THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU, THE
EMPLOYEE, THE INDIVIDUAL, OR THE ENTITY IDENTIFIED AS “CUSTOMER” (AS DEFINED
HEREINAFTER) AND AVIDION MEDIA (THE "VENDOR"). THIS AGREEMENT STATES THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH CUSTOMER MAY USE THE AVIDION SYNCHRONIZE (THE
"SOFTWARE"). BY CLICKING ON THE "I AGREE" BUTTON, INSTALLING, HAVING SOFTWARE
INSTALLED ON CUSTOMER’S BEHALF, COPYING, HAVING AVIDION SYNCHRONIZE COPIED ON
CUSTOMER’S BEHALF, USING OR HAVING SOFTWARE USED ON CUSTOMER’S BEHALF, CUSTOMER
INDICATES THAT CUSTOMER HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREES TO BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT. IF “SOFTWARE” IS INSTALLED,
COPIED OR USED ON BEHALF OF CUSTOMER, THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT
SHALL APPLY TO CUSTOMER AS WELL AS TO THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY INSTALLING,
COPYING OR USING “SOFTWARE ON BEHALF OF CUSTOMER. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE
EFFECTIVE AS OF THE EARLIER OF THE DATE SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED OR USED. IF
CUSTOMER DOES NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THIS
AGREEMENT, DO NOT INSTALL OR USE “SOFTWARE” . ANY REFUNDS (IF APPLICABLE) SHALL
BE SUBJECT TO AVIDION MEDIA STANDARD REFUND POLICY IN EFFECT, LESS ANY
RESTOCKING FEES AND OTHER APPLICABLE FEES.
SOFTWARE Agreement
This SOFTWARE Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the Effective Date by and
between VENDOR, a company with offices located at 1328 Crescent Ct., Xenia, OH.
45384 and the individual or entity identified on the Sales Agreement as CUSTOMER
(“CUSTOMER”).
WHEREAS, VENDOR owns that certain SOFTWARE application entitled SOFTWARE; and
WHEREAS, CUSTOMER has had an opportunity to review and approve the functions and
utilities of SOFTWARE and is familiar with the use and operation of SOFTWARE;
and
WHEREAS, CUSTOMER desires to receive a license to use SOFTWARE.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits of the covenants and
restrictions herein contained, VENDOR and CUSTOMER hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I: RECITALS AND DEFINITIONS
Section 1.01 -- Recitals: The above recitals and identification of parties are
true and correct.
Section 1.02 -- Definitions: The following definitions shall apply:
Access: The term “Access” and variants thereof shall mean to store data in,
retrieve data from or otherwise approach or make use of (directly or indirectly)
through electronic means or otherwise.
SOFTWARE: The term “SOFTWARE” shall mean the object code for that certain
AVIDION SYNCHRONIZE application, including the Documentation, as provided by
VENDOR to CUSTOMER hereunder, including Updates.
Associate: The term “Associate” shall mean an employee of VENDOR or an
independent contractor hired by VENDOR.
Authorized Person: The term “Authorized Person” shall mean CUSTOMER or employees
of CUSTOMER who agree in writing to maintain the confidentiality of Confidential
Information and individuals or organizations who are authorized in writing by
VENDOR to receive Confidential Information and who agree in writing to maintain
the confidentiality of such Confidential Information.
Cancellation Notice: The term “Cancellation Notice” shall mean that written
notice sent by VENDOR to CUSTOMER seeking to cancel this Agreement because of
breach of this Agreement by CUSTOMER.
Confidential Information: The term “Confidential Information” shall mean all
information concerning this Agreement, SOFTWARE, and the business and technical
plans of VENDOR which is disclosed by VENDOR to CUSTOMER or learned by CUSTOMER.
Defects: The term “Defects” shall mean programming errors which substantially
impair the performance, utility and functionality of SOFTWARE, as represented in
the Documentation.
Defect Notice: The term “Defect Notice” shall mean that certain written notice
from CUSTOMER to VENDOR identifying Defects.
Delivery Date: The term “Delivery Date” shall mean the date SOFTWARE is
downloaded or delivered to Customer (as applicable).
Documentation: The term “Documentation” shall mean the SOFTWARE user guide (in
electronic or printed format) as provided to CUSTOMER on the Delivery Date.
Documentation Fee: The term “Documentation Fee” shall mean the sum of money paid
by CUSTMER to VENDOR for additional copies of Documentation requested by
CUSTOMER pursuant to Section 3.02. determined in accordance with VENDOR then
standard rates as of the date CUSTOMER’s request for additional copies of the
Documentation is received by VENDOR.
Effective Date: The term “Effective Date” shall mean the earlier of the date
that a Sales Agreement is executed by VENDOR and CUSTOMER or the date SOFTWARE
is installed or used.
Event of Bankruptcy: The term “Event of Bankruptcy” shall mean: (1) the filing
of a petition under any insolvency or bankruptcy statute seeking the declaration
of CUSTOMER as insolvent or bankrupt; (2) the filing of any action seeking
receivership or reorganization of CUSTOMER pursuant to or under any insolvency
or bankruptcy statute; or (3) the filing of any involuntary petition against
CUSTOMER pursuant to any insolvency or bankruptcy statute if such petition shall
remain unstayed or undismissed for a period of ten (10) days after filing.
Implement: The term “Implement” and variants thereof (including, but not limited
to, the terms “implementation”, “implementing” and “implemented”) shall mean to
load.
Maintenance Services: The term “Maintenance Services” shall mean Defect
resolution services concerning SOFTWARE (excluding the System) as provided by
VENDOR to CUSTOMER for the prevailing fees and time and material rates published
by VENDOR and subject to VENDOR standard maintenance terms.
Price: The term “Price” shall mean the total price to be paid by CUSTOMER to
VENDOR for the System and for licensing SOFTWARE, as set forth in the Price
Schedule.
Restatements: The term “Restatements” shall mean Section 646 of the Restatement
of Torts, Section 39 of the Restatement (Third) of Unfair Competition, Section 1
of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, and Section 1839 of Title 18 of the United
States Code (18 U.S.C. § 1839).
Services: The term “Services” shall mean Maintenance Services and that certain
SOFTWARE installation, training, telephone support, development and consulting
services as requested by CUSTOMER and approved by VENDOR in writing.
Term: The term “Term” shall mean a period of time commencing on the Effective
Date and continuing until this Agreement is terminated or canceled under Article
III.
Third Party Technology: The term “Third Party Technology” shall mean third party
software, computer, hardware, peripherals, components, devices, equipment and
technology used in connection with or related to SOFTWARE.
Unauthorized Access: The term “Unauthorized Access” shall mean any access to
SOFTWARE except for the exclusive purpose of synchronizing audio and video, and
training employees of CUSTOMER in the use of SOFTWARE.
Unauthorized User: The term “Unauthorized User” shall mean any individual who
accesses SOFTWARE except for: (1) employees of CUSTOMER authorized by CUSTOMER
to access SOFTWARE and who agrees to maintain the confidentiality of
Confidential Information for the exclusive purpose of performing video and audio
synchronization, and training employees of CUSTOMER in the use of SOFTWARE and
(2) Authorized Persons authorized in writing by VENDOR to access SOFTWARE.
Updates: The term “Updates” shall mean the object code for updates, upgrades,
new versions, new releases or modifications to SOFTWARE as generally made
available by VENDOR from time to time to VENDOR CUSTOMERs for the applicable
fee.
Warranty Term: The term “Warranty Term” shall mean a period of time commencing
on the Delivery Date and ending on the date which is sixty (50) days thereafter.
ARTICLE II: SOFTWARE
Section 2.01 -- Grant of Evaluation License: VENDOR hereby grants to CUSTOMER a
non-exclusive and non-transferable evaluation license (the "EVALUATION LICENSE")
to use SOFTWARE for evaluation and demonstration purposes only and to use the
Documentation, subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement. CUSTOMER
is prohibited from using SOFTWARE for any commercial or production purposes with
EVALUATION LICENSE.
Section 2.02 -- Grant of Commercial License: CUSTOMER may purchase a
non-exclusive and non-transferable commercial license (the "COMMERCIAL LICENSE")
from VENDOR or reseller authorized by VENDOR, subject to the terms and
provisions of this Agreement. COMMERCIAL LICENSE contains a "license key" which
will enable all features of SOFTWARE. Upon purchase of COMMERCIAL LICENSE,
VENDOR grants CUSTOMER use of SOFTWARE for COMMERCIAL and production purposes on
one computer containing one or two CPUs for one SOFTWARE user (the "SOFTWARE
USER"). SOFTWARE USER must be specified by CUSTOMER at time of purchase of
COMMERCIAL LICENSE by either the SOFTWARE USER name or by the company which
SOFTWARE USER works. VENDOR may sell COMMERCIAL LICENSE for multiple users at
VENDORS discretion
Section 2.03 -- Grant of Demo License: CUSTOMER may be granted at the discretion
of VENDOR, a non-exclusive and non-transferable demo license (the "DEMO
LICENSE") from VENDOR, subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
DEMO LICENSE contains a "license key" which will enable all features of
SOFTWARE. Upon VENDORS granting of DEMO LICENSE, VENDOR grants CUSTOMER use of
SOFTWARE for non-commercial purposes on one computer containing one or two CPUs
for one SOFTWARE user (the "SOFTWARE USER"). SOFTWARE USER must be specified by
CUSTOMER at the time of granting of DEMO LICENSE by either the SOFTWARE USER
name or by the company which SOFTWARE USER works. VENDOR may grant DEMO LICENSE
for multiple users at VENDORS discretion. SOFTWARE USER may use SOFTWARE for
creation of video for reviewing purposes.
Section 2.04 -- Grant of Educational License: CUSTOMER may purchase a
non-exclusive and non-transferable educational license (the "EDUCATIONAL
LICENSE") from VENDOR , subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
EDUCATIONAL LICENSE contains a "license key" which will enable all features of
SOFTWARE. Upon purchase of EDUCATIONAL LICENSE, VENDOR grants CUSTOMER use of
SOFTWARE for non-commercial and educational purposes only, on one computer
containing one or two CPUs for one SOFTWARE user (the "SOFTWARE USER"). SOFTWARE
USER must be specified by CUSTOMER at time of purchase of EDUCATIONAL LICENSE by
either the SOFTWARE USER name or by the company which SOFTWARE USER works.
VENDOR may sell EDUCATIONAL LICENSE for multiple users at VENDORS discretion.
Section 2.05 -- Delivery: CUSTOMER hereby acknowledges VENDOR shall deliver
SOFTWARE.
Section 2.06 -- Implementation: CUSTOMER shall install the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER
shall implement SOFTWARE on the System, subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement.
Section 2.07 -- Risk of Loss: CUSTOMER shall assume risk of loss to SOFTWARE as
of the Delivery Date.
Section 2.08 -- Authorized Use: CUSTOMER shall prevent Unauthorized Users from
accessing SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER shall prevent Unauthorized Access to SOFTWARE.
CUSTOMER shall promptly inform VENDOR of any and all Unauthorized Access (or
suspected Unauthorized Access) and Unauthorized Users (or suspected Unauthorized
Users) of which CUSTOMER has knowledge or suspicion. Access to SOFTWARE using
third party products for purposes of manipulating, viewing, disclosing or using
the internal structure of SOFTWARE™ or for creating a database, data dictionary
or data model shall be deemed Unauthorized Access.
Section 2.09 -- Site Restriction: CUSTOMER shall use SOFTWARE only on the System
and only at the Facility.
Section 2.10 -- End Use: CUSTOMER hereby represents and warrants that SOFTWARE
is being licensed by CUSTOMER for its own use at the Facility and not for
rental, leasing, resale, sublicensing, distribution, outsourcing, or offering
service bureau services.
Section 2.11 -- Services: CUSTOMER may request Services, as approved by VENDOR.
All Services shall be subject to the discretion of VENDOR and shall be subject
to VENDOR standard service terms and applicable time and material rates.
Section 2.12 -- Taxes: CUSTOMER shall pay any and all taxes attributable to this
Agreement, to the transactions contemplated hereunder or to the transactions
performed by CUSTOMER or third parties using SOFTWARE, including, without
limitation, any applicable sales or use taxes. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
CUSTOMER shall not be responsible for paying any income taxes assessed against
VENDOR.
ARTICLE III: TERMINATION
Section 3.01 -- Termination Limitations: This Agreement shall only be terminated
or canceled as provided under this Article III.
Section 3.03 -- Termination: CUSTOMER may terminate this Agreement for
convenience upon providing ten (10) days written notice of termination to
VENDOR, subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
Section 3.04 -- Cancellation for Cause: If CUSTOMER violates its obligations
under this Agreement, VENDOR may cancel this Agreement by sending Cancellation
Notice describing the noncompliance to CUSTOMER. Upon receiving Cancellation
Notice, CUSTOMER shall have ten (10) days from the date of such notice to cure
any such noncompliance. If such noncompliance is not cured within the required
ten (10) day period, VENDOR shall have the right to cancel this Agreement as of
the eleventh day after the date of the Cancellation Notice.
Section 3.04 -- Return: Upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement,
CUSTOMER shall promptly remove (at CUSTOMER’s expense) all CUSTOMER information
and data stored in SOFTWARE and provide VENDOR with a certificate of compliance
with this Section 4.04 signed by an authorized representative of CUSTOMER.
VENDOR shall be entitled to retain all payments rendered to VENDOR under this
Agreement, including (without limitation) the Deposit, the Price, payment for
the Services, and payments in anticipation of Services.
ARTICLE IV: WARRANTY
Section 4.01 -- Warranty: VENDOR represents and warrants that SOFTWARE shall
perform substantially as represented in the Documentation for the Warranty Term.
CUSTOMER’s exclusive remedy for breach of warranty shall be modification or
replacement of SOFTWARE, as determined by VENDOR.
Section 4.02 -- Third Party Warranties: VENDOR hereby assigns to CUSTOMER the
benefit of any and all Manufacturer warranties for the Third Party Technology
and may cooperate (as determined by VENDOR) with CUSTOMER in securing the
benefit of any remedies available to CUSTOMER under any such Manufacturer
warranty.
Section 4.03 -- Service Warranty: Any Services provided by VENDOR pursuant to
this Agreement shall be performed on a reasonable efforts basis in a timely and
professional manner and shall conform to the standards generally observed in the
industry for similar Services and shall be subject to Sections 4.01, 4.04, 4.04
and 4.08.
SECTION 4.04 -- DISCLAIMER: THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 4.01 AND 4.03
ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND VENDOR HEREBY
DISCLAIMS AND CUSTOMER HEREBY WAIVES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY.
Section 4.04 -- Express Warranties: CUSTOMER hereby acknowledges and agrees that
VENDOR (including VENDOR officers, employees, agents, directors, independent
contractors, affiliates, distributors and successors) has not made or granted
any express warranties concerning the System, the Services and SOFTWARE except
as expressly set forth in Sections 4.01 and 4.03 of this Agreement.
Section 4.05 -- Third Party Claims: If a final judgment from a court of
competent jurisdiction is entered against CUSTOMER upholding claims that
SOFTWARE violates a United States patent, copyright, trade secret or other
proprietary rights of a third party in the United States, provided that CUSTOMER
gives VENDOR prompt written notice upon CUSTOMER’s knowledge of any such claim,
permits VENDOR to answer and defend (at VENDOR option) such claim or action and
provides VENDOR with information, assistance and authority to assist VENDOR in
the defense of such claim or action, VENDOR shall perform one or more of the
following actions (as determined by VENDOR) within one year of the date final
judgment in favor of such third party’s claim is rendered by a court of
competent jurisdiction:
(1) Replacement: Replace SOFTWARE with a non-infringing SOFTWARE product of
substantially equivalent functional and performance capability;
(2) Modification: Modify SOFTWARE to avoid the infringement without
substantially eliminating the functional and performance capabilities of
SOFTWARE;
(3) Obtain Agreement: Obtain a license for use of SOFTWARE from the third party
claiming infringement for use of SOFTWARE.
VENDOR shall have the right to participate or assume the defense (as determined
by VENDOR) and CUSTOMER shall permit and authorize VENDOR to participate in or
assume the defense of any such claim or action through legal counsel. The
foregoing remedy does not apply and VENDOR shall have no obligation in
connection with or relating to any third party infringement claim in connection
with or related to (i) CUSTOMER’s modification of SOFTWARE; (ii) CUSTOMER’s
failure to use SOFTWARE in accordance with the Documentation in effect; (iii)
CUSTOMER’s failure to use the most current release or version of SOFTWARE; (iv)
CUSTOMER’s combination, interface, operation or use of SOFTWARE with Third Party
Technology; and (v) VENDOR compliance with designs, instructions, or
specifications required by CUSTOMER. The remedies set forth herein shall be the
sole and exclusive remedies of CUSTOMER under this Agreement for any and all
claims of indemnification relating to infringement. VENDOR obligations set forth
in this Section 4.05 shall not apply to the Third Party Technology.
Section 4.06 -- Remedies: The exclusive remedy of CUSTOMER for any reason and
for any cause of action whatsoever in connection with or relating to this
Agreement, the System, SOFTWARE or any transaction involving SOFTWARE,
regardless of the form of action, whether in contract or in tort, including
negligence and breach of warranty, shall be limited to repair or replacement of
SOFTWARE as determined by VENDOR.
Section 4.08 -- Limitation of Damages: VENDOR shall not be liable to CUSTOMER in
connection with or relating to this Agreement, the System, SOFTWARE and any
transactions involving SOFTWARE for any direct, indirect, lost profits,
consequential, exemplary, incidental or punitive damages, regardless of the form
of action, whether in contract or in tort, including breach of warranty and
negligence, regardless of whether VENDOR has been advised of the possibility of
such damages in advance or whether such damages are reasonably foreseeable.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the liability of VENDOR for any reason
and for any cause of action whatsoever in connection with or relating to this
Agreement, the System SOFTWARE and any transactions involving SOFTWARE shall be
limited to the license fee for SOFTWARE.
Section 4.09 -- Force Majeure: VENDOR shall not be liable for any failure by
VENDOR to perform its obligations under this Agreement because of circumstances
beyond the reasonable control of VENDOR, which such circumstances shall include
(without limitation) natural disaster, terrorism, riot, sabotage, labor
disputes, war, any acts or omissions of any government, governmental authority
or third party, declarations of governments, transportation delays, power
failure, computer failure, telecommunications failure, Third Party Technology,
failure of CUSTOMER to cooperate with the reasonable requests of VENDOR, misuse
of the System or SOFTWARE by CUSTOMER or third party, breach of this Agreement
by CUSTOMER or a third party and any other events reasonably beyond the control
of VENDOR.
Section 4.10 -- CUSTOMER Indemnification: CUSTOMER shall release, defend,
indemnify and hold harmless VENDOR (including its officers, directors,
employees, affiliates, independent contractors, distributors, agents and
successors) against any expense, loss, cost or liability (including, without
limitation, interest, penalties, attorney fees and paralegal fees) arising from
any and all claims, demands, damages or actions resulting from or related to (1)
use of SOFTWARE by CUSTOMER, (including, without limitation, any claim regarding
use of SOFTWARE by CUSTOMER in an infringing manner or any claim by third
parties for breach of warranty, negligence, loss of data, libel, slander, unfair
competition, trademark infringement, or invasion of privacy); (2) performance of
SOFTWARE; (3) CUSTOMER’s negligence or the acts (or any failure to act) of
CUSTOMER hereunder; (4) any breach by CUSTOMER of the obligations of CUSTOMER
hereunder; and (4) investigation or defense of any of the above or in asserting
VENDOR rights hereunder.
Section 4.11 -- Cooperation: CUSTOMER shall cooperate with VENDOR by providing
VENDOR with information concerning SOFTWARE and the System as may be requested
by VENDOR from time to time and by providing VENDOR with unrestricted access to
the personnel, facilities, computers, computer SOFTWARE and data of CUSTOMER.
Section 4.12 -- Maintenance: CUSTOMER hereby acknowledges and agrees that
CUSTOMER shall solely be responsible for acquiring, installing, implementing,
updating, upgrading, maintaining and replacing the System and all Third Party
Technology for any reason, including (without limitation) for Updates or
correction of Defects, including (without limitation) all costs, fees, taxes and
payments in connection therewith or related thereto.
Section 4.13 -- Security Interest: VENDOR hereby reserves and CUSTOMER hereby
grants to VENDOR a purchase money security interest in the System and SOFTWARE
to secure payment of the Price by CUSTOMER. In order to perfect such security
interest, CUSTOMER hereby appoints VENDOR as the true and lawful
attorney-in-fact of CUSTOMER and CUSTOMER hereby authorizes VENDOR to (1)
execute in the name of CUSTOMER all forms, documents and financing statements
deemed desirable by VENDOR, and (2) file copies of the Sales Agreement, this
Agreement and any forms and financing statements with appropriate government
agencies and offices as deemed necessary by VENDOR to perfect such purchase
money security interest.
Section 4.14 -- Repossession: If CUSTOMER fails to pay the balance of the Price
when due (as provided in Section 3.01 of this Agreement), VENDOR shall have the
right to enter the Facility and to repossess the System and SOFTWARE without
further notice. If any Event of Bankruptcy occurs before payment of the balance
of the Price when due (as provided in Section 3.01 of this Agreement), VENDOR
shall be entitled to any and all remedies available to a secured creditor under
the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and applicable state or federal law.
ARTICLE V: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Section 5.01 -- Ownership and Title: Title to SOFTWARE, including all ownership
rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets therein or in
connection therewith shall be the exclusive property of VENDOR. CUSTOMER hereby
assigns, transfers and conveys to VENDOR any and all rights, title and interests
CUSTOMER may have or accrue in SOFTWARE, including (without limitation) any and
all ownership rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets
therein or in connection therewith.
Section 5.02 -- Confidential Information: SOFTWARE shall be deemed Confidential
Information of VENDOR. CUSTOMER shall maintain the Confidential Information in
strict confidence. CUSTOMER shall not disclose Confidential Information except
to Authorized Persons. CUSTOMER shall not access, duplicate or use the
Confidential Information except as otherwise permitted under this Agreement.
Section 5.03 -- Trade Secrets: CUSTOMER hereby acknowledges and agrees that the
Confidential Information (i) derives independent economic value (actual or
potential) from not being generally known to, or readily ascertainable by, other
persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use; (ii) is the
subject of reasonable efforts by VENDOR under the circumstances to maintain its
secrecy; and (iii) is a trade secret as defined under Chapter 588 of the Florida
Statutes [§588.002(4)] and the Restatements.
Section 5.04 -- Reverse Engineering: CUSTOMER shall not reverse engineer
SOFTWARE and shall not allow SOFTWARE to be reverse engineered.
Section 5.04 -- Backup Copy: CUSTOMER may create one copy of SOFTWARE (excluding
the printed Documentation) at the Facility only for routine archival or backup
purposes.
Section 5.05 -- Copies: Except as provided in Section 5.04, CUSTOMER shall not
copy SOFTWARE and shall not allow SOFTWARE to be copied without the prior
written consent of VENDOR.
Section 5.06 -- Modifications: CUSTOMER shall not modify SOFTWARE and shall not
allow SOFTWARE to be modified without the prior written consent of VENDOR.
CUSTOMER shall not use SOFTWARE or any materials incident thereto to develop
computer SOFTWARE without the prior written consent of VENDOR. If SOFTWARE is
modified, such modifications shall be the sole and exclusive property of VENDOR
and VENDOR shall own any and all rights, title and interests to such
modifications and any resulting computer SOFTWARE, including (without
limitation) any and all copyrights, patents and trade secrets therein or in
connection therewith.
Section 5.08 -- No Contest: CUSTOMER shall not contest or aid in contesting the
ownership or validity of the trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, or
copyrights of VENDOR.
Section 5.09 -- Employee Pirating: CUSTOMER shall not induce or solicit
(directly or indirectly) any Associate to leave the employ or hire of VENDOR.
CUSTOMER shall not engage (directly or indirectly) the services of such
Associate (as an employee, consultant, independent contractor, or otherwise)
without the advance written consent of VENDOR.
Section 5.10 -- U.S. Government Restricted Rights: If CUSTOMER is the U.S.
Government or an agency or department thereof (collectively “Government”),
SOFTWARE is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by
the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraphs (c)(1)
and (2) of the Commercial Computer SOFTWARE Restricted Rights clause at 48 C.F.R.
42.226-19.
Section 5.11 -- Proprietary Notices: CUSTOMER shall not remove, alter or obscure
any copyright notices or other proprietary legends displayed by or used by
VENDOR in connection with or related to SOFTWARE.
Section 5.12 -- Trademarks: VENDOR trademarks, trade dress, logos, tradenames or
insignia (“VENDOR Marks”), including (without limitation) SOFTWARE, are owned
exclusively by VENDOR. VENDOR shall retain all rights, title and ownership
interests in VENDOR Marks. CUSTOMER shall not (directly or indirectly) use any
trademark, tradename, trade dress, insignia or logo that is similar to or a
colorable imitation of any VENDOR Marks.
Section 5.13 -- Continuation: The terms and conditions of this Article V shall
survive termination and cancellation of this Agreement.
ARTICLE VI: MISCELLANEOUS
Section 6.01 -- Assignments: All assignments of rights under this Agreement by
CUSTOMER without the prior written consent of VENDOR shall be void.
Section 6.02 -- Public Announcement: All public announcements of the
relationship of VENDOR and CUSTOMER under this Agreement shall be subject to the
prior written approval of VENDOR. VENDOR shall have the right to use the name of
CUSTOMER as a reference for marketing purposes in connection with SOFTWARE.
Section 6.03 -- Entire Agreement: This Agreement and the Sales Agreement contain
the entire understanding of the parties and supersede previous verbal and
written agreements between the parties concerning the System and SOFTWARE. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the
Sales Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
Section 6.04 -- Amendments and Modifications: Alterations, modifications or
amendments of a provision of this Agreement shall not be binding unless such
alteration, modification or amendment is in writing and signed by VENDOR and
CUSTOMER.
Section 6.04 -- Severability: If a provision of this Agreement is rendered
invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 6.05 -- Captions: The headings and captions of this Agreement are
inserted for convenience of reference and do not define, limit or describe the
scope or intent of this Agreement or any particular section, paragraph, or
provision thereof.
Section 6.06 -- Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 6.08 -- Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of Ohio without regard to any rules of conflict or choice of laws
which require the application of laws of another jurisdiction and venue shall be
in the city of Xenia in Greene County Ohio
Section 6.09 -- Notice: Notices shall be in writing and shall be deemed
delivered when delivered by commercial overnight delivery service, by courier,
Certified or Registered Mail with Return Receipt Requested or by hand to the
address set forth below for VENDOR and to the below address . Notice shall be
deemed given on the date of receipt - as evidenced in the case of Certified or
Registered Mail by Return Receipt.
VENDOR: AVIDION MEDIA Address: 1328 Crescent Ct., Xenia, OH 45385
Section 6.10 -- Pronouns/Gender: Pronouns and nouns shall refer to the
masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural as the context shall require.
Section 6.11 -- Bankruptcy: If VENDOR must institute, defend, appear or attend a
bankruptcy proceeding as a result of the filing of bankruptcy by CUSTOMER, fees
and expenses shall be paid by CUSTOMER. If CUSTOMER has a bankruptcy proceeding
filed against it, VENDOR shall recover attorney fees, expert witness fees, and
other costs incurred by VENDOR in connection with the bankruptcy proceeding,
hearing or trial.
Section 6.12 -- Waiver: Any waiver of a provision of this Agreement by VENDOR
shall not be binding unless such waiver is in writing and signed by VENDOR.
Waiver by VENDOR of any breach of this Agreement shall not constitute waiver of
any other breach. Any failure by VENDOR to enforce a provision of this Agreement
shall not constitute a waiver or create an estoppel from enforcing such
provision.
Section 6.13 -- Relationship of the Parties: It is agreed that the relationship
of VENDOR and CUSTOMER is primarily that of licensor and licensee or seller and
CUSTOMER respectively. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating a
partnership, an employment relationship, or an agency relationship between the
parties, or as authorizing either party to act as agent for the other. Each
party shall maintain its separate identity.
Section 6.14 -- Arbitration: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating
to this Agreement, or breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in
accordance with the Arbitration Rules of MyTechnologyLawyer.com in Xenia Ohio.
Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrators may be entered in any court
having jurisdiction thereof. Qualified Arbitrators shall be selected by the
parties in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of MyTechnologyLawyer.com. Each
party shall have the right of discovery as set forth in the Federal Rules of
Civil Procedure.
Section 6.15 -- Assurances: Each party hereby represents and warrants that all
representations, warranties, recitals, statements and information provided to
the other under this Agreement are true, correct and accurate as of the
Effective Date to the best of their knowledge.
Section 6.16 -- Litigation Expense: In the event of litigation or arbitration
arising out of this Agreement, each party shall pay its own costs and expenses
of litigation or arbitration (excluding fees and expenses of arbitrators and
administrative fees and expenses of arbitration).
Section 6.17 -- Equitable Remedies: The parties hereby acknowledge that damages
at law may be an inadequate remedy to VENDOR. VENDOR shall have the right of
specific performance, injunction or other equitable remedy in the event of a
breach or threatened breach of this Agreement by CUSTOMER.