PlexObject Solutions, Inc. of 2217 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194 (hereafter referred to as "PlexObject")
and
The Reseller identified
in Item 3 of the Schedule (hereafter referred to as
"Reseller")
WHEREAS
PlexObject Solutions, Inc. wishes to appoint the Reseller and the Reseller
wishes to be appointed to market and negotiate licenses to use
PlexObject Solutions, Inc. in the Territory.
Now the parties agree as
follows:
1.
Definitions and interpretation
In this Agreement, unless
the context otherwise requires the following definitions shall
apply:
1.1 "Effective
Date" means the date on which
this Agreement takes effect as specified in Item 1 of the
Schedule or, if no date is specified, the date of execution of
this Agreement by PlexObject Solutions, Inc.;
1.2 "Initial
Period" means the initial
period, as specified in Item 4 of the Schedule, or if no
period is specified in the Schedule, means 12 months from the
date of execution of this Agreement by PlexObject Solutions, Inc.;
1.3 "License"
means a right to use the Software;
1.4 "Licensed
User" means an entity which has
entered into a license to use the Software;
1.5 "Reseller
Plan" means the PlexObject Solutions, Inc.
Software Reseller Plan attached to this Agreement, as amended
by PlexObject Solutions, Inc. from time to time;
1.6 "Software" means
all or any part of the software products of PlexObject Solutions, Inc. together
with all associated documentation, additional modules and
future modified versions;
1.8 "Territory"
means the area defined in Item 3 of the Schedule, or if no
territory is defined in the Schedule, means the world.
2 Appointment of Reseller
PlexObject Solutions, Inc. hereby appoints the
Reseller on a non-exclusive basis to market the Software and to
act as agent of PlexObject Solutions, Inc.
3 Duration of appointment
Unless earlier terminated in
accordance with its terms, this Agreement shall commence on the
Effective Date and shall continue for the Initial Period of 1
year and thereafter automatically renewed for the same period
unless terminated by either party.
4 The Reseller Plan
The Reseller Plan sets out the
various conditions under which Reseller acts as an agent of
PlexObject Solutions, Inc. PlexObject Solutions, Inc. may make amendments to the Reseller Plan at
any time without written notice to the Reseller.
5 Obligations of Reseller
5.1 There are no
specific sales or performance targets imposed on Reseller.
5.2 Any marketing and
sales activity must be conducted in an ethical manner and must
comply with procedures and guidelines followed by PlexObject Solutions, Inc.
5.3 The Reseller must
comply with all reasonable instructions and requirements of
PlexObject Solutions, Inc. relating to this Agreement with due and proper
diligence and shall comply with the procedures specified by
PlexObject Solutions, Inc. from time to time including all relevant provisions of
the Reseller Plan.
5.4 The Reseller shall
bear all costs of its activities undertaken pursuant to or in
connection with this Agreement.
5.5 The Reseller must
not alter or reproduce any sales or marketing materials or trade
marks or logos relating to the Software or PlexObject Solutions, Inc., except with
the express prior approval of PlexObject Solutions, Inc.
5.6 At its expense, the
Reseller shall:
5.6.1 comply with all
laws and regulations which affect the Reseller's activities in
the Territory (including, without limitation, obtaining all
necessary licenses or permits);
5.6.2 ensure that the
provisions of this Agreement comply fully with all laws
applicable within the Territory and advise PlexObject Solutions, Inc. of any
changes required to this Agreement or the procedures and
documents used in connection with this Agreement in order to
comply fully with all applicable laws; and;
5.6.3 pay all duties,
excises, taxes or other imposts associated with any activities
pursuant to this Agreement.
5.7 The Reseller is not
permitted to sub-contract or deal with any of its rights or
obligations under this Agreement without the prior written
consent of PlexObject Solutions, Inc., which consent may be withheld in the
absolute discretion of PlexObject Solutions, Inc.
5.8 The Reseller must
promptly advise PlexObject Solutions, Inc. of any information which is or comes
into the possession of the Reseller relating to the Software
including information regarding marketing, product quality,
competitor activity, and infringement of any intellectual
property rights associated with the Software.
5.10 The Reseller must
take reasonable steps to protect the Software from unauthorised
access at all times and must treat as confidential all
information which PlexObject Solutions, Inc. provides to the Reseller including
(without limitation) information relating to the Software and to
the business operations and affairs of PlexObject Solutions, Inc. The Reseller
shall not disclose such information to any other party without
PlexObject Solutions, Inc.'s prior written permission and the Reseller may only
use such information and may only disclose such information to
its employees to the extent necessary to give effect to the
terms of this Agreement.
5.11 Except to the
extent expressly authorised by PlexObject Solutions, Inc. in writing, the Reseller
shall not act or purport to act on behalf of PlexObject Solutions, Inc. or incur
any liability on behalf of PlexObject Solutions, Inc. or pledge the credit of
PlexObject Solutions, Inc. or make any representation or give any warranty on
behalf of PlexObject Solutions, Inc. Without limitation, the Reseller must not
grant or purport to grant Licenses except as expressly
authorised by this Agreement.
5.12 Nothing in this
Agreement shall create a relationship of partnership, joint
venture, employment or any other relationship other than that of
independent contractors.
5.13 The Reseller shall
comply with all laws governing corporate morality and (without
limitation) the Reseller shall not directly or indirectly offer,
promise or give any thing of value to any official of any
government for the purpose of assisting the Reseller or PlexObject Solutions, Inc.
to obtain or retain business.
6 Intellectual property rights
6.1 The Reseller shall
not use or permit the use of any trade marks or other
intellectual property rights of PlexObject Solutions, Inc. except to the extent
authorised by PlexObject Solutions, Inc. in writing. The Reseller shall ensure
that it avoids all acts and omissions which may lead to the
invalidation of any trade mark or other intellectual property
rights of PlexObject Solutions, Inc. and (without limitation) the Reseller must
not cause or permit any copyright, trade mark or other notice
relating to the Software or Web Genie to be obscured, altered or
removed.
6.2 The Reseller shall
not seek to register any patents, trade marks, brand names,
business names or other intellectual property interests
associated with the Software or PlexObject Solutions, Inc. without the prior
written consent of PlexObject Solutions, Inc.
6.3 Upon termination of
this Agreement, all rights to use trade marks and other
intellectual property rights of PlexObject Solutions, Inc. shall immediately
cease.
6.4 The Reseller
acknowledges that PlexObject Solutions, Inc. owns all intellectual property rights
associated with the Software and that PlexObject Solutions, Inc. shall own all
intellectual property and other rights associated with any
modifications, enhancements, adaptations or translations of the
Software and (to the extent necessary) the Reseller hereby
assigns all such rights to PlexObject Solutions, Inc.
7 Assignment
The Reseller shall not assign
this Agreement or any of the rights or obligations arising under
this Agreement without the prior written consent of PlexObject Solutions, Inc.,
which consent may be refused, granted or granted subject to
conditions at PlexObject Solutions, Inc.'s absolute discretion.
8 Warranties and liability
8.1 PlexObject Solutions, Inc. neither
makes any warranty or representation or authorises the making of
any warranty or representation that the Software will meet the
requirements of any particular user or that operation of the
Software will be uninterrupted or error free.
8.2 Without limitation,
PlexObject Solutions, Inc. is not liable for:
8.2.1 losses or
damages of the Reseller or of third parties claimed against
the Reseller caused by the negligence or other tortious act or
omission of PlexObject Solutions, Inc.; or
8.2.2 loss of profits
(actual or anticipated);
8.2.3 lost savings or
any other incidental or consequential damages even if PlexObject Solutions, Inc.
has been advised of the possibility of such damages; or
8.2.4 any claim of
whatsoever kind made by the Reseller unless written notice of
the claim including full particulars are provided to PlexObject Solutions, Inc.
within six months after the occurrence of the events giving
rise to the claim.
9 Termination
9.1 PlexObject Solutions, Inc. may
terminate this Agreement immediately by written notice to the
Reseller if:
9.1.1 the Reseller is
or becomes insolvent or subject to any form of insolvency
administration or has a receiver appointed over any of its
assets; or
9.1.2 the Reseller
commits any breach of this Agreement and fails to remedy that
breach within 14 days after receipt by the Reseller of a
notice from PlexObject Solutions, Inc. identifying the breach and requiring it
to be remedied.
9.2 The Reseller shall
not be entitled to any compensation upon termination of this
Agreement.
9.3 If this Agreement
is terminated then, notwithstanding such termination, the
Reseller will, at its expense:
9.3.1 immediately
cease use of all trade marks, copyright and other material
relating to the Software and cease any reference to PlexObject Solutions, Inc.
in connection with any marketing or other commercial activity;
9.3.2 continue to
comply with the obligations of the Reseller specified in this
Agreement regarding confidentiality and the protection of the
intellectual property rights of PlexObject Solutions, Inc.
9.4 The Reseller shall
indemnify PlexObject Solutions, Inc. and keep PlexObject Solutions, Inc. indemnified against all
claims, demands, proceedings, costs and expenses (including
legal expenses on a full indemnity basis) incurred by or levied
against PlexObject Solutions, Inc. arising from any breach of this Agreement by
the Reseller or the negligence of the Reseller or its employees,
servants or contractors or arising from any other act or
omission of the Reseller, its employees, servants, agents or any
third party in connection with the Software.
10 Waiver
Any failure by either party to
enforce any clause of this Agreement, or any forbearance, delay
or indulgence granted by one party to the other, will not be
construed as a waiver of that party's rights under this
Agreement. No right arising under this Agreement shall be deemed
to be waived except by notice in writing signed by the party
waiving the right.
11 Entire agreement
This Agreement constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject
matter and all prior arrangements, agreements, representations
or undertakings with respect to that subject matter are hereby
expressly excluded. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in
writing and be signed by the parties.
12 Severability of invalid
provision
If any provision of this
Agreement is found to be void, invalid or unenforceable, then
that provision shall be severed from this Agreement and the
balance of this Agreement shall continue to apply with full
force and effect.
13 Governing law
This Agreement shall be
governed by and construed according to the law for the time
being of the State of Illinois and the parties hereby
submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts of Illinois in
relation to any matter arising under or in connection with this
Agreement.
14 Notices
Any notice required to be
given under this Agreement may be given by ordinary post or by
electronic transmission. Notices given by electronic
transmission shall be deemed to be received on the date and time
applicable at the place of reception when the transmission of
the e-mail /facsimile is completed, provided that any notice
sent after 5.00 pm (according to the time zone of the recipient)
shall be deemed to be received at 9.00 am on the next business
day.
15 Dispute resolution
The parties agree to undertake
negotiations and to investigate the use of alternative methods
of dispute resolution before commencing legal proceedings in
connection with any dispute which may arise in connection with
this Agreement.
16 Attachments
The following documents are
attached to and form a part of this Agreement:
16.1 The Schedule
16.2 The Reseller
Plan
17 Execution
17.1 Each person
executing this Agreement on behalf of a party warrants that they
are duly authorised by that party to do so.
17.2 Each party may execute a separate
copy of this Agreement. If this course is followed, each party
shall provide the other party with a true copy of the Agreement
as executed by that party. The two executed copies of the
Agreement taken together shall be deemed to constitute one
Agreement and the Agreement shall be binding in all respects as
if both parties executed the same copy of the Agreement.
SIGNED
as an agreement.
SIGNED on behalf of
The PlexObject Solutions, Inc. Reseller Plan is
free to join. Under the plan, resellers market and promote
PlexObject Solutions, Inc.’s software product range to their existing customer
base and the general Internet community. By referring a customer
to the PlexObject Solutions, Inc. web site, the reseller receives a commission at
customer’s sale of PlexObject Solutions, Inc. software.
MARKETING AND PROMOTION
Resellers are expected to
actively market and promote PlexObject Solutions, Inc. to their existing
customer base and visitors to their web site. Promotion by
newsletters and e-mail to customers is encouraged, but we do not
encourage spam e-mail and hence specifically ask resellers not
to promote PlexObject Solutions, Inc. via unsolicited e-mail.
RESELLER LINK
Customers are identified as
coming from a particular reseller by placing a link(s) on their
web site which contains a cookie (ie. small packet of code)
which identifies the reseller. On acceptance into the program,
PlexObject Solutions, Inc. issues the reseller with the cookie and instructions on
how to insert the cookie into their web site.
COMMISSION
PlexObject Solutions, Inc. tracks the customer
sales coming from the reseller and at the end of every calendar
month issues a cheque for 30% commission to the reseller on the
total amount of sales made. Commissions are only paid each month
if the amount owing exceeds AUD$ 100. PlexObject Solutions, Inc. reserves the
right to change the level of commission with out notice.
Commission is not paid on PlexObject Solutions, Inc.'s free-ware programs.
CUSTOMER CONTACT
Once a customer has come from
the reseller to the PlexObject Solutions, Inc. web site, PlexObject Solutions, Inc. deals with the
customer directly, issuing the software from the PlexObject Solutions, Inc. server
and billing the customer. PlexObject Solutions, Inc. handles all technical support
and refund issues.
REFUNDS
If a refund is issued to a
customer who came from a reseller, the reseller’s account is
adjusted accordingly.
TERMINATION
The Reseller Agreement can be
terminated at any time at the discretion of either party.