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SHANDA INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LTD - 20-F - 20050531 - EXHIBIT_4
EXHIBIT 4.12
SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT
E-SALES SYSTEM
DECEMBER 28, 2004
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
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SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT
THIS SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into by and
between the following Parties on December 28, 2004 in Shanghai:
(1) Shengqu Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China
(the "PRC") and having its registered address at Room 638-7, Building 2,
351 Guoshoujing Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai, the PRC
("Shengqu" or the "Licensor");
(2) Shanghai Shanda Networking Co., Ltd., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 402-B,
727 Zhangjjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, the PRC ("Shanda
Networking");
(3) Nanjing Shanda Networking Co., Ltd., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 801,
High-technology Area, Nanjing, the PRC ("Nanjing Shanda "); and
(4) Hangzhou Bianfeng Networking Co., Ltd., a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at
Floor 18, 160 Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the PRC ("Bianfeng").
For the purpose of this Agreement, Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and
Bianfeng shall be referred to collectively as the "Licensees".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, The Licensor owns the software program of Licensed Software (as defined
below);
WHEREAS, The Licensor and Shanda Networking entered into a software licensing
agreement on December 9, 2003 (the "Original Software License Agreement"),
pursuant to which, Shanda Networking has the right to install and operate the
Licensed Software on the Designated Computer and to grant to its customers the
right to use such Licensed Software;
WHEREAS, Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng desire to license the Licensed Software;
WHEREAS, The Licensor is willing to license the Licensed Software to Nanjing
Shanda and Bianfeng in addition to Shanda Networking.
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WHEREAS, Shanda Networking and the Licensor wish to terminate Original Software
License Agreement and enter into this new software license agreement together
with Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng.
NOW AND THEREFORE, the parties through consultations agree as the follows:
1 DEFINITIONS.
The terms concerned used in this Agreement are hereby defined as follows:
1.1 "Licensed Program" means the executable processing programs of licensed
information, which is composed of various modules in the Licensed Software
package provided by the Licensor.
1.2 "Licensed Information" means any information concerning the Licensed
Program, which is owned by the Licensor and is licensed to the Licensees
together with the Licensed Program. Licensed Information includes such
information as input form, user manual, interface format and input/output
format and is delivered to and used by the Licensees as confidential
information or proprietary property of the Licensor.
1.3 "Licensed Software" mean the e-sales system 2.0, which include the
Licensed Program and Licensed Information.
1.4 "Authorized Personnel" means the employees of the Licensees and personnel
from third parties who work on behalf of the Licensees under a contract
(which shall include confidentiality clause) entered into and between the
Licensees and the third party.
1.5 "Upgrade Version" means the Licensed Software comprising of Licensed
Program and/or the Licensed Information to which updating, enhancements,
corrections, additions of BUG patches or other changes have been made. The
exterior form of the Update Version is reflected by changes to the version
numbers. For an example, in the version number 2.1.3, a change in the
first number from left to right means the occurrence of a bigger version
of the software, a change in the second number means substantial
improvements to the software performance, and a change in the third number
means slight improvements to the software performance.
1.6 "Designated Computer" means the computers and the upgraded computers
thereof installed in the offices of the Licensees.
1.7 "Confidential Information" means the technical information and management
information which have not been publicly disclosed, can bring economic
benefits to obligees, have practicability and are subject to the
confidential measures adopted by the obligees, including but not limited
to
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computer software, technical parameter, price list, design, software
documentation, manuals, models and account tables.
2 GRANT OF LICENSE AND LIMITATIONS
2.1 License to Use the Licensed Software. In accordance with the terms and
conditions hereof, the Licensor agrees to grant to the Licensees and the
Licensees agree to accept a nontransferable and non-exclusive license of
the Licensed Software, pursuant to which the Licensees shall be allowed to
install and operate the Licensed Software on the Designated Computers and
to grant to its customers the right to use such software system.
3 FEES
3.1 In consideration of the license granted by the Licensor of the Licensed
Software and that Shanda Networking had paid all fees of RMB 6,000,000 to
the Licensor in accordance with the Original Software License Agreement,
now (i) Nanjing Shanda agrees to pay installation fee of RMB 1,925,000 to
Shanda Networking, and (ii) Bianfeng agrees to pay fees installation fee
of RMB 275,000 to Shanda Networking.
3.2 Shengqu shall grant the Licensees the license and distribution right in
the specific regions from December 9,2005 to December 31, 2005. From the
first month after the installation of the Licensed Software on the
Designated Computer, the Licensee shall in addition pay the Licensor a
revenue sharing fee, the calculation formula of which is: revenue sharing
fee = sales revenue realized by the Licensee through the use of computers
which have installed the Licensed Software x 15%.
4 MONTHLY PAYMENTS
The Licensees shall make monthly installation fees to Shengqu as set forth:
4.1.1 The Licensee shall pay the Licensor 50% of the installation fee within
three (3) days of the effective date of this Agreement;
4.1.2 The Licensee shall pay the Licensor the rest 50% of the installation fee
within five (5) days of providing of the Licensed Software by the Licensor
according to Article 3.1.
4.1.3 Subsequent to the installation and formal operation of the Licensed
Software, the Licensee shall pay the Licensor revenue sharing fee on a
monthly basis, and payment of the revenue sharing fee of each month shall
be made within fifteen (15) days of the end of such month.
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5 ORIGINALITY WARRANTY
5.1 The Licensor warrants that the Licensed Software does not infringe any
copyright, patent or trademark or proprietary information of any third
Party.
5.2 In the event of any legal proceedings or claims by a third party against
the Licensees alleging an infringement of any PRC copyright, patent or
trade secrets owned by such third party in connection with the use of the
Licensed Software or any part thereof within the scope of the license
hereunder, the Licensor will reimburse the Licensees for any cost, expense
and loss and the litigation fees and attorney fees payable by the
Licensees according to the final court, provided that (a) the Licensees
promptly inform the Licensor of the claims relating to said infringements,
(b) the Licensees grants the Licensor full authorization and provide the
Licensor with all information and assistance necessary for enabling the
Licensor to defend the claims, and (c) the Licensor has full control over
the defending of the claims and the negations relating to the compromise
and settlement of the claims.
5.3 If the Licensees's use of the Licensed Software will infringe or in the
Licensor's opinion is likely to infringe the copyright, patent or trade
secrets alleged by the third party in the above mentioned claims, the
Licensor shall be entitled to adopt any measures to enable the Licensees
to continue to use the Licensed Software, or the Licensor may replace it
with substitutes or modify the Licensed Software so that it will be free
of infringement and at the same time it can achieve the equivalent
function as the Licensed Software.
5.4 Notwithstanding anything provided herein, the Licensor shall not be liable
for infringement of copyright, patent or trade secret arising out of any
of the following circumstances:
(a) the latest version of the Licensed Software, which is free of said
infringement, has been provided to the Licensees for free without
any changes, and the Licensees still uses other versions;
(b) the program and data of the Licensed Software has been provided to
the Licensees based on thorough studying. The licensees uses the
Licensed Software together with other program or dada, and had the
Licensees not done so, said infringement would have been avoided.
However, the Licensees fails to avoid the use of the Licensed
Software together with other program and data;
(c) the Licensees uses the Licensed Software on computers other than the
Designated Computer.
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6 TERM AND TERMINATION
6.1 The term of this Agreement shall be one (1) years from date on which this
Agreement is signed by all parties hereto. During the term of this
Agreement the Licensees shall not unanimously terminate this Agreement.
6.2 This Agreement will continue for successive one (1) year terms until
terminated by the Licensor providing thirty (30) days notice to the
Licensees of its intent to terminate this Agreement at the end of the term
hereof or the then-current term of this Agreement.
7 APPLICABLE LAWS
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China.
8 GENERAL PROVISIONS
This Agreement and the exhibits hereof signed by the Parties constitutes the
entire agreement between the Parties hereto with respect to the subject matter
hereof, merges all discussions between them and supersedes and replaces any and
every other prior or contemporaneous agreement, understanding or negotiation
that may have existed between the Parties. No amendment to this Agreement shall
be effective until the Parties mutually agree in the form of a written
instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have each caused this Agreement to be executed
and delivered by a duly authorized representative as of the date first above
written.
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By:___________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By:___________________________
Name: Chen Danian
Title: Senior Vice President
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By:___________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: President
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By:___________________________
Name: Wang Jingying
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 4.22
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
THE AGE
DECEMBER 28, 2004
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
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ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement")
is entered into as of December 28, 2004 ("Effective Date") by and among:
(1) SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China
(the "PRC") and having its registered address at Room 638-7, Building 2,
No. 351 Guoshoujing Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai, the PRC
("Shengqu" or "Licensor");
(2) SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 402-B,
No. 727 Zhangjjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, the PRC ("Shanda
Networking");
(3) NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 801,
18 F International Garden Apartment, High-technology Area, Nanjing, the
PRC ("Nanjing Shanda "); and
(4) HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at
Floor 18, 160 Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the PRC ("Bianfeng").
For the purpose of this Agreement, Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and
Bianfeng shall be referred to collectively as the "Licensees".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Shengqu engages in the business of developing, distributing and selling
computer games, including online games played by multiple users;
WHEREAS, the Licensees engage in the business of the operating, publishing and
selling online games;
WHEREAS, Shengqu and Shanda Networking had entered into a online game software
distribution and license agreement on May 1, 2004 and Shengqu granted the Shanda
Networking from May 1, 2004 to April
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30, 2005 (i) a license to distribute and sell an online game known as the Game
(as defined in clause 1.4) in specific districts (the "Territory", as defined in
clause 1.6) and (ii) a right to manage and operate servers for the Game, to
provide technical support to users of the Game, to bill users, and to provide
marketing services, each in the Territory (the "Services"); and
WHEREAS, Shanda Networking desires to sublicense and distribute the Game to
Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng from January 1, 2005 to April 30, 2005. Shengqu
agrees to the sublicense and distribution and Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng
desires to gain the sublicense and distribution.
WHEREAS, Shengqu desires to license and distribute the Game to Shanda
Networking, Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng in specific regions from May 1, 2005 to
December 31, 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual consideration
received and to be received pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree as
following. This Agreement will replace the online game software distribution and
license agreement between Shanda Networking and Shengqu dated on May 1, 2004.
1. DEFINITIONS.
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following
expressions shall have the meanings set forth below:
1.1 "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a
legal holiday in the PRC.
1.2 "Client Software" shall mean software sold, provided or distributed to the
users and therefore, to be loaded onto the user's personal computer.
1.3 "Server Software" shall mean system software and a proprietary database
(including the content and records located in such database) located on
servers connected to the Internet.
1.4 "Game" shall mean an online game known as The Age.
1.5 "Intellectual Property" shall mean any and all (by whatever name or term
known or designated) tangible and intangible and now known or hereafter
existing (a) rights associated with works of authorship throughout the
universe, including, but not limited to, copyrights (including without
limitation, the sole and exclusive right to prepare "derivative works of
the copyrighted work and to copy, manufacture,
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reproduce, distribute copies of, modify, perform and display the
copyrighted work and all derivative works thereof), moral rights
(including without limitation any right to identification of authorship
and any limitation on subsequent modification) and mask-works; (b) rights
in and relating to the protection of trademarks, service marks, trade
names, goodwill, rights of publicity, merchandising rights, advertising
rights and similar rights; (c) rights in and relating to the protection of
trade secrets and confidential information; (d) patents, designs,
algorithms and other industrial property rights and rights associated
therewith; (e) other intellectual and industrial property and proprietary
rights (of every kind and nature throughout the universe and however
designated) relating to intangible property that are analogous to any of
the foregoing rights (including without limitation logos, rental rights
and rights to remuneration), whether arising by operation of law,
contract, license or otherwise; (f) registrations, applications, renewals,
extensions, continuations, divisions or reissues thereof now or hereafter
in force throughout the universe (including without limitation rights in
any of the foregoing); and (g) rights in and relating to the sole and
exclusive possession, ownership and use of any of the foregoing throughout
the universe, including without limitation, the right to license and
sublicense, assign, pledge, mortgage, sell, transfer, convey, grant, gift
over, divide, partition and use (or not use) in any way any of the
foregoing now or hereafter (including without limitation any claims and
causes of action of any kind with respect to, and any other rights
relating to the enforcement of, any of the foregoing).
1.6 "Territory" shall include East China, North-east China, North China,
North-west China, South-west China, and Central-south China. East China
include Shanghai, Jiangsu province, Zhejiang province, Anhui province,
Fujian province, Jiangxi province and Shandong province; North-east China
include Liangning province, Jilin province and Heilongjiang province;
North China include Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei province, Shanxi province and
Inner Mongolia autonomous region; North-west China include Shanxi
province, Gansu province, Qinghai province, Ningxia autonomous region and
Xinjiang autonomous region; South-west China include Chongqin, Sichuan
province, Guizhou Province, Yunnan province and Xizhang autonomous region.
Central-south China include Henan province, Hubei province, Guangdong
province, Guangxi autonomous region and Hainan province.
2. DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
2.1 Shanda Networking shall reserve an exclusive right to distribute and sell
the Game and its peripheral products in North China, North-west China and
South-west China;
Shanda Networking grants Nanjing Shanda an exclusive license to distribute
and sell the Game and its peripheral products in Central-south China and
East China;
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Shanda Networking grants Bianfeng an exclusive license to distribute and
sell the Game and its peripheral products in North-east China.
2.2 The Licensees shall, during the term of this Agreement, diligently and
faithfully provide the Services, distribution and sell the Game and its
peripheral products in the Territory and shall use its best endeavors to
maintain the goodwill of Shengqu in the Territory. The Licensees shall
leave in position and not cover or erase any notices or other marks
(including, without limitation, details of patents or notices that a
trademark design or copyright relating to the Game is owned by Shengqu or
a third party) which Shengqu may place or affix to the Game.
2.3 During the term of this Agreement, the Licensees shall not sell,
sublicense, export or assist in or be a party to the export of the Game
outside the Territory.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1 Shengqu expressly covenants and warrants that it has good title or
authorization to the Game, Client Software, Server Software and the right
to license their use to the Licensees free of any proprietary rights of
any other party or any other encumbrance whatsoever.
3.2 Shengqu acknowledges that ownership rights in all data and data files
(including, but not limited to, user data, data recorded and stored in the
game database, connection log, billing log, chatting log and other related
data) which are generated by the servers during operation of the Game
within the Territory, and the contents of related documentation, and
Intellectual Property Rights therein or associated therewith, will remain
with The Licensees, who will have the exclusive right to protect the same.
3.3 The Licensees agree to report to Shengqu any known infringements, illegal
uses or misuses of the Intellectual Property Rights of Shengqu in
connection with the Game in its original and/or localized form and any
part thereof, the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software,
and the contents of related documentation in the Territory. The Licensees
agrees to assist Shengqu in enforcing or obtaining protection of such
items and acknowledges that Shengqu shall have the sole right to bring a
legal action or suit for infringement thereof. Such assistance shall be at
Shengqu's expense unless the matter to which such assistance applies
arises out of or from or is related in any way to the breach by the
Licensees of any term or condition of this Agreement or by the Licensees'
willful misconduct, in which case such assistance shall be at the
Licensees' expense.
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4. INITIAL PAYMENT
4.1 In consideration of the rights have been granted by Shengqu to Shanda
Networking from January 1, 2005 to April 30, 2005, and Shanda Networking
had paid to Shengqu the initial fees of RMB 5,000,000, now (i) Nanjing
Shanda should pay to Shanda Networking the sublicense fees of RMB
1,170,000, and (ii) Bianfeng should pay to Shanda Networking the
sublicense fees of RMB 170,000
4.2 Shengqu shall grant the Licensees the license and distribution right in
the Territory from May 1,2005 to December 31, 2005, the Licensees will pay
the initials in this period: (i) Shanda Networking should pay to Shengqu
RMB 660,000; (ii) Nanjing Shanda should pay to Shengqu RMB 2,310,000; and
(iii) Bianfeng should pay to Shengqu RMB 330,000.
5. MONTHLY ROYALTY PAYMENTS
The Licensees shall make monthly royalty payments to Shengqu as following:
5.1 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu 26 % of the revenues received in
connection with operating the Game.
5.2 The Licensees shall provide an income statement for each month to Shengqu
for its review and confirmation by the 10th day of the following month.
5.3 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu the monthly royalty payment for each
month by the 30th day of the month after the month in which Shengqu
confirms the income statement under Clause 5.2.
5.4 Shengqu shall provide The Licensees the receipt for a monthly royalty
payment by the 15th day after the Licensees makes such monthly royalty
payment.
6. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be for a period from January 1, 2005 to
December 31, 2005.
7. RIGHTS ON TERMINATION
Upon termination of this Agreement:
7.1 All of the Licensees's rights with respect to the Game, in its original
and/or localized form and any part
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thereof, the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software, the
tools, and the codes will automatically and immediately terminate, and The
Licensees shall immediately cease to use the Game in its original and/or
localized form and any part thereof, the game engine, the Client Software,
the Server Software, the tools, and the codes, and shall destroy or return
(at Shengqu's option) any materials representing the same to Shengqu,
along with a written confirmation of destruction or return, signed by an
officer of The Licensees.
7.2 Any termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights and
obligations accrued as of the date of the termination. For the avoidance
of doubt, any monthly royalty payment accrued prior to the termination
shall be payable notwithstanding the termination and the payment shall be
governed to the same extent by the terms of monthly royalty payment under
this Agreement.
8. DEFAULT
8.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, a party shall be in default if (i) it
materially breaches a term of this Agreement causing serious harm to the
goodwill and advantages of the other party, and such breach continues for
a period of sixty (60) days after the party committing the breach has been
notified of the breach, or (ii) it become insolvent.
8.2 Upon occurrence of an event of default as described in the clause 8.1, the
party not in default may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the party in default. The rights and remedies provided
to the parties in this Clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition
to any other rights and remedies provided by this Agreement or at law or
in equity.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 The Licensees shall indemnify, defend and hold Shengqu and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.1.1 Any violation by The Licensees of any of the provisions of this
Agreement; and
9.1.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
The Licensees or its employees or agents.
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9.2 Shengqu shall indemnify, defend and hold The Licensees and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.2.1 Any violation by Shengqu of any of the provisions of this Agreement;
and
9.2.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
Shengqu or its employees or agents.
9.3 Indemnification procedure shall be as following:
9.3.1 A party seeking indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") will
promptly notify the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") in
writing of any claim for indemnification.
9.3.2 The Indemnifying Party will, if requested by the Indemnified Party,
give assistance to the Indemnified Party in defense of any claim.
9.3.3 The Indemnified Party will have the right to consent to the entry of
judgment with respect to, or otherwise settle, an indemnified claim
with the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Shengqu and the Licensees have each caused this Agreement to
be executed and delivered by a duly authorized representative, officer or agent,
effective as of the Effective Date.
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By:___________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By:___________________________
Name: Chen Danian
Title: Senior Vice President
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By:___________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: President
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By:___________________________
Name: Wang Jingying
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 4.23
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
THE SIGN
DECEMBER 28, 2004
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
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ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement")
is entered into as of December 28, 2004 ("Effective Date") by and among:
(1) SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China
(the "PRC") and having its registered address at Room 638-7, Building 2,
No. 351 Guoshoujing Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai, the PRC
("Shengqu" or "Licensor");
(2) SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 402-B,
No. 727 Zhangjjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, the PRC ("Shanda
Networking");
(3) NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 801,
18 F International Garden Apartment, High-technology Area, Nanjing, the
PRC ("Nanjing Shanda "); and
(4) HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at
Floor 18, 160 Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the PRC ("Bianfeng").
For the purpose of this Agreement, Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and
Bianfeng shall be referred to collectively as the "Licensees".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Shengqu engages in the business of developing, distributing and selling
computer games, including online games played by multiple users;
WHEREAS, the Licensees engage in the business of the operating, publishing and
selling online games;
WHEREAS, Shengqu and Shanda Networking had entered into a online game software
distribution and license agreement on June 1, 2004 and Shengqu granted the
Shanda Networking from June 1, 2004 to
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May 31, 2005 (i) a license to distribute and sell an online game known as the
Game (as defined in clause 1.4) in specific districts (the "Territory", as
defined in clause 1.6) and (ii) a right to manage and operate servers for the
Game, to provide technical support to users of the Game, to bill users, and to
provide marketing services, each in the Territory (the "Services"); and
WHEREAS, Shanda Networking desires to sublicense and distribute the Game to
Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng from January 1, 2005 to May 31, 2005. Shengqu agrees
to the sublicense and distribution and Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng desires to
gain the sublicense and distribution.
WHEREAS, Shengqu desires to license and distribute the Game to Shanda
Networking, Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng in specific regions from June 1, 2005 to
December 31, 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual consideration
received and to be received pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree as
following. This Agreement will replace the online game software distribution and
license agreement between Shanda Networking and Shengqu dated on June 1, 2004.
1. DEFINITIONS.
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following
expressions shall have the meanings set forth below:
1.1 "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a
legal holiday in the PRC.
1.2 "Client Software" shall mean software sold, provided or distributed to the
users and therefore, to be loaded onto the user's personal computer.
1.3 "Server Software" shall mean system software and a proprietary database
(including the content and records located in such database) located on
servers connected to the Internet.
1.4 "Game" shall mean an online game known as The Sign.
1.5 "Intellectual Property" shall mean any and all (by whatever name or term
known or designated) tangible and intangible and now known or hereafter
existing (a) rights associated with works of authorship throughout the
universe, including, but not limited to, copyrights (including without
limitation, the sole and exclusive right to prepare "derivative works of
the copyrighted work and to copy, manufacture,
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reproduce, distribute copies of, modify, perform and display the
copyrighted work and all derivative works thereof), moral rights
(including without limitation any right to identification of authorship
and any limitation on subsequent modification) and mask-works; (b) rights
in and relating to the protection of trademarks, service marks, trade
names, goodwill, rights of publicity, merchandising rights, advertising
rights and similar rights; (c) rights in and relating to the protection of
trade secrets and confidential information; (d) patents, designs,
algorithms and other industrial property rights and rights associated
therewith; (e) other intellectual and industrial property and proprietary
rights (of every kind and nature throughout the universe and however
designated) relating to intangible property that are analogous to any of
the foregoing rights (including without limitation logos, rental rights
and rights to remuneration), whether arising by operation of law,
contract, license or otherwise; (f) registrations, applications, renewals,
extensions, continuations, divisions or reissues thereof now or hereafter
in force throughout the universe (including without limitation rights in
any of the foregoing); and (g) rights in and relating to the sole and
exclusive possession, ownership and use of any of the foregoing throughout
the universe, including without limitation, the right to license and
sublicense, assign, pledge, mortgage, sell, transfer, convey, grant, gift
over, divide, partition and use (or not use) in any way any of the
foregoing now or hereafter (including without limitation any claims and
causes of action of any kind with respect to, and any other rights
relating to the enforcement of, any of the foregoing).
1.6 "Territory" shall include East China, North-east China, North China,
North-west China, South-west China, and Central-south China. East China
include Shanghai, Jiangsu province, Zhejiang province, Anhui province,
Fujian province, Jiangxi province and Shandong province; North-east China
include Liangning province, Jilin province and Heilongjiang province;
North China include Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei province, Shanxi province and
Inner Mongolia autonomous region; North-west China include Shanxi
province, Gansu province, Qinghai province, Ningxia autonomous region and
Xinjiang autonomous region; South-west China include Chongqin, Sichuan
province, Guizhou Province, Yunnan province and Xizhang autonomous region.
Central-south China include Henan province, Hubei province, Guangdong
province, Guangxi autonomous region and Hainan province.
2. DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
2.1 Shanda Networking shall reserve an exclusive right to distribute and sell
the Game and its peripheral products in North China, North-west China and
South-west China;
Shanda Networking grants Nanjing Shanda an exclusive license to distribute
and sell the Game and its peripheral products in Central-south China and
East China;
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Shanda Networking grants Bianfeng an exclusive license to distribute and
sell the Game and its peripheral products in North-east China.
2.2 The Licensees shall, during the term of this Agreement, diligently and
faithfully provide the Services, distribution and sell the Game and its
peripheral products in the Territory and shall use its best endeavors to
maintain the goodwill of Shengqu in the Territory. The Licensees shall
leave in position and not cover or erase any notices or other marks
(including, without limitation, details of patents or notices that a
trademark design or copyright relating to the Game is owned by Shengqu or
a third party) which Shengqu may place or affix to the Game.
2.3 During the term of this Agreement, the Licensees shall not sell,
sublicense, export or assist in or be a party to the export of the Game
outside the Territory.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1 Shengqu expressly covenants and warrants that it has good title or
authorization to the Game, Client Software, Server Software and the right
to license their use to the Licensees free of any proprietary rights of
any other party or any other encumbrance whatsoever.
3.2 Shengqu acknowledges that ownership rights in all data and data files
(including, but not limited to, user data, data recorded and stored in the
game database, connection log, billing log, chatting log and other related
data) which are generated by the servers during operation of the Game
within the Territory, and the contents of related documentation, and
Intellectual Property Rights therein or associated therewith, will remain
with The Licensees, who will have the exclusive right to protect the same.
3.3 The Licensees agree to report to Shengqu any known infringements, illegal
uses or misuses of the Intellectual Property Rights of Shengqu in
connection with the Game in its original and/or localized form and any
part thereof, the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software,
and the contents of related documentation in the Territory. The Licensees
agrees to assist Shengqu in enforcing or obtaining protection of such
items and acknowledges that Shengqu shall have the sole right to bring a
legal action or suit for infringement thereof. Such assistance shall be at
Shengqu's expense unless the matter to which such assistance applies
arises out of or from or is related in any way to the breach by the
Licensees of any term or condition of this Agreement or by the Licensees'
willful misconduct, in which case such assistance shall be at the
Licensees' expense.
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4. INITIAL PAYMENT
4.1 In consideration of the rights have been granted by Shengqu to Shanda
Networking from January 1, 2005 to May 31, 2005, and Shanda Networking had
paid to Shengqu the initial fees of RMB 5,000,000, now (i) Nanjing Shanda
should pay to Shanda Networking the sublicense fees of RMB 1,460,000, and
(ii) Bianfeng should pay to Shanda Networking the sublicense fees of RMB
210,000
4.2 Shengqu shall grant the Licensees the license and distribution right in
the Territory from June 1,2005 to December 31, 2005, the Licensees will
pay the initials in this period: (i) Shanda Networking should pay to
Shengqu RMB 580,000; (ii) Nanjing Shanda should pay to Shengqu RMB
2,030,000; and (iii) Bianfeng should pay to Shengqu RMB 290,000.
5. MONTHLY ROYALTY PAYMENTS
The Licensees shall make monthly royalty payments to Shengqu as following:
5.1 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu 26 % of the revenues received in
connection with operating the Game.
5.2 The Licensees shall provide an income statement for each month to Shengqu
for its review and confirmation by the 10th day of the following month.
5.3 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu the monthly royalty payment for each
month by the 30th day of the month after the month in which Shengqu
confirms the income statement under Clause 5.2.
5.4 Shengqu shall provide The Licensees the receipt for a monthly royalty
payment by the 15th day after the Licensees makes such monthly royalty
payment.
6. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be for a period from January 1, 2005 to
December 31, 2005.
7. RIGHTS ON TERMINATION
Upon termination of this Agreement:
7.1 All of the Licensees's rights with respect to the Game, in its original
and/or localized form and any part
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thereof, the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software, the
tools, and the codes will automatically and immediately terminate, and The
Licensees shall immediately cease to use the Game in its original and/or
localized form and any part thereof, the game engine, the Client Software,
the Server Software, the tools, and the codes, and shall destroy or return
(at Shengqu's option) any materials representing the same to Shengqu,
along with a written confirmation of destruction or return, signed by an
officer of The Licensees.
7.2 Any termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights and
obligations accrued as of the date of the termination. For the avoidance
of doubt, any monthly royalty payment accrued prior to the termination
shall be payable notwithstanding the termination and the payment shall be
governed to the same extent by the terms of monthly royalty payment under
this Agreement.
8. DEFAULT
8.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, a party shall be in default if (i) it
materially breaches a term of this Agreement causing serious harm to the
goodwill and advantages of the other party, and such breach continues for
a period of sixty (60) days after the party committing the breach has been
notified of the breach, or (ii) it become insolvent.
8.2 Upon occurrence of an event of default as described in the clause 8.1, the
party not in default may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the party in default. The rights and remedies provided
to the parties in this Clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition
to any other rights and remedies provided by this Agreement or at law or
in equity.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 The Licensees shall indemnify, defend and hold Shengqu and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.1.1 Any violation by The Licensees of any of the provisions of this
Agreement; and
9.1.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
The Licensees or its employees or agents.
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9.2 Shengqu shall indemnify, defend and hold The Licensees and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.2.1 Any violation by Shengqu of any of the provisions of this Agreement;
and
9.2.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
Shengqu or its employees or agents.
9.3 Indemnification procedure shall be as following:
9.3.1 A party seeking indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") will
promptly notify the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") in
writing of any claim for indemnification.
9.3.2 The Indemnifying Party will, if requested by the Indemnified Party,
give assistance to the Indemnified Party in defense of any claim.
9.3.3 The Indemnified Party will have the right to consent to the entry of
judgment with respect to, or otherwise settle, an indemnified claim
with the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Shengqu and the Licensees have each caused this Agreement to
be executed and delivered by a duly authorized representative, officer or agent,
effective as of the Effective Date.
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By:___________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By:___________________________
Name: Chen Danian
Title: Senior Vice President
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By:___________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: President
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By:___________________________
Name: Wang Jingying
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 4.24
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
WOOOL
DECEMBER 28, 2004
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement")
is entered into as of December 28, 2004 ("Effective Date") by and among:
(1) SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China
(the "PRC") and having its registered address at Room 638-7, Building 2,
No. 351 Guoshoujing Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai, the PRC
("Shengqu" or "Licensor");
(2) SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 402-B,
No. 727 Zhangjjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, the PRC ("Shanda
Networking");
(3) NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 801,
18 F International Garden Apartment, High-technology Area, Nanjing, the
PRC ("Nanjing Shanda "); and
(4) HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at
Floor 18, 160 Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the PRC ("Bianfeng").
For the purpose of this Agreement, Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and
Bianfeng shall be referred to collectively as the "Licensees".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Shengqu engages in the business of developing, distributing and selling
computer games, including online games played by multiple users;
WHEREAS, The Licensees engage in the business of the operating, publishing and
selling online games;
WHEREAS, Shengqu desires to grant the Licensees (i) a license to distribute and
sell an online game known as the Game (as defined in clause 1.4) in specified
districts (the "Territory", as defined in clause 1.6) and (ii) a
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right to manage and operate servers for the Game, to provide technical support
to users of the Game, to bill users, and to provide marketing services, each in
the Territory (the "Services"); and
WHEREAS, The Licensees desire to distribute and sell the Game and to provide the
Services within the Territory, all in accordance with the terms and conditions
of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual consideration
received and to be received pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree as
follows:
1. DEFINITIONS.
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following
expressions shall have the meanings set forth below:
1.1 "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a
legal holiday in the PRC.
1.2 "Client Software" shall mean software sold, provided or distributed to the
users and therefore, to be loaded onto the user's personal computer.
1.3 "Server Software" shall mean system software and a proprietary database
(including the content and records located in such database) located on
servers connected to the Internet.
1.4 "Game" shall mean an online game known as The Woool.
1.5 "Intellectual Property" shall mean any and all (by whatever name or term
known or designated) tangible and intangible and now known or hereafter
existing (a) rights associated with works of authorship throughout the
universe, including, but not limited to, copyrights (including without
limitation, the sole and exclusive right to prepare "derivative works of
the copyrighted work and to copy, manufacture, reproduce, distribute
copies of, modify, perform and display the copyrighted work and all
derivative works thereof), moral rights (including without limitation any
right to identification of authorship and any limitation on subsequent
modification) and mask-works; (b) rights in and relating to the protection
of trademarks, service marks, trade names, goodwill, rights of publicity,
merchandising rights, advertising rights and similar rights; (c) rights in
and relating to the protection of trade secrets and confidential
information; (d) patents, designs, algorithms and other industrial
property rights and rights associated therewith; (e) other intellectual
and industrial property and proprietary rights (of every kind and nature
throughout the universe and however designated) relating to intangible
property that are analogous to any
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of the foregoing rights (including without limitation logos, rental rights
and rights to remuneration), whether arising by operation of law,
contract, license or otherwise; (f) registrations, applications, renewals,
extensions, continuations, divisions or reissues thereof now or hereafter
in force throughout the universe (including without limitation rights in
any of the foregoing); and (g) rights in and relating to the sole and
exclusive possession, ownership and use of any of the foregoing throughout
the universe, including without limitation, the right to license and
sublicense, assign, pledge, mortgage, sell, transfer, convey, grant, gift
over, divide, partition and use (or not use) in any way any of the
foregoing now or hereafter (including without limitation any claims and
causes of action of any kind with respect to, and any other rights
relating to the enforcement of, any of the foregoing).
1.6 "Territory" shall include East China, North-east China, North China,
North-west China, South-west China, and Central-south China. East China
include Shanghai, Jiangsu province, Zhejiang province, Anhui province,
Fujian province, Jiangxi province and Shandong province; North-east China
include Liangning province, Jilin province and Heilongjiang province;
North China include Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei province, Shanxi province and
Inner Mongolia autonomous region; North-west China include Shanxi
province, Gansu province, Qinghai province, Ningxia autonomous region and
Xinjiang autonomous region; South-west China include Chongqin, Sichuan
province, Guizhou Province, Yunnan province and Xizhang autonomous region.
Central-south China include Henan province, Hubei province, Guangdong
province, Guangxi autonomous region and Hainan province.
2. DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
2.1 Shengqu grants Shanda Networking an exclusive license to distribute and
sell the Game and its peripheral products in North China, North-west China
and South-west China;
Shengqu grants Nanjing Shanda an exclusive license to distribute and sell
the Game and its peripheral products in Central-south China and East
China;
Shengqu grants Bianfeng an exclusive license to distribute and sell the
Game and its peripheral products in North-east China.
2.2 The Licensees shall, during the term of this Agreement, diligently and
faithfully provide the Services, distribute and sell the Game and its
peripheral products in the Territory and shall use its best endeavors to
maintain the goodwill of Shengqu in the Territory. The Licensees shall
leave in position and not cover or erase any notices or other marks
(including, without limitation, details of patents or notices that a
trademark design or copyright relating to the Game is owned by Shengqu or
a third party) which Shengqu
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may place or affix to the Game.
2.3 During the term of this Agreement, the Licensees shall not sell,
sublicense, export or assist in or be a party to the export of the Game
outside the Territory.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1 Shengqu expressly covenants and warrants that it has good title or
authorization to the Game, Client Software, Server Software and the right
to license their use to the Licensees free of any proprietary rights of
any other party or any other encumbrance whatsoever.
3.2 Shengqu acknowledges that ownership rights in all data and data files
(including, but not limited to, user data, data recorded and stored in the
game database, connection log, billing log, chatting log and other related
data) which are generated by the servers during operation of the Game
within the Territory, and the contents of related documentation, and
Intellectual Property Rights therein or associated therewith, will remain
with The Licensees, who will have the exclusive right to protect the same.
3.3 The Licensees agree to report to Shengqu any known infringements, illegal
uses or misuses of the Intellectual Property Rights of Shengqu in
connection with the Game in its original and/or localized form and any
part thereof, the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software,
and the contents of related documentation in the Territory. The Licensees
agrees to assist Shengqu in enforcing or obtaining protection of such
items and acknowledges that Shengqu shall have the sole right to bring a
legal action or suit for infringement thereof. Such assistance shall be at
Shengqu's expense unless the matter to which such assistance applies
arises out of or from or is related in any way to the breach by the
Licensees of any term or condition of this Agreement or by the Licensees'
willful misconduct, in which case such assistance shall be at the
Licensees' expense.
4. INITIAL PAYMENT
4.1 In consideration of the rights have been granted by Shengqu to the
Licensees under this Agreement individually, the Licensees shall pay
Shengqu initial fees as below:
4.1.1 Shanda Networking should pay the initial fees of RMB 6,000,000;
4.1.2 Nanjing Shanda should pay the initial fees of RMB 21,000,000;
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4.1.3 Bianfeng should pay the initial fees of RMB 3,000,000;
The total amount of initial fees paid by Licensees is RMB 30,000,000. The
Licensees should individually pay (i) the 30% of the initial fees within
the fifteen (15) Business Days upon the execution of this Agreement; (ii)
pay the 50% of the initial fees before the March 31, 2005; and (iii) pay
the 20% of the initial fees before June 30, 2005
4.2 Shengqu shall provide with The Licensees the receipt by the 15th day after
The Licensees makes such payment.
5. MONTHLY ROYALTY PAYMENTS
The Licensees shall make monthly royalty payments to Shengqu as following:
5.1 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu 26 % of the revenues received in
connection with operating the Game.
5.2 The Licensees shall provide an income statement for each month to Shengqu
for its review and confirmation by the 10th day of the following month.
5.3 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu the monthly royalty payment for each
month by the 30th day of the month after the month in which Shengqu
confirms the income statement under Clause 5.2.
5.4 Shengqu shall provide The Licensees the receipt for a monthly royalty
payment by the 15th day after the Licensees makes such monthly royalty
payment.
6. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be for a period from January 1, 2005 to
December 31, 2005.
7. RIGHTS ON TERMINATION
Upon termination of this Agreement:
7.1 All of the Licensees's rights with respect to the Game, in its original
and/or localized form and any part thereof, the game engine, the Client
Software, the Server Software, the tools, and the codes will automatically
and immediately terminate, and The Licensees shall immediately cease to
use the Game in
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its original and/or localized form and any part thereof, the game engine,
the Client Software, the Server Software, the tools, and the codes, and
shall destroy or return (at Shengqu's option) any materials representing
the same to Shengqu, along with a written confirmation of destruction or
return, signed by an officer of The Licensees.
7.2 Any termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights and
obligations accrued as of the date of the termination. For the avoidance
of doubt, any monthly royalty payment accrued prior to the termination
shall be payable notwithstanding the termination and the payment shall be
governed to the same extent by the terms of monthly royalty payment under
this Agreement.
8. DEFAULT
8.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, a party shall be in default if (i) it
materially breaches a term of this Agreement causing serious harm to the
goodwill and advantages of the other party, and such breach continues for
a period of sixty (60) days after the party committing the breach has been
notified of the breach, or (ii) it become insolvent.
8.2 Upon occurrence of an event of default as described in the clause 8.1, the
party not in default may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the party in default. The rights and remedies provided
to the parties in this Clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition
to any other rights and remedies provided by this Agreement or at law or
in equity.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 The Licensees shall indemnify, defend and hold Shengqu and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.1.1 Any violation by The Licensees of any of the provisions of this
Agreement; and
9.1.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
The Licensees or its employees or agents.
9.2 Shengqu shall indemnify, defend and hold The Licensees and its
affiliates, directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents
harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities,
costs and expenses arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
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9.2.1 Any violation by Shengqu of any of the provisions of this Agreement;
and
9.2.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
Shengqu or its employees or agents.
9.3 Indemnification procedure shall be as following:
9.3.1 A party seeking indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") will
promptly notify the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") in
writing of any claim for indemnification.
9.3.2 The Indemnifying Party will, if requested by the Indemnified Party,
give assistance to the Indemnified Party in defense of any claim.
9.3.3 The Indemnified Party will have the right to consent to the entry of
judgment with respect to, or otherwise settle, an indemnified claim
with the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Shengqu and the Licensees have each caused this Agreement to
be executed and delivered by a duly authorized representative, officer or agent,
effective as of the Effective Date.
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Danian
Title: Senior Vice President
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: President
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Wang Jingying
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 4.25
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
D.O.
DECEMBER 28, 2004
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement")
is entered into as of December 28, 2004 ("Effective Date") by and among:
(1) SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China
(the "PRC") and having its registered address at Room 638-7, Building 2,
No. 351 Guoshoujing Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai, the PRC
("Shengqu" or "Licensor");
(2) SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 402-B,
No. 727 Zhangjjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, the PRC ("Shanda
Networking");
(3) NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 801,
18 F International Garden Apartment, High-technology Area, Nanjing, the
PRC ("Nanjing Shanda "); and
(4) HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at
Floor 18, 160 Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the PRC ("Bianfeng").
For the purpose of this Agreement, Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and
Bianfeng shall be referred to collectively as the "Licensees".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Shengqu engages in the business of developing, distributing and selling
computer games, including online games played by multiple users;
WHEREAS, the Licensees engage in the business of the operating, publishing and
selling online games;
WHEREAS, Shengqu and Cr-Space Co., Ltd ("Cr-Space") had entered into a internet
game license agreement on March 10, 2004 (the "Original Agreement"). Shengqu has
the right to transfer the license
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to Shanda Networking in this Original Agreement.
WHEREAS, Shengqu desires to license and distribute the Game to Shanda
Networking, Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng in specific regions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual consideration
received and to be received pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree as
following.
1. DEFINITIONS.
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following
expressions shall have the meanings set forth below:
1.1 "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a
legal holiday in the PRC.
1.2 "Client Software" shall mean software sold, provided or distributed to the
users and therefore, to be loaded onto the user's personal computer.
1.3 "Server Software" shall mean system software and a proprietary database
(including the content and records located in such database) located on
servers connected to the Internet.
1.4 "Game" shall mean an online game known as The D.O licensed by Cr-Space to
Shengqu.
1.5 "Intellectual Property" shall mean any and all (by whatever name or term
known or designated) tangible and intangible and now known or hereafter
existing (a) rights associated with works of authorship throughout the
universe, including, but not limited to, copyrights (including without
limitation, the sole and exclusive right to prepare "derivative works of
the copyrighted work and to copy, manufacture, reproduce, distribute
copies of, modify, perform and display the copyrighted work and all
derivative works thereof), moral rights (including without limitation any
right to identification of authorship and any limitation on subsequent
modification) and mask-works; (b) rights in and relating to the protection
of trademarks, service marks, trade names, goodwill, rights of publicity,
merchandising rights, advertising rights and similar rights; (c) rights in
and relating to the protection of trade secrets and confidential
information; (d) patents, designs, algorithms and other industrial
property rights and rights associated therewith; (e) other intellectual
and industrial property and proprietary rights (of every kind and nature
throughout the universe and however designated) relating to intangible
property that are analogous to any of the foregoing rights (including
without limitation logos, rental rights and rights to remuneration),
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whether arising by operation of law, contract, license or otherwise; (f)
registrations, applications, renewals, extensions, continuations,
divisions or reissues thereof now or hereafter in force throughout the
universe (including without limitation rights in any of the foregoing);
and (g) rights in and relating to the sole and exclusive possession,
ownership and use of any of the foregoing throughout the universe,
including without limitation, the right to license and sublicense, assign,
pledge, mortgage, sell, transfer, convey, grant, gift over, divide,
partition and use (or not use) in any way any of the foregoing now or
hereafter (including without limitation any claims and causes of action of
any kind with respect to, and any other rights relating to the enforcement
of, any of the foregoing).
1.6 "Territory" shall include East China, North-east China, North China,
North-west China, South-west China, and Central-south China. East China
include Shanghai, Jiangsu province, Zhejiang province, Anhui province,
Fujian province, Jiangxi province and Shandong province; North-east China
include Liangning province, Jilin province and Heilongjiang province;
North China include Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei province, Shanxi province and
Inner Mongolia autonomous region; North-west China include Shanxi
province, Gansu province, Qinghai province, Ningxia autonomous region and
Xinjiang autonomous region; South-west China include Chongqin, Sichuan
province, Guizhou Province, Yunnan province and Xizhang autonomous region.
Central-south China include Henan province, Hubei province, Guangdong
province, Guangxi autonomous region and Hainan province.
2. DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
2.1 Shanda Networking shall have an exclusive right to distribute and sell the
Game and its peripheral products in North China, North-west China and
South-west China;
Shengqu shall grant Nanjing Shanda an exclusive license to distribute and
sell the Game and its peripheral products in Central-south China and East
China;
Shengqu shall grant Bianfeng an exclusive license to distribute and sell
the Game and its peripheral products in North-east China.
2.2 The Licensees shall, during the term of this Agreement, diligently and
faithfully provide the Services, distribution and sell the Game and its
peripheral products in the Territory and shall use its best endeavors to
maintain the goodwill of Shengqu in the Territory. The Licensees shall
leave in position and not cover or erase any notices or other marks
(including, without limitation, details of patents or notices that a
trademark design or copyright relating to the Game is owned by Shengqu or
a third party) which Shengqu may place or affix to the Game.
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2.3 During the term of this Agreement, the Licensees shall not sell,
sublicense, export or assist in or be a party to the export of the Game
outside the Territory.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1 Shengqu expressly covenants and warrants that it has good title or
authorization to the Game, Client Software, Server Software and the right
to license their use to the Licensees free of any proprietary rights of
any other party or any other encumbrance whatsoever.
3.2 Shengqu acknowledges that ownership rights in all data and data files
(including, but not limited to, user data, data recorded and stored in the
game database, connection log, billing log, chatting log and other related
data) which are generated by the servers during operation of the Game
within the Territory, and the contents of related documentation, and
Intellectual Property Rights therein or associated therewith, will remain
with The Licensees, who will have the exclusive right to protect the same.
3.3 The Licensees agree to report to Shengqu any known infringements, illegal
uses or misuses of the Intellectual Property Rights of Shengqu in
connection with the Game in its original and/or localized form and any
part thereof, the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software,
and the contents of related documentation in the Territory. The Licensees
agrees to assist Shengqu in enforcing or obtaining protection of such
items and acknowledges that Shengqu shall have the sole right to bring a
legal action or suit for infringement thereof. Such assistance shall be at
Shengqu's expense unless the matter to which such assistance applies
arises out of or from or is related in any way to the breach by the
Licensees of any term or condition of this Agreement or by the Licensees'
willful misconduct, in which case such assistance shall be at the
Licensees' expense.
4. INITIAL PAYMENT
4.1 In consideration of the rights have been granted by Cr-Space to Shengqu,
and Shengqu had paid to Cr-Space the initial fees of RMB 6,621,600, now
(i) Shanda Networking should pay to Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB
1,361,600; (ii) Nanjing Shanda should pay to Shengqu the sublicense fees
of RMB 4,600,000; and (iii) Bianfeng should pay to Shengqu the sublicense
fees of RMB 660,000
5. MONTHLY ROYALTY PAYMENTS
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The Licensees shall make monthly royalty payments to Shengqu as following:
5.1 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu 25 % of the revenues received in
connection with operating the Game.
5.2 The Licensees shall provide an income statement for each month to Shengqu
for its review and confirmation by the 10th day of the following month.
5.3 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu the monthly royalty payment for each
month by the 30th day of the month after the month in which Shengqu
confirms the income statement under Clause 5.2.
5.4 Shengqu shall provide The Licensees the receipt for a monthly royalty
payment by the 15th day after the Licensees makes such monthly royalty
payment.
6. TERM
This Agreement shall be executed on January 1, 2005 and the term shall be
three years upon the commercial launch of the Game. The sublicense had
received the consent of Cr-Space in written.
7. RIGHTS ON TERMINATION
Upon termination of this Agreement:
7.1 All of the Licensees's rights with respect to the Game, in its original
and/or localized form and any part thereof, the game engine, the Client
Software, the Server Software, the tools, and the codes will automatically
and immediately terminate, and The Licensees shall immediately cease to
use the Game in its original and/or localized form and any part thereof,
the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software, the tools, and
the codes, and shall destroy or return (at Shengqu's option) any materials
representing the same to Shengqu, along with a written confirmation of
destruction or return, signed by an officer of The Licensees.
7.2 Any termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights and
obligations accrued as of the date of the termination. For the avoidance
of doubt, any monthly royalty payment accrued prior to the termination
shall be payable notwithstanding the termination and the payment shall be
governed to the same extent by the terms of monthly royalty payment under
this Agreement.
8. DEFAULT
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8.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, a party shall be in default if (i) it
materially breaches a term of this Agreement causing serious harm to the
goodwill and advantages of the other party, and such breach continues for
a period of sixty (60) days after the party committing the breach has been
notified of the breach, or (ii) it become insolvent.
8.2 Upon occurrence of an event of default as described in the clause 8.1, the
party not in default may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the party in default. The rights and remedies provided
to the parties in this Clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition
to any other rights and remedies provided by this Agreement or at law or
in equity.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 The Licensees shall indemnify, defend and hold Shengqu and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.1.1 Any violation by The Licensees of any of the provisions of this
Agreement; and
9.1.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
The Licensees or its employees or agents.
9.2 Shengqu shall indemnify, defend and hold The Licensees and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.2.1 Any violation by Shengqu of any of the provisions of this Agreement;
and
9.2.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
Shengqu or its employees or agents.
9.3 Indemnification procedure shall be as following:
9.3.1 A party seeking indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") will
promptly notify the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") in
writing of any claim for indemnification.
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9.3.2 The Indemnifying Party will, if requested by the Indemnified Party,
give assistance to the Indemnified Party in defense of any claim.
9.3.3 The Indemnified Party will have the right to consent to the entry of
judgment with respect to, or otherwise settle, an indemnified claim
with the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Shengqu and the Licensees have each caused this Agreement to
be executed and delivered by a duly authorized representative, officer or agent,
effective as of the Effective Date.
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Danian
Title: Senior Vice President
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: President
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Wang Jingying
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 4.26
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
MAPLE STORY
DECEMBER 28, 2004
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement")
is entered into as of December 28, 2004 ("Effective Date") by and among:
(1) SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China
(the "PRC") and having its registered address at Room 638-7, Building 2,
No. 351 Guoshoujing Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai, the PRC
("Shengqu" or "Licensor");
(2) SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 402-B,
No. 727 Zhangjjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, the PRC ("Shanda
Networking");
(3) NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 801,
18 F International Garden Apartment, High-technology Area, Nanjing, the
PRC ("Nanjing Shanda "); and
(4) HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at
Floor 18, 160 Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the PRC ("Bianfeng").
For the purpose of this Agreement, Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and
Bianfeng shall be referred to collectively as the "Licensees".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Shengqu engages in the business of developing, distributing and selling
computer games, including online games played by multiple users;
WHEREAS, the Licensees engage in the business of the operating, publishing and
selling online games;
WHEREAS, Shengqu and Nexon Corporation ("Nexon") had entered into an internet
game distribution and service agreement on April 21, 2004 (the "Original
Agreement"). Shengqu has the right to transfer
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the license to Shanda Networking in this Original Agreement.
WHEREAS, Shengqu desires to license and distribute the Game to Shanda
Networking, Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng in specific regions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual consideration
received and to be received pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree as
following.
1. DEFINITIONS.
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following
expressions shall have the meanings set forth below:
1.1 "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a
legal holiday in the PRC.
1.2 "Client Software" shall mean software sold, provided or distributed to the
users and therefore, to be loaded onto the user's personal computer.
1.3 "Server Software" shall mean system software and a proprietary database
(including the content and records located in such database) located on
servers connected to the Internet.
1.4 "Game" shall mean an online game known as The Maple Story licensed by
Nexon to Shengqu.
1.5 "Intellectual Property" shall mean any and all (by whatever name or term
known or designated) tangible and intangible and now known or hereafter
existing (a) rights associated with works of authorship throughout the
universe, including, but not limited to, copyrights (including without
limitation, the sole and exclusive right to prepare "derivative works of
the copyrighted work and to copy, manufacture, reproduce, distribute
copies of, modify, perform and display the copyrighted work and all
derivative works thereof), moral rights (including without limitation any
right to identification of authorship and any limitation on subsequent
modification) and mask-works; (b) rights in and relating to the protection
of trademarks, service marks, trade names, goodwill, rights of publicity,
merchandising rights, advertising rights and similar rights; (c) rights in
and relating to the protection of trade secrets and confidential
information; (d) patents, designs, algorithms and other industrial
property rights and rights associated therewith; (e) other intellectual
and industrial property and proprietary rights (of every kind and nature
throughout the universe and however designated) relating to intangible
property that are analogous to any of the foregoing rights (including
without limitation logos, rental rights and rights to remuneration),
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whether arising by operation of law, contract, license or otherwise; (f)
registrations, applications, renewals, extensions, continuations,
divisions or reissues thereof now or hereafter in force throughout the
universe (including without limitation rights in any of the foregoing);
and (g) rights in and relating to the sole and exclusive possession,
ownership and use of any of the foregoing throughout the universe,
including without limitation, the right to license and sublicense, assign,
pledge, mortgage, sell, transfer, convey, grant, gift over, divide,
partition and use (or not use) in any way any of the foregoing now or
hereafter (including without limitation any claims and causes of action of
any kind with respect to, and any other rights relating to the enforcement
of, any of the foregoing).
1.6 "Territory" shall include East China, North-east China, North China,
North-west China, South-west China, and Central-south China. East China
include Shanghai, Jiangsu province, Zhejiang province, Anhui province,
Fujian province, Jiangxi province and Shandong province; North-east China
include Liangning province, Jilin province and Heilongjiang province;
North China include Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei province, Shanxi province and
Inner Mongolia autonomous region; North-west China include Shanxi
province, Gansu province, Qinghai province, Ningxia autonomous region and
Xinjiang autonomous region; South-west China include Chongqin, Sichuan
province, Guizhou Province, Yunnan province and Xizhang autonomous region.
Central-south China include Henan province, Hubei province, Guangdong
province, Guangxi autonomous region and Hainan province.
2. DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
2.1 Shanda Networking shall have an exclusive right to distribute and sell the
Game and its peripheral products in North China, North-west China and
South-west China;
Shengqu shall grant Nanjing Shanda an exclusive license to distribute and
sell the Game and its peripheral products in Central-south China and East
China;
Shengqu shall grant Bianfeng an exclusive license to distribute and sell
the Game and its peripheral products in North-east China.
2.2 The Licensees shall, during the term of this Agreement, diligently and
faithfully provide the Services, distribution and sell the Game and its
peripheral products in the Territory and shall use its best endeavors to
maintain the goodwill of Shengqu in the Territory. The Licensees shall
leave in position and not cover or erase any notices or other marks
(including, without limitation, details of patents or notices that a
trademark design or copyright relating to the Game is owned by Shengqu or
a third party) which Shengqu may place or affix to the Game.
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2.3 During the term of this Agreement, the Licensees shall not sell,
sublicense, export or assist in or be a party to the export of the Game
outside the Territory.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1 Shengqu expressly covenants and warrants that it has good title or
authorization to the Game, Client Software, Server Software and the right
to license their use to the Licensees free of any proprietary rights of
any other party or any other encumbrance whatsoever.
3.2 Shengqu acknowledges that ownership rights in all data and data files
(including, but not limited to, user data, data recorded and stored in the
game database, connection log, billing log, chatting log and other related
data) which are generated by the servers during operation of the Game
within the Territory, and the contents of related documentation, and
Intellectual Property Rights therein or associated therewith, will remain
with The Licensees, who will have the exclusive right to protect the same.
3.3 The Licensees agree to report to Shengqu any known infringements, illegal
uses or misuses of the Intellectual Property Rights of Shengqu in
connection with the Game in its original and/or localized form and any
part thereof, the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software,
and the contents of related documentation in the Territory. The Licensees
agrees to assist Shengqu in enforcing or obtaining protection of such
items and acknowledges that Shengqu shall have the sole right to bring a
legal action or suit for infringement thereof. Such assistance shall be at
Shengqu's expense unless the matter to which such assistance applies
arises out of or from or is related in any way to the breach by the
Licensees of any term or condition of this Agreement or by the Licensees'
willful misconduct, in which case such assistance shall be at the
Licensees' expense.
4. INITIAL PAYMENT
4.1 In consideration of the rights have been granted by Nexon to Shengqu, and
Shengqu had paid to Nexon the initial fees of RMB 3,972,960, now (i)
Shanda Networking should pay to Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB
772,960; (ii) Nanjing Shanda should pay to Shengqu the sublicense fees of
RMB 2,800,000; and (iii) Bianfeng should pay to Shengqu the sublicense
fees of RMB 400,000
5. MONTHLY ROYALTY PAYMENTS
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The Licensees shall make monthly royalty payments to Shengqu as following:
5.1 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu 35 % of the revenues received in
connection with operating the Game.
5.2 The Licensees shall provide an income statement for each month to Shengqu
for its review and confirmation by the 10th day of the following month.
5.3 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu the monthly royalty payment for each
month by the 30th day of the month after the month in which Shengqu
confirms the income statement under Clause 5.2.
5.4 Shengqu shall provide The Licensees the receipt for a monthly royalty
payment by the 15th day after the Licensees makes such monthly royalty
payment.
6. TERM
This Agreement shall be executed on January 1, 2005 and the term shall be three
years upon the commercial launch of the Game. The sublicense had received the
consent of Nexon in written.
7. RIGHTS ON TERMINATION
Upon termination of this Agreement:
7.1 All of the Licensees's rights with respect to the Game, in its original
and/or localized form and any part thereof, the game engine, the Client
Software, the Server Software, the tools, and the codes will automatically
and immediately terminate, and The Licensees shall immediately cease to
use the Game in its original and/or localized form and any part thereof,
the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software, the tools, and
the codes, and shall destroy or return (at Shengqu's option) any materials
representing the same to Shengqu, along with a written confirmation of
destruction or return, signed by an officer of The Licensees.
7.2 Any termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights and
obligations accrued as of the date of the termination. For the avoidance
of doubt, any monthly royalty payment accrued prior to the termination
shall be payable notwithstanding the termination and the payment shall be
governed to the same extent by the terms of monthly royalty payment under
this Agreement.
8. DEFAULT
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8.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, a party shall be in default if (i) it
materially breaches a term of this Agreement causing serious harm to the
goodwill and advantages of the other party, and such breach continues for
a period of sixty (60) days after the party committing the breach has been
notified of the breach, or (ii) it become insolvent.
8.2 Upon occurrence of an event of default as described in the clause 8.1, the
party not in default may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the party in default. The rights and remedies provided
to the parties in this Clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition
to any other rights and remedies provided by this Agreement or at law or
in equity.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 The Licensees shall indemnify, defend and hold Shengqu and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.1.1 Any violation by The Licensees of any of the provisions of this
Agreement; and
9.1.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
The Licensees or its employees or agents.
9.2 Shengqu shall indemnify, defend and hold The Licensees and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.2.1 Any violation by Shengqu of any of the provisions of this Agreement;
and
9.2.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
Shengqu or its employees or agents.
9.3 Indemnification procedure shall be as following:
9.3.1 A party seeking indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") will
promptly notify the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") in
writing of any claim for indemnification.
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9.3.2 The Indemnifying Party will, if requested by the Indemnified Party,
give assistance to the Indemnified Party in defense of any claim.
9.3.3 The Indemnified Party will have the right to consent to the entry of
judgment with respect to, or otherwise settle, an indemnified claim
with the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Shengqu and the Licensees have each caused this Agreement to
be executed and delivered by a duly authorized representative, officer or agent,
effective as of the Effective Date.
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Danian
Title: Senior Vice President
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: President
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Wang Jingying
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 4.27
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
LEGEND OF MIR II
DECEMBER 28, 2004
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement")
is entered into as of December 28, 2004 ("Effective Date") by and among:
(1) SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China
(the "PRC") and having its registered address at Room 638-7, Building 2,
No. 351 Guoshoujing Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai, the PRC
("Shengqu" or "Licensor");
(2) SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 402-B,
No. 727 Zhangjjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, the PRC ("Shanda
Networking");
(3) NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 801,
18 F International Garden Apartment, High-technology Area, Nanjing, the
PRC ("Nanjing Shanda "); and
(4) HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at
Floor 18, 160 Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the PRC ("Bianfeng").
For the purpose of this Agreement, Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and
Bianfeng shall be referred to collectively as the "Licensees".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Shengqu engages in the business of developing, distributing and selling
computer games, including online games played by multiple users;
WHEREAS, the Licensees engage in the business of the operating, publishing and
selling online games;
WHEREAS, Shanda Networking, Shanghai Pudong New Area Imp&Exp, Corp. and Actoz
Soft Co., Ltd. ("Actoz") had entered into a software licensing agreement on June
29, 2001 and three parties had signed
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the supplementary agreement on July 14, 2002 and amendment agreement on August
19, 2003 (the "Original Agreement"). Shanda Networking has the right to operate
the Game in this Original Agreement.
WHEREAS, Shanda Networking desires to transfer the license to Shengqu, and
Shengqu sublicense the Game to Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng in
specific regions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual consideration
received and to be received pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree as
following.
1. DEFINITIONS.
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following
expressions shall have the meanings set forth below:
1.1 "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a
legal holiday in the PRC.
1.2 "Client Software" shall mean software sold, provided or distributed to the
users and therefore, to be loaded onto the user's personal computer.
1.3 "Server Software" shall mean system software and a proprietary database
(including the content and records located in such database) located on
servers connected to the Internet.
1.4 "Game" shall mean an online game known as The Mir II licensed by Actoz to
Shanda Networking.
1.5 "Intellectual Property" shall mean any and all (by whatever name or term
known or designated) tangible and intangible and now known or hereafter
existing (a) rights associated with works of authorship throughout the
universe, including, but not limited to, copyrights (including without
limitation, the sole and exclusive right to prepare "derivative works of
the copyrighted work and to copy, manufacture, reproduce, distribute
copies of, modify, perform and display the copyrighted work and all
derivative works thereof), moral rights (including without limitation any
right to identification of authorship and any limitation on subsequent
modification) and mask-works; (b) rights in and relating to the protection
of trademarks, service marks, trade names, goodwill, rights of publicity,
merchandising rights, advertising rights and similar rights; (c) rights in
and relating to the protection of trade secrets and confidential
information; (d) patents, designs, algorithms and other industrial
property rights and rights associated therewith; (e) other intellectual
and industrial property and proprietary rights (of every kind and nature
throughout the universe and however designated) relating to intangible
property that are analogous to any
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of the foregoing rights (including without limitation logos, rental rights
and rights to remuneration), whether arising by operation of law,
contract, license or otherwise; (f) registrations, applications, renewals,
extensions, continuations, divisions or reissues thereof now or hereafter
in force throughout the universe (including without limitation rights in
any of the foregoing); and (g) rights in and relating to the sole and
exclusive possession, ownership and use of any of the foregoing throughout
the universe, including without limitation, the right to license and
sublicense, assign, pledge, mortgage, sell, transfer, convey, grant, gift
over, divide, partition and use (or not use) in any way any of the
foregoing now or hereafter (including without limitation any claims and
causes of action of any kind with respect to, and any other rights
relating to the enforcement of, any of the foregoing).
1.6 "Territory" shall include East China, North-east China, North China,
North-west China, South-west China, and Central-south China. East China
include Shanghai, Jiangsu province, Zhejiang province, Anhui province,
Fujian province, Jiangxi province and Shandong province; North-east China
include Liangning province, Jilin province and Heilongjiang province;
North China include Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei province, Shanxi province and
Inner Mongolia autonomous region; North-west China include Shanxi
province, Gansu province, Qinghai province, Ningxia autonomous region and
Xinjiang autonomous region; South-west China include Chongqin, Sichuan
province, Guizhou Province, Yunnan province and Xizhang autonomous region.
Central-south China include Henan province, Hubei province, Guangdong
province, Guangxi autonomous region and Hainan province.
2. DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
2.1 Shanda Networking shall have an exclusive right to distribute and sell the
Game and its peripheral products in North China, North-west China and
South-west China;
Shengqu shall grant Nanjing Shanda an exclusive license to distribute and
sell the Game and its peripheral products in Central-south China and East
China;
Shengqu shall grant Bianfeng an exclusive license to distribute and sell
the Game and its peripheral products in North-east China.
2.2 The Licensees shall, during the term of this Agreement, diligently and
faithfully provide the Services, distribution and sell the Game and its
peripheral products in the Territory and shall use its best endeavors to
maintain the goodwill of Shengqu in the Territory. The Licensees shall
leave in position and not cover or erase any notices or other marks
(including, without limitation, details of patents or notices that a
trademark design or copyright relating to the Game is owned by Shengqu or
a third party) which Shengqu
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may place or affix to the Game.
2.3 During the term of this Agreement, the Licensees shall not sell,
sublicense, export or assist in or be a party to the export of the Game
outside the Territory.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1 Shengqu expressly covenants and warrants that it has good title or
authorization to the Game, Client Software, Server Software and the right
to license their use to the Licensees free of any proprietary rights of
any other party or any other encumbrance whatsoever.
3.2 Shengqu acknowledges that ownership rights in all data and data files
(including, but not limited to, user data, data recorded and stored in the
game database, connection log, billing log, chatting log and other related
data) which are generated by the servers during operation of the Game
within the Territory, and the contents of related documentation, and
Intellectual Property Rights therein or associated therewith, will remain
with The Licensees, who will have the exclusive right to protect the same.
3.3 The Licensees agree to report to Shengqu any known infringements, illegal
uses or misuses of the Intellectual Property Rights of Shengqu in
connection with the Game in its original and/or localized form and any
part thereof, the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software,
and the contents of related documentation in the Territory. The Licensees
agrees to assist Shengqu in enforcing or obtaining protection of such
items and acknowledges that Shengqu shall have the sole right to bring a
legal action or suit for infringement thereof. Such assistance shall be at
Shengqu's expense unless the matter to which such assistance applies
arises out of or from or is related in any way to the breach by the
Licensees of any term or condition of this Agreement or by the Licensees'
willful misconduct, in which case such assistance shall be at the
Licensees' expense.
4. INITIAL PAYMENT
4.1 In consideration of the rights have been granted by Shanda Networking to
Shengqu, Shengqu shall pay to Shanda the initial fees of RMB
11,035,733.36.
4.2 Shengqu shall sublicense the rights to Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda
and Bianfeng pursuant to the Section 2.1 of this Agreement. The payment of
the initial fees will be as below: (i) Shanda Networking should pay to
Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 2,211,733.36; (ii) Nanjing Shanda
should pay to
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Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 7,720,000; and (iii) Bianfeng should
pay to Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 1,104,000
5. MONTHLY ROYALTY PAYMENTS
The Licensees shall make monthly royalty payments to Shengqu as following:
5.1 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu 26 % of the revenues received in
connection with operating the Game.
5.2 The Licensees shall provide an income statement for each month to Shengqu
for its review and confirmation by the 10th day of the following month.
5.3 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu the monthly royalty payment for each
month by the 30th day of the month after the month in which Shengqu
confirms the income statement under Clause 5.2.
5.4 Shengqu shall provide The Licensees the receipt for a monthly royalty
payment by the 15th day after the Licensees makes such monthly royalty
payment.
6. TERM
This Agreement shall be executed on January 1, 2005 and the term shall be from
January 1, 2005 to September 28, 2005. The sublicense had received the consent
of Actoz and Wemade Entertainment Co., Ltd. in written.
7. RIGHTS ON TERMINATION
Upon termination of this Agreement:
7.1 All of the Licensees's rights with respect to the Game, in its original
and/or localized form and any part thereof, the game engine, the Client
Software, the Server Software, the tools, and the codes will automatically
and immediately terminate, and The Licensees shall immediately cease to
use the Game in its original and/or localized form and any part thereof,
the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software, the tools, and
the codes, and shall destroy or return (at Shengqu's option) any materials
representing the same to Shengqu, along with a written confirmation of
destruction or return, signed by an officer of The Licensees.
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7.2 Any termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights and
obligations accrued as of the date of the termination. For the avoidance
of doubt, any monthly royalty payment accrued prior to the termination
shall be payable notwithstanding the termination and the payment shall be
governed to the same extent by the terms of monthly royalty payment under
this Agreement.
8. DEFAULT
8.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, a party shall be in default if (i) it
materially breaches a term of this Agreement causing serious harm to the
goodwill and advantages of the other party, and such breach continues for
a period of sixty (60) days after the party committing the breach has been
notified of the breach, or (ii) it become insolvent.
8.2 Upon occurrence of an event of default as described in the clause 8.1, the
party not in default may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the party in default. The rights and remedies provided
to the parties in this Clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition
to any other rights and remedies provided by this Agreement or at law or
in equity.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 The Licensees shall indemnify, defend and hold Shengqu and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.1.1 Any violation by The Licensees of any of the provisions of this
Agreement; and
9.1.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
The Licensees or its employees or agents.
9.2 Shengqu shall indemnify, defend and hold The Licensees and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.2.1 Any violation by Shengqu of any of the provisions of this Agreement;
and
9.2.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
Shengqu or its employees or agents.
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9.3 Indemnification procedure shall be as following:
9.3.1 A party seeking indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") will
promptly notify the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") in
writing of any claim for indemnification.
9.3.2 The Indemnifying Party will, if requested by the Indemnified Party,
give assistance to the Indemnified Party in defense of any claim.
9.3.3 The Indemnified Party will have the right to consent to the entry of
judgment with respect to, or otherwise settle, an indemnified claim
with the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Shengqu and the Licensees have each caused this Agreement to
be executed and delivered by a duly authorized representative, officer or agent,
effective as of the Effective Date.
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By: ________________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: _______________________________
Name: Chen Danian
Title: Senior Vice President
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: _______________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: President
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ______________________________
Name: Wang Jingying
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 4.28
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
BNB
DECEMBER 28, 2004
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement")
is entered into as of December 28, 2004 ("Effective Date") by and among:
(1) SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China
(the "PRC") and having its registered address at Room 638-7, Building 2,
No. 351 Guoshoujing Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai, the PRC
("Shengqu" or "Licensor");
(2) SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 402-B,
No. 727 Zhangjjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, the PRC ("Shanda
Networking");
(3) NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 801,
18 F International Garden Apartment, High-technology Area, Nanjing, the
PRC ("Nanjing Shanda "); and
(4) HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at
Floor 18, 160 Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the PRC ("Bianfeng").
For the purpose of this Agreement, Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and
Bianfeng shall be referred to collectively as the "Licensees".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Shengqu engages in the business of developing, distributing and selling
computer games, including online games played by multiple users;
WHEREAS, the Licensees engage in the business of the operating, publishing and
selling online games;
WHEREAS, Shanda Networking, Shanghai Pudong New Area Imp&Exp, Corp. and Nexon
Corporation ("Nexon") had entered into an internet game distribution and
servicing agreement on September 28, 2002
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(the "Original Agreement"). Shanda Networking has the right to operate the Game
in this Original Agreement.
WHEREAS, Shanda Networking desires to transfer the license to Shengqu, and
Shengqu sublicense the Game to Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng in
specific regions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual consideration
received and to be received pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree as
following.
1. DEFINITIONS.
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following
expressions shall have the meanings set forth below:
1.1 "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a
legal holiday in the PRC.
1.2 "Client Software" shall mean software sold, provided or distributed to the
users and therefore, to be loaded onto the user's personal computer.
1.3 "Server Software" shall mean system software and a proprietary database
(including the content and records located in such database) located on
servers connected to the Internet.
1.4 "Game" shall mean an online game known as The BNB licensed by Nexon to
Shanda Networking.
1.5 "Intellectual Property" shall mean any and all (by whatever name or term
known or designated) tangible and intangible and now known or hereafter
existing (a) rights associated with works of authorship throughout the
universe, including, but not limited to, copyrights (including without
limitation, the sole and exclusive right to prepare "derivative works of
the copyrighted work and to copy, manufacture, reproduce, distribute
copies of, modify, perform and display the copyrighted work and all
derivative works thereof), moral rights (including without limitation any
right to identification of authorship and any limitation on subsequent
modification) and mask-works; (b) rights in and relating to the protection
of trademarks, service marks, trade names, goodwill, rights of publicity,
merchandising rights, advertising rights and similar rights; (c) rights in
and relating to the protection of trade secrets and confidential
information; (d) patents, designs, algorithms and other industrial
property rights and rights associated therewith; (e) other intellectual
and industrial property and proprietary rights (of every kind and nature
throughout the universe and however designated) relating to intangible
property that are analogous to any
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of the foregoing rights (including without limitation logos, rental rights
and rights to remuneration), whether arising by operation of law,
contract, license or otherwise; (f) registrations, applications, renewals,
extensions, continuations, divisions or reissues thereof now or hereafter
in force throughout the universe (including without limitation rights in
any of the foregoing); and (g) rights in and relating to the sole and
exclusive possession, ownership and use of any of the foregoing throughout
the universe, including without limitation, the right to license and
sublicense, assign, pledge, mortgage, sell, transfer, convey, grant, gift
over, divide, partition and use (or not use) in any way any of the
foregoing now or hereafter (including without limitation any claims and
causes of action of any kind with respect to, and any other rights
relating to the enforcement of, any of the foregoing).
1.6 "Territory" shall include East China, North-east China, North China,
North-west China, South-west China, and Central-south China. East China
include Shanghai, Jiangsu province, Zhejiang province, Anhui province,
Fujian province, Jiangxi province and Shandong province; North-east China
include Liangning province, Jilin province and Heilongjiang province;
North China include Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei province, Shanxi province and
Inner Mongolia autonomous region; North-west China include Shanxi
province, Gansu province, Qinghai province, Ningxia autonomous region and
Xinjiang autonomous region; South-west China include Chongqin, Sichuan
province, Guizhou Province, Yunnan province and Xizhang autonomous region.
Central-south China include Henan province, Hubei province, Guangdong
province, Guangxi autonomous region and Hainan province.
2. DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
2.1 Shanda Networking shall have an exclusive right to distribute and sell the
Game and its peripheral products in North China, North-west China and
South-west China;
Shengqu shall grant Nanjing Shanda an exclusive license to distribute and
sell the Game and its peripheral products in Central-south China and East
China;
Shengqu shall grant Bianfeng an exclusive license to distribute and sell
the Game and its peripheral products in North-east China.
2.2 The Licensees shall, during the term of this Agreement, diligently and
faithfully provide the Services, distribution and sell the Game and its
peripheral products in the Territory and shall use its best endeavors to
maintain the goodwill of Shengqu in the Territory. The Licensees shall
leave in position and not cover or erase any notices or other marks
(including, without limitation, details of patents or notices that a
trademark design or copyright relating to the Game is owned by Shengqu or
a third party) which Shengqu
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may place or affix to the Game.
2.3 During the term of this Agreement, the Licensees shall not sell,
sublicense, export or assist in or be a party to the export of the Game
outside the Territory.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1 Shengqu expressly covenants and warrants that it has good title or
authorization to the Game, Client Software, Server Software and the right
to license their use to the Licensees free of any proprietary rights of
any other party or any other encumbrance whatsoever.
3.2 Shengqu acknowledges that ownership rights in all data and data files
(including, but not limited to, user data, data recorded and stored in the
game database, connection log, billing log, chatting log and other related
data) which are generated by the servers during operation of the Game
within the Territory, and the contents of related documentation, and
Intellectual Property Rights therein or associated therewith, will remain
with The Licensees, who will have the exclusive right to protect the same.
3.3 The Licensees agree to report to Shengqu any known infringements, illegal
uses or misuses of the Intellectual Property Rights of Shengqu in
connection with the Game in its original and/or localized form and any
part thereof, the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software,
and the contents of related documentation in the Territory. The Licensees
agrees to assist Shengqu in enforcing or obtaining protection of such
items and acknowledges that Shengqu shall have the sole right to bring a
legal action or suit for infringement thereof. Such assistance shall be at
Shengqu's expense unless the matter to which such assistance applies
arises out of or from or is related in any way to the breach by the
Licensees of any term or condition of this Agreement or by the Licensees'
willful misconduct, in which case such assistance shall be at the
Licensees' expense.
4. INITIAL PAYMENT
4.1 In consideration of the rights have been granted by Shanda Networking to
Shengqu, Shengqu shall pay to Shanda the initial fees of RMB 1,308,701.02.
4.2 Shengqu shall sublicense the rights to Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda
and Bianfeng pursuant to the Section 2.1 of this Agreement. The payment of
the initial fees will be as below: (i) Shanda Networking should pay to
Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 2,58,701.02; (ii) Nanjing Shanda should
pay to
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Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 920,000; and (iii) Bianfeng should pay
to Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 130,000
5. MONTHLY ROYALTY PAYMENTS
The Licensees shall make monthly royalty payments to Shengqu as following:
5.1 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu 35 % of the revenues received in
connection with operating the Game.
5.2 The Licensees shall provide an income statement for each month to Shengqu
for its review and confirmation by the 10th day of the following month.
5.3 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu the monthly royalty payment for each
month by the 30th day of the month after the month in which Shengqu
confirms the income statement under Clause 5.2.
5.4 Shengqu shall provide The Licensees the receipt for a monthly royalty
payment by the 15th day after the Licensees makes such monthly royalty
payment.
6. TERM
This Agreement shall be executed on January 1, 2005 and the term shall be from
January 1, 2005 to January 27, 2006. The sublicense had received the consent of
Nexon in written.
7. RIGHTS ON TERMINATION
Upon termination of this Agreement:
7.1 All of the Licensees's rights with respect to the Game, in its original
and/or localized form and any part thereof, the game engine, the Client
Software, the Server Software, the tools, and the codes will automatically
and immediately terminate, and The Licensees shall immediately cease to
use the Game in its original and/or localized form and any part thereof,
the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software, the tools, and
the codes, and shall destroy or return (at Shengqu's option) any materials
representing the same to Shengqu, along with a written confirmation of
destruction or return, signed by an officer of The Licensees.
7.2 Any termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights and
obligations accrued as of the date of the
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termination. For the avoidance of doubt, any monthly royalty payment
accrued prior to the termination shall be payable notwithstanding the
termination and the payment shall be governed to the same extent by the
terms of monthly royalty payment under this Agreement.
8. DEFAULT
8.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, a party shall be in default if (i) it
materially breaches a term of this Agreement causing serious harm to the
goodwill and advantages of the other party, and such breach continues for
a period of sixty (60) days after the party committing the breach has been
notified of the breach, or (ii) it become insolvent.
8.2 Upon occurrence of an event of default as described in the clause 8.1, the
party not in default may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the party in default. The rights and remedies provided
to the parties in this Clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition
to any other rights and remedies provided by this Agreement or at law or
in equity.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 The Licensees shall indemnify, defend and hold Shengqu and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.1.1 Any violation by The Licensees of any of the provisions of this
Agreement; and
9.1.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
The Licensees or its employees or agents.
9.2 Shengqu shall indemnify, defend and hold The Licensees and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.2.1 Any violation by Shengqu of any of the provisions of this Agreement;
and
9.2.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
Shengqu or its employees or agents.
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9.3 Indemnification procedure shall be as following:
9.3.1 A party seeking indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") will
promptly notify the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") in
writing of any claim for indemnification.
9.3.2 The Indemnifying Party will, if requested by the Indemnified Party,
give assistance to the Indemnified Party in defense of any claim.
9.3.3 The Indemnified Party will have the right to consent to the entry of
judgment with respect to, or otherwise settle, an indemnified claim
with the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Shengqu and the Licensees have each caused this Agreement to
be executed and delivered by a duly authorized representative, officer or agent,
effective as of the Effective Date.
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Danian
Title: Senior Vice President
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: President
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Wang Jingying
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 4.29
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
GETAMPED
DECEMBER 28, 2004
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement")
is entered into as of December 28, 2004 ("Effective Date") by and among:
(1) SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China
(the "PRC") and having its registered address at Room 638-7, Building 2,
No. 351 Guoshoujing Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai, the PRC
("Shengqu" or "Licensor");
(2) SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 402-B,
No. 727 Zhangjjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, the PRC ("Shanda
Networking");
(3) NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 801,
18 F International Garden Apartment, High-technology Area, Nanjing, the
PRC ("Nanjing Shanda "); and
(4) HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at
Floor 18, 160 Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the PRC ("Bianfeng").
For the purpose of this Agreement, Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and
Bianfeng shall be referred to collectively as the "Licensees".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Shengqu engages in the business of developing, distributing and selling
computer games, including online games played by multiple users;
WHEREAS, the Licensees engage in the business of the operating, publishing and
selling online games;
WHEREAS, Shanda Networking and CyberStep Inc. Corporation ("CyberStep") had
entered into a software license agreement on February 21, 2003 (the "Original
Agreement"). Shanda Networking has
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the right to operate the Game in this Original Agreement.
WHEREAS, Shanda Networking desires to transfer the license to Shengqu, and
Shengqu sublicense the Game to Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng in
specific regions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual consideration
received and to be received pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree as
following.
1. DEFINITIONS.
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following
expressions shall have the meanings set forth below:
1.1 "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a
legal holiday in the PRC.
1.2 "Client Software" shall mean software sold, provided or distributed to the
users and therefore, to be loaded onto the user's personal computer.
1.3 "Server Software" shall mean system software and a proprietary database
(including the content and records located in such database) located on
servers connected to the Internet.
1.4 "Game" shall mean an online game known as The Getamped licensed by
CyberStep to Shanda Networking.
1.5 "Intellectual Property" shall mean any and all (by whatever name or term
known or designated) tangible and intangible and now known or hereafter
existing (a) rights associated with works of authorship throughout the
universe, including, but not limited to, copyrights (including without
limitation, the sole and exclusive right to prepare "derivative works of
the copyrighted work and to copy, manufacture, reproduce, distribute
copies of, modify, perform and display the copyrighted work and all
derivative works thereof), moral rights (including without limitation any
right to identification of authorship and any limitation on subsequent
modification) and mask-works; (b) rights in and relating to the protection
of trademarks, service marks, trade names, goodwill, rights of publicity,
merchandising rights, advertising rights and similar rights; (c) rights in
and relating to the protection of trade secrets and confidential
information; (d) patents, designs, algorithms and other industrial
property rights and rights associated therewith; (e) other intellectual
and industrial property and proprietary rights (of every kind and nature
throughout the universe and however designated) relating to intangible
property that are analogous to any
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of the foregoing rights (including without limitation logos, rental rights
and rights to remuneration), whether arising by operation of law,
contract, license or otherwise; (f) registrations, applications, renewals,
extensions, continuations, divisions or reissues thereof now or hereafter
in force throughout the universe (including without limitation rights in
any of the foregoing); and (g) rights in and relating to the sole and
exclusive possession, ownership and use of any of the foregoing throughout
the universe, including without limitation, the right to license and
sublicense, assign, pledge, mortgage, sell, transfer, convey, grant, gift
over, divide, partition and use (or not use) in any way any of the
foregoing now or hereafter (including without limitation any claims and
causes of action of any kind with respect to, and any other rights
relating to the enforcement of, any of the foregoing).
1.6 "Territory" shall include East China, North-east China, North China,
North-west China, South-west China, and Central-south China. East China
include Shanghai, Jiangsu province, Zhejiang province, Anhui province,
Fujian province, Jiangxi province and Shandong province; North-east China
include Liangning province, Jilin province and Heilongjiang province;
North China include Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei province, Shanxi province and
Inner Mongolia autonomous region; North-west China include Shanxi
province, Gansu province, Qinghai province, Ningxia autonomous region and
Xinjiang autonomous region; South-west China include Chongqin, Sichuan
province, Guizhou Province, Yunnan province and Xizhang autonomous region.
Central-south China include Henan province, Hubei province, Guangdong
province, Guangxi autonomous region and Hainan province.
2. DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
2.1 Shanda Networking shall have an exclusive right to distribute and sell the
Game and its peripheral products in North China, North-west China and
South-west China;
Shengqu shall grant Nanjing Shanda an exclusive license to distribute and
sell the Game and its peripheral products in Central-south China and East
China;
Shengqu shall grant Bianfeng an exclusive license to distribute and sell
the Game and its peripheral products in North-east China.
2.2 The Licensees shall, during the term of this Agreement, diligently and
faithfully provide the Services, distribution and sell the Game and its
peripheral products in the Territory and shall use its best endeavors to
maintain the goodwill of Shengqu in the Territory. The Licensees shall
leave in position and not cover or erase any notices or other marks
(including, without limitation, details of patents or notices that a
trademark design or copyright relating to the Game is owned by Shengqu or
a third party) which Shengqu
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may place or affix to the Game.
2.3 During the term of this Agreement, the Licensees shall not sell,
sublicense, export or assist in or be a party to the export of the Game
outside the Territory.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1 Shengqu expressly covenants and warrants that it has good title or
authorization to the Game, Client Software, Server Software and the right
to license their use to the Licensees free of any proprietary rights of
any other party or any other encumbrance whatsoever.
3.2 Shengqu acknowledges that ownership rights in all data and data files
(including, but not limited to, user data, data recorded and stored in the
game database, connection log, billing log, chatting log and other related
data) which are generated by the servers during operation of the Game
within the Territory, and the contents of related documentation, and
Intellectual Property Rights therein or associated therewith, will remain
with The Licensees, who will have the exclusive right to protect the same.
3.3 The Licensees agree to report to Shengqu any known infringements, illegal
uses or misuses of the Intellectual Property Rights of Shengqu in
connection with the Game in its original and/or localized form and any
part thereof, the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software,
and the contents of related documentation in the Territory. The Licensees
agrees to assist Shengqu in enforcing or obtaining protection of such
items and acknowledges that Shengqu shall have the sole right to bring a
legal action or suit for infringement thereof. Such assistance shall be at
Shengqu's expense unless the matter to which such assistance applies
arises out of or from or is related in any way to the breach by the
Licensees of any term or condition of this Agreement or by the Licensees'
willful misconduct, in which case such assistance shall be at the
Licensees' expense.
4. INITIAL PAYMENT
4.1 In consideration of the rights have been granted by Shanda Networking to
Shengqu, Shengqu shall pay to Shanda the initial fees of RMB 958,222.16.
4.2 Shengqu shall sublicense the rights to Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda
and Bianfeng pursuant to the Section 2.1 of this Agreement. The payment of
the initial fees will be as below: (i) Shanda Networking should pay to
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Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 198,222.16; (ii) Nanjing Shanda should
pay to Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 670,000; and (iii) Bianfeng
should pay to Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 90,000
5. MONTHLY ROYALTY PAYMENTS
The Licensees shall make monthly royalty payments to Shengqu as following:
5.1 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu 25 % of the revenues received in
connection with operating the Game.
5.2 The Licensees shall provide an income statement for each month to Shengqu
for its review and confirmation by the 10th day of the following month.
5.3 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu the monthly royalty payment for each
month by the 30th day of the month after the month in which Shengqu
confirms the income statement under Clause 5.2.
5.4 Shengqu shall provide The Licensees the receipt for a monthly royalty
payment by the 15th day after the Licensees makes such monthly royalty
payment.
6. TERM
This Agreement shall be executed on January 1, 2005 and the term shall be from
January 1, 2005 to January 27, 2006. The sublicense had received the consent of
CyberStep in written.
7. RIGHTS ON TERMINATION
Upon termination of this Agreement:
7.1 All of the Licensees's rights with respect to the Game, in its original
and/or localized form and any part thereof, the game engine, the Client
Software, the Server Software, the tools, and the codes will automatically
and immediately terminate, and The Licensees shall immediately cease to
use the Game in its original and/or localized form and any part thereof,
the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software, the tools, and
the codes, and shall destroy or return (at Shengqu's option) any materials
representing the same to Shengqu, along with a written confirmation of
destruction or return, signed by an officer of The Licensees.
7.2 Any termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights and
obligations accrued as of the date of the
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termination. For the avoidance of doubt, any monthly royalty payment
accrued prior to the termination shall be payable notwithstanding the
termination and the payment shall be governed to the same extent by the
terms of monthly royalty payment under this Agreement.
8. DEFAULT
8.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, a party shall be in default if (i) it
materially breaches a term of this Agreement causing serious harm to the
goodwill and advantages of the other party, and such breach continues for
a period of sixty (60) days after the party committing the breach has been
notified of the breach, or (ii) it become insolvent.
8.2 Upon occurrence of an event of default as described in the clause 8.1, the
party not in default may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the party in default. The rights and remedies provided
to the parties in this Clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition
to any other rights and remedies provided by this Agreement or at law or
in equity.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 The Licensees shall indemnify, defend and hold Shengqu and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.1.1 Any violation by The Licensees of any of the provisions of this
Agreement; and
9.1.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
The Licensees or its employees or agents.
9.2 Shengqu shall indemnify, defend and hold The Licensees and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.2.1 Any violation by Shengqu of any of the provisions of this Agreement;
and
9.2.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
Shengqu or its employees or agents.
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9.3 Indemnification procedure shall be as following:
9.3.1 A party seeking indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") will
promptly notify the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") in
writing of any claim for indemnification.
9.3.2 The Indemnifying Party will, if requested by the Indemnified Party,
give assistance to the Indemnified Party in defense of any claim.
9.3.3 The Indemnified Party will have the right to consent to the entry of
judgment with respect to, or otherwise settle, an indemnified claim
with the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Shengqu and the Licensees have each caused this Agreement to
be executed and delivered by a duly authorized representative, officer or agent,
effective as of the Effective Date.
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Danian
Title: Senior Vice President
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: President
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Wang Jingying
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 4.30
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
TACTICAL COMMANDERS
DECEMBER 28, 2004
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement")
is entered into as of December 28, 2004 ("Effective Date") by and among:
(1) SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China
(the "PRC") and having its registered address at Room 638-7, Building 2,
No. 351 Guoshoujing Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai, the PRC
("Shengqu" or "Licensor");
(2) SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 402-B,
No. 727 Zhangjjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, the PRC ("Shanda
Networking");
(3) NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 801,
18 F International Garden Apartment, High-technology Area, Nanjing, the
PRC ("Nanjing Shanda "); and
(4) HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at
Floor 18, 160 Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the PRC ("Bianfeng").
For the purpose of this Agreement, Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and
Bianfeng shall be referred to collectively as the "Licensees".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Shengqu engages in the business of developing, distributing and selling
computer games, including online games played by multiple users;
WHEREAS, the Licensees engage in the business of the operating, publishing and
selling online games;
WHEREAS, Shanda Networking and Nexon Corporation ("Nexon") had entered into a
internet game distribution and servicing agreement on September 28, 2002 (the
"Original Agreement"). Shanda
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Networking has the right to operate the Game in this Original Agreement.
WHEREAS, Shanda Networking desires to transfer the license to Shengqu, and
Shengqu sublicense the Game to Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng in
specific regions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual consideration
received and to be received pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree as
following.
1. DEFINITIONS.
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following
expressions shall have the meanings set forth below:
1.1 "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a
legal holiday in the PRC.
1.2 "Client Software" shall mean software sold, provided or distributed to the
users and therefore, to be loaded onto the user's personal computer.
1.3 "Server Software" shall mean system software and a proprietary database
(including the content and records located in such database) located on
servers connected to the Internet.
1.4 "Game" shall mean an online game known as The Tactical Commanders licensed
by Nexon to Shanda Networking.
1.5 "Intellectual Property" shall mean any and all (by whatever name or term
known or designated) tangible and intangible and now known or hereafter
existing (a) rights associated with works of authorship throughout the
universe, including, but not limited to, copyrights (including without
limitation, the sole and exclusive right to prepare "derivative works of
the copyrighted work and to copy, manufacture, reproduce, distribute
copies of, modify, perform and display the copyrighted work and all
derivative works thereof), moral rights (including without limitation any
right to identification of authorship and any limitation on subsequent
modification) and mask-works; (b) rights in and relating to the protection
of trademarks, service marks, trade names, goodwill, rights of publicity,
merchandising rights, advertising rights and similar rights; (c) rights in
and relating to the protection of trade secrets and confidential
information; (d) patents, designs, algorithms and other industrial
property rights and rights associated therewith; (e) other intellectual
and industrial property and proprietary rights (of every kind and nature
throughout the universe and however designated) relating to intangible
property that are analogous to any
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of the foregoing rights (including without limitation logos, rental rights
and rights to remuneration), whether arising by operation of law,
contract, license or otherwise; (f) registrations, applications, renewals,
extensions, continuations, divisions or reissues thereof now or hereafter
in force throughout the universe (including without limitation rights in
any of the foregoing); and (g) rights in and relating to the sole and
exclusive possession, ownership and use of any of the foregoing throughout
the universe, including without limitation, the right to license and
sublicense, assign, pledge, mortgage, sell, transfer, convey, grant, gift
over, divide, partition and use (or not use) in any way any of the
foregoing now or hereafter (including without limitation any claims and
causes of action of any kind with respect to, and any other rights
relating to the enforcement of, any of the foregoing).
1.6 "Territory" shall include East China, North-east China, North China,
North-west China, South-west China, and Central-south China. East China
include Shanghai, Jiangsu province, Zhejiang province, Anhui province,
Fujian province, Jiangxi province and Shandong province; North-east China
include Liangning province, Jilin province and Heilongjiang province;
North China include Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei province, Shanxi province and
Inner Mongolia autonomous region; North-west China include Shanxi
province, Gansu province, Qinghai province, Ningxia autonomous region and
Xinjiang autonomous region; South-west China include Chongqin, Sichuan
province, Guizhou Province, Yunnan province and Xizhang autonomous region.
Central-south China include Henan province, Hubei province, Guangdong
province, Guangxi autonomous region and Hainan province.
2. DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
2.1 Shanda Networking shall have an exclusive right to distribute and sell the
Game and its peripheral products in North China, North-west China and
South-west China;
Shengqu shall grant Nanjing Shanda an exclusive license to distribute and
sell the Game and its peripheral products in Central-south China and East
China;
Shengqu shall grant Bianfeng an exclusive license to distribute and sell
the Game and its peripheral products in North-east China.
2.2 The Licensees shall, during the term of this Agreement, diligently and
faithfully provide the Services, distribution and sell the Game and its
peripheral products in the Territory and shall use its best endeavors to
maintain the goodwill of Shengqu in the Territory. The Licensees shall
leave in position and not cover or erase any notices or other marks
(including, without limitation, details of patents or notices that a
trademark design or copyright relating to the Game is owned by Shengqu or
a third party) which Shengqu
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may place or affix to the Game.
2.3 During the term of this Agreement, the Licensees shall not sell,
sublicense, export or assist in or be a party to the export of the Game
outside the Territory.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1 Shengqu expressly covenants and warrants that it has good title or
authorization to the Game, Client Software, Server Software and the right
to license their use to the Licensees free of any proprietary rights of
any other party or any other encumbrance whatsoever.
3.2 Shengqu acknowledges that ownership rights in all data and data files
(including, but not limited to, user data, data recorded and stored in the
game database, connection log, billing log, chatting log and other related
data) which are generated by the servers during operation of the Game
within the Territory, and the contents of related documentation, and
Intellectual Property Rights therein or associated therewith, will remain
with The Licensees, who will have the exclusive right to protect the same.
3.3 The Licensees agree to report to Shengqu any known infringements, illegal
uses or misuses of the Intellectual Property Rights of Shengqu in
connection with the Game in its original and/or localized form and any
part thereof, the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software,
and the contents of related documentation in the Territory. The Licensees
agrees to assist Shengqu in enforcing or obtaining protection of such
items and acknowledges that Shengqu shall have the sole right to bring a
legal action or suit for infringement thereof. Such assistance shall be at
Shengqu's expense unless the matter to which such assistance applies
arises out of or from or is related in any way to the breach by the
Licensees of any term or condition of this Agreement or by the Licensees'
willful misconduct, in which case such assistance shall be at the
Licensees' expense.
4. INITIAL PAYMENT
4.1 In consideration of the rights have been granted by Shanda Networking to
Shengqu, Shengqu shall pay to Shanda the initial fees of RMB 552,640.08.
4.2 Shengqu shall sublicense the rights to Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda
and Bianfeng pursuant to the Section 2.1 of this Agreement. The payment of
the initial fees will be as below: (i) Shanda Networking should pay to
Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 107,640.08; (ii) Nanjing Shanda should
pay to
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Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 390,000; and (iii) Bianfeng should pay
to Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 55,000
5. MONTHLY ROYALTY PAYMENTS
The Licensees shall make monthly royalty payments to Shengqu as following:
5.1 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu 27 % of the revenues received in
connection with operating the Game.
5.2 The Licensees shall provide an income statement for each month to Shengqu
for its review and confirmation by the 10th day of the following month.
5.3 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu the monthly royalty payment for each
month by the 30th day of the month after the month in which Shengqu
confirms the income statement under Clause 5.2.
5.4 Shengqu shall provide The Licensees the receipt for a monthly royalty
payment by the 15th day after the Licensees makes such monthly royalty
payment.
6. TERM
This Agreement shall be executed on January 1, 2005 and the term shall be
from January 1, 2005 to July 27, 2005. The sublicense had received the
consent of Nexon in written.
7. RIGHTS ON TERMINATION
Upon termination of this Agreement:
7.1 All of the Licensees's rights with respect to the Game, in its original
and/or localized form and any part thereof, the game engine, the Client
Software, the Server Software, the tools, and the codes will automatically
and immediately terminate, and The Licensees shall immediately cease to
use the Game in its original and/or localized form and any part thereof,
the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software, the tools, and
the codes, and shall destroy or return (at Shengqu's option) any materials
representing the same to Shengqu, along with a written confirmation of
destruction or return, signed by an officer of The Licensees.
7.2 Any termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights and
obligations accrued as of the date of the
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termination. For the avoidance of doubt, any monthly royalty payment
accrued prior to the termination shall be payable notwithstanding the
termination and the payment shall be governed to the same extent by the
terms of monthly royalty payment under this Agreement.
8. DEFAULT
8.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, a party shall be in default if (i) it
materially breaches a term of this Agreement causing serious harm to the
goodwill and advantages of the other party, and such breach continues for
a period of sixty (60) days after the party committing the breach has been
notified of the breach, or (ii) it become insolvent.
8.2 Upon occurrence of an event of default as described in the clause 8.1, the
party not in default may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the party in default. The rights and remedies provided
to the parties in this Clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition
to any other rights and remedies provided by this Agreement or at law or
in equity.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 The Licensees shall indemnify, defend and hold Shengqu and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.1.1 Any violation by The Licensees of any of the provisions of this
Agreement; and
9.1.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
The Licensees or its employees or agents.
9.2 Shengqu shall indemnify, defend and hold The Licensees and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.2.1 Any violation by Shengqu of any of the provisions of this Agreement;
and
9.2.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
Shengqu or its employees or agents.
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9.3 Indemnification procedure shall be as following:
9.3.1 A party seeking indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") will
promptly notify the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") in
writing of any claim for indemnification.
9.3.2 The Indemnifying Party will, if requested by the Indemnified Party,
give assistance to the Indemnified Party in defense of any claim.
9.3.3 The Indemnified Party will have the right to consent to the entry of
judgment with respect to, or otherwise settle, an indemnified claim
with the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Shengqu and the Licensees have each caused this Agreement to
be executed and delivered by a duly authorized representative, officer or agent,
effective as of the Effective Date.
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Danian
Title: Senior Vice President
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: President
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Wang Jingying
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 4.31
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
FORTRESS
DECEMBER 28, 2004
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement")
is entered into as of December 28, 2004 ("Effective Date") by and among:
(1) SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China
(the "PRC") and having its registered address at Room 638-7, Building 2,
No. 351 Guoshoujing Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai, the PRC
("Shengqu" or "Licensor");
(2) SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 402-B,
No. 727 Zhangjjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, the PRC ("Shanda
Networking");
(3) NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 801,
18 F International Garden Apartment, High-technology Area, Nanjing, the
PRC ("Nanjing Shanda "); and
(4) HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at
Floor 18, 160 Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the PRC ("Bianfeng").
For the purpose of this Agreement, Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and
Bianfeng shall be referred to collectively as the "Licensees".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Shengqu engages in the business of developing, distributing and selling
computer games, including online games played by multiple users;
WHEREAS, the Licensees engage in the business of the operating, publishing and
selling online games;
WHEREAS, Shanda Networking and Game Venture Inc. ("Game Venture") had entered
into a software
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licensing agreement on July 28, 2002 (the "Original Agreement"). Shanda
Networking has the right to operate the Game in this Original Agreement.
WHEREAS, Shanda Networking desires to transfer the license to Shengqu, and
Shengqu sublicense the Game to Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng in
specific regions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual consideration
received and to be received pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree as
following.
1. DEFINITIONS.
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following
expressions shall have the meanings set forth below:
1.1 "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a
legal holiday in the PRC.
1.2 "Client Software" shall mean software sold, provided or distributed to the
users and therefore, to be loaded onto the user's personal computer.
1.3 "Server Software" shall mean system software and a proprietary database
(including the content and records located in such database) located on
servers connected to the Internet.
1.4 "Game" shall mean an online game known as The Fortress licensed by Game
Venture to Shanda Networking.
1.5 "Intellectual Property" shall mean any and all (by whatever name or term
known or designated) tangible and intangible and now known or hereafter
existing (a) rights associated with works of authorship throughout the
universe, including, but not limited to, copyrights (including without
limitation, the sole and exclusive right to prepare "derivative works of
the copyrighted work and to copy, manufacture, reproduce, distribute
copies of, modify, perform and display the copyrighted work and all
derivative works thereof), moral rights (including without limitation any
right to identification of authorship and any limitation on subsequent
modification) and mask-works; (b) rights in and relating to the protection
of trademarks, service marks, trade names, goodwill, rights of publicity,
merchandising rights, advertising rights and similar rights; (c) rights in
and relating to the protection of trade secrets and confidential
information; (d) patents, designs, algorithms and other industrial
property rights and rights associated therewith; (e) other intellectual
and industrial property and proprietary rights (of every kind and nature
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throughout the universe and however designated) relating to intangible
property that are analogous to any of the foregoing rights (including
without limitation logos, rental rights and rights to remuneration),
whether arising by operation of law, contract, license or otherwise; (f)
registrations, applications, renewals, extensions, continuations,
divisions or reissues thereof now or hereafter in force throughout the
universe (including without limitation rights in any of the foregoing);
and (g) rights in and relating to the sole and exclusive possession,
ownership and use of any of the foregoing throughout the universe,
including without limitation, the right to license and sublicense, assign,
pledge, mortgage, sell, transfer, convey, grant, gift over, divide,
partition and use (or not use) in any way any of the foregoing now or
hereafter (including without limitation any claims and causes of action of
any kind with respect to, and any other rights relating to the enforcement
of, any of the foregoing).
1.6 "Territory" shall include East China, North-east China, North China,
North-west China, South-west China, and Central-south China. East China
include Shanghai, Jiangsu province, Zhejiang province, Anhui province,
Fujian province, Jiangxi province and Shandong province; North-east China
include Liangning province, Jilin province and Heilongjiang province;
North China include Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei province, Shanxi province and
Inner Mongolia autonomous region; North-west China include Shanxi
province, Gansu province, Qinghai province, Ningxia autonomous region and
Xinjiang autonomous region; South-west China include Chongqin, Sichuan
province, Guizhou Province, Yunnan province and Xizhang autonomous region.
Central-south China include Henan province, Hubei province, Guangdong
province, Guangxi autonomous region and Hainan province.
2. DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
2.1 Shanda Networking shall have an exclusive right to distribute and sell the
Game and its peripheral products in North China, North-west China and
South-west China;
Shengqu shall grant Nanjing Shanda an exclusive license to distribute and
sell the Game and its peripheral products in Central-south China and East
China;
Shengqu shall grant Bianfeng an exclusive license to distribute and sell
the Game and its peripheral products in North-east China.
2.2 The Licensees shall, during the term of this Agreement, diligently and
faithfully provide the Services, distribution and sell the Game and its
peripheral products in the Territory and shall use its best endeavors to
maintain the goodwill of Shengqu in the Territory. The Licensees shall
leave in position and not cover or erase any notices or other marks
(including, without limitation, details of patents or notices that a
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trademark design or copyright relating to the Game is owned by Shengqu or
a third party) which Shengqu may place or affix to the Game.
2.3 During the term of this Agreement, the Licensees shall not sell,
sublicense, export or assist in or be a party to the export of the Game
outside the Territory.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1 Shengqu expressly covenants and warrants that it has good title or
authorization to the Game, Client Software, Server Software and the right
to license their use to the Licensees free of any proprietary rights of
any other party or any other encumbrance whatsoever.
3.2 Shengqu acknowledges that ownership rights in all data and data files
(including, but not limited to, user data, data recorded and stored in the
game database, connection log, billing log, chatting log and other related
data) which are generated by the servers during operation of the Game
within the Territory, and the contents of related documentation, and
Intellectual Property Rights therein or associated therewith, will remain
with The Licensees, who will have the exclusive right to protect the same.
3.3 The Licensees agree to report to Shengqu any known infringements, illegal
uses or misuses of the Intellectual Property Rights of Shengqu in
connection with the Game in its original and/or localized form and any
part thereof, the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software,
and the contents of related documentation in the Territory. The Licensees
agrees to assist Shengqu in enforcing or obtaining protection of such
items and acknowledges that Shengqu shall have the sole right to bring a
legal action or suit for infringement thereof. Such assistance shall be at
Shengqu's expense unless the matter to which such assistance applies
arises out of or from or is related in any way to the breach by the
Licensees of any term or condition of this Agreement or by the Licensees'
willful misconduct, in which case such assistance shall be at the
Licensees' expense.
4. INITIAL PAYMENT
4.1 In consideration of the rights have been granted by Shanda Networking to
Shengqu, Shengqu shall pay to Shanda the initial fees of RMB 620,250.
4.2 Shengqu shall sublicense the rights to Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda
and Bianfeng pursuant to the Section 2.1 of this Agreement. The payment of
the initial fees will be as below: (i) Shanda Networking
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should pay to Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 120,250; (ii) Nanjing
Shanda should pay to Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 440,000; and (iii)
Bianfeng should pay to Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 60,000
5. MONTHLY ROYALTY PAYMENTS
The Licensees shall make monthly royalty payments to Shengqu as following:
5.1 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu 25 % of the revenues received in
connection with operating the Game.
5.2 The Licensees shall provide an income statement for each month to Shengqu
for its review and confirmation by the 10th day of the following month.
5.3 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu the monthly royalty payment for each
month by the 30th day of the month after the month in which Shengqu
confirms the income statement under Clause 5.2.
5.4 Shengqu shall provide The Licensees the receipt for a monthly royalty
payment by the 15th day after the Licensees makes such monthly royalty
payment.
6. TERM
This Agreement shall be executed on January 1, 2005 and the term shall be
from January 1, 2005 to July 27, 2005. The sublicense had received the
consent of Game Venture in written.
7. RIGHTS ON TERMINATION
Upon termination of this Agreement:
7.1 All of the Licensees's rights with respect to the Game, in its original
and/or localized form and any part thereof, the game engine, the Client
Software, the Server Software, the tools, and the codes will automatically
and immediately terminate, and The Licensees shall immediately cease to
use the Game in its original and/or localized form and any part thereof,
the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software, the tools, and
the codes, and shall destroy or return (at Shengqu's option) any materials
representing the same to Shengqu, along with a written confirmation of
destruction or return, signed by an officer of The Licensees.
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7.2 Any termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights and
obligations accrued as of the date of the termination. For the avoidance
of doubt, any monthly royalty payment accrued prior to the termination
shall be payable notwithstanding the termination and the payment shall be
governed to the same extent by the terms of monthly royalty payment under
this Agreement.
8. DEFAULT
8.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, a party shall be in default if (i) it
materially breaches a term of this Agreement causing serious harm to the
goodwill and advantages of the other party, and such breach continues for
a period of sixty (60) days after the party committing the breach has been
notified of the breach, or (ii) it become insolvent.
8.2 Upon occurrence of an event of default as described in the clause 8.1, the
party not in default may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the party in default. The rights and remedies provided
to the parties in this Clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition
to any other rights and remedies provided by this Agreement or at law or
in equity.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 The Licensees shall indemnify, defend and hold Shengqu and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.1.1 Any violation by The Licensees of any of the provisions of this
Agreement; and
9.1.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
The Licensees or its employees or agents.
9.2 Shengqu shall indemnify, defend and hold The Licensees and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.2.1 Any violation by Shengqu of any of the provisions of this Agreement;
and
9.2.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
Shengqu or its employees or agents.
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9.3 Indemnification procedure shall be as following:
9.3.1 A party seeking indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") will
promptly notify the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") in
writing of any claim for indemnification.
9.3.2 The Indemnifying Party will, if requested by the Indemnified Party,
give assistance to the Indemnified Party in defense of any claim.
9.3.3 The Indemnified Party will have the right to consent to the entry of
judgment with respect to, or otherwise settle, an indemnified claim
with the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Shengqu and the Licensees have each caused this Agreement to
be executed and delivered by a duly authorized representative, officer or agent,
effective as of the Effective Date.
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Danian
Title: Senior Vice President
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: President
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Wang Jingying
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 4.32
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
BUZZER BEATER
DECEMBER 28, 2004
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE
DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS ONLINE GAME SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement")
is entered into as of December 28, 2004 ("Effective Date") by and among:
(1) SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China
(the "PRC") and having its registered address at Room 638-7, Building 2,
No. 351 Guoshoujing Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai, the PRC
("Shengqu" or "Licensor");
(2) SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 402-B,
No. 727 Zhangjjiang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, the PRC ("Shanda
Networking");
(3) NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at Room 801,
18 F International Garden Apartment, High-technology Area, Nanjing, the
PRC ("Nanjing Shanda "); and
(4) HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD., a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the PRC and having its registered address at
Floor 18, 160 Tianmushan Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the PRC ("Bianfeng").
For the purpose of this Agreement, Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and
Bianfeng shall be referred to collectively as the "Licensees".
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Shengqu engages in the business of developing, distributing and selling
computer games, including online games played by multiple users;
WHEREAS, the Licensees engage in the business of the operating, publishing and
selling online games;
WHEREAS, Shanda Networking and Creative Entertainment Co., Ltd. ("Creative
Entertainment") had entered into a internet game distribution and servicing
agreement on October 30, 2002 (the "Original
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Agreement"). Shanda Networking has the right to operate the Game in this
Original Agreement.
WHEREAS, Shanda Networking desires to transfer the license to Shengqu, and
Shengqu sublicense the Game to Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda and Bianfeng in
specific regions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual consideration
received and to be received pursuant to this Agreement, the parties agree as
following.
1. DEFINITIONS.
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following
expressions shall have the meanings set forth below:
1.1 "Business Day" shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a
legal holiday in the PRC.
1.2 "Client Software" shall mean software sold, provided or distributed to the
users and therefore, to be loaded onto the user's personal computer.
1.3 "Server Software" shall mean system software and a proprietary database
(including the content and records located in such database) located on
servers connected to the Internet.
1.4 "Game" shall mean an online game known as The Buzzer Beater licensed by
Creative Entertainment to Shanda Networking.
1.5 "Intellectual Property" shall mean any and all (by whatever name or term
known or designated) tangible and intangible and now known or hereafter
existing (a) rights associated with works of authorship throughout the
universe, including, but not limited to, copyrights (including without
limitation, the sole and exclusive right to prepare "derivative works of
the copyrighted work and to copy, manufacture, reproduce, distribute
copies of, modify, perform and display the copyrighted work and all
derivative works thereof), moral rights (including without limitation any
right to identification of authorship and any limitation on subsequent
modification) and mask-works; (b) rights in and relating to the protection
of trademarks, service marks, trade names, goodwill, rights of publicity,
merchandising rights, advertising rights and similar rights; (c) rights in
and relating to the protection of trade secrets and confidential
information; (d) patents, designs, algorithms and other industrial
property rights and rights associated therewith; (e) other intellectual
and industrial property and proprietary rights (of every kind and nature
throughout the universe and however designated) relating to intangible
property that are analogous to any
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of the foregoing rights (including without limitation logos, rental rights
and rights to remuneration), whether arising by operation of law,
contract, license or otherwise; (f) registrations, applications, renewals,
extensions, continuations, divisions or reissues thereof now or hereafter
in force throughout the universe (including without limitation rights in
any of the foregoing); and (g) rights in and relating to the sole and
exclusive possession, ownership and use of any of the foregoing throughout
the universe, including without limitation, the right to license and
sublicense, assign, pledge, mortgage, sell, transfer, convey, grant, gift
over, divide, partition and use (or not use) in any way any of the
foregoing now or hereafter (including without limitation any claims and
causes of action of any kind with respect to, and any other rights
relating to the enforcement of, any of the foregoing).
1.6 "Territory" shall include East China, North-east China, North China,
North-west China, South-west China, and Central-south China. East China
include Shanghai, Jiangsu province, Zhejiang province, Anhui province,
Fujian province, Jiangxi province and Shandong province; North-east China
include Liangning province, Jilin province and Heilongjiang province;
North China include Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei province, Shanxi province and
Inner Mongolia autonomous region; North-west China include Shanxi
province, Gansu province, Qinghai province, Ningxia autonomous region and
Xinjiang autonomous region; South-west China include Chongqin, Sichuan
province, Guizhou Province, Yunnan province and Xizhang autonomous region.
Central-south China include Henan province, Hubei province, Guangdong
province, Guangxi autonomous region and Hainan province.
2. DISTRIBUTION LICENSE
2.1 Shanda Networking shall have an exclusive right to distribute and sell the
Game and its peripheral products in North China, North-west China and
South-west China;
Shengqu shall grant Nanjing Shanda an exclusive license to distribute and
sell the Game and its peripheral products in Central-south China and East
China;
Shengqu shall grant Bianfeng an exclusive license to distribute and sell
the Game and its peripheral products in North-east China.
2.2 The Licensees shall, during the term of this Agreement, diligently and
faithfully provide the Services, distribution and sell the Game and its
peripheral products in the Territory and shall use its best endeavors to
maintain the goodwill of Shengqu in the Territory. The Licensees shall
leave in position and not cover or erase any notices or other marks
(including, without limitation, details of patents or notices that a
trademark design or copyright relating to the Game is owned by Shengqu or
a third party) which Shengqu
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may place or affix to the Game.
2.3 During the term of this Agreement, the Licensees shall not sell,
sublicense, export or assist in or be a party to the export of the Game
outside the Territory.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
3.1 Shengqu expressly covenants and warrants that it has good title or
authorization to the Game, Client Software, Server Software and the right
to license their use to the Licensees free of any proprietary rights of
any other party or any other encumbrance whatsoever.
3.2 Shengqu acknowledges that ownership rights in all data and data files
(including, but not limited to, user data, data recorded and stored in the
game database, connection log, billing log, chatting log and other related
data) which are generated by the servers during operation of the Game
within the Territory, and the contents of related documentation, and
Intellectual Property Rights therein or associated therewith, will remain
with The Licensees, who will have the exclusive right to protect the same.
3.3 The Licensees agree to report to Shengqu any known infringements, illegal
uses or misuses of the Intellectual Property Rights of Shengqu in
connection with the Game in its original and/or localized form and any
part thereof, the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software,
and the contents of related documentation in the Territory. The Licensees
agrees to assist Shengqu in enforcing or obtaining protection of such
items and acknowledges that Shengqu shall have the sole right to bring a
legal action or suit for infringement thereof. Such assistance shall be at
Shengqu's expense unless the matter to which such assistance applies
arises out of or from or is related in any way to the breach by the
Licensees of any term or condition of this Agreement or by the Licensees'
willful misconduct, in which case such assistance shall be at the
Licensees' expense.
4. INITIAL PAYMENT
4.1 In consideration of the rights have been granted by Shanda Networking to
Shengqu, Shengqu shall pay to Shanda the initial fees of RMB 830,000.02.
4.2 Shengqu shall sublicense the rights to Shanda Networking, Nanjing Shanda
and Bianfeng pursuant to the Section 2.1 of this Agreement. The payment of
the initial fees will be as below: (i) Shanda Networking should pay to
Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 170,000.02; (ii) Nanjing Shanda should
pay to
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Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 580,000; and (iii) Bianfeng should pay
to Shengqu the sublicense fees of RMB 80,000
5. MONTHLY ROYALTY PAYMENTS
The Licensees shall make monthly royalty payments to Shengqu as following:
5.1 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu the revenues received in connection
with operating the Game according to the following conditions are
satisfied:
5.1.1 If the amount of concurrent online user is less than 50,000, the
Licensees shall pay to Shengqu 21% of the revenues;
5.1.2 If the amount of concurrent online user is less than 100,000 but
more than 50,000, the Licensees shall pay to Shengqu 20% of the
revenues;
5.1.3 If the amount of concurrent online user is more than 100,000, the
Licensees shall pay to Shengqu 18% of the revenues;
5.2 The Licensees shall provide an income statement for each month to Shengqu
for its review and confirmation by the 10th day of the following month.
5.3 The Licensees shall pay to Shengqu the monthly royalty payment for each
month by the 30th day of the month after the month in which Shengqu
confirms the income statement under Clause 5.2.
5.4 Shengqu shall provide The Licensees the receipt for a monthly royalty
payment by the 15th day after the Licensees makes such monthly royalty
payment.
6. TERM
This Agreement shall be executed on January 1, 2005 and the term shall be from
January 1, 2005 to October 29, 2005. The sublicense had received the consent of
Creative Entertainment in written.
7. RIGHTS ON TERMINATION
Upon termination of this Agreement:
7.1 All of the Licensees's rights with respect to the Game, in its original
and/or localized form and any part
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thereof, the game engine, the Client Software, the Server Software, the
tools, and the codes will automatically and immediately terminate, and The
Licensees shall immediately cease to use the Game in its original and/or
localized form and any part thereof, the game engine, the Client Software,
the Server Software, the tools, and the codes, and shall destroy or return
(at Shengqu's option) any materials representing the same to Shengqu,
along with a written confirmation of destruction or return, signed by an
officer of The Licensees.
7.2 Any termination of this Agreement shall not affect any rights and
obligations accrued as of the date of the termination. For the avoidance
of doubt, any monthly royalty payment accrued prior to the termination
shall be payable notwithstanding the termination and the payment shall be
governed to the same extent by the terms of monthly royalty payment under
this Agreement.
8. DEFAULT
8.1 For the purposes of this Agreement, a party shall be in default if (i) it
materially breaches a term of this Agreement causing serious harm to the
goodwill and advantages of the other party, and such breach continues for
a period of sixty (60) days after the party committing the breach has been
notified of the breach, or (ii) it become insolvent.
8.2 Upon occurrence of an event of default as described in the clause 8.1, the
party not in default may immediately terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to the party in default. The rights and remedies provided
to the parties in this Clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition
to any other rights and remedies provided by this Agreement or at law or
in equity.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
9.1 The Licensees shall indemnify, defend and hold Shengqu and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.1.1 Any violation by The Licensees of any of the provisions of this
Agreement; and
9.1.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
The Licensees or its employees or agents.
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9.2 Shengqu shall indemnify, defend and hold The Licensees and its affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, shareholders, and agents harmless from and
against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses
arising out of any third-party claim relating to:
9.2.1 Any violation by Shengqu of any of the provisions of this Agreement;
and
9.2.2 Any gross misconduct or intentional acts or omissions on the part of
Shengqu or its employees or agents.
9.3 Indemnification procedure shall be as following:
9.3.1 A party seeking indemnification (the "Indemnified Party") will
promptly notify the other party (the "Indemnifying Party") in
writing of any claim for indemnification.
9.3.2 The Indemnifying Party will, if requested by the Indemnified Party,
give assistance to the Indemnified Party in defense of any claim.
9.3.3 The Indemnified Party will have the right to consent to the entry of
judgment with respect to, or otherwise settle, an indemnified claim
with the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party.
10. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Shengqu and the Licensees have each caused this Agreement to
be executed and delivered by a duly authorized representative, officer or agent,
effective as of the Effective Date.
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Chief Executive Officer
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Danian
Title: Senior Vice President
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: President
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Wang Jingying
Title: Vice President
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EXHIBIT 4.33
AMENDMENT
BETWEEN
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
AND
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
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AMENDMENT TO BILLING TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT TO BILLING TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT ("Amendment") is made as
of December 28, 2004, in Shanghai, P.R.C., by and between Shanghai Shanda
Networking Co., Ltd. ("Shanda Networking"), a domestic company organized and
existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), and
Shengqu Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Shengqu"), a wholly foreign-owned
company organized and existing under the laws of the PRC.
WHEREAS,
A. Shanda Networking and Shengqu ("Parties") are parties to that certain
BILLING TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT dated as of December 9, 2003 (the
"Agreement").
B. The Parties agree to modify the standard monthly fee and licensed region.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the applicable conditions, the Parties agree
to amend the Agreement as follows.
1. Section 3.1 of the Agreement is amended so that it reads in its entirety
as follows:
3. In consideration of the payment of license fee by Shanda Networking and
the covenants made by Shanda Networking under this Agreement, Shengqu
hereby grants a non-exclusive license to Shanda Networking, to allow
Shanda Networking to use the Billing Technology in Chongqing, Sichuan,
Guizhou, Yunnan, Xizang, Shanxi[CHINESE CHARACTERS], Gansu, Qinghai,
Ningxia, Xinjiang, Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi[CHINESE CHARACTERS],
Neimengu.
2. Other provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and effective.
3. This Amendment shall become effective only after it has been singed by the
Parties.
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4. This Amendment shall be executed in four counterparts, and each party
shall remain two counterparts.
5. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the PRC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Amendment to be executed by
their respective duly authorized signatories as of the day and year first
written above.
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: _________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: General Manager
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Board Chairman
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EXHIBIT 4.34
BILLING TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT
Between
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
and
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
BILLING TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS BILLING TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into on
December 28, 2004, in Shanghai, by and between Nanjing Shanda Networking Co.,
Ltd. ("Nanjing Shanda"), a domestic company organized and existing under the
laws of the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), and Shengqu Information
Technology Co., Ltd. ("Shengqu"), a wholly foreign-owned company organized and
existing under the laws of the PRC.
1 DEFINITIONS
Except otherwise specifically defined in this Agreement or unless the context
requires otherwise, the terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings as
set forth below:
1.1 "Term" shall be the duration of this Agreement stated in Article 2.3
hereof;
1.2 "Billing Technology" shall mean technology information, know-how, design,
drawing, process, method, data, program and other information that have
been existing on the date of this Agreement or will be developed in the
future, on case-by-case basis, as agreed by the Parties. "Billing
Technology" may be in writing or other appropriate forms and will be
licensed by Shengqu to Nanjing Shanda under this Agreement. Details of
Billing Technology are described in Appendix 1 attached hereto.
1.3 "Parties" shall mean both Nanjing Shanda and Shengqu, and a "Party" means
either one of them.
1.4 "PRC" shall mean the People's Republic of China, and, for the purpose of
this Agreement, excluding Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau Special
Administrative Regions.
1.5 "Licensed Region" shall mean Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Fujian,
Jiangxi, Shandong, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan.
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2 GENERAL TERMS
2.1 Shengqu hereby agrees to non-exclusively license the Billing Technology to
Nanjing Shanda and Nanjing Shanda hereby agrees to obtain such license
from Shengqu pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
2.2 Unless otherwise agreed by Shengqu in writing, Nanjing Shanda shall not
acquire identical or similar technology license from any third party.
2.3 This Agreement shall be effective upon the execution hereof by the
authorized representatives of the Parties and shall remain effective for a
period of one (1) year.
2.4 The licensed technology hereunder is described in Schedule A hereto. The
Parties may jointly make adjustment to Schedule A after the date of this
Agreement.
3 LICENSE
3.1 In consideration of the payment of the license fee by Nanjing Shanda and
the covenants made by Nanjing Shanda under this Agreement, Shengqu hereby
grants Nanjing Shanda a license, to allow Nanjing Shanda to use the
Billing Technology in the Licensed Region; the Parties acknowledge that
the territory of said license shall be the Licensed Region only.
3.2 Nanjing Shanda hereby agrees to use the Billing System in accordance with
the terms and conditions of this Agreement. It is further acknowledged
that, without the written consent of Shengqu, Nanjing Shanda shall not
sublicense or transfer the Billing Technology to any third party.
3.3 During the term of this Agreement, Nanjing Shanda has the right to
indicate, in advertisements and promotion materials in connection with
online games, that the Billing System is licensed by Shengqu to Nanjing
Shanda.
3.4 The license for the Billing Technology granted by Shengqu to Nanjing
Shanda
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shall not be construed as a grant of any proprietary right in the Billing
Technology to Nanjing Shanda. The proprietary rights to be Billing
Technology shall remain with Shengqu.
3.5 Nanjing Shanda acknowledges that Shengqu owns the Billing Technology and
enjoys theproprietary right to the Billing Technology. Unless otherwise
expressly provided herein or with theprior written consent of Shengqu,
Nanjing Shanda shall not use or apply for or register any copyright or
patent right in connection with the Billing Technology or the Billing
System, nor shall Nanjing Shanda do or permit to be done anything that
might directly or indirectly prevent Shengqu from registering the
copyright to or any patent rights in connection with the Billing
Technology or the Billing System.
4 DELIVERY OF TECHNOLOGY
Subsequent to the execution of this Agreement and upon the request of Nanjing
Shanda, Shengqu shall deliver the Billing Technology, including all necessary
documents, to Nanjing Shanda within a reasonable time.
5 LICENSE FEE
The license fee payable hereunder shall be calculated and paid as follows:
5.1 The license fee payable by Nanjing Shanda to Shengqu hereunder shall be
calculated as follows: License fee = standard monthly fee per player x
average number of concurrent online game players per month;
5.1.1 average number of concurrent online game players per month shall be the
aggregate of the average number of concurrent online game players for all
commercialized games in the month;
5.1.2 standard monthly fee per player shall be RMB13.46 per month for the year
2005 and thereafter;
5.2 Shengqu shall have the right to adjust the amount of standard monthly fee
per player in accordance with the actual business operation of Nanjing
Shanda; and
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5.3 Nanjing Shanda shall provide Shengqu with the concurrent online game
players data, the number of users and income which is billed through the
Billing Technology, and other related data. Shengqu shall be entitled to
check and verify the aforesaid data provided by Nanjing Shanda at any
time.
6 PAYMENT OF LICENSE FEE
6.1 Payment of License Fee shall be made by Nanjing Shanda on a quarterly
basis and shall be made within three (3) months following each quarter's
end.
6.2 The Parties understand and agree that, if Nanjing Shanda fails to make
payment of the License Fee before the final due date within the time
stipulated herein without the consent of Shengqu, Shengqu shall be
entitled to request Nanjing Shanda to pay overdue interest on the
delinquent payment, and the rate for such overdue interest shall be the
rate for short-term commercial loans on such due date published by the
People's Bank of China.
7 TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT
After the effectiveness of this if Shengqu makes further developments and
enhancements to the Billing Technology any intellectual property or other right
arising out of any further development and enhancement of the Billing Technology
shall belong to Shengqu.
8 EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall remain effective during the term hereof, which will be
automatically renewed for an additional one (1) year period upon expiry of each
term unless Shengqu notifies Nanjing Shanda of its intention not to renew thirty
(30) days before the current term expires.
9 GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
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10 EXECUTION
This Agreement shall be executed on or before the effective date hereof by the
duly authorised representative of each Party of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their respective duly authorized signatories as of the day and year first
written above.
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: _________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: General Manager
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By: _________________
Name: Chen Tiaoqiao
Title: Board Chairman
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Appendix 1:
DESCRIPTIONS OF FUNCTIONS OF BILLING SYSTEM
Billing System consists of User Registration Module, Recharge Interface Module,
Payment Information Synchronization Module, and other value-added modules such
as Second-Based Billing Module, Day-Based Billing Module, and IP-Based Billing
Module.
- User Registration Module loads the synchronized registration
information of users from the game to the Billing System, forming
the basis of the users of Billing System. The data is sent to game
system by means of web interface or MQ.
- Recharge Interface Module links to the sales system of online
channels. The systems receive the recharge request from users,
convert the authentication, and add the time that accords to the
recharged cards to the specific character accounts.
- Payment Information Synchronization Module transfer users' remained
time to the game system by means of FTP or MQ.
- Second-Based Billing Module consists of Payment Information
Synchronization Module and Billing Module. The former one
synchronize the time information about used time to the Billing
System for further application, by means of FTP or MQ. Billing
Module subtracts the used time transferred by Synchronization Module
from users' remained time.
- Day-Based Billing Module realize the subtraction function based on
the periods of monthly and daily subscription.
- Other value-added modules provide interfaces to some business
partners, for example, IP-Based billing function supplies some ISP
free games based on IP, and IP-based billing.
As an open system, Billing System supports most popular game genres, such as
MMORPG and casual games. The system supplies billing service based on the
playtime length of game, as well as period length such as monthly subscription.
Moreover, the system can, according to the requirements of the game, provide
billing solution based on time.
Appendix 2:
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF BILLING SYSTEM
Software Requirement: Windows 2000, SQL Server2000, MSMQ, IIS
Hardware Requirement:
Database Server Requirement:
CPU: 2.4GHZ * 4
RAM: 2G
HD: 18G + 36G * 4
Network Card: 100M * 2
Reference: DELL 6650
Database Server Amounts:
Avg. 20 game regions / server
Max. 10 game regions / server (games that need large data
flow)
Application Server Requirement:
CPU: 2.4GHZ * 2
RAM: 1G
HD: 18G + 36G * 2
Network Card: 100M * 2
Reference: DELL 2650
Application Server Amounts:
Avg. 40 game regions / server
Max. 20 game regions / server (games that need large data
flow)
Web Server Requirement:
CPU: 2.4GHZ * 1 (2 are recommended)
HD: 18G + 36G
Network Card: 100M * 2
Reference: DELL 2650
WEB Server Amounts:
1 Server
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Schedule A:
BILLING SYSTEM TABLES BASED ON BILLING TECHNOLOGY
Name Billing System Briefing Note
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The Legend of Mir2 Billing System Supply billing
Mir solutions for TloM
based on playtime,
period, IP, and other
value-added
applications.
The World of Woool Billing System Supply billing
Legend solutions for TWoL
based on playtime
and period.
Fortress 2 FT2 Billing System Supply billing
solutions for Fortress
2 based on period.
BNB BNB Billing System Supply billing
solutions for BNB
based on coupon.
Shattered Galaxy PS Billing System Supply billing
solutions for SG
based on playtime
and period.
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EXHIBIT 4.35
BILLING TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT
Between
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
and
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
BILLING TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS BILLING TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into on
this 28th day of December, 2004, in Shanghai, by and between Hangzhou Bianfeng
Networking Technology Co., Ltd. ("Bianfeng"), a domestic company organized and
existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), and
Shengqu Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Shengqu"), a wholly foreign-owned
company organized and existing under the laws of the PRC.
1 DEFINITIONS
Except otherwise specifically defined in this Agreement or unless the context
requires otherwise, the terms used in this Agreement shall have the meanings as
set forth below:
1.1 "Term" shall be the duration of this Agreement stated in Article 2.3
hereof;
1.2 "Billing Technology" shall mean technology information, know-how, design,
drawing, process, method, data, program and other information that have
been existing on the date of this Agreement or will be developed in the
future, on case-by-case basis, as agreed by the Parties. "Billing
Technology" may be in writing or other appropriate forms and will be
licensed by Shengqu to Bianfeng under this Agreement. Details of Billing
Technology are described in Appendix 1 attached hereto.
1.3 "Parties" shall mean both Bianfeng and Shengqu, and a "Party" means either
one of them.
1.4 "PRC" shall mean the People's Republic of China, and, for the purpose of
this Agreement, excluding Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau Special
Administrative Regions.
1.5 "Licensed Region" shall mean Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning.
2 GENERAL TERMS
2.1 Shengqu hereby agrees to non-exclusively license the Billing Technology to
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Bianfeng and Bianfeng hereby agrees to obtain such license from Shengqu
pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
2.2 Unless otherwise agreed by Shengqu in writing, Bianfeng shall not acquire
identical or similar technology license from any third party.
2.3 This Agreement shall be effective upon the execution hereof by the
authorized representatives of the Parties and shall remain effective for a
period of one (1) year.
2.4 The licensed technology hereunder is described in Schedule A hereto. The
Parties may jointly make adjustment to Schedule A after the date of this
Agreement.
3 LICENSE
3.1 In consideration of the payment of the license fee by Bianfeng and the
covenants made by Bianfeng under this Agreement, Shengqu hereby grants
Bianfeng a license, to allow Bianfeng to use the Billing Technology in the
Licensed Region; the Parties acknowledge that the territory of said
license shall be the Licensed Region only.
3.2 Bianfeng hereby agrees to use the Billing System in accordance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. It is further acknowledged that,
without the written consent of Shengqu, Bianfeng shall not sublicense or
transfer the Billing Technology to any third party.
3.3 During the term of this Agreement, Bianfeng has the right to indicate, in
advertisements and promotion materials in connection with online games,
that the Billing System is licensed by Shengqu to Bianfeng.
3.4 The license for the Billing Technology granted by Shengqu to Bianfeng
shall not be construed as a grant of any proprietary right in the Billing
Technology to Bianfeng. The proprietary right or property rights to the
Billing Technology shall remain with Shengqu.
3.5 Bianfeng acknowledges that Shengqu owns the Billing Technology and enjoys
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the proprietary right to the Billing Technology. Unless otherwise
expressly provided herein or with prior written consent of Shengqu,
Bianfeng shall not use or apply for or register any copyright or patent
right in connection with the Billing Technology or the Billing System, nor
shall Bianfeng do or permit to be done anything that might directly or
indirectly prevent Shengqu from registering the copyright to or any
patents right in connection with the Billing Technology or the Billing
System.
4 DELIVERY OF TECHNOLOGY
Subsequent to the execution of this Agreement and upon the request of Bianfeng,
Shengqu shall deliver the Billing Technology, including all necessary documents,
to Bianfeng within a reasonable time.
5 LICENSE FEE
The license fee payable hereunder shall be calculated and paid as follows:
5.1 The license fee payable by Bianfeng to Shengqu hereunder shall be
calculated as follows: License fee = standard monthly fee per player x
average number of concurrent online game players per month;
5.1.1 average number of concurrent online game players per month shall be the
aggregate of average number of concurrent online game players for all
commercialized games in the month;
5.1.2 standard monthly fee per player shall be RMB13.46 per month for the year
2005 and thereafter;
5.2 Shengqu shall have the right to adjust the amount of the standard monthly
fee per player in accordance with the actual business operation of
Bianfeng; and
5.3 Bianfeng shall provide Shengqu with the concurrent online game players
data, the number of users and income which is billed through the Billing
Technology, and other related data. Shengqu shall be entitled to check and
verify the aforesaid data provided by Bianfeng at any time;
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6 PAYMENT OF LICENSE FEE
6.1 Payment of License Fee shall be made by Bianfeng on a quarterly basis and
shall be made within three (3) months following each quarter's end.
6.2 The Parties understand and agree that, if Bianfeng fails to make payment
of the License Fee before the final due date within the time stipulated
herein without the consent of Shengqu, Shengqu shall be entitled to
request Bianfeng to pay overdue interest on the delinquent payment, and
the rate for sucd overdue interest shall be the rate for short-term
commercial loans on such due date published by the People's Bank of China.
7 TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT
After the effectiveness of this Agreement, if Shengqu makes developments and
enhancements to the Billing Technology any intellectual property or other right
arising out of any further development and enhancement of Billing Technology
shall belong to Shengqu.
8 EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall remain effective during the term hereof, which will be
automatically renewed for an additional one (1) year period upon expiry of each
term unless Shengqu notifies Bianfeng of its intention not to renew thirty (30)
days before the current term expires.
9 GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
10 EXECUTION
This Agreement shall be executed on or before the effective date hereof by the
duly authorised representative of each Party of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their respective duly authorized signatories as of the day and year first
written above.
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
By: _________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: General Manager
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By: _________________
Name: Chen Tiaoqiao
Title: Board Chairman
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Appendix 1:
DESCRIPTIONS OF FUNCTIONS OF BILLING SYSTEM
Billing System consists of User Registration Module, Recharge Interface Module,
Payment Information Synchronization Module, and other value-added modules such
as Second-Based Billing Module, Day-Based Billing Module, and IP-Based Billing
Module.
- User Registration Module loads the synchronized registration
information of users from the game to the Billing System, forming
the basis of the users of Billing System. The data is sent to game
system by means of web interface or MQ.
- Recharge Interface Module links to the sales system of online
channels. The systems receive the recharge request from users,
convert the authentication, and add the time that accords to the
recharged cards to the specific character accounts.
- Payment Information Synchronization Module transfer users' remained
time to the game system by means of FTP or MQ.
- Second-Based Billing Module consists of Payment Information
Synchronization Module and Billing Module. The former one
synchronize the time information about used time to the Billing
System for further application, by means of FTP or MQ. Billing
Module subtracts the used time transferred by Synchronization Module
from users' remained time.
- Day-Based Billing Module realize the subtraction function based on
the periods of monthly and daily subscription.
- Other value-added modules provide interfaces to some business
partners, for example, IP-Based billing function supplies some ISP
free games based on IP, and IP-based billing.
As an open system, Billing System supports most popular game genres, such as
MMORPG and casual games. The system supplies billing service based on the
playtime length of game, as well as period length such as monthly subscription.
Moreover, the system can, according to the requirements of the game, provide
billing solution based on time.
Appendix 2:
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF BILLING SYSTEM
Software Requirement: Windows 2000, SQL Server2000, MSMQI, IIS
Hardware Requirement:
Database Server Requirement:
CPU: 2.4GHZ * 4
RAM: 2G
HD: 18G + 36G * 4
Network Card: 100M * 2
Reference: DELL 6650
Database Server Amounts:
Avg. 20 game regions / server
Max. 10 game regions / server (games that need large data
flow)
Application Server Requirement:
CPU: 2.4GHZ * 2
RAM: 1G
HD: 18G + 36G * 2
Network Card: 100M * 2
Reference: DELL 2650
Application Server Amounts:
Avg. 40 game regions / server
Max. 20 game regions / server (games that need large data
flow)
Web Server Requirement:
CPU: 2.4GHZ * 1 (2 are recommended)
RAM: 1G
HD: 18G + 36G
Network Card: 100M * 2
Reference: DELL 2650
WEB Server Amounts:
1 Server
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Schedule A:
BILLING SYSTEM TABLES BASED ON BILLING TECHNOLOGY
Name Billing System Briefing Note
---------------- -------------------- ------------------- ----
The Legend of Mir2 Billing System Supply billing
Mir solutions for TloM
based on playtime,
period, IP, and
other value-added
applications.
The World of Woool Billing System Supply billing
Legend solutions for TWoL
based on playtime
and period.
Fortress 2 FT2 Billing System Supply billing
solutions for
Fortress 2 based on
period.
BNB BNB Billing System Supply billing
solutions for BNB
based on coupon.
Shattered Galaxy PS Billing System Supply billing
solutions for SG
based on playtime
and period.
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EXHIBIT 4.36
EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT
Between
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
and
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
1
EQUIPMENT LEASING AGREEMENT
THIS EQUIPMENT LEASING AGREEMENT ("this Agreement") is entered into December 28,
2004, by and between Nanjing Shanda Networking Co., Ltd. ("Nanjing Shanda"), a
company organized and existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China
(the "PRC"), and Shengqu Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
("Shengqu"), a wholly foreign-owned enterprise organized and existing under the
laws of the PRC. Each of Nanjing Shanda and Shengqu shall hereinafter
individually be referred to as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties".
1 DEFINITIONS
Unless this Agreement otherwise defines or the context otherwise requires, the
following terms shall have the meanings given to them below when used in this
Agreement:
1.1 "Term" shall mean the term of this Agreement as stated in Article 2.3
hereof.
1.2 "Equipment" shall mean the equipment leased by Shengqu to Nanjing Shanda
as requested by Nanjing Shanda from time to time. The specific description
of each piece of Equipment shall be set forth in a confirmation letter.
2 GENERAL TERMS
2.1 Shengqu hereby agrees to lease to Nanjing Shanda, and Nanjing Shanda
hereby agrees to rent from Shengqu, the Equipment pursuant to the terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
2.2 Unless otherwise agreed by Shengqu in writing, Nanjing Shanda shall not
rent any Equipment from any third party.
2.3 This Agreement shall be effective upon execution hereof by the authorized
representatives of the Parties and shall remain effective for a period of
one (1) year.
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2.4 The rent payable by Nanjing Shanda to Shengqu under this Agreement shall
be 4.2% of the original value of the leased Equipment per month (the
"Rent"). Nanjing Shanda shall pay Rental to Shengqu on a quarterly basis.
3 RENT
3.1 In consideration of the use of Equipment by Nanjing Shanda pursuant to
this Agreement and as long as this Agreement is not terminated by the
Parties hereto, Nanjing Shanda shall pay Shengqu the Rent set forth in
Section 2.4 hereof on a quarterly basis in accordance with Section 3.2,
3.3 and 3.4 below.
3.2 The Rent for each quarter shall be payable within thirty days of the last
day of such quarter.
3.3 The Rent shall be paid in the currency of RMB to a bank account opened
with a PRC bank by Shengqu (Shengqu shall provide Nanjing Shanda with the
details of such account).
3.4 In the event that Nanjing Shanda fails to pay the Rent to Shengqu on the
due date under this Agreement, Shengqu shall be entitled to press for
payment of the Rent payable by issuing a written notice to Nanjing Shanda.
Upon receipt of such notice, Nanjing Shanda shall thereafter pay Shengqu
an overdue interest on the amount outstanding. The annual rate of such
overdue interest shall be the aggregate of (i) the annual interest rate
for short term commercial loans published on such due date by the People`s
Bank of China, and (ii) two percent (2%).
3.5 The Rent paid by Nanjing Shanda to Shengqu under this Agreement shall be
the only amounts payable by Nanjing Shanda with respect of the leasing of
the Equipment hereunder by Nanjing Shanda. Unless otherwise expressly
provided herein, Nanjing Shanda shall not be requested nor obliged to pay
any other amount to Shengqu with respect of Shengqu's leasing the
Equipment to Nanjing Shanda or the performing of the obligations hereunder
by Shengqu.
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4 DELIVERY OF THE EQUIPMENTS
Upon request of Nanjing Shanda, Shengqu shall deliver the Equipment, including
all documents necessary for the use of the Equipment, to Nanjing Shanda in a
timely manner.
5 EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall remain effective during the term hereof, which will be
automatically renewed for another one (1) year upon expiration of each term
unless Shengqu notifies Nanjing Shanda of its intention not to renew thirty (30)
days before the current term expires.
6 GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
7 EXECUTION
This Agreement shall become effective upon the execution hereof by the duly
authorised representative of each Party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their respective duly authorized signatories as of the day and year first
written above.
NANJING SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: ________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: General Manager
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD.
By: _________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Board Chairman
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EXHIBIT 4.37
EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT
Between
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
and
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
EQUIPMENT LEASING AGREEMENT
THIS EQUIPMENT LEASING AGREEMENT ("this Agreement") is entered into on this 28th
day of December, 2004 by and between Hangzhou Bianfeng Networking Technology
Co., Ltd. ("Bianfeng"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the
People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), and Shengqu Information Technology
(Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("Shengqu"), a wholly foreign-owned enterprise organized
and existing under the laws of the PRC. Each of Bianfeng and Shengqu shall
hereinafter individually be referred to as a "Party" and collectively as the
"Parties".
1 DEFINITIONS
Unless this Agreement otherwise defines or the context otherwise requires, the
following terms shall have the meanings given to them below when used in this
Agreement:
1.1 "Term" shall mean the term of this Agreement as stated in Article 2.3
hereof.
1.2 "Equipment" shall mean the equipment leased by Shengqu to Bianfeng as
requested by Bianfeng from time to time. The specific description of each
piece of Equipment shall be set forth in a confirmation letter.
2 GENERAL TERMS
2.1 Shengqu hereby agrees to lease to Bianfeng, and Bianfeng hereby agrees to
rent from Shengqu, the Equipment pursuant to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement.
2.2 Unless otherwise agreed by Shengqu in writing, Bianfeng shall not rent any
Equipment from any third party.
2.3 This Agreement shall be effective upon execution hereof by the authorized
representatives of the Parties and shall remain effective for a period of
one (1) year.
2.4 The rent payable by Bianfeng to Shengqu under this Agreement shall be 4.2%
of the original value of the leased Equipment per month (the "Rent").
Bianfeng shall pay Rent to Shengqu on a quarterly basis.
3 RENT
3.1 In consideration of the use of Equipment by Bianfeng pursuant to this
Agreement and as long as this Agreement is not terminated by the Parties
hereto, Bianfeng shall pay Shengqu the Rent set forth in Section 2.4
hereof on a quarterly basis in accordance with Section 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4
below.
3.2 The Rent for each quarter shall be payable within thirty days of the last
day of such quarter.
3.3 The Rent shall be paid in the currency of RMB to a bank account opened
with a PRC bank by Shengqu (Shengqu shall provide Bianfeng with the
details of such account).
3.4 In the event that Bianfeng fails to pay the Rent to Shengqu on the due
date under this Agreement, Shengqu shall be entitled to press for payment
of the Rent payable by issuing a written notice to Bianfeng. Upon receipt
of such notice, Bianfeng shall thereafter pay Shengqu overdue interest on
the amount outstanding. The annual rate of such overdue interest shall be
the aggregate of (i) the annual interest rate for short term commercial
loans published on such due date by the People`s Bank of China, and (ii)
two percent (2%).
3.5 The Rent paid by Bianfeng to Shengqu under this Agreement shall be the
only amounts payable by Bianfeng with respect of the leasing of the
Equipment hereunder by Bianfeng. Unless otherwise expressly provided
herein, Bianfeng shall not be requested nor obliged to pay any other
amount to Shengqu with respect of Shengqu's leasing the Equipment to
Bianfeng or the performing of the obligations hereunder by Shengqu.
4 DELIVERY OF THE EQUIPMENTS
Upon request of Bianfeng, Shengqu shall deliver the Equipment, including all
documents necessary for the use of the Equipment, to Bianfeng in a timely
manner.
5 EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall remain effective during the term hereof, which will be
automatically renewed for another one (1) year upon expiration of each term
unless Shengqu notifies Bianfeng of its intention not to renew thirty (30) days
before the current term expires.
6 GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the PRC.
7 EXECUTION
This Agreement shall become effective upon the execution hereof by the duly
authorised representative of each Party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their respective duly authorized signatories as of the day and year first
written above.
HANGZHOU BIANFENG NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
By: ________________________
Name: Tang Jun
Title: General Manager
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD.
By: _________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Board Chairman
EXHIBIT 4.38
AMENDMENT
Between
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
and
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
1
AMENDMENT TO STRATEGIC CONSULTING SERVICE AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT TO THE STRATEGIC CONSULTING SERVICE AGREEMENT ("Amendment") is
made as of December 28, 2004 in Shanghai by and between Shanghai Shanda
Networking Co., Ltd. ("Shanda Networking"), a domestic company organized and
existing under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), and
Shengqu Information Technology Co., Ltd. ("Shengqu"), a wholly foreign-owned
company organized and existing under the laws of the PRC.
WHEREAS,
A. Shanda Networking and Shengqu (the "Parties") are parties to that certain
STRATEGIC CONSULTING SERVICE AGREEMENT dated as of December 9, 2003 (the
"Agreement"); and
B. The Parties agree to modify the consulting fee in the Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the applicable conditions, the Parties agree
to amend the Agreement as follows.
1. Section 3.1 of the Agreement is amended so that it reads in its entirety
as follows:
The formula for calculating the monthly consulting fee payable by Shanda
Networking to Shengqu hereunder shall be:
Monthly Consulting fee=(average number of concurrent online game players
per month iA standard monthly fee per player - fees paid to cooperative
parties - other reasonable costs) iA 60%.
(1) the average number of concurrent online game players per month shall
be the aggregate of the average number of concurrent online game
players for all commercial games in the month;
(2) the standard monthly fee per player shall be as follows:
a. RMB 98 per month for the year 2003;
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b. RMB 86 per month for the year 2004;
c. RMB90 per month for the year 2005 and thereafter.
(3) Fees paid to cooperative parties include:
a. Fees payable by Shanda Networking under other contracts
entered into between Shanda Networking and Shengqu;
b. Fees payable by Shanda Networking under contracts entered into
between Shanda Networking and other game developers;
c. Rentals and revenue sharing fees payable under contracts
between Shanda Networking and telecommunication operators.
(4) Other reasonable costs
a. Other reasonable costs per month for the year 2003 shall be
RMB 1,720,000;
b. Other reasonable costs per month for the year 2004 shall be
RMB 1,900,000.
c. Other reasonable costs per month for the year 2005 and
thereafter shall be RMB 1,600,000.00.
2. Other provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and effective.
3. This Amendment shall become effective only after it has been singed by
Parties.
4. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the PRC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Amendment to be executed by
their respective duly authorized signatories as of the day and year first
written above.
SHANGHAI SHANDA NETWORKING CO., LTD.
By: _________________________
Name: Jun Tang
Title: General Manager
SHENGQU INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.
By: ___________________________
Name: Chen Tianqiao
Title: Board Chairman
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EXHIBIT 12.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Tianqiao Chen, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report of Shanda Interactive Entertainment
Limited (the "Company") on Form 20-F for the period ending December 31, 2004, as
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the
"Report");
2. Based on my knowledge, this Report does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements
made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this Report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this Report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of,
and for, the periods presented in this Report;
4. The Company's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing
and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act
Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the Company and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such
disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to
ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this Report is being prepared;
b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and
procedures and presented in this Report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered
by this Report based on such evaluation; and
c) Disclosed in this Report any change in the Company's internal control
over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Report
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Company's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The Company's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the
Company's auditors and the audit committee of the Company's board of directors
(or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or
operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably
likely to adversely affect the Company's ability to record, process, summarize
and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the Company's internal control over
financial reporting.
Date: May 27, 2005 /s/ CHEN TIANQIAO
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Name: Tianqiao Chen
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 12.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Shujun Li, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report of Shanda Interactive Entertainment
Limited (the "Company") on Form 20-F for the period ending December 31, 2004, as
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the
"Report");
2. Based on my knowledge, this Report does not contain any untrue statement of a
material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements
made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this Report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this Report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of,
and for, the periods presented in this Report;
4. The Company's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing
and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act
Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the Company and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such
disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to
ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this Report is being prepared;
b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and
procedures and presented in this Report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered
by this Report based on such evaluation; and
c) Disclosed in this Report any change in the Company's internal control
over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Report
that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Company's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The Company's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the
Company's auditors and the audit committee of the Company's board of directors
(or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or
operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably
likely to adversely affect the Company's ability to record, process, summarize
and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the Company's internal control over
financial reporting.
Date: May 27, 2005 /s/ LI SHUJUN
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Name: Shujun Li
Title: Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT 13.1
CERTIFICATIONS
In connection with the annual report of Shanda Interactive Entertainment
Limited (the "Company") on Form 20-F for the period ending December 31, 2004, as
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the
"Report"), each of the undersigned hereby certifies that to the best of his
knowledge:
1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: May 27, 2005
/s/ CHEN TIANQIAO
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Tianqiao Chen
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ LI SHUJUN
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Shujun Li
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 15.1
(IDC LETTERHEAD)
May 11, 2005
Mr. Li Shujun
Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited
No.1 Office Building
No.1 690 Bibo Road, Zhangjiang
Podong New Area
Shanghai 201203, PRC
Dear Li Shujun,
In the absence of prior written consent, the IDC name, logo, trademarks or
copyrighted information cannot be used in promotional materials, publicity
releases, advertising, or any other similar publications or communications,
whether oral or written.
Please consider this letter as written authorization to use the following IDC
data in your annual report and shelf registration statement dated May 2005:
According to IDC's survey about online games in China for 2004 in its "China
Gaming 2004-2009 Forecast and Analysis", which received over 50,000
participants' response, Shanda's massively multiplayer online role-playing
games, The Legend of Mir II and The World of Legend (Woool), were respectively
the most popular online game and the most popular domestic online game in
China. Shanda's casual games include BNB and Maplestory, both of which were
among the top ten casual games in China according to the same survey.
Source: IDC, China Gaming 2004-2009 Forecast and Analysis
Should there be any changes to this text, please notify me immediately.
IDC is not responsible for any damage or loss resulting from the use of IDC
information, regardless of the circumstances, and will be held harmless from
any loss, cost, or expense, suffered or incurred as a result of, or in
connection with any claim, suit or action from any party pertaining to that
use.
Should you have any questions, please notify me immediately at +86-10-83913610.
Best regards,
(COMPANY SEAL)
Wilson Wan
Deputy General Manager
IDC China
Exhibit 15.2
(YAO LIANG LAW OFFICE LETTERHEAD)
Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited
No. 1 Office Building
690 Bibo Road
Pudong New Area
Shanghai 201203
People's Republic of China
May 27, 2005
Ladies and Gentlemen:
RE: SHANDA INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
We hereby consent to the use of and references to our name under the captions
"Risk Factors" and "Regulatory Matters" in the annual report on Form 20-F, filed
by Shanda Interactive Entertainment Limited with the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission on May 27, 2005 under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.
Sincerely yours
Yao Liang Law Office
(COMPANY SEAL)
(YAO LIANG LAW OFFICE IN CHINESE CHARACTERS)
Yao Liang Law Office
7/F, Huaxia Bank Tower, 256 Pudong (S) Road, Shanghai 200120, PRC
(ADDRESS IN CHINESE CHARACTERS)
Tel: (8621) 51150338 Fax: (8621) 51150051
E-mail: master@yaolianglaw.com
www.yaolianglaw.com
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