT
as
an additional insured, as consistent with normal insurance industry practice.
Distributor shall provide proof of such insurance to IGT within thirty (30)
business days after full signature and delivery of this Agreement, such proof
to
be addressed and forwarded to IGT, Attention Finance and Administration
Director, Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 00, 0000 XX Xxxxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxxxxxxx.
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E. Component
Requirements
Distributor
to supply the following components to Customers:
i.
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Distributor
is to ensure that effective July 1, 2006 all Computer and or related
electronic parts or spares supplied to the Customers are RoHS compliant.
For the avoidance of doubt IGT will ensure that all hardware it supplies
to the Distributor is RoHS
compliant.
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ii.
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Distributor
shall comply with such wiring, Customer hardware, switching equipment,
communication lines, and other requirements for individual Locations
as
per the EZ Pay® Maintenance
Agreement.
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iii.
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Distributor
may acquire and supply to Customers the computer hardware provided
by a
major international manufacturer of computer equipment, which meet
the
specifications provided by IGT. In the case of dispute, IGT shall
have the
sole discretion to determine what hardware meets this criteria.
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F. System
Support
Distributor
will provide First Level Support (as described later in this paragraph) for
IGT
Systems Products and Parts operated by Customers within Territory. Distributor
agrees to designate representatives who are required to provide technical and
application support to Customers. Distributor shall ensure that its
representatives will attend and participate in all training classes provided
during the installation process.
Distributor
is responsible for the costs associated with keeping its support representatives
trained and qualified.
Distributor
acknowledges that it has responsibility for routine problems incurred by
Customers in the day-to-day operation of the IGT Systems Products and Parts,
and
that its designated support representatives will handle questions regarding
and
of the following matters, which shall only be a partial list of instances
entailing First Level Support:
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the
normal use of IGT Systems Products and Parts;
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ii.
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general
inquiries on the operation of the IGT Systems Products and Parts
that are
not causing any immediate major problems to the operations of the
IGT
Systems Products and Parts at the Customer Location;
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iii.
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machine
configuration issues;
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iv.
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configuration
of the IGT Systems Products and Parts applications, including promotional
tools;
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v.
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hardware;
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vi.
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network
components including cabling and wiring;
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vii.
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operating
systems;
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viii.
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ongoing
training;
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ix.
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assistance
as above will be provided by Distributor on a 24 hour, 7 day per
week
basis;
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IGT
will assist Distributor with the first two (2) installations and
additionally, two (2) upgrades of every new version if
requested.
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For
the
avoidance of doubt IGT will act as Second Level Support (as described later
in
the paragraph) and work with Distributor to resolve support issues when
assistance is requested by Distributor.
In
the
event IGT, in its sole discretion, concludes Distributor is not meeting this
obligation, IGT will notify Distributor in writing and give (30) days
grace-period, upon Distributor’s receipt, to resolve said obligations. If
obligations agreed upon by Distributor are not met, and grace-period has
expired; a thirty (30) day written notice will be submitted to Distributor
and
support will be charged to the Distributor at IGT’s prevailing rates as
specified in the EZ Pay® Pricing Proposal.
IGT
will
provide Second Level Support for IGT Systems Products and Parts distributed
by
Distributor within Territory. Such Second Level Support excludes any First
Level
Support required to be provided by Distributor, and includes only that of the
following instances:
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Disaster
recovery;
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ii.
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Failure
of IGT’s EZ Pay® Software or proprietary equipment, such as Clerk
Validation Terminals and Communications Front
End;
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iii.
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Any
problems that the distributor cannot handle but are not included
in the
First Level Support.
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G. Title
and Security Interest
Title
to
the hardware components supplied by IGT will transfer to Distributor upon
delivery by IGT to the common carrier at IGT’s loading dock. Distributor shall
keep the IGT Systems Products and Parts in good order and repair until the
IGT-Europe B.V. List Price has been paid in full and shall promptly pay all
taxes and assessments based upon the purchase or use of the IGT Systems Products
and Parts, excluding taxes on IGT’s income. IGT shall retain a security interest
in the IGT Systems Products and Parts until all monies due under the EZ
Pay® Pricing
Proposal are paid in full.
H. Indemnity
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IGT
at its own expense will defend, indemnify and hold Distributor and
Customers harmless in any third party action brought against Distributor
and/or Customers to the extent that it is based on a claim that all
or
part of the IGT Systems Products and Parts, excluding multi-property
functionality, used within the scope of this Agreement infringes
any valid
United States patents, copyrights or trademark, provided that IGT
is
promptly notified in writing of such claim. IGT shall have the right
to
control the defense of all such claims, lawsuits and other proceedings.
In
no event shall Distributor or Customers settle any such claim, lawsuit
or
proceeding without IGT’s prior written
approval.
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If,
as a result of any claim of infringement against any valid United
States
patent, copyright or trademark, excluding multi-property intellectual
property rights, IGT or Distributor or Customers are enjoined from
using
all or part of the IGT Systems Products or Parts, or if IGT believes
that
all or part of the IGT Systems Products or Parts is likely to become
the
subject of a claim of infringement, IGT at its option and expense
may
procure the right for Distributor and Customers to continue to use
the IGT
Systems Products and Parts, or replace or modify the IGT Systems
Products
and Parts with components of equal quality and function so as to
make it
non-infringing. The foregoing paragraph (i) and this paragraph (ii)
state
the entire liability of IGT with respect to infringement of any
intellectual property rights, copyrights or patents by the IGT Systems
Products or any Parts thereof.
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IGT
shall not be liable for any infringement or claim based upon use
of the
IGT Systems Products or Parts in combination with other equipment
not
contemplated by this Agreement or with software or hardware not supplied
by IGT or modifications made by Distributor or Customers and not
authorized by IGT.
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iv.
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Distributor
acknowledges and agrees to the following
provisions:
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v.
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Each
IGT gaming system obtained hereunder with cashless capability (a
“Licensed
Cashless Gaming System”) is provided under a limited license to one or
more of the following U.S. Patent Nos. 5,290,033; 5,265,874; 6,048,269;
5,429,361; and 5,470,079. Any use of a Licensed Cashless Gaming System
constitutes the acknowledgement of and Agreement to the following
“Limited
License”:
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1. Licensed
Cashless Gaming System License Rights. Licensed Cashless Gaming Systems are
licensed solely for use to facilitate the cashless aspects of gaming machines
that are separately licensed under these patents (“Licensed Gaming Machines”).
The use of a Licensed Cashless Gaming System to facilitate cashless transactions
by an unlicensed gaming machine is an unlicensed use. Customer agrees to use
the
Licensed Cashless Gaming System to facilitate the cashless functionality of
Licensed Gaming Machines only.
2. Other
License Limitations. Each Limited License is expressly limited to the original
Licensed Cashless Gaming System (i.e., one serial number per license). A license
may not be transferred from one gaming system to another. Any unauthorized
transfer voids this license.
3. Transferred
Cashless Gaming Machines. Any Cashless Gaming Machine (other than a Bally
Licensed Cashless Gaming Machine or an IGT Licensed Cashless Gaming Machine)
transferred to Customer from an Affiliated Property must have a transfer
authorization certificate issued by IGT before such Cashless Gaming Machine
can
be considered a Licensed Cashless Gaming Machine and connected to a Licensed
Cashless Gaming System; without such transfer authorization certificate such
Cashless Gaming Machines shall be deemed an unlicensed Cashless Gaming Machine.
Any Cashless Gaming Machine (other than a Bally Licensed Cashless Gaming Machine
or an IGT Licensed Cashless Gaming Machine) acquired by Customer
from a non-Affiliated Property shall be deemed an unlicensed Cashless
Gaming Machine, even if such Cashless Gaming Machine was previously licensed
because such license is not transferable between
non-Affiliated Properties. For purposes of this Limited License, Affiliated
Properties are properties with (i) a common owner and (ii) said owner has a
majority interest in both properties.
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I. Protection
of Proprietary Information
Distributor
will not, and will ensure as far as is reasonably possible that Customers do
not, reverse engineer, decompile or reverse compile, disassemble, list, print
or
display any IGT Systems Products or Parts or otherwise attempt to obtain the
source code or other proprietary information from any such IGT Systems Products
or Parts. Any data or information received or acquired by either party to this
Agreement relating to the business affairs, correspondence, Customers, finances,
methods, products or technology of the other party that is not made available
by
the other party to the general public shall be treated by both parties as
confidential and proprietary information (“Confidential Information”) and shall
be protected by both parties and their employees from disclosure to third
parties. The foregoing obligation shall not include data or information which
is
now in the public domain, or which becomes part of the public domain through
no
fault of either party prior to the date of any disclosure. A party may disclose
Confidential Information of the other party pursuant to an order or requirement
of a court, administrative agency, or other governmental body, provided that
it
gives reasonable notice to the other party to contest such order or requirement.
Any such disclosure of confidential information shall not be deemed to change,
affect or diminish the confidential and proprietary status of such Confidential
Information. Both IGT and Distributor will employ at least the same degree
of
care that they use to protect their own most important Confidential Information.
Both parties shall inform each of its employees to whom it provides access
to
the other party’s Confidential Information of the obligations to keep the
information pertaining thereto in confidence. Both parties further agree that
they will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the terms of this provision
are not violated by any of its employees or agents. Distributor will take all
reasonable steps to ensure that the terms of this provision are not violated
by
any of its Customers.
J. IGT
Representations
Game
communication. Certain features of the EZ Pay® Software may not be available on
certain games without the assistance of the game manufacturers and even with
such assistance; the timing of the availability of such features cannot be
predicted as of the execution date of this Agreement.
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Single
currency: The EZ Pay® Software is designed to operate and report using a
single currency. Modifications necessary to operate and report using
multiple currencies are not included in this Agreement.
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ii.
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User
interface language. The EZ Pay® Software presents user interface screens
and reports in English. Query and reporting tools may be available
from,
and supported by, third parties to report database information in
other
languages.
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Non-communicating
games. IGT will not charge license fees for EZ Pay® Software, and
Distributor may return unusable hardware, for those Games that cannot
be
upgraded or otherwise made to communicate with the IGT Systems
Products.
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3. INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE, PARTS AND SERVICE
A. Purchase
of Inventory
IGT
shall
not require Distributor to maintain inventory stock for the first two
installations. Once the first two installations have been completed; Distributor
shall maintain, at its cost, a stock of spare Parts, agreed by IGT and
Distributor, adequate to timely meet the needs of IGT Systems Products Customers
and Distributor’s obligations under this Agreement for service and repair.
B. Installation,
Warranty and Post-Warranty Services
Distributor
shall provide Customers with a ninety (90) day warranty repair and service
for
new IGT Systems Products at no cost to Customer. After the expiration of such
warranty period, Distributor shall provide Customers with post- warranty
technical services at the then current IGT rate charged for such services,
parts
and labor or pursuant to an executed EZ Pay® Maintenance
Agreement. Any repairs, exchanges of parts, and adjustments required to maintain
satisfactory operating conditions of the IGT Systems Products after
delivery shall be the responsibility of Distributor. Distributor shall make
a
good faith effort in providing the above services to maintain the reputation
of
IGT, subject to all applicable laws, statues, ordinances, regulations and lawful
requirements of all applicable authorities regarding the engagement of such
services.
C. Training
IGT
will
provide technical training to employees of Distributor at a location to be
determined by IGT. Such training may include technical training of installation,
service and repair depot functions. Furthermore, IGT will provide a reasonable
level of training to Distributor on a “train the trainer” basis. Such training
will be sufficient to ensure that relevant staff of Distributor is conversant
in
the operation and use of the IGT Systems Products and Parts by Customers so
as
to enable such staff to train staff of Customers in such matters and to enable
Distributor to provide First Level Support as outlined in Schedule ‘2F’.
Distributor shall be responsible for all IGT employee travel, lodging and meal
and related costs and for all capital and related costs for test and repair
tools and equipment. All staffing provided by Distributor must have a good
understanding of English.
D. Price
of Parts
Except
as
provided by warranty under paragraph 1.G of
this
Agreement and except as to Parts specified in writing from time to time by
IGT
to Distributor for which a designated price to Distributor is made, the price
of
Parts, as defined, whether manufactured by IGT or obtained by IGT from other
suppliers, shall be at the then current IGT-Europe List Price, as determined
solely by IGT and provided in writing to Distributor from time to time, minus
twenty percent (20%) of IGT-Europe B.V. List Price (the “Distributor’s Parts
Discount”).
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E. Returns
A
ten
percent (10%) restocking charge shall be applied to all Parts returned to IGT,
unless such parts were provided to the Distributor in a defective or damaged
condition. All Part returns must be approved in advance by IGT. Distributor
shall not be allowed to return used, damaged, customized, or special order
Parts, including Parts out of IGT revision control. All Part returns shall
be
sent freight pre-paid by Distributor. All Parts returned will be credited at
the
same IGT-Europe B.V. List Price originally invoiced less the ten percent (10%)
restocking charge.
F. Method
of Order and Payment
An
order
for Parts shall be in writing, in a form that IGT may require, specifying the
Distributor order number and sufficiently detailed information for
identification of the kind and quantity of the items ordered. No order by
Distributor or any of its employees for Parts shall be binding on IGT until
such
order is received and accepted by an authorized employee of IGT. All payments
due from Distributor to IGT for Parts shall be in the currency of the Euro
(€).
Unless otherwise agreed in writing at the time of order, payment for all Parts
shall be made as follows: 100% of the total IGT-Europe B.V. List Price of each
order shall be paid to IGT within ninety (90) business days after delivery
of
the Parts, via wire transfer to IGT. All such payments shall be sent to IGT
at
its account with ABN AMRO Bank, Hoofddorp Branch, the Netherlands, account
number 00.00.00.000. Any and all amounts not timely paid by Distributor shall
accrue interest at a default interest rate of one and half percent (1.5%) per
month on the unpaid balance of principal and accrued interest thereon, provided
that interest shall not exceed the maximum rate allowed (if any) under
applicable law.
G. Delivery
Delivery
of Parts shall be pursuant to the same terms and conditions as set forth for
delivery of IGT Systems Products under paragraphs 1.J, K and L. IGT will only
drop shipment to Customers when IGT determines appropriate; however, freight
and
duty costs will be the responsibility of Distributor in all cases. Consolidated
orders will be shipped as soon as practical after receipt of order. Expedited
orders (priority one) at the discretion of IGT and the requested Parts are
available for shipping. Expedited orders shall be shipped pre-paid and billed
to
Distributor.
H. Parts
Forecast
Distributor
shall provide IGT with monthly Parts forecasts for the ensuing six (6) calendar
months. In the event that IGT is subject to fees charged by its vendors to
expedite parts that were not ordered within the above lead times, Distributor
shall be responsible for such fees imposed on IGT.
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4. FACILITATION
OF SALES AND SERVICE
To
facilitate said sales and service by Distributor, IGT agrees to provide
Distributor with schematics, wiring diagrams, maintenance and service manuals,
and any other technical material as determined solely by IGT for appropriate
IGT
Systems Products and Parts as ordered by Distributor pursuant to this Agreement.
Distributor agrees that the data shall not be made available to any third party
and shall be used solely in the normal course of business. All such materials
provided by IGT and any and all modifications thereto, from whatever party
or
source constitutes IGT Proprietary Information subject to the covenants of
paragraph 5, and other relevant provisions of this Agreement.
5. TRADE
SECRETS AND CONFIDENTIALITY
A. Title
Distributor
agrees that all IGT designs; IGT System Products, other systems, Parts; IGT
software programs,
all additions or modifications to IGT designs, codes, programs or IGT Systems
Products or Parts, from whatever source; IGT Trademarks,
Copyrights
and all other intellectual
property rights; Confidential Information, including all Confidential
Information embodied in the IGT Systems Products or Parts; Documentation; IGT
operations, training and computer manuals; all client lists, sales and
promotional literature and information (whether copyrighted or not); employee
lists; financial records, contracts; media presentations and other confidential
or proprietary information with respect to IGT Systems Products or Parts
(collectively “IGT Proprietary Materials”) are the sole and exclusive property
of IGT, and the physical embodiments of such matters and information, are and
shall be and remain the property of IGT.
B. Safeguarding
of Information
Distributor
agrees that all IGT Proprietary Materials will be held in confidence and
strictly safeguarded by Distributor against any disclosure or use not authorized
by this Agreement. Distributor shall not use such IGT Proprietary Materials
to
the detriment of IGT. Distributor shall employ at least the same degree of
care
that it uses to protect its own proprietary materials of a similar nature.
Distributor agrees that it will not provide, disclose, license, copy or
otherwise make available the IGT Proprietary Materials to any person other
than
the employees of Distributor necessary to permit Distributor’s proper use
thereof as authorized by this Agreement. Distributor shall inform each of its
employees to whom it provides access to the IGT Proprietary Materials of the
confidential nature thereof. Distributor shall immediately notify IGT in the
event that any IGT Proprietary Material becomes lost or stolen. At no time
shall
Distributor disclose or make available to any person, business concern or other
entity any IGT Proprietary Materials to anyone other than an authorized
recipient thereof, nor shall Distributor make or cause to be made any use of
such IGT Proprietary Material except as provided for herein in the conduct
of
Distributor’s business under this Agreement; provided, however, that Distributor
shall be permitted to deliver IGT Proprietary Material to a governmental entity
of competent jurisdiction regulation if Distributor reasonably believes it
is
under a legal duty to do so and provided that Distributor affords IGT as much
prior notice possible of
such
proposed delivery. In the event of expiration or other termination of this
Agreement, Distributor shall immediately return all materials currently held
by
Distributor containing IGT Proprietary Materials to IGT.
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C. Protection
of IGT Proprietary Materials
The
covenants and Agreements contained in this paragraph 5 are of the essence of
this Agreement, each such covenant and Agreement being reasonable and necessary
to protect and preserve the interests and property of IGT for the benefit of
IGT, irreparable loss and damage will be suffered by IGT should Distributor
breach any of such covenants and Agreements. Notwithstanding other remedies
available to it, IGT shall be entitled to both temporary and permanent
injunctions to prevent a breach or contemplated breach by Distributor of any
such covenants or Agreements. Any breach of any of the foregoing covenants
will
be deemed a material breach of this Agreement.
MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS
6. ADDRESSES
Any
written notice, or offer and reply required by this Agreement shall be effective
by telecopy facsimile or reputable courier service and shall be addressed as
follows:
To Distributor
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Xxxxxx X.
Xxxxxxx (or applicable successor)
General
Manager
Octavian
International Ltd EUR
Xxxx
Xxxxx
0-0
Xxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx
Xxxxxx
XX0 0XX
England
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To IGT-Europe B.V.
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Xxxxx
Xxxx (or applicable sucessor)
Managing
Director
IGT-Europe
X.X.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
00, 2131 HC
Hoofddorp,
The Netherlands
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7. WAIVER
OF BREACH
The
failure of any party to require the performance of any provision of this
Agreement or the waiver by any party of any breach under this Agreement shall
not prevent a subsequent enforcement of such provision, nor be deemed a waiver
of any subsequent breach.
8. BENEFIT
This
Agreement is solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and no third party
shall have any right under, or interest in, this Agreement.
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9. EARLY
TERMINATION
Other
than as provided in paragraph 1.E. of this Agreement, the Agreement may be
terminated as follows:
A. By
IGT
Upon
written notice delivered to Distributor, IGT may terminate this Agreement,
in
part or its entirety if:
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Any
ownership in Distributor or control or influence over Distributor
or its
successors, or any affiliation or business relationship between
Distributor or its principals, employees, agents, or representatives,
is
held by any person or business entity, which, in the reasonable belief
of
IGT, materially jeopardizes any license, governmental approval or
application by IGT for licensing or governmental approval, or creates
a
material conflict of interest with IGT and its products and such
ownership
or control or influence is not forthwith
removed.
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In
the reasonable belief of IGT that Distributor has materially jeopardized
performance hereunder because Distributor (a) has failed to maintain
high
standards of ethics, reputation, image, or Customer relations; or
(b) has
failed to use its best efforts to market or service IGT Systems Products
and Parts to anywhere within the Territory or (c) has failed to comply
with IGT specifications, policies or procedures; or (d) has failed
to
attain the level of customer service performance as specified by
IGT or to
establish and maintain sufficient facilities as to any specific region
within the Territory, and such failure is not corrected to the
satisfaction of IGT within a reasonable time following notice by
IGT to
Distributor of the nature of such failure.
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B. By
Distributor
Upon
written notice delivered to IGT, Distributor may terminate this Agreement,
in
part or its entirety if:
i.
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Any
ownership of IGT or control influence over IGT or its successors
is held
or passes to any person or business entity which, in the reasonable
belief
of Distributor materially jeopardizes any license or creates a material
conflict of interest in such person or business entity with Distributor,
and such ownership or control influence is not forthwith removed;
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ii.
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In
the reasonable belief of Distributor, a material defect of condition
is
contained within a significant number of IGT Systems Products or
Parts
which render those products noncompetitive in the marketplace, or
not fit
for the use intended and which defect or condition is not corrected
by IGT
consistent with its warranty obligations under paragraph 1.G of this
Agreement to the reasonable satisfaction of Distributor within a
reasonable time, giving due regard to the nature of the defect; or
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IGT
is unable to provide the required number of IGT Systems Products
and Parts
by Distributor in firm written orders, and such failure is not remedied
to
the reasonable satisfaction of Distributor within a reasonable time
giving
due regard to the nature of the market conditions in the Territory
or
which Products were ordered.
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C. By
IGT
on the One Hand and Distributor on the Other Hand
Upon
written notice delivered to the other party if:
i.
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The
other party has failed to observe all applicable laws or obtain any
necessary license or approval from each gaming regulatory authority
or
other governmental approval in each applicable jurisdiction within
that
Territory; and such failure materially affects the performance of
such
other party or could materially affect the complaining party in its
business elsewhere;
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ii.
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The
other party becomes insolvent, or files a petition for adjudication
as
bankrupt or insolvent, or executes an assignment for the benefit
of
creditors, or has a receiver appointed for it for any
reason;
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iii.
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The
other party materially breaches this Agreement and such breach is
not
cured within thirty (30) days of the breaching party’s receipt of notice
of such breach; or
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There
is a material change in the laws in the Territory relating to the
objectives and operations contemplated herein which materially affects
the ability of either party to perform its obligations.
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10. EFFECT
OF TERMINATION / OBLIGATION OF THE PARTIES
Upon
the
termination of this Agreement for any reason, the rights of each party to
payment on account of the sale of IGT Systems Products, Parts or services
already performed when this Agreement was in effect shall not be impaired,
including Distributor's right to complete all then pending sales, unless, in
the
opinion of the Vice President of Compliance or Compliance Committee, such
continued relationship would jeopardize the gaming licenses, permits, or status
of IGT with any gaming regulatory authority or similar law enforcement
authority. All
of
the IGT Confidential Information, including anything bearing an IGT Trademark
or
Copyright shall
immediately be returned to IGT or its designated nominee at IGT's sole expense,
and Distributor will immediately pay to IGT all amounts due under the terms
of
this Agreement.
Notwithstanding
such opinion, upon such termination, each party shall cooperate with the others
to effect a smooth termination, with minimum economic harm to each party and
with regard to the best interests of Customers, and to reimburse the other
in a
commercially reasonable fashion for any expenses incurred by it at the request
of the first party. Upon the termination of this Agreement, Distributor will
turn over to IGT copies of all records constituting or relating to IGT
Proprietary Materials and service activities of IGT Systems Products and Parts.
Further, upon termination, either party, subject to the rights set forth above,
shall have the right to develop, manufacture and sell, lease or otherwise
distribute or operate any and all products in the Territory.
Upon
termination, IGT shall repurchase all IGT Systems Products, Parts and
components.
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Distributor
shall then have in inventory for the applicable jurisdiction for which
termination is made, provided that there has been no usage or damage whatsoever
as to such terminals, components and parts, for the amount paid by Distributor
to IGT therefore less twenty percent (20%). All other provisions, actions,
covenants, remedies, and conduct set forth in this Agreement applicable to
a
termination, shall be fully complied with by the appropriate party.
11. ADHERENCE
TO LAWS
This
Agreement is intended to only authorize and facilitate the final assembly,
sale,
service, and/or distribution of IGT Systems Products, Parts and related products
in a lawful manner and is subject to and conditioned upon all applicable laws
dealing with such activities and such Products. This Agreement shall not be
deemed to require or authorize any act or transaction except as may be in full
compliance with all such legal requirements. It is specifically agreed by
Distributor that it shall scrupulously observe all applicable laws relating
to
the activities contemplated by this Agreement. Each party hereto agrees to
take
all lawful actions necessary and make every lawful effort to procure and
maintain all required licenses and governmental approvals for compliance with
such legal requirements.
A. Distributor
Cooperation
Distributor
agrees that it shall, at no cost to IGT, fully cooperate with IGT and
governmental authorities to coordinate and facilitate governmental
investigations of IGT Systems Products and Parts, including facilitation of
location testing of IGT Systems Products and Parts, if such is required,
provided, however, the equipment for conducting such testing shall be provided
by IGT at no cost to Distributor.
B. Export,
Import and Currency Controls
IGT
shall
not be responsible for obtaining any necessary export licenses, permits or
approvals required, as applicable, for IGT Systems Products or Parts sold to
Distributor under this Agreement. Distributor shall be responsible for obtaining
any necessary import licenses, permits or any approvals required under
applicable law for IGT Systems Products or Parts sold to Distributor under
this
Agreement. Distributor represents and warrants to IGT that Distributor shall
not
export or re-export (including via remote access) any IGT Systems Products
or
Parts sold to Distributor under this Agreement anywhere outside the Territory.
Distributor shall also be responsible for obtaining any and all government
exchange permits, licenses or approvals related to Distributor’s obligations to
make payment to IGT under this Agreement. Distributor’s failure to obtain any
such license, permit or approval shall not be a defense to Distributor’s failure
to meet any payment obligation under this Agreement.
C.
Compliance
with Laws
This
Agreement is intended to only authorize and facilitate the sale, service, and/or
distribution of IGT Systems Products and Parts in a lawful manner, and is
subject to and conditioned upon all applicable foreign, federal, state and
local
laws dealing with such machines. This Agreement shall not be deemed to require
or authorize any act or transaction except as may be in full compliance with
all
such legal requirements. It is specifically agreed by Distributor and IGT that
each shall scrupulously observe all applicable foreign, federal, state and
local
laws relating to the activities contemplated by this Agreement. Each party
hereto agrees to take all lawful actions necessary and make every lawful effort
to procure and maintain all required foreign, federal, state and local licenses
and approvals for compliance with such legal requirements.
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Distributor
agrees that it shall, at no cost to IGT, take all necessary actions
as
liaison between IGT and governmental authorities including but not
limited
to coordinate and facilitate governmental investigation of IGT, if
such is
required.
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IGT
agrees that it shall pay all costs of licensing proceedings, governmental
investigations, and approvals required by appropriate regulatory
agencies
for IGT Systems Products and Parts distributed by Distributor.
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Distributor
agrees that it shall apply proper due diligence to all IGT Systems
Product
and Part sales, including obtaining a copy of a current valid gaming
license.
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Distributor
agrees that it shall pay all costs of licensing proceedings, governmental
investigations and approval required by applicable, or local laws,
regulations, ordinances or statues as to Distributor, its stockholders,
officers, agents, employees or otherwise related parties. Distributor
shall also be responsible for obtaining any and all government permits,
licenses or approvals related to Distributor’s obligations to make payment
to IGT under this Agreement. Distributor’s failure to obtain any such
license, permit or approval shall not be a defense to Distributor’s
failure to meet any payment obligation under this
Agreement.
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D. Representations
and Warranties of Distributor
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Distributor
represents and warrants that all information supplied by Distributor
to
IGT shall be complete, truthful, and accurate, and that Distributor
shall
not obtain on IGT’s behalf or provide to IGT any information which is not
legally available in the Territory or which is proprietary, or
classified
where there is reason to believe that possession of such information
is
unauthorized or illegal.
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Distributor
represents and warrants that in performing under this Agreement,
Distributor shall comply with the laws, regulations, and administrative
requirements of: (i) the United States, including but not limited
to the
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 78dd-1 et seq. (“FCPA”); and
(ii) the Territory (except to the extent inconsistent with, or
penalized
under, United States law), and shall take no action which would
subject
IGT or any affiliate to claims or penalties under United States
or the
Territory laws, regulations, and administrative requirements
and shall not
make or permit to be made or knowingly allow a third party to
make any
improper payments, or promises of payments, or to perform any
unlawful
act. To this end, Distributor shall execute all the certifications
required by this Agreement, and shall furnish such further certificates
as
may reasonably be required by IGT from time to time. Distributor
agrees
and acknowledges that failure or refusal to promptly furnish
any required
certificate or disclosure upon request from IGT may be the basis
for
immediate termination of this
Agreement.
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Distributor
represents and warrants that in performing under this Agreement,
Distributor is fully qualified under the laws, regulations, and
administrative requirements of the Territory, and that, to the
extent
required by applicable law, regulation, or administrative requirement,
Distributor has obtained all licenses or completed such registrations
in
the Territory as may be necessary or required to perform under
this
Agreement. In instances where Distributor has not obtained the
license(s)
required in a particular jurisdiction within the Territory, Distributor
represents and warrants that it will not perform any activities
which
require licensing in such jurisdiction until such time that Distributor
has obtained the required license(s).
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Distributor
represents and warrants that it has not made, nor will it make,
or offer
or promise to make, any gift or payment of money or anything
of value,
directly or indirectly, whether through a third party or otherwise,
to any
governmental official or officer or employee of any government,
or any
agency, department, or instrumentality thereof (including government-owned
entities), or to any political party or candidate for political
office for
the corrupt purpose of influencing or inducing any such official,
officer,
employee, party or candidate to misuse his position or to influence
any
act or decision of a government, department or agency thereof
to obtain,
retain, or to direct business to IGT, Distributor, any affiliate
of IGT or
Distributor, or to secure any improper
advantage.
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Distributor
represents and warrants that: (a) neither it nor any of its principals,
employees or officers is an official or employee, of any government,
or
any agency, department, or instrumentality thereof (including
government-owned entities), or of any political party or a candidate
for
political office or of an Affiliate of an IGT customer; and (b) as
of the
date of execution of this Agreement and during the term of this Agreement,
no official or employee of any Territory’s government or any agency,
department or instrumentality thereof (including government-owned
entities), or of any political party or candidate for political office
is
or will become associated with, or owns, or will own, an interest,
whether
direct or indirect, in Distributor or has or will have any legal
or
beneficial interest in this Agreement or any payments made, or to
be made,
by IGT hereunder.
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Distributor
represents and warrants that in respect of any transaction under
this
Agreement, Distributor has not paid, or offered, or agreed, or authorized,
and shall not agree, to pay, or authorize any political contributions
or
donations.
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Distributor
represents and warrants that it is familiar with, and will comply
in all
respects with, United States and Territory laws, regulations, and
administrative requirements applicable to IGT’s relationship with
Distributor, including, but not limited to, the FCPA. Distributor
acknowledges that IGT has furnished Distributor with copies of pertinent
provisions of the FCPA. Distributor further acknowledges that it
has read
and understands such laws and
regulations.
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Distributor
warrants that at all times it will act in the best interests of IGT
and
will take no action or undertake any obligation which is or may be
detrimental to IGT or on conflict with the interests or business
of IGT or
its affiliates.
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Distributor
represents and certifies that neither it, nor its principals, officers
or
employees has been, charged with, convicted of or pleaded guilty
to an
offense involving fraud, corruption, or moral turpitude, and that
it is
not now listed by any government agency as debarred, suspended, proposed
for suspension or debarment, or otherwise ineligible for government
procurement programs.
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Distributor
hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of pertinent provisions of
IGT’s
Code of Conduct (the “IGT Policy”), a copy of which is provided as part of
this Agreement, and by execution of this Agreement, Distributor warrants
and certifies that it fully understands the IGT Policy with respect
to
sales transactions and relations with customers and suppliers, and
with
government officials and members of political parties or candidates
for
political office and that Distributor will do nothing in the performance
of the services required under this Agreement which will be in conflict
with the IGT Policy.
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Distributor
warrants that it will personally perform all services to be performed
by
Distributor under this Agreement and shall exercise due care and
diligence
in selecting any employees or agents, provide appropriate training
to
them, and strictly monitor their activities to ensure compliance
with
Distributor’s obligations under this Agreement, including but not limited
to, the obligation to comply with all United Stated and Territory
laws.
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Distributor
represents and warrants that it does not and will not represent any
other
client, or have any interests, that are in conflict with the interests
of
IGT or the IGT Products.
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Distributor
warrants that it shall give prompt written notice to IGT in the event
that, at any time during the term of this Agreement, Distributor
has
failed to comply with or has breached any of its representations
or
warranties hereunder. In the event Distributor has not so complied
or has
breached any of it representations or warranties hereunder, this
Agreement
shall be null and void from the time of such non-compliance or breach
without any requirement of notice to Distributor. The foregoing
representations and warranties under this paragraph (11D) shall survive
the termination of this Agreement and shall continue in effect with
respect to all business activities of IGT in the Territory until
all such
activities have ceased.
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Distributor
represents and warrants that it is not prohibited, or in any way
limited,
from entering this Agreement and fully performing services hereunder
by
reason of any agreement with, or other obligation to, any third party
or
by reason of any other legal obligation or
impediment.
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12. APPLICABLE
LAW
This
Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the
State of Nevada. If and insofar as the applicability of the laws of the State
of
Nevada should be ruled out by the court the dispute is submitted, the laws
of
the Netherlands will govern this Agreement.
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13. FORCE
MAJEURE
IGT
shall
not be liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from failure to accept or
fill any order or orders for IGT Systems Products, or Parts, hereunder, either
in whole, or in part, when any such failure shall be due to anyone or more
of
the following causes: orders or instructions issued by representatives of the
governments of The Netherlands, as applicable, or district of The Netherlands,
or of any municipality, or other political or governmental division of any
such
district, or on account of IGT's inability to make or complete deliveries under
this Agreement after a good faith effort because of the scarcity of labor or
materials used in manufacturing its products, or on account of fires, strikes,
lockouts, Acts of God, actions of the elements, wars, civil disturbances, acts
or omissions of civil or military authorities of the Territory or otherwise,
or
of the public enemy or terrorists, unavailability of utilities, or
outages of
communications carriers, differences
with workmen, accidents to machinery, or orders, decrees or judgments of any
court or any other cause not within the direct control of IGT. IGT shall notify
Distributor of any such delay as soon as practicable.
14. GOOD
FAITH PERFORMANCE
IGT
and
Distributor agree to cooperate fully to work in good faith and mutually to
assist each other in the performance of this Agreement. In this regard, the
parties will meet and consult to seek to resolve problems and disputes under
this Agreement. Distributor agrees to use its reasonable efforts to promote
the
sale of IGT Systems Products and Parts in the Territory.
15. SUCCESSORS
AND ASSIGNS
All
provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon, shall inure to the benefit
of, and shall be enforceable by the respective successors and permitted assigns
of the parties.
16. NON-ASSIGNABILITY
This
Agreement may not be assigned, transferred or otherwise disposed of, in whole
or
in part, to any third party by any party to this Agreement without the prior
express written consent of IGT. Any attempted assignment in violation of this
paragraph shall be null, void, and of no force or effect whatsoever.
Any request
for assignment by Distributor shall also be subject to paragraph
24D.
17. NO
WAIVERS / AMENDMENTS
No
failure or delay by any party in exercising any right, power or privileges
hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, or shall any single or partial
exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise
of any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein provided
shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies provided by
law.
Any provision of this Agreement may be waived if, but only if, such waiver
is in
writing and is signed by the party against whom the enforcement of such waiver
is sought. This Agreement may not be amended, modified or supplemented other
than by a written instrument signed by each of the parties.
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18. ENTIRE
AGREEMENT
This
Agreement constitutes the Agreement, in its entirety, and understanding among
the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and
all
prior Agreements, representations, statements and understandings, whether
written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.
19. SEVERABILITY
Any
term
or provision of this Agreement which is ruled to be invalid or unenforceable
by
an arbitrator or by a court of competent jurisdiction upon award of an
arbitrator, shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of
such
invalidity or unenforceability without rendering invalid or unenforceable the
remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity
or
enforceability of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement in any other
jurisdictions, it being intended that all rights and obligations of the parties
hereunder shall be enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
20. COUNTERPARTS
This
Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an
original and which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
21. SECTION
HEADINGS
The
section headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only
and
shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
22. INTERPRETATION
All
defined terms herein include the plural as well as the singular. All references
in this Agreement to designated “Sections” or “Paragraphs” and other
subdivisions are to the designated Sections and Paragraphs and other
subdivisions of this Agreement. All references in this Agreement to any party
shall include all permitted transferees of such party. This Agreement shall
not
be construed for or against either party by reason of the authorship or alleged
authorship of any provisions hereof or by reason of the status of the respective
parties. This Agreement shall be construed reasonably to carry out its intent
without presumption against or in favor of either party.
23. PUBLIC
DISCLOSURE
Unless
otherwise required by applicable law or regulation, any public
disclosure,
including
but not limited to any press
release of the subject matter of this Agreement shall be approved by the parties
hereto prior to release, provided that such approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld or delayed.
24. REGULATORY
COMPLIANCE
IGT
and
its affiliates conduct business in a highly regulated industry under privileged
licenses issued by gaming regulatory authorities both domestic and
international. IGT maintains a compliance program that has been established
to
protect and preserve the name, reputation, integrity, and good will of IGT
and
its affiliates and to monitor compliance with the requirements established
by
gaming regulatory authorities in various jurisdictions around the world.
Performance of this Agreement is contingent upon the following:
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Any
necessary initial and continuing approvals and/or licenses required
by any
regulatory agency with jurisdiction over IGT or the subject matter
of this
Agreement. Distributor agrees to cooperate with requests, inquiries,
or
investigations of any gaming regulatory
authorities or law enforcement agencies in connection with the performance
of this Agreement, including the disclosure of information to gaming
regulatory agencies that would otherwise be considered confidential
under
other sections of this Agreement. If any approval and/or license
necessary
for performance of this Agreement is denied, suspended or revoked,
this
Agreement shall terminate immediately and neither party shall have
any
additional rights hereunder, except as otherwise set forth in paragraph
10
of this Agreement; provided, however, that if the denial, suspension
or
revocation affects performance of this Agreement in part only, the
parties
may by mutual Agreement continue to perform under this Agreement
to the
extent it is not affected by the denial, suspension or
revocation.
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The
successful completion of a due diligence background investigation
of
Distributor and the continued suitability of Distributor throughout
the
term of this Agreement. Distributor agrees to fully cooperate with
IGT in
the completion of a due diligence background investigation and to
provide
IGT with the information necessary in order to conduct the due diligence
background investigation and any information reasonably necessary
in order
to determine the continued suitability of Distributor throughout
the term
of this Agreement.
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The
continued approval by the Vice President of Compliance of IGT or
by IGT's
Compliance Committee. If IGT, acting on the recommendation of the
Vice
President of Compliance or the Compliance Committee, withdraws its
approval of this Agreement, then IGT may terminate this Agreement
immediately and neither party shall have any additional rights hereunder,
except as provided under paragraph 10; provided, however, that if
the
withdrawal of approval is based on a reason other than the party's
failure
to obtain initial or continued approval from the Vice President of
Compliance of suitability, such termination shall be treated as a
termination without cause. In addition, IGT may terminate this Agreement
if the Vice President of Compliance or the Compliance Committee discovers
facts that, in the opinion of the Vice President of Compliance or
the
Compliance Committee or both, would jeopardize the gaming licenses,
permits, or status of IGT with any gaming regulatory authority or
similar
law enforcement authority; provided, however, that if such facts
are
unrelated to that party's failure to obtain initial or continued
approval
from the Vice President of Compliance or the Compliance Committee
due to
issues of regulatory compliance or suitability, such termination
shall be
treated as a termination without cause.
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This
Agreement cannot be transferred or assigned by Distributor without
prior
notice to IGT and the successful completion of a background due diligence
investigation of the transferee/assignee conducted by IGT prior to
the
transfer or assignment of the Agreement by Distributor. Prior notice
must
also be provided to IGT of any proposed change in ownership and/or
management of Distributor and the successful completion of a background
due diligence investigation conducted by IGT of the proposed new
owner
and/or manager must occur prior to the change in ownership or management.
Distributor shall annually provide IGT with a complete list of all
of
Distributor’s directors and officers.
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25. INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTORS
All
parties shall act as independent contractors in the performance of this
Agreement.
Nothing
herein contained shall be read or construed so as to create or
give
rise to any relation of
partnership
or joint venture. No party shall be considered to be an agent or representative
of any other party or have any authority or power to act for or undertake any
obligation on behalf of any other party except as expressly authorized by the
other party in writing. Any such unauthorized representation or action shall
be
considered a breach of this Agreement.
No
franchise is intended by this Agreement and Distributor agrees that this
Agreement does not constitute a franchise under any franchise laws applicable
to
the designated Territory or this Agreement.
DATED
as
set forth above
Octavian
International Ltd EUR
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Name:
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Managing Director
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Xxxx X Xxxxxxx
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IGT-Europe
B.V.
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Name:
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X. Xxxx
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Director
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