EXHIBIT 10.16
Memorandum of Engagement
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This Memorandum of Engagement is made on July 2, 2001,
Between XxxxXxxxxx.xxx, Inc. ("Client), whose offices are located at 000 Xxxx
Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000-000, Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
and Sage Internet Solutions Ltd. ("Contractor"), whose offices are located at
000-0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0.
The purpose of this Memorandum of Engagement is to precede a longer-term
contract arrangement in which planning documents, deliverables, and site
requirements are produced.
1. Services To Be Performed. The Contractor agrees to perform the following
services for Client including but not limited to: consulting, strategic
planning, information gathering, working on project description for a site
design contract between Client and Contractor, site mapping, and discussions of
further project development.
Details of initial work to be performed is in the attached quote.
2. Payment. In consideration of The Contractor's performance of these services,
Client agrees to pay The Contractor on an hourly rate structure as follows:
Project Resource Hourly Rate
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Project Manager $110
Business Analyst $90
Technical Architect $90
Database Administrator $90
Web Application Developer $75
Graphic Designer $70
Programmer $65
Further, Client agrees to pay all of The Contractor's expenses in connection
with this Engagement, including travel, supplies, equipment, and any other third
party expense relating to the Engagement.
3. Deposit. In order to commence work on this project a deposit of $3000 is
required.
4. Invoices. The Contractor will submit invoices for all services performed and
expenses incurred, payment of which is due net 30 days.
Agreed to and accepted by:
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Contractor Signature Client Signature
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(please print) (please print)
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Dated: Dated:
SAGE Xxxxx 0 - 0000 Xxxx 0xx Xxxxxx Suite 200 - 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Sage Internet Solutions Ltd. Xxxxxxxxx, XX Xxxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0
xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Phone: 000.000.0000 Phone: 000.000.0000
Cell: 000.000.0000 Fax: 000.000.0000
xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Contact: Xxxxx X. Xxxx Contact: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
June 5, 2001
Xx. Xxxx Xxxxxxx
XxxxXxxxxx.xxx, Inc.
000 Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxxxx 000-000
Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx
00000
XXXXXXXXXX.XXX INTERNET WEB SITE REDESIGN
Dear Xxxx:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit a quote for the above project.
Based on our discussions, your project can be looked at as three major
components. The completion of these three components will give Xxxxxxxxx.xxx
Inc. a completely functional site ready for market. Components A and B can be
initiated concurrently if desired. Below is a listing of work to be done, cost,
and time estimates.
Component Cost Timing
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A. Site Redesign $3,000.00 3 to 4 weeks
A complete graphic, layout, and
navigation redesign of the HTML site
currently at xxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxx.
See attached doc
B. Game Software Analysis $3,000.00 - $5,000.00 1 to 2 weeks
Setup and staging of site, analysis and
documentation of existing code, upgrades
and recommendations.
C. Flash Interface and Implementation To be determined and quoted upon completion of
of Game Software. component "B"
Designing a flash interface and attaching
to game backend.
We appreciate your consideration and look forward to working with you in
ensuring a successful project.
Please contact me if you need any further information or clarification.
Sincerely,
Xxxxx X. Xxxx
Director, Sage Internet Solutions Ltd., Vancouver
SAGE Xxxxx 0 - 0000 Xxxx 0xx Xxxxxx Suite 200 - 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx
Sage Internet Solutions Ltd. Xxxxxxxxx, XX Xxxxxxxx, XX X0X 0X0
xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Phone: 000.000.0000 Phone: 000.000.0000
Cell: 000.000.0000 Fax: 000.000.0000
xxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Contact: Xxxxx X. Xxxx Contact: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx
XxxxXxxxxx.xxx Site Re-Design
Sage Internet Solutions Ltd. will work closely with you to create a unique and
professional look for the site capitalizing on the EasyTrivia character and the
1950's era game show theme. With the right combination of functionality and
attractive design, we'll put your site on a more sophisticated level than most
competing web sites.
From our discussions the following key points emerged:
Navigation: Logical navigation is commonly overlooked in Internet site
design. The navigation for your site must be consistent throughout. We
don't believe users should have to learn how to find their way around a new
site, therefore we propose to incorporate an attractive yet simple left
side navigation.
Graphics: Given that we will have access to the original graphic files, we
can alter, enhance, and expand upon the look of the current graphics and
more fully incorporate the 1950's motif.
Currently, the site is primarily black and white, however once the game is
active, the site becomes colour. We believe that the site should use colour
throughout, accented with black and white 50's style graphics. We must
ensure that the site is visually stimulating for the first time users.
Home Page: The home page must serve the needs of the new player, and the
returning member. We must let new users what the site is all about and
allow members quick access to the game. We propose eliminating the splash
page, but incorporating a similar graphic of the "Easy Trivia character on
the TV screen" into the home page with an intro to the "Easy Trivia story".
Prizes: A "teaser" of the prize information should be on the home page, but
more detail will be provided on the prizes page.
Accommodate Advertising: Sage will design the site to accommodate current
and future advertising banners and lugs without interfering with the look
or function of the site.
Search Engine Placement: In order to generate quality traffic, we will
ensure the site is set up with the appropriate Meta-Content, and properly
indexed to major search engines. Sage Internet Solutions Ltd. has extensive
experience in generating pages that index properly. We currently submit our
client sites to over 3000 search engines, directories and portal sites
internationally. A careful combination of manual and automated submissions
is employed to prevent the site from being banned by major search engines.
We will also work closely with you to ensure that your existing marketing
material effectively promotes your web site.
On-Site Instruction: If staff require the ability to update the property
listings internally. Sage will provide an initial evaluation of hardware
and software capabilities, and make recommendations accordingly. Usually, a
one to two and a half (1-2.5 hr) on-site instructional session will be
supplied to staff, in order to familiarize the staff with the site
structure, methods for site updating, and basic software instruction.
Telephone support and a follow up or "refresher" can also be provided.
Optional Services:
Promotional Services: Sage Internet Solutions has been providing web
development and promotional services for over 5 years. During this period
we have developed and refined an extremely effective process to ensure
proper search engine placement and quality traffic to your web site. There
are many elements to ensuring the successful marketing of a web site, and
we have found that a combination of proper set-up and implementation prior
to a site launch, and ongoing promotion and refinements for at least 6
months is required in order to be effective. Providing this
combined-feature campaign is essential, as piece-xxxxxxx the solutions
undermine the effectiveness of the entire campaign.
Newsletter/Mailing list services: Should it be required, we can help you to
implement a newsletter subscription feature on your website. This allows
visitors to request to be notified of any new listings or properties that
become available that might interest them. A periodical update newsletter
can be sent out with industry news or tips and advice, in conjunction with
links to the web site to showcase properties complete with pictures and
information. This can be an effective addition to the existing print media.
Other Sage Services: Sage Internet Solutions offers a wide range of
services including: Media and Branding services, Graphic Design, Web
Development, Marketing and Promotional Services, Customized Database and
E-commerce Solutions, Consulting Services, Digital Photography and Virtual
Tours, Software and Hardware Instruction and Technical Support, Systems
Administration services and web site maintenance. Should your team require
any of these services, Sage would be pleased to provide our high level of
customer service and assistance.
