VCG, INC.
VCG LICENSE & SUPPORT AGREEMENT
This VCG License & Support Agreement (“ Agreement
”) is made as of the 29
th
day of September , 2005 (“ Effective Date
”) by and between VCG, Inc. (“ VCG ”), a
Georgia corporation with its principal place of business at 1805
Old Alabama Road, Suite 250, Roswell, GA 30076, and Ablest
Inc. (“ Licensee ”), a Florida corporation with
its principal place of business at 1901 Ulmerton
Road.-Suite 300, Clearwater, FL 33762, and is governed by the
terms and conditions below, which Licensee has read, understood,
and accepted. In consideration for the mutual covenants set forth
herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as set forth herein.
1. DEFINITIONS
Headings are for convenience only and do not define or limit the
scope of any provision hereof. Any term with an initial capitalized
letter shall have the meaning ascribed to it herein;
“includes” and “including” shall mean
“includes/ing without limitation;” and the following
terms shall have the meanings stated:
1.1 Active User .
A Licensee employee individually licensed to use the System,
identified by name, unique Authorized Personnel ID (“
APID ”), and unique password.
1.2 Documentation .
VCG’s instructions on Software use in electronic
form.
1.3 Environment .
Licensee’s computer and technical environment, configuration
for Software use and operation, and Third Party Software that meet
VCG’s recommended requirements for System
operation.
1.4 Sites .
Licensee’s locations where the Software is installed, as
specified in the System Order:
a. Server Sites .
The authorized locations of Licensee’s servers.
b. User Sites .
The authorized locations of Licensee’s personal computers,
wireless or other remote devices, or any other equipment able to
access Licensee’s servers.
1.5 Software .
The licensed Version and configuration of the computer software and
other programs proprietary to and supported by VCG specified in the
applicable System Order.
1.6 System .
Collectively, Software, Documentation, and Enhancements, and
Updates where applicable, and all copies thereof.
1.7 System Key .
VCG’s electronic code, password, or device provided to allow
Licensee to install the number of Server and Active User Licenses
granted in the applicable System Order.
1.8 System Order .
An order for the Software and Documentation substantially in the
form of Exhibit A .
1.9 Taxing Entities .
Specific governmental taxing authorities for which VCG provides
software calculation of taxes.
1.10 Third Party Software .
Computer application and other programs proprietary to VCG’s
licensors specified in the System Order.
1.11 Version .
The Software configuration with a whole-number convention (e.g.,
1.X, 2.X). The then-current Version contains all Enhancements, and
Updates where applicable, (as defined in Exhibit B.3
).
2.1 License Grant .
Subject to the terms of this Agreement, VCG grants to Licensee a
nonassignable, nontransferable, and nonexclusive limited license to
use the Software in object code form and related Documentation
solely for Licensee’s internal use in processing data and
files. Such use shall be only at the Licensee Sites in the US, and
for the number of Active Users, specified in the applicable System
Order for which Licensee has paid the corresponding License Fee.
Licensee shall install and use the Software only at Server and User
Sites specified in the applicable System Order. Licensee must
obtain VCG’s prior written consent to move the Software to a
different Site. At no time shall any APID be assigned to a
different, or used by more than one, individual, nor shall
Licensee’s use of the System exceed the number of Active
Users specified in the applicable System Order without payment to
VCG of the then-current fees for any such additional uses. VCG
reserves the right to audit Licensee’s System at any time to
verify compliance with this Agreement.
2.2 Right to Copy .
Licensee may make server and desk top copies of the Software in
object code solely as needed for archival and backup purposes,
provided that Licensee reproduces and affixes to all full or
partial copies thereof all copyright, trademark, and other
proprietary legends placed on or embedded in the original copy.
Licensee shall maintain a log of the number and location of all
originals and copies of the Software, shall notify VCG if any of
the copies are kept in any location other than a Site, and shall
submit a copy of said log to VCG on request by VCG.
2.3 Environment .
Licensee shall be solely responsible for: (a) providing and
maintaining the Environment, (b) assigning qualified
technical personnel to operate the Software, and (c) making
an Internet connection available for VCG’s use in providing
Support.
2.4 Upgrades and Additional Modules .
From time to time VCG may prepare and offer for license to licensed
users under then-current Support provisions substantial new
Software features or functionality (“ Upgrades
”), and/or separate and distinct functional units of Software
(“ Additional Modules ”). Upgrades and
Additional Modules shall be deemed to be new items of Software, and
are subject to Licensee’s prior written acceptance of
VCG’s then-current terms and conditions and payment of
VCG’s then-current applicable additional License and Support
Fees.
2.5 Support .
In consideration of Licensee’s payment of the first annual
Support Fee, VCG shall provide Licensee Support as described in
Exhibit B for the System during the Initial Term (as
defined therein) in accordance with VCG’s then-current
Support Policy. To request Support hereunder, Licensee shall
designate two (2) personnel with sufficient technical
expertise to operate the System to be liaisons between Licensee and
VCG.
2.6 Other Services .
Licensee may request VCG to provide System installation,
implementation, customization, consulting, and training services
under VCG’s then-current Services Agreement. Fees for all
such other services shall be at VCG’s then-current
rates.
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2.7 Independent Contractors; Warranty .
The parties’ relationship shall be independent contractors,
and nothing herein shall make either party the agent of the other
for any purpose whatsoever. Neither party shall bind or attempt to
bind the other to any agreement or performance of any obligation.
Licensee represents and warrants to VCG that it shall defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless VCG from and against any and all
claims of discrimination or discriminatory practices based on or
arising from use of the System or any portion thereof.
2.8 Third Party Software License Grant .
Use of third party software is restricted to use with the VCG
Software per the terms of this Agreement. Said third party software
vendors are third party beneficiaries of this Agreement only as it
relates to the third party software of that vendor.
3.1 Fees; Expenses .
The fees for the license of the Systems granted hereunder (“
License Fees ”) and for the Initial Term of Support
(“ Support Fee ”) are stated in the applicable
System Order, and shall be paid in accordance with the terms
outlined in the System Order. Licensee shall reimburse VCG for all
reasonable out-of-pocket (including travel and living) expenses
(“ Expenses ”) incurred by VCG in performing its
obligations hereunder.
3.2 Taxes and Other Charges .
All amounts do not include, and Licensee agrees to pay, any
additional sums for all taxes, duties, and other assessments,
however designated or levied, (exclusive of taxes based on
VCG’s net income) for or related to this Agreement, whether
directly to the appropriate authority or indirectly through VCG in
compliance with applicable law. Licensee agrees to defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless VCG from and against all claims,
actions, judgments, liabilities, and expenses (including penalties
and interest levied) arising from or related to Licensee’s
failure to comply with this Section 3.2 .
3.3 Late Payments .
Time is of the essence for all payment terms. Any amounts not paid
when due shall bear interest at the rate of eighteen percent (18%)
per annum, or the maximum legal rate if less, commencing with the
payment due date.
VCG may withhold performance until such sum and interest are paid.
Licensee shall reimburse VCG for all costs of collection, including
reasonable attorneys’ fees.
4. LIMITED WARRANTY
For a period of ninety (90) days from delivery of the System
to Licensee, but in any event commencing no later than thirty
(30) days after the Effective Date, VCG warrants to Licensee
that the Software will perform substantially in accordance with the
Documentation. Licensee acknowledges that the System may not
satisfy all of Licensee’s requirements, and that this limited
warranty is conditioned upon Licensee’s installation of all
Enhancements, and Updates where applicable, which may be provided
under Support; and is expressly subject to the exclusions specified
in Exhibit B.4 .
5. DISCLAIMERS; LIABILITY LIMITATIONS
5.1 Disclaimer of Warranties . Third Party Software provided by VCG is
provided “AS IS” and VCG makes no express or implied
warranties regarding same. The limited warranty set forth in
Section 4 is made for the benefit of Licensee only, and
VCG makes no (and hereby disclaims all) other warranties,
representations or conditions, whether written or oral, or express,
implied, or statutory, including any implied warranties of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, noninfringement,
timely tax compliance, title, system integration, data accuracy, or
quiet enjoyment (all of which are hereby expressly disclaimed) with
respect to the use, misuse, or inability to use
the System (or any copy
or components thereof) or any other products or services provided
by VCG, or their quality or reliability, or otherwise arising under this
Agreement. VCG does not warrant that all Errors can be corrected,
or that operation of the System shall be uninterrupted or
Error-free.
5.2 Exclusive Remedy .
Licensee’s sole and exclusive remedy for any material
nonconformity with the limited warranty specified in
Section 4 shall be for VCG to use commercially
reasonable efforts to, in VCG’s sole discretion, either
correct such nonconformity or replace the nonconforming portion,
provided VCG has received Licensee’s notice during the
applicable warranty period and VCG can duplicate such
nonconformity.
5.3 Limitation of Liability . VCG’s total liability hereunder
shall be in the aggregate and limited to recovery of actual direct
damages not in excess of the total License Fees actually paid to
VCG by Licensee for the nonconforming System, reduced by any amount
due VCG by Licensee.
I n no event shall VCG or
any VCG parent, subsidiary, or affiliate, or any of their officers,
directors, employees or representatives, be liable to any third
party for damages of any kind or nature or in any manner
whatsoever, regardless of the cause of action; or to Licensee for
any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, loss
of profits or goodwill, or tax liability resulting from the use,
misuse, or inability to use the System, Support, or any other
products or services, even if VCG has been notified of the
likelihood thereof.
5.4 Survival .
The parties agree that the limitations provided in this
Section 5 shall survive and continue in full force and
effect despite any failure of consideration or of an exclusive
remedy.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (“IP”);
CONFIDENTIALITY
6.1 Definitions .
Proprietary Information means, collectively and without regard to
form, any third party information which either party has agreed to
treat as confidential and Trade Secrets and Confidential
Information, defined as follows: (a) Trade Secrets means any
information that (i) derives actual or potential economic
value from not being generally known to, and not being readily
ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain
economic value from its disclosure or use; and (ii) is the
subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to
maintain its secrecy. For the purposes of this Agreement with
respect to VCG, Trade Secrets includes the System and derivative
works; and (b) Confidential Information is non-public
proprietary information other than Trade Secrets of value to its
owner, and any data or information defined herein as a Trade Secret
but which is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction not to
rise to the level of a trade secret under applicable
law.
6.2 Ownership .
All right, title, and interest in the System, and all information
and materials related to the System and VCG’s business,
regardless of form, including all trademarks, service marks, trade
names, logos, and symbols used to denote VCG’s products and
services ( " Marks ”), copyrights, patents,
Proprietary Information, and other intellectual property rights
pertaining thereto, and all modifications, derivative works, and
copies thereof (collectively “ VCG IP ”) are and
shall remain vested in VCG. The System is unpublished and
constitutes VCG’s copyrights, Trade Secrets, and other
proprietary rights. Licensee does not claim any ownership or other
proprietary rights in or to any VCG IP.
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6.3 Protection of VCG IP .
Licensee shall not itself or permit any other party to:
a.
Disassemble, decompile,
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