QUOTAHOLDERS’
AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered
into this 22 day of June, 2005, by and between:
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NEW MEDIA LOTTERY SERVICES
INC. , a company
organized and existing in accordance with the laws of Delaware,
with head offices at 370 Neff Avenue, Suite L, Harrisonburg,
Virginia 22801, United States of America, herein represented by its
attorney-in-fact, Mr. Richard Harrod Pedicini, United States
citizen, married, businessman, bearer of Identity Card RNE
Y264111-J and of the Individual Taxpayer’s Registration
(“CPF/MF”) no. 230.797.248-01, resident and domiciled
in the City of São Paulo, State of São Paulo, at Rua
Salvador Correia n°. 218 (hereinafter
“NMLS”); and
II - CYBERCYTE SISTEMAS E SERVIÇOS
LTDA. , a company organized and existing in accordance
with the laws of the Brazil, registered with the General
Taxpayers’ Registry under no. 03.913.309/0001-60,
with head offices in the City of São
Paulo, State of São Paulo, at Rua Barão do Triunfo no.
550, 9° andar, conj. 92, herein represented by its Director,
Mr. José Ari Rodrigues Célia, Brazilian citizen, married,
business administrator, bearer of Identity Card
(“R.G.”) no. 12.444.756 and of CPF/MF no.
059.295.728-44, resident and domiciled in the City of São
Paulo, State of São Paulo, at Rua Barão do Triunfo no.
550, 9°. andar, conj. 95 (hereinafter
“CYBERCYTE”),
RECITALS
WHEREAS , the parties are the
sole quotaholders of “ New Media Serviços de
Internet Ltda. ”, a company organized and existing
in accordance with the laws of the Federative Republic of Brazil,
pending registration with the General Taxpayers’ Registry
under no. 07.411.570/0001-13, with head offices in the City of
Santana do Parnaíba, State of São Paulo, at Rua Pedro
Procópio no. 88, conj. 217 (hereinafter
“COMPANY”);
WHEREAS , NMLS possesses extensive experience in the
establishment, operation and management of lotteries and has
developed and operated a number of Internet lottery programs;
and
WHEREAS , CYBERCYTE and its associated companies possess
extensive expertise in the Brazilian lottery marketplace, operate a
number of lottery/gaming websites, hold two state lottery licenses
awarded by the Brazilian States of Pará and Santa Catarina and
are actively involved in bingo hall ownership and
operation,
THE PARTIES hereby decide to enter into this
Quotaholders’ Agreement (“Agreement”) which shall
be governed by the following clauses and conditions:
Section 1 - Definitions
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1.1
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Quotas - means
all of the quotas of the COMPANY’s capital.
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1.2
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Quotaholders -
means the parties to this Agreement, as qualified in the preamble
of this Agreement.
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Section 2 - COMPANY
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2.1
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The COMPANY has
a capital of R$ 1.000,00 (one thousand reais), represented by 1.000
(one thousand) quotas (“Quotas”) with a nominal value
of R$ 1,00 (one real) each. The COMPANY’s capital is divided
among the Quotaholders as follows:
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(i)
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NMLS owns 50%
(fifty percent) of the Quotas of the COMPANY’s capital;
and
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(ii)
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CYBERCYTE owns
50% (fifty percent) of the Quotas of the COMPANY’s
capital.
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Section 3 - Binding Effect on
Quotas
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3.1
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The provisions
set forth in this Agreement shall be binding upon all of the
COMPANY’s Quotas currently owned by the parties hereto and
any and all Quotas of the COMPANY that such parties may hereinafter
own.
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3.2
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This Agreement
shall be complied with by the COMPANY, the Quotaholders, as well as
the Quotaholders’ respective heirs and assigns. This
Agreement shall be filed in the COMPANY’s head office and the
rights and obligations set forth herein shall be binding on its
signatories and third parties.
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Section 4 - Purpose of the
COMPANY
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4.1
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The purpose of
the COMPANY is to launch Internet lottery programs in Brazil under
the existing lottery licenses issued by the Brazilian State of
Santa Catarina to CYBERCYTE and the Brazilian State of Pará to
WJM Entretenimentos e Participações Ltda.
(“WJM”). CYBERCYTE, in its capacity of holder of 50%
(fifty percent) of WJM’s quotas, confirms that WJM agrees to
the use of its license in accordance with the terms and conditions
of this Agreement. Moreover, CYBERCYTE represents and warrants that
WJM and CYBERCYTE will enter into agreements with the COMPANY
regarding the use of such licenses. The Parties agree that the
COMPANY will apply for state and federal Internet lottery
licenses.
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Section 5 -
Management
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5.1
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The COMPANY
shall be managed by 01 (one) Director to be appointed by the
Quotaholders by mutual and common agreement. The Quotaholders agree
that such a Director shall be Mr. José Ari Rodrigues
Célia, qualified above.
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Section 6 - Revenue
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6.1
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It is
contemplated that COMPANY’s revenue will derive from the sale
of lottery games via the Internet in accordance with the
assumptions and projections to be set out by the
Quotaholders.
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6.2
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The parties
agree that only 80% (eighty percent) of the profits of the COMPANY
will be distributed monthly to the Quotaholders during the first
year of operation of the COMPANY.
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6.3
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The
Quotaholders will jointly determine the best tax scenario in order
to maximize the COMPANY’s after tax profits.
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Section 7 - Term and
Termination
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7.1
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This Agreement
shall commence on the day and year first written above, shall have
a term of 10 (ten) years from the date of its signature (the
“Initial Term”). This Agreement shall be automatically
renewed for an additional 10 (ten) year period unless either Party
informs the other Party in writing at least 90 (ninety) days prior
to the end of each term that it does not intend to renew this
Agreement.
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7.2
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This Agreement
may be terminated by either party upon the default in the
performance by the other Party of its obligations arising under the
terms of this Agreement. In such event, the Party desiring to
terminate this Agreement will provide written notice to the other
party of its intent to terminate and will set forth the reasons for
termination. If the reasons for termination are not resolved to the
satisfaction of the notifying Party within 90 (ninety) days of the
date of such notice, this Agreement will terminate effective as of
the end of such 90 (ninety) days period, provided that if the Party
notified of the others intent to terminate does not concur that it
has defaulted in its obligations under this Agreement or that it
has failed to cure any actual default in its obligations under this
Agreement or that it has failed to cure any actual default on its
part, then the matter will be submitted to binding arbitration in
accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association
and the Agreement will not terminate, pending the resolution of the
matter in arbitration. Upon termination of this Agreement, both
parties shall be released of all obligations under this Agreement
save and except for obligations incurred prior to
termination.
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The parties
agree to jointly share in any costs associated with the termination
of the COMPANY. The parties will prepare and evaluate the costs
associated with the dissolution of business and will fund these
costs on a timely basis. Upon the effective date of any termination
of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever (a) the license to use
the equipment, goods or other property provided for shall be
terminated; (b) both Parties shall be entitled to repossess
forthwith and shall deliver to both Parties forthwith, all
equipment, goods and other property supplied by the Parties
pursuant to this Agreement; (c) the license to use the NMLS
Software shall be terminated; (d) the COMPANY shall immediately
cease using the NMLS Software; and (e) the COMPANY shall
immediately cease using the WJM and CYBERCYTE gaming
licenses.
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7.4
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Upon
termination of this Agreement, the parties will have the right to
terminate without any liability any licenses that such parties may
have granted to the COMPANY.
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Section 8 -
Obligations
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8.1
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Obligations of
NMLS to COMPANY.
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8.1.1
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NMLS shall,
among other obligations and without the COMPANY incurring any cost
or expense:
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(i)
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design the
lottery games, design the web interface API that allows COMPANY to
operate these games from a website and assist in the integration of
the COMPANY’s website and the lottery games;
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(ii)
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provide to the
COMPANY free of charge limited rights to its Internet
lottery/gaming systems;
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(iii)
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ensure that any
third party licenses required to operate its Internet
lottery/gaming systems are maintained operational and in good order
and permit the COMPANY to use such licenses;
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(iv)
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provide to the
COMPANY free of charge the management of its Internet
lottery/gaming systems;
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(v)
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provide to the
COMPANY a royalty-free license to use the NMLS software described
in Schedule 1 to this Agreement;
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(vi)
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provide free of
charge to the COMPANY lottery expertise and general operational
management services; and
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(vii)
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provide free of
charge to the COMPANY personnel of sufficient caliber and
experience to deliver the obligations set out above.
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8.1.2
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NMLS shall also
make available to the COMPANY by means of loans the funds necessary
for the COMPANY to carry out its business. Such funds will be made
available at the interest rate of 01% (one percent) per month
calculated over the principal amount and a 01 (one) one time
premium of 10% (ten percent) calculated over the principal amount
of the loan will also be due. Such loans are to be accounted for
half in dollars, half in reais. The exchange rate to be used is the
average of the PTAX 800 buy and sell rates at the close of the
previous day. Reais are to be adjusted for inflation according to
the variation of the INPC between the date when the funds are made
available and the date when the payments are made. Interest will be
calculated over the amount of the principal and the 01 (one) time
premium. CYBERCYTE must approve any such loans in writing (which
approval shall not be unjustifiably withheld or delayed). Such
approval shall be granted or not by means of a written notice sent
to NMLS within 10 (ten) days counted as of the date that CYBERCYTE
receives a written notice sent by NMLS. In the event that CYBERCYTE
does not send a written notice to NMLS, the approval shall be
deemed to have been granted. Any loans made without such approval
being granted shall not be binding on the COMPANY. In no event
shall CYBERCYTE have an obligation to pay to NMLS any amounts made
available to the COMPANY in accordance with the provisions set
forth in this Section’s text.
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8.2
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Obligations of
CYBERCYTE to COMPANY.
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8.2.1
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CYBERCYTE
shall, among other obligations and without the COMPANY incurring
any cost or expense:
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(i)
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using NMLS
templates, assist NMLS in the design of the lottery games and the
website intended for Brazil and provide free of charge to the
COMPANY all requisite local language translation
services;
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(ii)
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provide to the
COMPANY free of charge the right to use its registration and
financial transaction systems;
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(iii)
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use best
efforts to ensure that any third party licenses required to operate
its registration and financial transaction systems are maintained
operational and in good order and permit the COMPANY to use such
licenses;
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(iv)
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use its best
efforts to ensure that the lottery licenses issued by the Brazilian
State of Pará to WJM and the Brazilian State of Santa Catarina
to CYBERCYTE are maintained operational and in good
order;
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(v)
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enter into the
License Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Schedule 3 and maintain such an agreement valid during the term of
this Agreement;
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(vi)
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use best
efforts to cause WJM to enter into an equivalent Portuguese version
of the License Agreement attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Schedule 2 and use best efforts to cause WJM to maintain such an
agreement valid during the term of this Agreement;
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(vii)
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provide to the
COMPANY free of charge the management of its registration and
financial transaction systems;
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(viii)
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provide free of
charge to the COMPANY advice and guidance on Brazilian business
procedures, funds repatriation and taxation issues;
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(ix)
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provide free of
charge to the COMPANY local lottery expertise;
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(x)
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provide access
to its database of non-current Internet users for the purpose of
marketing the lottery games and the website intended for Brazil.
For such purpose, non-current Internet users are defined as users
which have not visited the websites of CYBERCYTE and its associated
companies during 2 (two) months. The terms and conditions of such
an access are set forth in Schedule 4 to this Agreement;
and
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(xi)
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provide free of
charge to the COMPANY personnel of sufficient caliber and
experience to deliver the obligations set out above.
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8.2.2
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CYBERCYTE shall
also make available to the COMPANY by means of loans the funds
necessary for the COMPANY to carry out its business. Such funds
will be made available at the interest rate of 01% (one percent)
per month calculated over the principal amount and a 01 (one) one
time premium of 10% (ten percent) calculated over the principal
amount of the loan will also be due. Such loans are to be accounted
for half in dollars, half in reais. The exchange rate to be used is
the average of the PTAX 800 buy and sell rates at the close of the
previous day. Reais are to be adjusted for inflation according to
the variation of the INPCbetween the date when the funds are made
available and the date when the payment is made. Interest will be
calculated over the amount of the principal and the 01 (one) time
premium. NMLS must approve any such loans in writing (which
approval shall not be unjustifiably withheld or delayed). Such
approval shall be granted or not by means of a written notice sent
to CYBERCYTE within 10 (ten) days counted as of the date that NMLS
receives a written notice sent by CYBERCYTE. In the event that NMLS
does not send a written notice to CYBERCYTE, the approval shall be
deemed to have been granted. Any loans made without such approval
being granted shall not be binding on the COMPANY. In no event
shall NMLS have an obligation to pay to CYBERCYTE any amounts made
available to the COMPANY in accordance with the provisions set
forth in this Section’s text.
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Section 9 - Representations and
Warranties
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9.1
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Each of the
parties represents and warrants that:
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(i)
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it has full
power and authority to enter into, exercise its rights and perform
and comply with this Agreement and with all other related documents
to which it is a party; and
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(ii)
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all actions,
conditions and things required to be taken, fulfilled and done
(including the obtaining of necessary consents, approvals,
authorizations, exemptions, filings, licenses, orders, permissions,
recordings or registrations) have been taken, fulfilled and
done:
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(a)
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to enable it to
lawfully enter into, exercise its rights and perform and comply
with this Agreement and with all other related documents to which
it is a party; and
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(b)
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to ensure that
its obligations under such documents are valid, legally binding and
enforceable; and
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(iii)
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it will use
best efforts to permit the COMPANY to carry out its business as set
forth in the COMPANY’s Corporate Charter and in this
Agreement.
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9.2
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NMLS and
CYBERCYTE each acknowledge and agree that all data relating to a
customer of the COMPANY’s Internet lotteries, including
names, addresses and any other personal information (“Lottery
Customer Data”) is the property of the COMPANY.
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9.3
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NMLS and
CYBERCYTE each represent and warrant that:
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(i)
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it has the
right and corporate authority to enter into this Agreement and has
all the necessary rights to perform its obligations under this
Agreement;
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(ii)
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it has
sufficient rights to the technology and the systems covered by this
Agreement and the right to transfer such rights for transactions as
contemplated under this Agreement;
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(iii)
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it will use and
process Lottery Customer Data only in accordance with this
Agreement; and
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(iv)
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its entry into
this Agreement does not breach any other agreement to which it is a
party.
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9.4
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CYBERCYTE
represents and warrants that:
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(i)
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State lottery
licenses have been awarded to CYBERCYTE by the Brazilian State of
Santa Catarina and to WJM by the Brazilian State of Pará and
that such companies are the registered owners of and operators of
the Internet games made available by means of such
licenses;
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(ii)
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CYBERCYTE and
WJM are in good standing before the Brazilian States of Santa
Catarina and Pará and the licenses granted to CYBERCYTE and
WJM are valid in all of the Federative Republic of
Brazil;
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(iii)
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it legally and
validly manages and maintains one bingo hall in Rio de Janeiro
through its associated company, Hunter Representação e
Locação de Equipamentos Ltda.; and
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WJM legally and
validly manages and maintains the following lottery/gaming websites
within Brazil: www.lotogames.com.br , www.lotobanana.com.br , www.lotobacaninha.com.br , www.lotodiitroya.com.br , www.z10.com.br , www.biglotobrasil.com.br and
www.caraoucoroa.com.br
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9.5
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The execution
and delivery of, and the performance by it of its obligations under
this Agreement and related documents, do not and will not result in
a breach of:
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(i)
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any provision
of its Corporate Charter, memorandum or articles of association,
where applicable; or
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(ii)
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any law,
contract, agreement, license, permit, order, judgment or decree of
any court or governmental agency to which it is a party or by which
it is bound.
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9.6
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This Section 9
shall survive the expiry or earlier termination of this
Agreement.
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Section 10 -
Non-Competition
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10.1
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Except if
otherwise provided for in this Agreement, NM
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