Data License Agreement
1. License
a. License Grant
Subject to and conditioned on the Licensee's payment of Fees and compliance with all other/the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Licensor hereby grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, and non-transferable (except in compliance with Section 9(g)) license during the Term to use the Data solely for the permitted use set forth in Exhibit A (the "Permitted Use"). The total number of users will not exceed the limits set forth in Exhibit A, except as expressly agreed to in writing by the Parties and subject to any appropriate adjustment of the fees payable hereunder.
b. Use Restrictions
Licensee shall only use the Data for the Permitted Use and shall not disclose, release, distribute, or deliver the Data, or any portion thereof, to any third party without Licensor's prior written consent. Any purpose or use not specifically authorized herein is prohibited unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Licensor. Without limiting the foregoing and except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement, Licensee shall not at any time, directly or indirectly:
(i) copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Data, in whole or in part; (ii) rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, assign, distribute, publish, transfer, or otherwise make available the Data; (iii) reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, decode, adapt, or otherwise attempt to derive or gain access to the source of the Data or methods used to compile the Data, in whole or in part; (iv) remove any proprietary notices included within the Data; (v) publish, enhance, or display any compilation or directory based upon information derived from the Data; (vi) "scrape" or otherwise cause the Data to be downloaded to computer devices in Licensee's ownership, custody or control (except as necessary in the course of the Permitted Use); or (vii) use the Data in any manner or for any purpose that infringes, misappropriates, or otherwise violates any intellectual property right or other right of any person, or that violates any applicable law.
Any violation or other abrogation of Licensee's obligations pursuant to this paragraph shall be deemed a material and incurable breach of this Agreement.
c. Reservation of Rights
Licensor reserves all rights not expressly granted to Licensee in this Agreement. Except for the limited rights and licenses expressly granted under this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement grants, by implication, waiver, estoppel, or otherwise, to Licensee or any third party any intellectual property rights or other right, title, or interest in or to the Data.
d. Delivery
Licensor shall deliver the Data by means of providing access to, and login credentials for, the JPro user interface. Such access shall begin as of the Effective Date.
2. Fees and Payment
a. Fees
Licensee shall pay Licensor the fees ("Fees") set forth in Stripe without offset or deduction. Licensee shall make all payments hereunder in US dollars on or before the due date set forth in Stripe. If Licensee fails to make any payment when due, in addition to all other remedies that may be available:
(i) Licensor may charge interest on the past due amount at the rate of 1.5% per month, calculated daily and compounded monthly or, if lower, the highest rate permitted under applicable law; (ii) Licensee shall reimburse Licensor for all reasonable costs incurred by Licensor in collecting any late payments or interest, including attorneys' fees, court costs, and collection agency fees; and (iii) if such failure continues for thirty (30) days following written notice thereof, Licensor may terminate licensee's access to the Data until all past due amounts and interest thereon have been paid, without incurring any obligation or liability to Licensee or any other person by reason of such termination of access.
b. Taxes
All Fees and other amounts payable by Licensee under this Agreement are exclusive of taxes and similar assessments. Licensee is responsible for all sales, use and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state, or local governmental or regulatory authority on any amounts payable by Licensee hereunder, other than any taxes imposed on Licensor's income.
3. Confidential Information and Data Security
a. Confidential Information
From time to time during the Term, either Party may disclose or make available to the other Party information about its business affairs, products, confidential intellectual property, trade secrets, third-party confidential information, and other sensitive or proprietary information, whether orally or in written, electronic, or other form or media, and whether or not marked, designated, or otherwise identified as "confidential" (collectively, "Confidential Information"). Without limiting the foregoing, for purposes of this Agreement, the Data will be deemed Confidential Information of Licensor. Confidential Information does not include information that, at the time of disclosure is:
(i) in the public domain; (ii) known to the receiving Party at the time of disclosure; (iii) rightfully obtained by the receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a third party; or (iv) independently developed by the receiving Party.
The receiving Party shall not disclose the disclosing Party's Confidential Information to any person or entity, except to the receiving Party's employees who have a need to know the Confidential Information for the receiving Party to exercise its rights or perform its obligations hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Party may disclose Confidential Information to the limited extent required:
(x) in order to comply with the order of a court or other governmental body, or as otherwise necessary to comply with applicable law, provided that the Party making the disclosure pursuant to the order shall first have given written notice to the other Party and made a reasonable effort to obtain a protective order; or (y) to establish a Party's rights under this Agreement, including to make required court filings.
On the expiration or termination of the Agreement, the receiving Party shall promptly return to the disclosing Party all copies, whether in written, electronic, or other form or media, of the disclosing Party's Confidential Information, or destroy all such copies and certify in writing to the disclosing Party that such Confidential Information has been destroyed. Each Party's obligations of non-disclosure with regard to Confidential Information are effective as of the Effective Date and will expire five years from the date first disclosed to the receiving Party; provided, however, with respect to any Confidential Information that constitutes a trade secret (as determined under applicable law), such obligations of non-disclosure will survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for as long as such Confidential Information remains subject to trade secret protection under applicable law.
b. Data Security
Licensee shall use all reasonable legal, organizational, physical, administrative, and technical measures, and security procedures to safeguard and ensure the security of the Data and to protect the Data from unauthorized access, disclosure, duplication, use, modification, or loss.
4. Intellectual Property Ownership
Licensee acknowledges that, as between Licensee and Licensor, Licensor owns all right, title, and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in and to the Data. Licensee further acknowledges that:
(a) the Data is an original compilation protected by United States copyright laws; (b) Licensor has dedicated substantial resources to collect, manage, and compile the Data; and (c) the Data constitutes trade secrets of Licensor.
Licensor may terminate this Agreement without advance notice to Licensee or an opportunity for Licensee to cure and without further obligation or liability/Licensee acknowledges and agrees that it will be considered a material breach by Licensee under this Agreement if Licensee contests any of Licensor's right, title, or interest in or to the Data, including without limitation, in a judicial proceeding anywhere throughout the world.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE DATA IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND LICENSOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. LICENSOR SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ALL WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE. LICENSOR MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND THAT THE DATA, OR ANY PRODUCTS OR RESULTS OF ITS USE, WILL MEET LICENSEE'S OR ANY OTHER PERSON'S REQUIREMENTS, OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, ACHIEVE ANY INTENDED RESULT, BE COMPATIBLE OR WORK WITH ANY SOFTWARE, SYSTEM, OR OTHER SERVICES, OR BE SECURE, ACCURATE, COMPLETE, FREE OF HARMFUL CODE, OR ERROR FREE.
6. Indemnification
a. Licensor Indemnification
Licensor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Licensee from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, or costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees) ("Losses") incurred by Licensee resulting from any third-party claim, suit, action, or proceeding ("Third-Party Claim") that Licensee's Permitted Use of the Data infringes or misappropriates such third party's US intellectual property rights/US patents, copyrights, or trade secrets, provided that Licensee promptly notifies Licensor in writing of the claim, cooperates with Licensor, and allows Licensor sole authority to control the defense and settlement of such claim.
If such a claim is made or appears possible, Licensee agrees to permit Licensor, at Licensor's sole discretion, to (A) modify or replace any such infringing material to make it non-infringing, or (B) obtain rights to continue use. If Licensor determines that none of these alternatives is reasonably available, Licensor may terminate this Agreement, in its entirety or with respect to the affected part or feature of the Data, effective immediately on written notice to Licensee.
This Section 6(a) will not apply to the extent that the alleged infringement arises from (A) use of the Data in combination with data, software, hardware, equipment, or technology not provided by Licensor or authorized by Licensor in writing or (B) Licensee's violation of Section 1(b) of this Agreement.
b. Licensee Indemnification
Licensee shall indemnify, hold harmless, and, at Licensor's option, defend Licensor from and against any Losses resulting from any Third-Party Claim based on Licensee's:
(i) negligence or willful misconduct; or (ii) use of the Data in a manner not authorized by this Agreement,
provided that Licensee may not settle any Third-Party Claim against Licensor unless such settlement completely and forever releases Licensor from all liability with respect to such Third-Party Claim or unless Licensor consents to such settlement, and further provided that Licensor shall have the right, at its option, to defend itself against any such Third-Party Claim or to participate in the defense thereof by counsel of its own choice.
c. Sole Remedy
THIS SECTION 6 SETS FORTH LICENSEE'S SOLE REMEDIES AND LICENSOR'S SOLE LIABILITY AND OBLIGATION FOR ANY ACTUAL, THREATENED, OR ALLEGED CLAIMS THAT THE DATA INFRINGES, MISAPPROPRIATES, OR OTHERWISE VIOLATES ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY.
7. Limitations of Liability
IN NO EVENT WILL LICENSOR BE LIABLE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT UNDER ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, INCLUDING BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, AND OTHERWISE, FOR ANY:
(a) CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, ENHANCED, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, (b) INCREASED COSTS, DIMINUTION IN VALUE, OR LOST BUSINESS, PRODUCTION, REVENUES, OR PROFITS, (c) LOSS OF GOODWILL OR REPUTATION, (d) USE, INABILITY TO USE, LOSS, INTERRUPTION, DELAY, OR RECOVERY OF ANY DATA OR BREACH OF DATA OR SYSTEM SECURITY, OR (e) COST OF REPLACEMENT GOODS OR SERVICES,
IN EACH CASE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER LICENSOR WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES OR SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES WERE OTHERWISE FORESEEABLE. IN NO EVENT WILL LICENSOR'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, UNDER ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, INCLUDING BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, AND OTHERWISE, EXCEED [NUMBER] TIMES THE TOTAL AMOUNTS PAID [AND AMOUNTS ACCRUED BUT NOT YET PAID] TO LICENSOR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IN THE [NUMBER] [YEAR/MONTH] PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR $[AMOUNT], WHICHEVER IS LESS.
8. Term and Termination
a. Term
The term of this Agreement begins on the Effective Date and, unless terminated earlier pursuant to any of the Agreement's express provisions, will continue in effect until one (1) year from such date (the "Initial Term"). This Agreement will automatically renew for additional successive one (1) year terms unless earlier terminated pursuant to this Agreement's express provisions or either Party gives the other Party written notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the then-current term (each a "Renewal Term" and together with the Initial Term, the "Term").
b. Termination
In addition to any other express termination right set forth elsewhere in this Agreement:
(i) Licensor may terminate this Agreement, effective on written notice to Licensee, if Licensee: (A) fails to pay any amount when due hereunder, and such failure continues more than forty five (45) days after Licensor's delivery of written notice thereof; or (B) breaches any of its obligations under Section 1(b) or Section 3;
(ii) Licensor may terminate this Agreement, effective on written notice to the other Party, if the other Party breaches this Agreement, and such breach: (A) is incapable of cure; or (B) being capable of cure, remains uncured thirty (30) days after the non-breaching Party provides the breaching Party with written notice of such breach; or
(iii) either Party may terminate this Agreement, effective immediately upon written notice to the other Party, if the other Party: (A) becomes insolvent or is generally unable to pay, or fails to pay, its debts as they become due; (B) files, or has filed against it, a petition for voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy or otherwise becomes subject, voluntarily or involuntarily, to any proceeding under any domestic or foreign bankruptcy or insolvency law; (C) makes or seeks to make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (D) applies for or has appointed a receiver, trustee, custodian, or similar agent appointed by order of any court of competent jurisdiction to take charge of or sell any material portion of its property or business.
c. Effect of Expiration or Termination
Upon expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, the license granted hereunder will also terminate, and, without limiting Licensee's obligations under Section 3, Licensee shall cease using and delete, destroy, or return all copies of the Data and certify in writing to the Licensor that the Data has been deleted or destroyed. No expiration or termination will affect Licensee's obligation to pay all Fees that may have become due before such expiration or termination, or entitle Licensee to any refund. Notwithstanding any alternative arrangements made between Licensor and Licensee regarding payment of the Fees (e.g., monthly payments), upon expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement all outstanding unpaid balance of the Fees become immediately due and payable to Licensor.
d. Survival
Any rights, obligations, or required performance of the parties in this Agreement which, by their express terms or nature and context are intended to survive termination or expiration of this Agreement, will survive any such termination or expiration, including the rights and obligations set forth in this Section 8(d) and Section 2, Section 3, Section 4, Section 6, Section 7, and Section 9.
9. Miscellaneous
a. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with any other documents incorporated herein by reference and all related Exhibits, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, and representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. In the event of any inconsistency between the statements made in the body of this Agreement, the related Exhibits, and any other documents incorporated herein by reference, the following order of precedence governs:
(i) first, this Agreement, excluding its Exhibits; (ii) second, the Exhibits to this Agreement as of the Effective Date; and (iii) third, any other documents incorporated herein by reference.
b. Notices
All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers, and other communications hereunder (each, a "Notice") must be in writing and addressed to the Parties at the addresses set forth on the first page of this Agreement (or to such other address that may be designated by each Party from time to time in accordance with this Section). The Parties shall deliver Notices by personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier (with all fees pre-paid), facsimile, or email (with confirmation of transmission) or certified or registered mail (in each case, return receipt requested, postage pre-paid). Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Notice is effective only: (i) upon receipt by the receiving Party, and (ii) if the Party giving the Notice has complied with the requirements of this Section.
c. Force Majeure
In no event shall either Party be liable to the other Party, or be deemed to have breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under this Agreement, (except for any obligations to make payments), if and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by any circumstances beyond such Party's reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, flood, fire, earthquake, explosion, war, terrorism, invasion, riot or other civil unrest, strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns or other industrial disturbances, or passage of law or any action taken by a governmental or public authority, including imposing an embargo.
d. Amendment and Modification; Waiver
No amendment to or modification of this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each Party. No waiver by any Party of any of the provisions hereof will be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the Party so waiving. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, (i) no failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any rights, remedy, power, or privilege arising from this Agreement will operate or be construed as a waiver thereof and (ii) no single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege hereunder will preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege.
e. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability will not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.