- 1.
Non-Assignable License- Licensee agrees
that payment conveys to Licensee a non-exclusive, non-assignable license for
the use of the Software solely for the following purposes: - Use in
machine-readable form on company computers and mobile devices; - Generation of copies of the software in machine
readable or printable form for backup purposes in support of Licensee’s use of
the Software on company computers;- License for the
use of the Software is limited to the following individuals: - The number of
timekeepers on the then-current invoice; and - An unlimited number of support staff employed by the
Licensee for the sole purpose of supporting the use by same timekeepers.- The monthly fee
for license and support for the then-current month shall be at the then-current
pricing schedule published by eGlean for the number of timekeepers under (b)(i)
above, or ten (10) timekeepers, whichever is greater. - The parties shall
implement a mutually agreed-upon auditing system to ensure that use of the
software complies with this section. - EGlean shall,
after installation, provide a written document stating the initial effective
operating date of the Software. This shall serve as the start of the Term
unless licensee contests this assessment in writing, in which the start of the
Term may be delayed until the earlier of (1) eGlean and Licensee are in
agreement as to the operating status of the Software or (2) 30 days. - Notwithstanding (e)
above the license term shall start no later than ninety (90) days after the
execution date of this agreement. - The duration of
the license Term is one year (365 days). - At the end of
Term, the license will automatically renew for one (1) year (365 days), at the
then-current pricing schedule published by eGlean unless either eGlean or
Licensee submits 30 day prior written notice of non-renewal.
- The monthly fee
- License for the
- Licensee agrees
2. SUPPORT
- During the Term, EGlean will provide Licensee with support and
maintenance in accordance with Annex A.
3. Payment
- Payment for the
first month of the license is due 30 days from the on the start date of the
Term. - Payment for
following months shall be due on the last business day of each month or the
same day of the month as the start of the Term, whichever is earlier. - If Licensee fails
to remit full payment for a given month within ten (10) days of the due date, a
late charge equal to one and one half percent (1.5%) per month will accrue and
be payable on the amount due.
4. EVALUATION
PERIOD
- Licensee may
terminate the license on or before the date 30 calendar days after the start of
the Term by notifying eGlean in writing. - In the event of
termination per (a) above, no fees shall be due.
5. EARLY
TERMINATION
- Licensee may
terminate the license prior to the end of the Term by notifying Legal55 in
writing prior to the end of that month. Payment for the then-current month
shall be due, along with a cancellation fee equal to the fee for the
then-current month.
6. Proprietary
Rights and Information Protection
- Licensee recognizes
that the Software licensed hereunder constitutes valuable trade secrets of
eGlean. Accordingly, Licensee agrees that it shall protect and hold in
confidence all Software furnished to it by eGlean. - Licensee, whether
through the use of disassembler or any other means whatsoever, including but
not limited to manual, mechanical or electrical, shall not derive source code
from any of the software, object code or other information made available by
eGlean or from any other source whatsoever. Any attempt to do so shall be
deemed a material breach of this agreement and any agreement to which it is
made a part, and notwithstanding any agreement to which it is made a part, and
notwithstanding any provisions herein or in any agreement to which this
agreement is made a part to the contract, shall immediately entitle eGlean to
any and all remedies described hereunder, or such remedies that may exist at
law or equity. - eGlean shall have
the sole and exclusive option to control and initiate any legal, equitable or
administrative proceedings to protect eGlean’s rights in and to Software,
including the licensing thereof. Licensee’s compliance with this section shall
not be deemed to derogate from any of eGlean’s legal or equitable remedies for
breach of any other provisions of this Agreement. Without waiving any legal
remedy, eGlean may elect to seek equitable injunctive relief, it being
acknowledged that eGlean’s remedy at law is inadequate. - The Licensee shall
maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the number and location of all
copies of the Software. The Licensee shall ensure prior to disposing of any
media that any Software contained herein shall have been erased or destroyed
and shall further keep records of such disposal. All of Licensee’s records with regard to the
Software shall be made available to eGlean at all reasonable times at eGlean’s
request, and Licensee shall certify to the truth and accuracy thereof. Licensee
agrees to notify eGlean immediately if any errors are discovered in such
records, and to destroy or return any copies of originals of Software to which
Licensee is not currently authorized hereunder to possess. - At the expiration
of the term of this license, if there is no renewal agreement in place,
Licensee will return to eGlean or destroy all copies of the Software. - Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Licensee shall not be required to destroy or alter any computer
archival and backup tapes or archival and backup files (collectively,
“Archives”), provided that such Archives shall be kept confidential in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement. - A breach by the
Licensee of any of the provisions of this Agreement pertaining to the Software
and use thereof, or any unauthorized use of Software, shall entitle eGlean to
terminate any and all existing licenses of Software to Licensee. Nothing herein
shall be deemed to limit in any way eGlean’s remedies for Licensee’s breach of
this Agreement or any unauthorized use of Software. A breach of any part of
this Agreement shall be deemed a breach of this Agreement whether by expiration
or otherwise. - eGlean
acknowledges that it may as a result of its service hereunder have access to
areas and computers containing attorney-client privileged information of
clients of Licensee. eGlean acknowledges
that it and its employees shall to the extent exposed to such information keep
such information in strict confidence and not disclose or use such information
for any purpose, without the prior express written consent of Licensee in each
and every instance. The obligations of
this paragraph shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement
and shall continue perpetually.
7. Limited
Warranty
- EGlean warrants
that it has full authority to grant the rights granted by this Agreement to
Licensee with respect to the Software without the consent of any other person;
and that neither the performance of Service by eGlean nor the license to use by
the Licensee of the Software will in any way constitute any infringement or
other violation of any copyright, trade secret, trade mark, patent, invention,
proprietary information, nondisclosure or other rights of any third party. - eGlean
represents and warrants that the Software conforms to the specifications and
functions set forth in its documentation and will operate without error during
the term of this Agreement. - EGlean warrants
that the Software, its license to end use by Licensee, and the performance by
eGlean of Service, shall be in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and
regulations. - Except for the warranties set forth above, the Software is provided
“As Is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including
but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. EGlean does not warrant that the function contained in the
Software will meet the requirements of the licensee or that operation of the
Software will be uninterrupted or error-free. Licensee assumes responsibility
for the installation, use and the results obtained from the Software.
8. Limitations of Remedies
- If, during the
term of this license, the Software fails to perform to specifications, eGlean’s
sole responsibility, and the Licensee’s sole and exclusive remedies under this
Agreement shall be that eGlean shall modify or replace Software as delivered to
Licensee so that the modified or replaced Software conforms to the required
specifications. If the Software continues to fail to perform to specifications
for more than 60 days, and Licensee has taken reasonable measures with work
with eGlean to resolve the problem, Licensee may, with written notice,
terminate the Agreement and eGlean shall issue a refund pro-rated for the time
between the notice and the end of the Term. - In no event will eGlean be liable to Licensee for any damages,
including any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential
damages arising out of the use or inability to use the software by the
Licensee, even if eGlean has been advised by the Licensee of the possibility of
such damages, or any claim by a customer of the Licensee.
9. BINDING
Arbitration
- Except in the
event of non-payment by Licensee of invoices, or a violation by Licensee of
paragraph 2 of this Agreement, any controversy between the parties hereto
involving the construction or application of any terms, covenants, or
conditions of this Agreement, or any claim arising out of or relating to this
Agreement will, on the request of one party served upon the other, be submitted
to binding arbitration in accordance with the following provisions: - Any such dispute,
controversy, or claim will be settled by arbitration in the city of
Boston, Massachusetts in accordance with
the Rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect and will
comply with the laws of the State of Massachusetts, except as herein specifically
stated, and judgment upon the reward rendered by the arbitrators may be entered
in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The parties hereby submit to the
jurisdiction of the Superior Court of the State of Massachusetts for the
purposes of confirming any such award and entering judgment thereon.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary that may or may not thereafter be
contained in the rules of the American Arbitration Association, the parties
agree as follows: - Each party will
appoint one person who is knowledgeable in the data processing area and
familiar with the data processing industry to hear and determine the dispute
within twenty (20) days after receipt of notice of arbitration from the
noticing party. The two persons so chosen will select a third impartial
arbitrator and their majority decision will be final and conclusive upon both
parties hereto. If either party fails to designate its arbitrator within twenty
(20) days after the notice provided for herein, then the arbitrator designated
by the one party will act as the sole arbitrator and will be deemed to be the
single, mutually approved arbitrator to resolve the controversy. In the event
the parties are unable to agree upon a rate of compensation for the
arbitrators, they will be compensated for their services at a rate to be
determined by the American Arbitration Association. - The cost of the arbitration will be allocated between
the parties in such proportions as the arbitrators decide. Costs to include
reasonable travel, hotel and transportation costs. The arbitrators will, upon
the request of either party, issue a written opinion of their findings of fact
and conclusions of law.
iii.Upon the
receipt by the requesting party of the written opinion, the requesting party
will have the right, within ten (10) days,
to file with the arbitrators a motion to reconsider the issues raised by
said motion. Upon consideration of the motion the arbitrators will either
confirm or modify the arbitrators’ majority decision, which will then be final
and conclusive upon both parties hereto. The costs of such a motion for
reconsideration and written opinion of the arbitrators will be borne by the moving party. Any motion for
reconsideration filed with the arbitrators will be served simultaneously upon
the other party who will have the opportunity to respond thereto.
iv. The parties
further agree that arbitration proceedings must be instituted within one year
after the claimed breach occurred, and that failure to institute arbitration
proceedings within such period shall constitute an absolute bar to the
institution of any arbitration or other legal proceedings and will constitute a
waiver of all claims arising from any alleged breach of this Agreement.
- 10.
GENERAL PROVISIONS. - SEVERABILITY. In
the event that one or more of the provisions or part thereof in this Agreement
or of any Schedules, Exhibits, or Attachments attached hereto shall, for any
reason, be held to be unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent
jurisdiction such un-enforceability shall not affect any other provision or
part hereof of this Agreement, but this Agreement shall be construed as if such
unenforceable provision(s) had never been contained herein. The remaining
provisions shall be given effect in accordance with their manifest intent. - WAIVER AND
SURVIVAL. The failure of either party to insist in one or more instances upon
strict performance of the covenants of the Agreement, or to exercise any option
herein contained shall not be construed as a waiver, or relinquishment for the
future, of such covenant or option, but the same shall remain in full force. - GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be governed in all respect by the laws of the state of
Massachusetts. The parties agree to submit to the personal and exclusive
jurisdiction of the federal and state courts of the State of Massachusetts with
respect to any disputes arising out of this Agreement subject to the
requirement of binding arbitration as set forth in paragraph 7 of this
Agreement.. - ASSIGNMENT.
Licensee may not sublicense, assign or transfer this Agreement without the
prior written consent of eGlean. Any attempt to sublicense, assign or transfer
any of the rights, duties or obligations without the prior written consent of
eGlean is void. - INABILITY TO
PERFORM. EGlean will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform any part
of this Agreement on the account of an Act of God, Fire, Labor disputes or any
natural, inevitable accident, insurrection or other cause beyond eGlean’s
control. - CONTINUING
OBLIGATIONS. Any obligation or duty,
including but not limited to financial obligations that, by their nature,
extend beyond the expiration or termination of this contract, shall survive any
expiration or termination and remain in effect. - ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
Licensee acknowledges that it has read this Agreement, understands it, and
agrees to abide by its terms and conditions. - HEADINGS. The
headings of the several Articles herein are inserted for convenience in
reference only and are not intended by the parties to be part of or to affect
the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. - ENTIRE AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT, TOGETHER WITH
ALL APPENDICES, RIDERS, EXHIBITS OR OTHER ATTACHMENTS REFERENCED HEREIN,
CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EGLEAN AND THE LICENSEE AND SUPERSEDES
ALL PROPOSALS, ORAL AND WRITTEN, BETWEEN THE PARTIES ON THIS SUBJECT