SUBSURFACE ETCHING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.17
THIS SUBSURFACE ETCHING AND SERVICING
AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made
and entered into as of the 26 day of April, 2003, by and between LASER CRYSTAL WORKS, LP, a
Texas limited partnership (“Owner” or “Laser
Crystal Works”), whose address is 000 Xxxxx Xx., Xxx Xxx, Xxxxx 00000, and CRYSTAL MAGIC, INC., a Florida
corporation (“Crystal
Magic”), whose address is 0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx., Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx
00000.
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DEFINED TERMS.
For purposes of this Agreement all terms defined in this Agreement
(including other exhibits to this Agreement) will be used in this
Agreement without further definition. In addition, when delineated with
initial capital letters, the following terms will have the following
respective meanings:
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a) “Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx” means
Crystal Products prior to subsurface engraving.
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b)
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“Crystal
Products” means leaded or optical glass materials which have been
etched by subsurface engraving by Laser
Equipment.
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c)
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“Insurance
Requirements” shall mean all terms of any Insurance policy obtained
by Owner or Crystal Magic covering or applicable to the Laser Equipment,
the Retail Center or the Laser Decorative Engraving
Business.
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d)
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“Laser
Equipment” means laser subsurface engraving
machines.
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e)
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“Laser Decorative
Engraving Business” means the etching of the Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxx.
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f)
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“Legal
Requirements” shall mean all laws, statutes, codes, acts,
ordinances, orders, judgments, decrees, injunctions, rules, regulations,
permits, licenses, authorizations, and requirements of all governmental
authorities, foreseen or unforeseen, which now or at any time hereafter
may be applicable to the Retail Centers or the Laser Decorative Engraving
Business, including (a) all federal, state, and local laws, regulations,
and ordinances pertaining to employment laws, (b) all federal, state, and
local laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to tax matters; and (c)
all laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to zoning, land use, healthy
or safety.
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g)
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“Licensed Decorative
Products” means Crystal Products which are used for decorative
purposes under a Patent Sub-License Agreement (“Patent
Sublicense”) to which Owner is a
party.
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h)
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“Operative
Documents” means this Agreement, the Confidentiality and
Non-Circumvention Agreement, the Security Agreement, and all other
agreements, instruments,
documents, exhibits, schedules and certificates executed and delivered by
or on behalf of Owner or Crystal Magic pursuant to this
Agreement
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i)
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“Retail
Business” means the sale of Crystal Products at Retail Centers to
final customers (consumers).
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j)
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“Theme Park”
means any amusement complex such as Disneyland, Six Flags, Sea World, but
shall exclude gaming and general vacation
sites.
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With
respect to any Business of Crystal Magic, the definitions of its Business shall
include the Business activities of Crystal Magic as well as its subsidiaries,
partners, affiliates, owners, and other entities in common control (whether
wholly or in part) with Crystal Magic.
2. ENGRAVING
SERVICES. Subject to and upon the terms set forth in this Agreement,
Owner will provide etching services to Crystal Magic for purposes of selling
Crystal Products at such Retail Centers as are approved in writing by Owner.
During the period the Sublicense Agreement is in place, this License is granted
only with respect to Licensed Decorative Products.
3. TERM.
This Agreement shall be in effect beginning the 3rd day of
March, 2003 and shall continue until terminated as provided herein. At the
termination of this Agreement by breach, Crystal Magic shall cause all of
Owner’s property, including the Laser Equipment, to be delivered to Owner at
Crystal Magic’s expense to such locations as directed by Owner.
4. RETAIL
CENTER PREPARATON. Owner shall hire its own employees or independent
contractors to operate the Laser Equipment and shall be responsible for all such
individuals at Crystal Magic Retail Centers. Owner specifically represents and
warrants that it has reviewed the scope of Crystal Magic’s Retail Business and
that Crystal Magic’s Retail Business does not violate Owners Laser Equipment
Patent License with LDI or any other Licensor, Crystal Magic understands that
the Laser Equipment must be kept secure at all times and must not be a danger to
the public. Owner shall at all times retain ownership of the Laser Equipment and
have ultimate supervision and authority with respect to its use.
5. DELIVERY
AND SHIPPING. The delivery and shipping charges of the Laser Equipment in
each Retail Center shall be at the sole cost and expense of Owner and shall be
performed by Owner’s employees or representatives, with assistance from Crystal
Magic employees at the installation site. Crystal Magic shall provide Owner with
the location of each Retail Center and shall assist Owner in obtaining access to
each Retail Center. Owner will initially provide Assets as set forth in Appendix
A hereto.
6. FEES AND
EXPENSE PAYMENTS.
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a)
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The
Fees are described in Appendix B and
shall be calculated in part based on Crystal Magic’s Net Profit (as
defined below) as determined pursuant to Appendix B and
shall be due and payable as provided
therein.
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“Gross
Revenues” means revenues from all the operation of all sources of business
related to the sale of crystal - products, equipment and accessories of Crystal
Magic as well as its subsidiaries (minority or majority), partners, affiliates,
owners, and other entities in common control (whether wholly or in part) with
Crystal Magic including, without limitation, income received from the Xxxxxxx
Photo Enterprises business excluding revenues directly attributable to laser
engraving of Crystal Products which are not Licensed Decorative Products. “Net
profit” means Gross Revenues less all ordinary, reasonable, and necessary
expenses, either paid or accrued in accordance with the accounting system used
by the Crystal Magic for federal income tail purposes; provided however,
that no deduction shall be made for the following items:
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depreciation
and amortization
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amounts
paid to spouses of - officers, directors, employees, or owners of Crystal
Magic
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amounts
paid to Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx and Xxxx X. Xxxx (or the replacement or
substitution of such executive officer) in excess of $250,000 per year
combined.
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expenses
directly attributable to laser engraving of Crystal Products which are not
Licensed Decorative Products
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fees,
expenses, settlements and costs of litigation in excess of $16,000 per
calendar year
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damages
or other awards from litigation
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payments
on debt, including principal and
interest
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Notwithstanding
the foregoing, no deduction shall be made for damages by way of judgment,
consent, or otherwise or other awards related to or in connection with laser
etching licensing or patent matters.
In
considerations of calculating profits and distributions, and as agreed by both
parties, a sufficient level of earnings will remain as future operating
capital.
The cost
of any Owner’s employee to operate lasers (including, without limitation,
salary, taxes, benefits, workers compensation insurance premiums, etc.) will be
reimbursed by Crystal Magic to Owner per Appendix B.
b) In
addition to the Fees, Crystal Magic shall pay Owner the expense reimbursements
and costs as determined under Appendix B as well as
any sales, use or other taxes or assessments which are assessed or due by reason
of this License hereunder.
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c)
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Crystal
Magic shall keep accurate sets of books and records prepared in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles consisting of a profit and
loss statement, balance sheet, and earnings statement, and all supporting
records such as sales receipts, expense receipts, and other records which
are necessary to verify and substantiate the amount of the Fees and
expenses, and deliver a true correct copy of the profit and loss
statement, balance sheet, and earnings statement to Owner on a quarterly
basis no later than 30 calendar days following the end of each quarter,
and a true and correct copy of Crystal Magic’s Federal income tax return
within 5 calendar days after filing same. All such books and records shall
be retained and preserved for at least five (5) years after the end of the
calendar year to which they relate and shall be subject to inspection and
audit by Owner and its agents at all reasonable times. In the event Owner
is not satisfied with any monthly statement or annual statement submitted
by Crystal Magic, it shall have the right to have its auditors make a
special audit of all books and records during the period in question. If
such statements are found to be incorrect to an extent of more than two
percent (2%) over the figure submitted, Crystal Magic shall pay for such
audit. Crystal Magic shall promptly pay to Owner any deficiency or Owner
shall promptly refund any overpayment, as the case may be, which is
established by such audit.
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7. RETAIL
CENTER AREAS. Crystal Magic shall use its best commercial efforts to
obtain authorization from the property owner or lessee of the Retail Centers for
the installation, operation and maintenance, of the Laser Equipment in the
Retail Centers.
8. MAINTENANCE
ANP REPAIR. At Crystal Magic’s expense, Owner shall maintain and repair
the Laser Equipment which may be required from time to time, and crystal Magic
shall inform owner of the need for such required repairs on a timely basis. All
other maintenance and repair items relating to the Retail Center and Laser
Decorative Engraving Business shall be the responsibility of Crystal Magic. Cost
of labor and parts will be charged at full OEM cost and Owner shall obtain
warranty work when possible. Owner will stock major laser parts required to
repair a laser system efficiently.
9. XXXXXXX
XXXXXX. Xxxxxxx Magic shall purchase the Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx at its own
expense.
10. RIGHT OF
FIRST REFUSAL.
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a)
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In
the event Crystal Magic or any shareholder thereof receives a bona fide
offer for the purchase of common stock, and Crystal Magic and/or any
shareholder thereof desires to accept such offer, such person (the “Offering
Person”) agrees to promptly give written notice of such offer to
Owner. The notice must set forth the name and address of the proposed
transferee and the qualifications of such transferee to hold the common
stock (the “Offered
Stock”), price and all other terms and conditions of the proposed
transfer. On receipt of the notice with respect to such offer, Owner will
have the exclusive right and option exercisable at any time during a
period of sixty (60) days from the date notice is received, to purchase
the Offered Stock upon the same terms and conditions as contained in the
offer from the third party. If Owner elects to exercise its option to
purchase the Offered Stock, Owner will give written notice to that effect
to the Offering Person. If Owner does not desire to purchase the Offered
Stock, the Offering Person will have the right to transfer the Offered
Stock, or available portion thereof, to the third party purchaser pursuant
to the terms of the offer.
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b.
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In
the event Owner or any limited partner thereof receives a bona fide offer
for the purchase of limited partnership interests, and Owner and/or any
limited partner thereof desires to accept such offer, such person (the
“Offering
Person”) agrees to promptly give written notice of such offer to
Crystal Magic. The notice must set forth the name and address of the
proposed transferee and the qualifications of such transferee to hold the
limited partnership interests (the “Offered
Interests”), price and all other terms and conditions of the
proposed transfer. On receipt of the notice with respect to such offer,
Crystal Magic will have the exclusive right and option exercisable at any
time during a period of sixty (60) days from the date notice is received,
to purchase the Offered Interests upon the same terms and conditions as
contained in the offer from the third party. If Crystal Magic elects to
exercise its option to purchase the Offered Interests, Crystal Magic will
give written notice to that effect to the Offering Person. If Crystal
Magic does not desire to purchase the Offered Interests, the Offering
Person will have the right to transfer the Offered Interests, or available
portion thereof, to the third party purchaser pursuant to the terms of the
offer, subject to the consent of Crystal Magic as provided in Paragraph
23(a) below.
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c.
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This
Section 10 shall only apply to offers from persons unaffiliated with each
entity and shall not apply to transfers among existing equity owners,
their family members, persons under common control, or involuntary
transfers such as death, bankruptcy or
divorce.
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11. RELATIONSHIP.
Owner is providing Laser Equipment to Crystal Magic, and is performing the
repair and maintenance services, as well as other services hereunder, as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of Crystal Magic, and Owner shall
not be entitled to receive any compensation, benefits or other incidents of
employment from Crystal Magic. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to
constitute a partnership, joint venture, or other related party relationship
between Crystal Magic and Owner, nor shall anything in this Agreement be deemed
to constitute Crystal Magic or Owner the agent of the other. Neither Owner nor
Crystal Magic shall be or become liable or bound by any representation, act, or
omission whatsoever of the other.
12. LICENSES
AND PERMITS. Prior to commencing any work in any Retail Center, Crystal
Magic shall obtain all necessary licenses, permits and consents related to the
Laser Decorative Engraving Business and to the operation and use of the Laser
Equipment and provide copies of same to Owner. Owner shall have the right to
monitor all such work, at the expense of Crystal Magic.
13. COSTS.
IT addition to the fees and expenses referenced in Section 6, Crystal Magic
shall be responsible for any and all cost, damage or expense arising from the
installation, maintenance, repair or operation of the Laser Equipment and the
Laser Decorative Engraving Business, including, without limitation, the purchase
of Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx and any and all cost, damage or expense to the Retail Centers
or the property of owners or tenants thereof. Owner and Crystal Magic shall each
pay all of their respective fees, costs and expenses (including those of
accountants and attorneys) incurred in connection with or related to the
preparation, negotiation, execution, delivery, satisfaction; compliance and
consummation of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and the
closing matters hereunder.
14. TAXES.
Crystal Magic shall pay directly (or reimburse, but only if instructed by Owner)
all taxes, fees, and assessments that may be imposed by any taxing authority in
connection with the Laser Decorative Engraving Business or on the Laser
Equipment, its purchase, use, ownership, delivery, possession, operation,
rental, or return to Owner (collectively, Taxes); provided, however, that
Crystal Magic shall not be liable for any such Taxes (whether imposed by the
United States of America or by any other domestic or foreign taxing authority)
imposed or measured by Owner’s net income or tax preference items. Crystal
Magic’s obligation includes, but is not limited to, the obligation to pay all
license and registration fees and all sales, use, personal property and other
taxes and governmental charges, together with any penalties, fines and interest
thereon, that may be imposed during the License Term. Crystal Magic is liable
for these Taxes whether they are imposed upon Owner, Crystal Magic, the Laser
Equipment, or this Agreement. If Crystal Magic is required by law or
administrative practice to make any refund or return with respect to such Taxes,
Crystal Magic shall promptly advise Owner thereof in writing and shall cooperate
with Owner to ensure that such reports are properly filed and accurately reflect
Owner’s interest in the Laser Equipment. Owner has no obligation to contest any
such Taxes, however Crystal Magic may do so provided that: (a) Crystal Magic
does so in its own name and at its own expense, (b) the contest does not and
will not result in any lien attaching to any Laser Equipment or otherwise
jeopardize Owner’s right to any Laser Equipment; and (c) Crystal Magic
indemnifies Owner for all expenses (including legal fees and costs), liabilities
and losses that Owner incurs as a result of any such contest.
15. CONFIDENTIALITY.
As a material inducement to this Agreement, Owner and Crystal Magic shall enter
into a Confidentiality and Non-Circumvention Agreement in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit
B.
16. LAWS AND
REGULATIONS. Crystal Magic, at Crystal Magic’s sole cost, shall (a)
comply with all Legal Requirements and Insurance Requirements applicable to
Crystal Magic’s use and occupancy of the Retail Centers, and (b) take all
measures necessary to assure that it strictly complies with all applicable Legal
Requirements.
17. NO
WARRANTY. CRYSTAL MAGIC ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT OWNER HAS MADE NO
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE EFFECT THAT ANY RETAIL
CENTER OR THE LASER EQUIPMENT ARE ADEQUATE FOR THE OPERATION OF CRYSTAL MAGIC’S
BUSINESS OR FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHATSOEVER, NOR THAT THE LOCATION OF EACH
RETAIL CENTER OR ITS OPERATIONS WILL RESULT IN FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL RESULTS TO
CRYSTAL MAGIC. OWNER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS
SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH HEREIN. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
OWNER
ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT CRYSTAL MAGIC HAS MADE NO REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE EFFECT THAT ANY RETAIL CENTER OR THE LASER
EQUIPMENT ARE ADEQUATE FOR THE OPERATION OF CRYSTAL MAGIC’S BUSINESS OR FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHATSOEVER, NOR THAT THE LOCATION OF EACH RETAIL CENTER OR
ITS OPERATIONS WILL RESULT IN FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL RESULTS TO CRYSTAL MAGIC,
CRYSTAL MAGIC MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET
FORTH HEREIN. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
18. ENTRY AND
INSPECTION BY OWNER. Crystal Magic shall permit Owner. and its employees,
agents, contractors, or representatives, to have access to any portion of the
Retail Centers at all times to inspect the same, to clean or make repairs,
alterations or additions thereto.
19. INDEMNIFICATION.
a) CRYSTAL
MAGIC WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS OWNER, ITS AGENTS, SERVANTS, OWNERS AND
EMPLOYEES (COLLECTIVELY, “OWNER”) FROM AND AGAINST (1) ANY LOSS, COST, CLAIM,
LIABILITY, DAMAGE, EXPENSE (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES), RELATING TO OR
ARISING OUT OF NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF CRYSTAL
MAGIC INCLUDING. WITHOUT LIMITATION, (i) THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, REPAIR,
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE LASER EQUIPMENT, THE OPERATION OF THE LASER DECORATIVE
ENGRAVING BUSINESS, AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF CRYSTAL MAGIC EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT ANY LIABILITY, CLAIMS OR DAMAGES ARISE DIRECTLY FROM THE GROSS
NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF OWNER; AND (2) ALL LIABILITY AND CLAIMS FOR
PATENT ROYALTIES PAYABLE BASED UPON THE SALE OF LICENSED DECORATIVE PRODUCTS
MADE BY THE LASER EQUIPMENT. CRYSTAL MAGIC WILL ALSO DEFEND ANY ACTION OR SUIT
BROUGHT BY A THIRD PARTY AGAINST OWNER AND INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS OWNER FOR
ANY LOSS, CLAIM, LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE
NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF CRYSTAL MAGIC, ITS
DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR CONTRACTORS, IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
THIS AGREEMENT.
b) THE
PARTIES ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT (1) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SPECIFY THE
PARTIES’ AGREEMENT REGARDING ALLOCATION OF RISK AND (2) SUCH PROVISIONS ARE AN
ESSENTIAL AND CENTRAL FART OF THIS AGREEMENT.
c) Owner
shall protect, defend, indemnify, and hold Crystal Magic harmless from all
liability and claims in connection with any other business activities of Owner
unrelated to the Laser Decorative Engraving Business, except to the extent any
liability, claims or damages arise from the negligence, gross negligence or
willful misconduct of Crystal Magic.
20. DAMAGE.
Crystal Magic shall be liable to Owner for any loss or damage to all or any part
of the Laser Equipment to the extent not reimbursed by Insurance.
21. INSURANCE.
At its own expense, Crystal Magic shall provide and maintain (or reimburse Owner
for providing and maintaining) the following insurance: (a) insurance against
the loss or theft of or damage to the Laser Equipment for the fall replacement
value thereof, naming Owner as a loss payee; and (b) public liability and third
party property damage insurance, naming Owner as an additional insured
(collectively, “Insurance”). Such
Insurance shall be in a form, amount and with companies reasonably satisfactory
to Owner, shall contain the insurer’s agreement to give Owner 30 days’ prior
written notice before cancellation or material change thereof, and shall be
payable to Owner regardless of any act, omission or breach by Crystal Magic.
Crystal Magic shall deliver to Owner the Insurance policies or copies thereof or
certificates of such Insurance on or before the Effective Date hereof, and at
such other times as Owner may reasonably request.
22. TRANSFERS
BY CRYSTAL MAGIC. Crystal Magic shall not assign, convey, mortgage,
pledge, hypothecate, encumber, or otherwise transfer the “Equipment in Appendix
A or the Agreement or grant any license, concession, or other right with respect
to the “Equipment or the Agreement without the prior written consent of Owner,
which consent may be granted or withheld in Owner’s sole option; and the
Agreement shall, at Owner’s sole option, terminate upon the occurrence of any
attempted transfer of the Laser Equipment.
23. NEGATIVE
COVENANTS. Owner shall not establish or compete with Crystal Magic
directly or indirectly in any Disney owned or operated Theme Park, any Universal
Studios owned or operated Theme Park or direct or indirect Customer of Crystal
magic. Crystal Magic will not compete directly or indirectly for sales to
Owner’s customers. On at least a quarterly basis, Crystal Magic and Owner will
supply each other with a current Customer list. Should Owner desire to establish
a sales operation in any Theme Park where Crystal Magic is not established,
Owner agrees to notify Crystal Magic of Owner’s intent and provide Crystal Magic
rights of first refusal. If Crystal Magic does not exercise its right of first
refusal within 90 days after Owner’s notice, Owner may independently establish a
business in such Theme Park. “Customer” shall only include those persons or
entities who have consummated a retail or wholesale purchase of engraved
products, directly or though distributors, and shall not include merely
potential prospects. In the event of a disagreement as to whose Customer a
person or entity is, the date of first sale, of product to that Customer shall
control. If no sales are made to an existing Customer for a period of 90
consecutive days, then that Customer shall be considered to be removed
“Customer” status.
Upon
Owner providing and Crystal Magic accepting delivery of Assets from Owner in the
amount of $544,000, Crystal Magic will not, without the express written consent
of Owner which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld;
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permit
any change in beneficial ownership of Crystal Magic other than by
operation of law (e.g., descent and distribution) or pursuant to this
Agreement, or permit any change in directors, executive officers, or other
control persons in other than by operation of law;
or
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issue
stock, options or other beneficial interest, unless to employees of
Crystal Magic; or
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c) Hire
any personnel with a salary greater than $75,000 without the consent of
Owner.
In
addition. Crystal Magic shall operate its Business consistent with past
practice, in the ordinary course of business, and not intentionally allow any
material adverse change in its Business, the Laser Equipment or in the
operation, condition (financial or otherwise), assets, properties, liabilities
or Business prospects. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and
upon Owner providing and Crystal Magic accepting delivery of Assets from Owner
in the amount of $544,000, Crystal Magic will not, without the express written
permission of Owner which consent shall be unreasonably withheld (other than as
contemplated by this Agreement);
a. [intentionally
omitted];
b. [intentionally
omitted];
c. [intentionally
omitted];
d. [intentionally
omitted];
e) fail
to replenish inventories of the Business in a normal and customary manner
consistent with prior practice and prudent business practices prevailing in the
industry, or make any purchase commitment in excess of the normal, ordinary and
usual requirements of the Business or at any price in excess of the then current
market price or upon the terms and conditions more onerous than those usual and
customary in the industry, or make any change in its selling, pricing,
advertising or personnel practices of the Business inconsistent with past
practice and prudent business practices prevailing in the industry;
f) defer
payment on any liabilities outside the ordinary course of business or otherwise
treat suppliers of the Business in such a way that could negatively affect the
future relationship;
g) accept
or enter into any purchase order or quotation, arrangement or understanding
(whether written or oral) for future sale of services or Crystal Products by or
in the Business which Crystal Magic knows, or should know at the time of such
acceptance or execution, would not be profitable in any material
respect;
h) adopt
or amend any bonus, profit sharing, pension, retirement or other compensation
plan or (except for cost of living adjustments) make any material change in the
rate of compensation, commission, bonus or other direct or indirect remuneration
payable, or pay or agreed or orally promised to pay, conditionally or otherwise,
any bonus, incentive, retention or other compensation, retirement, welfare,
fringe or severance benefit or vacation pay to or in respect of any director,
officer, employee, salesman, distributor, consultant or agent providing services
to the Business other than in the ordinary course of business and consistent
with past practice;
i. [intentionally
omitted];
j. [intentionally
omitted];
k) vary
insurance coverage other than in the ordinary course of business and consistent
with past practice; or
1. [intentionally
omitted];
24. REFORMATION.
It is expressly understood and agreed that although Owner and Crystal Magic
consider the restrictions and provisions contained herein to be reasonable, if a
final judicial determination is made by a court having jurisdiction that any
restriction or provision contained in this Agreement is an unreasonable or
otherwise unenforceable restriction against Owner and/or Crystal Magic, the
parties hereto do hereby authorize such court to revise and amend this Agreement
so as to produce a legally enforceable agreement.
25. DEFAULT
AND REMEDIES / TERMINATION.
a) Security Agreements.
Crystal Magic and Owner shall enter into a Security Agreement in the form
attached hereto as Exhibit C and Crystal Magic hereby consents to the filing of
any applicable Uniform Commercial Code Financing Statement (UCC-1) in connection
therewith, as well as any security agreements and Financing Statements affecting
Owner’s interest in the Laser Equipment.
b) Events of Default.
Any of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement
and all Schedules; (a) Crystal Magic fails to pay any Fee or any other amount
payable to Owner hereunder as provided herein; or (b) Crystal Magic fails to
perform or observe any other representation, warranty, covenant, condition or
agreement to be performed or observe by Crystal Magic hereunder or in any other
agreement with Owner, and Crystal Magic fails to cure any such breach within 30
days after notice thereof; or (c) Crystal Magic makes an assignment for the
benefit of creditors, whether voluntary or involuntary; or (d) a proceeding
under any bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement of debts, insolvency or
receivership law is filed by or against Crystal Magic or Crystal Magic takes any
action to authorize any of the foregoing matters; or (e) Crystal Magic becomes
insolvent or fails generally to pay its debts as they become due, the Laser
Equipment is levied against, seized or attached; or (f) Crystal Magic seeks to
effectuate a bulk sale of Crystal Magic’s inventory or assets; or (g) Crystal
Magic voluntarily or involuntarily dissolves or is dissolved, or terminates or
is terminated.
c) Remedies. If an Event
of Default occurs by Crystal Magic, Owner may, in its sole discretion, exercise
one or more of the following remedies but must provide Crystal Magic with a
written 60 days’ notice and opportunity to cure any default: (a) terminate this
Agreement; or (b)take possession of, or render unusable, any Laser Equipment
wherever the Laser Equipment may be located, without demand or notice, without
any court order or other process of law and without liability to Crystal Magic
for any damages occasioned by such action, and no such action shall constitute a
termination of this Agreement; or (c) require Crystal Magic to deliver the Laser
Equipment at a location designated by Owner at Crystal Magic’s sole expense; or
(d) proceed by court action to enforce specific performance by Crystal Magic of
any provision or covenant hereof and/or to recover all damages and expenses
incurred by Owner by reason of any Event of Default or (e) terminate any other
agreement that Owner may have with Crystal Magic. In addition, Crystal Magic
shall pay Owner all costs and expenses (including legal fees and cost and fees
of collection agencies) incurred by Owner in enforcing any of the terms,
conditions or provisions of this Agreement Upon repossession or surrender of any
Laser Equipment, Crystal Magic shall remain liable to Owner for any damages or
liability notwithstanding such repossession. Crystal Magic agrees that with
respect to any notice of a sale required by law to be given, 180 days’ notice
shall constitute reasonable notice. These remedies are cumulative of every other
right or remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity
or by statute or otherwise, and may be enforced concurrently therewith or from
time to time.
d) Crystal
Magic shall be liable for the prorated value of diode replacement of each laser
returned upon default or termination under this agreement. Diode replacement is
$7,500 amortized over an average 4,000 hour operational life. LCW software
reflecting hourly operation shall not be changed or affected in its
operation.
e) If
an Event of Default occurs by Owner, Crystal Magic has the right, but not the
obligation, to continue this Agreement for an additional 180 days. Owner must
provide Crystal Magic with a written 160 days’ notice in order to take
possession of assets as listed in Appendix A after Default by Owner. If an Owner
default occurs after September 3, 2005, Owner will forfeit any displays provided
to Crystal Magic.
f) Delivery of Equipment
If Owner fails to deliver Laser Equipment on a timely basis, Crystal Magic shall
notify Owner in writing within three (3) calendar days of such occurrence, and
Owner shall have sixty (60) days to deliver such equipment. The acceptance of
Laser Equipment by Crystal Magic constitutes its stipulation and acknowledgment
of Owner’s substantial compliance with the delivery requirements.
g) Cross-Default
Provisions. A material breach or default of this Agreement shall
constitute a material breach of the Operative Agreements, and vice
versa.
h) Force Majeure.
Neither party shall be in default hereunder by reason of any failure or delay in
the performance of any obligation under this Agreement where such failure or
delay arises out of any cause beyond the reasonable control and without the
fault or negligence of such party.
i) Termination by Owner.
Owner shall have the right, but not the obligation, to immediately terminate
this Agreement in the event of any disagreement, conflict, alleged breach or
default, or other notice of a potential or actual dispute in connection with or
related to the Patent Sublicense and/or royalties payable thereunder. If this
termination occurs by Owner, Owner must provide Crystal Magic with a written 180
days’ notice in order to take possession of any Laser Equipment If a Termination
by Owner occurs after September 3, 2005, Owner will forfeit any displays
provided to Crystal Magic.
26. SURVIVAL.
Certain provisions of this Agreement relate to the rights and obligations of
Owner and Crystal Magic subsequent to the termination or expiration of the
Agreement Term. Such provisions include, without limitation, the indemnification
obligations under Paragraph 19 hereof. Such provisions shall survive the
expiration or other termination of the Agreement Term and the License granted to
Crystal Magic hereunder.
27. ASSIGNMENT.
Neither party hereto may assign this Agreement or any of the rights or
obligations established herein, in whole or in part, without the prior written
consent of the other party hereto. Any purported assignment without such consent
shall be void. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rights and duties of Owner
hereunder may be assigned by Owner, without the consent of Crystal Magic, to any
successor-in-interest, subsidiary, affiliate or related party of
Owner.
28. APPLICABLE
LAW THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE INTERNAL LAWS (AS OPPOSED TO
CONFLICTS OF LAW PROVISIONS) OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. Owner and Crystal Magic
consent to the jurisdiction of any local, state or Federal court located within
the State of Texas, and waive any objection relating to improper venue or forum
non conveniens to the conduct of any proceeding in any such court.
29. CAPTIONS;
COUNTERPARTS; INTEGRATION: ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The captions contained in
this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation
of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts,
and each such counterpart hereof shall be deemed to be an original instrument,
but all such counterparts together shall constitute but one agreement. This
Agreement may also be executed by facsimile signature. This Agreement shall be
binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
permitted successors or assigns. This Agreement and all other Operative
Documents executed by both Owner and Crystal Magic constitute the entire
agreement between the parties hereto relating to the matters hereof, and
supersede all prior agreements relating thereto, whether written or oral, and
may not be amended or modified except in a writing signed by the parties
hereto.
30. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Agreement, including any phrase, sentence, clause,
section or subsection, is legally inoperative or unenforceable for any reason,
such circumstances shall not have the effect of rendering any other provision or
provisions herein contained invalid, inoperative, or unenforceable to any extent
whatsoever.
31. NOTICES.
All notices, claims, certificates, requests, demands and other communications
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if
delivered personally or mailed (by first class registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested), or via Federal Express or other
nationally recognized service as follows:
With A Copy To:
To Owner:
Laser Crystal Works, LP
Vial, Hamilton, Xxxx & Xxxx, L.L.P.
000 Xxxxx Xx.
0000 Xxxxxxx Xxx., Xxxxx 0000
Xxx Xxx, Xxxxx 00000
Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000
Attn: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx, Esq.
To Crystal Magic:
Crystal Magic, Inc.
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx.
Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000
or to
such other address as the party to whom notice is to be given may have furnished
to the other parties in writing in accordance herewith.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the
parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the Effective
Date.
OWNER:
LASER
CRYSTAL WORKS, LP
a Texas
limited partnership
By: PTC
MANAGEMENT, L.L.C,
a Texas
limited liability company, and its general partner
Date
Executed on By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Behalf of
Owner: Name: Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Title: Manager
LICENSEE:
CRYSTAL
MAGIC, INC.,
a Florida
corporation
Date
Executed on By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Behalf of Crystal Magic: Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Title: President
APPENDIX
A
FEES
AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
Owner
agrees to provide Crystal Magic has accepted assets to equal Two Hundred
Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($218,000) of fixed assets at OEM pricing as
identified below for consideration of a Base Percentage of 26.0
percent.
Based on
laser systems meeting tiling performance capabilities consistent with the laser
etching industry, Owner has the option by December 31, 2004 to fund an
additional amount not to exceed Three Hundred Twenty Six Thousand Dollars ($
326,000) in additional assets. The full $ 326,000 will increase the base
percentage an additional 24.0 percent to yield 50 percent. The calculation of
the base percentage is pro rata according to actual amount funded. Additional
funding after December 31, 2004 may only be accepted at Crystal Magic’s
option.
Assets
Funded
1 532
Laser
System $
80,000 LCW-532-1202
Delivered: Mar 3, 2003
1 532
Laser
System $
80,000 LCW-532-0203
Delivered: Mar 3, 2003
2 Computer
Systems
$
2,000 Delivered;
Mar 3, 2003
1 3D
Minolta
300
$13,000 1001054
Delivered; Mar 3, 2003
1 3D
Minolta
300
$ 8,
000 1001103
Delivered; Mar 3, 2003
1
Display $
7,842 Delivered;
Dec 1, 2003
Cash
Funding
$27,158
$218,000
Cash
funding maybe used for the purchase of- laser equipment, displays, electronic
and computer equipment, 3D camera systems or point clouding software.
Operational, Tiling, and Motion Control upgrades provided at no additional
charge. LCW vendor provided point clouding software available at $3000 / copy
OEM cost. All laser systems for Crystal Magic operations shall be provided at
Owners manufacturing cost.
This
Appendix shall be amended from time to time to reflect equipment and funding
received.
Initialed
for
Identification: this
day of April, 2004.
APPENDIX
B
As set
forth in detail below Crystal Magic agrees to pay owner etching fees, royalty
plus a percent of Crystal Magic’s Net Profit.
ETCHING
FEES
A monthly
etching fee paid by the l5th of the following month shall be determined as the
greater of items 1 or 2 specified below.
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1.
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An
hourly etching cost for actual laser time to etch each crystal decorative
product, this hourly rate shall be adjustable monthly based on market
tolling rates as agreed by both
parties.
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Hourly Etch Fee = Laser Hourly Rate +
Labor Cast
2. A
minimum etch fee regardless of sales volume.
Min Etch
Fee = Laser Equipment Fee + Labor Cost
The
minimum etch fee will vary with labor cost changes and the Laser Equipment Fee
portion will be $1622 per laser for a 60 month period.
Crystal
Magic is responsible for the procurement and cost of crystal.
The Etch
Pees may not be prorated, or offset due to laser performance or repair
time.
in the
event of unforeseen circumstances and Crystal Magic can not pay the Min Etch
fee, the labor portion must be paid in full and the laser equipment fee will
accumulate at 8% interest yearly.
ROYALTY
PAYMENT
Crystal
Magic shall pay Owner by the 15th of the
month following the quarter end, a royalty payment of ten percent (10%) of the
greater of items 1 & 2 above. This payment is only due and owing during the
period that Owner is subject to the Patent Sublicense Agreement or such date
Owner determines such agreement is contractually unenforceable.
PROFIT
SHARE PAYMENT
Crystal
Magic shall pay Owner a percentage of Crystal Magic’s Net Profit as calculated
below. Owner and Crystal Magic have agreed to set profit percentages as
described below - (X,Y,Z) The profit share payment due Owner shall equal the set
profit percentage times the Net Profit, less hourly laser fees and/or equipment
fees paid to Owner plus any delinquent portion of etching fees due. Profit
percentages shall apply as of the date of amount funded.
Profit
Percentage
(X) 50
percent Full
Funding $544,000
26
percent Funded
to
Date $218,000
*(X)
shall be known as base percentage, based on final amount funded.
Actual
Base percentage (X) will be determined by amount funded on December 31, 2004.
Any amount greater than the guaranteed amount will be pro rata not to exceed
hill funding.
Profit
Percentage
(Y) if
X equals
50%, Y
= 40.00 percent
26%,
Y = 20.80
percent
Profit
Percentage shall be equal to (Y) until the sum of etching fees less Owners
manufacturing labor plus non etching equipment payments and profit share
payments equals the value of provided assets listed in appendix A up to
$544,000.
Then,
Profit
Percentage
(Z) if
X equals
50% Y
= 26.00 percent
26%
Y
= 13.52 percent
Profit
Percentage shall be equal to (Z) until Crystal Magic’s debt has been paid in
full as of the date of this agreement. Crystal Magic agrees to utilize average
cash balances in excess of $200,000, unless otherwise agreed to by both parties,
to pay down debt principal on a monthly basis.
Then,
Profit
percentage shall be equal to (X) upon Crystal Magic’s debt paid in
full.
Profit
Share payments to Owner shall be paid bi-annually June 31st and
December 31st,
payable for each period within 30 days. Payment schedule becomes quarterly upon
Crystal Magic experiencing four (4) consecutive Net Profit quarters. Any Quarter
resulting in a loss will revert the payment schedule to bi-annually for the term
of this contract unless agreed by both parties.
Upon
approval by owner a portion of this profit payment maybe loaned to Crystal Magic
for the purpose of meeting shortfalls in operating capital. This amount is to be
repaid within the following quarter at 6% interest yearly.
NON
ETCHING EQUIPMENT PAYMENTS
On a
quarterly basis, Crystal Magic will pay owner for the use of Non Etching
Equipment payments equal to Owner’s cost of the equipment amortized over 60
months at an interest rate of 8%.