THIS
AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into on the sign up date, between
Listed First Inc ("Developer"), and ("Client") and shall be effective as of the first day of initial payment or initial demo of the program (the "Effective Date").
RECITALS
WHEREAS,
Developer is engaged in the business of computer application development,
including technical consulting services, software development and maintenance,
WHEREAS,
Client wishes to utilize the services of Developer in connection with the
development and implementation of certain software identified as Local Organic
Dynamic Pages (the "Software").
NOW,
THEREFORE, Developer and Client agree as follows:
1. Scope
of Services
Developer
will perform the services described in Exhibit A ("Developer's Work"
or the "Work"), in order to develop and implement the Software according
to the specifications and completion times set forth therein. Client will
cooperate with Developer's reasonable requests for information and data
necessary for the completion of the Work.
2. Price
and Payment Terms
Client
will pay Developer for the Work at the price and on the terms set forth in
Exhibit A. The price set forth in this Agreement does not include taxes. If
Developer is required to pay any federal, state or local taxes based on the
services provided under this Agreement, these will be separately billed to
client. Developer will not be liable for any interest or penalties incurred due
to late payment or nonpayment of these taxes by Client, but instead Client will
be fully responsible for payment of said interest and penalties.
3. Term and
Termination
Unless
terminated as provided herein, this Agreement will extend to and terminate upon
completion of Developer's Work as provided herein. Client may terminate this
Agreement without cause upon thirty (30) days written
notice. In the event of termination without cause, Client agrees to pay
Developer for all of Developer's Work performed up to the date of termination.
Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach, provided,
however, that the terminating party has given the other party at least
twenty-one (21) days written notice of and the opportunity to cure the breach.
Termination for breach will not alter or affect the terminating party's right
to exercise any other remedy for breach.
4. Ownership
of Intellectual Property
Developer
will retain ownership of all proprietary rights to the Software developed
pursuant to this Agreement, including certain rights, if any, that Developer
has pursuant to a license from another party. Upon full payment of the fees set
forth in this Agreement, Developer will grant to Client a license to install
and use the Software in it own business in accordance with Exhibit B (Software
License Agreement).
5. Confidential
Information
A. All
information relating to Client that is known to be confidential or proprietary,
or which is clearly marked as such, will be held in confidence by Developer and
will not be disclosed or used by Developer except to the extent that such
disclosure or use is reasonably necessary to the performance of Developer's
Work.
B. All
information relating to Developer that is known to be confidential or
proprietary, or which is clearly marked as such, will be held in confidence by
Client and will not be disclosed or used by Client except to the extent that
such disclosure or use is reasonably necessary to the performance of Client's
duties and obligations under this Agreement.
C. These
obligations of confidentiality will extend for a period of 5 years after
the termination of this Agreement, but will not apply with respect to
information that is independently developed by the parties, lawfully becomes a
part of the public domain, or of which the parties gained knowledge or
possession free of any confidentiality obligation.
6. Warranty and
Disclaimer
Developer
warrants the Work will be performed in a workmanlike manner, and in conformity
with generally prevailing industry standards. Client must report any material
deficiencies in Developer's Work to Developer in writing within ninety (90) days of Client's receipt of the Work. Client's
exclusive remedy for the breach of the above warranty will be the
re-performance of Developer's Work within a commercially reasonable time. THIS
WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS, PROPOSALS OR
STATEMENTS MADE ON OR PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT. DEVELOPER
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES.
7. Limitation
of Liability, Indemnification
Neither
party will be liable to the other for special, indirect or consequential
damages incurred or suffered by the other arising as a result of or related to
the performance of Developer's Work, whether in contract, tort or otherwise,
even if the other has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damages.
Client will indemnify and hold Developer harmless against any claims incurred
by Developer arising out of or in conjunction with Client's breach of this
Agreement, as well as all reasonable costs, expenses and attorneys' fees
incurred therein. Developer's total liability under this Agreement with respect
to the Work, regardless of cause or theory of recovery, will not exceed the
total amount of fees paid by Client to Developer.
8. Relation
of Parties
The
performance by Developer of its duties and obligations under this Agreement
will be that of an independent contractor, and nothing in this Agreement will
create or imply an agency relationship between Developer and Client, nor will
this Agreement be deemed to constitute a joint venture or partnership between
the parties.
9. Employee
Solicitation/Hiring
During
the period of this Agreement and for twelve (12) months thereafter, neither
party will directly or indirectly solicit or offer employment to or hire any
employee, former employee, subcontractor or former
subcontractor of the other. The terms "former employee" and
"former subcontractor" will include only those employees or
subcontractors of either party who were employed or utilized by that party
within six (6) months immediately prior to the alleged violation.
10. Non-assignment
Neither
party will assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the prior
written consent of the other party. If Client sells its business to another
person or firm, such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. This Agreement
will inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon the parties hereto, together
with their respective legal representatives, successors and assigns, as
permitted herein.
11. Arbitration
Any
dispute arising under this Agreement will be subject to binding arbitration by
a single Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association (AAA), in
accordance with its relevant industry rules, if any. The parties agree that
this Agreement will be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance
with the laws of the State of u. The arbitration will be held in Utah. The
Arbitrator will have the authority to grant injunctive relief and specific
performance to enforce the terms of this Agreement. Judgment on any award
rendered by the Arbitrator may be entered in any Court of competent
jurisdiction.
12. Attorneys'
Fees
If
any litigation or arbitration is necessary to enforce the terms of this
Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees
and costs.
13. Severability
If
any term of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or contrary to law, it
will be modified to the least extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the
remaining portions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
14. Force
Majeure
Neither
party will be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance of any
part of this Agreement to the extent that such delay is caused by events or
circumstances beyond the delayed party's reasonable control.
15. Waiver and
Modification
The
waiver by any party of any breach of covenant will not be construed to be a
waiver of any succeeding breach or any other covenant. All waivers must be in
writing, and signed by the party waiving its rights. This
Agreement may be modified only by a written instrument executed by authorized
representatives of the parties hereto.
16. Entire
Agreement
This
Agreement, together with any attachments referred to herein, constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter, and
supersedes all prior agreements, proposals, negotiations, representations or
communications relating to the subject matter. Both parties acknowledge that
they have not been induced to enter into this Agreement by any representations
or promises not specifically stated herein.
EXHIBIT B: SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT
PREAMBLE
This
Software License Agreement accompanies an Agreement that has been executed by
the parties. All statements of fact contained in this Software License
Agreement are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in such Agreement.
The terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement control in the event of any
inconsistency between such terms and conditions and the matters set forth in
this Software License Agreement.
RECITALS
WHEREAS,
Licensor owns certain software identified herein,
WHEREAS,
Licensor desires to convey, and Licensee desires to receive, certain limited
rights in said software pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in this
Agreement.
NOW
THEREFORE, Licensor and Licensee agree as follows:
1. Definitions
A. "Software"
means the computer programs and documentation described in a Custom Software
Development Agreement that has been executed by the parties and is attached to
this Agreement, as well as any archival copies of such computer programs and
documentation permitted by this Agreement.
B. "Install"
means placing the Software on a webserver/website
C. "Use"
means (i) executing or loading the Software onto a
website.
2. Grant
of License
Licensor
grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to install and use the Software
for unlimited users at the agreed per user/install price, (the "License").
Licensee will make no copies of the Software except as authorized herein. Title
to the Software will remain vested in Licensor, and nothing in this Agreement
will give or convey any right, title or interest therein to Licensee except as
a licensee under the terms of this Agreement.
3. Term and
Termination
A. The
License commences as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and remains in
force until Licensee stops using the Software or until Licensor terminates this
License pursuant to the terms herein. Upon termination of this agreement,
Licensee will (i) return all copies of the Software
to Licensor without demand or notice, or (ii) permanently delete or destroy all
copies of the Software in its possession and submit to Licensor a sworn
affidavit signed by Licensee attesting to such destruction.
B. Except
as set forth in the provisions of this Agreement that provide for automatic
termination in the event of breach of confidentiality or unauthorized transfer,
if Licensee breaches any other provision of this Agreement, Licensor may
terminate this Agreement, provided, however, that Licensor has given Licensee
at least fourteen (14) days written notice of and the opportunity to cure the
breach. Termination for breach shall not alter or affect Licensor's right to
exercise any other remedies for breach.
4. License
Fee
Licensee
agrees to pay the fee as agreed upon with your sales rep..
5. Limitations
on Use
A. Licensee
agrees that it will use the Software only in its own business, and not directly
or indirectly for the use or benefit of anyone other than Licensee, and only
pursuant to the scope of the grant of the License set forth herein.
B. Licensee
will not decode, alter, decompile, reverse engineer, perform reverse analysis, attempt to reproduce on or disassemble the Software.
6. Limitations
on Transfer
This
License is personal to Licensee and may not be conveyed in any way without the
prior written consent of Licensor. Any purported sale, assignment, transfer or
sublicense without such consent will be null and void ab
initio, and will automatically terminate this Agreement.
7. Confidentiality
Licensee
agrees to observe complete confidentiality with respect to the Software, and
will not copy, reproduce, publicize or otherwise disseminate it to third
parties. Any breach of confidentiality by Licensee will automatically terminate
this Agreement. Licensee agrees that Licensor's remedies at law for breach of
confidentiality are inadequate and that Licensor will be entitled to equitable
relief, including without limitation, injunctive relief, specific performance
and/or other remedies in addition to remedies provided at law.
8. Licensee's
Obligation to Notify of Infringement
Licensee
will immediately notify Licensor of any infringement or attempted infringement
of Licensor's rights in the Software of which it becomes aware. Licensee will
affirmatively cooperate with Licensor in any legal or equitable action that
Licensor may undertake to protect any of its rights in connection with the
Software.
9. Warranty
of Title
Licensor
warrants that it is the lawful owner of the Software and/or that it has the
authority to grant the License specified herein.
10. Software
Warranty and Disclaimer
Licensor
warrants that the Software has been developed in a workmanlike manner, and in
conformity with generally prevailing industry standards. Licensee must report
any material deficiencies in the Software to Licensor in writing within ninety (90) days of the Effective Date of this Agreement.
Licensee's exclusive remedy for the breach of the above warranties will be the
correction of the material deficiency within a commercially reasonable time.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS, PROPOSALS OR
STATEMENTS MADE ON OR PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT. PROVIDER
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES.
11. Limitation
of Liability, Indemnification
A. Neither
party will be liable to the other for special, indirect or consequential
damages incurred or suffered by the other arising as a result of or related to
the use of the Software, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, even if the
other has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damages. Licensor's
total liability under this Agreement with respect to the Software, regardless
of cause or theory of recovery, will not exceed the total amount of fees paid
by Licensee under this agreement.
B. Licensee
will indemnify and hold Licensor harmless against any claims incurred by
Licensor arising out of or in conjunction with Licensee's use of the Software,
as well as all reasonable costs, expenses and attorneys' fees incurred therein.
12. Maintenance
No
software maintenance is included under the terms of this Agreement. Licensor's
obligations with respect to maintenance and support, including upgrades, if
any, will be set forth in a separate written agreement between the parties.
13. Relation
of Parties
Nothing
in this Agreement will create or imply an agency relationship between Licensor
and Licensee, nor will this Agreement be deemed to constitute a joint venture
or partnership between the parties.
14. Arbitration
Any
dispute arising under this Agreement will be subject to binding arbitration by
a single Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association (AAA), in
accordance with its relevant industry rules, if any. The parties agree that
this Agreement will be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance
with the laws of the State of u. The arbitration will be held in Utah. The
Arbitrator will have the authority to grant injunctive relief and specific
performance to enforce the terms of this Agreement. Judgment on any award
rendered by the Arbitrator may be entered in any Court of competent
jurisdiction.
15. Attorneys'
Fees
If
any litigation or arbitration is necessary to enforce the terms of this
Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees
and costs.
16. Severability
If
any term of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or contrary to law, it
will be modified to the least extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the
remaining portions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
17. Force
Majeure
Neither
party will be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance of any
part of this Agreement to the extent that such delay is caused by events or
circumstances beyond the delayed party's reasonable control.
18. No
Waiver
The
waiver by any party of any breach of covenant will not be construed to be a
waiver of any succeeding breach or any other covenant. All waivers must be in
writing, and signed by the party waiving its rights. This
Agreement may be modified only by a written instrument executed by authorized
representatives of the parties hereto.
19. Entire
Agreement
This
Agreement, together with any attachments referred to herein, constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter, and
supersedes all prior agreements, proposals, negotiations, representations or
communications relating to the subject matter. Both parties acknowledge that
they have not been induced to enter into this Agreement by any representations
or promises not specifically stated herein.
Privacy Policy
We understand that privacy is important to you. It is important to us too. The Listed First privacy policy details how we use the information we gather when you use the Listed First.com website and when you subscribe to Listed First's services. We have the highest expectations of privacy for ourselves and seek to deliver the same level of privacy to our customers.
Information Collected The only data collected by Listed First is that information which is explicitly provided during the sign-up for Listed First local marketing services or during ongoing support and maintenance of the account. This information can be separated into three categories:
- Billing Information: Information that is used when verifying your credit card information and for correspondences related to your account.
- Business Information: Information that is related to your business including, but not limited to, its location, products, and services.
- Support Information: Information that is gathered related to your account in order to provide the best possible customer service. This may include the storing of emails and notes related to customer support issues.
How This Data is Used The data provided to Listed First is used to create optimized local listings on behalf of your business. This requires that the business information provided to Listed First be shared with the local search providers included in the program. Business information is never shared for any reason other than to create a listing within a local search providers application. Business information will not be shared with a company that does not meet Listed First's high standards for search quality and integrity. Billing information is never shared, sold, or rented in any form except in the case of legal requirements. Support information is never shared, sold, or rented in any form except in the case of legal requirements.
Credit Card Information Listed First does not directly save any credit card information. All credit card processing is done via our partnership with Authorize.net. Authorize.net offers industry leading security and privacy guarantees. Our partnership with Authorize.net allows us to focus on delivering world-class marketing products and gives our customers the peace of mind that their credit card information is safe and secure.
Protecting Your Information Listed First uses industry standard or above procedures to secure and protect the information you provide to us. As noted above, no credit card information is collected or stored by Listed First directly. Authorize.net provides safe and secure credit card processing on our behalf.
Listed First seeks to offer world-class services and products while providing world-class privacy. If you have any questions about these terms or any question in general, please feel free to contact us at billing@Listed First.com or toll free 1-866-613-4778
Privacy Policy
We understand that privacy is important to you. It is important to us too. The Listed First privacy policy details how we use the information we gather when you use the Listed First.com website and when you subscribe to Listed First's services. We have the highest expectations of privacy for ourselves and seek to deliver the same level of privacy to our customers.
Information Collected The only data collected by Listed First is that information which is explicitly provided during the sign-up for Listed First local marketing services or during ongoing support and maintenance of the account. This information can be separated into three categories:
- Billing Information: Information that is used when verifying your credit card information and for correspondences related to your account.
- Business Information: Information that is related to your business including, but not limited to, its location, products, and services.
- Support Information: Information that is gathered related to your account in order to provide the best possible customer service. This may include the storing of emails and notes related to customer support issues.
How This Data is Used The data provided to Listed First is used to create optimized local listings on behalf of your business. This requires that the business information provided to Listed First be shared with the local search providers included in the program. Business information is never shared for any reason other than to create a listing within a local search providers application. Business information will not be shared with a company that does not meet Listed First's high standards for search quality and integrity. Billing informationis never shared, sold, or rented in any form except in the case of legal requirements. Support information is never shared, sold, or rented in any form except in the case of legal requirements.
Credit Card Information Listed First does not directly save any credit card information. All credit card processing is done via our partnership with Authorize.net. Authorize.net offers industry leading security and privacy guarantees. Our partnership with Authorize.net allows us to focus on delivering world-class marketing products and gives our customers the peace of mind that their credit card information is safe and secure.
Protecting Your Information Listed First uses industry standard or above procedures to secure and protect the information you provide to us. As noted above, no credit card information is collected or stored by Listed First directly. Authorize.net provides safe and secure credit card processing on our behalf.
Listed First seeks to offer world-class services and products while providing world-class privacy. If you have any questions about these terms or any question in general, please feel free to contact us at billing@Listed First.com or toll free 1-866-61-FIRST
