SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

 

 

THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU, THE EMPLOYEE, THE INDIVIDUAL, OR THE ENTITY IDENTIFIED AS “CUSTOMER” (AS DEFINED HEREinafter) AND Rapid Digital LLC .  THIS AGREEMENT STATES THE TERMS and conditions UNDER WHICH CUSTOMER MAY USE THE Store Locator Script (aka PHP Store Locator Script, aka PSL, aka Locator Script aka Rapid Digital LLC). BY clicking on the accept button, INSTALLING, HAVING Store Locator Script (PSL) INSTALLED ON CUSTOMER’s BEHALF, COPYING, HAVING PHP Store Locator COPIED ON CUSTOMER’s BEHALF, USING OR HAVING Store Locator Script 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 “Store Locator Script (PSL)” 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 “Store Locator Script (PSL) ON BEHALF OF CUSTOMER.  this agreement shall be effective as of THE earlier of the date PHP Store Locator is installed or used.  “PHP Store Locator” SHALL BE DEEMED ACCEPTED BY CUSTOMER TEN (10) DAYS AFTER THE DATE “Store Locator Script (PSL)” IS DELIVERED TO CUSTOMER.  IF CUSTOMER DOES NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS and conditions SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT install or USE “Store Locator Script (PSL)” AND RETURN “Store Locator Script (PSL)” TO Rapid Digital LLC WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THE DATE “Store Locator Script (PSL)” IS DELIVERED TO CUSTOMER.  ANY REFUNDS (IF APPLICABLE) SHALL BE SUBJECT TO Rapid Digital LLC STANDARD REFUND POLICY IN EFFECT, LESS ANY RESTOCKING FEES AND OTHER APPLICABLE FEES.

 

PHP Store Locator Agreement

 

This Store Locator Script (PSL) Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of the Effective Date by and between Rapid Digital LLC , a corporation with offices located at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the individual or entity identified on the Sales Agreement as customer (“Customer”).

 

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

WHEREAS, Rapid Digital LLC owns that certain PHP Store Locator application entitled Store Locator Script (PSL); and

 

WHEREAS, Customer has had an opportunity to review and approve the functions and utilities of Store Locator Script (PSL) and is familiar with the use and operation of Store Locator Script (PSL); and

 

WHEREAS, Customer has independently determined that PHP Store Locator will meet the needs of Customer for a Web hosting with the following installed, PHP 4+, PHP GD Modules, PHP cURL Modules, PHP session Modules, PHP MySQL Modules, MySQL Version 4+, 1 MySQL database for PHP Store Locator application at the Facility (as defined below); and

 

WHEREAS, Customer desires to receive a license to use Store Locator Script (PSL).

 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits of the covenants and restrictions herein contained, Rapid Digital LLC 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:

 

(1)                 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.

 

(2)                 PHP Store Locator:  The term “Store Locator Script (PSL)” shall mean the object code for that certain PHP Store Locator application, including the Documentation, as provided by Rapid Digital LLC to Customer hereunder, including Updates.

 

(3)                 Associate:  The term “Associate” shall mean an employee of Rapid Digital LLC or an independent contractor hired by Rapid Digital LLC .

 

(4)                 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 Rapid Digital LLC to receive Confidential Information and who agree in writing to maintain the confidentiality of such Confidential Information.

 

(5)                 Cancellation Notice:  The term “Cancellation Notice” shall mean that written notice sent by Rapid Digital LLC to Customer seeking to cancel this Agreement because of breach of this Agreement by Customer.

 

(6)                 Confidential Information:  The term “Confidential Information” shall mean all information concerning this Agreement, Store Locator Script (PSL), and the business and technical plans of Rapid Digital LLC which is disclosed by Rapid Digital LLC to Customer or learned by Customer.

 

(7)                 Defects:  The term “Defects” shall mean programming errors which substantially impair the performance, utility and functionality of Store Locator Script (PSL), as represented in the Documentation.

 

(8)                 Defect Notice:  The term “Defect Notice” shall mean that certain written notice from Customer to Rapid Digital LLC identifying Defects.

 

(9)                 Delivery Date:  The term “Delivery Date” shall mean the date PHP Store Locator is delivered to Customer (as applicable).

 

(10)              Deposit:  The term “Deposit” shall mean a sum of money equal to fifty percent (50%) of the Price.

 

(11)              Documentation:  The term “Documentation” shall mean the Store Locator Script (PSL) user guide (in electronic or printed format) as provided to Customer on the Delivery Date.

 

(12)              Documentation Fee:  The term “Documentation Fee” shall mean the sum of money paid by Customer to Rapid Digital LLC for additional copies of Documentation requested by Customer pursuant to Section 3.02. determined in accordance with Rapid Digital LLC then standard rates as of the date Customer’s request for additional copies of the Documentation is received by Rapid Digital LLC .

 

(13)              Effective Date:  The term “Effective Date” shall mean the earlier of the date that the Sales Agreement is executed by Rapid Digital LLC Rapid Digital LLC and Customer or the date Store Locator Script (PSL) is installed or used.

 

(14)              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.

 

(15)              Implement:  The term “Implement” and variants thereof (including, but not limited to, the terms “implementation”, “implementing” and “implemented”) shall mean to load.

 

(16)              Maintenance Services:  The term “Maintenance Services” shall mean Defect resolution services concerning Store Locator Script (PSL) (excluding the System) as provided by Rapid Digital LLC to Customer for the prevailing fees and time and material rates published by Rapid Digital LLC and subject to Rapid Digital LLC standard maintenance terms.

 

(17)              Price:  The term “Price” shall mean the total price to be paid by Customer to Rapid Digital LLC for the System and for licensing Store Locator Script (PSL), as set forth in the Price Schedule.

 

(18)              Restatements:  The term “Restatements” shall mean Section 757 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).

 

(19)              Services:  The term “Services” shall mean Maintenance Services and that certain PHP Store Locator installation, training, telephone support, development and consulting services as requested by Customer and approved by Rapid Digital LLC in writing.

 

(20)              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 IV.

 

(21)              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 PHP Store Locator.

 

(22)              Unauthorized Access:  The term “Unauthorized Access” shall mean any access to Store Locator Script (PSL) except for the exclusive purpose of [Primary Software Purpose], and training employees of Customer in the use of PHP Store Locator.

 

(23)              Unauthorized User:  The term “Unauthorized User” shall mean any individual who accesses Store Locator Script (PSL) except for: (1) employees of Customer authorized by Customer to access Store Locator Script (PSL) and who agrees to maintain the confidentiality of Confidential Information for the exclusive purpose of performing entering store locations and finding store locations, and training employees of Customer in the use of Store Locator Script (PSL) and (2) Authorized Persons authorized in writing by Rapid Digital LLC to access PHP Store Locator.

 

(24)              Updates:  The term “Updates” shall mean the object code for updates, upgrades, new versions, new releases or modifications to Store Locator Script (PSL) as generally made available by Rapid Digital LLC from time to time to Rapid Digital LLC customers for the applicable fee.

 

(25)              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 (60) days thereafter.

 

ARTICLE II:  Store Locator Script (PSL)

 

Section 2.01 -- Grant of License:  Rapid Digital LLC hereby grants to Customer a non-exclusive and non-transferable license to use Store Locator Script (PSL) and to use the Documentation at the Facility for the License Term, subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement. 

 

Section 2.02 -- Delivery:  Customer hereby acknowledges Rapid Digital LLC shall deliver Store Locator Script (PSL) on the Delivery Date.

 

Section 2.03 -- Implementation:  Customer shall install the Store Locator Script (PSL). Customer shall

implement Store Locator Script (PSL) on the System, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 

 

Section 2.04 -- Acceptance:  Store Locator Script (PSL) shall be deemed accepted by Customer ten (10) days after the Delivery Date unless Defect Notice is received by Rapid Digital LLC by such tenth day.  Upon receiving Defect Notice from Customer, Rapid Digital LLC shall review the asserted Defect to determine if the Defect is valid.  If, in the reasonable professional judgment of Rapid Digital LLC the asserted Defect is valid, Rapid Digital LLC shall correct the Defect and resubmit PHP Store Locator for acceptance by Customer.  If, in the reasonable professional judgment of Rapid Digital LLC the asserted Defect is not valid, Rapid Digital LLC shall submit to Customer a written explanation of the reasons why such asserted Defect is not valid. The written explanation of Rapid Digital LLC set forth herein shall be deemed accepted by Customer within ten (10) days after receipt by Customer of such written explanation unless Rapid Digital LLC receives from Customer written notice rejecting such explanation and terminating this Agreement within such ten (10) day period.  Upon receipt of Defect Notice from Customer by Rapid Digital LLC as set forth above, PHP Store Locator shall be deemed accepted by Customer except as to the asserted Defects specified in the Defect Notice.

 

Section 2.05 -- Risk of Loss:  Customer shall assume risk of loss to Store Locator Script (PSL) as of the Delivery Date.  Customer shall keep Store Locator Script (PSL) protected and in good working order, maintained and insured against loss for full replacement value until the date that the Price is paid in full by Customer.

 

Section 2.06 -- Authorized Use:  Customer shall prevent Unauthorized Users from accessing Store Locator Script (PSL).  Customer shall prevent Unauthorized Access to Store Locator Script (PSL). Customer shall promptly inform Rapid Digital LLC 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 PHP Store Locator using third party products for purposes of manipulating, viewing, disclosing or using the internal structure of Store Locator Script (PSL)™ or for creating a database, data dictionary or data model shall be deemed Unauthorized Access.

 

Section 2.07 -- Site Restriction:  Customer shall use PHP Store Locator only on the System and only at the Facility.

 

Section 2.08 -- End Use:  Customer hereby represents and warrants that Store Locator Script (PSL) 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 2.09 -- Services:  Customer may request Services, as approved by Rapid Digital LLC .  All Services shall be subject to the discretion of Rapid Digital LLC and shall be subject to Rapid Digital LLC standard service terms and applicable time and material rates.

 

ARTICLE III:  PAYMENT

 

Section 3.01 -- Price:  Customer shall pay the Deposit on the Effective Date.  Customer shall pay the difference between the Price and the Deposit on the Delivery Date.

 

Section 3.02 -- Documentation Fee:  Additional copies of the Documentation may be purchased by Customer from Rapid Digital LLC upon request by Customer and upon payment of the Documentation Fee.

 

Section 3.03 -- Costs:  Customer shall pay all costs incurred by Rapid Digital LLC in performing this Agreement. Such costs shall include (without limitation) postage, freight, telecommunications, fees charged by third parties, telephone, travel, lodging, per diem, material and reproduction costs.

 

Section 3.04 -- 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 PHP Store Locator, including, without limitation, any applicable sales or use taxes.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer shall not be responsible for paying any income taxes assessed against Rapid Digital LLC .

 

Section 3.05 -- Late Fee:  Any amount which is not paid when due shall be increased by a late charge equal to 1% of such unpaid amount for each month (or portion thereof)  in which such amount is due and not paid.

 

Section 3.06 -- Invoicing and Payment:  Services shall be performed by Rapid Digital LLC at the time and material rates of Rapid Digital LLC prevailing at the time such Services are rendered.  Rapid Digital LLC shall invoice Customer for fees and costs in connection with the Services.  Customer shall pay any such invoice in full on the due date thereof or within thirty (30) days of receiving such invoice (whichever is earlier).

 

ARTICLE IV:  TERMINATION

 

Section 4.01 -- Termination Limitations:  This Agreement shall only be terminated or canceled as provided under this Article IV.

 

Section 4.02 -- Term:  This Agreement shall be valid for the Term.

 

Section 4.03 -- Termination:  Customer may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon providing ten (10) days written notice of termination to Rapid Digital LLC , subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement.

 

Section 4.04 -- Cancellation for Cause:  If Customer violates its obligations under this Agreement, Rapid Digital LLC 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, Rapid Digital LLC shall have the right to cancel this Agreement as of the eleventh day after the date of the Cancellation Notice.

 

Section 4.05 -- Return:  Upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement, Customer shall promptly remove (at Customer’s expense) all customer information and data stored in Store Locator Script (PSL) and return to Rapid Digital LLC the Store Locator Script (PSL), the Documentation and all Rapid Digital LLC materials provided by Rapid Digital LLC to Customer hereunder and shall provide Rapid Digital LLC with a certificate of compliance with this Section 4.05 signed by an authorized representative of Customer.  Orders under the Sales Agreement terminated or cancelled by Customer or changes made by Customer within ten (10) days after the Effective Date or before implementation of Store Locator Script (PSL) on the System has started (whichever is earlier) are subject to Rapid Digital LLC and Manufacturer’s standard return and refund policy in effect, including (without limitation) restocking fees and other applicable fees.  Upon termination or cancellation of this Agreement ten (10) days after the Effective Date or after implementation of  the PHP Store Locator, Rapid Digital LLC shall be entitled to retain all payments rendered to Rapid Digital LLC under this Agreement, including (without limitation) the Deposit, the Price, payment for the Services, and payments in anticipation of Services.

 

ARTICLE V:  WARRANTY

 

Section 5.01 -- Warranty:  Rapid Digital LLC represents and warrants that Store Locator Script (PSL) 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 Store Locator Script (PSL), as determined by Rapid Digital LLC .

 

Section 5.02 -- Third Party Warranties:  Rapid Digital LLC hereby assigns to Customer the benefit of any and all Manufacturer warranties for the Third Party Technology and may cooperate (as determined by Rapid Digital LLC ) with Customer in securing the benefit of any remedies available to Customer under any such Manufacturer warranty.

 

Section 5.03 -- Service Warranty:  Any Services provided by Rapid Digital LLC 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 5.01, 5.04, 5.05 and 5.08.

 

SECTION 5.04 -- DISCLAIMER:  THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 5.01 AND 5.03 ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND Rapid Digital LLC 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 5.05 -- Express Warranties:  Customer hereby acknowledges and agrees that Rapid Digital LLC (including Rapid Digital LLC officers, employees, agents, directors, independent contractors, affiliates, distributors and successors) has not made or granted any express warranties concerning the System, the Services and PHP Store Locator except as expressly set forth in Sections 5.01 and 5.03 of this Agreement.

 

Section 5.06 -- Third Party Claims:  If a final judgment from a court of competent jurisdiction is entered against Customer upholding claims that Store Locator Script (PSL) violates a United States patent, copyright, trade secret or other proprietary rights of a third party in the United States, provided that Customer gives Rapid Digital LLC prompt written notice upon Customer’s knowledge of any such claim, permits Rapid Digital LLC to answer and defend (at Rapid Digital LLC option) such claim or action and provides Rapid Digital LLC with information, assistance and authority to assist Rapid Digital LLC in the defense of such claim or action, Rapid Digital LLC shall perform one or more of the following actions (as determined by Rapid Digital LLC ) 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 Store Locator Script (PSL) with a non-infringing Store Locator Script (PSL) product of substantially equivalent functional and performance capability;

 

(2)           Modification:  Modify Store Locator Script (PSL) to avoid the infringement without substantially eliminating the functional and performance capabilities of Store Locator Script (PSL);

 

(3)           Obtain Agreement:  Obtain a license for use of Store Locator Script (PSL) from the third party claiming infringement for use of PHP Store Locator.

 

Rapid Digital LLC shall have the right to participate or assume the defense (as determined by Rapid Digital LLC ) and Customer shall permit and authorize Rapid Digital LLC to participate in or assume the defense of any such claim or action through legal counsel.  The foregoing remedy does not apply and Rapid Digital LLC 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 Store Locator Script (PSL); (ii) Customer’s failure to use Store Locator Script (PSL) in accordance with the Documentation in effect; (iii) Customer’s failure to use the most current release or version of Store Locator Script (PSL); (iv) Customer’s combination, interface, operation or use of Store Locator Script (PSL) with Third Party Technology; and (v) Rapid Digital LLC 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.  Rapid Digital LLC obligations set forth in this Section 5.06 shall not apply to the Third Party Technology.

 

Section 5.07 -- 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, Store Locator Script (PSL) or any transaction involving Store Locator Script (PSL), 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 Store Locator Script (PSL) as determined by Rapid Digital LLC .

 

Section 5.08 -- Limitation of Damages:  Rapid Digital LLC shall not be liable to Customer in connection with or relating to this Agreement, the System, Store Locator Script (PSL) and any transactions involving Store Locator Script (PSL) 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 Rapid Digital LLC 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 Rapid Digital LLC for any reason and for any cause of action whatsoever in connection with or relating to this Agreement, the System Store Locator Script (PSL) and any transactions involving Store Locator Script (PSL) shall be limited to the license fee for Store Locator Script (PSL).

 

Section 5.09 -- Force Majeure:  Rapid Digital LLC shall not be liable for any failure by Rapid Digital LLC to perform its obligations under this Agreement because of circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Rapid Digital LLC , 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 Rapid Digital LLC , misuse of the System or Store Locator Script (PSL) by Customer or third party, breach of this Agreement by Customer or a third party and any other events reasonably beyond the control of Rapid Digital LLC .

 

Section 5.10 -- Customer Indemnification:  Customer shall release, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Rapid Digital LLC (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 PHP Store Locator by Customer, (including, without limitation, any claim regarding use of Store Locator Script (PSL)  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 Store Locator Script (PSL); (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 (5) investigation or defense of any of the above or in asserting Rapid Digital LLC rights hereunder.

 

Section 5.11 -- Cooperation:  Customer shall cooperate with Rapid Digital LLC by providing Rapid Digital LLC with information concerning Store Locator Script (PSL) and the System as may be requested by Rapid Digital LLC from time to time and by providing Rapid Digital LLC with unrestricted access to the personnel, facilities, computers, computer Store Locator Script (PSL) and data of Customer.

 

Section 5.12 -- 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 5.13 -- Security Interest:  Rapid Digital LLC hereby reserves and Customer hereby grants to Rapid Digital LLC a purchase money security interest in the System and PHP Store Locator to secure payment of the Price by Customer.  In order to perfect such security interest, Customer hereby appoints Rapid Digital LLC as the true and lawful attorney-in-fact of Customer and Customer hereby authorizes Rapid Digital LLC to (1) execute in the name of Customer all forms, documents and financing statements deemed desirable by Rapid Digital LLC , 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 Rapid Digital LLC to perfect such purchase money security interest.

 

Section 5.14 -- Repossession:  If Customer fails to pay the balance of the Price when due (as provided in Section 3.01 of this Agreement), Rapid Digital LLC shall have the right to enter the Facility and to repossess the System and Store Locator Script (PSL) 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), Rapid Digital LLC 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 VI:  INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

 

Section 6.01 -- Ownership and Title:  Title to Store Locator Script (PSL), including all ownership rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets therein or in connection therewith shall be the exclusive property of Rapid Digital LLC .  Customer hereby assigns, transfers and conveys to Rapid Digital LLC any and all rights, title and interests Customer may have or accrue in Store Locator Script (PSL), including (without limitation) any and all ownership rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets therein or in connection therewith.

 

Section 6.02 -- Confidential Information:  PHP Store Locator shall be deemed Confidential Information of Rapid Digital LLC .  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 6.03 -- 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 Rapid Digital LLC under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy; and (iii) is a trade secret as defined under Chapter 688 of the Florida Statutes [§688.002(4)] and the Restatements.

 

Section 6.04 -- Reverse Engineering:  Customer shall not reverse engineer Store Locator Script (PSL) and shall not allow Store Locator Script (PSL) to be reverse engineered.

 

Section 6.05 -- Backup Copy:  Customer may create one copy of Store Locator Script (PSL) (excluding the printed Documentation) at the Facility only for routine archival or backup purposes.

 

Section 6.06 -- Copies:  Except as provided in Section 6.05, Customer shall not copy Store Locator Script (PSL) and shall not allow PHP Store Locator to be copied without the prior written consent of Rapid Digital LLC .

 

Section 6.07 -- Modifications:  Customer shall not modify Store Locator Script (PSL) and shall not allow Store Locator Script (PSL) to be modified without the prior written consent of Rapid Digital LLC .  Customer shall not use Store Locator Script (PSL) or any materials incident thereto to develop computer Store Locator Script (PSL) without the prior written consent of Rapid Digital LLC .  If Store Locator Script (PSL) is modified, such modifications shall be the sole and exclusive property of Rapid Digital LLC shall own any and all rights, title and interests to such modifications and any resulting computer Store Locator Script (PSL), including (without limitation) any and all copyrights, patents and trade secrets therein or in connection therewith.

 

Section 6.08 -- No Contest:  Customer shall not contest or aid in contesting the ownership or validity of the trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, or copyrights of Rapid Digital LLC .

 

Section 6.09 -- Employee Pirating:  Customer shall not induce or solicit (directly or indirectly) any Associate to leave the employ or hire of Rapid Digital LLC .  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 Rapid Digital LLC .

 

Section 6.10 -- U.S. Government Restricted Rights:  If Customer is the U.S. Government or an agency or department thereof (collectively “Government”), Store Locator Script (PSL) 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 Store Locator Script (PSL) Restricted Rights clause at 48 C.F.R. 52.227-19.

 

Section 6.11 -- Proprietary Notices:  Customer shall not remove, alter or obscure any copyright notices or other proprietary legends displayed by or used by Rapid Digital LLC in connection with or related to Store Locator Script (PSL).

 

Section 6.12 -- Trademarks:  Rapid Digital LLC trademarks, trade dress, logos, tradenames or insignia (“Rapid Digital LLC Marks”), including (without limitation) PHP Store Locator, are owned exclusively by Rapid Digital LLC .  Rapid Digital LLC shall retain all rights, title and ownership interests in Rapid Digital LLC 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 Rapid Digital LLC Marks.

 

Section 6.13 -- Continuation:  The terms and conditions of this Article VI shall survive termination and cancellation of this Agreement.

 

ARTICLE VII:  MISCELLANEOUS

 

Section 7.01 -- Assignments:  All assignments of rights under this Agreement by Customer without the prior written consent of Rapid Digital LLC shall be void.

 

Section 7.02 -- Public Announcement:  All public announcements of the relationship of Rapid Digital LLC and Customer under this Agreement shall be subject to the prior written approval of Rapid Digital LLC . Rapid Digital LLC shall have the right to use the name of Customer as a reference for marketing purposes in connection with Store Locator Script (PSL).

 

Section 7.03 -- 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 Store Locator Script (PSL).  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 7.04 -- 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 Rapid Digital LLC and Customer.

 

Section 7.05 -- Severability:  If a provision of this Agreement is rendered invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

 

Section 7.06 -- 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 7.07 -- 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 7.08 -- Governing Law:  This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [State of Governing Law] 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 [County, City and State of Venue].

 

Section 7.09 -- 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 Rapid Digital LLC and to the address set forth on the Sales Agreement for Customer. Notice shall be deemed given on the date of receipt - as evidenced in the case of Certified or Registered Mail by Return Receipt.

 

Rapid Digital LLC :                                        Contact for Mailing Address

 

 

 

Section 7.10 -- Pronouns/Gender:  Pronouns and nouns shall refer to the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural as the context shall require.

 

Section 7.11 -- Bankruptcy:  If Rapid Digital LLC 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, Rapid Digital LLC shall recover attorney fees, expert witness fees, and other costs incurred by Rapid Digital LLC in connection with the bankruptcy proceeding, hearing or trial.

 

Section 7.12 -- Waiver:  Any waiver of a provision of this Agreement by Rapid Digital LLC shall not be binding unless such waiver is in writing and signed by Rapid Digital LLC .  Waiver by Rapid Digital LLC of any breach of this Agreement shall not constitute waiver of any other breach.  Any failure by Rapid Digital LLC to enforce a provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver or create an estoppel from enforcing such provision.

 

Section 7.13 -- Relationship of the Parties:  It is agreed that the relationship of Rapid Digital LLC 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 7.14 -- 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 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 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. The Arbitration shall be administered by MyTechnologyLawyer.com.

 

Section 7.15 -- 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 7.16 -- 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 7.17 -- Equitable Remedies:  The parties hereby acknowledge that damages at law may be an inadequate remedy to Rapid Digital LLC .  Rapid Digital LLC 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.