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WEBMD INC - S-1 - 19990128 - EXHIBIT_10
CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
EXHIBIT 10.25
iLEARN DEVELOPMENT AND INTERACTIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
This iLearn Development and Interactive Services Agreement (the
"Agreement") is made and entered into this 17th day of June, 1998, by and
between iXL, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("iXL"), and Endeavor Technologies,
Inc., a Georgia corporation ("Endeavor").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Endeavor desires to retain iXL to provide interactive services
using iXL's proprietary software iLearn (defined below) in developing:
A. A knowledge management system or engine for on-line Web-MD training that
will include an administration/tracking system (the "Knowledge Management
System"); and
B. Content for multimedia, on-line training courses for healthcare
professionals (the "Web-MD Courses") as described in more detail herein;
and
WHEREAS, iXL is willing to provide such services on the terms described
herein and in performing such services will:
A. Refine and develop a content integration system (the "iLearn Content
Integration System") that will allow iXL to process and convert a large
number of courses relatively quickly for use in a multimedia format on
engines similar to the Knowledge Management System; and
B. Develop certain generic production templates that will be used with the
iLearn Content Integration System (the "iLearn Templates") in processing or
converting existing course content; and
WHEREAS, iXL, with input from Endeavor, will develop a graphic design for
the iLearn Templates for use by Endeavor with the Knowledge Management System
(the "Web-MD Template Design");
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and benefits
described in this Agreement, and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as
follows:
1. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Agreement, capitalized terms shall have
the following meanings:
"CHANGE ORDER" is defined in Section 3 below and shall be substantially in
the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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"CODE" means computer programming/formatting code or operating instructions
either previously developed by iXL or developed pursuant to this Agreement
and used in connection with iLearn, used to create any portion of the
Custom Works, incorporated into a Custom Work, or used to operate a Custom
Work or a Web Server in connection with a Custom Work (such as, for
example, HTML, Perl, C, C++, Java, Java Script, UNIX Shell, Visual Basic
Script, and VRML code). Code shall include (a) any files necessary to make
forms, check-boxes, and similar functions and underlying technology or
components, such as animation templates, interface programs which link
multimedia and other programs, customized graphics manipulation engines,
and menu utilities, whether in database form or dynamically driven; (b)
navigational elements, including buttons, graphics, synchronization
gateways, links, PERL and CGI scripts; (c) configuration profiles; (d) tags
or code added to templates in order for them to be used; (e) tags that
assign relational attributes to data elements allowing such elements to be
used as "smart content"; (f) dynamic content calls embedded in the HTML;
(g) all code related to the administrative, tracking, and other functions
of the Knowledge Management System; and (h) all source code related to any
of the items described in the proceeding clauses (a) through (f) or
otherwise related to iLearn.
"CONTENT" means all graphics, photographic images, marks, logos, data,
text, and information provided by Endeavor or any party other than iXL, in
connection with the Web-MD Courses. "Content" for the purposes of this
Agreement will not include any Code.
"CUSTOM WORKS" shall mean (a) the Knowledge Management System (excluding
all Code developed by iXL that relates to the administrative, tracking, and
other functions of the Knowledge Management System); (b) the Content of the
finished multimedia form of the Web-MD Courses produced by iXL under this
Agreement; and (c) the graphic design for the Web-MD Template Design.
"DELIVERABLES" means each form of (a) the Custom Works described as being
designed hereunder; and (b) the Physician Web Sites described as being made
available to Physicians in the "Project Timetable and Deliverables
Schedule" in the Statement of Work. "Deliverables" for purposes of this
Agreement will not include any Third Party Software, Web Browsers, or
hardware.
"ENDEAVOR MARKS" mean any and all trademarks, logos, or similar matters
relating to Endeavor or Web-MD provided by Endeavor or its agents to iXL
for use in any Custom Works or otherwise hereunder.
"ERROR" means any error, problem, or defect resulting from: (a) an
incorrect functioning of Code that affects the functionality of a
Deliverable; or (b) any failure of a Deliverable to meet the specifications
in the Statement of Work or the Phase I Engineering Requirements Document
to be developed thereunder.
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"FINAL DELIVERABLE" means the final version of any Custom Work that will be
delivered to Endeavor after successful completion of iXL's final testing
and quality assurance procedures.
"iLEARN" means iXL's proprietary software for multimedia on-line learning,
course development, and management and shall include (a) iXL's Content
Integration System; (b) the iXL Templates to be developed hereunder; and
(c) all Code related to the administration, tracking, and other functions
of the Knowledge Management System.
"iLEARN CONTENT INTEGRATION SYSTEM" is defined in the recitals of this
Agreement.
"iLEARN TEMPLATES" are defined in the recitals of this Agreement.
"INTERNET" means the world-wide network of computers which provide access
to the World Wide Web.
"KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" is defined in the recitals of this Agreement.
"PERMITTED USES" shall mean use by Endeavor in providing on-line training
to health care professionals through (a) use and modification of the
Knowledge Management System, including making it available on the Internet
to such health care professionals; (b) use, display, copying, and
modification of the Web-MD courses; and (c) use of any other courses
developed by other parties for Endeavor for health care professionals
consistent with the terms of this Agreement. iXL will use reasonable
commercial efforts to effect a strategic alliance between Endeavor and the
Thomson Corporation ("Thomson") or terms that are reasonably acceptable to
Endeavor. Endeavor will keep iXL advised of the progress of the
relationships with Thomson and, if possible, work with iXL to develop any
educational or training content. "Permitted Uses" shall not include (i)
any use of iLearn, Code or the Knowledge Management System or (ii) at a
time when fees or other compensation due to iXL hereunder have not been
paid. "Permitted Uses" will not include any decompiling, preparation of
derivative works, or re-engineering of any portion or any version of iLearn
or Code.
"PHASE I DOCUMENT" is defined in Section 6 of this Agreement.
"STATEMENT OF WORK" shall include Statement of Work No. 1, which is defined
in Section 3 below, and any additional Statements of Work attached to this
Agreement with the written consent of both iXL and Endeavor.
"THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE" means any software or other material (for example, a
standard authoring program or platform or off-the-shelf software) which is
specifically identified in the Statement of Work as being owned by a
company or individual other than iXL, will be used under this Agreement
pursuant to a license or other arrangement, and is generally available to
the public, including Endeavor, under published licensing terms.
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"WEB BROWSER" means software designed to allow interactive access to the
World Wide Web, including Navigator, Explorer, Mosaic, MacWeb/WinWeb,
Cello, and Lynx.
"WED-MD COURSES" are defined in the recitals of this Agreement.
"WEB-MD TEMPLATE DESIGN" is defined in the recitals of this Agreement.
"WORLD WIDE WEB" means all of the Web Pages that are accessible to a
typical computer user with appropriate access to the Internet using a Web
Browser.
The definitions in this section will apply to all plural and singular forms
of the defined terms used in this Agreement.
2. DEVELOPMENT AND INTERACTIVE SERVICES.
(a) DEVELOPMENT OF CUSTOM WORKS. Endeavor hereby retains iXL to develop
the Knowledge Management System, the graphic design for the Web-MD
Template Design, and the Web-MD Courses as described in the attached
Statement of Work. Endeavor agrees to pay iXL fees for such services
as described in the attached Statement of Work in accordance with the
payment terms set forth therein and in this Agreement.
(b) USE OF iLEARN FEATURES. In performing the services required under
this Agreement, iXL will use iLearn, the iLearn Content Integration
System, and the iLearn Templates providing the functionality described
in the attached Statement of Work.
(c) VERTICAL MARKETS. iXL will have no obligation under State of Work
No. 1 or the Phase I Document to be developed thereunder in connection
with adaptation of courses for vertical markets.
3. STATEMENT OF WORK; CHANGE ORDERS; ADMINISTRATION. Attached hereto as
Exhibit B is a more detailed description of the development and interactive
services to be provided hereunder ("Statement of Work No. 1"). If there is
any difference between the terms of the Statement of Work attached hereto
and any other portion of this Agreement, the terms of the Statement of Work
shall control, with the exception of Section 10(a) (concerning iXL's
ownership of iLearn, the iLearn Content Integration System, the iLearn
Templates, and Code) and Section 22 (which confirms that no joint venture,
partnership or other relationship has been created in connection with this
Agreement). In the event of a conflict between Sections 10(a) and 22 of
this Agreement and any language in a Statement of Work, Sections 10(a) and
22 of this Agreement shall control.
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Any modification to the specifications in the Statement of Work or to a
Custom Work after acceptance by Endeavor hereunder shall require execution
of a written change order by both parties to this Agreement (a "Change
Order"). Each Change Order complying with this section shall be deemed to
be an amendment to the applicable Statement of Work and will become part of
this Agreement.
In the attached Statement of Work, Endeavor and iXL have each designated a
qualified individual as project manager to serve as the point of contact
for all communications relating to the performance under this Agreement.
4. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES; INVOICES. Endeavor shall pay iXL the amounts set
forth in the Statement of Work.
Except for amounts due upon execution of this Agreement, iXL will submit to
Endeavor invoices for the amounts payable to iXL as described herein and in
the applicable Statement of Work. Unless otherwise provided in the
applicable Statement of Work, Endeavor will pay to iXL the amount of each
invoice immediately. Invoices will be deemed to have been received on the
earlier of the date of actual receipt or five (5) days after mailing to
Endeavor. If Endeavor disputes an invoice, Endeavor is required to pay the
undisputed portion of the invoice according to the terms of this Section
and to give notice to iXL that specifies in detail the disputed items and
the reason for the dispute.
5. SOURCE OF CERTAIN MATERIALS. The Content for the Web-MD Courses and the
Endeavor Marks used in the Custom Works or otherwise in connection with
this Agreement will be obtained and supplied by Endeavor or its agents
other than iXL.
Development and operation of the Knowledge Management System and the Web-MD
Courses may involve use of Third Party Software. Endeavor will be
responsible for payment for, and entering into appropriate licensing
agreements concerning, use of such Third Party Software unless otherwise in
the Statement of Work.
6. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. The initial technical specifications applicable
hereunder appear in the attached Statement of Work and will be refined in
the Phase I Engineering Requirements Document to be developed thereunder
(the "Phase I Document").
7. METHOD OF PERFORMING SERVICES. Unless otherwise set forth in the Statement
of Work, iXL shall determine the method, details, and means of performing
the services to be performed hereunder, subject to the standards set forth
in the Statement of Work. During the Term and thereafter, iXL shall retain
the right to perform any and all services for other clients, including
clients in the healthcare field, and Endeavor shall retain the right to
cause work of the same or a different kind to be performed by its own
personnel or other contractors.
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8. TIMETABLE. iXL and Endeavor will develop a mutually agreeable "Project
Timetable and Deliverables Schedule" as contemplated in Section 7 in
Statement of Work No. 1 (the "Project Timetable") as soon as practicable
after execution of this Agreement.
Endeavor will provide to iXL the media elements, materials, timely
approvals, and assistance necessary for iXL to complete the Custom Works
and other services on the Project Timetable. Any delay by Endeavor in
providing materials, approvals, and assistance to iXL shall extend the
deadline for the subsequent tasks of iXL under the Project Timetable by a
period at least equal to Endeavor's delay. In addition, for any Endeavor
obligation described as time-sensitive or critical in the Statement of
Work, failure of Endeavor to meet its deadline will entitle iXL to prepare
a revised Project Timetable based on a realistic estimate of the effect of
the delay on the completion of the project, taking into account other work
scheduled by iXL.
In addition to providing progress reports and arranging project planning
meetings to the extent required under the Project Timetable, iXL agrees
that the current prototype of the Custom Works shall be accessible to
Endeavor throughout the development phase at the URL identified in the
Statement of Work.
9. DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE. Unless otherwise provided in the Statement of
Work, the following provisions will apply for delivery and acceptance of
(i) the prototype, alpha and beta versions, and Final Deliverable for the
Knowledge Management System; (ii) the graphic design for the Web-MD
Template Design; and (iii) each of the Web-MD courses developed or
processed hereunder:
(a) Endeavor will accept or reject the initial version and any corrected
version within ten (10) business days of receipt, notifying iXL in
writing of the specific nature of any Error, deficiencies or
inadequacies in the initial draft. If Endeavor does not reject the
initial version or corrected version of any Deliverable in writing in
the manner and time period described herein, it will be deemed to be
accepted.
(b) If Endeavor rejects the initial version or any corrected version, iXL
shall have a period of ten (10) business days from receipt of the
written rejection to correct all Errors, deficiencies or inadequacies
specified by Endeavor and submit a revised version. Unless Endeavor
rejects the revised version in writing in the manner and time period
described in paragraph (a) above, it will be deemed to be accepted.
10. ALLOCATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. The various aspects of
ownership and rights to use iLearn, the Knowledge Management System, the
iLearn Content Integration System, the iLearn Templates, Code, the Custom
Works, the Endeavor Marks, Third Party Software, and Content of the Web-MD
Courses shall be governed by this Section 10.
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(a) RIGHTS CONCERNING iLEARN AND iLEARN FEATURES. iLearn, all Code
relating to the administrative, tracking, and other functions of the
Knowledge Management System, the iLearn Content Integration System,
the iLearn Templates, all other Code, and all rights therein including
any patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret or any other
intellectual property right associated with iLearn, all Code relating
to the administrative, tracking, and other functions of the Knowledge
Management System, the iLearn Content Integration System, the iLearn
Templates, or Code shall be owned exclusively by iXL. Except as stated
herein, Endeavor shall have no claim of ownership in, or any patent,
copyright, trademark, trade secret, or any other intellectual property
rights in connection with, iLearn, all Code relating to the
administrative, tracking, and other functions of the Knowledge
Management System, the iLearn Content Integration System, the iLearn
Templates, or Code, except for the limited license described in
Section 10(d) below. Endeavor (ETI) retains the rights to reuse or
adopt the software. iXL and ETI agree not to give, market or license
the software to any direct competitor of either party. Both parties
will exercise reasonable commercial efforts to jointly market within
the healthcare industry.
(b) RIGHTS IN THE WORKS (WORKS FOR HIRE AND ASSIGNMENT). Subject to
certain rights of iXL described in Sections 10(a), 10(e), and 10(g)
below, (i) the Custom Works shall constitute "works made for hire" for
Endeavor as that concept is defined in Sections 1010 and 201 of the
Copyright Act of 1976 (Title 17, United States Code); and (ii)
Endeavor shall be considered the author and shall be the copyright
owner of the Custom Works.
If any of the Custom Works does not qualify for treatment as a "work
for hire" or if iXL retains any interest in the Custom Works for any
other reason, iXL hereby grants, assigns and transfers to Endeavor,
ownership of all United States and international copyrights and all
other intellectual property rights in the Custom Works, subject to
certain rights of iXL described in Sections 10(a), 10(e), and 10(g) of
this Agreement. The ownership rights assigned under the preceding
sentence shall include all the rights of use with respect thereof
which are intended to be conferred upon Endeavor under this Agreement,
free and clear of any and all claims for royalties or other
compensation except as stated in this Agreement.
(c) RIGHTS IN CONTENT AND MARKS. Endeavor represents and warrants to iXL
that iXL is authorized to copy, use, modify and publish as
contemplated hereunder (i) all Endeavor Content; and (ii) all Endeavor
Marks and to make derivative works using such content and marks as
contemplated hereunder. iXL acknowledges that the Endeavor Marks and
any goodwill appurtenant thereto shall be owned exclusively by
Endeavor.
(d) LIMITED LICENSE TO ENDEAVOR FOR USE OF iLEARN, iLEARN FEATURES, AND
CODE. iXL hereby grants to Endeavor a limited, non-exclusive,
worldwide
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license. Endeavor's limited license hereunder will allow it to use
iLearn, the iLearn Templates, and Code solely for Permitted Uses
hereunder. This limited license gives Endeavor any right to alter, add
to, subtract from, arrange, rearrange, revise, modify, change, adapt,
decompile, or re-engineer iLearn, the iLearn Templates, or any portion
of the Code or to prepare any derivative works therefrom. Endeavor
(ETI) retains the rights to reuse or adopt the software. iXL and ETI
agree not to give, market or license the software to any direct
competitor of either party. Both parties will exercise reasonable
commercial efforts to jointly market within the healthcare industry.
(e) LIMITED LICENSE TO iXL IN CONNECTION WITH ITS PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER.
Endeavor hereby grants to iXL the limited, nonexclusive right and
license to copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, create
derivative works, modify and otherwise use and exploit the Custom
Works, any Endeavor Content, and any Endeavor Marks provided hereunder
solely for the purposes of rendering iXL's services and as otherwise
authorized under this Agreement consistent with the Statement of Work.
Such limited right and license shall extend to no other materials and
for no other purposes.
(f) THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. If applicable, iXL has identified in the
Statement of Work certain Third Party Software which may be used in
connection with the Knowledge Management System or otherwise
hereunder. Except to the extent described in the Statement of Work,
iXL represents and warrants to Endeavor that there are no restrictions
or royalty terms applicable to use of such Third Party Software as
contemplated under this Agreement so long as Endeavor pays all
required license fees.
(g) NON-EXCLUSIVE ARRANGEMENT; DEVELOPMENT OF OTHER WEB SITES AND PROJECTS
BY iXL. iXL shall retain the right to reuse or incorporate iLearn,
the iLearn Content Integration System, the iLearn Templates, Code,
including Code developed before or after execution of this Agreement
and including, without limitation, Code used in the Knowledge
Management System for administration, tracking and other functions, in
interactive, multimedia, or other projects for other clients,
including clients in the healthcare field, provided that iXL shall use
for the benefit of other clients the engine for on-line Web-MD
training to be developed hereunder, or the Code developed therefor
after the execution of this Agreement as long as the service is not
provided for a direct competitor of Endeavor or Web-MD. iXL shall
refer any clients seeking to develop online medical training courses
to Endeavor for inclusion in and participation in Web-MD. No fees,
royalties, or other compensation will be owed by iXL to Endeavor in
connection with the right described in this paragraph.
(h) ENDEAVOR'S EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS CONCERNING CONTENT OF WEB-MD COURSES.
Endeavor shall have the exclusive ownership of the Content of the Web-
MD Courses produced hereunder, including the right to modify, re-use,
or create
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derivative works based on such Content, subject only to iXL's limited
rights described in Sections 10(e) and 13 of this Agreement.
11. DEFENSE OF INFRINGEMENT ACTIONS. If any action, claim, suit or proceeding
is brought against Endeavor, alleging that any of the Custom Works, iLearn
Code, or any portion thereof (other than any Endeavor Content, Endeavor
Marks, or Third Party Software) infringes on a patent, copyright,
trademark, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights of any third
party, iXL will defend such action, claim, suit or proceeding at its own
expense and shall indemnify and hold Endeavor harmless from and against all
damages, liabilities, losses, expenses and costs incurred by Endeavor
arising in connection therewith.
If any action, claim, suit or proceeding is brought against iXL, alleging
that any of the Endeavor Content or Endeavor Marks used in the Custom Works
or otherwise by iXL as permitted under this Agreement infringes on a
patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, or other intellectual property
rights of any third party, Endeavor will defend such action, claim, suit or
proceeding at its own expense and shall indemnify and hold harmless from
and against all damages, liabilities, losses, expenses and costs incurred
by iXL or arising in connection therewith.
12. DELIVERABLES. Within ten (10) business days after Endeavor's approval of
an item described as a Deliverable on the Statement of Work, iXL will
deliver a copy thereof or make the Deliverable available to Endeavor.
Transfer of electronic materials will be accomplished by copying them to
media to be supplied by Endeavor or by modem, FTP transfer, LapLink, or
electronic mail transfer. iXL shall maintain its back-ups and one set of
the Deliverables provided to Endeavor for a period of six (6) months after
the approval of each Final Deliverable.
13. DEMONSTRATION OF CUSTOM WORKS. In connection with the Program, (i) iXL
may list Endeavor as a client of iXL on iXL's Web Site and in all other iXL
marketing materials; (ii) iXL will be authorized to create screen shots of
the Custom Works and incorporate those screen shots into iXL's digital and
print marketing materials; (iii) iXL will be authorized to demonstrate the
Custom Works in presentations to other or potential clients; (iv) a credit
and logo will be included on each of the Custom Works similar to "developed
by iXL" or "developed using iLearn" and (v) unless otherwise provided in
the Statement of Work, iXL may include either a URL or plain text link to
the Custom Works on iXL's web site, which may, at iXL's option include
Endeavor Marks. For the purposes of this Section 13, iXL shall include iXL,
Inc. and its affiliates. In the event that Endeavor substantially changes a
Custom Work using its own employees or a company other than iXL, Endeavor
may notify iXL that the rights under this Section 13 shall not apply to the
new version of that Custom Work.
14. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. In connection with iXL's performance of its
duties hereunder, iXL and Endeavor may gain access to certain information
concerning the business, affairs, operations, products, intellectual
property, employees or clients of the
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other party to this Agreement that is of a nonpublic, confidential, or
proprietary nature (the "Confidential Information"). Each party after
receiving such Confidential Information (in such role, the "Recipient
Company") agrees on behalf of itself and on behalf of its directors,
officers, employees, and agents (collectively, "Related Parties") that it
will (a) treat the Confidential Information as strictly confidential; (b)
use the Confidential Information solely for the purpose of performing under
this Agreement and not, directly or indirectly, for any other purpose; (c)
not disclose any Confidential Information to any person or entity (other
than its Related Parties to the extent required for performance hereunder)
without the prior written consent of the other party; and (d) not copy any
Confidential Information other than as required to perform under this
Agreement.
For purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information shall mean
information that is maintained in confidence by the other party to this
Agreement or any of its Related Parties and that is not generally known by
persons other than the other party or its Related Parties or, if known by
any other such persons, is maintained in confidence by them. Confidential
Information shall include, without limitation, the specifications delivered
hereunder to contemplated hereby.
The restrictions in this Section 14 shall not be construed to apply to (i)
information generally available to the public, (ii) information generally
released by the other party to this Agreement without restriction; (iii)
information independently developed by a Recipient Company or its Related
Parties without reliance in any way on confidential information of the
other party to this Agreement or acquired from a third party without
similar restriction, without breach of this Agreement, and with no reason
to believe the third party has breached any similar confidentiality
agreement; or (iv) information that the other party to this Agreement
agrees in writing is approved for the use and disclosure of the Recipient
Company or its Related Parties without restriction.
Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions, a Recipient Company and its
Related Parties may use and disclose any information to the extent required
by an order of any court or other governmental authority but only after the
other party to this Agreement has been notified in writing sufficiently in
advance of the date of compliance to permit the other party to seek
reasonable protection for such information in connection with such
disclosure.
15. NON-SOLICITATION. During the Term and for two (2) years after the
termination of this Agreement, neither party shall directly or indirectly,
induce or attempt to induce any employee of the other party to leave the
employ thereof or hire any employee of the employing party, other than an
employee whose employment was terminated by the employing party. For
purposes of this Section 15, "party" shall include the party and its
affiliates.
16. iXL'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. iXL represents and warrants to
Endeavor that:
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(a) With the exception of any Endeavor Content or Endeavor Marks included
therein, any and all Custom Works delivered to Endeavor under this
Agreement and any and all Physician Web Sites prepared under this
Agreement will be prepared by iXL or its employees or agents on a
"work for hire" basis;
(b) With the exception of any Endeavor Content or Endeavor Marks included
therein, all Deliverables delivered to Endeavor or to Physicians
hereunder do not and will not infringe any patents, copyrights,
trademarks, or other intellectual property rights, including trade
secrets, privacy or similar rights of any person or entity, nor has
any claim of such infringement been threatened or asserted against
iXL;
(c) The Final Deliverable of the Knowledge Management System will
function, on the dates of delivery and acceptance and throughout the
Term of this Agreement with properly configured Web Browsers described
in the Statement of Work;
(d) The Custom Works accepted by Endeavor will comply with the
specifications in the "Scope of Work" section of the Statement of
Work, the Phase I Document, and any Change Orders;
(e) all services iXL performs under this Agreement will be performed in a
workmanlike manner in accordance with applicable industry standards
for development and interactive services; and
(f) iXL represents and warrants to Endeavor that the design of the
Knowledge Management System and the Web-MD Courses developed hereunder
will allow processing of 4-digit years and that their design is and
will be, accordingly, Year 2000 compliant on the server and with the
applications being used when iXL delivers those Custom Works for
acceptance hereunder. iXL does not make any representation or warranty
hereunder concerning (i) the extent to which data maintained by
Endeavor or its agents and any Endeavor Content provided for input
into, or display in connection with, the Custom Works includes 2-digit
or 4-digit years, or (ii) whether the Knowledge Management System and
the Web-MD Courses will operate in a manner that is Year 2000
compliant after any modifications are made to the Endeavor Content, to
the type of equipment on which the Knowledge Management System and the
Web-MD Courses are hosted or accessed, or to the applications used in
connection with the Knowledge Management System or the Webb-MD
Courses.
17. ENDEAVOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES; REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES;
INDEMNIFICATION. Endeavor hereby agrees to take full responsibility for
obtaining clearances and authorizations from all necessary parties in
connection with the following material to be provided to iXL for use in
connection with the Program: (i) any and all Endeavor Content; and (ii) any
and all Endeavor Marks.
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Endeavor represents and warrants to iXL that:
(a) Endeavor is fully authorized to enter into and fully able to perform
under this Agreement, to furnish the materials and to grant the rights
and licenses provided for in this Agreement, and Endeavor is not
subject to any conflicting obligations that will or might prevent
Endeavor from furnishing such materials or from granting that the
rights and licenses provided for in this Agreement.
(b) Endeavor either owns or has the right to authorize the use as
contemplated herein of the Endeavor Content and the Endeavor Marks.
Endeavor further represents and warrants that use of the Endeavor
Content and of the Endeavor Marks as contemplated hereunder does not
and will not infringe upon or violate any patent, copyright,
trademark, trade secret, or other proprietary or intellectual property
rights of any third party.
Endeavor hereby indemnifies and holds iXL harmless from any claims
that use of any such Endeavor Content or Endeavor Marks was infringing
or not authorized.
18. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES RELATING TO E-COMMERCE. The parties
acknowledge and agree that no electronic commerce features will be included
in the Phase I Document. Endeavor has made all decisions concerning whether
and how the Custom Works will operate. If Endeavor decides to add e-
commerce features under subsequent phases, Endeavor accepts the inherent
risks involved with on-line commercial transactions and the responsibility
for approving all encryption and other security measures that will be used.
iXL will not be responsible for, or have any liability in connection with,
the operation of any of the Custom Works with respect to on-line commercial
transactions and shall not have any responsibility or liability for misuse
of or failure to protect credit card or other information provided by
customers of Endeavor in connection with the Customer Works. In addition,
Endeavor assumes the risk of loss and absolves iXL of any liability due to
(a) Endeavor's offering any products for sale in connection with the Custom
Works that constitute "soft" goods, for example, telephone usage cards, for
which customers are given authorization codes that are effective with or
without physical delivery of the goods sold; or (b) Endeavor's maintaining
personal identification numbers or other authorization codes in connection
with any of the Custom Works.
19. TERM AND TERMINATION.
Unless terminated earlier pursuant to this Article 19, the term of this
Agreement (the "Term") shall begin on the date hereof (the "Effective
Date"), continue for a one-year period after the Effective Date.
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(a) TERMINATION FOR BREACH. In addition to such other rights and remedies
as may be available in law or in equity, each party shall have the
right to terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other party
if the other party has materially breached any provision of this
Agreement and such breach remains uncured for a period of ninety (90)
days after written notice of such breach is received by such other
party.
(b) FORCE MAJEURE. Neither party shall be liable to the other for failure
or delay in the performance of a required obligation if such failure
or delay is caused by strike, riot, fire, flood, natural disaster, or
other similar cause which, in the exercise of prudent business
practices, is beyond such party's reasonable control, provided that
such party gives prompt written notice of such condition and resumes
its performance as soon as possible, and provided further that the
other party may terminate this Agreement if such condition continues
for a period of 180 days.
(c) EFFECT OF TERMINATION; SURVIVAL. Termination will terminate each
party's obligations under this Agreement (except for the provisions
concerning allocation of intellectual property rights in Section 10,
defense of infringement actions in Section 11, demonstration of the
Custom Works and related matters in Section 13, Confidential
Information under Section 14, non-solicitation of employees under
Section 15, representations and warranties in Sections 16, 17, 18, and
23, indemnification, damages, and attorney's fees in Section 20, and
the relationship of the parties in Section 20, all of which shall
survive termination). Unless otherwise provided in the applicable
Statement of Work, upon termination by either iXL or Endeavor,
Endeavor shall be obligated to compensate iXL for all work to date,
and Endeavor shall be entitled to receive copies of all Deliverables
in existence at that point for which iXL has been fully compensated.
20. INDEMNIFICATION; DAMAGES; ATTORNEY'S FEES. Each party (the "Indemnifying
Party") will indemnify and hold the other party and its affiliates,
officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives harmless from
and against all damages, costs, expenses, and liabilities arising as a
direct result of a breach of this Agreement by the Indemnifying Party,
including without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, and
provided, that, in no event shall either party's liability under this
Section or under Section 11 exceed the total amount of payment due under
the Statement of Work under which Endeavor's claim is made. IN ADDITION,
NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE,
REGARDLESS WHETHER EITHER PARTY HAS WARNED OR BEEN WARNED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE.
21. NOTICE. Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Agreement
shall be in writing and deemed given and effective upon delivery if sent by
personal delivery or by
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facsimile transmission or five (5) days after posting if sent by certified
United States mail, return receipt requested, with postage pre-paid and
addressed as follows:
If to iXL: iXL, Inc.
1888 Emery Street, N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Attn: Doug Pendergast
Fax: (404) 267-3801
With a copy to: Minkin & Snyder
One Buckhead Plaza
3060 Peachtree Road
Suite 1100
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
Attn: James S. Altenbach, Esq.
Fax: (404) 233-5824
If to Endeavor: Endeavor Technologies, Inc.
3399 Peachtree Road, Suite 400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Attn: Jeffrey T. Arnold
Fax: (404) 479-7651
A copy to: ETI
3399 Peachtree Road, Suite 400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Attn: Michael Heekin
Fax: (404) 479-7651
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22. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTIES. The parties intend that an independent
contractor relationship shall be created by this Agreement. Nothing in this
Agreement shall be construed as establishing a partnership, joint venture,
or employer-employee relationship between the parties.
23. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. iXL has made certain express warranties
concerning the Custom Works in the preceding sections of this Agreement.
APART FROM THE SPECIFIC WARRANTIES SET OUT HEREIN OR IN THE STATEMENT OF
WORK ATTACHED HERETO, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND ANY OTHER
IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTIES, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED WITH
RESPECT TO ALL GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
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24. MISCELLANEOUS.
(A) BINDING EFFECT. This Agreement shall be binding on, inure to the
benefit of, and be enforceable by the parties and their respective
heirs, successors and valid assigns.
(B) GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed under
and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.
(C) COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts
and by facsimile, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of
which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
(D) ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement may be assigned by either party only with
the prior written consent of the other party, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
(E) ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including the attached Statement of
Work, supersedes and cancels all prior negotiations, communications,
understandings and agreements between iXL and Endeavor. No oral
agreements, before or after execution of this Agreement, shall be
binding until they are in writing and signed by an authorized officer
of both iXL and Endeavor.
(F) SEVERABILITY. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is
held void or unenforceable, the entire balance of this Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect.
(G) HEADINGS. The section and subsection headings contained in this
Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any
way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
[SIGNATURES APPEAR ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement was executed by the parties as of the
date first written above.
iXL, Inc.
By: /s/ Steve Floyd
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Name: Steve Floyd
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Title: President, iXL Learning
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Sr. Vice President, iXL
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Endeavor Technologies, Inc.
By: /s/ W. Michael Heekin
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Name: W. Michael Heekin
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Title: Chief Operating Officer
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EXHIBIT A
CHANGE ORDER TO STATEMENT OF WORK NO. 1 TO
iLEARN DEVELOPMENT AND INTERACTIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN iXL, INC. AND ENDEAVOR, INC.
DATED JUNE ___, 1998
(THE "STATEMENT OF WORK")
Date of this Change Order:
The parties agree that the Statement of Work is hereby modified as follows and
that this Change Order shall be attached as an exhibit to and incorporated in
the Statement of Work.
Resulting changes to "Project Timetable and Deliverables Schedule" in the
Statement of Work.
iXL, Inc.
By: /s/ Steve Floyd
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Name: Steve Floyd
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Title: President, iXL Learning
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Sr. Vice President, iXL
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Endeavor Technologies, Inc.
By:
Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT B
STATEMENT OF WORK NO. 1
TO iLEARN DEVELOPMENT AND INTERACTIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN iXL, INC. AND ENDEAVOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
The following is Statement of Work No. 1 (the "Statement"), made as of June ___,
1998, to the iLearn Development and Interactive Services Agreement (the
"Agreement") executed on June ___, 1998, between iXL, Inc. ("iXL") and Endeavor,
Inc. ("Endeavor"). Except as specifically stated herein, each capitalized term
used in this Statement shall have the same meaning as is assigned to it in the
Agreement.
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES AND BASIC TERMS. This agreement describes
the basic concept for the Endeavor on-line training and education project.
iXL will design and create online training content and provide an
administration/tracking system. While iXL's initial focus will be to
provide accredited CME/CEU courses to enhance Endeavor's healthcare service
(WebMD), iXL also proposes to provide the content management/production
templates and build online content that could be used in Endeavor's
subsequent vertical market initiatives, which are beyond the scope of work
for this Statement.
BASIC TERMS
. This pricing assumes no exclusivity for iLearn or Code which may be used
by iXL for other clients in the healthcare industry. However, Endeavor
will have exclusive rights to the on-line training content itself.
. The initial HTML text-based CME/CEU content will already be accredited.
Any additional accreditation fees required after conversion to online
multimedia courses or for obtaining accreditation for new or original
content will be paid separately by Endeavor or the content provider and
will not be considered part of iXL's compensation hereunder or affect
delivery and acceptance of Web-MD Courses hereunder.
. iXL will use reasonable commercial efforts to effect a strategic
alliance between Endeavor and the Thomson Corporation ("Thomson") on
terms that are reasonably acceptable to Endeavor. Endeavor will keep iXL
advised of the progress of its relationships with Thomson and, if
possible, work with iXL to develop any educational or training content.
. Any electronic commerce solutions required for the online sale of
educational content will be built and charged separately and are beyond
the scope of this Statement of Work.
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. Any system development, licensing fees or maintenance costs for the
hardware, system software, or hosting of the online courses for
distribution/delivery will be the responsibility of Endeavor.
. After the initial management/tracking engine and production templates are
built, the content creation model could apply to other vertical markets
with some modification to the original engine/templates. (Such
modification goes beyond the scope of work under this Statement and will
not be included in the Phase I Document).
. Any unique Web-MD specific hardware, software or net work licenses,
equipment and support needed for development will be provided by
Endeavor.
2. PAYMENT. Subject to the terms herein and those contained in the Agreement,
Endeavor agrees to pay iXL the following amounts:
(a) Upon execution of this Agreement, the up front portion of $ ***
the contract amount
(b) Seven monthly payments on remainder of the $ *** $ ***
amount (beginning on June 1, 1998, and ending with
payment on December 1, 1998)
The contract amount under this Statement was based on the following
analysis and estimates of the fixed and variable costs of this project and
performance hereunder by iXL.
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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ESTIMATED FIXED COSTS TO BUILD WEB-MD
INTERFACE, iLEARN CONTENT INTEGRATION SYSTEM,
AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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Initial Costs Annual Costs Number of
(updates, enhancements) Years
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Design and creation of $ *** per vertical $ *** per interface 2*
Endeavor training interface
templates
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Development of a content $ *** $ *** 2*
integration system to
standardize and streamline
the creation or conversion of
the courses to iLearn format
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Development and licensing of $ *** $ *** 2*
knowledge management system
for tracking, testing, and
administration of training
content
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Subtotal $ *** $ *** 2*
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* At Endeavor's option, iXL will update and enhance the Knowledge and
Management System at the fees set forth above; 2 years from the initial
agreement, Endeavor and iXL will review and possibly renegotiate these fees
for new Internet technology and playback/distribution hardware that will be
available.
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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ESTIMATED VARIABLE COSTS
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Source of Content
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Design and creation of online-enabled Existing/HTML Text-based New Online Courses from
training content existing print content
(i.e. Thomson, Emory, etc.)
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- Audio, text and graphics only $ ***/hour of training $ ***/hour of training
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- Video, audio, text, and graphics $ ***/hour of training $ ***/hour of training
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Development of "local" online training $ ***/hour of training $ ***/hour of training
programs (iLearn Templates)
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In exchange for the payments described above, the scope of work hereunder
shall include:
50 hours of training content in 1998, includes access to iLearn Content
Integration System and Knowledge Management System.
1998 50 hours of course content at $ ***/hour (all audio and all
conversion of existing content)
$ ***/year for converting and building new courses
$ *** for engine/template development
Subtotal: $ ***
Contract total: $ ***
3. START DATE. iXL's services shall begin on the Effective Date.
4. SCOPE OF WORK. The scope and definition of services to be provided under
the Agreement and this Statement will be more clearly defined in the Phase
I engineering requirements document to be developed by iXL hereunder. At
that time, the allocation of specific resources and costs may be reassigned
with the consent of both parties to meet the terms and scope of the overall
project.
At this time, the parties have agreed on the following description of the
services and functionality to be provided hereunder:
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
iLEARN FUNCTIONALITY
The content for CME/CEU training for Web MD will be delivered using Java
Applets and Servlets, allowing for any computer, NC or Desktop, to be able
to access the online training.
The iLearn functionality that will be available to users of each of the Web
MD training courses are:
. Secure Login Environment
. Graphically branded environment
. Online driven Menu Navigator
. Content delivered via timed slides and Streaming Audio
. FAQs
. Glossary
. Threaded discussion
. Accredited Testing
. Search capabilities within the course
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
There are three distinct components to the future Endeavor Training system:
. The server component that stores the training content and is primarily
responsible for the management and delivery of the content
. The client component, whether browser-based, player-based or some
hybrid thereof, that serves as the user interface that the Trainee
uses for training
. A Knowledge Management System, the component that is primarily
responsible for the tracking of delivered content to the extent
defined in this document. Other responsibilities of Knowledge
Management System include validating users before they begin training
sessions, determining the training modules that are available or
mandatory for a user, etc.
The Knowledge Management System will run as a database application on a
central server. This implies that all end-users must have connectivity, and
the required level of access to the Knowledge Management System.
Endeavor subscribers may also take training from non-hospital locations,
such as their homes, by dialing in. In order to enable the transfer of
content as well tracking data between the server and client, the dial-in
user must remain connected to the Internet for the duration of the Lesson.
The Knowledge Management System administration Web content developed must
work with Netscape Navigator 3.0 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02 or
greater.
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The Knowledge Management System will capture and store CME/CEU training
information. The following information should be captured:
. Trainee ID
. Course name
. Course description
. Name of offering institution
. Date/time started
. Date/time ended
. Name of certificate or degree
. Score or grade received
. Credit hours received
. Additional comments
The Knowledge Management System will allow a standard reporting solution
for accreditation purposes for those taking the courses. In addition, it
will provide reports for content publishers and providers to monitor the
usage of their courses.
5. CONTENT AND DESIGN INPUT FROM ENDEAVOR. As soon as possible after
execution of the Agreement, Endeavor or its representatives will provide
iXL with the following:
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MATERIALS TO BE PROVIDED IMMEDIATELY BY ENDEAVOR
(CONTENT, GRAPHICS, MARKS)
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Specify Whether for Required Content Detailed Format Party Date Due
Knowledge Management Description Responsible
System, iLearn
Template, Web-MD
Template Design, or
Web-MD Courses
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Information on volume Detail concerning Endeavor July 1, 1998
issues concurrent access
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Sample of Content Most complex training Endeavor July 1, 1998
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Network Topology Information on Endeavor July 1, 1998
whether it is a
controlled environment
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Client Platforms All NC machines or Endeavor July 1, 1998
desktops?
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Bandwidth How will content be Endeavor July 1, 1998
served?
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6. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. Listed below are any items of software from third
parties required for any other purpose in connection with the Program until
termination of the Agreement. Unless otherwise noted, license fees for
this software are not included in the payments to iXL under this Statement
and will be the responsibility of Endeavor:
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Estimated license fees to be provided by iXL as soon as practicable
after execution of this Agreement.
7. PROJECT TIMETABLE AND DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE. The parties will agree on a
mutually acceptable timetable for major milestone and completion of
Deliverables hereunder as soon as practicable after execution of the
Agreement.
8. COMPLETION DATE. iXL agrees to use all reasonable commercial efforts to
complete the Custom Works on the timetable agreed to above.
9. DELIVERABLES. "Deliverables" that will be subject to delivery and
acceptance by the Endeavor under the terms of the Agreement are: (a) the
graphic design for the Web-MD Template Design; (b) the Phase I Engineering
Requirements Documents; (c) the Graphics Design, first Prototype (Alpha
version), Prototype with engineering components (Beta version), and Final
Deliverable of the Knowledge Management System; and (d) a draft and Final
Deliverable for each Web-MD Course developed hereunder.
10. DEVELOPMENT SITE. The URL for the development site which Endeavor may use
to review progress under this Statement is: [URL]
11. PROJECT CONTACTS.
iXL Project Manager:
Endeavor Project Manager:
12. SITE INDEXING. The payment to iXL under this Statement does not include
any submissions to index sites or other similar marketing services.
13. iXL'S HOURLY RATES AND OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES. Any work performed by iXL
for Endeavor that is outside the Scope of Work hereunder will be paid for
by Endeavor on a time and materials basis in accordance with iXL's then
current rate card.
Endeavor further agrees to reimburse iXL for certain out-of-pocket
expenses as follows: (a) travel with the Endeavor's previous approval,
based on coach fares when available, and reasonable meals and lodging;
and (b) overnight courier and other expedited delivery costs, not to
exceed a total of $300 for all deliveries under this Statement without
prior approval of Endeavor.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused their duly authorized
representatives to execute this Statement of Work No. 1 as of the date stated
above.
iXL, Inc.
By: /s/ Steve Floyd
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Name: Steve Floyd
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Title: President, iXL Learning
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Sr. Vice President, iXL
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Endeavor Technologies, Inc.
By: /s/ W. Michael Heekin
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Name: W. Michael Heekin
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Title: Chief Operating Officer
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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
EXHIBIT 10.26
LICENSE AGREEMENT
This License Agreement ("Agreement") is between Network Computer, Inc., 1000
Bridge Parkway, Redwood Shores, California 94065 ("NCI") and Endeavor
Technologies, Inc., 3399 Peachtree Road, Suite 400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326
("ENDEAVOR"). The parties agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 "INTERNET SERVICES" shall mean the Internet applications and services
offered to Subscribers (as defined below) by ENDEAVOR through ENDEAVOR's
server or by ENDEAVOR through an ISP Partner's server, which applications
and services utilize the NCI Server Software and which applications and/or
services are described on Exhibit A.
1.2 "ISP PARTNER" shall mean a third party internet service provider that has
previously entered into a separate written license agreement with NCI for
the NCI Server Software to provide the Internet Services to Subscribers to
whom Subscriptions are granted by ENDEAVOR. ISP Partners shall have no
right to grant Subscriptions hereunder.
1.3 "HOSPITALS" shall mean non-contiguous in-patient medical facilities or
single main in-patient medical facilities with Satellites that are validly
licensed to provide the Web-MD Hospital Services (as defined below)
pursuant to Hospital Sublicense Agreements (as defined below).
"Satellites" shall mean in-patient medical facilities which in total have
less than fifty percent (50%) of the bed capacity of the main in-patient
medical facility and share the same computer data network as the main in-
patient medical facility.
1.4 "NC CARD" shall mean a card which may be distributed to Subscribers through
which Subscribers are authorized to access the Internet Services. ENDEAVOR
shall control the look of the NC Cards provided to ENDEAVOR provided that
such look shall be subject to the review and approval of NCI consistent
with the then-current NCI NC Card Elements and Usages guidelines (which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld). ENDEAVOR acknowledges that,
once activated for a Subscriber, NC Cards may not be reused and/or
reactivated for another Subscriber.
1.5 "NCI APPROVED NETWORK COMPUTER DEVICE" shall mean a network computer device
distributed under a Network Computer Manufacturer's and/or ENDEAVOR's label
which is approved by NCI as conforming to the applicable NCI set-top box
design standards and contains a validly licensed copy of the software
identified as NCI Client Software on Exhibit A hereto.
1.6 "NETWORK COMPUTER MANUFACTURERS" shall mean third parties, excluding ISP
Partners, authorized in advance by NCI who manufacture and distribute NCI
Approved Network Computer Devices.
1.7 "NCI SOFTWARE" shall mean, collectively, the NCI Custom Connect
Server(TM) software (the "NCI Server Software") described on Exhibit A
attached hereto, as may be amended by the parties from time to time; the
user guides and manuals for use of the software provided to ENDEAVOR
hereunder ("Software Documentation"); and Updates provided to ENDEAVOR
hereunder. Unless expressly provided herein, references to the NCI Server
Software shall not include the SDKs or Betas (as defined below).
1.8 "PROGRAM ERRORS" shall mean one or more reproducible deviations in the NCI
Server Software or SDKs from the applicable functional specifications set
forth in the Software Documentation or SDK Documentation, as applicable.
1.9 "SDKS" shall mean, collectively, (i) NCI Server Software development kit,
(ii) the NCI TV Navigator software development kit, which shall be modified
by NCI to connect to ENDEAVOR's, a Hospital's, and/or ISP Partner's
website, (iii) the NCI TV Navigator Content development kit; (iv) the user
guides and manuals for use of the SDKs provided to ENDEAVOR hereunder ("SDK
Documentation"); and (v) Updates provided to ENDEAVOR hereunder. Unless
expressly provided herein, references to the SDKs shall not include the
Betas (as defined below).
1.10 "SUBSCRIBER" shall mean each end user customer that acquires a
Subscription from ENDEAVOR to access the NCI Server Software using the NCI
Client Software through the NC Card and/or through an NCI Approved Network
Computer Device as part of the Internet Services or Web-MD Hospital
Services (as defined below). ENDEAVOR shall only grant Subscriptions to
Subscribers located in the Territory.
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1.11 "SUBSCRIPTION" shall mean a nonexclusive, nontransferable, cancelable
right granted by ENDEAVOR to a Subscriber to access the NCI Server
Software using the NCI Client Software through the NC Card and/or through
an NCI Approved Network Computer Device solely as part of the Internet
Services or Web-MD Hospital Services.
1.12 "TECHNICAL SUPPORT" shall mean the technical support provided by NCI
solely to ENDEAVOR under NCI's standard policies in effect during the term
hereof, a current copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
1.13 "TERRITORY" shall be the United States, Canada and Mexico.
1.14 "UPDATE" shall mean minor updates of the NCI Server Software and/or SDKs
which are made generally commercially available by NCI to its customers for
no additional fee.
1.15 "WEB-MD HOSPITAL SERVICES" shall mean the Internet applications and
services offered to Subscribers in the Hospital's in-patient rooms by a
Hospital through such Hospital's server which applications and services are
tailored for Hospital patients utilize the NCI Server Software and which
applications and/or services are described on Exhibit A.
2. LICENSES GRANTED/HARDWARE ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE
2.1 NCI SDK LICENSES
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, NCI hereby grants to
ENDEAVOR a license to use, solely at the address set forth above, five (5)
NCI Custom Connect Server SDK developer seats, three (3) NCI TV Navigator
SDK developer seats and the NCI TV content development kit in accordance
with the terms and conditions set forth herein and in the applicable SDK
license agreements as included with the applicable SDK, and incorporated
herein by reference. ENDEAVOR shall have no rights to market and/or
distribute the SDKs.
2.2 NCI SERVER SOFTWARE LICENSE
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and in consideration
of the fees set forth herein, NCI grants ENDEAVOR a nonexclusive,
nontransferable license in the Territory to use NCI Server Software:
(a) for internal testing and demonstration purposes solely in
connection with the Internet Services and Web-MD Hospital Services on
NCI Approved Network Computer Devices;
(b) to copy, install, and use copies of the NCI Server Software for
purposes of deployment of the Internet Services on NCI Approved
Network Computer Devices (and deployment of the Web-MD Hospital
Services on NCI Approved Network Computer Devices in connection with
2.2(c) below), and to grant Subscriptions to access the NCI Server
Software to Subscribers optionally through NC Cards and as set forth
herein (including, without limitation, as set forth in Section 2.2);
and
(c) to sublicense (subject to Hospital Sublicense Agreements
described in Section 2.5 below) solely to Hospitals the right to (i)
to copy, install, and use copies of the NCI Server Software for
purposes of deployment of Web-MD Hospital Services on NCI Approved
Network Computer Devices in such Hospital's in-patient rooms and (ii)
to grant Subscriptions to allow Subscribers who are patients in the
Hospital to access the Web-MD Hospital Services through the NCI Server
Software.
NCI shall deliver to ENDEAVOR's address following execution of this
Agreement, a master copy of the NCI Server Software and the SDKs. ENDEAVOR
shall be responsible for, and shall ensure that the Hospitals are
responsible for, copying and deploying the NCI Server Software as part of
the Internet Services and the Web-MD Hospital Services, respectively.
ENDEAVOR shall, and shall require each Hospital to, grant Subscriptions to
Subscribers in the Territory with respect to the NCI Software solely
through written agreements (e.g., written shrinkwrap or electronic wrapper
agreements) as provided in this paragraph ("Subscription Agreements").
Upon NCI's request, ENDEAVOR shall, and shall require that each Hospital,
provide NCI with copies of ENDEAVOR's standard Subscription Agreement.
Every Subscription Agreement shall include, at a minimum, contractual
provisions which:
1. Prohibit title to the NCI Software from passing to the Subscriber or
any other party;
2. Disclaim, to the extent permitted by applicable law, NCI's liability
for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental or consequential,
arising from the use of the NCI Software;
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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3. Prohibit the reverse engineering, disassembly or decompilation of the
NCI Software by either the Subscriber or any other party; and
4. Require the Subscriber, at the termination of the relevant
Subscription Agreement, to discontinue use of the NCI Software and either
destroy the NCI Software or return the NCI Software to ENDEAVOR.
ENDEAVOR shall not grant access to the NCI Server Software through any
process other than Subscription as described herein.
2.3 ADDITIONAL LICENSE
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and in consideration
of the fees specified in Article 4, NCI grants ENDEAVOR a nonexclusive,
nontransferable license in the Territory, and ENDEAVOR hereby agrees, to
distribute to Subscribers, directly or indirectly through ISP Partners and
Hospitals, the resulting NCI client software and updates thereto created by
ENDEAVOR using the NCI TV Navigator SDK pursuant to the applicable SDK
license.
2.4 BETA LICENSE
NCI may, at its discretion deliver ENDEAVOR experimental versions of the
NCI Software or SDKs in the form of beta or pre-release versions ("Betas")
subject to the following terms:
(i) Subject to all restrictions set forth in this Agreement, NCI
grants solely to ENDEAVOR a limited, non-exclusive and non-transferable
license to use the Betas solely at address set forth above and only for the
purpose of evaluating and testing such Betas. Except as expressly set forth
herein, the license granted to ENDEAVOR in this Section 2.4 ("Beta
License") shall not be for any other purpose, and any other use by ENDEAVOR
shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
(ii) ENDEAVOR will supply NCI with an evaluation report every two
(2) weeks, with the first evaluation report due two (2) weeks after NCI
delivers the applicable Beta (collectively, the "Evaluation Reports"). The
Evaluation Reports shall set forth in reasonable detail the tests
performed, the results of those tests, problems or deficiencies encountered
in the testing process, suggested solutions to the problems and recommended
action for modification of the Betas based on ENDEAVOR's test results. The
Evaluation Reports shall be delivered via electronic mail to the following
email address: eval@nc.com (or as otherwise agreed to by the parties).
(iii) ENDEAVOR shall cease using and destroy all copies of any Betas
provided hereunder upon the earlier of (a) NCI's delivery of the production
version of such software; (b) NCI's written notice to ENDEAVOR; and (c)
termination of this Agreement.
2.5 HOSPITAL SUBLICENSE AGREEMENTS
All sublicenses by ENDEAVOR to Hospitals shall be subject to written
agreements executed by ENDEAVOR and such Hospital ("Hospital Sublicense
Agreements") and shall include the minimum terms and conditions set forth
on Exhibit G hereto and terms at least as restrictive and protective of
NCI's rights as the following Sections: 2.2 ("NCI Server Software
License"), 2.5 ("Hospital Sublicense Agreements"), 2.6 ("Title"), 2.7
("Limitations on Use"), 6.4 ("Effect of Termination"), 7 ("Indemnities,
Warranties, Remedies"), and 8 ("General Terms"). ENDEAVOR shall, and shall
require each Hospital to, protect NCI's proprietary rights, shall enforce
each Hospital Sublicense Agreement, and shall use, and shall require each
Hospital to use, commercially reasonable efforts to enforce each
Subscription Agreement. ENDEAVOR shall notify NCI, and shall require each
Hospital to notify ENDEAVOR, in writing of any breach of a material
obligation under a Hospital Sublicense Agreement or a Subscription
Agreement affecting the NCI Software, the SDKs, Software Documentation or
SDK Documentation of which ENDEAVOR or the Hospital, as applicable, is
aware or should be aware. ENDEAVOR will reasonably cooperate, and will
require each Hospital and ISP Partner to reasonably cooperate, with NCI in
any legal action to prevent or stop unauthorized use, reproduction or
distribution of the NCI Software, SDKs, Software Documentation or SDK
Documentation.
2.6 TITLE
NCI shall retain all title, copyright, and other proprietary rights in the
NCI Logo, the NCI Software, the SDKs, the Betas, and any modifications or
translations thereof. None of ENDEAVOR, the Hospitals, the ISP Partners or
the Subscribers acquire any rights in the NCI Logo, the NCI Software, the
SDKs or the Betas other than those specified in this Agreement.
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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2.7 LIMITATIONS ON USE
A. ENDEAVOR shall not use or duplicate the NCI Software, the SDKs or the Betas
for any purpose other than as specified in this Agreement or make the NCI
Software, the SDKs or the Betas available to unauthorized third parties.
ENDEAVOR shall not, and shall ensure that the Hospitals do not, cause or
permit the reverse engineering, disassembly, or decompilation of the NCI
Software. ENDEAVOR may copy the NCI Server Software, the SDKs and the
Betas solely for archival or backup purposes.
B. In marketing the Internet Services and Web-MD Hospital Services, ENDEAVOR
shall not, and shall take commercially reasonable steps to ensure that the
Hospitals do not, engage in any deceptive, misleading, or illegal practices
that may be detrimental to NCI or to the NCI Software and shall not make
any representations, warranties, or guarantees to Subscribers concerning
the NCI Software that are inconsistent with or in addition to those made in
this Agreement or by NCI.
C. ENDEAVOR shall not, and shall take commercially reasonable steps to ensure
that the Hospitals do not, make any representations with respect to the
content and/or ownership of the NCI Software, the SDKs or the Betas.
D. ENDEAVOR shall, and shall require that the Hospitals, provide the following
disclaimer to each Subscriber: This service/product is not fault-tolerant
and is not designed, manufactured or intended for use or resale as on-line
control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe
performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft
navigation or communications systems, air traffic control, direct life
support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of this product
could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or
environmental damage.
2.8 HARDWARE ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE
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3. TECHNICAL SERVICES
3.1 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
NCI shall provide only to ENDEAVOR the Technical Support services with
respect to the NCI Software and SDKs specified in Exhibit B and in Exhibit
C which are ordered by ENDEAVOR, subject to the payment by ENDEAVOR of the
fees set forth in Exhibit B and pursuant to the procedures set forth in
Section 4.2 below. ENDEAVOR is solely responsible for providing all
technical support to Hospitals and all Subscribers.
3.2 TRAINING OR CONSULTING SERVICES
NCI will provide training services as described in Exhibit B hereto,
subject to NCI's terms and conditions in effect when ordered by ENDEAVOR
and subject to NCI's training class schedule. All training shall be held at
NCI's facilities. NCI or NCI's agent will provide consulting services as
described in Exhibit B hereto, subject to NCI's or NCI's agent's terms and
conditions in effect when ordered by ENDEAVOR and subject to availability
of appropriate personnel of NCI or NCI's agent.
4. FEES AND PAYMENTS
4.1 LICENSE FEE, REPORTS AND FORECASTS
A. LICENSE FEE
In consideration of the rights granted by NCI to ENDEAVOR under this
Agreement, ENDEAVOR shall pay NCI the non-cancellable, non-refundable
license fees and activation fees as set forth in Exhibit B hereto.
ENDEAVOR shall not be relieved of its obligation to pay fees owed to NCI by
the nonpayment of such fees by Subscribers. All activation fees due to NCI
hereunder shall be paid to NCI Quarterly in arrears based on the number of
active Subscribers during the previous Quarter.
The parties acknowledge and agree that ENDEAVOR is free to determine
unilaterally its own price to all Subscribers, Hospitals, and ISP Partners.
B. REPORTS
Within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar quarter ("Quarter"),
ENDEAVOR shall send NCI a report detailing (a) the total number of active
Subscribers for each month during such Quarter broken out by ENDEAVOR, ISP
Partner and Hospital; (b) the Max Subs Current Quarter (as defined below).
(c) the Max Subs Previous Quarters (as defined below), (d) the Net-New
Subscriptions (as defined below), (e) the number of NC Cards activated by
ENDEAVOR during such Quarter broken out by ENDEAVOR, ISP Partner and
Hospital;(f) the total fees broken out by types of fees (e.g., license
fees, fees for Technical Support, etc.) due (the "Subscription Report").
At the time it provides this report, ENDEAVOR shall also pay all fees due
under such Subscription Report.
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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C. NC CARD FORECASTS
In addition, beginning with the first day of the third month after the
month of the Effective Date and on the first day of each month thereafter,
ENDEAVOR shall provide to NCI (i) written rolling forecast information with
regard to the anticipated volume of NC Cards that ENDEAVOR anticipates
purchasing over the following four (4) month period; (ii) the amount of NC
Cards that ENDEAVOR commits to purchase on the date sixty (60) days from
the relevant report (the "Commitment Amount") provided that each such
Commitment Amount must be at least five thousand (5,000) NC Cards; and
(iii) the final artwork (as described in Section 1.4) for the NC Cards for
the relevant Commitment Amount. All artwork for NC Cards requires a lead
time of at least sixty (60) days. The amount payable by ENDEAVOR with
regard to each Commitment Amount shall be non-cancelable. ENDEAVOR shall
purchase and pay for the NC Card fees specified in Section 4.2.C for each
Commitment Amount within thirty (30) days following delivery of such
Commitment Amount.
4.2 TECHNICAL SUPPORT FEES, SERVICES FEES AND NC CARD FEES
A. TECHNICAL SUPPORT FEES
ENDEAVOR shall pay to NCI the non-cancellable, non-refundable Technical
Support fees set forth in Exhibit B hereto in accordance with the terms set
forth therein. In the event that ENDEAVOR discontinues Technical Support
for the NCI Server Software and/or any of the SDKs and subsequently desires
to reinstate Technical Support, such reinstatement is subject to NCI's
Technical Support reinstatement fees in effect on the date Technical
Support is re-ordered.
B. SERVICE FEES
ENDEAVOR shall pay NCI the non-cancellable, non-refundable service fees for
training and consulting services set forth in Exhibit B. For any agreed
upon services to be provided by NCI at any location other than NCI
facilities, ENDEAVOR shall reimburse NCI for reasonable travel and other
expenses incurred, including meals.
C. NC CARD FEES
NCI will provide the NC Cards to ENDEAVOR at NCI's cost for such NC Cards;
plus any costs associated with all artwork (as described in Section 1.4) on
the NC Card including additional charges required for any artwork over and
above four (4) colors; and NCI administrative expenses (such as shipping
charges) related to procurement of the NC Cards for ENDEAVOR.
4.3 GENERAL PAYMENT TERMS
Fees and royalties due by ENDEAVOR shall not be subject to set off for any
claims against NCI. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all
payments made shall be in U.S. currency, at NCI at the following address:
Network Computer, Inc., Dept. 44224, P.O. Box 44000, San Francisco,
California, 94144-4224 or at such other address as NCI may from time to
time indicate by proper written notice hereunder, and shall be made without
deductions based on any taxes or withholdings, except where such deduction
is based on gross income. Any amounts payable by ENDEAVOR hereunder which
remain unpaid after the due date shall be subject to a late charge equal to
1.25% per month from the due date until such amount is paid. ENDEAVOR
agrees to pay applicable media and shipping charges. All invoices shall be
sent to ENDEAVOR at the address set forth above Attn: Chief Financial
Officer (Rob Draughon). All wire transfer information shall be sent to
ENDEAVOR at the address set forth above Attn: Chief Financial Officer (Rob
Draughon).
4.4 TAXES
Fees listed in this Agreement do not include taxes; if NCI is required to
pay sales, use, value-added, or other similar taxes based on the licenses
granted under this Agreement or the Subscriptions granted by ENDEAVOR, then
such taxes shall be billed to and paid by ENDEAVOR.
5. RECORDS
5.1 RECORDS INSPECTION
ENDEAVOR shall maintain correct and accurate books and records in
connection with activity under this Agreement. Such records shall include,
without limitation, the information required in or related to the
Subscription Reports. NCI may audit the relevant books and records of
ENDEAVOR to ensure compliance with the terms of this Agreement upon
reasonable notice to ENDEAVOR. Any such audit shall be conducted during
regular business hours at ENDEAVOR's offices and shall not interfere
unreasonably with ENDEAVOR's business activities. If an audit reveals that
ENDEAVOR has underpaid fees to NCI, ENDEAVOR shall
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be invoiced for such underpaid fees and ENDEAVOR shall remit payment of
such invoice within thirty (30) days of the date of such invoice. If the
results of such audit establish that inaccuracies in ENDEAVOR's books and
records have resulted in an underpayment to NCI in an audited Quarter of
more than the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount actually owed per
audited Quarter or fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) of the amount
actually owed per audited Quarter, ENDEAVOR shall bear the reasonable out-
of-pocket costs of the audit as to that Quarter.
6. TERM AND TERMINATION
6.1 TERM
This Agreement shall become effective on the Effective Date of this
Agreement and shall continue for a period of three (3) year(s) (the
"Term"), unless terminated as provided in the Agreement. Any renewal of
this Agreement shall be subject to renegotiation of terms and fees.
6.2 TERMINATION FOR MATERIAL BREACH
Either party may terminate this Agreement upon forty-five (45) days written
notice to the other party of a material breach of this Agreement, the
breaching party fails to cure such material breach during the forty-five
(45) day period following delivery of such notice. Such notice shall
include, in reasonable detail, the alleged material breach, and the start
and end dates of the forty-five (45) day cure period. Any termination of
this Agreement shall not relieve either party of its obligations as
specified in Section 6.4.
6.3 FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be liable to the other for failure or delay in the
performance of a required obligation if such failure or delay is caused by
strike, riot, fire, flood, natural disaster, or other similar cause which,
in the exercise of prudent business practices, is beyond such party's
reasonable control, provided that such party gives prompt written notice of
such condition and resumes its performance as soon as possible, and
provided further that the other party may terminate this Agreement if such
condition continues for a period of 180 days.
6.4 EFFECT OF TERMINATION
A. Upon expiration of this Agreement or termination by ENDEAVOR of this
Agreement in accordance with Section 6.2, (i) all ENDEAVOR's rights to
market and grant Subscriptions to new Subscribers for the NCI Software
shall cease, and (ii) provided ENDEAVOR continues to pay to NCI the
Technical Support Fees as set forth in Section 2 of Exhibit B, all licenses
granted herein to ENDEAVOR shall continue solely for the purposes of
providing the Internet Services and Web-MD Hospital Services to Post
Termination Subscribers for the duration of the term of such Post
Termination Subscribers' Subscription Agreement. A "Post Termination
Subscriber" shall mean a Subscriber who, as of the effective date of such
expiration or termination of this Agreement, has executed, and is not in
breach of, a valid non-renewable Subscription Agreement. As of the
effective date of such expiration or termination of this Agreement by
ENDEAVOR, all Subscriptions shall become non-transferable and shall not be
permitted to be transferred from one Subscriber to another Subscriber.
Thereafter, upon the termination of any Subscription Agreement, ENDEAVOR
shall require the applicable Subscriber to cease using the NCI Software.
After all of the Subscription Agreements have terminated, all licenses
granted herein shall terminate and ENDEAVOR shall cease using the NCI
Software, the SDKs, and the Betas and shall require the Hospitals to cease
using the NCI Software and shall either destroy or return to NCI, at NCI's
option, all copies in all forms of the NCI Software, the SDKs, and the
Betas.
B. Upon termination by NCI of this Agreement, in accordance with Section 6.2
all licenses granted herein shall terminate and ENDEAVOR's rights to
fulfill, market and grant Subscriptions for the NCI Software (as set forth
in this Agreement) shall cease, and ENDEAVOR shall cease using the NCI
Software, the SDKs, and the Betas and shall require all Subscribers and
Hospitals to cease using the NCI Software and shall either destroy or
return to NCI, at NCI's option, all copies in all forms of the NCI
Software, the SDKs, and the Betas.
C. The termination of this Agreement or any license shall not limit either
party from pursuing any other remedies available to it, including
injunctive relief, nor shall such termination relieve ENDEAVOR's obligation
to pay all fees that have accrued or that ENDEAVOR has agreed to pay under
this Agreement, any ordering document under this Agreement, or any
Subscription Reports required.
D. The parties' rights and obligations under
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Sections 2.6, 2.7 and Articles 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, excluding 8.3, shall
survive termination of this Agreement.
7. INDEMNITY, WARRANTIES, REMEDIES
7.1 INFRINGEMENT INDEMNITY
NCI will defend and indemnify ENDEAVOR against a claim that the NCI Server
Software or the SDKs infringe a copyright, provided that: (a) ENDEAVOR
notifies NCI in writing within ten (10) days of ENDEAVOR's receipt of a
written claim and within a reasonable period after notification of a verbal
claim; (b) NCI has sole control of the defense and all related settlement
negotiations; and (c) ENDEAVOR provides NCI with the reasonable assistance,
information and authority necessary to perform NCI's obligations under this
Section. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by ENDEAVOR in
providing such assistance will be reimbursed by NCI. NCI shall have no
liability for any claim of infringement based on (x) use of a superseded or
altered release of the NCI Software if the infringement would have been
avoided by the use of a current unaltered release of the NCI Software which
NCI provides to ENDEAVOR, (y) the combination, operation or use of the NCI
Software or SDKs with software, hardware or other materials not furnished
by NCI if such infringement would have been avoided by the use of the NCI
Software or SDKs without such software, hardware or other materials; or (z)
related to the Betas in any way. In the event that portions of the NCI
Software are held or are believed by NCI to infringe, NCI shall have the
option, at its expense, to (i) modify the NCI Software to be noninfringing;
(ii) obtain for ENDEAVOR a license to continue using the NCI Software. If
NCI is unable to effect either (i) or (ii) above, NCI may, in its
discretion, terminate the license for the infringing NCI Software and
refund to ENDEAVOR all amounts paid hereunder with respect to the
infringing NCI Software, reduced on a straight-line pro-rata basis over
five (5) years from the Effective Date. This Section states NCI's entire
liability and ENDEAVOR's exclusive remedy for infringement.
7.2 WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS
NCI warrants only to ENDEAVOR for *** (***) days from delivery of the NCI
Software that it will be capable of performing the functions substantially
as described in the Software Documentation when operated as described in
the Software Documentation. NCI warrants only to ENDEAVOR that the
Technical Support and consulting services will be performed consistent with
generally accepted industry standards, which shall be valid for ninety (90)
days from performance of service. THE SDKS AND THE BETAS ARE PROVIDED "AS
IS." THE WARRANTIES ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
ENDEAVOR shall not make any warranty on behalf of NCI.
7.3 EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES
For any breach of the warranty for the Technical Support services and
consulting services, ENDEAVOR's sole and exclusive remedy, and NCI's entire
liability, shall be, in NCI's discretion, either the reperformance of the
applicable services or a refund of the portion of the fees paid to NCI
applicable to such services. For any breach of the warranty for the NCI
Software, ENDEAVOR's sole and exclusive remedy, and NCI's entire liability,
shall be, at NCI's option: correction of the Program Errors that cause
breach of the warranty, or termination of this Agreement and a refund to
ENDEAVOR of the portion of the fees paid to NCI with respect to affected
NCI Software.
7.4 INDEMNIFICATION OF NCI
ENDEAVOR will defend and indemnify NCI against: (a) all claims and damages
to NCI arising from any use by ENDEAVOR, ISP Partners, Hospitals and/or
Subscribers of any product or service not provided by NCI but used in
combination with the NCI Software if such claim would have been avoided by
the exclusive use of the NCI Software; and (b) all claims and damages to
NCI caused by ENDEAVOR's failure to include the required contractual terms
set forth in Section 2.5 ("Hospital Sublicense Agreements") hereof in each
Hospital Sublicense Agreement, or ENDEAVOR's or a Hospital's failure to
include in each Subscription Agreement the required contractual terms set
forth in Section 2.2; (c) all claims and damages to NCI caused by a
Hospital's breach of any of the applicable provisions required by 2.6
("Hospital Sublicense Agreements") or Exhibit G hereto;
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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and all claims and damages to NCI caused by a Subscriber's breach of the
Subscription Agreement.
8. GENERAL TERMS
8.1 NONDISCLOSURE
By virtue of this Agreement, the parties may have access to information
that is confidential to one another ("Confidential Information").
Confidential Information shall be limited to the NCI Software, the SDKs,
the Betas, the terms and pricing under this Agreement, and all other
information clearly identified as confidential.
A party's Confidential Information shall not include information that: (a)
is or becomes a part of the public domain through no act or omission of the
other party; (b) was in the other party's lawful possession prior to the
disclosure and had not been obtained by the other party either directly or
indirectly from the disclosing party; (c) is lawfully disclosed to the
other party by a third party without restriction on disclosure; or (d) is
independently developed by the other party. In the event a party is
required by law to disclose the other party's Confidential Information, the
receiving party shall provide the disclosing party with reasonable notice
to allow the disclosing party to obtain a protective order. In the event
that ENDEAVOR is required to disclose the terms of this Agreement pursuant
to the rules of the Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC"), ENDEAVOR shall
promptly notify NCI in writing and ENDEAVOR shall use best efforts to
obtain confidential treatment of the terms which NCI reasonably designates
as confidential. All pricing terms, including without limitation,
activation fees, license fees, Technical Support fees and training and
consulting services fees shall be deemed confidential terms.
The parties agree to hold each other's Confidential Information in
confidence during the term of this Agreement and for a period of two years
after termination of this Agreement. The parties agree, unless required by
law, not to make each other's Confidential Information available in any
form to any third party. Each party agrees to take all reasonable steps to
ensure that Confidential Information is not disclosed or distributed by its
employees or agents in violation of the terms of this Agreement.
8.2 COPYRIGHTS
The NCI Software, the SDKs and the Betas are copyrighted by NCI or its
licensor(s). ENDEAVOR shall, and shall require that the Hospitals, (i)
retain all NCI copyright notices on the NCI Software, the SDKs and the
Betas used by ENDEAVOR under the licenses granted hereunder, and (ii)
comply with all third party licensor restrictions, a current list of which
is set forth on Exhibit E hereto. ENDEAVOR shall include a reproduction of
NCI's copyright notice on all copies of the NCI Software, the SDKs and the
Betas deployed by ENDEAVOR in whatever form.
Such notices (i) shall be placed on the bottom of the introductory splash
screen for the Internet Services and the Web-MD Hospital Services in a
readable font which may be smaller than the font for the rest of the page
and (ii) shall provide a click-through to a page where all relevant notices
may be included. Notwithstanding any copyright notice by ENDEAVOR to the
contrary, the copyright to the NCI Software included in any such Internet
Services and the Web-MD Hospital Services shall remain in NCI.
8.3 TRADEMARKS
NCI trademarks, logo and tradename set forth on Exhibit A hereto
(collectively, the "NCI Logo") belong to NCI; ENDEAVOR will have no rights
in such marks except as expressly set forth herein and as specified in
writing from time to time. ENDEAVOR shall use and is hereby granted a non-
transferable, non-exclusive, non-assignable and restricted license (with
the right to sublicense solely to the Hospitals) during the term of this
Agreement and in the Territory, to use the NCI Logo on all uses and/or
copies of the NCI Software and Software Documentation made in accordance
with this Agreement and on all marketing and promotional materials
referencing the NCI Software, Internet Services or Web-MD Hospital
Services, subject to NCI's prior written approval in each instance.
ENDEAVOR shall use, and shall require that the Hospital use, the NCI Logo
shall be in accordance with (i) NCI's Signature Guidelines in effect at the
time as updated from time to time by NCI, a current version of which is set
forth in Exhibit D attached hereto and (ii) NCI's branding requirements in
effect at the time as updated from time to time by NCI. . ENDEAVOR shall
not, and shall ensure that the Hospitals do not, use the NCI Logo or any
NCI trademarks or any other
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mark likely to cause confusion with the NCI trademarks as any portion of
ENDEAVOR's
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tradename, trademark for the NCI Software, or trademark for any other
products of ENDEAVOR. All such usage shall inure to NCI's benefit. ENDEAVOR
shall not, and shall ensure that the Hospitals do not, register any NCI
Logos without NCI's express prior written consent. ENDEAVOR shall not, and
shall ensure that the Hospitals do not, contest NCI's ownership of, or
rights in, the NCI Logos. From time to time, at NCI's request, ENDEAVOR
shall, and shall require the Hospitals to, supply a reasonable number of
samples of the NCI Software, Software Documentation, and all other
materials bearing any of the NCI Logo so that NCI may conduct quality
control reviews to ensure that usage of the NCI Logo complies with the
terms of this section including, without limitation, NCI's trademark
policies, branding requirements and other NCI standards for such usage. In
the event that NCI notifies ENDEAVOR that ENDEAVOR or a Hospital(s) has
failed to comply as set forth herein, ENDEAVOR shall, and/or shall ensure
that the Hospital, suspend distribution and use of the NCI Software until
ENDEAVOR has satisfied NCI that the foregoing requirements have been met.
ENDEAVOR agrees with respect to each registered trademark of NCI, to
include, and shall require the Hospitals to include, in each advertisement,
brochure, or other such use of the trademark, the trademark symbol "circle
R" and the following statement:
______is a registered trademark of Network Computer, Inc., Redwood Shores,
California Unless otherwise notified in writing by NCI, ENDEAVOR agrees
with respect to the NCI Logo trademark of NCI and to every other trademark
of NCI, to include, and shall require the Hospitals to include, in each
advertisement, brochure, or other such use of the trademark, the symbol
"TM" and the following statement:
__(NCI Logo/trademark)__ is a trademark of Network Computer, Inc., Redwood
Shores, California
ENDEAVOR shall not, and shall ensure that the Hospitals do not, market the
NCI Software in any way which implies that the NCI Software is the
proprietary product of ENDEAVOR or of any party other than NCI. NCI shall
not have any liability to ENDEAVOR or the Hospitals for any claims made by
third parties relating to ENDEAVOR's or the Hospitals use of NCI's
trademarks.
8.4 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
NCI and ENDEAVOR shall cooperate with each other so that each party may
issue a public announcement concerning this Agreement within thirty (30)
days following the Effective Date of this Agreement; provided, that both
parties approve any such public announcement in writing prior to its
release. Such public announcement shall include a quote attributable to an
executive officer of each party.
8.5 MARKETING
NCI will use reasonable good faith efforts to participate and/or facilitate
the promotional activities set forth on Exhibit F.
8.6 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARTIES
In all matters relating hereto, ENDEAVOR and NCI will act as independent
contractors to each other. The relationship between NCI and ENDEAVOR is
that of licensor/licensee. Neither party will represent that it has any
authority to assume or create any obligation, express or implied, on behalf
of the other, nor to represent the other as agent, employee, franchisee, or
in any other capacity. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to
limit either party's right to independently develop or distribute software
which is functionally similar to the other party's product, so long as
proprietary information of the other party is not included in such
software.
8.7 ASSIGNMENT
Neither party may assign or otherwise transfer, any rights under this
Agreement without the other party's prior written consent, such consent not
to be unreasonably withheld, except in the event of a merger, acquisition
or sale of all or substantially all of such party's assets in which case
prior written consent is not required for such assignment. The parties
acknowledge and agree that it is reasonable for a non-assigning party to
withhold consent in the event the assigning party wishes to assign this
Agreement to a direct competitor of the non-assigning party.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior written consent will not be required
in the event of an initial public offering.
8.8 NOTICE
All notices, including notices of address change, required to be sent
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when
deposited in first class mail to the address of the applicable party listed
above. To expedite order processing,
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ENDEAVOR agrees that NCI may treat documents faxed by ENDEAVOR to NCI as
original documents; nevertheless, either party may require the other to
exchange original signed documents.
ENDEAVOR will promptly notify NCI's legal department, (Attention: General
Counsel)in writing of any claim or proceeding involving the NCI Software
that comes to its attention and any material change in the management or
control of ENDEAVOR.
8.9 GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement, and all matters arising out of or relating to this
Agreement, shall be governed by the substantive and procedural laws of the
State of California without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions
thereof.
8.10 SEVERABILITY, WAIVER
In the event any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in
full force and effect. The waiver by either party of any default or breach
of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent
default or breach.
8.11 EXPORT
ENDEAVOR agrees to, and shall require the Hospitals to, comply fully with
all relevant export laws and regulations of the U.S and any other
applicable jurisdiction, as promulgated from time to time ("Export Laws")
to assure that the NCI Software, the SDKs, the Betas and any direct product
thereof, are not (a) exported, directly or indirectly, in violation of
Export Laws; and (b) intended to be used for any purposes prohibited by the
Export Laws, including, without limitation, nuclear, chemical, or
biological weapons proliferation.
8.12 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA OR USE,
INCURRED BY EITHER PARTY OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN
CONTRACT OR TORT, EVEN IF THE OTHER PARTY OR ANY OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NCI'S LIABILITY FOR A CLAIM FOR
DAMAGES SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED ***. NCI'S CUMULATIVE LIABILITY FOR
DAMAGES HEREUNDER SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED US$***. The provisions of this
Agreement allocate the risks between NCI and ENDEAVOR. NCI's pricing
reflects this allocation and the limitation of liability specified herein.
8.13 SEGMENTATION
ENDEAVOR acknowledges that any services acquired hereunder were bid by NCI
separately from any NCI products. ENDEAVOR understands that ENDEAVOR has
the right to acquire any services without acquiring any NCI products, and
that ENDEAVOR has the right to acquire the services and any NCI products
separately.
8.14 ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and
supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or representations,
written or oral, concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. The Beta
Program and Evaluation Agreement shall be incorporated herein by reference,
and to the extent that there is any conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and the terms of the Beta Program and Evaluation Agreement, the
terms of the Beta Program and Evaluation Agreement shall control. This
Agreement may not be modified or amended except in a writing signed by an
authorized representative of each party; no other act, document, usage or
custom shall be deemed to amend or modify this Agreement. It is expressly
agreed that the terms of this Agreement shall supersede the terms in any
ENDEAVOR purchase order or other ordering document.
9. YEAR 2000
For a period three (3) years following the Effective Date, NCI warrants
only to ENDEAVOR that the NCI Software will include year fields of data
codes that are in a four digit format and calculations which permit the
software to accurately handle date information for the change of the
century.
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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The Effective Date of this Agreement shall be May 29, 1998.
Executed by ENDEAVOR: Executed by NCI:
Authorized Signature: /s/ W. Michael Heekin Authorized Signature: /s/ David Roug
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Name: W. Michael Heekin Name: David Roug
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Title: Chief Operating Officer Title: Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT A
NCI SERVER SOFTWARE:
NCI CUSTOM CONNECT SERVER(TM) software, Version 1.2
Designated System: Sun Solaris
SDKS:
NCI CUSTOM CONNECT SERVER(TM)SDK Version 1.2
Designated System: Sun Solaris
Development Seats - 5
NCI TV Navigator SDK, Version 1.1
Designated System: Windows NT
Development Seats - 3
NCI TV Navigator Content Development Kit
Designated System: Windows NT
INTERNET SERVICES/WEB-MD HOSPITAL SERVICES
Internet Services and Web-MD Hospital Services shall each refer to those
Internet, and ENDEAVOR's services (utilizing the NCI Server Software) and
content accessible by Subscribers. "NCI Client Software" shall mean the NCI TV
Navigator(TM) software. ENDEAVOR hereby represents and warrants that the
Internet Services and the Web-MD Hospital Services (and related customer
support) provided to Subscribers by ENDEAVOR shall be of equal or greater
quality, availability, and responsiveness as all other similar services provided
by or on behalf of ENDEAVOR (and in no case less than the comparable industry
standards) and (ii) shall be consistent with NCI's reasonable criteria as
determined by periodic quality evaluations performed from time to time by or on
behalf of NCI based on industry standards and comparable applications and
services, if any.
NCI LOGO
NCI(TM)
n|c design logo
NCI Custom Connect Server(TM)
NCI TV Navigator(TM)
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EXHIBIT B
ROYALTIES AND FEES
1. LICENSE FEES
A: INTERNET SERVICES:
A.1 INITIAL LICENSING: ENDEAVOR shall pay to NCI a non-refundable, non-
cancellable license fee of *** dollars ($***) upon execution of this Agreement
via wire transfer for:
(i) The three (3) NCI TV Navigator SDK developer seats;
(ii) The five (5) NCI Custom Connect Server SDK developer
seats; and
(iii) The one-time activation fee for the first *** (***)
Subscriptions granted by ENDEAVOR to access the Internet
Services, through ENDEAVOR's server or through an ISP
Partner's server
A.2 ADDITIONAL SDK DEVELOPER SEATS: ENDEAVOR may license additional NCI TV
Navigator SDK developer seats and additional NCI Server Software SDK developer
seats at a cost of $*** each, not including Technical Support with respect
thereto.
A.3 SUBSCRIPTION ACCOUNTING:
At any time during the Term of this Agreement, ENDEAVOR shall license from NCI
at least as many Subscriptions as ENDEAVOR grants to Subscribers of the
Internet Services at any given time. However, once a Subscription activation fee
has been paid by ENDEAVOR to NCI, that Subscription can be re-assigned to a new
Subscriber if the original Subscriber's Subscription Agreement has been
terminated and the new Subscriber executes a Subscription Agreement..
"Max Subs Current Quarter" shall mean the maximum number of active Subscriptions
during the just-ended Quarter. "Max Subs Previous Quarters" shall mean the
greater of the maximum number of Subscriptions activated during any previous
Quarter, or ***. "Net-New Subscriptions" shall mean Max Subs Current Quarter
*less* Max Subs Previous Quarters. If Net-New Subscriptions is greater than
zero, then an additional Subscription activation fees shall be due to NCI as
outlined below. If New-New Subscriptions is equal to or less than zero at any
time, then no fees are due to NCI and no refunds shall be provided to ENDEAVOR.
A.4 ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTION ACTIVATION FEE: When the number of Subscriptions
exceeds ***, and during the term of this Agreement, ENDEAVOR may activate
additional Subscriptions to access the Internet Services as follows:
(i) Through an ISP Partner's Server: For any Subscriptions
activated by ENDEAVOR to access the Internet Services
through the ISP Partner's servers, ENDEAVOR shall pay NCI a
non-refundable, non-cancellable activation fee in the amount
of *** dollars ($***) per Net-New Subscription.
(ii) Through ENDEAVOR's Servers: For any Subscriptions
activated by ENDEAVOR to access the Internet Services
through ENDEAVOR's servers, ENDEAVOR shall pay NCI a non-
refundable, non-cancellable activation fee as follows:
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QUARTERS SUBSCRIPTION
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In addition, one (1) NCI Server Software training class
credit (one (1) ENDEAVOR customer service and technical
services employee per class credit) shall be provided for
every *** Net-New Subscription activation fees paid after
the first *** Subscriptions, and subject to a maximum of ten
(10) training class credits.
B. ENDEAVOR's WEB-MD HOSPITAL SERVICES:
For the licenses granted pursuant to Section 2.2(c), ENDEAVOR shall pay NCI the
non-refundable, non-cancellable license fees set forth below. ENDEAVOR shall
receive one (1) NCI Server Software training class credit (one (1) ENDEAVOR
customer service and technical services employee per class credit) for every
third NCI Server Software license licensed by ENDEAVOR.
(i) ***dollars ($***) for a NCI Server Software license which
supports the first seven hundred fifty (750) Average Daily
Census in each Hospital; and
(ii) ***dollars ($***) for each additional NCI Server Software
license supporting five hundred (500) Average Daily Census
in the same Hospital.
"Average Daily Census" shall mean the daily average count of in-patients at a
particular Hospital for the prior calendar year.
2. TECHNICAL SUPPORT FEES
A. In consideration for the Technical Support to ENDEAVOR provided hereunder,
ENDEAVOR shall pay to NCI a fee in the amount of *** dollars ($***) per
Subscriber per month, which amounts shall be paid to NCI Quarterly in arrears.
B. In consideration for the Technical Support to ENDEAVOR provided hereunder
for the NCI Server Software, ENDEAVOR shall pay to NCI a non-refundable, non-
cancellable annual fees, in advance, equal to *** percent (***%) of license fees
for NCI Server Software as set forth in this Exhibit B (which fees shall be pro-
rated as applicable).
3. SERVICE FEES
CONSULTING SERVICES:
ENDEAVOR commits to pay to NCI a non-refundable, non-cancellable
consulting services fee in the amount of ***dollars ($***) within the
one (1) year immediately following the Effective Date of the
Agreement. All such consulting services provided by NCI shall be
charged against the $*** commitment set forth above at $***per day
plus reasonable travel and expenses for a standard consultant, which
amounts shall be payable within thirty (30) days of the date of NCI's
invoice. At the end of such one (1) period, ENDEAVOR shall pay to NCI
the difference, if any, between $***and the amounts invoiced for such
consulting services. All such consulting services shall be mutually
agreed upon in writing in advance and shall be provided by NCI or
NCI's designated agent and all such consulting services shall expire
if ENDEAVOR fails to use them within eighteen (18) months after the
Effective Date: As part of such consulting services, NCI may establish
a consulting team in Atlanta or another city designated by NCI, in
NCI's sole discretion, to reasonably assist with consulting services
mutually agreed upon by NCI and ENDEAVOR. The following services are
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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examples of consulting services that may be provided by NCI and are in
no way to be construed as deliverables by NCI:
. Development of technical rollout plans, including: Setting up the Web-
MD ENDEAVOR "NCI Custom Connect Server(TM) Hospital Package" for
deployment of in-hospital, Web-MD NC-based services;
. Implementation of and support for ENDEAVOR's customer
service systems;
. Implementation of and support ENDEAVOR's billing systems;
. Implementation of and support ENDEAVOR's enrollment and
system maintenance;
. Connectivity to existing legacy systems such as hospital
accounting, food service, etc.
NCI shall provide additional consulting services at NCI's then current
standard rates, which amounts shall be payable within thirty (30) days
of the date of NCI's invoice.
TRAINING: In the event ENDEAVOR requires training in addition to the
NCI Server Software training set forth in Section 1 of this Exhibit B,
NCI will provide such additional training for a fee of ***dollars
($***) per person per training class credit to ENDEAVOR's customer
service and technical personnel, which amounts shall be payable within
thirty (30) days of the date of NCI's invoice.
4. *** Pricing
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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EXHIBIT C
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
1. Maintenance and SDK Updates. In consideration of the Technical Support Fees
set forth in Exhibit B, during the one year term of this Technical Support
addendum, NCI will provide to ENDEAVOR (i) any Updates to the NCI Server
Software and the SDKs made generally commercially available by NCI and (ii) the
Technical Support set forth in Article II below.
2. Technical Support. NCI will provide ENDEAVOR with NCI's back-end technical
support services, as further described herein.
a) Back-end Support. NCI will provide back-end support to ENDEAVOR for
Programs Errors not resolved by ENDEAVOR pursuant to ENDEAVOR's support policies
and in accordance with subsection (b) below. This support includes efforts to
identify defective source code and to provide corrections, workarounds and/or
patches to correct Program Errors. NCI will provide ENDEAVOR with a telephone
number and an e-mail address which ENDEAVOR may use to report Program Errors
during NCI's local California business hours (8am-5pm Pacific time). For
priority 1 or 2 failures, ENDEAVOR agrees to notify NCI via both telephone and
e-mail. ENDEAVOR will identify two (2) members of its customer support staff and
an alternate to act as the primary technical liaisons responsible for all
communications with NCI's technical support representatives. Such liaisons will
have sufficient technical expertise, training and/or experience for ENDEAVOR to
perform its obligations hereunder. Within one (1) week after the Effective Date,
ENDEAVOR will designate its liaison(s). Notification will be in writing and/or
e-mail to NCI. ENDEAVOR may substitute contacts at any time by providing to NCI
one (1) week's prior written and/or electronic notice thereof.
NCI will use all reasonably diligent efforts to correct significant Program
Errors that ENDEAVOR identifies, classifies and reports to NCI and that NCI
substantiates. NCI may reclassify Program Errors if it reasonably believes
that ENDEAVOR's classification is incorrect. ENDEAVOR will provide
sufficient information to enable NCI to duplicate the Program Error before
NCI's response obligations will commence. NCI will not be required to
correct any Program Error caused by (a) ENDEAVOR's incorporation or
attachment of a feature, program, or device to the NCI Software, or any
part thereof; (b) any nonconformance caused by accident, transportation,
neglect, misuse, alteration, modification, or enhancement of the NCI
Software; (c) the failure to provide a suitable installation environment;
(d) use of the NCI Software for other than the specific purpose for which
the NCI Software are designed; (e) use of the NCI Software; (f) ENDEAVOR's
use of defective media or defective duplication of the NCI Software; or (g)
ENDEAVOR's failure to incorporate any Updates previously provided to
ENDEAVOR that corrects such Program Errors.
Provided Program Errors reports are received by NCI during NCI's local
California business hours (8am-5pm Pacific time), NCI will use its
commercially reasonable efforts to communicate with ENDEAVOR about the
Program Error via telephone or e-mail within the following targeted
response times:
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Priority Failure Description Response Time
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1 Severe Impact (functionality disabled): errors which result in a lack of 24 California business hours
application functionality or cause severe system failure (8am-5pm Pacific time)
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2 Degraded Operations: errors causing malfunction of non-critical functions 5 working days
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3 Minimal Impact attributes and/or options to utility programs do not Future release, on business
operate as stated justifiable basis
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4 Enhancement Request When applicable
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NCI will use all reasonably diligent efforts to resolve each significant
Program Error by providing either a reasonable workaround, an object code
patch, or a specification plan for how NCI will address the problem and an
estimate of how long it will take to rectify the defect. NCI reserves the
right to charge ENDEAVOR additional fees at its then-standard rates for
services performed in connection with reported Program Errors which are
later determined to have been due to hardware or software not supplied by
NCI. Notwithstanding the foregoing, NCI has no obligation to perform
services in connection with Program Errors (i) resulting from hardware or
software not supplied by NCI; or (ii) which occur in the NCI Software
release which is not the then-current release.
b) Front-line Support. ENDEAVOR, and not NCI, will provide front-line, or
first and second level, technical support to Subscribers. Such support
includes call receipt, call screening, installation assistance, problem
identification and diagnosis, efforts to create a repeatable demonstration
of the Program Error and, if applicable, the distribution of any defective
media or minor updates. ENDEAVOR agrees that any end user documentation
distributed by ENDEAVOR will clearly and conspicuously state that end users
should call ENDEAVOR for technical support for the Internet Services/ Web-
MD Hospital Services and NCI Software. NCI will have no obligation to
furnish any assistance, information or Software Documentation with respect
to the NCI Software to any Subscriber or other end user. If NCI customer
support
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representatives are being contacted by a significant number of ENDEAVOR's
Subscribers or other end users then, upon NCI's request, ENDEAVOR and NCI
will cooperate to minimize such contact.
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EXHIBIT D
NCI BRANDING REQUIREMENTS
1. On ENDEAVOR's default root page, default personalized root page, and
bookmark lists, the NCI n|c design logo or other NCI Logo designated by NCI as a
selectable icon shall be placed in a prominent location and shall be visible at
all times without further navigation and, if the background is dynamic, must be
visible for at least 30 seconds each visit or until the user leaves the page. A
prominent location is defined as not requiring the user to scroll or otherwise
navigate in order to see the logo on entrance to the root page.
2. The content provided through the NCI selectable icon or NCI Content Portals
(TV Bar) shall not be blocked or restricted in any fashion except by user-
elected restrictions (e.g. parental control filters).
3. On all NC Cards distributed by ENDEAVOR targeting an NCI Approved Network
Computer Device, the NC Card will display the NCI n|c design logo or other NCI
Logo designated by NCI on the top side of the card in accordance with the then-
current NCI signature guidelines.
4. On all major marketing and communication materials presented by ENDEAVOR
that specifically target NCI Approved Network Computer Device ENDEAVOR will
include the NCI n|c design logo or other NCI Logo designated by NCI in a
prominent location in accordance with the then-current NCI signature guidelines.
5. Whenever a navigational or application toolbar is displayed in conjunction
with a NCI application, the NCI Logo shall be present on such toolbar. The NCI
Logo that is displayed will be presented in a form that is in accordance with
the NCI signature guidelines.
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EXHIBIT E
THIRD PARTY RESTRICTIONS
The following third party restrictions apply to Internet Services and Web-MD
Hospital Services to the extent that they incorporate any of the third party
software listed below. Any capitalized terms that are not defined herein have
the same definition as in the Agreement.
1. REGARDING BITSTREAM SOFTWARE - In the event that the Internet Services/Web-MD
Hospital Services include Bitstream software sublicensed from NCI, you must
comply with the following restrictions and obligations:
1.1. Licensee must reproduce each Bitstream copyright, trademark and/or
patent notice, as applicable in its entirety, in the same location as
it appears, in electronic or printed form, on the NCI Software or
SDK(s) as delivered to Licensee.
2. REGARDING RSA SOFTWARE - In the event that the Internet Services/Web-MD
Hospital Services includes RSA software sublicensed from NCI, you must comply
with the following restrictions and obligations:
2.1. Licensee should include within the splash screens, user documentation,
printed product collateral, product packaging and advertisements for
the Internet Services/ Web-MD Hospital Services, the RSA "Licensee
Seal" from the form attached hereto as Appendix "A" along with a
statement that the Internet Services/ Web-MD Hospital Services contains
the RSA Software. Licensee agrees not to remove or destroy any
proprietary, trademark or copyright markings or notices placed upon or
contained within the software or documentation provided by NCI.
2.2. Licensee must in all proposals and agreements with the United States
government identify and license the Internet Services/ Web-MD Hospital
Services, including any RSA object Code, as follows: (i) for
acquisition by or on behalf of civilian agencies, as necessary to
obtain protection as "commercial computer software" and related
documentation in accordance with the terms of NCI's or Licensee's
customary license, as specified in 48 C.F.R. 12.212 of the Federal
Acquisition Regulations and its successor regulations, or (ii) for
acquisition by or on behalf of units of the Department of Defense, as
necessary to obtain protection as "commercial computer software" as
defined in 48 C.F.R. 227.7014(a)(1) of the Department of Defense
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and related
documentation in accordance with the terms of NCI's or Licensee's
customary license, as specified in 48 C.F.R. 227.7202.1 of DFARS and
its successor regulations.
2.3. In the event that Licensee includes an "About Box" or similar reference
in the Internet Services/ Web-MD Hospital Services, Licensee agrees to
insert and maintain in the "About Box" (1) the RSA "Licensee Seal"
indicated in Appendix "A", and (2) a hypertext link to RSA's homepage
at an RSA-designated URL (currently www.rsa.com), which logo and
pointer shall appear on the first page of such "About Box" and in no
less prominent location and size than any other third party logo
included therein.
2.4. Licensee further agrees to include in any Security Advisory made
available to third parties, whether in printed or electronic format,
the RSA "Licensee Seal" indicated in Exhibit "A" and a brief
description of the RSA software sublicensed hereunder and its relevant
applicability to the subject matter of the Security Advisory. For the
purposes of the Agreement, "Security Advisory" means any tutorial, FAQ
or similar manual or instructional documentation describing data
security used by or available in the Internet Services/Web-MD Hospital
Services.
3. REGARDING HEADSPACE SOFTWARE - In the event that the Internet Services/Web-MD
Hospital Services include Headspace MIDI software or music content
sublicensed from NCI, you must comply with the following restrictions and
obligations:
3.1. In the event that the Internet Services/Web-MD Hospital Services
includes an "About Box" or similar reference, Licensee must include
references to Headspace, Inc. and the RMF logo, as well as a link to
the Headspace, Inc. web site, in the area designated by Licensee for
such "About Box". The RMF logo is included as Appendix "B", attached
hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference.
4. REGARDING PROGRESSIVE NETWORKS SOFTWARE - In the event that the Internet
Services/Web-MD Hospital Services includes Progressive Networks software
sublicensed from NCI, you must comply with the following restrictions and
obligations:
4.1. Licensee must use Progressive Networks' (PN) marks in accordance with
PN's usage policies attached hereto as Appendix "C" and incorporated
herein by this reference. Such marks may be used solely in connection
with Licensee's advertising, marketing and distribution of the Internet
Services/ Web-MD Hospital Services incorporating PN's software.
4.2. To the extent the Internet Services/Web-MD Hospital Services includes
an implementation of an "About Box" or similar reference, Licensee must
include a reference to "Progressive Networks" and "Real Audio" as
follows:
"The RealAudio Player is included under license from Progressive
Networks, Inc. Copyright 1995-1997, Progressive Networks, Inc.
RealAudio and the RealAudio logo are registered trademarks of
Progressive Networks, Inc. All rights reserved."
4.3. Licensee acknowledges that use, duplication or disclosure of the PN
software by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth in
subparagraphs (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer-Restricted
Rights clause at FAR 52.227-19 when applicable, or in subparagraph
(c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause
at DFARS 252.227-7013, or in similar clauses in the NASA FAR
supplement. Contractor/manufacturer is Progressive
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Networks, Inc.; 1111 Third Avenue; Suite 500; Seattle, Washington,
98101.
5. REGARDING JAVA SOFTWARE--In the event that the Internet Services/Web-MD
Hospital Services include Java Software from Sun Microsystems, Inc. ("Sun")
or Javasoft, you must comply with the following restrictions and obligations:
5.1. The Internet Services/Web-MD Hospital Services containing Java software
that you distribute shall include in the documentation, or in other
terms and conditions of sale, notices substantially similar to those
contained on and in the NCI Software, SDKs and related documentation.
You shall require an end user license agreement for each unit of the
product providing access to the Internet Services/Web-MD Hospital
Services shipped, including without limitation, warranty, limitation of
liability, restricted rights for government, no transfer of title, High
Risk Activities, etc. If you use a package design for the Internet
Services/Web-MD Hospital Services, such package design shall include an
acknowledgment of Sun as the source of the Java software and such other
notices as specified below.
5.2. Java Applets in any hypertext markup language (HTML) or standard
generalized markup language (SGML)-based browser which is shipped as
part of the Internet Services/Web-MD Hospital Services shall use the
Document Type Definition ("DTD") as specified by Sun Microsystems..
5.3. The following disclaimer must be provided to each user of the Internet
Services/Web-MD Hospital Services:
This product is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or
intended for use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous
environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation
of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communications systems,
air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems,
in which the failure of this product could lead directly to death,
personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage.
5.4. The following notices and acknowledgments must be provided to each user
of the Internet Services/Web-MD Hospital Services as described below:
5.4.1. On Licensee's web site that describes such Internet
Services/Web-MD Hospital Services, Licensee must include the
following: Java logo, Java Applet Interoperability Mark*, and
message "Powered by Java (TM) from Sun Microsystems, Inc." with
a hypertext link to `http://java.sun.com'.
5.4.2. In any Internet Services documentation, splash screen or other
location where notices, attribution and proprietary markings
are listed, Licensee must include the following: Java logo,
Java Applet Interoperability Mark, the message "Powered by
Java(TM) technology from Sun Microsystems, Inc." and applicable
copyright notices associated with a hypertext link to the
`http://java.sun.com'. The splash screen, if any, should be a
minimum size of twelve (12) square inches.
5.5. Licensee shall not remove any copyright notices, trademark notices or
other proprietary legends of Sun or its suppliers contained on or in
the software or any documentation provided by NCI. Licensee shall
comply with all reasonable requests by Sun to include Sun's copyright
and/or other proprietary rights notices on the Internet Services/Web-MD
Hospital Services, documentation or related materials as specified in
this section.
5.6. Licensee must comply with Sun's standard Trademark and Logo Usage
Policies. Specifically, Sun's marks must only be used in the text of
any materials (not in headlines or graphics) and in the same typesize
and typestyle as the surrounding text; the marks must be used as
adjectives, not as nouns; and Sun's marks must be identified with the
applicable (R) or (TM) notices and attributed to Sun in an appropriate
location in any materials, as stated above. Information regarding Sun's
web logo trademark policies can be found at
www.sun.com/logos/trademark.html.
*The Java Applet Interoperability Mark has not been designed by Sun
Microsystems, Inc. but may include such designation as "Java 1.0 Applet
Compatible." Sun may change such logo, message and hypertext link on reasonable
advance notice.
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APPENDIX "A" TO EXHIBIT E
RSA SEAL AND TRADEMARKS
RSA Licensee Seal:
[LOGO]
You are also permitted to use the following RSA trademarks, as applicable, in
ads, product packaging, documentation or collateral materials, provided that you
use the correct trademark designator, depicted below, and identify RSA as the
owner of the mark.
RC2(R) Symmetric Block Cipher, RC4(R) Symmetric Stream Cipher
RC5(TM) Symmetric Block Cipher
BSAFE(TM), TIPEM(TM)
RSA Public Key Cryptosystem(TM)
MD(TM), MD2(TM), MD4(TM), MD5(TM)
RSA has reserved the right to update this Appendix "A" from time to time upon
reasonable notice to you.
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APPENDIX "B" TO EXHIBIT E
RMF LOGO
[LOGO]
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APPENDIX "C" TO EXHIBIT E
PROGRESSIVE NETWORKS TRADEMARK USAGE POLICY
REALAUDIO(R) (text form)
PN(R) (text form)
PROGRESSIVE NETWORKS(R) (text form)
REALMEDIA(TM) (text form)
REALVIDEO(TM) (text form)
REALPLAYER(TM) (text form)
WEBACTIVE (R) (text from)
1. When using a Progressive Networks' trademark ("PN Mark"), use the
registered trademark symbol (R) or the (TM) symbol, as indicated in the above
example, on the most prominent (or if none is prominent, the first) appearance
of a PN Mark. For any PN Mark that is not registered, the (TM) symbol should be
used in place of the registered trademark symbol (R). Once marked, it is not
normally necessary to mark subsequent appearances of the trademark in the piece.
Every appearance of PN Logos in stylized form should always appear with the
appropriate (R) or (TM) symbol, and may be used only under license with PN
unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Shown above are a list of current PN
Marks that reflects the registration status of the PN Marks. This list will be
updated from time to time.
2. When using a PN Mark, never vary the spelling, add or delete hyphens, make
one word two, or use a possessive or plural form of the PN Mark. PN word marks
must always be used as adjectives followed by a generic term (such as "software"
or "system"), and never as nouns or verbs.
3. Progressive Networks is the owner of all right, title, and interest in the
PN Marks and Licensee agrees that it will not challenge the validity of
Progressive Networks' ownership of the PN Marks. Licensees shall not reproduce
or use (or authorize the reproduction or use of) the PN Marks in any manner
other than expressly authorized by Progressive Networks.
4. Progressive Networks may from time to time modify the PN Marks. Progressive
Networks will use commercially reasonable efforts to give licensees advance
notice of such modifications.
5. In order to assure compliance, you will, upon request from Progressive
Networks, provide samples of any marketing and advertising materials that
include the PN Marks.
6. In any place where they appear together, the PN Marks and any associated
text must be at least as large as the trademark and text of another vendor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT USING THE TEXT FORM
OF THE WORD REALAUDIO(R)
1. When using the word RealAudio, use the registered trademark symbol (R)
symbol, as indicated in the above example, on the most prominent (or if none is
prominent, the first) appearance of its use on a page. For any PN Mark that is
not registered, the (TM) symbol should be used in place of the registered
trademark symbol (R). Once marked with the (R) symbol, it is not normally
necessary to mark subsequent appearances of the trademark in the piece.
2. When using the word RealAudio, never vary the spelling, add or delete
hyphens, make one word two, or use a possessive or plural form of the word.
RealAudio must always be used as an adjective followed by a generic term (such
as "software" or "system"), and never as a noun or verb.
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EXHIBIT F
PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES
1. Cooperate with each other to coordinate mutually agreed upon joint
visits with ENDEAVOR's senior management and NCI's senior management to
Hospitals such as National Jewish Research and Medical Center l in Denver.
2. Introduce ENDEAVOR to third parties that NCI, in its sole discretion,
determines may be interested in ENDEAVOR's healthcare-based content.
3. Notify ENDEAVOR of Oracle Corporation initiatives, such as Oracle
Promise Foundation, of which NCI is aware.
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EXHIBIT G
MINIMUM TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR HOSPITAL SUBLICENSE AGREEMENTS
In addition to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement,
ENDEAVOR shall include, at a minimum, the following terms and conditions in
the Hospital Sublicense Agreements:
1. The Hospital acknowledges that, once activated for a Subscriber, NC
Cards may not be reused and/or reactivated for another Subscriber.
2. Hospitals shall only grant Subscriptions to Subscribers located in the
Territory. Once a Subscription is granted to an end user, such
Subscription is specific to such end user and shall not be regranted or
reused in any way.
3. The Hospital shall have no right to market and/or distribute the SDKs.
4. The Hospital is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license (i)
to copy, install, and use copies of the NCI Server Software for purposes of
deployment of the Internet Services and or the Web-MD Hospital Services on
the NCI Approved Network Computer Device in the Territory, and (ii) to
grant Subscriptions to access the Internet Services through the NCI Server
Software to Subscribers in the Territory optionally through NC Cards and as
otherwise limited in this Agreement.
5. The Hospital shall not grant access to the NCI Server Software through
any process other than Subscription as described in this Agreement.
6. Neither the Hospital nor the Subscribers acquire any rights in the NCI
Logo, the NCI Software other than those rights specified in this
Agreement.
7. The Hospital disclaims, to the extent permitted by applicable law,
NCI's liability for any damages, whether direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential, arising from the use of the NCI Software.
8. The Hospital shall not use or duplicate the NCI Software for any
purpose other than as specified in this Agreement or make the NCI Software
available to unauthorized third parties.
9. The Hospital shall not use the NCI Software for its internal data
processing or for processing customer data except as required to facilitate
the Internet Services and/or the Web-MD Hospital Services and only as
specified under this Agreement.
10. The Hospital shall not cause or permit the reverse engineering,
disassembly or decompilation of the NCI Software by either the Subscriber
or any other party.
11. The Hospital must account to ENDEAVOR Quarterly and shall provide the
following information within 20 days following the end of each Quarter: a)
the total number of active Subscribers for each month during such Quarter;
(b) the number of NC Cards activated by Hospital during such Quarter (c)
the total activation fees due, (d) and any other information reasonably
requested by NCI.
12. The Hospitals shall purchase all NC Cards in accordance with the terms
set forth in this Agreement
13. NCI is a named third party beneficiary of all Hospital Sublicense
Agreements.
14. Upon termination of this Agreement each Hospital shall either destroy
or return to NCI, at NCI's option, all copies in all forms of the NCI
Software.
15. The Hospital shall not make any warranty on behalf of NCI.
16. The Hospital shall include a reproduction of NCI's copyright notice on
all copies of the NCI Software deployed by the Hospital in whatever form.
17. The Hospital represents and warrants that the Internet Services and
the Web-MD Hospital Services (and related customer support) provided to
Subscribers by the Hospitals shall be of equal or greater quality,
availability, and responsiveness as all other similar services provided by
or on behalf of the Hospitals (and in no case less than the comparable
industry standards) and (ii) shall be consistent with NCI's reasonable
criteria as determined by periodic quality evaluations performed from time
to time by or on behalf of NCI.
18. The Hospital Sublicense Agreements cannot be assigned.
19. The Hospitals agree to comply fully with all Export Laws.
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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
EXHIBIT 10.27
AMENDMENT NO. 1
to the
LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Amendment No. 1 ("Amendment No. 1") to the License Agreement between
Network Computer, Inc. ("NCI") and Endeavor Technologies, Inc. (now known as
WebMD, Inc.) ("CUSTOMER") dated May 29, 1998 (the "License Agreement"), is made
and entered into between NCI and CUSTOMER as of this 11th day of November, 1998
(the "Amendment No. 1 Effective Date").
RECITALS
A. CUSTOMER has been granted a license to certain NCI technology under
the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the License
Agreement.
B. The parties agree to amend the License Agreement as set forth in this
Amendment No. 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as
follows:
1. Exhibit B, Section 3 ("Service Fees") of the License Agreement is hereby
amended by inserting the following after the second sentence of the
definition of Consulting Services:
"Notwithstanding the foregoing, all consulting services provided by
NCI from September 1, 1998 to the end of one (1) year immediately
following the Effective Date shall be recouped against the $***
commitment set forth above at the following rates plus reasonable
travel and expenses. Such amounts shall be payable within thirty (30)
days of CUSTOMER's receipt of NCI's invoice, which shall mean the
earlier of (a) actual receipt by CUSTOMER of NCI's invoice or (b) five
(5) business days after NCI deposits the invoice in the mail, postage
prepaid. NCI's invoices will include the following back-up materials:
consultant time sheets and expense reports in a mutually agreed upon
format.
Senior Consultant $*** per hour
Junior Consultant $*** per hour
Trainee $*** per hour"
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2. CUSTOMER represents and warrants to NCI that it has changed its name from
Endeavor Technologies, Inc. to WebMD, Inc. The parties hereby agree that
all
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
references to Endeavor Technologies, Inc. or CUSTOMER in the Agreement and
in this Amendment No. 1 shall now be interpreted to include references to
WebMD, Inc.
3. CUSTOMER hereby acknowledges that it has received from NCI a Windows NT
version of NCI's Custom Connect Server software, that use of such software
is for testing purposes only, and that upon CUSTOMER's deployment of the
Solaris version of NCI's Custom Connect Server software, CUSTOMER shall
promptly return the Windows NT version and any copies thereof to NCI.
4. All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings given them
in the License Agreement. This Amendment No. 1 shall be deemed to be
incorporated into the License Agreement and made a part thereof. All
references to the License Agreement in any other document shall be deemed
to refer to the License Agreement as modified by this Amendment No. 1.
Except as modified by this Amendment No. 1, the License Agreement shall
remain in full force and effect and shall be enforceable in accordance with
its terms. In the event that the terms of this Amendment No. 1 conflict
with the terms of the License Agreement, or its exhibits, as amended, the
terms of this Amendment No. 1 shall be deemed to govern.
5. This Amendment No. 1 may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same
document.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Amendment No. 1 to be duly
executed as of the Amendment 1 Effective Date.
"NCI" "CUSTOMER"
Network Computer, Inc. WebMD, Inc.
By: /s/ David Roug By: /s/ W. Michael Heekin
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Print Name: David Roug Print Name: W. Michael Heekin
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Title: Chief Executive Officer Title: Chief Operating Officer
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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
EXHIBIT 10.28
PHYSICIAN SERVICE
LICENSE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is made as of the date of signing of the Agreement, July 15, 1998
by and between Thomson Healthcare Information Company, Inc. ("THIG") as Licensor
and Endeavor Technologies, Inc. ("Endeavor") as Licensee.
Licensor: Thomson Healthcare Information Company, Inc.
Five Paragon Drive
Montvale, New Jersey 06754
(201) 358-7500
Licensee: Endeavor Technologies, Inc.
400 The Lenox Building
3399 Peachtree Road, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, THIG has developed and copyrighted certain proprietary healthcare
content ("Content"), as more fully described in Appendix A ("THIG Content"), and
in conjunction with delivery of this Content, THIG shall provide a Content
Service ("Content Service"), as more fully described in Appendix B ("Content
Service").
WHEREAS, Endeavor intends to engage in the marketing and provision of healthcare
content to physicians and wishes to license the Content, and make use of Content
Services to make the Content available through "WebMD", Endeavor's World Wide
Web site, as more fully described in Appendix C ("Endeavor Service"), and known
in this Agreement as the "Service".
WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that the Internet is neither owned nor
controlled by any one entity; therefore, THIG can make no guarantee that any
given End-User shall be able to access the Content Service at any given time.
THIG represents that it shall make every good faith effort to ensure that its
Content Service is available as widely as possible and with as little service
interruption as possible.
DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Agreement, the following definition of terms shall be used:
Advertising. Payments by a third party for placement of an advertisement in
conjunction with Content.
Subscription. Payment by a third party or End-User for End-User access to
Content.
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Sponsorship. Payment by a third party for subscriptions for End-User access to
Content involving placement of a company trademark or notification of a company
identity in conjunction with Content.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, mutual covenants, and promises
set forth herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE I - DUTIES OF LICENSOR
1.1 GRANT. THIG hereby grants to Endeavor for the term of this Agreement the
nontransferable and nonexclusive right and license to make available the English
language editions of the Content to authorized registered "End-Users" of the
Service. "End-Users" shall be defined as physicians who are subscribers to and
continue to have access to the Service via Endeavor's World Wide Web site,
WebMD.
1.2 PROVISION OF SERVICES. THIG agrees to provide Content Services as
described in Appendix B and undertake a Fast Start Program as described in
Appendix D.
1.3 NONEXCLUSIVITY. This Agreement does not impose any obligation of
exclusivity upon either party.
1.4 MARKETS. End-Users of Content are limited to physicians. Endeavor agrees
that on an introductory Service screen which End-Users must view prior to
entering the actual Service, End-Users shall be required to agree that, as
further defined in Section 2.6 below, use of the Content in the Service is
limited to individual use and may not be recommercialized in any way for any
purpose.
1.5 ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP. While advertising and sponsorship may from
time to time occur in conjunction with the Content, advertising and sponsorship
shall not be the primary source of Endeavor's sales revenue. Endeavor may sell
sponsorship of an entire electronic publication as listed in Appendix A after
first consulting with THIG.
1.6 DISTRIBUTION TERRITORY. Use of Content is limited to physicians in the
United States.
1.7 ACCESS TO CONTENT. THIG grants authorized end users of the Service (see
Section 2.1 below) access to the Content through use of an industry standard Web
browser.
1.8 SUPPORT FOR CONTENT AND CONTENT SERVICES. All support questions from
Endeavor management and technical staff regarding Content and Content Services
shall be directed to a support liaison designated by THIG from time to time.
This includes prompt reporting of unscheduled disruptions to Content Services.
THIG may designate a new Support Liaison at any time and shall promptly notify
Endeavor of any such decision in writing. THIG shall provide to Endeavor up to
twenty (20) hours of support, during the sixty (60) business days following
delivery of new or updated Content. Additional support shall be made available
at
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Endeavor's reasonable request as to time, place and manner. Additional support
shall be charged by THIG to Endeavor on a time and materials basis according to
THIG's then-current rates. Notwithstanding the foregoing, THIG shall guarantee
its service rates for the first year of this Agreement at $*** per hour of
requested technical service.
1.9 UPDATES TO CONTENT. For purposes of this Agreement, any change, update,
enhancement, revision, correction or replacement of Content and/or of
Documentation released by THIG is an "Update." To provide Endeavor with fair
and equitable treatment, Updates shall be available to users of the Service
simultaneously with their release to any other commercial electronic vendor of
the Content serving the professional market. Specifications may change over
time as improvements occur in the normal course of business that require THIG to
change the layout and/or format of the Content delivered to Endeavor. In such
instances, THIG shall provide Endeavor with written notice not less than forty
five (45) days prior to the delivery of an Update to the affected Content to
Endeavor.
1.10 ACTIVITY REPORTING. THIG shall maintain and provide Endeavor with
quarterly usage statistics of Endeavor End-Users on its hosted site.
1.11 NOTICE OF CONTENT CESSATION. THIG shall have the right to cease normal
production or updating of any of the Content, provided that such cessation by
THIG is not with respect to Endeavor alone but is part of a program by THIG to
cease production or updating of such Content on or through other electronically
accessed networks, including but not limited to the same or similar On-line
Distributors on which the Service is available. THIG shall give Endeavor six
(6) months' written notice prior to THIG's requesting Endeavor to cease use of
any Content set, as described above. Upon receipt of such notice and subsequent
removal of the subject THIG Content from the Service, Endeavor shall have the
right in its discretion: (a) to obtain from THIG promptly substitute Content
acceptable to Endeavor and THIG as a replacement; or (b) to reduce the Payments.
In the event that THIG resumes production and/or updating of Content that THIG
previously ceased producing or updating, Endeavor shall have the right but not
the obligation to again use such formerly discontinued or non-updated Content in
the Service. If Endeavor does so, it shall be under the same terms and
conditions as such Content was formerly used hereunder.
ARTICLE II - DUTIES OF LICENSE
2.1 AVAILABILITY OF THE CONTENT TO END-USERS. Endeavor shall provide a
security mechanism to identify the End-User and authorize the use of the service
by an End-User. The security mechanism shall also deny entry to unauthorized
users.
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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2.2 CONTENT INTEGRITY. Endeavor shall not edit or otherwise effect an
editorial change in the Content without THIG's consent, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld. It is agreed that GUIs created by Endeavor shall not
violate the rights of THIG hereunder. The foregoing shall in no way prohibit
Endeavor from interlinking and cross-referencing the Content with material from
other Content providers.
2.3 PROPRIETARY INTEREST. Endeavor acknowledges that THIG has proprietary
rights in and to the Content. Endeavor shall not, by virtue of this Agreement
or by virtue of its access to the Content, obtain any proprietary rights in or
to the Content except the right specifically granted to Endeavor herein.
Endeavor shall not use or transmit the Content except as specifically authorized
by this agreement.
2.4 AUDIT AND REVIEW. As long as this Agreement is in effect, and for a one-
year period thereafter, Endeavor shall maintain and supply to THIG every
calendar quarter records that are used to calculate payments to THIG. This
includes records on use and distribution of the Content, and logs maintained by
web servers that record end user activity. THIG understands and agrees that all
of Endeavor's financial records and statements are confidential and subject to
the Confidentiality Agreement between the parties effective upon signing of this
Agreement.
(a) Upon a minimum of twenty (20) business days' notice to Endeavor, and
during business hours, THIG may itself or through an agent at its expense,
audit relevant books and records of Endeavor for the sole purpose of
determining that Endeavor is in compliance with all of the terms of this
Agreement and that the proper payment, as described in Section 3 below, has
been paid to THIG. Such an audit may not be made more frequently than once
every twelve (12) months and once within the twelve (12) month period
following conclusion or termination of this Agreement.
(b) In the event THIG determines that payments are due from Endeavor, it
shall so notify Endeavor and provide Endeavor with a calculation and
supporting explanation. Endeavor shall thereupon have fifteen (15)
business days within which to pay the claim. In the event Endeavor does
not pay the claim, the parties shall resolve their dispute by arbitration
in the City of New York in accordance with the Rules of the American
Arbitration Association. Endeavor shall promptly pay any payment thus
determined to be due and unpaid.
2.5 COPYRIGHT NOTICE. When making the Content available to End-Users as
permitted by this Agreement, Endeavor shall cause a notice comprised of the
following elements to be conspicuously displayed during every End-User session
as appropriate to protect THIG's intellectual property rights: (a) the word
"Copyright" or the symbol (C) (the letter c in a circle), (b) the year of first
publication of such document as specified by THIG, (c) the name of the copyright
holder or, if space constraints require, an abbreviation by which the name can
be recognized or a generally known alternative designation, and (d) the words
"All Rights Reserved" (or, if space constraints require, an abbreviation by
which such phrase can be recognized that is reasonably acceptable to THIG).
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2.6 END-USER AGREEMENT. When making the Content available to End-Users as
permitted by this Agreement, Endeavor shall cause to have included in the terms
and conditions of the applicable End-User agreement: (a) a provision
prohibiting use of materials retrieved through the Service in any fashion that
may infringe upon any copyright or proprietary interest therein; (b) a provision
prohibiting storage of materials retrieved through the Service in a searchable,
machine-readable database; (c) a provision limiting the liability of THIG in a
manner similar to that contained in its electronic products, especially as it
applies to the use of healthcare information by professionals; (d) a provision
prohibiting use of all the Content from any commercial use, resale, or mailing
list database development, utilization or application. Endeavor shall grant
neither to On-Line Distributors, nor to any End-User of the Content or any third
party, any additional rights to reproduce the Content retrieved through the
Service (by photocopying, electronic transmission or otherwise) without THIG's
prior written consent. The Endeavor End-User Agreement shall in all manner be
consistent with, and cover the items contained in MedEc Interactives' User
Registration Agreement (see Appendix E) and its updates in the ordinary course
of business.
Furthermore, Endeavor shall place a notice relating to all the provisions
described above on one of the first introductory screens that End-Users must
view upon entering or using the Service in all available media. Such notice
shall require End-User acknowledgment and acceptance to become an authorized,
registered End-User.
ARTICLE III - PRICING AND PAYMENT TERMS
3.1 PRICING.
(a) In consideration of THIG's grant to Endeavor of the right and license
to access the Content and for provision of Content Services in
accordance with Article I above, throughout the term of this Agreement
Endeavor shall pay THIG an annual minimum fee of:
$ *** for year one
$ *** for year two
$ *** for year three
(b) Plus, $ *** per month per End-User for all End-Users in excess of ***
(***) End-Users.
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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(c) Plus, ***% (*** percent) of all Net Revenue from advertising and
sponsorship occurring in conjunction with the Content. "Net Revenue"
shall be defined as gross receipts less any End-User credits or
commissions paid by Endeavor to third parties.
(d) Payments shall be adjusted annually and become effective upon the
Execution Date of this Agreement to reflect any escalation or decline
in costs as indicated by the change in the US Bureau of Labor
Statistics Consumer Price Index, as published by the US Department of
Labor for the most recent calendar year. THIG shall provide written
notice of any such escalation or decline 30 days prior to each
Agreement anniversary date.
3.2 PAYMENT TERMS.
(a) A first payment of $ *** due on signing of this Agreement.
(b) Pro-rata minimum payments shall be made in equal quarterly
installments of the guaranteed minimum annual totals as indicated
below:
DUE DATE AMOUNT DUE
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Nov. 5, 1998 $ ***
Feb. 5, 1999 $ ***
May 5, 1999 $ ***
Aug. 5, 1999 $ ***
Nov. 5, 1999 $ ***
Feb. 5, 2000 $ ***
May 5, 2000 $ ***
Aug 5, 2000 $ ***
Nov 5, 2000 $ ***
Feb 5, 2001 $ ***
May 5, 2001 $ ***
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(c) Incremental payments for subscribers in excess of *** (at the rate of
$ *** per such subscriber) shall be paid on the dates noted in section
3.2.b., with a final payment during the term of this Agreement
occurring on August 5, 2001.
(d) Payments for advertising and sponsorship shall be paid on the dates
noted in section 3.2.b., with a final payment during the term of this
Agreement occurring on August 5, 2001.
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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3.3 NEW CONTENT. Five months (150 days) prior to the end of the first year and
each successive anniversary of the Agreement, both parties agree to meet to
determine and identify additional Content, pricing of additional Content,
and delivery of that Content to Endeavor. Both parties shall use their
best efforts to finalize an addendum for additional content to this
Agreement for the upcoming year three months (90 days) prior to the
initiation of the Agreement to allow for technical development and planning
to occur.
ARTICLE IV - TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1 TERM. This Agreement shall be effective for an initial term beginning upon
the Effective Date and ending July 31, 2001, unless sooner terminated pursuant
to this Article IV.
4.2 FAILURE TO PERFORM. If either party to this Agreement shall fail to
perform or observe any material term, covenant, agreement or warranty, or if any
material representation contained herein is untrue, the other party may
immediately terminate this Agreement if such failure is not corrected (if
reasonably correctable) within thirty (30) days of delivery of written notice
thereof to the other party.
4.3 BANKRUPTCY AND BUSINESS TERMINATION. If either party shall cease doing
business, become insolvent, or if a petition in bankruptcy shall be filed with
respect to a party, or upon an attempted assignment not permitted under Section
6.7 below, the other party shall have the right to immediately terminate this
Agreement upon written notice to the other party. The right and license granted
by THIG to Endeavor herein with respect to the Content is deemed a software
license for purposes of Section 605(n) of the Federal Bankruptcy Act, and
Endeavor shall have the full rights of a protected licensee thereunder.
4.4 SERVICE CESSATION. Endeavor shall have the right in its sole discretion to
cease production of the Service upon ninety (90) days prior written notice to
THIG. Upon such cessation of the Service, this Agreement shall terminate, and
neither party shall have obligation to the other under this Agreement except
Endeavor shall remit all Payments that accrued prior to such cessation.
4.5 CONDUCT UPON TERMINATION. Upon termination of this Agreement for any
reason, Endeavor shall cease solicitation for and use of the Content.
ARTICLE V - LIABILITY LIMITATION AND INDEMNIFICATION
5.1 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE MARKETING AND SALE OF THE Content
OR THE Service.
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NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO ANY THIRD PARTY RESULTING FROM ITS
PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR FOR ANY FAILURE TO PERFORM HEREUNDER.
NEITHER PARTY HERETO, NOR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS AND
EMPLOYEES, SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS) INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH
SERVICES PERFORMED OR PRODUCTS PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. NEITHER PARTY
SHALL BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED OR ALLEGEDLY CAUSED BY ANY FAILURE OF
PERFORMANCE, ERROR, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION, DELETION, DEFECT, DELAY IN OPERATION
OR TRANSMISSION, OR COMMUNICATIONS LINE FAILURE INVOLVING THE Service, AND
NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY ACT OR INACTION OF END-USERS REGARDING THE
Content, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MISUSE, ABUSE, INFRINGEMENT, THEFT OR
DESTRUCTION OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, ALTERATION OF, OR USE OF THE Content,
WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT (INCLUDING BREACH OF WARRANTY, LOST PROFITS OR
OTHER ECONOMIC LOSS), TORTIOUS BEHAVIOR (INCLUDING STRICT LIABILITY) NEGLIGENCE
OR UNDER ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION.
5.2 FORCE MAJEURE. Neither party shall be liable in damages for any delay or
default in performing its obligations hereunder if such delay or default is
caused by matters beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing party,
such as but not limited to power failures, wars or insurrections, acts of
government, strikes, fires, floods, earthquakes, work stoppages, embargoes
and/or inability to obtain material; provided, however, that the party
experiencing such occurrence shall notify the other party at the earliest
possible date and take reasonable steps to mitigate and/or cure the cause of
such delay.
5.3 INDEMNIFICATION.
(a) HIG shall indemnify and hold harmless Endeavor, its affiliates, and
its and their directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and
assigns against any and all judgments, settlements, penalties, costs and
expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) paid or incurred in
connection with claims by any party which are attributable to: THIG's
negligence or misconduct in collecting, collating and compiling the Content
from THIG's original data sources (including but not limited to drug
manufacturers); a material breach of any warranty or representation made or
obligation undertaken by THIG under this Agreement or infringement or
misappropriation by the Content of any copyright or other proprietary right
of any third party.
(b) Endeavor shall indemnify and hold harmless THIG, its affiliates and
its and their directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and
assigns against any and all judgments, settlements, penalties, costs and
expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) paid or incurred in
connection with claims by any party which arise from Endeavor's
distribution of the Content under this Agreement and are attributable to a
failure of the hardware or software of Endeavor's computer system (other
than the
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Content) or to a material breach of any warranty or representation made or
obligation undertaken by Endeavor under this Agreement.
(c) If any claim or action is instituted or threatened by a third party
against a party to this Agreement for which it believes it is entitled to
be indemnified pursuant to this Agreement, it shall promptly give notice
thereof to the other party, and cooperate fully with the indemnifying
party. The indemnifying party shall solely control the defense and
settlement of such claims. The indemnified party shall be permitted to
participate in such defense and represent itself at its own expense and to
use counsel of its own choosing.
5.4 LAWFUL PURPOSE. Endeavor and the authorized users of the Content Service
may only use the Content Service for lawful purpose. Transmission of any
material in violation of any Federal, State or Local regulation is prohibited.
This includes, but is not limited to copyrighted material, material legally
judged to be threatening or obscene, pornographic, profane, or material
protected by trade secrets. This also includes links or any connection to such
materials.
5.5 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. THIG makes no warranties or
representations of any kind, whether expressed or implied for the Content
Service it is providing. THIG also disclaims any warranty of merchant-ability
or fitness for particular purpose and shall not be responsible for any damages
that may be suffered by Endeavor and the End-Users of the Content Service,
including loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries or service
interruptions by any cause or errors or omissions. Connection speed represents
the speed of a connection and does not represent guarantees of available end to
end bandwidth. THIG expressly limits its damages to the Endeavor and End-Users
of the Content Service for any non-accessibility time or other down time to a
pro-rata credit of THIG's charges during system unavailability. THIG
specifically denies any responsibilities for any damages arising as a consequent
of such unavailability.
Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall THIG, its offices, agents or
any one else involved in creating, producing, or operating the Content Service
be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages
that result from the use of or inability to use the Content Service; or that
results from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, errors,
defects, delays in operation, or transmission or any failure of performance,
whether or not limited to acts of God, communication failure, theft,
destruction, or unauthorized access to THIG's records, programs, or services.
Endeavor hereby acknowledges that this paragraph shall apply to all content on
the Content Service.
THIG represents and warrants that it is authorized to grant the license herein
to Endeavor, and covenants that Endeavor's exercise of the license herein shall
infringe no copyright or other right of any person or entity. If any portion of
the Content furnished to Endeavor under this Agreement becomes (or, in the good
faith judgment of THIG, is likely to become) the subject of a claim for
infringement or misappropriation, THIG may, upon notice to Endeavor, request
that Endeavor remove such portion of the Content from the Service, and Endeavor
shall
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comply with such request promptly; provided however, that THIG shall not have
the right to request such removal unless such materials are required to be
removed from the services of all other similarly situated on-line vendors (if
any) to whom they are made available by THIG; and provided that in the event of
such removal, Endeavor shall have the same rights described in Section 1.10
above. THIG represents and warrants that it is not aware of any pending,
threatened or possible claim or action by any third party with respect to a
possible violation of that third party's rights.
The parties agree that Endeavor makes no warranty or representation regarding,
nor is Endeavor responsible for, the Content, which Endeavor is obtaining from
THIG under this Agreement, and as to which Endeavor has a duty not to edit or
change (Section 2.2 above).
ARTICLE VI - MISCELLANEOUS
6.1 ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT. Together with all written amendments,
exhibits and appendices, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
THIG and Endeavor with respect to the subject matter addressed herein. This
Agreement can only be modified or supplemented by writing signed by duly
authorized representatives of both parties. This Agreement shall be binding
upon the parties, their successors, legal representatives and permitted assigns.
Endeavor and THIG intend this Agreement to be a valid legal instrument and no
provision of this Agreement which shall be deemed unenforceable shall in any way
invalidate any other provision of this Agreement, all of which shall remain in
full force and effect.
During the term of this Agreement, the parties may under mutual consent reach a
new agreement on license of Content and provision of Content Services to
Endeavor. At such time, this Agreement will be amended to reflect any new
understanding between the parties.
6.2 USE OF TRADE NAMES, TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS. Neither party shall use
any trade name, trademark, or service mark of the other party in advertisements,
promotions, publicity releases or the like, except as expressly authorized in
writing by the other party and in conformance with the quality control
guidelines of the owner of such name or mark which have been communicated to the
other party. Endeavor acknowledges THIG's ownership of and title to the
copyrights, trademarks, and service marks of the Content. THIG shall be
attributed as the source of the Content in sales literature, in End-User
documentation (if any), and THIG shall not unreasonably withhold the
authorization to use its trade names, trademarks, and service marks by Endeavor
in connection with Endeavor's distribution of the Service. Endeavor shall be
attributed as the source of the Service in all material produced by or for THIG
where reference is made to the use of the Content as part of the Service
hereunder. Endeavor shall not unreasonably withhold authorization for use of
Endeavor's trade names, trademarks, and service marks by THIG in connection with
THIG's providing Content to Endeavor and the Service. All trade names,
trademarks, and service marks, and attendant goodwill, now owned by each party
shall remain its sole property and all rights accruing from their use shall
inure solely to the benefit of such party.
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6.3 CONFIDENTIALITY. Each party shall preserve the confidential information of
or pertaining to the other party and shall not, without first obtaining the
other's written consent, disclose to any person or organization, or use for its
own benefit, any confidential information of or pertaining to the other party
during and after the term of this Agreement, unless such confidential
information is required to be disclosed by a court of competent jurisdiction or
by any governmental or self-regulatory organization or authority.
6.4 NOTICES. All notices, requests, demands and other communications or
payments under this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be deemed to have
been duly delivered if delivered by hand or sent by traceable carrier or prepaid
registered or certified mail addressed as follows (or to such other address as
may be designated by a party, in writing, pursuant hereto):
Endeavor:
Endeavor Technologies, Inc.
400 The Lenox Building
3399 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Attn: Executive Vice President
THIG:
Thomson Healthcare Information Company, Inc.
Five Paragon Drive
Montvale, New Jersey 06754
Attn: Senior Vice President, Corporate Business Development
6.5 OFFER TO SELL. If at any time during the Term of this Agreement Endeavor
desires to cease production of the Service and/or sell the Service, Endeavor
shall notify THIG and permit THIG to make an offer to purchase the Service.
Endeavor shall have no obligations to sell the Service to THIG.
6.6 GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement is made and entered into in the State of New
York and shall be construed according to internal laws, and not the laws
pertaining to choice or conflict of laws, of that State. The parties hereto,
their successors and assigns, consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of the
State of New York with respect to legal proceedings that may result from a
dispute as to the interpretation or breach of any of the terms and conditions of
this Agreement.
6.7 RELATIONSHIP AND ASSIGNMENT. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to
create an agency, joint venture, or partnership relationship between THIG and
Endeavor. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, neither party shall
have authority to act on behalf of or bind the other party in any way. Neither
Endeavor nor THIG may assign this Agreement or delegate any rights or
obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party
except to an affiliated entity controlled by or under common control of a party
hereto. In the
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event of a third party acquiring the assets of Endeavor, this Agreement is not
transferable. Any attempted assignment by either party without such consent
shall be of no effect.
6.8 DUE AUTHORIZATION. Each of Endeavor and THIG represents and warrants that
it is authorized to enter into this Agreement and that there are no outstanding
commitments, agreements, or understandings, express or implied, which may or can
in any way defeat or modify the rights conveyed or obligations undertaken by it
under this Agreement.
6.9 HEADINGS. The heading of each Article, Section, and Appendix of this
Agreement is for the purpose of convenience only and shall not affect the
interpretation of any provision hereof.
6.10 SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS. Articles III, IV, V and VI shall survive the
termination or expiration of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be
executed by its duly authorized officer as of the day and year first above
written.
Thomson Healthcare Information Company, Inc. Endeavor Technologies, Inc.
By: /s/ Raymond Zoeller By: /s/ Bruce A. Springer
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Printed Name: Raymond Zoeller Printed Name: Bruce A. Springer
Title: Senior Vice President Title: Executive Vice President
Date: July 15, 1998 Date: 7/16/98
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APPENDIX A
THIG Content
Content to be made available to Endeavor each year for use within the Physician
Service consists of:
1. The following electronic publications available on the Medec Interactive
Website, MedecInteractive.com:
The Physician's Desk Reference (PDR)
Medical Economics
Patient Care
Contemporary OB/GYN
Contemporary Pediatrics
Internal Medicine
Drug Topics
RN
Business and Health
Directory of Hospital Personnel
HMO/PPO Directory
Red Book
The PDR Family Guide to Women's Health
The PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs
Stedman's
2. Content freely available on the American Health Consultants website,
AHCpub.com. Content available to the End-User on a "pay per view" basis is
not included in this Agreement.
3. One set of 50 Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses available in HTML
format. THIG shall host this material, perform testing, grading, and issue
of certificates to physicians who successfully complete a course.
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APPENDIX B
CONTENT SERVICE
The THIG Content Service enriches the Content made available to Endeavor. The
THIG Content Services provides access to the Content through multiple indices,
search mechanisms, page linking, and logical and useful navigation. During the
term of this Agreement, the THIG, Content Service shall continue to be enhanced,
improved, and updated.
The THIG Content Services shall be operated and maintained by Medical Economics
with professional diligence and skill and in a manner consistent with high
industry standards. The THIG Content Service currently experiences 98%
reliability. However, server outages not related to THIG hardware,
configuration, or network are excluded from this Agreement. In order to ensure
a high level of reliability, the THIG Content Services shall be redundantly
hosted and include a "hot backup" (a fully operational server running
concurrently to the main server). This redundancy shall occur on or before
October 31, 1998. Because of the time it takes to set up this redundant
environment, THIG shall not be able to offer this as part of the Fast Start
Program (see Appendix D).
In order to improve and maintain the THIG Content Service, THIG designates time
periods ("Scheduled Maintenance Windows") during which it may limit or suspend
the availability of the hardware and/or software involved in providing its
Services and Products (an "Outage") to perform necessary maintenance or
upgrades. Scheduled Maintenance Windows currently are each Tuesday and Friday
between the hours of 4:00 am and 12 noon and the third Saturday of each month
between the hours of 4:00 am and 12 noon, Eastern Standard Time and Pacific
Standard Time. By or before the conclusion of the Fast Start Program, the
Scheduled Maintenance Window for major systems component updates shall only
occur between the hours of 1:00 am and 7:00 am, and normal content updates shall
occur only between the hours of 1:00 am and 10:00 am. THIG shall make every
reasonable effort to ensure that End-User access is maximized and disruption
minimized during the content update and systems maintenance/upgrade processes.
If planned maintenance has the possibility of making the server or servers
utilized by Endeavor inaccessible to the Internet during a Scheduled Maintenance
Window, THIG shall provide not less than twenty-four (24) hours prior electronic
mail or other notice to Endeavor of the Scheduled Maintenance Window during
which the Outage is planned. In addition, THIG reserves the right to perform
any required maintenance work outside of the Scheduled Maintenance Window with
prior notice to Endeavor.
It is the duty of Endeavor to report unscheduled service outages of the Content
Service to the Support Liaison. For the purpose of this Agreement, a service
outage means that THIG's standard hardware, software, or operating system is
functioning in a manner that prevents http message receipt by Endeavor's
Internet server. In the event of an extended Unavailability, remedies shall be
limited to the pro-rata credit specified in Section 5.5, Representation and
Warranties.
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APPENDIX C
ENDEAVOR PHYSICIAN SERVICE
WebMD offers physicians a one stop, "desktop solution" to consolidate key
information and communications services necessary for optimum practice
management and patient care. WebMD is an online medical community and Internet
gateway providing access to vital information and communication services. WebMD
consolidates into a customizable Internet portal fragmented services such as:
proprietary healthcare content and publications, real time processing of
eligibility and referral authorization, answering service, customized physician
web sites, chat and bulletin board sessions, and an online universal inbox for
single source messaging.
WebMD shall offer the following services and content for use by physicians:
. Virtual receptionists, call center, centralized messaging and voice
conferencing services
. Telemedicine data; cardiac telemetry
. Specialized physician references
. Continuing medical education
. Patient education
. Electronic Data Interchange services
. Forums and affinity chat
. Custom built physician web sites and pages
These services and content are bundled into product offerings for sale to
physicians only on a subscription basis.
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APPENDIX D
FAST START PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Endeavor has stated that a beta trial of WebMD shall begin on 15 July
1998, and deployment is planned on the following schedule:
. *** thin clients shall be deployed from 15 July to 15 August 1998,
. *** additional thin clients shall be deployed from 15 August to 15
. *** additional thin clients shall be deployed from 15 September to
15 October 1998.
And, THIG is willing to highly compress the time needed to provide this Content
and the associated Content Services and use its best efforts under a "Fast Start
Program". Content shall be delivered to Endeavor and the End-Users of the
Service approximately three (3) weeks from the date of signing of this
Agreement. The Fast Start Program shall provide a custom view of the web pages
housed with the Content Service to authenticated Service End-Users. The Fast
Start Program differs from delivery of Content and Content Services after
October 31st, 1998 in the following ways:
. During the Fast Start Program all content described in Appendix A,
Section One, shall be made available to authenticated Service End-
Users.
. During the Fast Start Program End User access to the Content
Service shall be granted to those End-Users who provide a valid
user name and password. Endeavor shall provide a mechanism for
supplying THIG with this user name and password. It is expected
that End-Users shall be referred to the Content Service only from
the WebMD website. A unique, user name and password shall be
authenticated by Endeavor and the End-User session shall be sent to
the Content Service. Based on the referring URL, the Content
Service shall allow the End-User access.
. During its existence, the Content Service platform has achieved
greater than 98% reliability, but lacks the redundancy to
confidentiality state that this level of reliability can be
maintained. THIG shall use its best effort to maintain 98%
reliability during the Fast Start Program and on or before October
31, 1998 THIG shall provide the level of reliability and quality of
service described in Appendix B.
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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. While Endeavor and THIG have tested the delivery of web pages
between their facilities, it is reasonable to assume that there are
undiscovered technical and management challenges, and that, despite
mutual best efforts, Content may not be available to End-Users of
the Service as expected during the course of the Fast Start Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, mutual covenants and promises
set forth above and therein,
ENDEAVOR AND THIG agree the Fast Start Program shall initiate upon signing of
this Agreement and terminate on or before October 31, 1998. Content shall be
delivered to Endeavor and the End-Users of the Service approximately three weeks
following the execution of this Agreement.
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APPENDIX E
USER REGISTRATION
Please read the license agreement, then click the "Accept" button at the end of
the agreement to continue the registration process. Click the "Cancel" button to
terminate the registration process.
LICENSE AGREEMENT
By completing your registration to become a user of MedEc Interactive, you (the
"User") agree with Medical Economics Company, Inc. ("MECI") to be bound by the
term and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Read this Agreement carefully.
You will be bound by its terms whenever you use MedEc Interactive.
1. LICENSE
MECI grants, and the User hereby accepts, a nonexclusive, nontransferable,
revocable license to use the software, data, and documentation contained in
MedEc Interactive on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
2. TERMINATION
The User may terminate this license at any time by notifying MECI in writing.
MECI may at its sole discretion terminate this license any time, with or without
prior notification, in the event the User fails to comply with the terms and
conditions of this agreement, by deactivating the User's username and password
or suspending operation of the system.
3. COPYRIGHT AND RESTRICTIONS
All data on file in MedEc Interactive, and all documentation and software
therein, is the property of Medical Economics Company, Inc. or its Licensors,
and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Information
received through MedEc Interactive is to be used solely for individual purposes.
None of the content of MedEc Interactive may be reproduced, transcribed, stored
in a retrieval system, translated into any language or computer language,
retransmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopied,
recorded, or otherwise), resold, or redistribute without the prior written
consent of MECI, except that the User may reproduce limited excerpts of the data
for personal use only, provided that each such copy contains a copyright notice
as follows.
For information obtained from MECI sources or database:
"Copyright (C) 1998 by Medical Economics Company Inc. at Montvale, NJ 07645.
All rights reserved."
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For information obtained from Licensors the User is solely responsible for
compliance with any copyright restrictions and is referred to the publication
data appearing in bibliographic citations, as well as to the copyright notices
appearing in the original publications.
4. PROTECTION AND SECURITY
The User shall like all reasonable steps to ensure that no unauthorized person
shall have access to MedEc Interactive. The User shall not divulge, sublicense,
assign, or transfer to any third party the username and password established
during registration. The User understands that provision of the username and
password will be required prior to each use of MedEc Interactive.
5. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
User recognizes that MedEc Interactive is to be used only as a reference aid. It
is not intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment by
the User.
Information on MedEc Interactive is generated not only through internal
resources of MECI, but also through external consultants and third party
sources. Inherent hazards of electronic distribution may result in delays,
omissions or inaccuracies in such information and MedEc Interactive.
Medicine is an ever-changing science. In view of the possibility of human error
or changes in medical science, Users are advised to confirm the information in
MedEc Interactive through independent sources.
ALL DATA, SOFTWARE, AND DOCUMENTATION IN MEDEC INTERACTIVE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS"
WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. MECI AND ITS
AFFILIATES, AGENTS AND LICENSORS CANNOT AND DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY,
COMPLETENESS, CURRENTNESS, NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO MEDEC INTERACTIVE OR THE USE THEREOF.
NEITHER MECI NOR ITS LICENSORS SHALL BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, OR
ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF MEDEC INTERACTIVE OR THE
LACK THEREOF UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS OR OTHER
DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE INABILITY TO USE MEDEC INTERACTIVE, WHETHER OR NOT MECI OR
ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH CLAIM, DEMAND, OR
ACTION. NEITHER MECI NOR ITS LICENSORS MAKES ANY WARRANTY THAT MEDEC
INTERACTIVE IS COMPATIBLE OR OPERABLE WITH THE USER'S COMPUTER EQUIPMENT OR
SOFTWARE, THAT MEDEC INTERACTIVE WILL PERFORM WITHOUT INTERRUPTION OR FREE OF
ERRORS, OR THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN SATISFIES GOVERNMENT
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REGULATIONS REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRODUCTS.
No salesperson or other representative of any party involved in the distribution
of MedEc Interactive is authorized to make any warranties with respect to the
service beyond those contained in this Agreement. Oral statements do not
constitute warranties, shall not be relied upon by the User, and are not a part
of this Agreement.
6. FEES AND PAYMENTS.
If accessing MedEc Interactive through a standard subscription, User agrees to
pay all fees, and all charges incurred for MedEc Interactive in connection with
User's username and password at the rates in effect when incurred. Fees and
charges will be billed to the credit card the User designates during the
registration process. If User wishes to change the credit card to which MECI
bills for MedEc Interactive, User may call MECI at the number listed for
Customer Service at the MedEc Interactive web site.
If accessing MedEc Interactive through a physician subscription, User agrees to
pay all fees, and all charges incurred for additional cost services available
through MedEc Interactive including, but not limited to, fees and charges for
Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, document delivery, and items ordered
through the PDR Bookstore.
MECI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS BILLED TO USER'S CREDIT CARD BY A THIRD
PARTY
7. DATABASES MAINTAINED BY MECI
While great care has been taken in organizing and presenting the material in
MedEc Interactive, MECI does not warrant or guarantee any of the products
described, prices supplied, or medical device information contained, and does
not perform any independent analysis in connection with any of the product
descriptions. MECI does not assume, and expressly disclaims, any obligation to
obtain and include any information other than that provided to it by its third
party sources. It should be understood that by making this material available
MECI is not advocating the use of any product described in MedEc Interactive,
nor is MECI responsible for misuse of a product due to typographical error.
Additional information on any product may be obtained from the manufacturer.
8. DATABASES NOT MAINTAINED BY MECI
MEDLINE is a bibliographic database maintained by the National Library of
Medicine (NLM). NLM databases are produced by a U.S. government agency, and as
such the contents are not covered by copyright domestically. They may be
copyrighted outside the U.S. Some NLM-produced data are from copyrighted
publications of the respective copyright claimants. Users of the NLM databases
are solely responsible for compliance with any copyright restrictions and are
referred to the publication data appearing in bibliographic citations, as well
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as to the copyright notices appearing in the original publications, all of which
are incorporated herein by reference. Users should consult legal counsel before
using NLM-produced records to be certain that their plans are in compliance with
appropriate laws.
Organizations or institutions may download NLM-produced citations and reuse
these records within their organization or institution. NLM suggests that
organizations limit the number of records to 1,000 per month. Since NLM makes
corrections and enhancements to, and performs maintenance on these records at
least annually, you should plan to replace or correct the records once a year to
ensure that they are still correct and searchable as a group.
All NLM-produced records must be identified as being derived from NLM databases.
9. MEDEC INTERACTIVE FORUMS
MedEc Interactive Forums is provided solely for education and informational
purposes, and is not meant to provide professional medical advice, counseling,
or services.
MedEc Interactive does not verify the credentials of individuals representing
themselves as medical professionals, nor do the views expressed by our MedEc
Interactive members necessarily reflect the views of Medical Economics Company.
If you need medical services always contact a licensed professional in your
area. Always follow the advice of your physician or other health care
professional in regard to treatment information and considerations.
You are entirely liable for all activities conducted through any names
registered to your e-mail address ("Account"). The. following Rules apply while
using MedEc Interactive Forums.
A. You may post messages to MedEc Interactive Forums containing only content
("Content") that does not contain scandalous, libelous or unlawful matter,
is not subject to any patent, trademark, copyright or other proprietary or
privacy rights of a third party ("Rights"), or Content in which any holder
of Rights has given you express authorization for distribution on MedEc
Interactive Forum. By submitting Content to any part of MedEc Interactive
Forum, you automatically grant or warrant that the owner of such Content
has expressly granted MedEc Interactive a royalty-free, perpetual,
irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce,
modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from,
distribute, perform, transmit and display such Content (in whole or part)
and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form, media, or technology
now known or later developed for the full term of any Rights that may exist
in such Content. MECI will remove personal information that in any way
identifies the user to any third party without the registered user's
consent.
B. You and any persons who have access to your Account, must evaluate and bear
the risk associated with the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any
Content.
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C. In cases where you have allowed any other individual to use your Account,
or have negligently made your password publicly available, you recognize
that you are fully responsible for: (i) the online conduct of such user;
(ii) controlling the users access to and use of MedEc Interactive; and
(iii) the consequences of any misuse. You further recognize that you, as
the holder of the Account, are entirely responsible for activities
conducted through such Account.
10. PRIVACY POLICY/DISCLOSURE OF MEMBER INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES
For visitors to both the public and private areas of our Web site, our Web
server automatically recognizes only the consumer's domain name, but not the e-
mail address (where possible).
We collect the e-mail addresses of registered users, those who post messages to
our bulletin board, the e-mail addresses of those who communicate with us via e-
mail, aggregate information on what pages consumers access or visit and
information volunteered by the consumer, such as survey information and/or site
registrations.
The information we collect is used to improve the content of-our Web page, used
to notify consumers about updates to our Web site and used by us to contact
consumers for marketing purposes. We will not use the information in any way
that identifies registered users individually to any third party without the
registered user's consent.
MECI is not currently sharing the postal addresses, phone numbers or e-mail
addresses of users with third parties. In the future, MECI may contract with a
bulk e-mail provider who may have the right to share the e-mail addresses of
MedEc Interactive's registered users with third parties. MECI will not share
users' credit card numbers, DEA numbers, Social Security numbers, or any other
personally identifiable information.
Occasionally, MECI sends e-mail messages to registered users to inform them of
features and services available on MedEc Interactive. MECI acknowledges that
some users may not want to receive such e-mail. Future registration forms will
allow users to "opt-out" of this feature upon registration with MedEc
Interactive. In the meantime, users who do not want to receive e-mail messages
may visit the User Profile page to change their e-mail address to "nomail." E-
mail cannot be delivered to this invalid address.
If you supply us with your postal address on-line you may receive periodic
mailings from us with information on new products and services or upcoming
events. If you do not wish to receive such mailings, please let us know by
sending a request via e-mail to medecinteractive@medec.com.
Persons who supply us with their telephone numbers on-line may receive telephone
contact from us with information regarding orders or inquiries they have made
on-line. If you do not wish to receive such phone calls, please let us know by
sending email to medecinteractive(@medec.com.
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11. GENERAL
If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid under any statute
or rule of law, the same shall be deemed omitted and the remaining provisions
shall continue in full force and effect.
This Agreement shall be deemed to be made in the State of New Jersey and shall
in all respects be interpreted, construed, and governed by and in accordance
with the laws of the State of New Jersey applicable to contracts executed and to
be wholly performed therein.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect
to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, oral or
written, and all other communications relating to the subject matter hereof. No
amendment or modification of any provision of this Agreement will be effective
unless set forth in a document that purports to amend this Agreement and that is
accepted by both parties hereto.
This Agreement is personal to you and you may not assign your rights or
obligations to anyone.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS USER AGREEMENT
This Service (including, but not limited to text, content, photographs, video
and audio) is for your personal, noncommercial use and is protected by a
copyright as a collective work or compilation under U.S. copyright and other
laws. You must abide by all additional copyright notices or restrictions
contained in this Service.
YOU MAY NOT COPY, REPRODUCE, DISTRIBUTE, PUBLISH, DISPLAY, PERFORM, MODIFY,
CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS, TRANSMIT, OR IN ANY WAY EXPLOIT ANY PART OF THIS
SERVICE, EXCEPT THAT CORPORATE GOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL SUBSCRIBERS MAY USE
PORTIONS OF THE SERVICE FOR INTERNAL PRINTED COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMORANDA.
YOU MAY NOT DOWNLOAD AND STORE MATERIAL FROM THIS SERVICE IN ANY PERMANENT FORM,
WHETHER ARCHIVAL FILES, COMPUTER-READABLE FILES AND ANY OTHER MEDIUM.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, YOU MAY NOT DISTRIBUTE ANY
PART OF THIS SERVICE OVER ANY NETWORK, INCLUDING A LOCAL AREA NETWORK, NOR SELL
NOR OFFER IT FOR SALE. IN ADDITION, THESE FILES MAY NOT BE USED TO CONSTRUCT ANY
KIND OF DATABASE.
NEITHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE IN ANY
WAY TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON WHO MAY RECEIVE INFORMATION
IN THIS SERVICE, OR TO ANY PERSON WHATSOEVER, FOR ANY DELAYS, INACCURACIES,
ERRORS OR OMISSIONS
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THEREFROM OR IN THE TRANSMISSION OR DELIVERY OF ALL OR ANY PART THEREOF OR FOR
ANY DAMAGE ARISING THEREFROM OR OCCASIONED THEREBY.
IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES OR THE THOMSON
CORPORATION OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,
PUNATIVE, SPECIAL OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THE AVAILABILITY
OF THE SERVICE REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION.
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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
EXHIBIT 10.29
Virtual Internet Provider (VIP) Agreement
This Virtual Internet Provider Agreement (the "Agreement") is made in the city
of Fairfax, Virginia, this 11th day of September, 1998 (the "Effective Date"),
between UUNET Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, whose address is 3060
Williams Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22031 ("UUNET"), and WebMD, Inc., whose
address is 3399 Peachtree Road, Suite 400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 ("Reseller").
The parties hereto agree and bind themselves as follows:
1. SERVICE. UUNET will sell, and Reseller will purchase, services for the
interconnection of Reseller's end users with the Internet. UUNET agrees that
its Internet access services provided to Reseller will be of a quality usual and
customary in the industry for similarly situated companies, and if UUNET
consistently fails to meet this standard, Reseller's sole remedy shall be to
terminate this Agreement without penalty upon 30 days' written notice if UUNET
has not improved service quality during this notice period. UUNET agrees to
provide Reseller with a toll-free number to report problems relating to network
integrity. This number is to be used only by Reseller and may not be released
to Reseller's customers. UUNET's relationship under this Agreement is solely
with Reseller and not with any of Reseller's end users. Reseller is responsible
for all end-user customer support, billing, and collections.
2. PRICING. The prices set forth in the attached Schedule A apply to PPP dial-
up traffic and VIP radius server interoperability. For all other services,
UUNET's list prices apply unless other prices have been specifically
established. Reseller agrees to pay the Minimum Amount of $/***/ as set forth in
Schedule A if billing is based on actual service charges, as calculated pursuant
to Schedule A, would be less than the Minimum Amount.
3. TERMS and CONDITIONS. Reseller agrees to comply with the Network Services
Terms and Conditions set forth in the attached Schedule B and the Technical
Agreement for Network Interoperability, as set forth in the attached Schedule C.
Reseller further agrees to require its end users to comply with and acknowledges
the terms and conditions in substance identical to those in Sections One, Two,
Three, Four and Five of Schedule B. Reseller shall defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless UUNET against any claims resulting from Reseller's or its customers'
use of UUNET's services.
4. TESTING. The full effectiveness of this Agreement will be contingent upon
the completion of technical testing to the mutual and reasonable satisfaction of
both parties during
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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the period of 15 days beginning on or after August 15, 1998. If either party
shall reasonably declare the testing results to be unsatisfactory at the
conclusion of the 15-day period, the parties shall have another ten days to
correct the problem. If such correction is not completed at the end of such ten
day period to the mutual and reasonable satisfaction of the parties, this
Agreement will terminate with no further liability to either party. If no such
declaration is made, acceptance of technical testing shall be presumed, and the
Agreement shall remain in effect. Commercial service under the Agreement shall
begin on or after September 1, 1998. Monthly minimum amounts as set forth in
Schedule A will begin to accrue from the date of the satisfactory completion of
technical testing. If testing is completed during the course of a month, the
first month's minimum amount will be prorated to reflect the number of days in
the month for which the monthly minimum amounts shall accrue.
5. TERM. The term of this Agreement is one year from the Effective Date, which
term shall be automatically renewed for additional sixty day terms, provided
that neither party has delivered to the other a written notice of intent not to
renew for the forthcoming term. Such notice of intent shall be given not less
than 60 days in advance of the end of the then-current term. In the sixty days
prior to completion of the initial term, the parties shall negotiate, in good
faith, all appropriate revisions to Schedule A as well as a possible extension
of this Agreement's term.
6. TERMINATION.
(a) For Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause without
penalty in the event that the other party breaches any material term of this
Agreement. Prior to such termination, the party intending to terminate shall
first give the other party written notice of its intent to terminate which shall
clearly describe problem(s) constituting cause. The other party will have 30
days from the date of receipt of such notice to correct the problem. If the
problem is not corrected within such period, the party intending to terminate
may terminate this Agreement on such 30th day. Reseller shall cooperate with
UUNET in enforcing the Acceptable Use Policy in Section 2 of Schedule B. If
Reseller shall violate such acceptable use policy, or permit such violation, and
does not immediately act to remedy such violation when it becomes aware of it,
UUNET may after good faith discussions of the violation with Reseller's
management, terminate this Agreement without penalty with ten days' written
notice. If any amounts due and owing by Reseller remain unpaid 60 days after
date of invoice, UUNET may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written
notice without penalty.
(b) For Convenience. Reseller may terminate this Agreement for convenience
90 days after giving UUNET written notice. In the event of such termination,
Reseller will pay UUNET *** % of the amount obtained by subtracting the charges
paid for service prior to termination from the Minimum Amount set forth in
Schedule A, in addition to paying all amounts due and owing as of such
termination.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY; NO PUBLICITY. The prices and terms of this Agreement shall
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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be held confidential by each party, as shall each party's confidential or
proprietary information, the parties' respective performance under this
Agreement, the quality of UUNET network performance, and any data provided by
UUNET to Reseller regarding performance of the UUNET network. Neither party
shall disclose any such information to third parties, except as permitted
pursuant to this Section 7, and each party shall disseminate such information
among its employees only on a need-to-know basis. To the extent a party wishes,
or is required by applicable law or regulation, to disclose the existence or
terms of this Agreement or performance thereunder, such party shall notify the
other party in advance of such disclosure and shall provide the other party, to
the maximum extent practicable, the opportunity to comment upon such proposed
disclosure. Each party shall be entitled to all available legal and equitable
remedies in the event of a breach of this Section 7. In addition, either party,
may terminate this Agreement for cause upon ten days' notice and without penalty
in the event of any breach of this Section.
8. NO USE OF UUNET TRADEMARKS. Reseller may not use the name, logo or any
other trademarks or service marks of UUNET in any advertising, signage,
marketing materials, brochures or any other materials in any medium without
UUNET's express advance written permission. Any such permitted use shall be only
within guidelines provided by UUNET. Reseller's breach of this Section 8 shall
be a material breach of this Agreement constituting cause for termination
pursuant to Section 6(a) by UUNET.
9. FORECASTS. Reseller recognizes UUNET's reliance upon the reasonable
accuracy of usage forecasts for network expansion and engineering. During the
first week of each calendar month during the term of this Agreement Reseller
shall provide UUNET with its best forecast of users and hours for the next six
months. Reseller shall also provide UUNET with any information as to marketing
programs which will be helpful in determining expected future loads,
particularly any information relevant to expected loads in particular
geographical locations POPs. Reseller's failure to provide such forecasts at
such specified times shall be a material breach of this Agreement constituting
cause for termination pursuant to Section 6(a) by UUNET in its absolute
discretion.
10. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. No agency, partnership, joint venture or
employment is created as a result of this Agreement. Neither party is authorized
to bind the other in any respect whatsoever.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE TO THE CONTRARY
STATED OR IMPLIED HEREIN, NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE OTHER OR BY ANY
ASSIGNEE OR OTHER TRANSFEREE OF THE OTHER, EVEN IF INFORMED IN ADVANCE OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, EXCEPT IN CONNECTION WITH THE INDEMNIFICATION
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3 OF THIS AGREEMENT AND SECTION 2 OF SCHEDULE B.
12. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement shall not be assignable by either party hereto
without the prior written consent of the other party.
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13. BINDING EFFECT. Except as herein otherwise specifically provided, this
Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and
their legal representatives, heirs, administrators, executors, successors and
assigns.
14. FORCE MAJEUR. No party shall be liable by reason of any failure or delay in
the performance of its obligations due to strikes, riots, fires, explosions,
acts of God, war, governmental action or any other cause which is beyond the
reasonable control of such party and which such party addresses with reasonable
diligence and speed.
15. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement and the rights of the parties hereunder shall
be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth
of Virginia, excluding its laws relating to conflicts of laws.
16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT. This Agreement and the attached Schedules
constitute the entire understanding and agreement between the parties and
supersede any and all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications
with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement shall not be modified,
amended or in any way altered except by an instrument in writing signed by the
parties.
17. WAIVER. No failure on the part of either party to exercise, and no delay in
exercising, any right or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof; no
shall any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy hereunder preclude
any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or
remedy granted hereby or by law.
18. NOTICE. Each notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be
given in writing. Such notice shall be sent by first class mail, postage prepaid
and marked for delivery by certified or registered mail, return receipt
requested, addressed to the parties listed below at their respective places of
business, or at such other addresses of which notice has been given to the
addressing party:
If to Reseller: If to UUNET Technologies, Inc.:
WebMD, Inc. UUNET Technologies, Inc.
3399 Peachtree Road, Suite 400 3060 Williams Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30326 Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Attention: General Counsel Attention: General Counsel
Fax: 404-479-7651 Fax: 703-206-5807
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Such notice shall be deemed delivered upon personal delivery; five days after
deposit in the U.S. mail, one day after deposit with such overnight courier, and
upon actual confirmation of receipt of a facsimile.
19. PLURAL/GENDER. Whenever from the context it appears appropriate, each term
stated in either the singular or the plural shall include the singular and the
plural, and pronouns
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stated in the masculine, the feminine or the neuter gender shall include the
masculine, feminine and neuter. The term "person" means any individual,
corporation, partnership, trust or other entity.
20. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement, or the application of
such provision to any person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, the
remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such provision to persons or
circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid, shall not be
affected thereby.
21. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, when taken together,
shall constitute one and the same instrument. It shall not be necessary for all
parties to execute the same counterpart hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement as of the date first
above written.
WebMD, Inc. UUNET Technologies, Inc.
By: /s/ Bruce A. Springer By: /s/ Clint Heiden
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Name: Bruce A. Springer Name: Clint Heiden
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Title: Executive Vice President Title: Vice President Sales
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SCHEDULE A
Dial-Up and VIP Radius Server Interoperability Pricing; Minimum Monthly
Amount
1. Dial-Up Pricing
By the fifth calendar day of each month Reseller shall notify UUNET of the total
subscribers to Reseller's service in the prior month ("Subscribers"). Reseller
will be charged $*** per month for each Subscriber to Reseller's service as
reported by Reseller, verified by the network identifier used by UUNET and (if
necessary) ultimately confirmed by the audits provided for in Section 4 below.
If in any two consecutive calendar months the "Average Usage" derived by ***,
the parties will engage in good faith renegotiation of the pricing terms in this
schedule, and UUNET shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon ten
days' written notice if new pricing terms are not promptly agreed upon by the
parties.
The above rates are for PPP dial-up traffic in the continental United States
only.
ISDN connectivity, toll-free access, international and non-continental US
service will be provided upon Reseller's request and only if UUNET is able to
offer such services, and pricing for such services shall be attached to this
Agreement as an additional schedule.
2. Annual Minimum Amount
Reseller agrees to pay UUNET a Minimum Amount of $*** for service provided in
the twelve months following September 1, 1998. In the event that actual service
charges during the period are less than $***, then Reseller shall pay UUNET in
September 1999 the difference between the Minimum Amount and the actual service
charges.
For purposes of determining whether billing based on actual service charges
exceeds or is less than the Minimum Amount, actual service charges will include
billing for dial-up (including international, ISDN and toll-free usage, if any),
but will not include one-time billing fees, VIP radius server interoperability
or charges related to leased lines.
3. VIP Radius Server Pricing
Reseller will pay a one-time installation charge of $*** due upon execution of
this Agreement and a $*** per month fee for Radius server interoperability
(includes use of one user realm/suffix).
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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4. Audits
UUNET shall have reasonable access to Reseller's data and records during normal
business hours to verify that Reseller's Subscriber reports are accurate and
complete.
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SCHEDULE B
Virtual Internet Provider Terms and Conditions
1. UUNET exercises no control over the content of the information passing
through UUNET's host computers and points of presence ("UUNET's Network").
Except as otherwise provided for in Section One of the Agreement, UUNET makes no
warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for the service it is
providing. UUNET also disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. UUNET will not be responsible for any damage Reseller
suffers. This includes damages resulting from loss of data due to delays,
nondeliveries, misdeliveries, or service interruptions. Use of any information
obtained via UUNET's Network is at the user's own risk. UUNET specifically
denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of information obtained
through its services.
2. All use of the UUNET Network and the service must comply with the then-
current version of the UUNET Acceptable Use Policy ("Policy") available at the
following URL: www.uu.net/usepolicy. UUNET reserves the right to amend the
Policy from time to time, effective upon posting of the revised Policy at the
URL. UUNET reserves the right to suspend the service or terminate this Agreement
effective upon notice for a violation of the Policy. Customer agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless UUNET from any losses, damages, costs or expenses
resulting from any third party claim or allegation ("Claim") arising out of or
relating to use of the service, including any Claim which, if true, would
constitute a violation of the Policy.
3. UUNET offers two B channel ISDN connectivity, but both B channels may not
be able to be used in conjunction with each other on every session.
4. Resale to other individuals and organizations is permitted, but they may
not further resell the services.
5. Payment is due 30 days after date of invoice. Accounts are in default if
payments is not received within 30 days after date of invoice. Accounts unpaid
60 days after date of invoice may have service interrupted. Only a written
request to terminate service relieves Reseller of the obligation to pay the
monthly account charge. Accounts in default are subject to an interest charge
equal to the lesser of 1.5% per month, or the maximum rate permitted by law, on
the outstanding balance.
6. These Terms and Conditions supersede all previous representations,
understandings, or agreements and shall prevail notwithstanding any variance
with terms and conditions of any order submitted. Use of UUNET's Network
constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
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SCHEDULE C
Technical Agreement For Network Interoperability
1. Reseller agrees to secure a minimum TI connection from UUNET and operate
its own Radius server. Such server will perform user validation functions and
will be maintained in a secure environment. Reseller also will maintain this
server with reasonably current versions of the Radius protocols as provided by
UUNET.
2. Reseller agrees to use software and procedural safeguards to insure that
only accurate routing for networks to be used by Reseller's customers is
transmitted from Reseller's Radius server into UUNET's network, and to use best
efforts to immediately remedy any problems leading to transmission of incorrect
routing information.
3. Reseller agrees to assign each end user customer a unique identification
number for billing purposes, and to reasonably cooperate with UUNET in
establishing the structure of this identification number.
4. Reseller and UUNET each agree to cooperate with the other in identifying
and resolving any security infringements which involve Reseller's customers and
UUNET's Network, in accordance with UUNET's policies as in effect from time to
time.
5. Reseller acknowledges and agrees that any billing data supplied by UUNET on
an interim basis (more frequently than monthly) is an estimate and may not be
relied upon for 100% accuracy.
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EXHIBIT 10.30
(Medical Space)
LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT ("Lease") is made and entered into this 16th day
of September, 1996, by and between Landlord and Tenant.
W I T N E S S E T H :
1. CERTAIN DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Lease, the following
terms shall have the meanings hereinafter ascribed thereto:
(a) LANDLORD: PAVILION PARTNERS, L.P.
(b) LANDLORD'S ADDRESS: LANDLORD'S ADDRESS FOR PAYMENTS:
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1100 Lake Hearn Drive 1100 Lake Hearn Drive
Atlanta, GA 30342 Atlanata, GA 30342
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(c) TENANT: QUALITY DIAGNOSTIC CARDIOLOGY SERVICES, INC.
(d) TENANT'S ADDRESS:
1100 LAKE HEARN DRIVE
ATLANTA, GA 30326
(e) BUILDING ADDRESS:
1100 Lake Hearn Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
(f) SUITE NUMBER: 370
(g) RENTABLE FLOOR AREA OF THE DEMISED PREMISES: Approximately 2,093
rentable square feet (representing 1,842 usable square feet which
shall be subject to adjustment in accordance with the Tenant
Improvement Agreement attached hereto as EXHIBIT "D").
(h) RENTABLE FLOOR AREA OF THE BUILDING (1100 AND 1150): 237,715
rentable square feet.
(i) TENANT'S PERCENTAGE SHARE: The proportion that the Rentable Floor
Area of the Demised Premises bears to ninety-five percent (95%)
of the Rentable Floor Area of the Buildings or the average
percentage of the Rentable Floor Area of the Buildings actually
leased in the Project if such average is greater than ninety-five
percent (95%) of the Rentable Floor Area of the Buildings. The
average percentage of the Rentable Area of the Buildings actually
leased shall be determined by adding together the total leased
space on the last day of each month during the calendar year in
question and dividing such sum by twelve (12).
(j) LEASE TERM. Commencing on the Commencement Date and terminating
on March 31, 2001.
(k) BASE RENTAL: $18.36 per square foot of Rentable Floor Area of
Demised Premises per year.
(l) COMMENCEMENT DATE: The earlier of (x) November 1, 1996, (y) the
date upon which Tenant takes possession and occupies the Demised
Premises or (z) the date upon which the Demised Premises are
ready for occupancy and delivered to Tenant, subject to
adjustment pursuant to the Tenant Improvement Agreement attached
hereto as EXHIBIT "D".
(m) RENTAL COMMENCEMENT DATE: The Commencement Date, provided that if
the Demised Premises are not ready for occupancy by the date set
forth in Article 1(l)(x) above, due to delays not caused by
Tenant or its employees, agents or contractors, the Rental
Commencement Date shall be postponed one (1) day for each day of
such delay.
(n) TENANT IMPROVEMENT ALLOWANCE: See Special Stipulation #1, Exhibit
G, page G-1.
(o) RENTAL DEPOSIT: 3,202.29 $
(p) BROKER(S): Williams-Adair Realty Corporation
--------- representing Tenant and
Meadows & Ohly, Inc. representing Landlord
(q) INCREASE MULTIPLIER: The term "Increase Multiplier" shall mean a
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fraction:
THE NUMERATOR: The Consumer Price Index, as herein defined,
published for the month which is three (3) months prior to the
month in which the Increase Multiplier is being calculated.
THE DENOMINATOR: The Consumer Price Index published for the month
which is fifteen (15) months prior to the month in which the
Increase Multiplier is being calculated, provided however, in no
event shall the Increase Multiplier be less than 1.00.
(r) CONSUMER PRICE INDEX: The revised Consumer Price Index, Atlanta,
Georgia, All Items (1982-1984=100), issued by the U.S. Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. If the Consumer Price Index
published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is discontinued,
another index recognized as authoritative shall in good faith be
substituted by Landlord.
2. LEASE OF PREMISES: Landlord, in consideration of the covenants
and agreements to be performed by Tenant, and upon the terms and conditions
hereinafter stated, does hereby rent and lease unto Tenant, and Tenant does
hereby rent and lease from Landlord, certain premises (the "Demised Premises")
in the building known as 1100 Lake Hearn Drive (the "Building") located on that
certain tract of land, more particularly described on EXHIBIT "A" attached
hereto and by this reference made a part hereof (the "Land"), which Demised
Premises are outlined on the floor plan attached hereto as EXHIBIT "B" and by
this reference made a part hereof, with no easement for light, view or air
included in the Demised Premises or being granted hereunder. The "Project" is
comprised of the Building, the other building located on the Land, known as 1150
Lake Hearn Drive (the "Other Building"; the Building and the Other Building
being hereinafter sometimes collectively called the "Buildings"), the Land, the
Buildings' parking facilities, any walkways, covered walkways, tunnels or other
means of access to the Building and the Buildings' parking facilities, all
common areas, including any lobbies or plazas, and any other improvements or
landscaping now or hereafter located on the Land. No rights to any parking
spaces are granted under this Lease; however, Tenant and Tenant's employees,
invitees and licensees shall be entitled to use, on a non-exclusive basis in
common with other tenants of the Building or adjacent buildings, the surface
parking facilities located from time to time adjacent to the Building and owned
by Landlord. Such use of the parking facilities shall be subject to any and all
rules and regulations established by Landlord with respect to the parking
facilities. Landlord, at Landlord's sole discretion and upon completion of a
parking deck, with ninety (90) days prior written notice, may charge parking
fees for deck parking at rates commensurate with those charged by comparable
office buildings with parking decks in the area, and Tenant and Tenant's
invitees and licensees shall be required to pay such fees, provided that surface
parking shall remain free of charge for Tenants, and invitees and licensees of
Tenant. Anything to the contrary in this Lease notwithstanding, Landlord
reserves the right and privilege to, from time to time, alter, increase and
reduce the location, structure and layout of the Project, including, but not
limited to, the parking areas and other common areas.
3. TERM. The term of this Lease (the "Lease Term") shall commence on
the Commencement Date, and, unless sooner terminated as provided in this Lease,
shall end on the expiration of the period designated
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in Article 1(j) above. Promptly after the Commencement Date, Landlord shall send
to Tenant a Tenant Acceptance Agreement in the form of EXHIBIT "C" attached
hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, specifying the Commencement
Date, the Rental Commencement Date, the date of expiration of the Lease Term in
accordance with Article 1(j) above and certain other matters as therein set
forth.
4. POSSESSION. The obligations of Landlord and Tenant with respect
to the initial leasehold improvements to the Demised Premises are set forth in
the Tenant Improvement Agreement attached hereto as EXHIBIT "D" and by this
reference made a part hereof. Tenant agrees to comply with all of the terms and
provisions of the Tenant Improvement Agreement. If, for any reason whatsoever,
the Demised Premises are not substantially completed by the Commencement Date,
or if Landlord, for any reason whatsoever, cannot deliver possession of the
Demised Premises to Tenant on the Commencement Date, this Lease shall not be
void or voidable, nor shall Landlord be liable to Tenant for any resulting loss
or damages. No delay in delivery of possession shall operate to relieve Tenant
of Tenant's obligations to Landlord, except where such delay results in an
adjustment of the Commencement Date and the Rental Commencement Date pursuant to
the Tenant Improvement Agreement. Landlord shall be deemed to have delivered
possession of the Demised Premises for Tenant's occupancy on the date upon which
Landlord has notified Tenant that the "Work", as that term is defined in the
Tenant Improvement Agreement, is substantially complete, subject only to
completion of items customarily classified as "punchlist items" in the
construction industry and delays or incomplete items caused by Tenant (such date
hereinafter referred to as the "Occupancy Date"). Within ten (10) days after
the Occupancy Date, Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord a Tenant
Acceptance Agreement in the form attached hereto as EXHIBIT "C". Tenant may
state in such Tenant Acceptance Agreement any defects in the Demised Premises
remaining to be repaired or completed by Landlord ("Punchlist Items"), provided,
however, that acceptance by Landlord of the Tenant Acceptance Agreement with a
statement of Punchlist Items shall not constitute the agreement of Landlord to
repair or complete any Punchlist Items not included in the "Working Drawings,"
as that term is defined in the Tenant Improvement Agreement. Upon the earlier
of delivery of the Tenant Acceptance Agreement by Tenant or occupancy of the
Demised Premises by Tenant, Tenant shall be deemed to have waived objection to
any defects not enumerated in a Tenant Acceptance Agreement, except for latent
defects not discoverable by reasonable diligence of Tenant and of which Tenant
gives Landlord written notice within one (1) year after the Occupancy Date.
Tenant shall be deemed to have waived objection to any defects of any nature if
a Tenant Acceptance Agreement is not executed and delivered within ten (10) days
after the Occupancy Date.
5. BASE RENTAL.
(a) Tenant covenants and agrees to pay to Landlord during the Lease Term
the amounts specified in Article 1(k) (as adjusted from time to time, the "Base
Rental") as base rent for the Premises. The Base Rental shall be paid in equal
monthly installments in advance, without demand, deduction or set off, on the
first (1st) day of each and every calendar month during the Lease Term. A
prorated monthly installment shall be paid in advance on the Rental Commencement
Date for any fraction of a month if the Rental Commencement Date occurs on any
day other than the first day of any month and on the first day of the final
month of the Lease Term for any fraction of a month if the Lease Term shall
expire or terminate on any day other than the last day of any month.
(b) The Base Rental for the first year of the Lease Term is set forth
in Article 1(k) above. On each anniversary of the Commencement Date, the Base
Rental shall be increased to an amount equal to the product of: (i) the amount
of Base Rental for the previous calendar year (or portion thereof adjusted to
reflect an annual rental) multiplied by (ii) the Increase Multiplier.
(c) Tenant covenants and agrees to pay to Landlord during the Lease
Term such sums as are referred to herein as "Additional Rental" when due,
without demand, deduction or set off. As used herein, the term "Rent" shall
mean Base Rental, Additional Rental, and any other amounts due from Tenant
hereunder. Any sums payable to Landlord by Tenant hereunder shall be deemed
Additional Rental, and Landlord shall have all of the remedies upon default as
it does for failure to pay Base Rental.
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6. RENTAL DEPOSIT. Landlord acknowledges that it has received from
Tenant the amount specified in Article 1(o) above (the "Rental Deposit"), which
sum shall be retained by Landlord, without obligation for interest, as security
for the performance of Tenant's covenants and obligations under this Lease.
Landlord shall have no obligation to segregate such Rental Deposit from any
other funds of Landlord. The Rental Deposit shall be returned to Tenant within
thirty (30) days after the expiration of the Lease Term, if Tenant has fully
performed its obligations hereunder. Landlord shall have the right to apply any
part of said Rental Deposit to cure any default of Tenant and if Landlord does
so, Tenant shall upon demand deposit with Landlord the amount so applied so that
Landlord shall have the full Rental Deposit on hand at all times during the
Lease Term. If there is a sale or lease of the Building subject to this Lease,
Landlord shall transfer the Rental Deposit to the vendee or lessee, and Landlord
shall be released from all liability for the return of such Rental Deposit.
Tenant shall look solely to the successor Landlord for the return of said Rental
Deposit. This provision shall apply to every transfer or assignment made of the
Rental Deposit to a successor Landlord. The Rental Deposit shall not be
assigned or encumbered by Tenant without the prior consent of Landlord and any
such unapproved assignment or encumbrance shall be void.
7. ADDITIONAL RENTAL. Tenant shall pay, as Additional Rental, Tenant's
Percentage Share of the amount, if any, by which Operating Expenses (as
hereinafter defined) for any calendar year exceed $1,545,147.50 ($6.50/rentable
square foot of the Buildings). The Additional Rental payable pursuant to this
paragraph shall be determined, and paid in accordance with the following
procedures:
(i) During each December of the Lease Term, or as soon thereafter as
practicable, Landlord shall give Tenant written notice of its estimate of
Additional Rental payable under this Article 7 for the ensuing calendar year.
On or before the first day of each month during the ensuing calendar year,
Tenant shall pay to Landlord one-twelfth (1/12) of such estimated amounts
together with the Base Rental, provided that if such notice is not given in
December, Tenant shall continue to pay such Additional Rental during the ensuing
calendar year on the basis of the amounts payable during the calendar year just
ended, until the month after such notice is given.
(ii) As soon as practicable after the close of each calendar year
during the Lease Term, Landlord shall deliver to Tenant a statement of the
adjustments to be made for the calendar year just ended. Such statement shall be
final and binding upon Landlord and Tenant absent manifest error. If on the
basis of such statement Tenant's Percentage Share of the actual increase in
Operating Expenses for such calendar year is an amount that is less than the
estimated payments actually made by Tenant for such calendar year, Landlord
shall credit such excess to the next payments of Additional Rental coming due.
If on the basis of such statement Tenant's Percentage Share of the actual
increase in Operating Expenses for such calendar year is an amount greater that
the estimated payments actually made by Tenant, Tenant shall pay as Additional
Rental the deficiency to Landlord within thirty (30) days after delivery of the
statement.
(iii) If this Lease shall commence, expire or terminate on a day other
than the last day of a calendar year, the amount of Additional Rental payable
during the first or final calendar year of the Lease Term, as the case may be,
shall be prorated based on the actual number of days of the Lease Term during
such calendar year. The expiration or termination of this Lease shall not
affect the obligations of Landlord and Tenant to be performed after such
expiration or termination, pursuant to this Article 7.
8. OPERATING EXPENSES. For purposes of this Lease, "Operating Expenses"
shall mean all costs and expenses of the ownership operation, maintenance,
repair, ad valorem taxes, management, and security of the Project of every kind
and nature (including, without limitation, all amounts, including interest
thereon if such amounts are borrowed, spent by Landlord to reduce Operating
Expenses, comply with government regulations, promote safety or maintain the
status of the Project, calculated on an accrual basis. Operating Expenses shall
specifically include an annual replacement reserve ("Annual Replacement
Reserve"). For the calendar year 1995, the Annual Replacement Reserve shall be
$142,629.00 ($.60/rentable square foot of the Buildings). Each calendar year
thereafter the Annual Replacement Reserve shall be increased by the Increase
Multiplier. Operating Expenses shall not include (i) depreciation on the
Buildings and personal property, (ii) Tenant Costs (as defined in
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the Tenant Improvement Agreement), (iii) payments by Landlord of interest and
principal on any mortgage secured by the Project or any portion thereof, (iv)
the cost of special services rendered to a particular tenant of the Buildings,
which are paid or reimbursed by such tenant, and (v) leasing commissions. If the
average occupancy level was less than ninety five percent (95%) of the total
Rentable Floor Area of the Buildings during a calendar year, the Operating
Expenses for that calendar year shall be adjusted to an amount equal to
Landlord's computation of Operating Expenses had ninety-five percent (95%) of
the total Rentable Floor Area of the Buildings been occupied, and the amount so
computed shall be deemed to be "Operating Expenses" for the purpose of computing
Additional Rental.
9. SERVICES BY LANDLORD. Landlord agrees to provide to Tenant the
following services:
(a) General cleaning and janitorial service required as a result of
normal, prudent use of the Demised Premises and only on Mondays through Fridays,
inclusive, with New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and such other holidays which are observed
locally by national banks (herein collectively called the "Holidays") excepted.
(b) Heating and air-conditioning service daily on Monday through Fridays,
inclusive, with Holidays excepted, from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and on Saturdays,
if not a Holiday, from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Landlord reserves the right to
prohibit the use of machines and equipment that generate excessive heat in their
operation. Should Tenant desire either heating or air-conditioning at times
when such services are not furnished by Landlord under the terms of this Lease,
Landlord will furnish such services as requested by Tenant upon not less than 24
hours notice from Tenant, at Tenant's expense and at such hourly charge as is
from time to time determined by Landlord. Payments for such additional services
shall be deemed Additional Rental due from Tenant and shall be due and payable
on demand;
(c) Elevator service daily on Mondays through Fridays, inclusive, with
Holidays excepted, and 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and on Saturdays, if not a
Holiday, from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. At least one elevator shall be operative
at all other hours; and
(d) Electric current for lighting and reasonable facilities for furnishing
usual and normal electric power for medical office space. Tenant shall not,
without Landlord's prior written consent, use any equipment, including,
diagnostic equipment, X-ray machines, or any other machines which use electric
current in excess of 110 volts, which will increase the amount of electricity
ordinarily furnished for the use of the Premises as medical office space or
which requires clean circuits or other special distribution circuits.
Landlord's consent for Tenant's use of such equipment shall be conditioned upon
Tenant and Landlord agreeing upon the amount Tenant shall pay each month for
increased electrical consumption.
(e) Water shall be provided to the Demised Premises in an amount
sufficient for private toilets and for hand washing. The cost of any water used
in excess of such amount shall be reimbursed to Landlord on demand as Additional
Rental, with the amount and cost of such excess determined by Landlord in its
reasonable discretion.
(f) Landlord reserves the right to install separate metering devices, at
Tenant's expense, and to charge Tenant for the cost of all excess or after-hours
use of services.
10. TENANT TAXES. Tenant shall pay promptly when due all taxes directly
or indirectly imposed or assessed upon Tenant's gross sales, business
operations, machinery, equipment, trade fixtures and other personal property or
assets, whether such taxes are assessed against Tenant, Landlord or the Project.
In the event that such taxes are imposed or assessed against Landlord or the
Project, Landlord shall furnish Tenant with all applicable tax bills, public
charges and other assessments or impositions and Tenant shall forthwith pay the
same either directly to the taxing authority or, at Landlord's option, to
Landlord.
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11. PAYMENTS. All payments of Rent and other payments to be made to
Landlord shall be made on a timely basis and shall be payable to Landlord or as
Landlord may otherwise designate. All such payments shall be mailed or
delivered to Landlord's Address for payments designated in Article 1(b) above or
at such other place as Landlord may designate from time to time in writing. If
mailed, all payments shall be mailed in sufficient time and with adequate
postage thereon to be received in Landlord's account by no later than the due
date for such payment. Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord Fifty Dollars ($50.00)
for each check presented to Landlord in payment of any obligation of Tenant
which is not paid by the bank on which it is drawn, together with interest from
and after the due date for such payment at the rate of eighteen percent (18%)
per annum on the amount due.
12. LATE CHARGES. Any Rent or other amounts payable to Landlord under
this Lease, if not paid by the fifth day of the month for which such Rent is
due, or by the due date specified on any invoices from Landlord for any other
amounts payable hereunder, shall incur a late charge of Fifty Dollars ($50.00)
for Landlord's administrative expense in processing such delinquent payment and
in addition thereto shall bear interest at the rate of eighteen percent (18%)
per annum from and after the due date for such payment. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained in this Lease, in no event shall the rate of
interest payable on any amount due under this Lease exceed the legal limits for
such interest enforceable under applicable law.
13. USE RULES.
(a) The Demised Premises shall be used for executive, general
administrative and office space purposes and no other purposes and in accordance
with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of governmental
authorities and the Rules and Regulations attached hereto as EXHIBIT "E" and the
Building Moving Policy attached hereto as EXHIBIT "F" and made a part hereof.
Tenant covenants and agrees that it will, at its expense, comply with all laws,
ordinances, orders, directions, requirements, rules and regulations of all
governmental authorities (including Federal, State, county and municipal
authorities), now in force or which may hereafter be in force, which shall
impose any duty upon Landlord or Tenant with respect to the use, occupancy or
alteration of the Demised Premises (including, without limitation, the Americans
With Disabilities Act ["ADA"]) or any unique aspect of Tenant's use, occupancy
or alteration thereof, and of all insurance bodies applicable to the Demised
Premises or to the Tenant's use, occupancy or alteration thereof. Tenant
covenants and agrees to abide by the Rules and Regulations and the Building
Moving Policy in all respects as now set forth and attached hereto or as
hereafter promulgated by Landlord. Landlord shall have the right at all times
during the Lease Term to publish and promulgate and thereafter enforce such
rules and regulations or changes in the existing Rules and Regulations as it may
reasonably deem necessary in its sole discretion to protect the tenantability,
safety, operation, and welfare of the Demised Premises and the Project.
(b) No rights to any parking spaces are granted under this Lease; however,
Tenant and Tenant's employees, invitees and licensees shall be entitled to use,
on a non-exclusive basis in common with other tenants of the Building or
adjacent buildings, the parking facilities located from time to time adjacent to
the Building and owned by Landlord. Such use of the parking facilities shall be
subject to any and all rules and regulations established by Landlord with
respect to the parking facilities. Landlord, at Landlord's sole discretion and
upon completion of a parking deck, with ninety (90) days prior written notice,
may charge parking fees for deck parking at rates commensurate with those
charged by comparable medical office buildings with parking decks in the area,
provided that surface parking shall remain free of charge for Tenant and
Tenant's invitees and licensees.
14. ALTERATIONS. Except for any initial improvement of the Demised
Premises pursuant to Exhibit "D", which shall be governed by the provisions of
said Exhibit "D", Tenant shall not make, suffer or permit to be made any
alterations, additions or improvements to or of the Demised Premises or any part
thereof, or attach any fixtures or equipment thereto, without first obtaining
Landlord's written consent. Any such alterations, additions or improvements to
the Demised Premises consented to by Landlord shall be made by Landlord or under
Landlord's supervision for Tenant's account and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord
for all costs thereof (including a reasonable charge for Landlord's overhead),
as Rent, within ten (10) days after receipt of a statement. All such
alterations, additions and improvements, shall become Landlord's property at the
expiration or earlier termination of the Lease Term and shall remain on the
Demised Premises without compensation to Tenant unless Landlord
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elects by notice to Tenant to have Tenant remove such alterations, additions and
improvements, in which event, notwithstanding any contrary provisions respecting
such alterations, additions and improvements contained in Article 32 hereof,
Tenant shall promptly restore, at its sole cost and expense, the Demised
Premises to its condition prior to the installation of such alterations,
additions and improvements, normal wear and tear excepted.
15. REPAIRS.
(a) Landlord shall maintain in good order and repair, subject to normal
wear and tear and subject to casualty and condemnation, the Building (excluding
the Demised Premises and other portions of the Building leased to other
tenants), the Building parking facilities, the public areas and the landscaped
areas. Notwithstanding the foregoing obligation, the cost of any repairs or
maintenance to the foregoing necessitated by the intentional acts or negligence
of Tenant or its agents, contractors, employees, invitees, licensees, tenants or
assigns, shall be borne solely by Tenant and shall be deemed Rent hereunder and
shall be reimbursed by Tenant to Landlord upon demand. Landlord shall not be
required to make any repairs or improvements to the Demised Premises except
structural repairs necessary for safety and tenantability, the necessity for
which (i) Landlord is notified in writing by Tenant, and (ii) is not brought
about by any act or neglect of Tenant, its agents, employees or contractors,
licensees, or invitees.
(b) Tenant covenants and agrees that it will take good care of the Demised
Premises and all alterations, additions and improvements thereto and will keep
and maintain the same in good condition and repair, except for normal wear and
tear. Tenant shall at once report, in writing, to Landlord any defective or
dangerous condition known to Tenant. Landlord's liability with respect to any
defects, repairs or maintenance for which Landlord is responsible under any of
the provisions of this Lease shall be limited to the cost of such repairs or
maintenance or the curing of such defect. Landlord shall not be liable to
Tenant for damage to person or property caused by any latent defects in the
Building or the Demised Premises, defects in the cooling, heating, electric,
water, elevator or other apparatus or systems or by water discharged from
sprinkler systems, if any, in the Building or the Demised Premises, nor for the
theft, mysterious disappearance, or loss of the Building. To the fullest extent
permitted by law, Tenant hereby waives all rights to make repairs at the expense
of Landlord or in lieu thereof to vacate the Demised Premises as may be provided
by any law, statute or ordinance now or hereafter in effect. Landlord has no
obligation and has made no promise to alter, remodel, improve, repair, decorate
or paint the Demised Premises or any part thereof, except as specifically and
expressly herein set forth.
(c) Tenant shall at its own cost and expense keep and maintain the Demised
Premises and all parts thereof in good repair and tenantable condition and
indemnify Landlord against any loss, damage, or expense arising by reason of any
failure of Tenant so to keep the Demised Premises in good repair and tenantable
condition or due to any act or neglect of Tenant, its agents, employees,
contractors, invitees, or licensees. If Tenant fails to perform, or cause to be
performed, such maintenance and repairs, then at the option of Landlord, in its
sole discretion, any such maintenance or repair may be performed or caused to be
performed by Landlord and the cost and expense thereof shall be charged to
Tenant, and Tenant shall pay the amount thereof to Landlord on demand as
Additional Rental. Tenant shall not install X-ray machines or other equipment
which emits radiation in the Demised Premises without Landlord's approval, which
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Landlord's withholding of consent
shall not be unreasonable if, by way of illustration and not limitation,
adequate protection for the safety of people is not installed in connection with
such equipment. Tenant hereby accepts the risks of and all responsibility for
any injury or damage which may result from the operation or failure of operation
of any such X-ray equipment or other equipment which emits radiation. All
equipment owned or operated by Tenant must be installed and protected in a
manner satisfactory to Landlord and in compliance with all governmental
regulations. Tenant will be obligated to obtain and maintain at its expense any
permits, licenses or approvals required in connection with its use of the
Demised Premises or in connection with any equipment of Tenant in the Demised
Premises.
All repairs, replacements and clearing of stoppages from plumbing fixtures
within the Demised Premises, as well as repair or replacement of special or non-
standard electrical fixtures, lights and light bulbs within the
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Demised Premises (other than standard 2x4 lights), and the furnishing of toilet
paper and paper towels to toilets and sinks located within the Demised Premises
shall be at Tenant's expense.
(d) Tenant agrees to conform to Landlord's signage program for the
Building; however, all costs and expenses for any sign, sign installation,
removal and repair shall be paid by Tenant. Tenant shall obtain the written
approval of Landlord prior to placing and maintaining, or causing or permitting
to be placed and maintained, any sign, advertising matter or other thing of any
kind, on the exterior of the Demised Premises, or any decorating, lettering or
advertising matter on any exterior door to the Demised Premises. Tenant shall
not affix or attach anything to windows in the Demised Premises.
16. LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO ENTRY. Landlord shall retain duplicate keys to
all doors of the Demised Premises, and Landlord and its agents, employees and
independent contractors shall have the right to enter the Demised Premises at
reasonable hours to inspect and examine same, to make repairs, additions,
alterations and improvements, to exhibit the Demised Premises to mortgagees,
prospective mortgagees, purchasers or tenants, and to inspect the Demised
Premises to ascertain that Tenant is complying with all of its covenants and
obligations hereunder, all without being liable to Tenant in any manner
whatsoever for any damages arising therefrom; provided, however, that Landlord
shall, except in case of emergency, afford Tenant such prior notification of an
entry into the Demised Premises as shall be reasonably practicable under the
circumstances. Landlord shall be allowed to take into and through the Demised
Premises any and all materials that may be required to make such repairs,
additions, alterations or improvements. During such time as such work is being
carried on, in or about the Demised Premises, the Rent provided herein shall not
abate, and Tenant waives any claim or cause of action against Landlord for
damages by reason of interruption of Tenant's business or loss of profits
therefrom because of the prosecution of any such work or any part thereof.
Tenant shall give written notice to Landlord at least thirty (30) days prior to
vacating the Demised Premises.
17. INSURANCE. Tenant shall procure at its expense and maintain
throughout the Lease Term a policy or policies of commercial property insurance,
issued on an "all risks" basis insuring the full replacement cost of its
furniture, equipment, supplies and other property owned, leased, held or
possessed by it and contained in the Demised Premises, together with the excess
value of the improvements to the Demised Premises over the Tenant Improvement
Allowance (with a replacement cost endorsement sufficient to prevent Tenant from
becoming a co-insurer), and workmen's compensation insurance as required by
applicable law. Tenant shall also procure at its expense and maintain
throughout the Lease Term a policy or policies of commercial general liability
insurance, written on an occurrence basis and insuring Tenant, Landlord and any
other person designated by Landlord, against any and all liability for injury to
or death of a person or persons and for damage to property occasioned by or
arising out of any construction work being done on the Demised Premises, or
arising out of the condition, use or occupancy of the Demised Premises, or in
any way occasioned by or arising out of the activities of Tenant, its agents,
contractors, employees, guests or licensees in the Demised Premises, or other
portions of the Building or the Project, the limits of such policy or policies
to be in combined single limits for both damage to property and personal injury
and in amounts not less than Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) for each
occurrence. Such insurance shall, in addition, extend to any liability of
Tenant arising out of the indemnities provided for in this Lease. Tenant shall
also carry such other types of insurance in form and amount which Landlord shall
reasonably deem to be prudent for Tenant to carry. All insurance policies
procured and maintained by Tenant pursuant to this Article 17 shall name
Landlord and any additional parties designated by Landlord as additional
insured, shall be carried with companies licensed to do business in the State of
Georgia reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and shall be non-cancelable and not
subject to material change except after twenty (20) days' written notice to
Landlord. Such policies or duly executed certificates of insurance with respect
thereto, accompanies by proof of payment of the premium therefor, shall be
delivered to Landlord prior to the Rental Commencement Date, and renewals of
such policies shall be delivered to Landlord at least thirty (30) days prior to
the expiration of each respective policy term.
18. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Landlord and Tenant shall each have included
in all policies of commercial property insurance, and business interruption and
other property insurance respectively obtained by them covering the Demised
Premises, the Building and contents therein, a waiver by the insurer of all
right of
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subrogation against the other in connection with any loss or damage thereby
insured against. Any additional premium for such waiver shall be paid by the
primary insured. To the full extent permitted by law, Landlord and Tenant each
waives all right of recovery against the other for, and releases the other from
liability for, loss or damage to the extent such loss or damage is covered by
valid and collectable insurance in effect at the time of such loss or damage or
would be covered by the insurance required to be maintained under this Lease by
the party seeking recovery.
19. DEFAULT.
(a) The following events shall be deemed to have events of default by
Tenant under this Lease: (i) Tenant shall fail to pay any installment of Rent
or any other chare or assessment against Tenant pursuant to the terms hereof
within five (5) days after the due date thereof; (ii) Tenant shall fail to
comply with any term, provision, covenant or warranty made under this Lease by
Tenant, other than the payment of the Rent or any other charge or assessment
payable by Tenant, and shall not cure such failure within forty-five (45) days
after notice thereof to Tenant; (iii) Tenant or any guarantor of this Lease
shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or shall admit in
writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due, or shall file a
petition in bankruptcy, or shall be adjudicated as bankrupt or insolvent, or
shall file a petition in any proceeding seeking any reorganization, arrangement,
composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under any
present or future statute, law or regulation, or shall file an answer admitting,
or fail timely to contest the material allegations of a petition filed against
it in any such proceeding; (iv) a proceeding is commenced against Tenant or any
guarantor of this Lease seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition,
readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under any present or
future statute, law or regulation, and such proceeding shall not have been
dismissed within fifteen (15) days after the commencement thereof; (v) a
receiver or trustee shall be appointed for the Demised Premises or for all or
substantially all of the assets of Tenant or of any guarantor of this Lease;
(vi) Tenant shall abandon or vacate all or any portion of the Demised Premises
or fail to take possession thereof as provided in this Lease; (vii) Tenant shall
do or permit to be done anything which crates a lien upon the Demised Premises
or the Project and such lien is not removed or discharged within fifteen (15)
days after the filing thereof; (viii) Tenant shall fail to return a properly
executed instrument to Landlord in accordance with the provisions of Article 27
hereof within the time period provided for such return following Landlord's
request for same as provided in Article 27; or (ix) Tenant shall fail to return
a properly executed estoppel certificate to Landlord in accordance with the
provisions of Article 28 hereof within the time period provided for such return
following Landlord's request for same as provided in Article 28.
(b) Upon the occurrence of any of the aforesaid events of default,
Landlord shall have the option to pursue any one or more of the following
remedies without any notice or demand whatsoever: (i) terminate this Lease, in
which event Tenant shall immediately surrender the Demised Premises to Landlord
and if Tenant fails to do so, Landlord my without prejudice to any other remedy
which it may have for possession or arrearages in Rent, enter upon and take
possession of the Demised Premises and expel or remove Tenant and any other
person who may be occupying said Demised Premises or any part thereof, by force,
if necessary, without being liable for prosecution or any claim of damages
therefor; Tenant hereby agreeing to pay to Landlord on demand the amount of all
loss and damage which Landlord may suffer by reason of such termination, whether
through inability to relet the Demised Premises on satisfactory terms or
otherwise; (ii) terminate Tenant's right of possession (but not this Lease) and
enter upon and take possession of the Demised Premises and expel or remove
Tenant and any other person who may be occupying said Demised Premises or any
part thereof, by entry (including the use of force, if necessary), dispossessory
suit or otherwise, without thereby releasing Tenant from any liability
hereunder, without terminating this Lease, and without being liable for
prosecution or any claim of damages therefor and, if Landlord so elects, make
such alteration, redecorations and repairs as, in Landlord's judgment, may be
necessary to relet the Demised Premises, and Landlord may, but shall be under no
obligation to do so, relet the Demised Premises or any portion thereof in
Landlord's or Tenant's name, but for the account of Tenant, for such term or
terms (which may be for a term extending beyond the Lease Term) and at such
rental or rentals and upon such other terms as Landlord may deem advisable, with
or without advertisement, and by private negotiations, and receive the rent
therefor, Tenant hereby agreeing to pay to Landlord the deficiency, if any,
between all Rent reserved hereunder and the total rental applicable to the Lease
Term hereof obtained by Landlord
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re-letting, and Tenant shall be liable for Landlord's expenses in redecorating
and restoring the Demised Premises and all costs incident to such re-letting,
including broker's commissions and lease assumptions, and in no event shall
Tenant be entitled to any rentals received by Landlord in excess of the amounts
due by Tenant hereunder; or (iii) enter upon the Demised Premises by force, if
necessary, without being liable for prosecution or any claim of damages
therefor, and do whatever Tenant is obligated to do under the terms of this
Lease; and Tenant agrees to reimburse Landlord on demand for any expenses
including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees which Landlord may
incur in thus effecting compliance with Tenant's obligations under this Lease
and Tenant further agrees that Landlord shall not be liable for any damages
resulting to Tenant from such action, whether caused by negligence of Landlord
or otherwise. If this Lease is terminated by Landlord as a result of the
occurrence of an event of default, Landlord may declare the entire amount of
Rent and other charges and assessments which in Landlord's reasonable
determination would become due and payable during the remainder of the Lease
Term (including, but not limited to, increases in Rent pursuant to Article 7
hereof), discounted to present value by using a discount factor of eight percent
(8%) per annum, to be due and payable immediately. Upon the acceleration of such
amounts, Tenant agrees to pay the same at once, together with all Rent and other
charges and assessments theretofore due, at Landlord's address as provided
herein; provided, however, that such payment shall not constitute a penalty or
forfeiture but shall constitute liquidated damages for Tenant's failure to
comply with the terms and provisions of this Lease (Landlord and Tenant agreeing
that Landlord's actual damages in such an event are impossible to ascertain and
that the amount set forth above is a reasonable estimate thereof). Upon making
the entire such payment, Tenant shall receive from Landlord all rents received
by Landlord from other tenants renting the Demised Premises or any portion
thereof during the Lease Term (with appropriate allocations of such rents in the
event such other tenants lease space in addition to the Demised Premises),
provided that the monies to which Tenant shall so become entitled shall in no
event exceed the entire amount actually paid by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to
the preceding sentence, less all of Landlord's costs and expenses (including,
without limitation, Landlord's expenses in redecorating and restoring the
Demised Premises and all costs incident to such reletting, including broker's
commissions and lease assumptions) incurred in connection with or in any way
related to the reletting of the Demised Premises.
(c) Pursuit of any of the foregoing remedies shall not preclude pursuit of
any other remedy herein provided or any other remedy provided by law or at
equity, nor shall pursuit of any remedy herein provided constitute an election
of remedies thereby excluding the later election of an alternate remedy, or a
forfeiture or waiver of any Rent or other charges and assessments payable by
Tenant and due to Landlord hereunder or of any damages accruing to Landlord by
reason of violation of any of the terms, covenants, warranties and provisions
herein contained. No reentry or taking possession of the Demised Premises by
Landlord or any other action taken by or on behalf of Landlord shall be
construed to be an acceptance of a surrender of this Lease or an election by
landlord to terminate this Lease unless written notice of such intention is
given to Tenant. Forbearance by Landlord to enforce one or more of the remedies
herein provided upon an event of default shall not be deemed or construed to
constitute a waiver of such default. In determining the amount of loss or
damage which Landlord may suffer by reason of termination of this Lease or the
deficiency arising by reason of any reletting of the Demised Premises by
Landlord as above provided, allowance shall be made for the expense of
repossession. Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord all costs and expenses incurred
by Landlord in the enforcement of this Lease, including without limitation, the
fees of Landlord's attorneys as provided in Article 25 hereof.
20. WAVIER OF BREACH. No waiver of any breach of the covenants,
warranties, agreements, provisions, or conditions contained in this Lease shall
be construed as a waiver of said covenant, warranty, provision, agreement or
condition or of any subsequent breach thereof, and if any breach shall occur and
afterwards be compromised, settled or adjusted, this Lease shall continue in
full force and effect as if no breach occurred.
21. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Tenant shall not, without prior written
consent of Landlord, assign this Lease or any interest herein or in the Demised
Premises, or mortgage, pledge, encumber, hypothecate or otherwise transfer or
sublet the Demised Premises or any part thereof or permit the use of the Demised
Premises by any party other than Tenant. Consent to one or more such transfers
or subleases shall not destroy or waive this provision, and all subsequent
transfers and subleases shall likewise be made only upon obtaining the
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prior written consent of Landlord. Without limiting the foregoing prohibition,
in no event shall Tenant assign this Lease or any interest herein, whether
directly, indirectly or by operation of law, or sublet the Demised Premises or
any part thereof or permit the use of the Demised Premises or any part thereof
by any party if such proposed assignment, subletting or use would contravene any
restrictive covenant (including any exclusive use) granted to any other tenant
of the Building or would contravene the provision of Article 13 of this Lease.
Subleasees, assignees or transferees of the Demised Premises for the balance of
the Lease Term shall become directly liable to Landlord for all obligations of
Tenant hereunder, without relieving Tenant or any guarantor of Tenant's
obligations hereunder) of any liability therefor, and Tenant shall remain
obligated, as a principal and not as surety, for all liability to Landlord
arising under this Lease during the entire remaining Lease Term including any
extensions thereof, whether or not authorized herein. If Tenant is a partnership
or limited liability company, a withdrawal or change, whether voluntary,
involuntary or by operation of law, of partners or members owning a controlling
interest in the Tenant shall be deemed a voluntary assignment of this Lease and
subject to the foregoing provisions. If Tenant is a corporation, any
dissolution, merger, consolidation or other reorganization of Tenant, or the
sale or transfer of a controlling interest in the capital stock of Tenant,
whether in a single transaction or in a series of transactions, shall be deemed
a voluntary assignment of this Lease and subject to the foregoing provisions.
Landlord may, as a prior condition to considering any request for consent to an
assignment or sublease, require Tenant to obtain and submit current financial
statements of any proposed subtenant or assignee and such other financial
documentation relative to the proposed subtenant or assignee as Landlord may
reasonably require. In the event Landlord consents to an assignment or sublease,
Tenant shall pay to the Landlord a fee to cover Landlord's accounting costs plus
any legal fees incurred by Landlord as a result of the assignment or sublease.
The consent of Landlord to any proposed assignment or sublease may be withheld
by Landlord in its sole and absolute discretion. Landlord may require an
additional security deposit from the assignee or subtenant as a condition of its
consent. Any consideration, in excess of the Rent and other charges and sums due
and payable by Tenant under this Lease, paid to Tenant by any assignee of this
Lease for its assignment, or by any sublessee under or in connection with its
sublease, or otherwise paid to Tenant by another party for use and occupancy of
the Demised Premises or any portion thereof, shall be promptly remitted by
Tenant to Landlord as additional rent hereunder and Tenant shall have no right
or claim thereto as against Landlord. No assignment of this Lease consented to
by Landlord shall be effective unless and until Landlord shall receive an
original assignment and assumption agreement, in form and substance satisfactory
to Landlord, signed by Tenant and Tenant's proposed assignee, whereby the
assignee assumes due performance of this Lease to be done and performed for the
balance of the then remaining Lease Term of this Lease. No subletting of the
Demised Premises, or any part thereof, shall be effective unless and until there
shall have been delivered to Landlord an agreement, in form and substance
satisfactory to Landlord, signed by Tenant and the proposed sublessee, whereby
the sublessee acknowledges the right of Landlord to continue or terminate any
sublease, in Landlord's sole discretion, upon termination of this Lease, and
such sublessee agrees to recognize and attorn to Landlord in the event that
Landlord elects under such circumstances to continue such sublease. Upon
Landlord's receipt of a request by Tenant to assign this Lease or any interest
herein or in the Demised Premises or to transfer or sublet the Demised Premises
or any part thereof or permit the use of the Demised Premises by any party other
than Tenant, Landlord shall have the right, at Landlord's option, to exercise in
writing any of the following options: (a) to terminate this Lease as to the
portion of the Demised Premises proposed to be assigned or sublet; (b) to
consent to the proposed assignment or sublease, subject to the other terms and
conditions set forth in this Article 21; or (c) to refuse to consent to the
proposed assignment or sublease, which refusal shall be deemed to have been
exercised unless Landlord gives Tenant written notice providing otherwise.
22. DESTRUCTION.
(a) If the Demised Premises are damaged by fire or other casualty, the same
shall be repaired or rebuilt as speedily as practical under the circumstances at
the expense of Landlord, unless this Lease is terminated as provided in this
Article 22, and during the period required for restoration, a just and
proportionate part of Base Rental shall be abated until the Demised Premises are
repaired or rebuilt.
(b) If (i) the Demised Premises or the Project are damaged to such an
extent that repairs cannot, in Landlord's judgment, be completed within one
hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the commencement of
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repair of the casualty, or (ii) the Demised Premises or the Project are damaged
or destroyed as a result of a risk which is not insured under the insurance
policies required hereunder, or (iii) the Demised Premises are damaged or
destroyed during the last twelve (12) months of the Lease Term, or (iv) if the
Project is damaged in whole or in part (whether or not the Demised Premises are
damaged) to such an extent that the Project cannot, in Landlord's judgment, be
operated economically as an integral unit, then and in any such event Landlord
may at its option terminate this Lease by notice in writing to Tenant within
sixty (60) days after the day of such occurrence. If the Demised Premises are
damaged to such an extent that repairs cannot, in Landlord's judgment, be
completed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of the
commencement of repair of the casualty or if the Demised Premises are
substantially damaged during the last twelve (12) months of the Lease Term, then
in either such event Tenant may elect to terminate this Lease by notice in
writing to Landlord within fifteen (15) days after the date of such occurrence.
Unless Landlord or Tenant elects to terminate this Lease as hereinabove
provided, this Lease will remain in full force and effect and Landlord shall
repair such damage at its expense to the extent required under subparagraph (c)
below as expeditiously as possible under the circumstances.
(c) If Landlord should elect or be obligated pursuant to subparagraph (a)
above to repair or rebuild because of any damage or destruction, Landlord's
obligation shall be limited to the original Building and any other work or
improvements which were originally performed or installed at Landlord's expense
as described in Exhibit "D" hereto or with the proceeds of the Tenant
Improvement Allowance. If the cost of performing such repairs exceeds the
actual proceeds of insurance paid or payable to Landlord on account of such
casualty, or if Landlord's mortgagee or the lessor under a ground or underlying
lease shall require that any insurance proceeds from a casualty loss be paid to
it, Landlord may terminate this Lease unless Tenant, within fifteen (15) days
after demand therefor, deposits with Landlord a sum of money sufficient to pay
the difference between the cost of repair and the proceeds of the insurance
available to Landlord for such purpose.
(d) In no event shall Landlord be liable for any loss or damage substained
by Tenant by reason of casualties mentioned hereinabove or any other accidental
casualty. In no event shall Landlord be required to rebuild, repair, or replace
any tenant improvements or any personal property, equipment, or trade fixtures
which belong to Tenant.
(e) Any insurance which may be carried by Landlord or Tenant against loss
or damage to the Building or the Demised Premises shall be for the sole benefit
of the party carrying such insurance.
(f) If any such casualty stated in this Article 22 occurs, Landlord shall
not be liable to Tenant for inconvenience, annoyance, loss of profits, expenses,
or any other type of injury or damage resulting from the repair of any such
damage, or from any repair, modification, arranging, or rearranging of any
portion of the Demised Premises or any part or all of the Building or for
termination of this Lease as provided in this Article 22.
(g) Anything in this Article 22 to the contrary notwithstanding, for
purposes of this Article 22, Landlord shall not be obligated to commence any
repair or restoration unless and until insurance proceeds are actually received
by Landlord, and Landlord's restoration obligations shall be limited to the
extent of the insurance proceeds actually received by Landlord therefor and
which the holder of any mortgage or deed to secure debt encumbering any portion
of the Building, or the ground lessor under any ground lease affecting any
portion of the Building, permit Landlord to apply toward the restoration of the
Building.
23. LANDLORD'S LIEN. Landlord shall at all times have a valid first lien
upon all of the personal property of Tenant situated in the Demised Premises to
secure payment of Rent and other sums and charges due hereunder from Tenant to
Landlord and to secure the performance by Tenant of each and all of the
covenants, warranties, agreements and conditions hereof. Said personal property
shall not be removed from the Demised Premises without the consent of Landlord
until all arrearage in Rent and other charges as well as any and all other sums
of money due hereunder shall first have been paid and discharged and until this
Lease and all of the covenants, conditions, agreements and provision hereof have
been fully performed by Tenant. Tenant shall from time to time execute any
financing statements and other instruments necessary to perfect the security
interest granted herein. The lien herein granted may be foreclosed in the
manner and form provided by law for the
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foreclosure of security instruments or chattel mortgages, or in any other manner
provided by law. This Lease is intended as and constitutes a security agreement
within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of Georgia.
24. NOT USED.
25. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND HOMESTEAD. If any Rent or other debt owing by
Tenant to Landlord hereunder is collected by or through an attorney-at-law,
Tenant agrees to pay an additional amount equal to fifteen percent (15%) of such
sum as attorneys' fees. If Landlord uses the services of any attorney in order
to secure compliance with any other provisions of this Lease, to recover damages
for any breach or default of any other provisions of this Lease, or to terminate
this Lease or evict Tenant, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord upon demand for any
and all attorneys' fees and expenses so incurred by Landlord. Tenant waives all
homestead rights and exemptions which it may have under any law as against any
obligation owing under this Lease, and assigns to Landlord its homestead and
exemptions to the extent necessary to secure payment and performance of its
covenants and agreements hereunder.
26. TIME. Time is of the essence of this Lease and whenever a certain day
is stated for payment or performance of any obligation of Tenant or Landlord,
the same enters into and becomes a part of the consideration hereof.
27. SUBORDINATION AND ATTORNMENT.
(a) Tenant agrees that this Lease and all rights of Tenant hereunder are
and shall be subject and subordinate to any ground or underlying lease which may
now or hereafter be in effect regarding the Project or any component thereof, to
any mortgage now or hereafter encumbering the Demised Premises or the Project or
any component thereof, to all advances made or hereafter to be made upon the
security of such mortgage, to all amendments, modifications, renewals,
consolidations, extensions and restatements of such mortgage, and to any
replacements and substitutions for such mortgage. The terms of this provision
shall be self-operative and no further instrument of subordination shall be
required. Tenant, however, upon request of any party in interest, shall execute
promptly such instrument or certificates as may be reasonably required to carry
out the intent hereof, whether said requirement is that of Landlord or any other
party in interest, including, without limitation, any mortgagee. Landlord is
hereby irrevocably vested with full power and authority as attorney-in-fact for
Tenant and in Tenant's name, place and stead, to subordinate Tenant's interest
under this Lease to the lien or security title of any mortgage and to any future
instrument amending, modifying, renewing, consolidating, extending, restating,
replacing or substituting any such mortgage.
(b) If any mortgagee or lessee under a ground or underlying lease elects
to have this Lease superior to its mortgage or ground lease and signifies its
election in the instrument creating its lien or lease or by separate recorded
instrument, then this Lease shall be superior to such mortgage or lease, as the
case may be. The term "mortgage", as used in this Lease, includes any deed to
secure debt, deed of trust or security deed and any other instrument creating a
lien in connection with any other method of financing or refinancing. The term
"mortgagee", as used in this Lease, refers to the holder(s) of the indebtedness
secured by a mortgage.
(c) In the event any proceedings are brought for the foreclosure of, or in
the event of exercise of the power of sale under, any mortgage covering the
Demised Premises or the Project, or in the event the interests of Landlord under
this Lease shall be transferred by reason of deed in lieu of foreclosure or
other legal proceedings, or in the event of termination of any lease under which
Landlord may hold title, Tenant shall, at the option of the transferee or
purchase at foreclosure or under power of sale, or the lessor of the Landlord
upon such lease termination, as the case may be (sometimes hereinafter call
"such person"), attorn to such person and shall recognize and be bound and
obligated hereunder to such person as the Landlord under this Lease; provided,
however, that no such person shall be (i) bound by any payment of Rent for more
than one (1) month in advance, except prepayments in the nature of security for
the performance by Tenant of its obligations under this Lease
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(and then only if such prepayments have been deposited with and are under the
control of such person); (ii) bound by any amendment or modification of this
Lease made without the express written consent of the mortgagee or lessor of the
Landlord, as the case may be; (iii) obligated to cure any defaults under this
Lease of any prior landlord (including Landlord); (iv) liable for any act or
omission of any prior landlord (including Landlord); (v) subject to any offsets
or defenses which Tenant might have against any prior landlord (including
Landlord); or (vi) bound by any warranty or representation of any prior landlord
(including Landlord) relating to work performed by any prior landlord (including
Landlord) under this Lease. Tenant agrees to execute any attornment agreement
not in conflict herewith requested by Landlord, the mortgagee or such person.
Tenant's obligation to attorn to such person shall survive the exercise of any
such power of sale, foreclosure or other proceeding. Tenant agrees that the
institution of any suit, action or other proceeding by any mortgagee to realize
on Landlord's interest in the Demised Premises or the Project, or any portion
thereof pursuant to the powers granted to a mortgagee under its mortgage, shall
not, by operation of law or otherwise, result in the cancellation or termination
of the obligations of Tenant hereunder. Landlord and Tenant agree that
notwithstanding that this Lease is expressly subject and subordinate to any
mortgages, any mortgagee, its successors and assigns, or other holder of a
mortgage or of a note secured thereby, may sell the Demised Premises or the
Project, or any portion thereof in the manner provided in the mortgage and may,
at the option of such mortgagee, its successors and assigns, or other holder of
the mortgage or note secured thereby, make such sale of the Demised Premises or
Project subject to this Lease.
28. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES. Within ten (10) days after request therefor
by Landlord, Tenant agrees to execute and deliver to Landlord in recordable form
an estoppel certificate addressed to Landlord, any mortgagee or assignee of
Landlord's interest in, or purchaser of, the Demise Premises or the Project or
any part thereof, certifying (if such be the case) that this Lease is unmodified
and is in full force and effect (and if there have been modifications, that the
same is in full force and effect as modified and stating said modifications);
that there are no defenses or offsets against the enforcement thereof or stating
those claimed by tenant; and stating the date to which Rent and other charges
have been paid. Such certificate shall also include such other information as
may reasonably be required by such mortgagee, proposed mortgagee, assignee,
purchaser or Landlord. Any such certificate may be relied upon by Landlord, any
mortgagee, proposed mortgagee, assignee, purchaser and any other party to whom
such certificate is addressed.
29. NO ESTATE. This Lease shall create the relationship of landlord and
tenant only between Landlord and Tenant and no estate shall pass out of
Landlord. Tenant shall have only an usufruct, not subject to levy and sale and
not assignable in whole or in part by Tenant except as herein provided.
30. CUMULATIVE RIGHTS. All rights, power and privilege conferred
hereunder upon the parties hereto shall be cumulative to, but not restrictive
of, or in lieu of those conferred by law.
31. HOLDING OVER. If Tenant remains in possession after expiration or
termination of the Lease Term with or without Landlord's written consent, Tenant
shall become a tenant-at-sufferance, and there shall be no renewal of this Lease
by operation of law. During the period of any such holding over, all provisions
of this Lease shall be and remain in effect except that the monthly rental shall
be double the amount of Rent (including any adjustments as provided herein)
payable for the last full calendar month of the Lease Term including renewals or
extensions. The inclusion of the preceding sentence in this Lease shall not be
construed as Landlord's consent for Tenant to hold over.
32. SURRENDER OF PREMISES. Upon the expiration or other termination of
this Lease, Tenant shall quit and surrender to Landlord the Demised Premises and
every part thereof and all alterations, additions and improvements thereto,
broom clean and in good condition and state of repair, reasonable wear and tear
only excepted. If Tenant is not then in default, Tenant shall removal all
personalty and equipment not attached to the Demised Premises which it has
placed upon the Demised Premises and which Tenant is entitled to remove in
accordance with the provisions of this Lease, and Tenant shall restore the
Demised Premises to the condition immediately preceding the time of placement
thereof. If Tenant shall fail or refuse to remove all of Tenant's
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effects, personalty and equipment from the Demised Premises upon the expiration
or termination of this Lease for any cause whatsoever or upon Tenant being
dispossessed by process of law or otherwise, such effects, personalty and
equipment shall be deemed conclusively to be abandoned and may be appropriated,
sold, store, destroyed or otherwise disposed of by Landlord without written
notice to Tenant or any other party and without obligation to account for them.
Tenant shall pay Landlord on demand any and all expenses incurred by Landlord in
the removal of such property, including, without limitation, the cost of
repairing any damage to the Building or Project caused by the removal of such
property and storage charges (if Landlord elects to store such property). The
covenants and conditions of this Article 32 shall survive any expiration or
termination of this Lease.
33. NOTICES. All notices required or permitted to be given hereunder
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been fully given, whether
actually received or not, when delivered in person, or deposited with an
overnight commercial courier, or deposited, postage prepaid, in the United
States Mail, certified, return receipt requested, and addressed to Landlord or
Tenant at their respective address set forth hereinabove or at such other
address as either party shall have theretofore given to the other by notice as
herein provided. Tenant hereby designates and appoints as its agent to receive
notice of all distraint proceedings and all other notices required under this
Lease, the person in charge of the Demised Premises at the time said notice is
given or occupying said Demised Premises at said time; and, if no person is in
charge of or occupying the said Demised Premises, then such service or notice
may be made by attaching the same, in lieu of mailing, on the main entrance to
the Demised Premises.
34. DAMAGE OR THEFT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. All personal property brought
into the Demised Premises by Tenant, or Tenant's employees, agents, or business
visitors, shall be at the risk of Tenant only, and Landlord shall not be liable
for theft thereof or any damage thereto occasioned by any act of co-tenants,
occupants, invitees or other users of the Building or any other person.
Landlord shall not at any time be liable for damage to any property in or upon
the Demised Premises, which results from gas, smoke, water, rain, ice or snow
which issues or leaks from or forms upon any part of the Building or from the
pipes or plumbing work of the same, or from any other place whatsoever.
35. EMINENT DOMAIN.
(a) If all or part of the Demised Premises shall be taken for any public
or quasi-public use by virtue of the exercise of the power of eminent domain or
by private purchase in lieu thereof, this Lease shall terminate as to the part
so taken as of the date of taking, and, in the case of a partial taking,
Landlord shall have the right to terminate this Lease as to the balance of the
Demised Premises by written notice to Tenant if, in Landlord's judgment, the
taking would prevent or materially impair the use of the Project or the Demised
Premises or if an adequate award is not made available to Landlord for
restoration. If title to so much of the Project is taken that a reasonable
amount of reconstruction thereof will not in Landlord's sole discretion result
in the Building being a practical improvement and reasonably suitable for use
for the purpose for which it is designed, then this Lease shall terminate on the
date that the condemning authority actually takes possession of the part so
condemned or purchased.
(b) If this Lease is terminated under the provisions of this Article 35,
Rent shall be apportioned and adjusted as of the date of termination. Tenant
shall have no claim against Landlord or against the condemning authority for the
value of any leasehold estate or for the value of the unexpired Lease Term
provided that the foregoing shall not preclude any claim that Tenant may have
against the condemning authority for the unamortized cost of leasehold
improvements, to the extent the same were installed at Tenant's expense (and not
with the proceeds of the Tenant Improvement Allowance), or for loss of business,
moving expenses or other consequential damages, in accordance with subparagraph
(d) below.
(c) If there is a partial taking of the Project and this Lease is not
thereupon terminated under the provisions of this Article 35, then this Lease
shall remain in full force and effect, and Landlord shall, within a reasonable
time thereafter, repair or reconstruct the remaining portion of the Building to
the extent necessary to
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make the same a complete architectural unit; provided, that in complying with
its obligations hereunder, Landlord shall not be required to expend more than
the net proceeds of the condemnation award which are paid to Landlord, to the
extent the holder of any mortgage or ground lessor under any ground lease
permits such award to be applied to restoration. Upon any such partial taking,
Landlord shall have the right to reduce the rent-stop figure described in
Article 7 hereof by an amount equal to the product of (x) the amount of tax
savings arising from such partial taking, as determined by Landlord in its sole
but reasonable discretion, divided by the number of square feet of Rentable
Floor Area of the Building, multiplied by (y) the number of square feet of
Rentable Floor Area of the Demised Premises.
(d) All compensation awarded or paid to Landlord upon a total or partial
taking of the Demised Premises or the Project shall belong to and be the
property of Landlord without any participation by Tenant. Nothing herein shall
be construed to preclude Tenant from prosecuting any claim directly against the
condemning authority for loss of business, for damage to, and cost of removal
of, trade fixtures, furniture and other personal property belonging to Tenant,
and for the unamortized cost of leasehold improvements to the extent the same
were installed at Tenant's expense (and not with the proceeds of the Tenant
Improvement Allowance); provided, however, that no such claim shall diminish or
adversely affect Landlord's award.
(e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 35,
if, during the Lease Term, the use or occupancy of any part of the Project or
the Demised Premises shall be taken or appropriated temporarily for any public
or quasi-public use under any governmental law, ordinance or regulation, or by
right of eminent domain, this Lease shall be and remain unaffected by such
taking or appropriation and Tenant shall continue to pay in full all Rent
payable hereunder by Tenant during the Lease Term. In the event of any such
temporary appropriation or taking, tenant shall be entitled to receive that
portion of any award which represents compensation for the loss of use or
occupancy of the Demised Premises during the Lease Term, and Landlord shall be
entitled to receive that portion of any award which represents the cost of
restoration and compensation for the loss of use or occupancy of the Demised
Premises after the end of the Lease Term.
36. PARTIES. The term "Landlord", as used in this Lease, shall include
Landlord and its successors and assigns. It is hereby covenanted and agreed by
Tenant that should Landlord's interest in the Demised Premises cease to exist
for any reason during the Lease Term, then notwithstanding the happening of such
event, this Lease nevertheless shall remain in full force and effect, and Tenant
hereby agrees to attorn to the then owner of the Demised Premises. The term
"Tenant" shall include Tenant and its heirs, legal representatives and
successors, and shall also include Tenant's assignees and sublessees, if this
Lease shall be validly assigned or the Demised Premises sublet for the balance
of the Lease Term or any renewals or extensions thereof. In addition, Landlord
and Tenant covenant and agree that Landlord's right to transfer or assign
Landlord's interest in and to the Demised Premises, or any part or parts
thereof, shall be unrestricted, and that in the event of any such transfer or
assignment by Landlord which includes the Demised Premises, Landlord's
obligations to Tenant hereunder shall cease and terminate, and Tenant shall look
only and solely to Landlord's assignee or transferee for performance thereof.
37. LIABILITY OF TENANT. Tenant hereby indemnifies Landlord from and
agrees to hold Landlord harmless against, any and all liability, loss, cost,
damage or expense, including, without limitation, court costs and reasonable
attorneys' fees, imposed on Landlord by any person whomsoever, caused in whole
or in part by any act or omission of Tenant, or any of its employees,
contractors, servants, agents, subtenants, assignees, representatives or
invitees, or otherwise occurring in connection with any default of Tenant
hereunder. The provisions of this Article 37 shall survive any termination of
this Lease.
38. RELOCATION OF THE PREMISES. Landlord reserves the right at any time
or from time to time, at its option and upon giving not less than thirty (30)
days' prior written notice to Tenant, to transfer and remove Tenant from the
Demised Premises herein specified to any other available rooms and offices in
the Project (or other building in the development of which the Building is a
part). Landlord shall bear the expense of said removal together with the
reasonable expense of replacement business cards and stationery and the expense
of any necessary renovation or alterations to said substituted space, as
calculated by Landlord. If Landlord exercises
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such option, then the substituted space shall for all purposes hereof be deemed
to be and to constitute the Demised Premises under this Lease and all terms,
conditions, covenants, warranties, agreements and provisions of this Lease
including but not limited to the same Base Rental Rate per square foot of
Rentable Floor Area shall continue in full force and effect and shall apply to
the substituted space. Tenant agrees to vacate the Demised Premises herein
specified and relocate to said substituted space promptly after the substituted
space is ready for Tenant's occupancy as provided herein, and Tenant's failure
to do so shall constitute an event of default by Tenant under this Lease. If
Tenant has not relocated its premises within sixty (60) days after Landlord
first notifies Tenant of Landlord's desire to relocate Tenant, Landlord shall
have the right to terminate this Lease by giving notice of such termination to
Tenant. Such termination shall be effective upon any date selected by Landlord
in the Termination Notice which is at least ten (10) days after the Termination
Notice is given by Landlord to Tenant. Tenant hereby further covenants and
agrees to promptly execute and deliver to Landlord any lease amendment and other
such document appropriate to reflect the changes in the Lease described or
contemplated above.
39. FORCE MAJEURE. In the event of strike, lockout, labor trouble, civil
commotion, Act of God, or any other cause beyond a party's control (collectively
"force majeure") resulting in Landlord's inability to supply the services or
perform the other obligations required of Landlord hereunder, Landlord's
performance shall be excused for the period of force majeure, this Lease shall
not terminate and Tenant's obligation to pay Rent and all other charges and sums
due and payable by Tenant shall not be affected or excused and Landlord shall
not be considered to be in default under this Lease. If, as a result of force
majeure, Tenant is delayed in performing any of its obligations under this
Lease, other than Tenant's obligation to take possession of the Demised Premises
on or before the Rental Commencement Date and to pay Rent and all other charges
and sums payable by Tenant hereunder, Tenant's performance shall be executed for
a period equal to such delay and Tenant shall not during such period be
considered to be in default under this Lease with respect to the obligation,
performance of which has thus been delayed.
40. LANDLORD'S LIABILITY. Landlord shall have no personal liability with
respect to any of the provisions of this Lease. If Landlord is in default with
respect to its obligations under this Lease, Tenant shall look solely to the
equity of Landlord in and to the Building and the Land for satisfaction of
Tenant's remedies, if any. It is expressly understood and agreed that
Landlord's liability under the terms of this Lease shall in no event exceed the
amount of its interest in and to said Land and Building. In no event shall any
partner of Landlord nor any joint venturer in Landlord, nor any officer,
director or shareholder of Landlord or any such partner or joint venturer of
Landlord be personally liable with respect to any of the provisions of this
Lease. In any action or proceeding brought to enforce this obligation of
Landlord to Tenant under this Lease, Landlord and Tenant agree that any final
judgment or decree shall be enforceable against Landlord only to the extent of
Landlord's interest in the Building, as aforesaid, and any such judgement or
decree shall not be capable of execution against, nor be a lien on, any assets
of Landlord other than its interest in the Building, as aforesaid.
41. LANDLORD'S COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT. Provided Tenant performs the
terms, conditions and covenants of this Lease, and subject to the terms and
provisions hereof, Landlord covenants and agrees to take all necessary steps to
secure and to maintain for the benefit of Tenant the quiet and peaceful
possession of the Demised Premises, for the Lease Term, without hindrance, claim
or molestation by Landlord or any other person lawfully claiming under Landlord.
42. GUARANTY. In order to induce Landlord to execute this Lease, and for
other consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the undersigned parties identified as "Guarantors" on the
signature page of this Lease (collectively, jointly and severally referred to as
the Guarantors") agree to enter into and simultaneously with the execution of
this Lease have entered into a Guaranty in the form attached hereto as Exhibit
"H".
43. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. Tenant hereby covenants and agrees that Tenant
shall not cause or permit any "Hazardous Substances" (as hereinafter defined) to
be generated, placed, held, stored, used, located or
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disposed of at the Project or any part thereof, except for Hazardous Substances
as are commonly and legally used or stored as a consequence of using the Demised
Premises for general office and administrative purposes, but only so long as the
quantities thereof do not pose a threat to public health or to the environment
or would necessitate a "response action", as that term is defined in CERCLA (as
hereinafter defined), and so long as Tenant strictly complies or causes
compliance with all applicable governmental rules and regulations concerning the
use or production of such Hazardous Substances. For purposes of this Article 43,
"Hazardous Substances" shall mean and include those elements or compounds which
are contained in the list of Hazardous Substances adopted by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or in any list of toxic pollutants
designated by Congress or the EPA or which are defined as hazardous, toxic,
pollutant, infectious or radioactive by any other federal, state or local
statute, law, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, order or decree regulating,
relating to or imposing liability (including, without limitation, strict
liability) or standards of conduct concerning, any hazardous, toxic or dangerous
waste, substance or material, as now or at any time hereinafter in effect
(collectively "Environmental Laws"). Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify Landlord
and hold Landlord harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities,
including strict liability, damages, injuries, expenses, including reasonable
attorneys' fees, cost of settlement or judgment and claims of any and every kind
whatsoever paid, incurred or suffered by, or asserted against, Landlord by any
person, entity or governmental agency for, with respect to, or as a direct or
indirect result of, the presence in, or the escape, leakage, spillage,
discharge, emission or release from, the Demised Premises of any Hazardous
Substance (including, without limitation, any losses, liabilities, including
strict liability, damages, injuries, expenses, including reasonable attorneys'
fees, costs of any settlement or judgment or claims asserted or arising under
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
["CERCLA"], any so-called federal, state or local "Superfund" or "Superlien"
laws or any other Environmental Law); provided, however, that the foregoing
indemnity is limited to matters arising solely from Tenant's violation of the
covenant contained in this Article. The obligations of Tenant under this Article
shall survive any expiration or termination of this Lease.
44. SUBMISSION OF LEASE. The submission of this Lease for examination
does not constitute an offer to lease and this Lease shall be effective only
upon execution hereof by Landlord and Tenant and Guarantors.
45. SEVERABILITY. If any clause or provision of the Lease is illegal,
invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws, the remainder of this
Lease shall not be affected thereby, and in lieu of each clause or provision of
this Lease which is illegal, invalid or unenforceable, there shall be added as a
part of this Lease a clause or provision as nearly identical to the said clause
or provision as may be legal, valid and enforceable.
46. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Lease contains the entire agreement of the
parties and no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, oral or
otherwise, between the parties not embodied herein shall be of any force or
effect. No failure of Landlord to exercise any power given Landlord hereunder,
or to insist upon strict compliance by Tenant with any obligation of Tenant
hereunder, and no custom or practice of the parties at variance with the terms
hereof, shall constitute a waiver of Landlord's right to demand exact compliance
with the terms hereof. This Lease may not be altered, waived, amended or
extended except by an instrument in writing signed by Landlord and Tenant. This
Lease is not in recordable form, and Tenant agrees not to record or cause to be
recorded this Lease or any short form or memorandum thereof.
47. HEADINGS. The use of headings herein is solely for the convenience of
indexing the various paragraphs hereof and shall in no event be considered in
construing or interpreting any provision of this Lease.
48. BROKER. Broker(s) (as defined in Article 1[p] is [are] entitled to a
leasing commission from Landlord by virtue of this Lease, which leasing
commission shall be paid by Landlord to Broker(s) in accordance with the terms
of a separate agreement between Landlord and Broker(s). Tenant hereby
authorizes Broker(s) and Landlord to identify Tenant as a tenant of the Building
and to state the amount of space leased by Tenant in advertisement and
promotional materials relating to the Building. Tenant represents and warrants
to Landlord that (except with respect to any Broker[s] identified in Article
1[p] hereinabove, which has [have] acted as agent for Tenant [and not for
Landlord] in this transaction) no broker, agent, commission salesperson, or
other person has
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represented Tenant in the negotiations for and procurement of this Lease and of
the Demised Premises and that (except with respect to any Broker[s] identified
in Article 1[p] hereinabove) no commissions, fees or compensation of any kind
are due and payable in connection herewith to any broker, agent, commission
salesperson or other person as a result of any act or agreement of Tenant.
Tenant agrees to indemnify and hold Landlord harmless for all loss, liability,
damage, claim, judgment, cost or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees
an court costs) suffered or incurred by Landlord as a result of a breach by
Tenant of the representation and warranty contained in the immediately preceding
sentence or as a result of Tenant's failure to pay commissions, fees or
compensation due to any broker who represented Tenant, whether or not disclosed,
or as a result of any claim for any fee, commission or similar compensation with
respect to this Lease made by any broker, agent or finder (other than the
Broker[s] identified in Article 1[p] hereinabove) claiming to have dealt with
Tenant, whether or not such claim is meritorious. The parties hereto do hereby
acknowledge and agree that Meadows & Ohly, Inc. has acted as agent for Landlord
in this transaction and shall be paid a commission by Landlord in connection
with this transaction pursuant to the terms of a separate written commission
agreement. Meadows & Ohly, Inc. has not acted as agent for Tenant in this
transaction. Landlord hereby warrants and represents to Tenant that Landlord has
not dealt with any broker, agent or finder other than Meadows & Ohly, Inc. in
connection with this Lease and, Landlord hereby agrees to indemnify and hold
Tenant harmless from and against any and all loss, damage, liability, claim,
judgment, cost or expense (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys'
fees and court costs) that may be incurred or suffered by Tenant because of any
claim for any fee, commission or similar compensation with respect to this Lease
made by any broker, agent or finder claiming to have represented Landlord.
49. GOVERNING LAW. The laws of the State of Georgia shall govern the
validity, performance and enforcement of this Lease.
50. AUTHORITY. If Tenant executes this Lease as a corporation, each of
the persons executing this Lease on behalf of Tenant does hereby personally
represent and warrant that Tenant is a duly incorporated or duly qualified (if a
foreign corporation) corporation and if fully authorized and qualified to do
business in the State in which the Demised Premises are located, that the
corporation has full right and authority to enter into this Lease, and that each
person signing on behalf of the corporation is an officer of the corporation and
is authorized to sign on behalf of the corporation. If Tenant signs as a
partnership, joint venture or sole proprietorship or other business entity (each
being herein called "Entity"), each of the person executing on behalf Tenant
does hereby covenant and warrant that Tenant is a duly authorized and existing
Entity, that Tenant has full right and authority to enter into this Lease, that
all persons executing this Lease on behalf of the Entity are authorized to do so
on behalf of the Entity, and that such execution is fully binding upon the
Entity and its partners, joint venturers or principals, as the case may be.
Upon the request of Landlord, Tenant shall deliver to Landlord documentation
satisfactory to Landlord evidencing Tenant's compliance with this Article, and
Tenant agrees to promptly execute all necessary and reasonable applications or
documents as reasonably requested by Landlord, required by the jurisdiction in
which the Demised Premises is located, to permit the issuance of necessary
permits and certificates for Tenant's use and occupancy of the Demised Premises.
51. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY. If Tenant comprises more than one
person, corporation, partnership or other entity, the liability hereunder of all
such persons, corporations, partnerships or other entities shall be joint and
several.
52. SPECIAL STIPULATIONS. The special stipulations attached hereto as
Exhibit "G" are hereby incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set
forth (if none, so state). To the extent the special stipulations conflict with
or are inconsistent with the foregoing provisions of this Lease or any exhibit
to this Lease, the special stipulations shall control.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals as
of the day, month and year first above written.
LANDLORD:
PAVILION PARTNERS, L.P.
By: Bentley Investments, Inc., general partner
By: /s/ Katherine D. Andres
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Title: Secretary
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TENANT:
QUALITY DIAGNOSTIC CARDIOLOGY SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
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President
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(if appropriate)
GUARANTORS:
(SEAL)
Name: /s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
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Name: ___________________________________________
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EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
TRACT ONE:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 17 of the 17th
District, Fulton County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as
follows:
To find the point of beginning, begin at a point located at the intersection of
the northern right of way line of Lake Hearn Drive (60-foot right of way) and
the line dividing Land Lot 17 of the 17th District, Fulton County, Georgia, and
Land Lot 329 of the 18th District, DeKalb County, Georgia; thence running along
the northern right of way line of Lake Hearn Drive south 89 degrees 39 minutes
30 seconds west, 254.49 feet to a point and the point of beginning; thence
running along the northern right of way line of Lake Hearn Drive south 89
degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds west, 590.38 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving
the northern right of way line of Lake Hearn Drive and running north 00 degrees
01 minutes 35 seconds west, 420.26 feet to an iron pin located on the
southeastern right of way line of Interstate Highway No. 285; thence running
along the southeastern right of way line of Interstate Highway No. 285 the
following courses and distances: north 56 degrees 56 minutes 10 seconds east,
86.42 feet to a point; north 69 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds east, 184.42 feet
to a point; north 69 degrees 20 minutes 30 seconds east, 89.0 feet to a point;
north 69 degrees 32 minutes east, 290.8 feet to an iron pin; and south 76
degrees 29 minutes 30 seconds east, 54.11 feet to a point; thence leaving said
right of way line of Interstate Highway No. 285 and running south 21 degrees 12
minutes 15 seconds west, 66.10 feet to a point; thence running south 00 degrees
25 minutes 28 seconds east, 466.17 feet to a point; thence running south 58
degrees 48 minutes 27 second west, 50.14 feet to a point; thence running south
00 degrees 22 minutes 59 seconds east, 95.70 feet to the point of beginning.
All as is more particularly described and delineated in that survey prepared by
Watts & Browning Engineers, dated December 5, 1985, last revised November 8,
1993, bearing the seal of G.M. Gillespie, Georgia registered land surveyor no.
2121.
Together with those easements as set forth in that Easement and Maintenance
Agreement Peachtree Dunwoody Pavilion, dated August 31, 1992, by and between
Trustees under Declaration of Trust, dated October 8, 1984, as amended, of EQK
Realty Investors I, a Massachusetts Business Trust, and Computer Generation
Incorporated, a Delaware Corporation, recorded at Deed Book 15695, commencing at
page 208, records of the Clerk of the Superior Court, Fulton County, Georgia.
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EXHIBIT "B"
FLOOR PLAN
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EXHIBIT "C"
TENANT ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT
This Agreement made this _____ day of __________, 199___ between PAVILION
PARTNERS, L.P., a Georgia limited partnership (hereinafter referred to as
"Landlord") and QUALITY DIAGNOSTIC CARDIOLOGY SERVICES, INC. (hereinafter
referred to as "Tenant").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Landlord and Tenant entered into a Lease, dated ____________, 199____,
(hereinafter referred to as the "Lease") for Suite 370 (hereinafter referred to
as the "Premises") in the building located at 1100 Lake Hearn Drive, Atlanta,
Georgia 30342.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the Lease, Landlord and Tenant
mutually agree as follows:
Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the
Lease.
The Commencement Date of the Lease Term is November 1, 1996. The Expiration
Date of the Lease Term is March 31, 2001. The Rentable Area of the Premises is
2,093 Square Feet.
Tenant is in possession of, and has accepted, the Premises demised by the Lease,
and acknowledges that all the work (including the Work) to be performed by the
Landlord in the Premises as required by the terms of the Lease has been
satisfactorily completed, except for the items set out on the attached Exhibit
C-1. Tenant further certifies that all conditions of the Lease required of
Landlord as of this date have been fulfilled and there are no defenses or
setoffs against the enforcement of the Lease by Landlord.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed and sealed this
Agreement, as of the date and year first above stated.
LANDLORD:
PAVILION PARTNERS, L.P.
By: Bentley Investments, Inc., its general partner
By: _____________________________________
Title: ______________________________
(CORPORATE SEAL)
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TENANT:
QUALITY DIAGNOSTIC CARDIOLOGY SERVICES, INC.
By: _____________________________________
Jeffrey T. Arnold
Title: President
Attest:__________________________________
Title:___________________________________
(CORPORATE SEAL)
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EXHIBIT "C-1"
As of this _______ day of ___________, 199___, the following punchlist items
remain to be completed: (If "none", so state.)
Tenant Name: Initial:
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QUALIT DIAGNOSTIC CARDIOLOGY SERVICES, INC. ________Landlord
Suite Number: 370 ________Tenant
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EXHIBIT "D"
TENANT IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made as of the 16th day of September, 1996 between Pavilion
Partners, L.P., Georgia Limited Partnership ("Landlord") and Quality Diagnostic
Cardiology Services, Inc. ("Tenant").
Reference is made to the Lease Agreement dated September 16, 1996 (the
"Lease") for premises known as Suite 370 (the "Premises"), located at 1100 Lake
Hearn Drive, which property is more particularly described in the Lease.
The terms "Plans", "Work", "Space Plan", "Working Drawings", "Finish
Selections" and "Landlord's Space Planner" are defined in Section XIII, below.
Capitalized terms not defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings set
forth in the Lease.
I. BASIC TERMS
A. Space Planner: Helmer Ropp Design Associates, Inc.
B. Date to Complete Planning: September 15, 1996 (including any
Space Plan, Working Drawings and Finish Selections).
C. Date to Substantially Complete Work: Commencement Date under
the Lease, as adjusted pursuant to this Agreement.
D. Improvement Allowance Provided by Landlord: As per Paragraph
1(n) of the herein Lease.
E. Number of Space Plan Revisions included in the Improvement
Allowance: Two.
F. Number of Working Drawing Revisions included in the Improvement
Allowance: One.
II. BASIC AGREEMENT. On or before the "Date To Complete Planning"
described above, Tenant shall: (a) provide Space Planner with all information
concerning Tenant's requirements in order for Space Planner to prepare the
Plans, and (b) arrange for Space Planner to prepare the Plans, and obtain
Landlord's written approval thereof. However, Tenant shall not be responsible
for delays caused solely by Landlord or Landlord's Space Planner, as further
described in Section III, below.
On or before the Commencement Date set forth in Article 1 of the Lease,
Landlord shall substantially complete the Work shown on the final approval
Plans. However, Landlord shall not be responsible for delays caused by Tenant
or Tenant's agents or employees and as further described in Section IV, below.
As a part of the Improvement Allowance, Landlord shall bear the cost of the
Plans (including any engineering reports, or other studies or tests in
connection therewith, but excluding any furniture planning) provided that the
cost of the Plans together with the costs of Space Plan Revisions (as stipulated
I.E. above) and Working Drawing Revisions (as stipulated in I.F. above) shall
not exceed the Improvement Allowance. Tenant shall bear any costs of the Plans
over the Improvement Allowances set out above, all costs in connection with
designing non-building standard items, and all costs of subsequent changes,
additions, and modifications to the plans.
Landlord shall bear the cost of the Work (including the cost of building
permits and sales tax) up to the Improvement Allowance described above (if any),
less that part of the Improvement Allowance (if any) applied to the cost of the
Plans, and Tenant shall bear any costs over such amounts.
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III. DELAYS IN PLANNING. The Commencement Date under the Lease shall be
postponed on a day for day basis by the number of days occurring after the "Date
to Complete Planning" described above until the date the Final Plans, including
any revisions reasonably required by Landlord pursuant to Section V and
revisions by Tenant to reduce Tenant's Cost pursuant to Section IX, are approved
(collectively called "Delays in Planning"). However, the Rental Commencement
Date shall be postponed only to the extent that substantial completion of the
Work is delayed beyond the Commencement Date set forth in the Lease Summary of
the Lease as a result of one or more of the following events (collectively
called "Landlord Delays"):
A. Landlord takes more than five (5) working days to approve or
disapprove the Plans or revisions thereof after receiving the
same (or such longer time as may be reasonably required in order
to obtain any engineering or HVAC report or due to other special
or unusual features of the Work or Plans);
B. Landlord's Space Planner takes more than five (5) working days
to meet with Tenant after receiving a written request for a
meeting, or takes more than seven (7) working days to prepare or
revise the Plans after meeting with Tenant and receiving all
information from Tenant required in order to do so (provided
this provision shall apply only if Tenant uses "Landlord's Space
Planner" as described in Section XIV below to prepare the
Plans); or
C. Landlord takes more than thirty (30) working days to provide
Tenant with cost estimates after receiving Plans sufficiently
detailed for such purposes (provided this provision (c) shall
only apply if Landlord elects to provide cost estimates under
Section IX below).
IV. DELAYS IN CONSTRUCTION.
A. Lease shall be postponed for each day that Landlord fails to
substantially complete the Work thereby as a result of strikes, acts of God,
shortages of materials or labor, governmental approvals or requirements, the
various causes set forth below, or any other causes beyond Landlord's reasonable
control.
B. The Commencement Date, but not the Rental Commencement Date,
shall be postponed as a result of one or more of the following (collectively
called "Tenant Delays"):
(1) Delays in Planning as described above (except for Landlord
Delays);
(2) Tenant's requests for changes to the Work or Change Orders under
Section VIII, or
(3) Tenant's failure to furnish an amount equal to Landlord's
reasonable estimate of Tenant's Cost (if any) within 10 days, as
described in Section IX (which shall give Landlord the absolute
right to postpone the Work until such amount is furnished to
Landlord);
(4) Tenant's requirement of any upgrades, special work or other non-
building standard items, or items not customarily provided by
Landlord to office tenants, to the extent that the same involve
longer lead times, installation times, delays or difficulties in
obtaining building permits, requirements for any governmental
approval, permit or action beyond the issuance of normal
building permits (as described in Section VI), or other delays
not typically encountered in connection with Landlord's standard
office improvements;
(5) The performance by Tenant or Tenant's agents or employees of any
work at or about the Premises, or
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(6) any act or omission of Tenant or Tenant's agents or employees,
or any breach by Tenant of any provision contained in this
Agreement or in the Lease, or any failure of Tenant to cooperate
with Landlord or otherwise act in good faith in order to cause
the Work to be designed and performed in a timely manner.
V. LANDLORD'S APPROVAL OF PLANS. Landlord shall either approve any
Plans or revisions submitted pursuant to this Agreement or disapprove the same
with suggestions for making the same acceptable within the time required under
Section III. Except as otherwise provided herein, Landlord shall not
unreasonably withhold approval if the Plans provide for a customary office
layout, with finishes and materials generally conforming to building standard
finishes and materials currently being used by Landlord at the Building, are
compatible with the Building's shell and core construction, and if no
modifications will be required for the Building's electrical, heating, air-
conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, fire protection, life safety, or other
systems or equipment, and will not require any structural modifications to the
Building, whether required by heavy loads or otherwise. Landlord may request
that Tenant approve Landlord's suggested changes in writing (such approval not
to be unreasonably withheld), or Landlord may arrange directly with Space
Planner for revised Plans to be prepared incorporating such suggestions (in
which case, Tenant shall sign or initial the revised Plans and/or Landlord's
notice) concerning the suggested changes, if requested by Landlord). Landlord's
approval of the Plans shall not be deemed a warranty as to the adequacy or
legality of the design, and Landlord hereby disclaims any responsibility or
liability for the same. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, Landlord may
in its absolute discretion elect to disapprove any proposed Plans which show (i)
the rentable area of the Premises being more than ten percent (10%) smaller than
the Rentable Floor Area of Demised Premises, as defined in Article 1 of the
Lease; and (ii) any reduction in the rentable area of the Premises from the
Rentable Floor Area of the Demised Premises indicated in Article 1 of the Lease
where such reduction results in a space remaining between Tenant's space and any
other party wall, exterior wall or corridor partition, which in the sole opinion
of Landlord, would leave an unusable or unleaseable area due to its size,
configuration or location. Furthermore, in the event that the proposed Plans
show a rentable area of the Premises greater than the Rentable Floor Area of the
Demised Premises as set forth in Article 1 of the Lease, Landlord may, in its
absolute discretion, elect to disapprove such Plans if the configuration of the
Premises shown on such Plans infringes on any area of the Building reserved for
others, being designed for others, or being constructed for others, or to the
extent that such increase leaves a remaining unleased area which, in the sole
opinion of Landlord, would be unleaseable due to its location, size or
configuration.
VI. GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OF PLANS. Landlord shall apply for any normal
building permits required for the Work which are issued pursuant to a local
building code as a ministerial matter. If the Plans must be revised in order to
obtain such building permits, Landlord shall promptly notify Tenant. In such
case, Tenant shall promptly arrange for the plans to be revised to satisfy the
building permit requirements and shall submit the revised Plans to Landlord for
approval as a Change Order under Section VIII. Landlord shall have no obligation
to apply for any zoning, parking or sign code amendments, approvals, permits or
variances, or any other governmental approval, permit or action (except normal
building permits as described above). If any such other matters are required,
Tenant shall promptly seek to satisfy such requirements or revise the Plans to
eliminate such requirements. Delays in substantially completing the Work by the
Commencement Date as a result of requirements for building permits or other
governmental approvals, permits or actions shall affect the Commencement Date
and the Rental Commencement Date to the extent provided in Section IV(B).
VII. CHANGES AFTER PLANS ARE APPROVED. If Tenant shall desire any
changes, alterations, or additions to the final Plans after they have been
approved by Landlord, Tenant shall submit a detailed written request or revised
Plans (the "Change Order") to Landlord for approval. If reasonable and
practicable and generally consistent with the Plans theretofore approved,
Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold approval, but all costs in connection
therewith, including without limitation construction costs, permit fees, and any
additional plans, drawing and engineering reports or other studies or tests, or
revisions of such existing items, shall be paid for by Tenant as a Tenant's Cost
under Section IX.
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VIII. UNUSED IMPROVEMENT ALLOWANCE. If all or any portion of any
Improvement Allowance shall not be used, Tenant shall be entitled to the savings
and Tenant shall receive a credit therefor to Base Rental.
IX. TENANT'S COST.
A. Any amounts that Tenant is required to pay under this Agreement
shall be referred to as "Tenant's Costs" herein. Tenant's Cost shall be deemed
Additional Rental under the Lease. Tenant shall deposit the estimated amount of
such Additional Rental with Landlord within 10 days after requested by Landlord.
In connection with submitting any cost analysis to Tenant under this Section,
Landlord may request Tenant's written approval of such analysis. Tenant shall
not unreasonably withhold such approval, and shall approve or disapprove the
same in writing within five (5) days after requested by Landlord. If Tenant
reasonably disapproved any such analysis, Tenant shall meet with the Space
Planner and eliminate or substitute items in order to reduce Tenant's Cost.
B. Any cost analysis based on a Space Plan or so-called "pricing
plan" will be preliminary in nature to the extent that: (1) Tenant thereafter
makes changes in the Working Drawings or the Work, (2) overtime labor is
required in order to substantially complete the Work by the Work Completion
Date, (3) concealed conditions are encountered on the job site, (4) new legal
requirements become effective following preparation of the estimate, or (5)
there are strikes, acts of God, shortages of materials or labor, or other causes
beyond Landlord's reasonable control.
X. COMPLETION.
A. Landlord shall be deemed to have "substantially completed" the
Work for purposes hereof if Landlord has caused all of the Work to be completed
substantially except for Punchlist Items.
B. Landlord reserves the right to substitute comparable or better
materials and items for those shown in the Plans, so long as they do not
materially and adversely affect the appearance or function of the Premises.
XI. WORK PERFORMED BY TENANT. Landlord, at Landlord's discretion, may
permit Tenant and Tenant's agents and contractors to enter the Premises prior to
completion of the Work in order to make the Premises ready for Tenant's use and
occupancy. If Landlord permits such entry prior to completion of the Work, then
such permission is conditioned upon Tenant and Tenant's agents, contractors,
workmen, mechanics, suppliers and invitees working in harmony and not
interfering with Landlord and Landlord's contractors in doing the Work or with
other tenants and occupants of the Building. If at any time such entry shall
cause or threaten to cause such disharmony or interference, Landlord shall have
the right to withdraw such permission upon twenty-four (24) hours oral or
written notice to Tenant. Tenant agrees that any such entry into the Premises
shall be deemed to be under all of the terms, covenants, condition and
provisions of the Lease (including, without limitation, all insurance
requirements), except as to the covenant to pay Rent thereunder, and further
agrees that Landlord shall not be liable in any way for any injury, loss or
damage which may occur to any items of work constructed by Tenant or to other
property of Tenant that may be placed in the Premises prior to completion of the
Work, the same being at Tenant's sole risk.
XII. LIABILITY. The parties acknowledges that Landlord is not an
architect or engineer, and that the Work will be designed and performed by
independent architects, engineers and contractors. Accordingly, Landlord does
not guarantee or warrant that the Plans will be free from errors or omissions,
nor that the Work will be free from defects, and Landlord shall have no
liability therefor.
XIII. CERTAIN DEFINITIONS.
A. "Work" herein means the construction of the improvements shown
on the final approved Plans, and any demolition, preparation or other work
required in connection therewith, including
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without limitation, any work required to be performed outside the Premises in
order to obtain building permits for the work to be performed within the
Premises (if Landlord elects to perform such work outside the Premises).
B. "Landlord's Space Planner" herein means the space planner (if
any) regularly used by Landlord and with whom Landlord has a written contractual
arrangement for space planning services at the Building.
C. "Finish Selections" herein means the type and color of floor and
wall coverings, wall paint and any other finishes.
D. "Plans" herein means, collectively, any Space Plan, Working
Drawings, or other plans, drawings or specifications, and Finish Selections (and
in the event of any inconsistency between any of the same, or revisions thereto,
the latest dated item approved by Landlord shall control). The Plans shall be
signed or initialed by Tenant, if requested by Landlord.
E. "Space Plan" herein means a preliminary floor plan, generally
showing demising walls, corridor doors, interior partition walls and interior
doors. The term "Space Plan" for purposes of this Agreement shall also refer to
any so-called "pricing plan", i.e. a more detailed Space Plan, drawn to scale,
showing: (1) any special walls, glass partitions or corridor doors, (2) any
restrooms, kitchens, computer rooms, file rooms and other special purpose rooms,
and any sinks or other plumbing facilities, or other special facilities or
equipment, (3) communications system, indicating telephone and computer outlet
locations, and (4) any other details or features reasonably required in order to
obtain preliminary cost estimate as described in Section IX above, or otherwise
reasonably requested by Landlord or Landlord's Space Planner.
F. "Working Drawings" herein means fully dimensioned architectural
construction drawings and specifications, and any required engineering drawings
(including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, ventilating and
heating), and shall include any applicable items described above for the Space
plan, and if applicable; (1) electrical outlet locations, circuits and
anticipated usage therefor, (2) reflected ceiling plan, including lighting,
switching, and any special ceiling specifications, (3) duct locations for
heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, (4) details of all
millwork, (5) dimensions of all equipment and cabinets to be built in, (6)
furniture plan showing details of space occupancy, (7) keying schedule, (8)
lighting arrangement, (9) location of print machines, equipment in lunch rooms,
concentrated file and library loadings and any other equipment or systems (with
brand names wherever possible) which require special consideration relative to
air conditioning, ventilation, electrical, plumbing, structural, fire
protection, life - fire safety system, or mechanical systems, (10) special
heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment and requirements, (11)
weight and location of heavy equipment, and anticipated loads for special usage
rooms, (12) demolition plan, (13) partition construction plan, (14) Finish
Selections, and any other details or features reasonably required in order to
obtain a more firm cost estimate as described in Section IX, above, or otherwise
reasonably requested by Landlord or Landlord's Space Planner.
XIV. INCORPORATION INTO LEASE; DEFAULT. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED BY THIS REFERENCE INTO THE
LEASE FULLY AS THOUGH SET FORTH THEREIN. In the event of any express
inconsistencies between the Lease and this Agreement, the latter shall govern
and control. Any default by a party hereunder shall constitute a default by that
party under the Lease and said party shall be subject to the remedies and other
provisions applicable thereto under the Lease.
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LANDLORD:
PAVILION PARTNERS, L.P.
By: Bentley Investments, Inc., its general partner
By: /s/ Katherine D. Andres
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Title: Secretary
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TENANT: QUALITY DIAGNOSTIC
CARDIOLOGY SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
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Jeffrey T. Arnold
Title: President
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Attest: /s/ A. Nichols
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Title: Secrertary
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EXHIBIT "E"
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. No sign, picture, advertisement or notice visible from the exterior of the
Demised Premises shall be installed, affixed, inscribed, painted or otherwise
displayed by Tenant on any part of the Demised Premises or the Building unless
the same is first approved by Landlord. Any such sign, picture, advertisement
or notice approved by Landlord shall be painted or installed for Tenant at
Tenant's cost by Landlord or by a party approved by Landlord. No awnings,
curtains, blinds, shares or screens shall be attached to or hung in, or used in
connection with any window or door of the Demised Premises without the prior
consent of Landlord, including approval by Landlord of the quality, type,
design, color and manner of attachment.
2. Tenant agrees that its use of electrical current shall never exceed the
capacity feeders, risers or wiring installation.
3. The Demised Premises shall not be used for storage of merchandise held for
sale to the general public. Tenant shall not do or permit to be done in or about
the Demised Premises or Project anything which shall increase the rate of
insurance on said Project or obstruct or interfere with the rights of other
lessees of Landlord or annoy them in any way, including, but not limited to,
using any musical instrument, making loud or unseemly noises, or singing, etc.
The Demised Premises shall not be used for sleeping or lodging. No cooking or
related activities shall be done or permitted by Tenant in the Demised Premises
except with permission of Landlord. Tenant will be permitted to use for its own
employees within the Demised Premises a small microwave oven and Underwriters'
Laboratory approved equipment for brewing coffee, tea, hot chocolate and similar
beverages, provided that such use is in accordance with all applicable federal,
state, county and city laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations. No
vending machines of any kind will be installed, permitted or used on any part of
the Demised Premises without the prior consent of Landlord. No part of said
Project or Demised Premises shall be used for gambling, immoral or other
unlawful purposes. No intoxicating beverage shall be sold in said or around the
Project or Demised Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord. No
area outside of the Demised Premises shall be used for storage purposes at any
time.
4. No birds or animals of any kind shall be brought into the Building (other
than trained seeing-eye dogs required to be used by the visually impaired). No
bicycles, motorcycles or other motorized vehicles shall be brought into the
Building.
5. The sidewalks, entrances, passages, corridors, halls, elevators and
stairways in the Building shall not be obstructed by Tenant or used for any
purposes other than those for which same were intended as ingress and egress. No
windows, floors or skylights that reflect or admit light into the Building shall
be covered or obstructed by Tenant. Toilets, wash basins and sinks shall not be
used for any purpose other than those for which they were constructed, and no
sweeping, rubbish or other obstructing or improper substances shall be thrown
therein. Any damage resulting to them, or to heating apparatus, from misuse by
Tenant or its employees, shall be borne by Tenant.
6. Only one (1) key for the Demised Premises will be furnished to Tenant
without charge. Landlord may make a reasonable charge for any additional keys.
Only one (1) access card for the Building will be furnished to Tenant without
charge. Landlord may make a reasonable charge for any additional access cards.
No additional lock, latch or bolt of any kind shall be placed upon any door nor
shall any changes be made in existing locks without written consent of Landlord
and Tenant shall in each such case furnish Landlord with a key for any such
lock. At the termination of the Lease, Tenant shall return to Landlord all keys
and access cards furnished to Tenant by Landlord, or otherwise procured by
Tenant, and in the event of loss of any keys or access cards so furnished,
Tenant shall pay to Landlord the cost thereof.
7. Landlord shall have the right to prescribe the weight, position, and manner
of installation of heavy articles such as safes, machines and other equipment
brought into the Building. No safes, furniture, boxes, large
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parcels or other kind of freight shall be taken to or from the Demised Premises
or allowed in any elevator, hall or corridor except at times allowed by
Landlord. No deliveries shall be made in passenger elevators. Tenant shall make
prior arrangements with Landlord for use of freight elevator for the purpose of
transporting such articles and such articles may be taken in or out of said
Building only between or during such hours as may be arranged with and designed
by Landlord. The persons employed to move the same must be approved by Landlord.
No hand trucks, except those equipped with rubber tires and side guards, shall
be permitted in the Building. No hand trucks shall be permitted in any passenger
elevator. In no event shall any weight to be placed upon any floor by Tenant so
as to exceed the design conditions of the floors at the applicable locations.
8. Tenant shall not cause or permit any gases, liquids or odors to be produced
upon or permeate from the Demised Premises, and no flammable, combustible or
explosive fluid, chemical, substance or item (including, without limitation,
natural Christmas trees) shall be brought into the Building.
9. Every person, including Tenant, its employees and visitors, entering and
leaving the Building may be questioned by watchman as to that person's business
therein and may be required to sign such person's name on a form provided by
Landlord for registering such person; provided that, except for emergencies or
other extraordinary circumstances, such procedures shall not be required between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., on all days except Saturdays, Sunday, and
Holidays. Landlord may also implement a card access security system to control
access during such other times. Landlord shall not be liable for excluding any
person from the Building during such other times, or for admission of any person
to the Building at any time, or for damages or loss or theft resulting therefrom
to any person, including Tenant.
10. Unless agreed to in writing by Landlord, Tenant shall not employ any person
other than Landlord's contractors for the purpose of cleaning and taking care of
the Demised Premises. Cleaning service will not be furnished on nights when
rooms are occupied after 6:30 p.m., unless, by agreement in writing, services is
extended to a later hour for specifically designated rooms. Landlord shall not
be responsible for any loss, theft, mysterious disappearance of or damage to,
any property, however occurring. Only persons authorized by Landlord may furnish
ice, drinking water, towels, and other similar services within the Building and
only at hours and under regulations fixed by Landlord.
11. No connection shall be made to the electric wires or gas or electric
fixtures, without the consent in writing on each occasion of Landlord. All
glass, locks and trimmings in or upon the doors and windows of the Demised
Premises shall be kept whole and in good repair. Tenant shall not injure,
overload or deface the Building, the woodwork or the walls of the Demised
Premises, nor permit any noisome, noxious, noisy or offensive business.
12. If Tenant requires wiring for a bell or buzzer system, such wiring shall be
done by the electrician of Landlord only, and no outside wiring persons shall be
allowed to do work of this kind unless by the written permission of Landlord or
its representatives. If telegraph or telephonic service is desired, the wiring
for same shall be approved by Landlord, and no boring or cutting for wiring
shall be done unless approved by Landlord or its representatives, as stated. The
electric current shall not be used for power or heating unless written
permission to do so shall first have been obtained from Landlord or its
representatives in writing, and at an agreed cost to Tenant.
13. Tenant and its employees and invitees shall observe and obey all parking
and traffic regulations as imposed by Landlord. All vehicles shall be parked
only in areas designated therefor by Landlord.
14. Canvassing, peddling, soliciting and distribution of handbills or any other
written materials in the Building are prohibited, and Tenant shall cooperate to
prevent the same.
15. Landlord shall have the right to change the name of the Building and/or the
Project and to change the street address of the Building, provided that in the
case of a change in the street address, Landlord shall give Tenant not less that
180 days' prior notice of the change, unless the change is required by
governmental authority.
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16. The directory of the Building will be provided for the display of the name
and location of the tenants. And additional name which Tenant shall desire to
place upon said directory must first be approved by Landlord, and if so
approved, a reasonable charge will be made therefor.
17. Tenant, in order to obtain maximum effectiveness of the cooling system,
shall lower and close the blinds (at not less than a 45 degrees angle) or drapes
when the sun's rays are directly in windows of the Demised Premises. Tenant
shall not remove the standard blinds installed in the Demised Premises. Tenant
shall not place items on window sills in the Demised Premises.
18. Smoking is prohibited in the main building lobby, public corridors,
elevator lobbies, service elevator vestibules, stairwells, restrooms and other
common areas within the Building.
19. Landlord may waive any one or more of these Rules and Regulations for the
benefit of any particular lessee, but no such waiver by Landlord shall be
construed as a waiver of such Rules and Regulations in favor of any other
lessee, nor prevent Landlord from thereafter enforcing any such Rules and
Regulations against any or all of the other lessees of the Building.
20. These Rules and Regulations are supplemental to, and shall not be construed
to in any way modify or amend, in whole or in part, the terms, covenants,
agreements and conditions of any lease of any premises in the Building.
21. Landlord reserves the right to make such other and reasonable Rules and
Regulations as in its judgment may from time to time be needed for the safety,
care and cleanliness of the Buildings and the Land, and for the preservation of
good order therein.
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EXHIBIT "F"
BUILDING MOVING POLICY/RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following rules pertain to (i) moving Tenant's furniture, equipment and
supplies into or out of the Building, and (ii) the delivery of substantial
amounts of equipment, furniture or supplies to existing tenants in the Building.
Any movers that do not adhere to the following rules will not be allowed to
enter the Building or will be required to discontinue the move.
1. No move into or out of the Building shall take place during normal
business hours of the Building. Moves must be scheduled after 5:30 p.m. on
weekdays or during weekends and holidays.
2. Building management must be notified at least ten (10) days prior to
your proposed moving date in order to coordinate dates and the details of the
move. A representative of the moving company must contact the management office
at least five (5) days prior to the proposed moving date. The service elevator,
which must be used for your move, will be available only if the management
office has been timely notified.
3. All moving company employees should be in uniform or wear some form of
identification. All moving company employees must be bonded.
4. There will be no smoking inside of the building by any employee of the
moving company.
5. Prior to the move, the moving company must submit a Certificate of
Insurance naming Landlord as an additional insured. The moving company must
carry insurance with at least the following coverage:
(a) Worker's compensation insurance in the amount of $100,000.
(b) Comprehensive General Liability insurance shall include coverage for
hazards on premises-operation, elevators, products and completed operations
and also personal injury coverage and contractual liability coverage
designating the assumption of liability under performance of the act of
moving. Such insurance shall be in limits no less than $500,000 per person
bodily; and $500,000 per occurrence for property damage. Property damage
insurance shall be in broad form, including completed operations.
(c) An umbrella policy with a limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Each moving company transporting supplies, furniture, and/or equipment
through the Building shall secure and present to the building manager a
certificate reflecting these coverages at least twenty-four (24) hours before
the move takes place. Please make sure your moving company meets the above
requirements so they will be permitted to move your practice to the Building.
6. The route to be followed in the Building during the move must be
approved by Landlord. The moving company must provide and install adequate
protective coverings on all vulnerable corners, walls, door facings, elevator
cabs and other areas along the route to be followed during the move. These areas
will be inspected for damage after the move.
7. Clean masonite sections must be used as runners on all finished floor
areas where heavy furniture or equipment is being moved with wheel or skid type
dollies. The masonite must be at least one-fourth inch think. All sections of
masonite should be taped to prevent sliding.
8. Do not stick duct tape onto the floors, walls, door jambs, or doors.
9. All vendor and moving company boxes and cartons are to be removed from
the premises by the vendor or moving company. They are not to be disposed of in
the dumpster.
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10. It is the Tenant's responsibility to notify Landlord of items to be
moved which are unusually large or heavy (in excess of 3,500 pounds) or which
may require review by Landlord. Dimensions and weight may prohibit the safe
transport and placement within acceptable structural guidelines. Any large items
that cannot be placed in the service elevator will require special hoisting
arrangements which will be made through the Landlord. Tenant's Moving company
should include in the bid price to the Tenant any additional charges required
for extra services which may need to be provided by the moving company to hoist
large items.
11. Access control personnel will be notified as to the move-in schedule
and will monitor the progress of the move. Any changes in the move-in schedule
must be reported to Landlord or Landlord's representative immediately. An
emergency phone number will be required by the access control personnel for the
moving company's supervisor and for the Tenant's representative responsible for
coordinating the move.
12. When ordering equipment, furniture, supplies, etc. at any time before
or after your move, please specify "Inside Delivery" to your suite, because
Landlord is not responsible for deliveries to your suite.
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EXHIBIT "G"
SPECIAL STIPULATIONS
1. Tenant Improvement Allowance. Landlord shall provide a Tenant Improvement
Allowance in the amount of $0.208 per usable square foot of space per month
of the Lease term occurring from and after the Commencement Date. For
example, if the Commencement Date is November 1, 1996, the Tenant
Improvement Allowance will be Twenty Thousand, Three Hundred Six and 21/100
Dollars ($20,306.21) [$20,306.21 = 1,842 u.s.f. x $0.208/u.s.f./month of
term x 53 months]. The Tenant Improvement Allowance shall be applied to
the cost of space planning and for construction improvements. Any
additional costs of the Tenant Improvements or Space Planning shall be
payable by Tenant. The payment to be made by Landlord pursuant to this
paragraph 1 shall be deemed to satisfy in full Landlord's obligation to
provide a Tenant Improvement Allowance under the Lease.
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EXHIBIT "H"
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON
GUARANTY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
In consideration of the letting by Pavilion Partners, L.P.
("Landlord") to QUALITY DIAGNOSTIC CARDIOLOGY SERVICES, INC. ("Tenant") pursuant
to a Lease Agreement dated _________________________ (the "Lease") of premises
described therein, the delivery of which lease is conditioned upon the execution
and delivery of this Guaranty, and the payment of One Dollar ($1.00) to the
undersigned by Landlord, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged by the undersigned, the undersigned (hereinafter collectively
called the "Guarantor") does hereby unconditionally guarantee the full, prompt
and complete performance by Tenant of all of the terms, covenants, conditions
and agreements contained in the Lease on the part of Tenant to be performed,
including specifically, without limitation, the obligation to pay all rents and
any other charges or obligations therein set forth, together with any and all
renewal or renewals, extension or extensions, modification or modifications
thereof, and substitution or substitutions therefor( all such obligations being
hereinafter called the "Obligations").
Guarantor waives presentment, demand, dishonor, notice of dishonor,
protest, and all other notices whatsoever, including, without limitation,
notices of acceptance hereof, of the existence or creation of the Obligations,
and of all defaults, disputes or controversies with Tenant, and of the
settlement, compromise or adjustment thereof. Guarantor agrees that Landlord
shall have full authority, without obtaining the consent of, giving notice to,
or affecting the liability of Guarantor, to make changes of terms, to extend
time to pay, to release the whole or any part of the Obligations, to settle or
compound differences for less than the full amount owing under the Lease, to
accept notes, trade acceptances or any other form of obligation for the
Obligations, to make arrangements or settlements in or out of court in the case
of receivership, liquidation, readjustment, bankruptcy, reorganization,
arrangement or an assignment for the benefit of creditors and to do anything,
whether or not herein specified, which may be done or waived by or between
Landlord and Tenant. The making of such arrangements, settlements, compromises,
adjustments, extensions of time and so forth shall not diminish, discharge,
modify, reduce extinguish or otherwise affect the liability of Guarantor
hereunder for the full amount owing under the Lease. Guarantor further agrees
that no act or omission on the part of Landlord shall in any way affect, impede
or impair this guaranty.
This guaranty shall be enforceable without Landlord having (i) to
proceed against Tenant (any right to require Landlord to take action against
Tenant as required by O.C.G.A. (S) 10-7-24 being hereby expressly waived) or
against any security for any payments due under the Lease, or (ii) to exercise
any of Landlord's remedies under the Lease; and shall be effective regardless of
the solvency or insolvency of Tenant, any reorganization, merger or
consolidation of Tenant, any change in the composition, nature, personnel or
location of Tenant, or any bankruptcy, receivership, liquidation, reorganization
or other proceeding involving Tenant.
This guaranty shall be binding upon and enforceable against each
person and entity executing this guaranty and upon the respective heirs, legal
representatives, successors and assigns of each such person and entity. The
liability of each person and entity executing this guaranty and the heirs, legal
representatives, successors and assigns of each such entity and person hereunder
is joint and several, primary and unconditional, and shall not be subject to any
claim of offset, counterclaim or defense of Tenant.
This guaranty shall be irrevocable, absolute and unconditional and
shall remain in full force and effect as to Guarantor until such time as all of
the Obligations shall have been paid or satisfied in full. No delay or failure
on the part of Landlord in the exercise of any right or remedy shall operate as
a waiver thereof, and no single or partial exercise by Landlord of any right or
remedy shall preclude other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any
other right or remedy. Guarantor agrees that this guaranty shall not be
affected by reason of
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assertion by Landlord against Tenant of any rights or remedies reserved to
Landlord in the Lease, or by reason of any summary or other proceedings against
Tenant, or by the amendment or modification of the Lease with or without notice
to, or consent of, the Guarantor.
This guaranty shall remain in full force and effect, and Guarantor
shall continue to be liable for the payment of all amounts owing under the Lease
in accordance with the original terms of the documents and instruments
evidencing the same, notwithstanding the commencement of any bankruptcy,
reorganization or other debtor relief proceeding by or against Tenant, and
notwithstanding any modification, discharge or extension of the Obligations, any
modification or amendment of any document or instrument evidencing any of the
Obligations, any stay of the exercise by Landlord of any of its rights and
remedies against Tenant with respect to any of the Obligations, or any cure of
any default by Tenant under any document or instrument evidencing any of the
Obligations, which may be effected in connection with any such proceeding,
whether permanent or temporary, and notwithstanding any assent thereto by
Landlord.
Landlord may, without notice of any kind, sell, assign or transfer the
Lease, and in such event each and every immediate and successive assignee,
transferee or holder of the Lease shall have the right to enforce this guaranty,
by suit or otherwise, for the benefit of such assignee, transferee or holder, as
fully as if such person were herein by name specifically give such rights,
powers and benefits, but Landlord shall have an unimpaired right to enforce this
guaranty for its benefit as to so much of the Obligations as Landlord has not
sold, assigned, or transferred.
This guaranty has been made and delivered in the State of Georgia and
shall be governed by, construed under and interpreted and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the State of Georgia. Wherever possible, each provision of
this guaranty shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid
under applicable law, but if any provision of this guaranty shall be prohibited
by or be invalid under such law, such provision shall be ineffective to the
extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of
such provision or the remaining provisions of this guaranty.
Guarantor hereby submits to personal jurisdiction in the State of
Georgia for the enforcement of this guaranty and waives any and all personal
rights under the laws of the State of Georgia or the United States to object to
jurisdiction within the State of Georgia for the purposes of litigation to
enforce this guaranty. In the event that such litigation is commenced,
Guarantor agrees that service of process may be made, and personal jurisdiction
over Guarantor obtained, by the serving of a copy of the summons and complaint
upon Guarantor at the following address:
344 DeClaire Way
Marietta, GA 30067
Nothing contained herein shall prevent Landlord from bringing any action or
exercising any rights against any security given to Landlord by Tenant or
Guarantor, or against Guarantor personally, or against any property of
Guarantor, within any other state. Commencement of any such action or
proceeding in any other state shall not constitute a waiver of the agreement
that the laws of the State of Georgia shall govern the rights and obligations of
Guarantor and Landlord hereunder or of the submission made by Guarantor to
personal jurisdiction within the State of Georgia. The aforesaid means of
obtaining personal jurisdiction and perfecting service of process are not
intended to be exclusive but are cumulative and in addition to all other means
of obtaining personal jurisdiction and perfecting service of process now or
hereafter provided by the laws of the State of Georgia.
Guarantor warrants and represents to Landlord that any financial
statements heretofore delivered by Guarantor to Landlord were true and correct
in all respects as of the date delivered to Landlord. At any time this Guaranty
is in effect, Guarantor shall, upon ten (10) days prior written notice from
Landlord, provide
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Landlord with a current financial statement and financial statements of two (2)
years prior to the current financial statement year. Such statements shall be
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and, if
such is the normal practice of Guarantor, shall be audited by an independent
certified public accountant.
Guarantor agrees that Guarantor shall have no right to recover against
Tenant by way of subrogation to the rights of Landlord on account of any payment
by Guarantor to Landlord until all of the Obligations have been paid and
satisfied in full, and Guarantor hereby waives, releases and relinquishes any
such rights of subrogation to such extent.
If Guarantor is a corporation, Guarantor and the persons executing
this guaranty as officers of the Guarantor represent that Guarantor has full
corporate authority to execute this guaranty and that the officers executing
this guaranty are duly authorized to execute this guaranty on behalf of the
corporation, and that there is no provision in its charter or bylaws that in any
way conflicts with or prevents the execution, delivery or performance of this
guaranty by Guarantor. Guarantor further represents that there is no provision
of any other agreement by which Guarantor is bound that in any way conflicts
with or prevents the execution, delivery or performance of this guaranty by
Guarantor.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor has executed, sealed and delivered this
guaranty, all this 16th day of September, 1996.
INDIVIDUAL
**Signed, sealed and delivered in the /s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold (SEAL)
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presence of:
Name: Jeffrey T. Arnold
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/s/ Jeanine M. Magnon
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Unofficial Witness Address: 344 DeClaire Way
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Marietta, GA 30067
/s/ Vicki Baker
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Notary Public
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My Commission Expires:
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Notary Public, Gwinnett County, Georgia
My Commission Expires March 9, 1999
(NOTARIAL SEAL)
**SIGNATURE IS TO BE WITNESSED BY AN INDIVIDUAL (AS UNOFFICIAL WITNESS) AND BY A
NOTARY PUBLIC WHO SHOULD AFFIX HIS OR HER NOTARIAL SEAL AND INDICATE THE
EXPIRATION DATE OF HIS OR HER COMMISSION BELOW THE SIGNATURE LINE
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EXHIBIT 10.31
SUBLEASE AGREEMENT
THIS SUBLEASE AGREEMENT (this "Sublease') is made and entered into as
of the 30 day of March, 1998, by and between QUALITY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, INC.,
a Georgia corporation, formerly known as Quality Diagnostic Cardiology Services,
Inc., (the "Sublandlord") and CARD GUARD USA, INC., a Georgia corporation (the
"Subtenant"), to be effective as of the "Commencement Date", as hereinafter
defined.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Sublandlord, by Lease Agreement dated September 16, 1996,
(the "Master Lease"), leased from Pavilion Partners, L.P. (the "Landlord") Suite
370 comprising 2,093 rentable square feet (the "Premises"), of that certain
building located at 1100 Lake Hearn Drive, Atlanta, Georgia (the "Building"),
such Premises being more particularly described on Exhibit B to the Master Lease
(a copy of which Master Lease is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part
hereof); and
WHEREAS, Subtenant desires to sublease the Premises on the terms and
conditions set forth below;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN and NO/100
Dollars, the mutual promises set forth below, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, do hereby agree as follows:
1. Premises; Term
Sublandlord hereby subleases to Subtenant, and Subtenant hereby subleases
from Sublandlord, the Premises for a term (the "Sublease Term") commencing on
the date (the "Commencement Date") which is the earlier of (i) the date of
occupancy agreed to by Sublandlord and Subtenant, or (ii) March ____, 1998, and
ending March 30, 2001 (the "Expiration Date") unless sooner terminated according
to the terms hereof.
2. Subordination
This Sublease is hereby expressly made subject and subordinate to the
Master Lease and shall be upon the same terms, covenants and conditions provided
in the Master Lease as applicable to the Premises (except such as by their
nature are inapplicable to or inconsistent with this Sublease or as otherwise
provided herein). Subtenant acknowledges that its possession and use of the
Premises shall at all times be subject to the rights of Landlord set forth in
the Master Lease. Sublandlord shall have no liability to Subtenant for any acts
of the Landlord pursuant to the Master Lease. The provisions of the Master Lease
pertaining to the Premises are deemed included herein and made a part hereof
("Sublandlord" being substituted for "Landlord" and "Subtenant" being
substituted for "Tenant"), except that Subtenant's obligations for each subject
addressed in this Sublease, including rental obligations, are limited to the
terms of this Sublease.
3. Obligations Under Master Lease
For the purposes of this Sublease only, from and after the Commencement
Date, and only with respect to matters first accruing thereafter, Subtenant
hereby assumes all of the responsibilities and obligations to be performed on
the part of Sublandlord as tenant under the Master Lease with respect to the
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Premises for the entire Sublease Term (other than the obligations to pay rent
and additional rent and other amounts which are governed by this Sublease).
Subtenant covenants and agrees not to do, permit or allow, by anyone under
Subtenant's control, any act which would violate or constitute a breach of or a
default under the Master Lease. Upon any breach by Subtenant of any of the
terms, covenants, or agreements to be performed or observed under this Sublease
by Subtenant, which breach is not cured within the applicable notice and cure
period under the Master Lease, Sublandlord may exercise any of the rights given
to the Landlord under the Master Lease, subject to the limitations thereof and
hereof, and the exercise thereof shall not be in derogation of, but shall be in
addition to any other remedies available to Sublandlord, hereunder or under law
or equity.
4. Termination
In the event the Master Lease is terminated pursuant to its terms prior to
the expiration of the term of this Sublease, this Sublease shall automatically
cease and terminate as of the date upon which the Master Lease is terminated.
Upon any such termination of the Master Lease, all rent due hereunder shall be
prorated from the first day of the month of termination. Neither party, provided
it is not responsible for a default causing such termination, shall have any
further obligation or liability to the other arising out of this Sublease except
for the payment by Subtenant of such amounts of rent as so prorated and any
other amounts accrued as of the date of termination, and except for rights or
obligations that had accrued prior to the effective date of the termination of
this Sublease. To the extent that Sublandlord has over (30) days' notice of such
termination, Sublandlord agrees to give Subtenant reasonable notice at least
thirty (30) days prior to any such termination date, and shall in any event
forward any such notice of termination to Subtenant promptly upon receipt.
5. Rent
A. Base Rental
Subtenant shall pay Sublandlord the Base Rental, as defined in the Master
Lease, for the Premises during the Sublease Term which, as of the date hereof,
is $3,328.00 per month. The Base Rental shall be payable in advance in equal
monthly installments beginning on the Commencement Date and continuing on the
25th day of each and every month thereafter ("Due Date"), during the Sublease
Term, without demand, deduction, set-off or abatement whatsoever. Said payments
of Base Rental shall be made directly to Sublandlord at the address of
Sublandlord set forth herein. Appropriate prorations shall be made in the event
the Commencement Date is not a Due Date or in the event that the Sublease
terminates prior to a Due Date.
B. Additional Rental
Subtenant shall also pay Sublandlord, any and all Additional Rental, as
defined in the Master Lease, as and when the same shall become due and payable
under the provisions of the Master Lease. Subtenant shall remit the Additional
Rental for each month to Sublandlord on the Due Date of the successive month
which, as of the date hereof, is $0.00 per month. Any year-end adjustment of
Additional Rental pursuant to Section 7(ii) or (iii) of the Master Lease shall
be prorated between Sublandlord and Subtenant based on Commencement or
Termination Date, as the case may be and at the time of adjustment between
Landlord and Sublandlord for any full calendar year.
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C. Late Charge
Any rental amounts not received within five (5) days of when due shall bear
interest at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month until paid.
6. Condition of Premises
Subtenant represents that it has made a thorough examination and inspection
of the Premises and is familiar with the condition of such property, and
Subtenant agrees to accept the Premises in their "as is" condition, as of the
date of this Sublease. Subtenant agrees that it enters into this Sublease
without any representations or warranties by Sublandlord, its agents,
representatives, servants or employees or any other person, as to the condition
or use by Subtenant of the Premises.
7. Exclusion from Master Lease
The following Articles or Sections of the Master Lease are expressly
excluded from this Sublease and shall not apply to Subtenant: any renewal
options, or options to lease additional space in the Building, or rights of
first refusal with regard to space in the Building. Subtenant acknowledges and
agrees the such rights are personal to Sublandlord and that Subtenant shall have
no rights to exercise such options and renewals, if any, contained in the Master
Lease.
8. Services, Utilities, Maintenance and airs
Subtenant acknowledges and agrees that Sublandlord shall provide, only via
the Landlord, maintenance or repair of the Premises, utilities or services
described as being provided by the Landlord in the Master Lease. Subtenant
agrees that, in cooperation with the Sublandlord, it shall look solely to the
Landlord and not to Sublandlord for the rendition of all such services and the
performance of all obligations required to be furnished and performed in the
Premises. Subtenant shall receive directly from the Landlord all services and
utilities and the performance of all obligations which the Landlord is required
to provide in and for the benefit of the Premises, and Sublandlord shall have no
liability whatsoever in the event that Landlord fails to furnish or perform any
such services or obligations during the Sublease Term. However, Sublandlord
agrees to cooperate with Subtenant in good faith, in dealings with and notices
to Landlord regarding services, utilities, maintenance and repair of the
Premises.
9. Additional Services
Subtenant covenants and agrees to pay any fees and expenses assessed by
Landlord pursuant to the Master Lease resulting from Subtenant's use and
occupancy of the Premises. In addition, if other services not provided by
Landlord (the "Other Services") are obtained for the benefit of Subtenant,
Subtenant shall bear all of such costs, and Sublandlord agrees to cooperate with
Subtenant, to the extent reasonably requested, in obtaining such Other Services,
provided same are at no cost to Sublandlord.
10. Use of Premises
Subtenant shall use the Premises only for the "Permitted Use" as defined in
the Master Lease, and shall not use the Premises for any use or purpose which
would violate the Master Lease. Subtenant shall not change the use of the
Premises without the prior written consent of the Sublandlord, in its reasonable
discretion and Landlord, in the manner provided in the Master Lease. During the
Sublease Term, Subtenant agrees to assume any responsibility previously borne by
Sublandlord in its capacity as tenant under the Master Lease regarding the
Occupational Safety Health Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
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and the legal use or adaptability of the Premises and the compliance thereof to
all applicable laws and regulations enforced during the Sublease Term; provided,
however, that Sublandlord shall be responsible for and shall indemnify and hold
harmless Subtenant with respect to all such compliance of the Premises up to the
Commencement Date.
11. Alterations
Subtenant shall make no alterations, additions, installations or
improvements of any kind ("Alterations") to the Premises without the prior
written consent of Landlord (in accordance with the Master Lease) and
Sublandlord, in its reasonable discretion. Any Alterations made to the Premises
with consent shall be at the sole cost and expense of Subtenant, and Subtenant
agrees to restore the Premises to their condition as of the Commencement Date at
its sole cost if so requested by Sublandlord or Landlord at the end of the
Sublease Term. Any and all approved Alterations shall be made in conformity with
the applicable terms and conditions of the Master Lease. Subtenant shall submit
its proposed Alterations, simultaneously to Landlord and Sublandlord for
consent, subject to the provisions of the Master Lease.
12. Assignment and Subletting
A. Consent Required
Subtenant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign, transfer,
mortgage, sublet, or otherwise transfer or encumber all or any part of
Subtenant's interest in this Sublease or the Premises without the prior written
consent of the Landlord (in accordance with the apple provisions of the Master
Lease) and Sublandlord, in Sublandlord's reasonable discretion. Any actual or
attempted assignment, transfer, mortgage, encumbrance or subletting without such
consent shall be void, and shall constitute a breach of this Sublease, subject
to the applicable notice and cure provisions of the Master Lease.
B. No Release
Regardless of any consent by Sublandlord, no subletting or assignment shall
release Subtenant of Subtenant's obligation, or alter the primary liability of
Subtenant to pay the Base Rental, Additional Rental, and to perform all other
obligations to be performed by Subtenant hereunder. The acceptance of rent by
Sublandlord from any other person shall not be deemed a waiver by Sublandlord of
any provision hereof. Consent to one assignment or subletting shall not be
deemed consent to any subsequent assignment or subletting. In the event of
default by any assignee of Subtenant or any successor of Subtenant in the
performance of any of the terms hereof, Sublandlord may proceed directly against
Subtenant without the necessity of exhausting remedies against said assignee or
such additional sublessee.
C. Fees
In the event Subtenant shall assign or sublet the Premises or request the
consent of Sublandlord to any assignment or subletting, or if Subtenant shall
request the consent of Sublandlord for any act that Subtenant proposes to do,
then Subtenant shall reimburse Sublandlord for any fees Sublandlord is required
to pay as tenant pursuant to the Master Lease, by reason of such act. Should
Sublandlord be required to pay any sums to Landlord to obtain Landlord's
approval of this Sublease, Subtenant shall not be required to reimburse
Sublandlord for any such sums.
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13. Consents and Approvals
Sublandlord shall not be liable for any damages if Sublandlord withholds or
delays any consent or approval requested by Subtenant, and as to any consent or
approval which the Sublandlord has agreed in writing not to unreasonably
withhold or delay, Subtenant shall have only the remedy of specific performance
or injunction.
14. Indemnity
Subtenant shall indemnify and hold harmless Sublandlord and the Landlord
from and against any and all claims arising from Subtenant's use of the
Premises, or from the conduct of Subtenant's business or from any activity, work
or thing done, permitted or allowed by Subtenant in or about the Premises or the
Project (as defined in the Lease), and shall further indemnify and hold harmless
the Sublandlord and the Landlord from and against any all claims arising from
any breach or default in the performance of any obligation on Subtenant's part
to be performed under the terms of this Sublease, or arising from any negligence
of Subtenant or any of Subtenant's agents, contractors, or employees, and from
and against all costs, attorneys' fees, expenses and liabilities incurred in the
defense of any such claim or any action or proceeding brought thereon. Subtenant
agrees that should any action or proceeding be brought against Sublandlord or
the Landlord by reason of any such claim, upon notice from Sublandlord or the
Landlord, Subtenant shall defend the same at Subtenant's expense by counsel
reasonably satisfactory to Sublandlord.
Subtenant, as a material part of the consideration to Sublandlord, hereby
assumes all risk of damage to property or injury to persons, in, upon or about
the Premises arising from Subtenant's use of the Premises, and Subtenant hereby
waives all claims in respect thereof against Sublandlord. Subtenant hereby
agrees that Sublandlord shall not be liable for injury to Subtenant's business
or any loss of income therefrom, or for damage to the goods, wares, merchandise
or other property of Subtenant, Subtenant's shareholders, employees, invitees,
customers or any other person in or about the Premises, nor shall Sublandlord be
liable for injury to any person including Subtenant's shareholders, employees,
agents or contractors, whether such damage or injury is caused by or results
from fire, steam, electricity, gas, water or rain, or from the breakage,
leakage, obstruction or other defects of pipes, sprinklers, wires, appliances,
plumbing, air conditioning or lighting fixtures, or from any other cause whether
the said damage or injury results from conditions arising upon the Premises or
upon portions of the Building, or from other sources or places, and regardless
of whether the cause of such damage or injury or the means of repairing the same
is inaccessible to Subtenant. Sublandlord shall not be liable for any damages
arising from any act, omission or neglect of the Landlord or any tenant of the
Building.
15. Insurance
Sublandlord shall have no obligation to provide insurance or perform any
repair, replacement, or any other requirement imposed upon the Landlord as
landlord pursuant to the Master Lease in the event of damage to all of or any
part of the Building. Subtenant shall obtain and maintain insurance policies
identical to those required to be maintained by Sublandlord as tenant pursuant
to the Master Lease and Sublandlord and Landlord shall be named as additional
insureds. Subtenant acknowledges and agrees that the Landlord and Sublandlord
shall not be responsible or liable to Subtenant for any loss or damage at the
Premises.
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16. Estoppel Certificate
A. Requirements
Subtenant shall, at any time, upon not less than ten (10) days' prior
written notice from Sublandlord, execute, acknowledge and deliver to Sublandlord
a statement in writing (i) certifying that this Sublease is unmodified and in
full force and effect (or, if modified, stating the nature of such modification
and certifying that this Sublease, as so modified, is in full force and effect)
and the extent to which the rent and other charges are paid in advance, if any;
and (ii) acknowledging that there are not, to Subtenant's knowledge, any uncured
defaults on the part of Sublandlord hereunder, or specifying such defaults if
any are claimed. Any such statement may be conclusively relied upon by any
prospective assignee or mortgagees of the Premises.
B. Failure to Comply
Subtenant's failure to provide such statement within such times shall be a
default by Subtenant under this Sublease, and shall be conclusive upon Subtenant
(i) that this Sublease is in full force and effect, without modification except
as may be represented by Sublandlord; (ii) that there are no uncured defaults in
the performance by Sublandlord or Landlord; and (iii) that not more than one
month's rent has been paid in advance.
17. Eminent Domain
In the event of any condemnation of the Premises, all awards and
compensation, or proceeds payable to Sublandlord pursuant to the Master Lease
shall be the property of Sublandlord. No part of any condemnation awards,
compensation or proceeds shall be payable to Subtenant.
18. Rules and Regulations
Subtenant shall faithfully observe and comply with all rules and
regulations described in or annexed to the Master Lease, as amended from time to
time.
19. Tax on Tenant's Personal Property
Subtenant shall pay all taxes levied or assessed upon Subtenant's personal
property and shall deliver satisfactory evidence of such payment to Sublandlord,
if requested.
20. Right to Additional Space
Subtenant acknowledges that it shall have no rights under this Sublease to
lease any other space in the Building.
21. Guaranty
In order to induce Sublandlord to execute this Sublease, and for other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the undersigned party identified as "Guarantor" on the signature
page of this Sublease agree to enter into and simultaneously with the execution
of this Sublease has entered into a Guaranty attached hereto as Exhibit "B".
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22. Arbitration
Any dispute arising out of this Sublease shall, at the option of either
party, be settled by arbitration. Within ten (10) days after either party shall
have requested arbitration in writing, the parties shall agree on an impartial
arbitrator, and failing agreement, such arbitrator shall be selected by the
American Arbitration Association at the request of either party. The arbitration
shall be conducted in accordance with the then current rules of commercial
arbitration of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the award
granted by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction
thereof. Fees, costs and expenses of the arbitrator shall be borne by the party
against whom the arbitration shall be determined, or in such proportions as the
arbitrator shall designate.
23. Abatement of Rent
Should Sublandlord receive an abatement of rent under the Master Lease,
such abatement shall be passed through and inure to the benefit of Subtenant.
24. Severability
The invalidity of any provision of this Sublease as determined by a court
of competent jurisdiction shall in no way affect the validity of any other
provision hereof.
25. Time of Essence
Time is of the essence of this Sublease.
26. Captions
Captions of Articles or subdivisions thereof are not a part hereof and are
intended for reference purposes.
27. Notices
All notices or demands given or required to be given hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be sent by hand delivery, overnight courier, or by certified
or registered mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the parties'
addresses set forth below or to each other address as either party may specify
in writing in accordance with this notice provision. Any such notice so given
shall be deemed given and shall be effective on the day of its receipt by the
respective party. Sublandlord shall promptly forward copies of notices from
Landlord to Subtenant upon receipt.
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY:
Sublandlord: Quality Diagnostic Services, Inc.
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3399 Peachtree Road, N.E., Suite 400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Attention: W. Michael Heekin
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with a copy to:
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, L.L.P.
First Union Plaza, Suite 1400
999 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Attention: James Walker, IV
Subtenant: Card Guard USA, Inc.
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229 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Attention: Michael Rosenzweig
With a copy to:
Rogers & Hardin, L.L.P.
2700 International Tower
229 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Attention: Michael Rosenzweig
AFTER OCCUPANCY:
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Sublandlord: Quality Diagnostic Services, Inc.
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3399 Peachtree Road, N.E., Suite 400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Attention: W. Michael Heekin
with a copy to:
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, L.L.P.
First Union Plaza, Suite 1400
999 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Attention: James Walker, IV
Subtenant: Card Guard USA, Inc.
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1100 Lake Hearn Drive, Suite 370
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
Attention: Michael Elias
With a copy to:
Rogers & Hardin, L.L.P.
2700 International Tower
229 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Attention: Michael Rosenzweig
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28. Brokers
Subtenant warrants and represents to Sublandlord that it has dealt with no
broker or real estate agent or made no agreement or created any liability with
respect to this Sublease and/or the Premises or in connection with the payment
of brokerage or other commissions to anyone, and Subtenant hereby agrees to
indemnify, defend and hold Sublandlord harmless from and against all liability,
cost, or expense arising out of the claims of any other broker or real estate
agent claiming by, through or under Subtenant for a commission in connection
with this Sublease and/or the transaction contemplated by this Sublease.
Sublandlord warrants and represents to Subtenant that it has dealt with no
broker or real estate agent or made no agreement or created any liability with
respect to this Sublease and/or the Premises or in connection with the payment
of brokerage or other commissions to anyone, and Sublandlord hereby agrees to
indemnify, defend and hold Subtenant harmless from and against all liability,
cost, or expense rising out of the claims of any other broker or real estate
agent claiming by, through or under Sublandlord for a commission in connection
with this Sublease and/or the transaction contemplated by this Sublease.
29. Consents Required
This Sublease is expressly conditioned upon the written consent of the
Landlord. Upon execution of this Sublease, Sublandlord will promptly request
such written consent. If such consent has not been received by Sublandlord
within (30) days from the date of hereof, then, at the option of either party,
upon written notice to the other at anytime after such 30-day period, this
Sublease shall be deemed canceled, null and void and of no further force and
effect, and neither party shall have any claim of any kind or nature against the
other provided such notice is sent before the Landlord's written consent is
delivered to Sublandlord. In no event shall Sublandlord be obligated to deliver
possession of the Premises to Subtenant until the date upon which Sublandlord
notifies Subtenant that it has received the written consent of the Landlord;
however, there shall be an equitable abatement of rent until delivery of
possession of the Premises to Subtenant. Subtenant shall have no liability if
this Sublease is terminated due to such lack of consent.
30. Condition of Premises on Termination
Upon the expiration or other termination of the Sublease Term, Subtenant
covenants and agrees that it shall quit and surrender the Premises in the
condition existing as of the Commencement Date, shall remove all of Subtenant's
personal property therefrom (except such items, including, without limitation,
such fixtures, equipment, improvements and Alterations, which are required to
remain a part of the Premises pursuant to the Master Lease), and shall make any
repairs or restorations required by reason of each removal to put the Premises
in such condition.
31. Waivers
No waiver by Sublandlord of any provision hereof shall be deemed a waiver
of any provision hereof or of any subsequent breach by Subtenant of the same or
any provision. The consent or approval by Sublandlord of any act shall not be
deemed to render unnecessary obtaining subsequent consent or approval from
Sublandlord or any subsequent act by Subtenant. The acceptance of rent hereunder
by Sublandlord shall not be a waiver of any preceding breach by Subtenant of any
provision hereof, regardless of knowledge by Sublandlord of such preceding
breach at the time of acceptance of such rent.
32. Recording
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Subtenant shall not record this Sublease, and such recordation shall, at
the option of Sublandlord, constitute a non-curable default of Subtenant
hereunder.
33. Holding Over
Subtenant shall have no right to hold over at the Premises beyond the
Expiration Date or earlier termination of this Sublease. If Subtenant remains in
possession after the expiration or earlier termination of the Sublease Term
without the express written consent of Sublandlord, such occupancy shall, at the
Sublandlord's option, be deemed an act of trespass. In the event of any such
holdover, Subtenant shall pay as liquidated damages (and not as rent) all
amounts payable by Sublandlord to Landlord incurred as a result of such
holdover, including but not limited to all amounts payable by Sublandlord to the
Landlord pursuant to the Master Lease as a result of such continued occupancy by
Subtenant. Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit Sublandlord's rights to
forcibly evict Subtenant, or any other rights or remedies available to
Sublandlord. No receipt of money by Sublandlord form Subtenant after expiration
or termination of this Sublease shall reinstate or extend this Sublease.
34. Cumulative Remedies
No remedy or election hereunder shall be deemed exclusive but shall,
wherever possible, be cumulative with all other remedies at law or in equity.
35. Covenants and Conditions
Each provision of this Sublease performable by Subtenant shall be deemed
both a covenant and a condition.
36. Choice of Law
This Sublease shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia without
regard to conflicts of laws.
37. Attorneys' Fees
In the event Sublandlord, without any fault on its part, is a party to any
proceeding, including litigation, commenced by or against Subtenant or by or
against any parties in possession of the Premises or any part thereof claiming
under Subtenant, Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord all costs, including,
without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by or imposed by or upon
Sublandlord in connection with such proceeding, and the costs of enforcement of
this Sublease against Subtenant.
38. Sublandlord's Access
Sublandlord and its agents shall have the right to enter the Premises at
reasonable times, upon reasonable notice to Subtenant, for the purpose of
inspecting the Premises and showing the Premises to prospective assignees,
lenders or lessees, all without undue interruption to Subtenant's business. In
addition, Sublandlord shall have the right to enter the Premises to perform such
actions as are required of it as tenant pursuant to the Master Lease. Subject to
the above, and provided Subtenant is not in default hereunder (subject to any
applicable notice and cure period under the Master Lease) or under the Master
Lease, Sublandlord covenants that Subtenant shall have the right to possession
and quiet enjoyment of the Premises during the term of this Sublease.
Sublandlord shall take no action or fail to take a required action
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which would cause a default under the Master Lease and shall indemnify and hold
harmless Subtenant from all loss, cost, damage, action, liability and expenses
incurred by Subtenant as a result thereof.
39. Security Deposit
Upon the execution of this Sublease, Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord the
sum of $0.00 as security for Subtenant's performance of its obligations under
this Sublease. Upon termination of this Sublease, provided Subtenant is not then
in default of any of the terms hereof, the security deposit shall be returned to
Subtenant, without interest, less any amounts due Sublandlord upon termination.
40. Corporate Authority
Each individual executing this Sublease on behalf of Subtenant or
Sublandlord represents and warrants that he is duly authorized to execute and
deliver this Sublease on behalf of such party.
41. Amendments
This Sublease may be modified only in writing, signed by the parties in
interest at the time of the modification.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals as of
the day and year first above written.
[SIGNATURES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE]
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Signed, sealed and delivered SUBLANDLORD:
this 30 day of March, -----------
1998, in the presence of:
QUALITY DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, INC.,
/s/ W. Michael Heekin a Georgia corporation
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Witness By: /s/ Blake Whitney
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/s/ Michele M. Riddick Title: President
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Notary Public
My Commission Expires [CORPORATE SEAL]
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[NOTARIAL SEAL]
SUBTENANT:
Signed, sealed and delivered
this _____ day of March, CARD GUARD, USA, INC.,
1998, in the presence of: a Georgia corporation
---------------------------------- By: /s/ Michael Elias
Witness -------------------------------
Title: Executive Vice President
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Notary Public
[CORPORATE SEAL]
My Commission Expires
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[NOTARIAL SEAL]
GUARANTOR:
Signed, sealed and delivered ---------
this _____ day of March,
1998, in the presence of: CARD GUARD SCIENTIFIC SURVIVAL, LTD
---------------------------------- By: /s/ Michael Elias
Witness -------------------------------
Print Name: Michael Elias
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---------------------------------- Title: Executive Vice President
Notary Public ----------------------------
My Commission Expires
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[NOTARIAL SEAL]
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LANDLORD CONSENT TO SUBLEASE
The undersigned Landlord does hereby consent to the subleasing of the
Premises by Sublandlord to Subtenant pursuant to and in accordance with the
provisions of the within and foregoing Sublease, subject to the following terms
conditions:
1. Landlord's consent shall not in any manner release Sublandlord
from, or relieve Sublandlord of, any of the terms, covenants, conditions,
agreements, requirements, provisions or restrictions set forth in the
Lease, or from the full and complete payment and performance of all duties,
obligations, liabilities and responsibilities of Sublandlord under the
Lease, whenever arising, for which Sublandlord shall remain liable and
responsible in all respects, as principal and not as surety.
2. Sublandlord and Subtenant acknowledge and agree that the Sublease
is, and shall at all times be and remain, in all respects, subject and
subordinate to the Lease and all of the terms, covenants, conditions,
agreements, requirements, provisions or restrictions set forth in the
Lease.
3. Upon a default by Sublandlord in the payment of any base rental,
additional rent or other amounts due under the Lease, or upon any other
default by Sublandlord under the Lease, Landlord shall have, in addition to
its other rights and remedies under the Lease, the right to collect and
receive from Subtenant, upon written demand from Landlord to Sublandlord
and Subtenant at the addresses for notices set forth in the Sublease, any
rental due and payable under the Sublease by Subtenant to Sublandlord. Any
such sums so collected and received shall be applied by Landlord to any
amounts due from Sublandlord under the Lease in such order as Landlord
elects and in furtherance of the foregoing. Sublandlord hereby assigns to
Landlord the rent and other sums due from Subtenant and hereby authorizes
and directs Subtenant to pay such rent directly to Landlord; provided,
however, that, until the occurrence of a default under the Lease,
Sublandlord shall have the license to continue collecting such rent from
Subtenant; and, provided further, however, it is agreed that for all
purposes Landlord is not a party to the Sublease. Landlord shall not have
the right to demand payment from Subtenant of any amounts paid by Subtenant
to Sublandlord prior to receipt of notice from Landlord as provided herein.
4. Upon default by Sublandlord under the Lease and the subsequent
termination of the Lease by Landlord, at the option of Landlord, Subtenant
shall be bound under the terms and conditions of the Sublease with the same
force and effect as if Landlord were the original sublessor, and Subtenant
agrees to execute any attornment agreement requested by Landlord not in
conflict herewith.
5. The consent by Landlord to the Sublease shall not be deemed an
approval of any future assignment of the Lease or the Sublease, or of any
subsequent subletting of the Premises or any portion thereof; and any such
future assignment or subletting shall be made subject to Landlord's prior
written consent, which consent may be withheld in Landlord's sole
discretion, and any such assignment or subletting without the written
consent of Landlord shall be null and void. No assignment of the Lease or
the Sublease, and no subletting of the Premises or any portion thereof,
shall in any manner release Sublandlord from, or relieve Sublandlord of,
any of the terms, covenants, conditions, agreements, requirements,
provisions or restrictions set forth in the Lease, or from the full and
complete payment and performance of all duties, obligations, liabilities
and responsibilities of Sublandlord under the Lease, whenever arising,
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for which Sublandlord shall remain liable and responsible in all respects,
as principal and not as surety.
6. By consenting to the Sublease, Landlord in no way agrees to
perform or to be obligated to perform any services for the benefit of
Subtenant under the Sublease, but Landlord shall continue to provide
services to the Premises (as part of the Premises) in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Lease. Subtenant shall have no rights or claims
against Landlord, but shall instead look solely to Sublandlord for any such
claims, except as may arise after Landlord exercises its rights under
Section 4 hereof.
7. This Consent shall not be deemed to create any contractual or
other relationship between Landlord and Subtenant.
8. Sublandlord and Subtenant agree by their acceptance of this
Consent that the Sublease shall not be amended or modified without the
prior written consent of Landlord, and that the Lease remains in full force
and effect without modification and is binding on Sublandlord, as lessee
thereunder, and Sublandlord hereby ratifies and affirms the same. This
Consent and Agreement does not constitute recognition of any deviations,
alteration or substitutions from the terms and conditions of the Lease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Landlord has executed this Consent
under seal this _____ day of April, 1998.
LANDLORD:
PAVILION PARTNERS, L.P., a Georgia limited
partnership
By: Bentley Investments, Inc., a Georgia
corporation, its sole general partner
By: /s/ Lawrence R. Cooper
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Name: Lawrence R. Cooper
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Title: President
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EXHIBIT "A"
MASTER LEASE
(See Exhibit 10.30 to Registration Statement)
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EXHIBIT "B"
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON
GUARANTY
KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
In consideration of the subletting by Quality Diagnostic Services, Inc.
("Sublandlord") to Card Guard USA, Inc. ("Subtenant") pursuant to Sublease
Agreement dated March ____, 1998 (the "Sublease") of the premises described
therein, the delivery of which Sublease is conditioned upon the execution and
delivery of this guaranty ("Guaranty"), and the payment of One Dollar ($1.00) to
the undersigned by Sublandlord, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged by the undersigned, the undersigned (hereinafter collectively
called the "Guarantor") does hereby unconditionally guarantee the full, prompt
and complete performance by Subtenant of all of the terms, covenants, conditions
and agreements contained in the Sublease on the part of Subtenant to be
performed, including specifically, without limitation, the obligation to pay all
rents and any other charges or obligations therein set forth, together with any
and all renewal or renewals, extension or extensions, modification or
modifications thereof, and substitution or substitutions therefor (all such
obligations being hereinafter called the "Obligations").
Guarantor waives presentment, demand, dishonor, notice of dishonor,
protest, and all other notices whatsoever, including, without limitation,
notices of acceptance hereof, of the existence or creation of the Obligations,
and of all defaults, disputes or controversies with Subtenant, and of the
settlement, compromise or adjustments thereof. Guarantor agrees that Sublandlord
shall have full authority, without obtaining the consent of, giving notice to,
or affecting the liability of Guarantor, to make changes of terms, to extend
time to pay, to release the whole or any part of the Obligations, to settle or
compound differences for less than the full amount owing under the Lease, to
accept notes, trade acceptances or any other form of obligation for the
Obligations, to make arrangements or settlements in or out of court in the case
of receivership, liquidation, readjustment, bankruptcy, reorganization,
arrangement or an assignment for the benefit of creditors and to do anything,
whether or not herein specified, which may be done or waived by or between
Sublandlord and Subtenant. The making of such arrangements, settlements,
compromises, adjustments, extensions of time and so forth shall not diminish,
discharge, modify, reduce, extinguish or otherwise affect the liability of
Guarantor hereunder for the full amount owing under the Sublease. Guarantor
further agrees that no act or omission on the part of Sublandlord shall in any
way affect, impede or impair this Guaranty.
This Guaranty shall be enforceable without Sublandlord having (i) to
proceed against Subtenant (any right to require Sublandlord to take action
against Subtenant as required by O.C.G.A. (S) 10-7-24 being hereby expressly
waived) or against any security for any payments due under the Lease, or (ii) to
exercise any of Sublandlord's remedies under the Sublease, and shall be
effective regardless of the solvency or insolvency of Subtenant, any
reorganization, merger or consolidation of Subtenant, any change in the
composition, nature, personnel or location of Subtenant, or any bankruptcy,
receivership, liquidation, reorganization or other proceeding involving
Subtenant.
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This Guaranty shall be binding upon and enforceable against each person and
entity executing this Guaranty and upon the respective heirs, legal
representatives, successors and assigns of each such person and entity. The
liability of each person and entity executing this Guaranty and the heirs, legal
representatives, successors and assigns of each such entity and person hereunder
is joint and several, primary and unconditional, and shall not be subject to any
claim of offset, counterclaim or defense of Subtenant.
This Guaranty shall be irrevocable, absolute and unconditional and shall
remain in full force and effect as to Guarantor until such time as all of the
Obligations shall have been paid or satisfied in full. No delay or failure on
the part of Sublandlord in the exercise of any right or remedy shall operate as
a waiver thereof, and no single or partial exercise by Sublandlord of any right
or remedy shall preclude other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of
any other right or remedy. Guarantor agrees that this Guaranty shall not be
affected by reason of assertion by Sublandlord against Subtenant of any rights
or remedies reserved to Sublandlord in the Sublease, or by reason of any summary
or other proceedings against Subtenant, or by the amendment or modification of
the Sublease with or without notice to, or consent of, the Guarantor.
This Guaranty shall remain in full force and effect, and Guarantor shall
continue to be liable for the payment of all amounts owing under the Sublease in
accordance with the original terms of the documents and instruments evidencing
the same, notwithstanding the commencement of any bankruptcy, reorganization or
other debtor relief proceeding by or against Subtenant, and notwithstanding any
modification, discharge or extension of the Obligations, any modification or
amendment of any document or instrument evidencing any of the Obligations, any
stay of the exercise by Sublandlord of any of its rights and remedies against
Subtenant with respect to any of the Obligations, or any cure of any default by
Subtenant under any document or instrument evidencing any of the Obligations,
which may be effected in connection with any such proceeding, whether permanent
or temporary, and notwithstanding any assent thereto by Sublandlord.
Sublandlord may, without notice of any kind, sell, assign or transfer the
Sublease, and in such event each and every immediate and successive assignee,
transferee or holder of the Sublease shall have the right to enforce this
Guaranty, by suit or otherwise, for the benefit of such assignee, transferee or
holder, as fully as if such person were herein by name specifically give such
rights, powers and benefits, but Sublandlord shall have an unimpaired right to
enforce this Guaranty for its benefit as to so much of the Obligations as
Sublandlord has not sold, assigned or transferred.
This Guaranty has been made and delivered in the State of Georgia and shall
be governed by, construed under and interpreted and enforced in accordance with
the laws of the State of Georgia. Wherever possible, each provision of this
Guaranty shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under
applicable law, but if any provision of this Guaranty shall be prohibited by or
be invalid under such law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of
such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such
provision or the remaining provisions of this Guaranty.
Guarantor hereby submits to personal jurisdiction in the State of Georgia
for the enforcement of this Guaranty and waives any and all personal rights
under the laws of the State of Georgia or the United States to object to
jurisdiction within the State of Georgia for the purposes of litigation to
enforce this Guaranty. In the event that such litigation is commenced, Guarantor
agrees that service of process may be made, and personal jurisdiction over
Guarantor obtained, by the serving of a copy of the summons and complaint upon
Subtenant, as agent for Guarantor, at 1100 Lake Hearn Drive, Suite 370, Atlanta,
Georgia, and with a copy to its counsel, Rogers & Hardin, L.L.P. at 2700
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International Tower, 229 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303,
Attention: Michael Rosenzweig. Nothing contained herein shall prevent
Sublandlord from bringing any action or exercising any rights against any
security given to Sublandlord by Subtenant or Guarantor, or against Guarantor
personally, or against any property of Guarantor, within any other state.
Commencement of any such action or proceeding in any other state shall not
constitute a waiver of the agreement that the laws of the State of Georgia shall
govern the rights and obligations of Guarantor and Sublandlord hereunder or of
the submission made by Guarantor to personal jurisdiction within the State of
Georgia. The aforesaid means of obtaining personal jurisdiction and perfecting
service of process are not intended to be exclusive but are cumulative and in
addition to all other means of obtaining personal jurisdiction and perfecting
service of process now or hereafter provided by the laws of the State of
Georgia.
Guarantor agrees that Guarantor shall have no right to recover against
Subtenant by way of subrogation to the rights of Sublandlord on account of any
payment by Guarantor to Sublandlord hereunder until all of the Obligations have
been paid and satisfied in full, and Guarantor hereby subordinates any such
rights of subrogation to such extent.
If Guarantor is a corporation or other business entity, Guarantor and the
persons executing this Guaranty as officers or representatives of the Guarantor
represent that Guarantor has full corporate authority to execute this Guaranty
and that the officers executing this Guaranty are duly authorized to execute
this Guaranty on behalf of the Guarantor, and that there is no provision in
Guarantor's charter, bylaws or other governing document that in any way
conflicts with or prevents the execution, delivery or performance of this
Guaranty by Guarantor. Guarantor further represents that there is no provision
of any other agreement by which Guarantor is bound that in any way conflicts
with or prevents the execution, delivery or performance of this Guaranty by
Guarantor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Guarantor has executed, sealed and delivered this
Guaranty, all this ______ day of March, 1998.
Signed, sealed and delivered this _____ day CARD GUARD SCIENTIFIC SURVIVAL, LTD
of March, 1998, in the presence of:
By: /s/ Michael Elias
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Witness Print Name: Michael Elias
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Notary Public Title: Executive Vice President
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My Commission Expires
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EXHIBIT 10.32
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made as of the 30th day
of September, 1998, by and between WebMD, INC., a Georgia corporation ("WebMD")
and JEFFREY T. ARNOLD, an individual (the "Executive"), and is effective as of
the date hereof.
WHEREAS, Executive has made and is expected to continue to make a
significant contribution to the success and development of WebMD in his role as
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WebMD; and
WHEREAS, Executive is willing to render services to WebMD on the terms
and subject to the conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by Executive and WebMD including,
without limitation, the promises and covenants described herein, the parties
hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
EMPLOYMENT
SECTION 1.1 Term of Employment. The term of Executive's employment
hereunder shall continue for a period of two (2) years from the effective date
hereof, unless earlier terminated as provided in this Agreement. At the end of
the second year of the initial two-year term, and at the end of each year-long
extension hereof, this Agreement shall automatically be extended for an
additional one-year term unless either party hereto shall give written notice of
its or his intent to terminate three
hundred sixty (360) days prior to the end of the initial two-year term or any
year-long extension hereof.
SECTION 1.2 Duties and Responsibilities of Executive. Executive is
hereby employed full time as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WebMD,
shall do and perform all services and acts necessary or advisable to fulfill the
duties of such offices, and shall conduct and perform such additional services
and activities as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors
of WebMD. During the term of this Agreement, Executive shall devote his full
time, energy and skill to the business of WebMD and to the promotion of WebMD's
interests, and Executive acknowledges that he has a duty of loyalty to WebMD and
shall not engage in, directly or indirectly, any other business or activity that
could materially and adversely affect WebMD's business or the Executive's
ability to perform his duties under this Agreement.
In his capacity as an officer of WebMD, Executive shall report to the
Board of Directors of WebMD. Executive's authority and responsibility in WebMD
shall at all times be subject to the review and discretion of the Board of
Directors, who shall have the final authority to make decisions regarding the
business of WebMD.
SECTION 1.3 Compensation. For all services to be rendered by
Executive under this Agreement, WebMD shall pay Executive as follows:
(a) Base Salary. Executive shall be paid an annual gross salary of
$180,000 payable bi-weekly. At the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of
WebMD, Executive's annual gross salary may be increased, from time to time,
throughout the term of this Agreement, the amount of any such increase to be
determined by the Board of Directors (or by the Compensation Committee thereof).
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(b) Annual Bonus. Executive shall be paid an annual bonus in an
amount approved by the Board of Directors of WebMD (or by the Compensation
Committee thereof).
SECTION 1.4 Benefits.
(a) Vacation. Executive shall be entitled to four weeks paid vacation
annually. Any vacation not used during any calendar year shall be forfeited
except that one week's unused vacation may be carried forward to the year
following the year in which such vacation entitlement accrued.
(b) Life, Disability and Retirement Programs. Executive shall be
entitled to participate in any life, disability and retirement programs that are
generally offered to or provided for the senior management personnel of WebMD,
said programs to be approved by the Board of Directors.
(c) Group Insurance. Executive shall be entitled to participate in
such group health and dental insurance programs (including family coverage) as
may from time to time be offered generally to all of the other members of the
senior management personnel of WebMD and its subsidiaries. Executive's
participation shall be on the same basis (including cost provisions) as such
other members of senior management.
SECTION 1.5 Stock Options. WebMD shall grant Executive options to
purchase One Million (1,000,000) shares of Common Stock, Series D, of WebMD (the
"Options"), such Options to be subject to the terms and conditions set forth
below. The Options shall be adjusted for any change in the total issued common
shares of WebMD (of any class) due to stock splits, stock dividends and similar
transactions.
(a) Grant, Vesting and Exercise. Options to purchase One
Million (1,000,000) shares of Common Stock, Series D, shall be granted as of the
effective date of this Agreement and at
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the exercise price of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per share. Said Options shall
vest and become exercisable in accordance with the following schedule and shall
remain exercisable through the fourth anniversary of the effective date of this
Agreement, at which time such Options shall expire unless earlier terminated in
accordance with the provisions hereof.
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OPTIONS FOR NUMBER OF SHARES DATE VESTED AND EXERCISABLE
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333,333 September 30, 1998
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166,667 September 30, 1999
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166,667 September 30, 2000
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333,333 September 30, 2001
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At the effective time and date of a registration statement filed under
the 1933 Act for a public offering of any series of WebMD's shares, one-half (
1/2) of the Options held by Executive which then have not vested and become
exercisable under the above vesting schedule will immediately vest and become
exercisable. All Options shall vest and become exercisable upon a Change of
Control of WebMD. For purposes of this Section 1.5(a), a "Change of Control"
shall mean a change of the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to
direct or cause the direction of management and policies of WebMD, whether
through ownership of voting securities, by contract (other than a commercial
contract for goods or non-management services), or otherwise. Without
limitation, a Change of Control shall be deemed to have occurred if any person
or entity that is not on the date hereof the beneficial owner of any securities
of WebMD becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 20% or more of
the combined voting power of WebMD's outstanding voting securities ordinarily
having the right to vote for the election of directors of WebMD.
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(b) Return of Options and Repurchase of Shares.
(i) In the event that Executive voluntarily resigns his
employment with WebMD prior to September 30, 2000, other than in a resignation
following a Constructive Termination (as defined in Section 3.2(b) below) all
then outstanding Options that have been issued to Executive shall be canceled as
of the date of Executive's notice of voluntary resignation. In the event that
Executive voluntarily resigns his employment with WebMD after September 30,
2000, or if Executive resigns his employment with WebMD prior to September 30,
2000 in a resignation following a Constructive Termination, all then outstanding
and exercisable options shall remain exercisable in full for a period of 120
days after the date of such notice of voluntary resignation. WebMD shall have
the option at its sole discretion to purchase any unexercised Options from the
Executive at a price per share equal to the difference between the exercise
price of such Options and the per share Fair Market Value of the shares of
Common Stock underlying such Options determined as of or before the thirtieth
(30/th/) day following the date such notice of voluntary resignation was given,
with the Fair Market Value of such shares of Common Stock to be determined in
the manner set forth in clause (iv) of this Subsection 1.5(b) set forth below.
Furthermore, in the event Executive voluntarily resigns his employment with
WebMD and no registration statement filed under the 1933 Act for a public
offering of any series of WebMD's shares has become effective, then WebMD in its
sole discretion may repurchase any shares of Common Stock purchased by Executive
through the exercise of any Options for an amount equal to the Fair Market Value
of such shares of Common Stock. Any such repurchase of shares by WebMD shall be
accomplished within 180 days after such receipt of such notice of resignation.
(ii) In the event that Executive's employment with WebMD shall be
terminated by WebMD for Cause (as defined in Section 3.1) after September 30,
1999 or at any time without Cause, all then outstanding and unexercised Options
shall become exercisable in full as of the date such notice of termination was
given by WebMD and shall remain exercisable in full for a
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period of 120 days after the date such notice of termination was given by WebMD.
WebMD shall have the option at its sole discretion to purchase any unexercised
Options from the Executive at a price per share equal to the difference between
the exercise price of such Options and the per share Fair Market Value of the
shares of Common Stock underlying such Option determined as of or before the
thirtieth (30/th/) day following the date such notice of termination was given
by WebMD, with the Fair Market Value of such shares of Common Stock to be
determined in the manner set forth in clause (iv) of Subsection 1.5(b) appearing
below. Furthermore, if no registration statement filed under the 1933 Act for a
public offering of any series of WebMD's Common Stock has become effective, then
WebMD in its sole discretion may repurchase any shares of Common Stock purchased
by Executive through the exercise of any Options for an amount equal to the Fair
Market Value of the shares of Common Stock. Any such repurchase of the shares of
Common Stock shall be accomplished within 180 days after the date such notice of
termination was given by WebMD.
(iii) In the event Executive's employment with WebMD shall be
terminated by WebMD for Cause on or before September 30, 1999, all then
outstanding Options will be canceled.
(iv) The Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock, Series D,
on the date specified by WebMD shall mean (i) the closing sales price of the
Common Stock of WebMD on such date on the national securities exchange (treating
the Nasdaq National Market System as a national securities exchange) having the
greatest volume of trading in the Common Stock during the thirty (30) day period
preceding the day the value is to be determined or, if such exchange was not
open for trading on such date, the next preceding date on which it was open;
(ii) if the Common Stock is not traded on any national securities exchange, the
average of the closing high bid and low asked prices of the Common Stock on the
over-the-counter market, in arms-length transactions not involving an affiliate
of WebMD, on the day such value is to be determined, or in the absence of
closing bids on such day, the closing bids on the next preceding day on which
there were bids; (iii) if
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the Common Stock also is not traded on the over-the-counter market, the average
net proceeds per share received or the price paid by WebMD with respect to
shares of Common Stock of any series sold or purchased by WebMD in arms length
transactions during the ninety (90) days preceding the day the value is to be
determined; or (iv) if no such purchases or sale transactions by WebMD have
occurred within such ninety (90) day period, the Fair Market Value as determined
in good faith by the Board of Directors of WebMD based on (a) such relevant
facts as may be available to such Board, which may include opinions of
independent experts, the price at which recent purchases or sales have been made
by third parties, the per share book value of the Common Stock, and WebMD's
current and future earnings or (b) an independent appraisal, conducted at
WebMD's expense, by a qualified financial appraiser who is reasonably
satisfactory to both WebMD and Executive, provided that the selection of method
(a) or (b) shall be by mutual agreement of the Board and Executive.
(c) Initial Public Offering. In the event that WebMD shall undertake
an initial public offering ("IPO") of any series of its stock, pursuant to which
it files a registration statement in accordance with the 1933 Act, notice of the
filing of such registration statement shall be provided to Executive, and upon
the effective date of such registration statement (i) pursuant to and in
accordance with the Restated Shareholders Agreement, each one (1) outstanding
share of Common Stock, Series D, will become one (1) share of Common Stock
without series designation, (ii) pursuant to and in accordance with Section
1.5(a) above, one-half ( 1/2) of the Executive's then-unvested Options shall
immediately vest and become exercisable, and (iii) WebMD shall have no right to
repurchase any shares of Common Stock obtained by his exercise of any Options.
SECTION 1.6 Business Expenses. Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement
of all ordinary and necessary business expenses reasonably incurred for business
travel, communications (including cell phone and pager), entertainment and meals
in connection with the performance of Executive's duties under this Agreement in
accordance with WebMD's established policies for reimbursement of business
expenses including an automobile allowance of Seven Hundred Dollars
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($700.00) per month. WebMD will also pay the initiation fees, membership dues
and assessments for Executive's family membership in a club in the Atlanta area
acceptable to WebMD and Executive which would permit Executive to engage in
business entertainment for the benefit of WebMD. WebMD expects Executive to
attend and participate in continuing education seminars and courses with respect
to the health industry and business management related to his duties, and WebMD
will reimburse all ordinary and necessary expenses of such attendance and
participation.
ARTICLE II
COVENANTS OF EXECUTIVE
SECTION 2.1 Confidentiality. Executive recognizes the interest of WebMD
in maintaining the confidential nature of its proprietary and other business and
commercial information. In connection therewith, Executive covenants that
during the term of his employment with WebMD under this Agreement, and for a
period of one (1) year thereafter, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly,
except as authorized by the Board of Directors, publish, disclose or use for his
own benefit or for the benefit of a business or entity other than WebMD or
otherwise, any secret or confidential matter, or proprietary or other
information not in the public domain that was acquired by Executive during his
employment, relating to WebMD, or any of its subsidiaries' businesses,
operations, customers, suppliers, products, employees, financial affairs or
industrial practices, technology, know-how or intellectual property or other
similar information (the "Proprietary Information").
Executive will abide by WebMD's policies and regulations, as established
from time to time, for the protection of its Proprietary Information. Executive
acknowledges that all records, files, data, documents and the like relating to
suppliers, customers, costs, prices, systems, methods, personnel, technology and
other materials relating to WebMD or its affiliated entities shall be and remain
the sole property of WebMD and/or such affiliated entity and shall, upon the
request of WebMD, turn
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over all copies of such Proprietary Information to WebMD (together with a
written statement certifying as to his compliance with the foregoing).
SECTION 2.2 Non-Solicitation of Customers and Non-Competition. During
the term of his employment with WebMD, and for a period of one (1) year
thereafter, Executive shall not directly or indirectly, through one or more
intermediaries or otherwise, solicit or accept, or attempt to solicit or accept
any business from any customer or client of WebMD, including actively sought
prospective customers, with whom Executive had material contact, for the purpose
of providing services or products to such customer or client which are
competitive with the services or products offered or provided by WebMD.
During the Executive's employment with WebMD, and for the one (1) year
period following the termination of Executive's employment with WebMD for any
reason, Executive shall not, without the prior written consent of the Board of
Directors, which consent may be withheld at the sole discretion of the Board of
Directors, perform the Services (as defined below) in the Territory (as defined
below) on behalf of any entity (other than WebMD) in the Business (as defined
below). For purposes hereof, "Services" means the oversight and management of
sales, marketing, strategic planning and operations. For purposes hereof,
"Territory" means the geographic area within a 50 mile radius of the current
principal executive offices of WebMD. For purposes hereof, "Business" means the
delivery of information and communications services to the healthcare industry.
SECTION 2.3 Non-Solicitation of Employees. During the term of
Executive's employment with WebMD, and for a period of one (1) year thereafter,
Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries
or otherwise, employ, induce, solicit for employment, or assist others in
employing, inducing or soliciting for employment, any individual who is or was
an employee of WebMD and with whom Executive had material contact in an attempt
to have any such individual work in any other entity in the Business (as defined
above).
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SECTION 2.4 Trade Secrets. The Executive shall not, at any time, either
during the term of his employment or after any termination of employment, use or
disclose any Trade Secrets (as defined under applicable law) of WebMD or its
subsidiaries, except in fulfillment of his duties as the Executive during his
employment, for so long as the pertinent information or data remain Trade
Secrets, whether or not the Trade Secrets are in written or tangible form.
ARTICLE III
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
SECTION 3.1 Termination by Company. Executive's employment may be
terminated by WebMD by giving notice during the term of this Agreement upon the
occurrence of one or more of the following events:
(a) Executive's death or disability which renders Executive incapable
of performing his duties for more than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days in
one calendar year or within consecutive calendar years (termination under this
Section 3.1(a) shall be deemed termination without Cause);
(b) for any reason (other than those set forth in Section 3.1(c))
following a determination by the Board of Directors of WebMD to terminate
Executive's employment (termination under this Section 3.1(b) shall be deemed
termination without Cause); or
(c) "for Cause," which for purposes of this Agreement shall mean that
the Executive shall have committed or engaged in:
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(i) an intentional act of fraud, embezzlement or theft in
connection with his duties or in the course of his employment with WebMD;
(ii) any intentional wrongful damage to any material assets of
WebMD;
(iii) any intentional wrongful disclosure of Proprietary Information
or Trade Secrets of WebMD or its affiliates;
(iv) a felony or any similar crime involving dishonesty or moral
turpitude; or
(v) the habitual and debilitating use of alcohol or drugs.
SECTION 3.2 Severance. For purpose of this Agreement, Executive's
entitlement to any severance payments upon termination of his employment shall
be as set forth below:
(a) Termination Without Cause. Executive shall be entitled to 12
months salary continuation, payable in bi-weekly installments, and continued
participation in WebMD's group health and dental insurance program upon the
timely periodic payment of the amount required by WebMD for employees to
maintain family coverage for such programs, as severance pay in the event that
the Executive's employment is terminated without Cause, commencing as of the
date of Executive's death or disability for purposes of Section 3.1(a), or the
date specified in a notice given under Section 3.1(b), or the date of
Constructive Termination (as defined below). Executive's resignation following
a Constructive Termination shall be deemed a termination without Cause.
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(b) Voluntary Termination. Executive shall not receive any severance
pay in the event that he voluntarily resigns his employment with WebMD (other
than a resignation following a Constructive Termination) unless such severance
pay is approved by the Board of Directors of WebMD in its sole discretion.
Executive shall provide a minimum of thirty (30) days prior notice to the Board
of Directors of his resignation. In the event Executive shall provide thirty
(30) days prior written notice of his intent to resign, WebMD may accept such
resignation effective as of any date during such thirty (30) day period as WebMD
deems appropriate, provided that Executive shall receive from WebMD his salary
and be entitled to participate at WebMD's expense in any company-sponsored
benefit programs in which he was a participant as of the effective date of his
resignation for the duration of such thirty (30) day period. For purposes of
this Agreement, "Constructive Termination" shall mean:
(i) Such change in duties or position as:
(a) The assignment (other than an occasional temporary
assignment) to Executive of any duties not commensurate with Executive's
position, duties, responsibilities and status with WebMD;
(b) A material change in Executive's reporting
responsibilities, (i.e., reporting to a lower tier) or a diminution in
Executive's titles or offices; or
(c) A material diminution of Executive's authority or
responsibilities.
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(ii) A reduction in Executive's base salary specified in Section 1.3(a)
for the calendar year 1998, and a reduction in Executive's base salary in effect
for the prior calendar year for all succeeding years (other than pro rata
reductions in compensation for all senior management of WebMD and its
subsidiaries).
(iii) The requirement that Executive be based anywhere other than
within 50 miles of WebMD's current offices.
(c) For Cause. Executive shall not be entitled to any severance pay
whatsoever in the event that his employment is terminated "for Cause" pursuant
to Section 3.1(c) of this Agreement, unless severance pay is approved by the
Board of Directors of WebMD in its sole discretion.
ARTICLE IV
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 4.1 Withholding of Taxes. WebMD may withhold from any amounts
payable under this Agreement all federal, state, city or other taxes and
withholdings as shall be required pursuant to any applicable law, rule or
regulation.
SECTION 4.2 Notice. For purposes of this Agreement, all communications
including, without limitation, notices, consents, requests or approvals,
provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly
given (i) when personally delivered, (ii) on the day of transmission when given
by facsimile transmission with confirmation of receipt, (iii) on the following
day if submitted to a nationally recognized courier service, or (iv) five (5)
business days after having been mailed by United States registered mail or
certified mail, return receipt requested,
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postage prepaid, addressed to WebMD (to the attention of the Secretary of WebMD)
at its principal executive office or to Executive at his principal residence, or
to such other address as any party may have furnished to the other in writing
and in accordance herewith, except that notices of change of address shall be
effective only upon receipt.
SECTION 4.3 Governing Law. The validity, interpretation, construction,
performance and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of Georgia, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of law
of such State.
SECTION 4.4 Validity. If any provision of this Agreement or the application
of any provision hereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid,
unenforceable or otherwise illegal, the remainder of this Agreement and the
application of such provision to any other person or circumstances shall not be
affected, and the provision so held to be invalid, unenforceable or otherwise
illegal shall be reformed to the extent (and only to the extent) necessary to
make it valid, enforceable and legal; provided, however, if the provision so
held to be invalid, unenforceable or otherwise illegal constituted a material
inducement to a party's execution and delivery of this Agreement, such provision
shall not be reformed unless prior to any reformation that party agrees to be
bound by the reformation.
SECTION 4.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any other
agreements, oral or written, between the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof, and contains all of the agreements and understandings between the
parties with respect to the employment of Executive by WebMD. Any waiver or
modification of any term of this Agreement shall be effective only if it is set
forth in a writing signed by all parties hereto.
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SECTION 4.6 Successors and Binding Agreement.
(a) This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
WebMD and any Successor of or to WebMD, but shall not be otherwise be assignable
or delegable by WebMD. "Successor" shall mean any successor in interest,
including, without limitation, any entity, individual or group of persons
acquiring directly or indirectly all or substantially all of the business or
assets of WebMD, whether by sale, merger, consolidation, reorganization or
otherwise.
(b) WebMD shall require any Successor to agree at the time of becoming
a Successor to perform this Agreement to the same extent as the original parties
would be required if no succession had occurred.
(c) This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by
Executive's personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, heirs,
distributees and legatees.
(d) This Agreement is personal in nature and neither of the parties
shall, without the consent of the other, assign, transfer or delegate this
Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder except as expressly provided in
this Section 4.6.
SECTION 4.7 Captions. The captions in this Agreement are solely for
convenience of reference and shall not be given any effect in the construction
or interpretation of this Agreement.
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SECTION 4.8 Miscellaneous. No provisions of this Agreement may be modified,
waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to
in a writing signed by Executive and WebMD. No waiver by a party hereto at any
time of any breach by another party hereto or compliance with any condition or
provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other party shall be deemed
a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any
prior or subsequent time.
SECTION 4.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which
together will constitute one and the same Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed and delivered as of the date first above written.
WebMD, INC.
By: /s/ W. Michael Heekin
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W. Michael Heekin
Chief Operating Officer
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EXECUTIVE
/s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
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Jeffrey T. Arnold
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EXHIBIT 10.33
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made as of the 11th day of
July, 1997, by and between ENDEAVOR TECHNOLOGIES INC., a Georgia corporation
("ETI"), and W. MICHAEL HEEKIN, an individual (the "Executive"), and is
effective as of the date hereof.
WHEREAS, Executive is expected to make a significant contribution to the
success and development of ETI in his role as a Director and the Chief Operating
Officer of ETI; and
WHEREAS, Executive is willing to render services to ETI on the terms and
subject to the conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by Executive and ETI including,
without limitation, the promises and covenants described herein, the parties
hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
EMPLOYMENT
Section 1.1 Term of Employment. The term of Executive's employment
hereunder shall commence on or before August 18, 1997 and continue for a period
of two (2) years, unless earlier terminated as provided in this Agreement. At
the end of the second year of the initial two-year term, this Agreement shall
automatically be extended for an additional one-year term unless either party
hereto shall give written notice of its or his intent to terminate one hundred
eighty (180) days prior to the end of the second year of the initial two-year
term.
Section 1.2 Duties and Responsibilities of Executive. Executive is hereby
employed full time as the Chief Operating Officer of ETI, shall do and perform
all services and acts necessary or advisable to fulfill the duties of such
offices, and shall conduct and perform such additional services and activities
as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors or the
President/CEO of ETI, as applicable. During the term of this Agreement,
Executive shall devote his full time, energy and skill to the business of ETI
and to the promotion of ETI's interests, and Executive acknowledges that he has
a duty of loyalty to ETI and shall not engage in, directly and indirectly, any
other business or activity that could materially and adversely affect ETI's
business or the Executive's ability to perform his duties under this Agreement.
In his capacity as an officer of ETI, Executive shall report to the
President/CEO of ETI. Executive's authority and responsibility in ETI shall at
all times be subject to the review and discretion of the Board of Directors, who
shall have the final authority to make decisions regarding the business of ETI.
Section 1.3 Compensation. For all services to be rendered by Executive
under this Agreement, ETI shall pay Executive as follows:
(a) Base Salary. Executive shall be paid an annual gross salary of One
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000) payable bi-weekly. At the sole
discretion of the Board of Directors of ETI, Executive's annual gross salary may
be increased, from time to time, throughout the term of this Agreement, the
amount of any such increase to be determined by the Board of Directors (or by a
compensation committee thereof).
(b) Annual Bonus. Executive shall be paid an annual bonus in an amount
recommended by the President/CEO of ETI and approved by the Board of Directors
of ETI (or a compensation committee thereof).
Section 1.4 Benefits.
(a) Relocation Expenses. The parties acknowledge that Executive will
incur substantial expenses in connection with his relocation from Jacksonville,
Florida to the Atlanta area, including but not limited to moving expenses and
temporary housing costs. Executive's household will be moved from Jacksonville,
Florida to Atlanta, Georgia by a moving company engaged by ETI at ETI's expense.
If Executive elects to lease temporary housing in the Atlanta area, ETI shall
also pay Executive's moving expenses from leased housing to his permanent
housing in the Atlanta area, not to exceed Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
($2,500). The real estate sales commission to be paid by Executive on the sale
of his Jacksonville home will be reimbursed by ETI on January 1, 1998 (or
earlier upon a recommendation given at the discretion of the President/CEO of
ETI). All such payments and reimbursements will be made in accordance with ETI's
existing policies including receipt of appropriate documentation. A copy of
those policies will be provided to Executive by September 1, 1997. ETI will
reimburse Executive for the reasonable expenses incurred in up to two house-
hunting trips to the Atlanta area and for one school-hunting/registration trip
made by Executive's spouse and son. Subject to the limitation in the following
sentence, ETI will reimburse Executive for the mortgage interest paid by
Executive on his Jacksonville home on or after October 1, 1997 pending the sale
of the home, net of income tax benefits to Executive from the income tax
mortgage interest deduction. ETI shall have no obligation to reimburse any
amount of mortgage interest in excess of an amount equal to the sum of six
scheduled monthly installments of such mortgage interest without ETI's prior
consent. If Executive delivers to ETI prior to April 1,
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1998 a written request for reimbursement of one or more additional monthly
installments of mortgage interest, then ETI shall not unreasonably withhold or
delay granting its consent to such request.
(b) Vacation. Executive shall be entitled to three weeks paid vacation
annually during the first three calendar years of his employment by ETI and four
weeks paid vacation during each calendar year thereafter. Any vacation not used
during any calendar year shall be forfeited except that one week's unused
vacation may be carried forward to the year following the year in which such
vacation entitlement accrued.
(c) Life, Disability and Retirement Programs. Executive shall be entitled
to participate in any life, disability and retirement programs that are
generally offered to or provided for the senior management personnel of ETI,
said programs to be approved by the Board of Directors. ETI agrees to implement
a 401K plan before December 31, 1997 and recommend same to the Boards of
Directors of ETI and its subsidiaries for adoption.
(d) Group Insurance. Executive shall be entitled to participate in such
group health and dental insurance programs (including family coverage) as may
from time to time be offered generally to all of the other members of the senior
management personnel of ETI and its subsidiaries. Executive's participation
shall be on the same basis (including cost provisions) as such other members of
senior management.
Section 1.5 Stock Options. ETI shall grant Executive options to purchase
300,000 shares of Common Stock, Series D of ETI (the "Options"), such Options to
be subject to the terms and conditions set forth below. The Options shall be
adjusted for any change in the total issued common shares of ETI (of any class)
due to stock splits and stock dividends so that after the change, the number of
shares subject to the then-outstanding Options bears the same proportion to the
total number of issued common shares of ETI (of all classes) as borne prior to
the change.
(a) Grant, Vesting and Exercise. Options to purchase 300,000 shares
of Common Stock, Series D shall be granted as of the effective date of this
Agreement and at the exercise price of Two Dollars ($2.00) per each share of
Common Stock, Series D acquired upon exercise (subject to customary
adjustments). It is agreed that Two Dollars ($2.00) is the fair market value of
a share as of the effective date hereof. Said Options shall vest and become
exercisable in accordance with the following schedule and shall remain
exercisable through the fourth anniversary of the effective date of this
Agreement, at which time such Options shall expire unless earlier terminated in
accordance with the provisions hereof. Such Options shall include a provision
requiring Executive to
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execute and deliver a copy of the Restated Shareholders Agreement (as it may be
amended from time to time) among ETI and all of its current shareholders (the
"Restated Shareholders Agreement").
Option for
Number of Date Vested
Shares and Exercisable
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100,000 August 18, 1997
50,000 August 18, 1998
50,000 August 18, 1999
100,000 August 18, 2000
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At the effective time and date of a registration statement filed under the
1993 Act for a public offering of any series of ETI's shares, one-half (1/2) of
the Options held by Executive which then have not vested and become exercisable
under the above vesting schedule will immediately vest and become exercisable.
All Options shall vest and become exercisable upon a Change of Control of ETI
which occurs subsequent to the effective time and date of a registration
statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933 ("1933 Act") for a public
offering of any series of ETI's shares. For purposes of this Section 1.5(a), a
"Change of Control" shall mean a change of the possession, direct or indirect,
of the power to direct or cause the direction of management and policies of ETI,
whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract (other than a
commercial contract for goods or non-management services), or otherwise.
Without limitation, a Change of Control shall be deemed to have occurred if any
person or entity that is not on the date hereof the beneficial owner of any
securities of ETI becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 20%
or more of the combined voting power of ETI's outstanding voting securities
ordinarily having the right to vote for the election of directors of ETI.
(b) Return of Options and Repurchase of Shares. (i) In the event
that Executive voluntarily resigns his employment with ETI prior to August 18,
1999, other than in a resignation following a Constructive Termination (as
defined in Section 3.2(b) below) all then outstanding Options that have been
issued to Executive shall be canceled as of the date of Executive's notice of
voluntary resignation. In the event that Executive voluntarily resigns his
employment with ETI after August 17, 1999, or if Executive resigns his
employment with ETI prior to August 18, 1999 in a resignation following a
Constructive Termination, all then outstanding and exercisable options shall
remain exercisable in full for a period of 120 days after the date of such
notice of voluntary resignation. ETI shall have the option at its sole
discretion to purchase any unexercised Options from the Executive at a price per
share equal to the difference between the exercise price of such Options and the
per share Fair Market Value of the shares of Common Stock underlying such
Options determined as of or before the thirtieth (30th) day
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following the date such notice of voluntary resignation was given, with the Fair
Market Value of such shares of Common Stock to be determined in the manner set
forth in clause (iv) of this Subsection 1.5(b) set forth below. Furthermore, in
the event Executive voluntarily resigns his employment with ETI and no
registration statement filed under the 1933 Act for a public offering of any
series of ETI's shares has become effective, then ETI in its sole discretion to
purchase any shares of Common Stock previously obtained by Executive upon his
exercise of any Options for an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of such
shares of Common Stock. Any such repurchase of shares by ETI shall be
accomplished within 180 days after such receipt of such notice of resignation.
(ii) In the event that Executive's employment with ETI shall be
terminated by ETI for Cause after August 17, 1998 or at any time without Cause,
all then outstanding and unexercised Options shall become exercisable in full as
of the date such notice of termination was given by ETI and shall remain
exercisable in full for a period of 120 days after the date such notice to
termination was given by ETI. ETI shall have the option at its sole discretion
to purchase any unexercised Options from the Executive at a price per share
equal to the difference between the exercise price of such Options and the per
share Fair Market Value of the shares of Common Stock underlying such Options
determined as of or before the thirtieth (30th) day following the date such
notice of termination was given by ETI, with the Fair Market Value of such
shares of Common Stock to be determined in the manner set forth in clause (iv)
of Subsection 1.5(b) appearing below. Furthermore, if no registration statement
filed under the 1933 Act for a public offering of any series of ETI's Common
Stock has become effective, then ETI in its sole discretion may repurchase any
shares of Common Stock previously obtained by Executive upon the exercise of any
Options for an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of such shares of the
shares of Common Stock. Any such repurchase of the shares of Common Stock shall
be accomplished within 180 days after the date such notice of termination was
given by ETI.
(iii) In the event Executive's employment with ETI shall be terminated
by ETI for Cause on or before August 17, 1998, all then outstanding Options will
be canceled, and, if no registration statement filed under the 1933 Act for a
public offering of any series of ETI's Common Stock has become effective, then
ETI in its sole discretion may repurchase any shares of Common Stock previously
obtained by Executive upon his exercise of any Options for an amount equal to
the aggregate amount paid by Executive to ETI in connection with the exercise
price of such Options plus interest at eight percent per annum for the period
Executive owned the Common Stock. Any such repurchase of the shares of Common
Stock shall be accomplished within 180 days after such notice of termination.
(iv) The Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock, Series D on
the date specified by ETI shall mean (i) the closing sales price of the Common
Stock of ETI on such date on the national securities exchange (treating the
Nasdaq
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National Market System as a national securities exchange) having the greatest
volume of trading in the Common Stock during the thirty (30) day period
preceding the day the value is to be determined or, if such exchange was not
open for trading on such date, the next preceding date on which it was open;
(ii) if the Common Stock is not traded on any national securities exchange, the
average of the closing high bid and low asked prices of the Common Stock on the
over-the-counter market, in arms-length transactions not involving an affiliate
of ETI, on the day such value is to be determined, or in the absence of closing
bids on such day, the closing bids on the next preceding day on which there were
bids; (iii) if the Common Stock also is not traded on the over-the-counter
market, the average net proceeds per share received or the price paid by ETI
with respect to shares of Common Stock of any series sold or purchased by ETI in
arms length transactions during the ninety (90) days preceding the day the value
is to be determined; or (iv) if no such purchase or sale transactions by ETI
have occurred within such ninety (90) day period, the fair market value as
determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of ETI based on (a) such
relevant facts as may be available to such Board, which may include opinions of
independent experts, the price at which recent purchases or sales have been made
by third parties, the book value of the per share, and the ETI's current and
future earnings or (b) an independent appraisal, conducted at ETI's expense, by
a qualified financial appraiser who is reasonably satisfactory to both ETI and
Executive, provided that the selection of method (a) or (b) shall be by mutual
agreement of the Board and Executive.
(c) Initial Public Offering. In the event that ETI shall undertake
an initial public offering ("IPO") of any series of its stock, pursuant to which
it files a registration statement in accordance with the 1933 Act, notice of the
filing of such registration statement shall be provided to Executive, and upon
the effective date of such registration statement (i) pursuant to and in
accordance with the Restated Shareholders Agreement, each one (1) outstanding
share of Common Stock, Series D will become one (1) share of Common Stock with
all rights of a share of Common Stock, Series A, (ii) pursuant to and in
accordance with Section 1.5(a) above, one-half (1/2) of the Executive's then
unvested Option shall immediately vest and become exercisable, and (iii) ETI
shall have no right to repurchase any shares of Common Stock obtained by his
exercise of any Options.
Section 1.6 Member of Board. Executive will be elected to the Board of
Directors of ETI at the first regularly scheduled Board meeting following the
effective date hereof.
Section 1.7 Business Expenses. Executive shall be entitled to
reimbursement of all ordinary and necessary business expenses reasonably
incurred for business travel, communications (including cell phone and pager),
entertainment and meals in connection with the performance of Executive's duties
under this Agreement in accordance with ETI's established policies for
reimbursement of business expenses including an automobile allowance of Five
Hundred Dollars ($500) per month. ETI will also pay the initiation fees,
membership dues and
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assessments for Executive's family membership in a club in the Atlanta area
acceptable to ETI and Executive which would permit Executive to engage in
business entertainment for the benefit of ETI. ETI expects Executive to attend
and participate in continuing education seminars and courses with respect to the
health industry and business management related to his duties, and ETI will
reimburse all ordinary and necessary expenses of such attendance and
participation. ETI will pay for Executive's continuing membership in the Florida
Bar and the State Bar of Georgia and for the expenses of the continuing legal
education courses that are necessary to maintain those memberships, and for
NHLA/AAHA dues. Such continuing education courses and seminars and continuing
legal education issues will be scheduled in consultation with the President/CEO
of ETI to assure coordination of schedules.
ARTICLE II
COVENANTS OF EXECUTIVE
Section 2.1 Confidentiality. Executive recognizes the interest of ETI in
maintaining the confidential nature of its proprietary and other business and
commercial information. In connection therewith, Executive covenants that
during the term of his employment with Company under this Agreement, and for a
period of one (1) year thereafter, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly,
except as authorized by the Board of Directors, publish, disclose or use for his
own benefit or for the benefit of a business or entity other than ETI or
otherwise, any secret or confidential matter, or proprietary or other
information not in the public domain that was acquired by Executive during his
employment, relating to ETI, or any of its subsidiaries' businesses, operations,
customers, suppliers, products, employees, financial affairs or industrial
practices, technology, know-how or intellectual property or other similar
information (the "Proprietary Information").
Executive will abide by ETI's policies and regulations, as established from
time to time, for the protection of its Proprietary Information. Executive
acknowledges that all records, files, data, documents and the like relating to
suppliers, customers, costs, prices, systems, methods, personnel, technology and
other materials relating to ETI or its affiliated entities shall be and remain
the sole property of ETI and/or such affiliated entity and shall, upon the
request of ETI, turn over all copies of such Proprietary Information to ETI
(together with a written statement certifying as to his compliance with the
foregoing).
Section 2.2 Non-Solicitation of Customers and Non-Competition. During the
term of his employment with ETI, and for a period of one (1) year thereafter,
Executive shall not directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries
or otherwise, solicit, direct or appropriate, or attempt to solicit, direct or
appropriate any individual or entity which was, at the time of termination of
Executive's employment, a customer or client of ETI for the purpose of providing
a service or product to such customer or client which is the same type of
service or product
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offered or provided by ETI at the time of termination of Executive's employment,
with ETI. The parties acknowledge that the "same type of service" would include
tracking symptoms or patients by means of telephone transmission.
During the Executive's employment with ETI, and for the one (1) year period
following the termination of Executive's employment with ETI for any reason,
Executive shall not, without the prior written consent of the Board of
Directors, which consent may be withheld at the sole discretion of the Board of
Directors, engage or participate in, as a business executive or equity owner,
the management or conduct of any business or enterprise that directly competes
in any geographical area with any line of business in which ETI was engaged in
at the time of termination of Executive's employment with ETI; provided,
however, that nothing in this Section 2.2 shall prohibit Executive from
acquiring or holding, for investment purposes only, less than five percent (5%)
of the outstanding publicly traded securities of any corporation which may
compete directly or indirectly with ETI.
Section 2.3 Non-Solicitation of Employees. During the term of Executive's
employment with ETI, and for a period of one (1) year thereafter (the "Non-
solicitation Period"), Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, through one
or more intermediaries or otherwise, employ, induce, solicit for employment, or
assist others in employing, inducing or soliciting for employment any individual
who is at any time during the Non-solicitation Period an employee of ETI for the
purpose of providing services that are the same or similar to the types of
services offered or engaged in by ETI at the time of termination of Executive's
employment with ETI.
Section 2.4 Trade Secrets. The Executive shall not, at any time, either
during the term of his employment or after any termination of employment, use or
disclose any Trade Secrets (as defined under applicable law) of ETI or its
subsidiaries, except in fulfillment of his duties as the Executive during his
employment, for so long as the pertinent information or data remain Trade
Secrets, whether or not the Trade Secrets are in written or tangible form.
ARTICLE III
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Section 3.1 Termination by Company. Executive's employment may be
terminated by ETI by giving notice during the term of this Agreement upon the
occurrence of one or more of the following events:
(a) Executive's death or disability which renders Executive incapable
of performing his duties for more than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days in
one calendar year or within consecutive calendar years (termination under this
Section 3.1(a) shall be deemed termination without Cause);
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(b) for any reason following a determination by the Board of
Directors of ETI to terminate Executive's employment (termination under this
Section 3.1(b) shall be deemed termination without Cause); or
(c) "for Cause," which for purposes of this Agreement shall mean that
the Executive shall have committed:
(i) an intentional act of fraud, embezzlement or theft in
connection with his duties or in the course of his employment with ETI;
(ii) intentional wrongful damage to any material assets of ETI;
(iii) intentional wrongful disclosure of Proprietary Information
or Trade Secrets of ETI or its affiliates;
(iv) conviction of a felony or any similar crime involving
dishonesty or moral turpitude and carrying a prison term of at least one year
(regardless of whether imprisonment is actually imposed);
(v) habitual and debilitating use of alcohol or drugs; or
(vi) the failure of the Executive to meet performance
expectations, as determined and articulated by a majority of the members of
ETI's Board of Directors other than Executive; provided, however, that in the
event of this clause (vi) being the sole reason for a termination for Cause,
Executive shall have the cure provisions and rights provided for in Section
3.1(d) hereof and clause (ii) of Section 3.2(c) hereof.
(d) In the event of a determination by ETI's Board of Directors to
terminate Executive's employment under clause (vi) of Section 3.1(c) based
solely on the failure of Executive to meet performance expectations, then ETI
shall furnish to Executive in writing a notice of proposed termination setting
forth a specific statement of the deficiencies in his performance. Executive
shall then have a period of ninety (90) days after the giving of such written
notice of proposed termination by ETI in which to attempt to effect a cure of
the specified deficiencies. If at the end of such ninety (90) day period no such
cure has been effected to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board of Directors
of ETI, then Executive's employment shall be terminated as of the end of such
ninety (90) day period. ETI shall be obligated to provide to Executive only one
such notice of proposed termination, and if subsequent to effecting a cure of
specified deficiencies the Executive is determined by the Board of Directors to
have again failed to meet performance expectations, then his employment may be
terminated immediately upon ETI's giving of notice of termination to Executive
which specifies his deficiencies in performance.
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Section 3.2 Severance. For purposes of this Agreement, Executive's
entitlement to any severance payments upon termination of his employment shall
be as set forth below:
(a) Termination Without Cause. Executive shall be entitled to 12
months salary continuation, payable in bi-weekly installments, and continued
participation in ETI's group health and dental insurance program upon the timely
periodic payment of the amount required by ETI for employees to maintain family
coverage for such programs, as severance pay in the event that the Executive's
employment is terminated without Cause, commencing as of the date of Executive's
death or disability for purposes of Section 3.1(a), or the date specified in a
notice given under Section 3.1(b), or the date of Constructive Termination (as
defined below). Executive's resignation following a Constructive Termination
shall be deemed a termination without Cause.
(b) Voluntary Termination. Executive shall not receive any
severance pay in the event that he voluntarily resigns his employment with ETI
(other than a resignation following a Constructive Termination) unless such
severance pay is approved by the Board of Directors of ETI in its sole
discretion. Executive shall provide a minimum of thirty (30) days prior notice
to the President and CEO of his resignation. In the event Executive shall
provide thirty (30) days prior written notice of his intent to resign, ETI may
accept such resignation effective as of any date during such thirty (30) day
period as ETI deems appropriate, provided that Executive shall receive from ETI
his salary and be entitled to participate at ETI's expense in any Company
sponsored benefit programs in which he was a participant as of the effective
date of his resignation for the duration of such thirty (30) day period. For
purposes of this Agreement, "Constructive Termination" shall mean:
(i) Such change in duties or position as:
(a) The assignment (other than an occasional temporary
assignment) to Executive of any duties not
commensurate with Executive's position, duties,
responsibilities and status with ETI;
(b) A material change in Executive's reporting
responsibilities, (i.e., reporting to a lower tier)
or a diminution in Executive's titles or offices; or
(c) A material diminution of Executive's authority or
responsibilities.
(ii) A reduction in Executive's base salary specified in
Section 1.3(a) for the calendar year 1997, and a reduction
in Executive's base salary in effect for the prior
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calendar year for all succeeding years (other than pro
rata reductions in compensation for all senior management
of ETI and its subsidiaries).
(iii) The requirement that Executive be based anywhere other
than within 50 miles of ETI's current offices.
(c) For Cause. Executive shall not be entitled to any severance pay
whatsoever in the event that his employment is terminated "for Cause" pursuant
to Section 3.1(c) of this Agreement, unless (i) severance pay is approved by the
Board of Directors of ETI in its sole discretion, or (ii) Executive's employment
is terminated based solely on non-performance pursuant to clause (vi) of Section
3.1(c), in which event Executive shall be entitled to three (3) months salary
continuation and continued participation in ETI's group health and dental
insurance program upon timely periodic payment of the amount required by ETI for
employees to maintain family coverage for such programs.
ARTICLE IV
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 4.1 Withholding of Taxes. ETI may withhold from any amounts
payable under this Agreement all federal, state, city or other taxes and
withholdings as shall be required pursuant to any applicable law, rule or
regulation.
Section 4.2 Notice. For purposes of this Agreement, all communications
including, without limitation, notices, consents, requests or approvals,
provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly
given (i) when personally delivered, (ii) on the day of transmission when given
by facsimile transmission with confirmation of receipt, (iii) on the following
day if submitted to a nationally recognized courier service, or (iv) five (5)
business days after having been mailed by United States registered mail or
certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to ETI (to
the attention of the Secretary of ETI) at its principal executive office or to
Executive at his principal residence, or to such other address as any party may
have furnished to the other in writing and in accordance herewith, except the
notices of change of address shall be effective only upon receipt.
Section 4.3 Governing Law. The validity, interpretation, construction,
performance and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of Georgia, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of
laws of such State.
Section 4.4 Validity. If any provision of this Agreement or the
application of any provision hereof to any person or circumstances is held
invalid, unenforceable or otherwise illegal, the remainder of this Agreement and
the application of such
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provision to any other person or circumstances shall not be affected, and the
provision so held to be invalid, unenforceable or otherwise illegal shall be
reformed to the extent (and only to the extent) necessary to make it valid,
enforceable and legal; provided, however, if the provision so held to be
invalid, unenforceable or otherwise illegal constituted a material inducement to
a party's execution and delivery of this Agreement, such provision shall not be
reformed unless prior to any reformation that party agrees to be bound by the
reformation.
Section 4.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any other
agreements, oral or written, between the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof, and contains all of the agreements and understandings between the
parties with respect to the employment of Executive by ETI. Any waiver or
modification of any term of this Agreement shall be effective only if it is set
forth in a writing signed by all parties hereto.
Section 4.6 Successors and Binding Agreement.
(a) This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
ETI and any Successor of or to ETI, but shall not be otherwise be assignable or
delegable by ETI. "Successor" shall mean any successor in interest, including,
without limitation, any entity, individual or group of persons acquiring
directly or indirectly all or substantially all of the business or assets of
ETI, whether by sale, merger, consolidation, reorganization or otherwise.
(b) ETI shall require any Successor to agree at the time of becoming
a Successor to perform this Agreement to the same extent as the original parties
would be required if no succession had occurred.
(c) This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable
by Executive's personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators,
heirs, distributees and legatees.
(d) This Agreement is personal in nature and neither of the parties
shall, without the consent of the other, assign, transfer or delegate this
Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder except as expressly provided in
this Section 4.6.
Section 4.7 Captions. The captions in this Agreement are solely for
convenience of reference and shall not be given any effect in the construction
or interpretation of this Agreement.
Section 4.8 Miscellaneous. No provisions of this Agreement may be
modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is
agreed to in a writing signed by Executive and ETI. No waiver by a party hereto
at any time of any breach by another party hereto or compliance with any
condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other party
shall be deemed a
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waiver of similar or dissimilar provision or conditions at the same or at any
prior or subsequent time.
Section 4.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which
together will constitute one and the same Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed and delivered as of the date first above written.
"Company"
ENDEAVOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
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Jeffrey T. Arnold, President and Chief
Executive Officer
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EXECUTIVE
/s/ W. Michael Heekin
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W. Michael Heekin
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EXHIBIT 10.34
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made as of the 1st day of
February, 1998, by and between ENDEAVOR TECHNOLOGIES INC., a Georgia corporation
("ETI"), and K. ROBERT DRAUGHON, an individual (the "Executive"), and is
effective as of the date hereof.
WHEREAS, Executive is expected to make a significant contribution to the
success and development of ETI in his role as Director and Chief Financial
Officer of ETI; and
WHEREAS, Executive is willing to render services to ETI on the terms and
subject to the conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by Executive and ETI, including,
without limitation, the promises and covenants described herein, the parties
hereto, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
EMPLOYMENT
Section 1.1 Term of Employment. The term of Executive's employment
hereunder shall commence on or before February 2, 1998 and continue for a period
of two (2) years, unless earlier terminated as provided in this Agreement. At
the end of the second year of the initial two-year term, this Agreement shall
automatically be extended for an additional one-year term unless either party
hereto shall give written notice of its or his intent to terminate one hundred
eighty (180) days prior to the end of the second year of the initial two-year
term.
Section 1.2 Duties and Responsibilities of Executive. Executive is hereby
employed full time as Chief Financial Officer of ETI, shall do and perform all
services and acts necessary or advisable to fulfill the duties of such offices,
and shall conduct and perform such additional services and activities as may be
determined from time to time by the Board of Directors or the CEO of ETI, as
applicable. During the term of this Agreement, Executive shall devote his full
time, energy and skill to the business of ETI and to the promotion of ETI's
interests, and Executive acknowledges that he has a duty of loyalty to ETI and
shall not engage in, directly and indirectly, any other business or activity
that could materially and adversely affect ETI's business or the Executive's
ability to perform his duties under this Agreement.
In his capacity as an officer of ETI, Executive shall report to the CEO of
ETI. Executive's authority and responsibility in ETI shall at all times be
subject to the review and
discretion of the Board of Directors, who shall have the final authority to make
decisions regarding the business of ETI.
Section 1.3 Compensation. For all services to be rendered by Executive
under this Agreement, ETI shall pay Executive as follows:
(a) Base Salary. Executive shall be paid an annual gross salary of One
Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000) payable bi-weekly. At the sole
discretion of the Board of Directors of ETI, Executive's annual gross salary may
be increased, from time to time, throughout the term of this Agreement, the
amount of any such increase to be determined by the Board of Directors (or by a
compensation committee thereof).
(b) Annual Bonus. Executive may be paid an annual bonus in an amount
recommended by the CEO of ETI and approved by the Board of Directors of ETI (or
a compensation committee thereof).
Section 1.4 Benefits.
(a) Vacation. Executive shall be entitled to three weeks paid vacation
annually during the first three calendar years of his employment by ETI and four
weeks paid vacation during each calendar year thereafter. Any vacation not used
during any calendar year shall be forfeited except that one week's unused
vacation may be carried forward to the year following the year in which such
vacation entitlement accrued.
(b) Life, Disability and Retirement Programs. Executive shall be entitled
to participate in any life, disability and retirement programs that are
generally offered to or provided for the senior management personnel of ETI,
said programs to be approved by the Board of Directors.
(c) Group Insurance. Executive shall be entitled to participate in such
group health and dental insurance programs (including family coverage) as may
from time to time be offered generally to all of the other members of the senior
management personnel of ETI and its subsidiaries. Executive's participation
shall be on the same basis (including cost provisions) as such other members of
senior management.
Section 1.5 Stock Options. ETI shall grant Executive options to purchase
265,000 shares of Common Stock, Series D of ETI (the "Options"), such Options to
be subject to the terms and conditions set forth below. The Options shall be
adjusted for any change in the total issued common shares of ETI (of any class)
due to stock splits and stock dividends so that after the change, the number of
shares subject to the then-outstanding Options bears the same proportion to the
total number of issued common shares of ETI (of all classes) as borne prior to
the change.
(a) Grant, Vesting and Exercise. Options to purchase 265,000 shares of
Common Stock, Series D shall be granted as of the effective date of this
Agreement and at the exercise
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price of Two Dollars ($2.00) per each share of Common Stock, Series D acquired
upon exercise (subject to customary adjustments). It is agreed that Two Dollars
($ 2.00) is the fair market value of a share as of the effective date hereof.
Said Options shall vest and become exercisable in accordance with the following
schedule and shall remain exercisable through the fourth anniversary of the
effective date of this Agreement, at which time such Options shall expire unless
earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof. Such Options shall
include a provision requiring Executive to execute and deliver a copy of the
Restated Shareholders Agreement (as it may be amended from time to time) among
ETI and all of its current shareholders (the "Restated Shareholders Agreement").
Option for
Number of
Shares Date Vested and Exercisable
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88,333 February 2, 1998
44,167 February 2, 1999
44,167 February 2, 2000
88,333 February 2, 2001
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At the effective time and date of a registration statement filed under the
1993 Act for a public offering of any series of ETI's shares, one-half (1/2) of
the Options held by Executive which then have not vested and become exercisable
under the above vesting schedule will immediately vest and become exercisable.
All Options shall vest and become exercisable upon a Change of Control of ETI
which occurs subsequent to the effective time and date of a registration
statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933 ("1933 Act") for a public
offering of any series of ETI's shares. For purposes of this Section 1.5(a), a
"Change of Control" shall mean a change of the possession, direct or indirect,
of the power to direct or cause the direction of management and policies of ETI,
whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract (other than a
commercial contract for goods or non-management services), or otherwise.
Without limitation, a Change of Control shall be deemed to have occurred if any
person or entity that is not on the date hereof the beneficial owner of any
securities of ETI becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of 20%
or more of the combined voting power of ETI's outstanding voting securities
ordinarily having the right to vote for the election of directors of ETI.
(b) Return of Options and Repurchase of Shares. (i) In the event that
Executive voluntarily resigns his employment with ETI prior to February 2, 2000,
all then outstanding Options that have been issued to Executive shall be
canceled as of the date of Executive's notice of voluntary resignation. In the
event that Executive voluntarily resigns his employment with ETI after February
1, 2000, all then outstanding and exercisable, options shall remain exercisable
in full for a period of 120 days after the date of such notice of voluntary
resignation. ETI shall have the option at its sole discretion to purchase any
unexercised
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Options from the Executive at a price per share equal to the difference between
the exercise price of such Options and the per share Fair Market Value of the
shares of Common Stock underlying such Options determined as of or before the
thirtieth (30th) day following the date such notice of voluntary resignation was
given, with the Fair Market Value of such shares of Common Stock to be
determined in the manner set forth in clause (iv) of this Subsection 1.5(b) set
forth below. Furthermore, in the event Executive voluntarily resigns his
employment with ETI and no registration statement filed under the 1933 Act for a
public offering of any series of ETI's shares has become effective, then ETI in
its sole discretion may purchase any shares of Common Stock previously obtained
by Executive upon his exercise of any Options for an amount equal to the Fair
Market Value of such shares of Common Stock. Any such repurchase of shares by
ETI shall be accomplished within 180 days after such receipt of such notice of
resignation.
(ii) In the event that Executive's employment with ETI shall be
terminated by ETI for Cause after February 1, 1999 or at any time without Cause,
all then outstanding and unexercised Options shall become exercisable in full as
of the date such notice of termination was given by ETI and shall remain
exercisable in full for a period of 120 days after the date such notice to
termination was given. ETI shall have the option at its sole discretion to
purchase any unexercised Options from the Executive at a price per share equal
to the difference between the exercise price of such Options and the per share
Fair Market Value of the shares of Common Stock underlying such Options
determined as of or before the thirtieth (30th) day following the date such
notice of termination was given by ETI, with the Fair Market Value of such
shares of Common Stock to be determined in the manner set forth in clause (iv)
of Subsection 1.5(b) appearing below. Furthermore, if no registration statement
filed under the 1933 Act for a public offering of any series of ETI's Common
Stock has become effective, then ETI in its sole discretion may repurchase any
shares of Common Stock previously obtained by Executive upon the exercise of any
Options for an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of such shares of the
shares of Common Stock. Any such repurchase of the shares of Common Stock shall
be accomplished within 180 days after the date such notice of termination was
given by ETI.
(iii) In the event Executive's employment with ETI shall be terminated
by ETI for Cause on or before February 1, 1999, all then outstanding Options
will be canceled, and, if no registration statement filed under the 1933 Act for
a public offering of any series of ETI's Common Stock has become effective, then
ETI in its sole discretion may repurchase any shares of Common Stock previously
obtained by Executive upon his exercise of any Options for an amount equal to
the aggregate amount paid by Executive to ETI in connection with the exercise
price of such Options plus interest at eight percent per annum for the period
Executive owned the Common Stock. Any such repurchase of the shares of Common
Stock shall be accomplished within 180 days after such notice of termination.
(iv) The Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock, Series D on
the date specified by ETI shall mean (i) the closing sales price of the Common
Stock of ETI on such date on the national securities exchange (treating the
NASDAQ National Market System as a national securities exchange) having the
greatest volume of trading in the Common Stock
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during the thirty (30) day period preceding the day the value is to be
determined or, if such exchange was not open for trading on such date, the next
preceding date on which it was open; (ii) if the Common Stock is not traded on
any national securities exchange, the average of the closing high bid and low
asked prices of the Common Stock on the over-the-counter market, in arms-length
transactions not involving an affiliate of ETI, on the day such value is to be
determined, or in the absence of closing bids on such day, the closing bids on
the next preceding day on which there were bids; (iii) if the Common Stock also
is not traded on the over-the-counter market, the average net proceeds per share
received or the price paid by ETI with respect to shares of Common Stock of any
series sold or purchased by ETI in arms length transactions during the ninety
(90) days preceding the day the value is to be determined; or (iv) if no such
purchase or sale transactions by ETI have occurred within such ninety (90) day
period, the fair market value as determined in good faith by the Board of
Directors of ETI based on (a) such relevant facts as may be available to such
Board, which may include opinions of independent experts, the price at which
recent purchases or sales have been made by third parties, the book value per
share of the Common Stock, and the ETI's current and future earnings or (b) an
independent appraisal, conducted at ETI's expense, by a qualified financial
appraiser who is reasonably satisfactory to both ETI and Executive, provided
that the selection of method (a) or (b) shall be by mutual agreement of the
Board and Executive.
(c) Initial Public Offering. In the event that ETI shall undertake an
initial public offering ("IPO") of any series of its stock, pursuant to which it
files a registration statement in accordance with the 1933 Act, notice of the
filing of such registration statement shall be provided to Executive, and upon
the effective date of such registration statement (i) pursuant to and in
accordance with the Restated Shareholders Agreement, each one (1) outstanding
share of Common Stock, Series D, will become one (1) share of Common Stock with
all rights of a share of Common Stock, Series A, (ii) pursuant to and in
accordance with Section 1.5(a above, one-half (1 /2) of the Executive's then-
unvested Options shall immediately vest and become exercisable, and (iii) ETI
shall have no right to repurchase any shares of Common Stock obtained by
Executive's exercise of any Options.
Section 1.6 Business Expenses. Executive shall be entitled to
reimbursement of all ordinary and necessary business expenses reasonably
incurred for business travel, communications (including cell phone and pager),
entertainment and meals in connection with the performance of Executive's duties
under this Agreement in accordance with ETI's established policies for
reimbursement of business expenses including an automobile allowance of Five
Hundred Dollars ($500) per month. ETI will also pay the initiation fees,
membership dues and assessments for Executive's family membership in a club in
the Atlanta area acceptable to ETI and Executive which would permit Executive to
engage in business entertainment for the benefit of ETI. ETI expects Executive
to attend and participate in continuing education seminars and courses with
respect to the health industry and business management related to his duties,
and ETI will reimburse all ordinary and necessary expenses of such attendance
and participation. Such continuing education courses and seminars will be
scheduled in consultation with the CEO of ETI to ensure coordination of
schedules.
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ARTICLE II
COVENANTS OF EXECUTIVE
Section 2.1 Confidentiality. Executive recognizes the interest of ETI in
maintaining the confidential nature of its proprietary and other business and
commercial information. In connection therewith, Executive covenants that
during the term of his employment with Company under this Agreement, and for a
period of one (1) year thereafter, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly,
except as authorized by the Board of Directors, publish, disclose or use for his
own benefit or for the benefit of a business or entity other than ETI or
otherwise, any secret or confidential matter, or proprietary or other
information not in the public domain that was acquired by Executive during his
employment, relating to ETI, or any of its subsidiaries' businesses, operations,
customers, suppliers, products, employees, financial affairs or industrial
practices, technology, know-how or intellectual property or other similar
information (the "Proprietary Information").
Executive will abide by ETI's policies and regulations, as established from
time to time, for the protection of its Proprietary Information. Executive
acknowledges that all records, files, data, documents and the like relating to
suppliers, customers, costs, prices, systems, methods, personnel, technology and
other materials relating to ETI or its affiliated entities shall be and remain
the sole property of ETI and/or such affiliated entity and shall, upon the
request of ETI, turn over all copies of such Proprietary Information to ETI
(together with a written statement certifying as to his compliance with the
foregoing).
Section 2.2 Non-Solicitation of Customers and Non-Competition.
During the term of his employment with ETI, and for a period of one
(1) year thereafter, Executive shall not directly or indirectly, through one or
more intermediaries or otherwise, solicit, direct or appropriate, or attempt to
solicit, direct or appropriate any individual or entity which was, at the time
of termination of Executive's employment, a customer or client of ETI for the
purpose of providing a service or product to such customer or client which is
the same type of service or product offered or provided by ETI at the time of
termination of Executive's employment, with ETI.
During the Executive's employment with ETI, and for the one (1) year
period following the termination of Executive's employment with ETI for any
reason, Executive shall not, without the prior written consent of the Board of
Directors, which consent may be withheld at the sole discretion of the Board of
Directors, engage or participate in, as a business executive or equity owner,
the management or conduct of any business or enterprise that directly competes
in any geographical area with any line of business in which ETI was engaged in
at the time of termination of Executive's employment with ETI; provided,
however, that nothing in this Subsection 2.2 shall prohibit Executive from
acquiring or holding, for investment purposes only, less than five percent (5%)
of the outstanding publicly traded securities of any corporation which may
compete directly or indirectly with ETI.
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Section 2.3 Non-Solicitation of Employees. During the term of Executive's
employment with ETI, and for a period of one (1) year thereafter (the "Non-
solicitation Period"), Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, through one
or more intermediaries or otherwise, employ, induce, solicit for employment, or
assist others in employing, inducing or soliciting for employment any individual
who is at any time during the Non-solicitation Period an employee of ETI for the
purpose of providing services that are the same or similar to the types of
services offered or engaged in by ETI at the time of termination of Executive's
employment with ETI.
Section 2.4 Trade Secrets. The Executive shall not, at any time, either
during the term of his employment or after any termination of employment, use or
disclose any Trade Secrets (as defined under applicable law) of ETI or its
subsidiaries, except in fulfillment of his duties as the Executive during his
employment, for so long as the pertinent information or data remain Trade
Secrets, whether or not the Trade Secrets are in written or tangible form.
ARTICLE III
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Section 3.1 Termination by Company. Executive's employment may be
terminated by ETI by giving notice during the term of this Agreement upon the
occurrence of one or more of the following events:
(a) Executive's death or disability which renders Executive incapable of
performing his duties for more than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days in
one calendar year or within consecutive calendar years (termination under this
Section 3.1(a) shall be deemed termination without Cause);
(b) for any reason following a determination by the Board of Directors of
ETI to terminate Executive's employment (termination under this Section 3.1(b)
shall be deemed termination without Cause); or
(c) "for Cause," which for purposes of this Agreement shall mean that the
Executive shall have committed or engaged in:
(i) an intentional act of fraud, embezzlement or theft in connection
with his duties or in the course of his employment with ETI;
(ii) intentional wrongful damage to any material assets of ETI;
(iii) intentional wrongful disclosure of Proprietary Information or
Trade Secrets of ETI or its affiliates;
(iv) a felony or any similar crime involving dishonesty or moral
turpitude;
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(v) the habitual and debilitating use of alcohol or drugs; or
(vi) the failure of the Executive to meet performance expectations, as
determined and articulated by a majority of the members of ETI's Board of
Directors other than Executive; provided, however, that in the event of this
clause (vi) being the sole reason for a termination for Cause, Executive shall
have the cure provisions and rights provided for in Section 3.1(d) hereof and
clause (ii) of Section 3.2(c) hereof.
(d) In the event of a determination by ETI's Board of Directors to
terminate Executive's employment under clause (vi) of Section 3.1(c) based
solely on the failure of Executive to meet performance expectations, then ETI
shall furnish to Executive in writing a notice of proposed termination setting
forth a specific statement of the deficiencies in his performance. Executive
shall then have a period of ninety (90) days after the giving of such written
notice of proposed termination by ETI in which to attempt to effect a cure of
the specified deficiencies. If at the end of such ninety (90) day period no such
cure has been effected to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board of Directors
of ETI, then Executive's employment shall be terminated as of the end of such
ninety (90) day period. ETI shall be obligated to provide to Executive only one
such notice of proposed termination, and if subsequent to effecting a cure of
specified deficiencies the Executive is determined by the Board of Directors to
have again failed to meet performance expectations, then his employment may be
terminated immediately upon ETI's giving of notice of termination to Executive
which specifies his deficiencies in performance.
Section 3.2 Severance. For purposes of this Agreement, Executive's
entitlement to any severance payments upon termination of his employment shall
be as set forth below:
(a) Termination Without Cause. Executive shall be entitled to 12 months
salary continuation, payable in bi-weekly installments, and continued
participation in ETI's group health and dental insurance program upon the timely
periodic payment of the amount required by ETI for employees to maintain family
coverage for such programs, as severance pay in the event that the Executive's
employment is terminated without Cause, commencing as of the date of Executive's
death or disability for purposes of Section 3.1(a), or the date specified in a
notice given under Section 3.1(b).
(b) Voluntary Termination. Executive shall not receive any severance pay
in the event that he voluntarily resigns his employment with ETI unless such
severance pay is approved by the Board of Directors of ETI in its sole
discretion. Executive shall provide a minimum of thirty (30) days prior notice
to the CEO of his resignation. In the event Executive shall provide thirty (30)
days prior written notice of his intent to resign, ETI may accept such
resignation effective as of any date during such thirty (30) day period as ETI
deems appropriate, provided that Executive shall receive from ETI his salary and
be entitled to participate at ETI's expense in any Company sponsored benefit
programs in which he was a participant as of the effective date of his
resignation for the duration of such thirty (30) day period.
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(c) For Cause. Executive shall not be entitled to any severance pay
whatsoever in the event that his employment is terminated "for Cause" pursuant
to Section 3.1(c) of this Agreement, unless (i) severance pay is approved by the
Board of Directors of ETI in its sole discretion, or (ii) Executive's employment
is terminated based solely on non-performance pursuant to clause (vi) of Section
3.1 (c), in which event Executive shall be entitled to three (3) months salary
continuation and continued participation in ETI's group health and dental
insurance program upon timely periodic payment of the amount required by ETI for
employees to maintain family coverage for such programs.
ARTICLE IV
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 4.1 Withholding of Taxes. ETI may withhold from any amounts
payable under this Agreement all federal, state, city or other taxes and
withholdings as shall be required pursuant to any applicable law, rule or
regulation.
Section 4.2 Notice. For purposes of this Agreement, all communications
including, without limitation, notices, consents, requests or approvals,
provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly
given (i) when personally delivered, (ii) on the day of transmission when given
by facsimile transmission with confirmation of receipt, (iii) on the following
day if submitted to a nationally recognized courier service, or (iv) five (5)
business days after having been mailed by United States registered mail or
certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to ETI (to
the attention of the Secretary of ETI) at its principal executive office or to
Executive at his principal residence, or to such other address as any party may
have furnished to the other in writing and in accordance herewith, except the
notices of change of address shall be effective only upon receipt.
Section 4.3 Governing Law. The validity, interpretation, construction,
performance and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of Georgia, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of
laws of such State.
Section 4.4 Validity. If any provision of this Agreement or the
application of any provision hereof to any person or circumstances is held
invalid, unenforceable or otherwise illegal, the remainder of this Agreement and
the application of such provision to any other person or circumstances shall not
be affected, and the provision so held to be invalid, unenforceable or otherwise
illegal shall be reformed to the extent (and only to the extent) necessary to
make it valid, enforceable and legal; provided, however, if the provision so
held to be invalid, unenforceable or otherwise illegal constituted a material
inducement to a party's execution and delivery of this Agreement, such provision
shall not be reformed unless prior to any reformation that party agrees to be
bound by the reformation.
Section 4.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any other
agreements, oral or written, between the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof, and contains all of the agreements and understandings between the
parties with respect to the employment of
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Executive by ETI. Any waiver or modification of any term of this Agreement shall
be effective only if it is set forth in a writing signed by all parties hereto.
Section 4.6 Successors and Binding Agreement.
(a) This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of ETI
and any Successor of or to ETI, but shall not be otherwise be assignable or
delegable by ETI. "Successor" shall mean any successor in interest, including,
without limitation, any entity, individual or group of persons acquiring
directly or indirectly all or substantially all of the business or assets of
ETI, whether by sale, merger, consolidation, reorganization or otherwise.
(b) ETI shall require any Successor to agree at the time of becoming a
Successor to perform this Agreement to the same extent as the original parties
would be required if no succession had occurred.
(c) This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by
Executive's personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, heirs,
distributes and legatees.
(d) This Agreement is personal in nature and neither of the parties shall,
without the consent of the other, assign, transfer or delegate this Agreement or
any rights or obligations hereunder except as expressly provided in this Section
4.6.
Section 4.7 Captions. The captions in this Agreement are solely for
convenience of reference and shall not be given any effect in the construction
or interpretation of this Agreement.
Section 4.8 Miscellaneous. No provisions of this Agreement may be
modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is
agreed to in a writing signed by Executive and ETI. No waiver by a party hereto
at any time of any breach by another party hereto or compliance with any
condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other party
shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provision or conditions at the
same or at any prior or subsequent time.
Section 4.9 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which
together will constitute one and the same Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly
executed and delivered as of the date first above written.
ENDEAVOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
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Jeffrey T. Arnold
Chief Executive Officer
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EXECUTIVE
/s/ K. Robert Draughon
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K. Robert Draughon
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EXHIBIT 10.35
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into effective as of
the 6/th/ day of July, 1998, by and among William Porter Payne, a resident of
the State of Georgia ("Payne"), Premiere Technologies, Inc., a Georgia
corporation ("Premiere"), and Endeavor Technologies, Inc., a Georgia corporation
("Endeavor").
WHEREAS, effective May 22, 1998, Premiere and Payne agreed that Payne would
be employed by Premiere's wholly-owned subsidiary, Orchestrate.com, Inc.
("Orchestrate"), and, in respect of such service, would enter into a two-year
employment agreement with Premiere providing for (i) a salary of $750,000 per
year, (ii) a minimum bonus of $250,000 per year, (iii) a car allowance of $1,000
per month and (iv) options to purchase 500,000 shares of Common Stock of
Premiere, in addition to certain other benefits and remuneration agreed upon by
the parties at such time, which agreement was reflected in and subsumed by an
Executive Employment and Incentive Option Agreement dated July 6, 1998 between
Premiere and Payne (the "Payne Employment Agreement");
WHEREAS, as Chairman of Orchestrate, one of Payne's principal duties is to
assist Endeavor in the development of its business for the purpose of increasing
revenue opportunities for Premiere and enhancing the value of Premiere's
interest in Endeavor, recognizing that (i) Premiere is a substantial shareholder
of Endeavor and (ii) Endeavor represents an important channel for the
distribution of Premiere's "Orchestrate" family of products;
WHEREAS, in entering into the Payne Employment Agreement, the parties
contemplated that Payne, acting in his capacity as Chairman of Orchestrate,
would play a significant role in the development of Endeavor's "WebMD" product,
and that Endeavor would also compensate Payne for such assistance through the
grant to Payne of an option to purchase 200,000 shares of Common Stock of
Endeavor at an exercise price of $2.00 per share;
WHEREAS, Premiere and Endeavor have determined that Payne's services to
Endeavor are so valuable to Endeavor that it is both useful and appropriate for
Endeavor to reimburse Premiere for a portion of his services as an employee of
Premiere;
WHEREAS, Premiere and Endeavor are prepared to share Payne's services on
the basis described herein; and
WHEREAS, to avoid future disputes, ambiguities and conflicts of interest,
each of Payne, Premiere and Endeavor desire to set forth in writing the nature
of the sharing arrangement they are prepared to enter into with respect to
Payne's services.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained in this MOU, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. SHARING ARRANGEMENT. Each of Payne, Premiere and Endeavor agrees that,
notwithstanding that Payne is a full-time employee of Premiere or the contrary
provisions of the Payne Employment Agreement, Payne may devote up to 60% of his
time (or roughly three days a week) directly to the business of Endeavor. As an
employee of Premiere, Payne shall have the title of Chairman of Orchestrate. In
his service to Endeavor, Payne may serve as a member of its Board of Directors
and have the title of Vice Chairman, but shall not otherwise serve as an officer
or employee of Endeavor. Without Premiere's prior written consent, in his
service to Endeavor, Payne shall not carry any title that implies that he serves
as an employee of Endeavor. The Board of Directors of Endeavor shall act
expeditiously to create a vacancy on the Board and to appoint Payne to fill that
vacancy as soon as possible. Payne's appointment to the Board of Directors of
Endeavor shall not fulfill Endeavor's obligation to appoint a Premiere
designated director to the Board of Endeavor pursuant to Section 2 of the First
Amendment to Restated Shareholders Agreement of Endeavor Technologies, Inc.
dated December 15, 1997.
2. COMPENSATION. Effective as of August 6, 1998, for the balance of the
two-year term of Payne's agreed-upon employment with Premiere, Endeavor agrees
to reimburse Premiere for one-half of (i) Payne's salary of $750,000 per year,
(ii) minimum bonus of $250,000 per year and (iii) automobile allowance of $1,000
per month provided under the Payne Employment Agreement.
Endeavor shall be obligated to indemnify Payne for his service to Endeavor
pursuant to a standard form of Indemnification Agreement between Endeavor and
its directors. Endeavor has previously agreed to provide Payne options to
purchase 200,000 shares of Common Stock of Endeavor at an exercise price of
$2.00 per share in connection with its efforts to recruit Payne to Endeavor's
Board of Directors, and it will honor this agreement.
Except as set forth in this Section 2, Endeavor shall have no further
compensation obligations to Payne or Premiere relating to Payne's employment,
but shall reimburse Payne in accordance with its corporate policies for expenses
incurred by Payne in discharging the business of Endeavor.
3. OFFICE AND STAFF RESOURCES. As Payne's employer, Premiere shall
provide Payne (i) an office at Premiere's headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia and
(ii) a secretary. All of the expenses associated with such arrangements shall
be borne by Premiere.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES. Premiere and Endeavor agree that the principal
services offered by Payne to them involve the establishment and/or continuation
of sales and marketing efforts and the creation of strategic relationships
principally with large corporations. In order to reduce the potential that
Payne's sales and marketing efforts on behalf of one company may conflict with
his efforts on behalf of the other company, each of Payne, Premiere and Endeavor
agrees that:
(a) On behalf of Endeavor, Payne's responsibilities will be
directed toward the establishment of Endeavor as a leading
provider of healthcare-related Internet services, including
healthcare content and turnkey solutions, delivered (at
least in part) through Premiere's Orchestrate(R) service and
network. In this capacity, Payne will seek to create
strategic relationships and/or sales relationships with
healthcare organizations, providers and insurers and the
providers of healthcare information and other healthcare-
related "content" delivered via the Internet. Payne and
Endeavor agree with Premiere that business opportunities and
potential strategic relationships that involve the
marketing, sale or provision of communications services or
solutions via the Internet, private data networks or the
public switched telephone network, including without
limitation long distance calling cards, voice messaging
services, enhanced document distribution services,
conferencing services, unified messaging services, or other
services commonly understood by Premiere and Endeavor as
elements of Premiere's Orchestrate(R) service (whether
involving the provision of communications services through
the Internet, private data networks or via the public
switched telephone network) (collectively, "Enhanced
Communications Services") shall be directed to Premiere; and
(b) On behalf of Premiere, Payne's marketing and sales efforts
will be directed to the continuation of Premiere as a
leading provider of Enhanced Communications Services,
including without limitation, the establishment of
Orchestrate(R) as the leading Web-enabled enhanced
communications solution. In this capacity, Payne will
provide marketing and sales services, as directed by the
Chairman or President of Premiere, on behalf of Premiere and
each of its subsidiaries, and will seek to create strategic
relationships and/or sales relationships with entities or
organizations who may themselves, or whose customers may,
seek Enhanced Communications Services, including without
limitation, Orchestrate(R) services. Payne and Premiere
agree with Endeavor that business opportunities and
potential strategic relationships that involve the
marketing, sale or provision of healthcare-related Internet
services such as content and turnkey solutions shall be
directed to Endeavor.
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Any facts raising conflicts or potential conflicts in terms of Payne's
allegiances shall be reported to the Chief Executive Officers of the Company and
Endeavor for an appropriate, mutually acceptable resolution. Such conflicts or
potential conflicts shall include, without limitation, any such conflicts or
potential conflicts arising from the expansion of either party's business beyond
the scope of such business as presently conducted.
5. EXCULPATORY PROVISION. Premiere shall not be liable for, and Payne
and Endeavor hereby agree to hold Premiere harmless against, any loss, cost,
liability or expense (including attorneys' fees and costs and expenses of
investigation) directly or indirectly occurring or arising from actions taken by
Payne (or omissions or failures to act on his part) occurring in the course of
Payne's service to Endeavor or any subsidiary or affiliate thereof.
Endeavor shall not be liable for, and Payne and Premiere hereby agree to
hold Endeavor harmless against, any loss, cost, liability or expense (including
attorneys' fees and costs and expenses of investigation) directly or indirectly
occurring or arising from actions taken by Payne (or omissions or failures to
act on his part) occurring in the course of Payne's employment to Premiere or
any subsidiary or affiliate thereof.
6. BINDING INTENT; GOVERNING LAW. This MOU shall constitute a binding and
enforceable agreement among the parties hereto with respect to the subject
matter hereof. This MOU shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Georgia, and may be executed in counterparts, all of
which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this MOU effective as of the
6th day of July, 1998.
WILLIAM PORTER PAYNE
/s/ William Porter Payne
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ENDEAVOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By: /s/ W. Michael Heekin
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Its: Chief Operating Officer
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PREMIERE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By: /s/ Boland T. Jones
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Its: Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT 10.36
WEBMD, INC.
AMENDED AND RESTATED
1997 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
WEBMD, INC.
AMENDED AND RESTATED
1997 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS................................... 1
1.1 "Award"................................... 1
1.2 "Board"................................... 1
1.3 "Change in Control"....................... 1
1.4 "Code".................................... 1
1.5 "Committee"............................... 2
1.6 "Company"................................. 2
1.7 "Covered Employees"....................... 2
1.8 "Director"................................ 2
1.9 "Disinterested Person".................... 2
1.10 "Employee"................................ 2
1.11 "Employer"................................ 2
1.12 "Exchange Act"............................ 2
1.13 "Exercise Price".......................... 2
1.14 "Fair Market Value"....................... 2
1.15 "Grantee"................................. 3
1.16 "Incentive Stock Option".................. 3
1.17 "Non-Employee Director"................... 3
1.18 "Officer"................................. 3
1.19 "Option".................................. 3
1.20 "Optionee"................................ 3
1.21 "Outside Director"........................ 3
1.22 "Parent".................................. 3
1.23 "Permitted Transferee".................... 3
1.24 "Plan".................................... 3
1.25 "Purchasable"............................. 4
1.26 "Qualified Domestic Relations Order"...... 4
1.27 "Reload Option"........................... 4
1.28 "Restricted Stock"........................ 4
1.29 "Restriction Agreement"................... 4
1.30 "Section 16 Insider"...................... 4
1.31 "Stock"................................... 4
1.32 "Stock Option Agreement".................. 4
1.33 "Subsidiary".............................. 4
ARTICLE II - THE PLAN..................................... 4
2.1 Name...................................... 4
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2.2 Purpose................................... 4
2.3 Effective Date............................ 5
ARTICLE III - PARTICIPANTS................................ 5
ARTICLE IV - ADMINISTRATION.............................. 5
4.1 Duties and Powers of the Committee........ 5
4.2 Interpretation; Rules..................... 6
4.3 No Liability.............................. 6
4.4 Majority Rule............................. 6
4.5 Company Assistance........................ 6
ARTICLE V - SHARES OF STOCK SUBJECT TO PLAN............... 6
5.1 Limitations............................... 6
5.2 Antidilution.............................. 7
ARTICLE VI - OPTIONS...................................... 8
6.1 Types of Options Granted.................. 8
6.2 Option Grant and Agreement................ 9
6.3 Optionee Limitations...................... 9
6.4 $100,000 Limitation....................... 9
6.5 Exercise Price............................ 10
6.6 Exercise Period........................... 10
6.7 Option Exercise........................... 10
6.8 Reload Options............................ 11
6.9 Nontransferability of Option.............. 12
6.10 Termination of Employment or Service...... 12
6.11 Employment Rights......................... 12
6.12 Certain Successor Options................. 12
6.13 Effect of Change in Control............... 12
ARTICLE VII - RESTRICTED STOCK............................ 13
7.1 Awards of Restricted Stock................ 13
7.2 Non-Transferability....................... 13
7.3 Lapse of Restrictions..................... 13
7.4 Termination of Employment................. 13
7.5 Treatment of Dividends.................... 14
7.6 Delivery of Shares........................ 14
ARTICLE VIII - STOCK CERTIFICATES........................ 14
ARTICLE IX - TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF PLAN......... 15
ARTICLE X - RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER COMPENSATION PLANS.. 15
ARTICLE XI - MISCELLANEOUS............................. 15
11.1 Performance Goals......................... 15
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11.2 Replacement or Amended Grants............. 16
11.3 Forfeiture Provisions..................... 16
11.4 Plan Binding on Successors................ 16
11.5 Singular, Plural; Gender.................. 16
11.6 Headings, etc............................. 16
11.7 Interpretation............................ 16
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WEBMD, INC.
AMENDED AND RESTATED
1997 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
As used herein, the following terms have the following meanings unless the
context clearly indicates to the contrary:
1.1 "Award" shall mean a grant of Restricted Stock.
1.2 "Board" shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company.
1.3 "Change in Control" shall mean the occurrence of either of the
following events:
(a) A change in the composition of the Board of Directors as a result
of which fewer than one-half of the incumbent directors are directors who
either:
(i) Had been directors of the Company 24 months prior to such
change; or
(ii) Were elected, or nominated for election, to the Board of
Directors with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the
directors who had been directors of the Company 24 months prior to such
change and who were still in office at the time of the election or
nomination; or
(b) Any "person" (as such term is used in sections 13(d) and 14(d) of
the Exchange Act), other than any person who is a shareholder of the Company on
or before the effective date of the Plan, by the acquisition or aggregation of
securities is or becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of
securities of the Company representing 50 percent or more of the combined voting
power of the Company's then outstanding securities ordinarily (and apart from
rights accruing under special circumstances) having the right to vote at
elections of directors (the "Base Capital Stock"); except that any change in the
relative beneficial ownership of the Company's securities by any person
resulting solely from a reduction in the aggregate number of outstanding shares
of Base Capital Stock, and any decrease thereafter in such person's ownership of
securities, shall be disregarded until such person increases in any manner,
directly or indirectly, such person's beneficial ownership of any securities of
the Company.
1.4 "Code" shall mean the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
including effective date and transition rules (whether or not codified). Any
reference herein to a specific section of the Code shall be deemed to include a
reference to any corresponding provision of future law.
1.5 "Committee" shall mean a committee of at least two Directors
appointed from time to time by the Board, having the duties and authority set
forth herein in addition to any other authority granted by the Board. In
selecting the Committee, the Board shall consider (i) the benefits under Section
162(m) of the Code of having a Committee composed of Outside Directors for
Options granted to Covered Employees, if and when and to the extent such Section
applies to the Company, and (ii) the benefits under Rule 16b-3 of having a
Committee composed of either the entire Board or a Committee of at least two
Directors who are Non-Employee Directors for Options granted to or held by any
Section 16 Insider, if and when such rule applies with respect to officers and
directors of the Company. At any time that the Board shall not have appointed a
committee as described above, any reference herein to the Committee shall mean
the Board.
1.6 "Company" shall mean WebMD, Inc., a Georgia corporation.
1.7 "Covered Employees" shall have the meaning set forth in Code Section
162(m)(3) and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
1.8 "Director" shall mean a member of the Board and any person who is an
advisory, honorary or emeritus director of the Company if such person is
considered a director for the purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act, as
determined by reference to such Section 16 and to the rules, regulations,
judicial decisions, and interpretative or "no-action" positions with respect
thereto of the Securities and Exchange Commission, as the same may be in effect
or set forth from time to time.
1.9 "Disinterested Person" shall have the meaning set forth in Rule 16b-3
under the Exchange Act, as the same may be in effect from time to time, or in
any successor rule thereto, and shall be determined for all purposes under the
Plan according to interpretative or "no-action" positions with respect thereto
issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
1.10 "Employee" shall mean an employee of the Employer.
1.11 "Employer" shall mean the corporation that employs a Grantee.
1.12 "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Any
reference herein to a specific section of the Exchange Act shall be deemed to
include a reference to any corresponding provision of future law.
1.13 "Exercise Price" shall mean the price at which an Optionee may
purchase a share of Stock under a Stock Option Agreement.
1.14 "Fair Market Value" on any date shall mean (i) the closing sales
price of the Stock, regular way, on such date on the national securities
exchange having the greatest volume of trading in the Stock during the thirty-
day period preceding the day the value is to be determined or, if such exchange
was not open for trading on such date, the next preceding date on which it was
open; (ii) if the Stock is not traded on any national securities exchange, the
average of the closing high bid and low asked prices of the Stock on the over-
the-counter
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market on the day such value is to be determined, or in the absence of closing
bids on such day, the closing bids on the next preceding day on which there were
bids; or (iii) if the Stock also is not traded on the over-the-counter market,
the fair market value as determined in good faith by the Board or the Committee
based on such relevant facts as may be available to the Board, which may include
opinions of independent experts, the price at which recent sales have been made,
the book value of the Stock, and the Company's current and future earnings.
1.15 "Grantee" shall mean a person who is an Optionee or a person who has
received an Award of Restricted Stock.
1.16 "Incentive Stock Option" shall mean an option to purchase any stock
of the Company which complies with and is subject to the terms, limitations, and
conditions of Section 422 of the Code and any regulations promulgated with
respect thereto.
1.17 "Non-Employee Director" shall have the meaning set forth in Rule
16b-3 under the Exchange Act, as the same may be in effect from time to time, or
in any successor rule thereto, and shall be determined for all purposes under
the Plan according to interpretative or "no-action" positions with respect
thereto issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
1.18 "Officer" shall mean a person who constitutes an officer of the
Company for the purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act, as determined by
reference to such Section 16 and to the rules, regulations, judicial decisions,
and interpretative or "no-action" positions with respect thereto of the
Securities and Exchange Commission, as the same may be in effect or set forth
from time to time.
1.19 "Option" shall mean an option, whether or not an Incentive Stock
Option, to purchase Stock granted pursuant to the provisions of Article VI
hereof.
1.20 "Optionee" shall mean a person to whom an Option has been granted
hereunder.
1.21 "Outside Director" shall have the meaning set forth in Code Section
162 and the regulators promulgated thereunder.
1.22 "Parent" shall mean any corporation (other than the Employer) in an
unbroken chain of corporations ending with the Employer if, at the time of the
grant (or modification) of the Option, each of the corporations other than the
Employer owns stock possessing 50 percent or more of the total combined voting
power of the classes of stock in one of the other corporations in such chain.
1.23 "Permitted Transferee" shall mean, with respect to an Optionee, any
member of such Optionee's immediate family and any charitable, religious,
scientific, or educational organization, contributions to which are deductible
for federal or state income tax purposes, and any trust or other vehicle for the
benefit of such a family member or organization.
1.24 "Plan" shall mean the WebMD, Inc. Amended and Restated 1997 Stock
Incentive Plan, the terms of which are set forth herein.
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1.25 "Purchasable" shall refer to Stock which may be purchased by an
Optionee under the terms of this Plan on or after a certain date specified in
the applicable Stock Option Agreement.
1.26 "Qualified Domestic Relations Order" shall have the meaning set
forth in the Code or in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or
the rules and regulations promulgated under the Code or such Act.
1.27 "Reload Option" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.8
hereof.
1.28 "Restricted Stock" shall mean Stock issued, subject to restrictions,
to a Grantee pursuant to Article VII hereof.
1.29 "Restriction Agreement" shall mean the agreement setting forth the
terms of an Award and executed by a Grantee as provided in Section 7.1 hereof.
1.30 "Section 16 Insider" shall mean any person who is subject to the
provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act, as provided in Rule 16a-2
promulgated pursuant to the Exchange Act.
1.31 "Stock" shall mean the Common Stock, no par value, of the Company, as
adjusted pursuant to Section 5.2 hereof.
1.32 "Stock Option Agreement" shall mean an agreement between the Company
and an Optionee under which the Optionee may purchase Stock hereunder, a sample
form of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A (which form may be varied by the
Committee in granting an Option).
1.33 "Subsidiary" shall mean any corporation (other than the Employer) in
an unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Employer if, at the time of
the grant (or modification) of the Option, each of the corporations other than
the last corporation in the unbroken chain owns stock possessing 50 percent or
more of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the
other corporations in such chain.
ARTICLE II
THE PLAN
2.1 Name. This plan shall be known as the "WebMD, Inc. Amended and Restated
1997 Stock Incentive Plan."
2.2 Purpose. The purpose of the Plan is to advance the interests of the
Company, its Subsidiaries and its shareholders by affording certain employees,
Officers and Directors of the Company and its Subsidiaries as well as key
consultants and advisors to the Company or any Subsidiaries and employees of the
Company's suppliers and contractors an opportunity to acquire or increase their
proprietary interests in the Company. The objective of the issuance of
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the Options and Awards is to promote the growth and profitability of the Company
and its Subsidiaries because the Grantees will be provided with an additional
incentive to achieve the Company's objectives through participation in its
success and growth and by encouraging their continued association with or
service to the Company. In particular, with respect to the issuance of Options
to employees, the purpose of the Plan also includes to attract, retain and
reward employees, to increase identification with the Company's interests, and
to provide incentive for remaining with and enhancing the value of the Company
over the long term.
2.3 Effective Date. The Plan shall become effective on January 1, 1997,
provided, however, that the Plan shall terminate, and all Options or Awards
theretofore granted or awarded shall become void and may not be exercised, on
January 1, 1998, if the shareholders of the Company shall not by that date have
approved the Plan's adoption.
ARTICLE III
PARTICIPANTS
The class of persons eligible to participate in the Plan shall consist of
all persons whose participation in the Plan the Committee determines to be in
the best interests of the Company, which shall include, but not be limited to,
employees, Officers and Directors, including but not limited to executive
personnel, of the Company or any Subsidiary, as well as key consultants and
advisors to the Company or any Subsidiary and employees of the Company's
suppliers and contractors.
ARTICLE IV
ADMINISTRATION
4.1 Duties and Powers of the Committee. The Plan shall be administered by
the Committee. The Committee shall select one of its members as its Chairman and
shall hold its meetings at such times and places as it may determine. The
Committee shall keep minutes of its meetings and shall make such rules and
regulations for the conduct of its business as it may deem necessary. The
Committee shall have the power to act by unanimous written consent in lieu of a
meeting and to meet telephonically. In administering the Plan, the Committee's
actions and determinations shall be binding on all interested parties. The
Committee shall have the power to grant Options or Awards in accordance with the
provisions of the Plan and may grant Options and Awards singly, in combination,
or in tandem. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee shall have
the discretion and authority to determine those individuals to whom Options or
Awards will be granted and whether such Options shall be accompanied by the
right to receive Reload Options, the number of shares of Stock subject to each
Option or Award, such other matters as are specified herein, and any other terms
and conditions of a Stock Option Agreement or Restriction Agreement. The
Committee shall also have the discretion and authority to delegate to any
Officer its powers to grant Options or Awards under the Plan to any person who
is an employee of the Company but not an Officer or Director. To the extent not
inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan, the Committee may give a Grantee
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an election to surrender an Option or Award in exchange for the grant of a new
Option or Award, and shall have the authority to amend or modify an outstanding
Option Agreement or Restriction Agreement, or to waive any provision thereof,
provided that the Grantee consents to such action.
4.2 Interpretation; Rules. Subject to the express provisions of the Plan,
the Committee also shall have complete authority to interpret the Plan, to
prescribe, amend, and rescind rules and regulations relating to it, to determine
the details and provisions of each Stock Option Agreement, and to make all other
determinations necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan,
including, without limitation, the amending or altering of the Plan and any
Options or Awards granted hereunder as may be required to comply with or to
conform to any federal, state, or local laws or regulations.
4.3 No Liability. Neither any member of the Board nor any member of the
Committee shall be liable to any person for any act or determination made in
good faith with respect to the Plan or any Option or Award granted hereunder.
4.4 Majority Rule. A majority of the members of the Committee shall
constitute a quorum, and any action taken by a majority at a meeting at which a
quorum is present, or any action taken without a meeting evidenced by a writing
executed by all the members of the Committee, shall constitute the action of the
Committee.
4.5 Company Assistance. The Company shall supply full and timely
information to the Committee on all matters relating to eligible persons, their
employment, death, retirement, disability, or other termination of employment,
and such other pertinent facts as the Committee may require. The Company shall
furnish the Committee with such clerical and other assistance as is necessary in
the performance of its duties.
ARTICLE V
SHARES OF STOCK SUBJECT TO PLAN
5.1 Limitations. Subject to any antidilution adjustment pursuant to the
provisions of Section 5.2 hereof, the maximum number of shares of Stock that may
be issued hereunder shall be five million (5,000,000). The maximum number of
shares of Stock with respect to one or more Options and/or SARs that may be
granted during any one calendar year under the Plan to any one Covered Employee
shall be 500,000, and the maximum fair market value of any Awards (other than
Options and SARs) that may be received by a Covered Employee (less any
consideration paid for such Award) during any one calendar year under the Plan
shall be $2,000,000. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in the
event of the applicability of Section 162(m) of the Code to any grant hereunder,
such grant shall comply with the requirements of the exclusion from the
limitation on deductibility of compensation under Section 162(m) of the Code.
Any or all shares of Stock subject to the Plan may be issued in any combination
of Incentive Stock Options, non-Incentive Stock Options, or Restricted Stock,
and the amount of Stock subject to the Plan may be increased from time to time
in accordance
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with Article IX, provided that the total number of shares of Stock issuable
pursuant to Incentive Stock Options may not be increased to more than five
million (5,000,000) (other than pursuant to antidilution adjustments) without
shareholder approval. Shares subject to an Option or issued as an Award may be
either authorized and unissued shares or shares issued and later acquired by the
Company. The shares covered by any unexercised portion of an Option that has
terminated for any reason (except as set forth in the following paragraph), or
any forfeited portion of an Award, may again be optioned or awarded under the
Plan, and such shares shall not be considered as having been optioned or issued
in computing the number of shares of Stock remaining available for option or
award hereunder.
In the event of the issuance of Options in respect of options to acquire
stock of any entity acquired, by merger or otherwise, by the Company (or any
Subsidiary of the Company), to the extent that such issuance shall not be
inconsistent with the terms, limitations and conditions of Code section 422 or
Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act, the aggregate number of shares of Stock for
which Options may be granted hereunder shall automatically be increased by the
number of shares subject to the Options so issued; provided, however, that the
aggregate number of shares of Stock for which Options may be granted hereunder
shall automatically be decreased by the number of shares covered by any
unexercised portion of an Option so issued that has terminated for any reason,
and the shares subject to any such unexercised portion may not be optioned to
any other person.
5.2 Antidilution.
(a) If at any time following October 15, 1997, the outstanding shares
of Stock are changed into or exchanged for a different number or kind of shares
or other securities of the Company by reason of merger, consolidation,
reorganization, recapitalization, reclassification, combination or exchange of
shares, stock split or stock dividend, in the event that any spin-off, spin-out
or other distribution of assets materially affects the price of the Company's
stock, or in the event of any assumption and conversion to the Plan by the
Company of an acquired company's outstanding option grants:
(i) The aggregate number and kind of shares of Stock for which
Options or Awards may be granted hereunder shall be adjusted
proportionately by the Committee; and
(ii) The rights of Optionees (concerning the number of shares
subject to Options and the Exercise Price) under outstanding Options
and the rights of the holders of Awards (concerning the terms and
conditions of the lapse of any then-remaining restrictions), shall be
adjusted proportionately by the Committee.
(b) If the Company shall be a party to any reorganization in which it
does not survive, involving merger, consolidation, or acquisition of the stock
or substantially all the assets of the Company, the Committee, in its
discretion, may:
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(i) notwithstanding other provisions hereof, declare that all
Options granted under the Plan shall become exercisable immediately
notwithstanding the provisions of the respective Option Agreements
regarding exercisability, that all such Options shall terminate 30
days after the Committee gives written notice of the immediate right
to exercise all such Options and of the decision to terminate all
Options not exercised within such 30-day period, and that all then-
remaining restrictions pertaining to Awards under the Plan shall
immediately lapse; and/or
(ii) notify all Grantees that all Options or Awards granted under
the Plan shall be assumed by the successor corporation or substituted
on an equitable basis with options or restricted stock issued by such
successor corporation.
(c) If the Company is to be liquidated or dissolved in connection
with a reorganization described in Section 5.2(b), the provisions of such
section shall apply. In all other instances, the adoption of a plan of
dissolution or liquidation of the Company shall, notwithstanding other
provisions hereof, cause all then-remaining restrictions pertaining to Awards
under the Plan to lapse, and shall cause every Option outstanding under the Plan
to terminate to the extent not exercised prior to the adoption of the plan of
dissolution or liquidation by the shareholders, provided that, notwithstanding
other provisions hereof, the Committee may declare all Options granted under the
Plan to be exercisable at any time on or before the fifth business day following
such adoption notwithstanding the provisions of the respective Option Agreements
regarding exercisability.
(d) The adjustments described in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this
section, and the manner of their application, shall be determined solely by the
Committee, and any such adjustment may provide for the elimination of fractional
share interests; provided, however, that any adjustment made by the Board or the
Committee shall be made in a manner that will not cause an Incentive Stock
Option to be other than an incentive stock option under applicable statutory and
regulatory provisions. The adjustments required under this Article shall apply
to any successors of the Company and shall be made regardless of the number or
type of successive events requiring such adjustments.
ARTICLE VI
OPTIONS
6.1 Types of Options Granted. The Committee may, under this Plan, grant
either Incentive Stock Options or Options which do not qualify as Incentive
Stock Options. Within the limitations provided in this Plan, both types of
Options may be granted to the same person at the same time, or at different
times, under different terms and conditions, as long as the terms and conditions
of each Option are consistent with the provisions of the Plan. Without
limitation of the foregoing, Options may be granted subject to conditions based
on the financial performance of the Company or any other factor the Committee
deems relevant.
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6.2 Option Grant and Agreement. Each Option granted hereunder shall be
evidenced by minutes of a meeting or the written consent of the Committee and by
a written Stock Option Agreement executed by the Company and the Optionee. The
terms of the Option, including the Option's duration, time or times of exercise,
exercise price, whether the Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option,
and whether the Option is to be accompanied by the right to receive a Reload
Option, shall be stated in the Option Agreement. No Incentive Stock Option may
be granted more than ten years after the earlier to occur of the effective date
of the Plan or the date the Plan is approved by the Company's shareholders.
Separate Option Agreements may be used for Options intended to be Incentive
Stock Options and those not so intended, but any failure to use such separate
agreements shall not invalidate, or otherwise adversely affect the Optionee's
interest in, the Options evidenced thereby.
6.3 Optionee Limitations. The Committee shall not grant an Incentive Stock
Option to any person who, at the time the Incentive Stock Option is granted:
(a) is not an employee of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries; or
(b) owns or is considered to own stock possessing at least 10% of the
total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any of its
Parent or Subsidiary corporations; provided, however, that this limitation shall
not apply if at the time an Incentive Stock Option is granted the Exercise Price
is at least 110% of the Fair Market Value of the Stock subject to such Option
and such Option by its terms would not be exercisable after five years from the
date on which the Option is granted. For the purpose of this subsection (b), a
person shall be considered to own (i) the stock owned, directly or indirectly,
by or for his or her brothers and sisters (whether by whole or half blood),
spouse, ancestors and lineal descendants; (ii) the stock owned, directly or
indirectly, by or for a corporation, partnership, estate, or trust in proportion
to such person's stock interest, partnership interest or beneficial interest
therein; and (iii) the stock which such person may purchase under any
outstanding options of the Employer or of any Parent or Subsidiary of the
Employer.
6.4 $100,000 Limitation. Except as provided below, the Committee shall not
grant an Incentive Stock Option to, or modify the exercise provisions of
outstanding Incentive Stock Options held by, any person who, at the time the
Incentive Stock Option is granted (or modified), would thereby receive or hold
any Incentive Stock Options of the Employer and any Parent or Subsidiary of the
Employer such that the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined as of the
respective dates of grant or modification of each option) of the stock with
respect to which such Incentive Stock Options are exercisable for the first time
during any calendar year is in excess of $100,000 (or such other limit as may be
prescribed by the Code from time to time); provided that the foregoing
restriction on modification of outstanding Incentive Stock Options shall not
preclude the Committee from modifying an outstanding Incentive Stock Option if,
as a result of such modification and with the consent of the Optionee, such
Option no longer constitutes an Incentive Stock Option; and provided that, if
the $100,000 limitation (or such other limitation prescribed by the Code)
described in this Section is exceeded, the
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Incentive Stock Option the granting or modification of which resulted in the
exceeding of such limit shall be treated as an Incentive Stock Option up to the
limitation and the excess shall be treated as an Option not qualifying as an
Incentive Stock Option.
6.5 Exercise Price. The Exercise Price of the Stock subject to each Option
shall be determined by the Committee. Subject to the provisions of Section
6.3(b) hereof, the Exercise Price of an Incentive Stock Option shall not be less
than the Fair Market Value of the Stock as of the date the Option is granted (or
in the case of an Incentive Stock Option that is subsequently modified, on the
date of such modification). The Exercise Price of a non-Incentive Stock Option
shall not be less than the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the date that the
Option is granted.
6.6 Exercise Period. The period for the exercise of each Option granted
hereunder shall be determined by the Committee, but the Option Agreement with
respect to each Option intended to be an Incentive Stock Option shall provide
that such Option shall not be exercisable after the expiration of ten years from
the date of grant (or modification) of the Option. In addition, no Option
granted to a Section 16 Insider shall be exercisable prior to the expiration of
six months from the date such Option is granted, other than in the case of the
death or disability of the Optionee, and no Option shall be exercisable prior to
shareholder approval of the Plan.
6.7 Option Exercise.
(a) Unless otherwise provided in the Stock Option Agreement or Section
6.6 hereof, an Option may be exercised at any time or from time to time during
the term of the Option as to any or all full shares which have become
Purchasable under the provisions of the Option, but not at any time as to less
than 100 shares unless the remaining shares that have become so Purchasable are
less than 100 shares. The Committee shall have the authority to prescribe in any
Stock Option Agreement that the Option may be exercised only in accordance with
a vesting schedule during the term of the Option.
(b) An Option shall be exercised by (i) delivery to the Company at its
principal office a written notice of exercise with respect to a specified number
of shares of Stock and (ii) payment to the Company at that office of the full
amount of the Exercise Price for such number of shares in accordance with
Section 6.7(c). If requested by an Optionee, an Option may be exercised with the
involvement of a stockbroker in accordance with the federal margin rules set
forth in Regulation T (in which case the certificates representing the
underlying shares will be delivered by the Company directly to the stockbroker).
(c) The Exercise Price is to be paid in full in cash upon the exercise
of the Option and the Company shall not be required to deliver certificates for
the shares purchased until such payment has been made; provided, however, that
in lieu of cash, all or any portion of the Exercise Price may be paid by
tendering to the Company shares of Stock duly endorsed for transfer and owned by
the Optionee, or by authorization to the Company to withhold shares of Stock
otherwise issuable upon exercise of the Option, in each case to be credited
against the Exercise Price at the Fair Market Value of such shares on the date
of exercise (however, no
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fractional shares may be so transferred, and the Company shall not be obligated
to make any cash payments in consideration of any excess of the aggregate Fair
Market Value of shares transferred over the aggregate option price); provided
further, that the Board may provide in a Stock Option Agreement or may otherwise
determine in its sole discretion at the time of exercise that, in lieu of cash
or shares, all or a portion of the Exercise Price may be paid by the Optionee's
execution of a recourse note equal to the Exercise Price or relevant portion
thereof, subject to compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and
regulations.
(d) In addition to and at the time of payment of the Exercise Price,
the Optionee shall pay to the Company in cash the full amount of any federal,
state, and local income, employment, or other withholding taxes applicable to
the taxable income of such Optionee resulting from such exercise; provided,
however, that in the discretion of the Committee any Option Agreement may
provide that all or any portion of such tax obligations, together with
additional taxes not exceeding the actual additional taxes to be owed by the
Optionee as a result of such exercise, may, upon the irrevocable election of the
Optionee, be paid by tendering to the Company whole shares of Stock duly
endorsed for transfer and owned by the Optionee, or by authorization to the
Company to withhold shares of Stock otherwise issuable upon exercise of the
Option, in either case in that number of shares having a Fair Market Value on
the date of exercise equal to the amount of such taxes thereby being paid, and
subject to such restrictions as to the approval and timing of any such election
as the Committee may from time to time determine to be necessary or appropriate
to satisfy the conditions of the exemption set forth in Rule 16b-3 under the
Exchange Act, if such rule is applicable.
(e) The holder of an Option shall not have any of the rights of a
shareholder with respect to the shares of Stock subject to the Option until such
shares have been issued and transferred to the Optionee upon the exercise of the
Option.
6.8 Reload Options.
(a) The Committee may specify in a Stock Option Agreement (or may
otherwise determine in its sole discretion) that a Reload Option shall be
granted, without further action of the Committee, (i) to an Optionee who
exercises an Option (including a Reload Option) by surrendering shares of Stock
in payment of amounts specified in Sections 6.7(c) or 6.7(d) hereof, (ii) for
the same number of shares as are surrendered to pay such amounts, (iii) as of
the date of such payment and at an Exercise Price equal to the Fair Market Value
of the Stock on such date, and (iv) otherwise on the same terms and conditions
as the Option whose exercise has occasioned such payment, except as provided
below and subject to such other contingencies, conditions, or other terms as the
Committee shall specify at the time such exercised Option is granted; provided
that the shares surrendered by a Section 16 Insider in payment as provided above
must have been held by the Optionee for at least six months prior to such
surrender.
(b) Unless provided otherwise in the Stock Option Agreement, a Reload
Option may not be exercised by an Optionee (i) prior to the end of a one-year
period from the date that the Reload Option is granted, and (ii) unless the
Optionee retains beneficial ownership
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of the shares of Stock issued to such Optionee upon exercise of the Option
referred to above in Section 6.8(a) for a period of one year from the date of
such exercise.
6.9 Nontransferability of Option.
(a) No Incentive Stock Option shall be transferable by an Optionee
other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and no Option shall
be transferable by an Optionee who is a Section 16 Insider prior to shareholder
approval of the Plan or, after such approval, other than by will or the laws of
descent and distribution or pursuant to a Qualified Domestic Relations Order.
During the lifetime of an Optionee, Incentive Stock Options shall be exercisable
only by such Optionee (or by such Optionee's guardian or legal representative,
should one be appointed).
(b) Except as provided above and unless provided otherwise in the
Stock Option Agreement, Optionees and Permitted Transferees of Optionees may
transfer Options to any person, including a broker-dealer, but the Option shall
not be transferable by any person other than an Optionee or Permitted Transferee
except by will or the laws of descent and distribution or pursuant to a
Qualified Domestic Relations Order. Except as provided above and unless provided
otherwise in the Stock Option Agreement, Options shall be exercisable by any
person to whom such Option has been validly transferred.
6.10 Termination of Employment or Service. The Committee shall have the
power to specify, with respect to the Options granted to a particular Optionee,
the effect upon such Optionee's right to exercise an Option of termination of
such Optionee's employment or service under various circumstances, which effect
may include immediate or deferred termination of such Optionee's rights under an
Option, or acceleration of the date at which an Option may be exercised in full;
provided, however, that in no event may an Incentive Stock Option be exercised
after the expiration of ten years from the date of grant thereof.
6.11 Employment Rights. Nothing in the Plan or in any Stock Option
Agreement shall confer on any person any right to continue in the employ of the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries, or shall interfere in any way with the right
of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries to terminate such person's employment
at any time.
6.12 Certain Successor Options. To the extent not inconsistent with the
terms, limitations and conditions of Code section 422 and any regulations
promulgated with respect thereto, an Option issued in respect of an option held
by an employee to acquire stock of any entity acquired, by merger or otherwise,
by the Company (or any Subsidiary of the Company) may contain terms that differ
from those stated in this Article, but solely to the extent necessary to
preserve for any such employee the rights and benefits contained in such
predecessor option, or to satisfy the requirements of Code section 424(a).
6.13 Effect of Change in Control. The Committee may determine, at the time
of granting an Option or thereafter, that such Option shall become exercisable
on an accelerated basis in the event that a Change in Control occurs with
respect to the Company. If the Committee finds that there is a reasonable
possibility that, within the succeeding six months, a
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Change in Control will occur with respect to the Company, then the Committee may
determine that all outstanding Options shall be exercisable on an accelerated
basis.
ARTICLE VII
RESTRICTED STOCK
7.1 Awards of Restricted Stock. The Committee may grant Awards of
Restricted Stock, which shall be governed by a Restriction Agreement between the
Company and the Grantee. Each Restriction Agreement shall contain such
restrictions, terms, and conditions as the Committee may, in its discretion,
determine, and may require that an appropriate legend be placed on the
certificates evidencing the subject Restricted Stock.
Shares of Restricted Stock granted pursuant to an Award hereunder shall be
issued in the name of the Grantee as soon as reasonably practicable after the
Award is granted, provided that the Grantee has executed the Restriction
Agreement governing the Award, the appropriate blank stock powers and, in the
discretion of the Committee, an escrow agreement and any other documents which
the Committee may require as a condition to the issuance of such Shares. If a
Grantee shall fail to execute the foregoing documents within any time period
prescribed by the Committee, the Award shall be void. At the discretion of the
Committee, Shares issued in connection with an Award shall be deposited together
with the stock powers with an escrow agent designated by the Committee. Unless
the Committee determines otherwise and as set forth in the Restriction
Agreement, upon delivery of the Shares to the escrow agent, the Grantee shall
have all of the rights of a shareholder with respect to such Shares, including
the right to vote the Shares and to receive all dividends or other distributions
paid or made with respect to the Shares.
7.2 Non-Transferability. Until any restrictions upon Restricted Stock
awarded to a Grantee shall have lapsed in a manner set forth in Section 7.3,
such shares of Restricted Stock shall not be transferable other than by will or
the laws of descent and distribution, or pursuant to a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order, nor shall they be delivered to the Grantee.
7.3 Lapse of Restrictions. Restrictions upon Restricted Stock awarded
hereunder shall lapse at such time or times (but, with respect to any award to a
Grantee who is also a Section 16 Insider, not less than six months after the
date of the Award) and on such terms and conditions as the Committee may, in its
discretion, determine at the time the Award is granted or thereafter.
7.4 Termination of Employment. The Committee shall have the power to
specify, with respect to each Award granted to any particular Grantee, the
effect upon such Grantee's rights with respect to such Restricted Stock of the
termination of such Grantee's employment under various circumstances, which
effect may include immediate or deferred forfeiture of such Restricted Stock or
acceleration of the date at which any then-remaining restrictions shall lapse.
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7.5 Treatment of Dividends. At the time an Award of Restricted Stock is
made the Committee may, in its discretion, determine that the payment to the
Grantee of any dividends, or a specified portion thereof, declared or paid on
such Restricted Stock shall be (i) deferred until the lapsing of the relevant
restrictions and (ii) held by the Company for the account of the Grantee until
such lapsing. In the event of such deferral, there shall be credited at the end
of each year (or portion thereof) interest on the amount of the account at the
beginning of the year at a rate per annum determined by the Committee. Payment
of deferred dividends, together with interest thereon, shall be made upon the
lapsing of restrictions imposed on such Restricted Stock, and any dividends
deferred (together with any interest thereon) in respect of Restricted Stock
shall be forfeited upon any forfeiture of such Restricted Stock.
7.6 Delivery of Shares. Except as provided otherwise in Article VIII below,
within a reasonable period of time following the lapse of the restrictions on
shares of Restricted Stock, the Committee shall cause a stock certificate to be
delivered to the Grantee with respect to such shares and such shares shall be
free of all restrictions hereunder.
ARTICLE VIII
STOCK CERTIFICATES
The Company shall not be required to issue or deliver any certificate for
shares of Stock purchased upon the exercise of any Option granted hereunder or
any portion thereof, or deliver any certificate for shares of Restricted Stock
granted hereunder, prior to fulfillment of all of the following conditions:
(a) The admission of such shares to listing on all stock exchanges on which
the Stock is then listed;
(b) The completion of any registration or other qualification of such
shares which the Committee shall deem necessary or advisable under any federal
or state law or under the rulings or regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission or any other governmental regulatory body;
(c) The obtaining of any approval or other clearance from any federal or
state governmental agency or body which the Committee shall determine to be
necessary or advisable; and
(d) The lapse of such reasonable period of time following the exercise of
the Option as the Board from time to time may establish for reasons of
administrative convenience.
Stock certificates issued and delivered to Grantees shall bear such
restrictive legends as the Company shall deem necessary or advisable pursuant to
applicable federal and state securities laws.
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ARTICLE IX
TERMINATION AND AMENDMENT OF PLAN
The Board may at any time terminate the Plan, and may at any time and from
time to time and in any respect amend the Plan; provided, however, that the
Board (unless its actions are approved or ratified by the shareholders of the
Company within twelve months of the date that the Board amends the Plan) may not
amend the Plan to:
(a) Increase the total number of shares of Stock issuable pursuant to
Incentive Stock Options under the Plan or materially increase the number of
shares of Stock subject to the Plan, in each case except as contemplated in
Section 5.2 hereof;
(b) Change the class of employees eligible to receive Incentive Stock
Options that may participate in the Plan or materially change the class of
persons that may participate in the Plan; or
(c) Otherwise materially increase the benefits accruing to participants
under the Plan.
No termination or amendment modification of the Plan shall affect adversely
a Grantee's rights under an Option Agreement or Restriction Agreement without
the consent of the Grantee or his legal representative.
ARTICLE X
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER COMPENSATION PLANS
The adoption of the Plan shall not affect any other stock option,
incentive, or other compensation plans in effect for the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries; nor shall the adoption of the Plan preclude the Company or any of
its Subsidiaries from establishing any other form of incentive or other
compensation plan for employees or Directors of the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries.
ARTICLE XI
MISCELLANEOUS
11.1 Performance Goals. The Committee may (but need not) determine that any
Award granted pursuant to this Plan to an Optionee (including, but not limited
to, Optionees who are Covered Employees) shall be determined solely on the basis
of (a) the achievement by the Company or a Subsidiary of a specified target
return, or target growth in return, on equity or assets, (b) the Company's or
Subsidiary's stock price, (c) the achievement by a business unit of the Company
or Subsidiary of a specified target, or target growth in, net income or earnings
per share, or (d) any combination of the goals set forth in (a) through (c)
above. If an Award is made on such basis, the Committee has the right for any
reason to reduce (but not increase) the Award, notwithstanding the achievement
of a specified goal. If an Award is made on such
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basis, the Committee shall establish goals prior to the beginning of the period
for which such performance goal relates (or such later date as may be permitted
under Code Section 162(m) or the regulations thereunder). Any payment of an
Award granted with performance goals shall be conditioned on the written
certification of the Committee in each case that the performance goals and any
other material conditions were satisfied.
11.2 Replacement or Amended Grants. At the sole discretion of the
Committee, and subject to the terms of the Plan, the Committee may modify
outstanding Options or Awards or accept the surrender of outstanding Options or
Awards and grant new Options or Awards in substitution for them. However no
modification of an Option or Award shall adversely affect a Grantee's rights
under an Option Agreement or Restriction Agreement without the consent of the
Grantee or his legal representative.
11.3 Forfeiture Provisions.
(a) Restricted Stock. If the holder of any shares of Restricted Stock
provides services to a competitor of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries,
whether as an employee, officer, director, independent contractor, consultant,
agent, or otherwise, such services being of a nature that can reasonably be
expected to involve the skills and experience used or developed by such holder
while an Employee, then any shares of Restricted Stock held by such holder
subject to remaining restrictions shall be forfeited, subject in each case to a
determination to the contrary by the Committee.
(b) Options. The sample Stock Option Agreement attached hereto as
Exhibit A contains provisions with respect to forfeiture of option gain,
forfeiture of unexercised Options and set-off provisions, in each case
applicable to Options granted to Employees.
11.4 Plan Binding on Successors. The Plan shall be binding upon the
successors and assigns of the Company.
11.5 Singular, Plural; Gender. Whenever used herein, nouns in the singular
shall include the plural, and the masculine pronoun shall include the feminine
gender.
11.6 Headings, etc. Headings of Articles and Sections hereof are inserted
for convenience and reference; they do not constitute part of the Plan.
11.7 Interpretation. With respect to Section 16 Insiders, transactions
under this Plan are intended to comply with all applicable conditions of Rule
16b-3 or its successors under the Exchange Act. To the extent any provision of
the Plan or action by the Plan administrators fails to so comply, it shall be
deemed void to the extent permitted by law and deemed advisable by the Plan
administrators. The deduction limits of Code Section 162(m) and the regulations
thereunder do not apply to the Company until such time, if any, as any class of
the Company's common equity securities is registered under Section 12 of the
1934 Act or the Company otherwise meets the definition of a "publicly held
corporation" under Treasury Regulation 1.162-27(c) or any successor provision.
Upon becoming a publicly held corporation, the
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deduction limits of Code Section 162(m) and the regulations thereunder shall not
apply to compensation payable under this Plan until the expiration of the
reliance period described in Treasury Regulation 1.162-27(f) or any successor
regulation.
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Exhibit A to WebMD, Inc.
Amended and Restated
1997 Stock Incentive Plan
Form of Stock Option
Agreement
WEBMD, INC.
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
THIS STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), entered into as of this
_____ day of ______________________, by and between WebMD, Inc., a Georgia
corporation (the "Company"), and __________________ (the "Optionee").
WHEREAS, on ___________________, the Board of Directors and shareholders of
the Company adopted a stock option plan known as the "WebMD, Inc. Amended and
Restated 1997 Stock Incentive Plan" (the "Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the Committee has granted the Optionee a stock option to purchase
the number of shares of the Company's common stock as set forth below, and in
consideration of the granting of that stock option the Optionee intends to
remain in the employ of the Company; and
WHEREAS, the Company and the Optionee desire to enter into a written
agreement with respect to such option in accordance with the Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, as an employment incentive and to encourage stock
ownership, and also in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein,
the parties hereto agree as follows.
1. Incorporation of Plan. This option is granted pursuant to the provisions
of the Plan and the terms and definitions of the Plan are incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof. A copy of the Plan has been delivered to, and
receipt is hereby acknowledged by, the Optionee.
2. Grant of Option. Subject to the terms, restrictions, limitations, and
conditions stated herein, the Company hereby evidences its grant to the
Optionee, not in lieu of salary or other compensation, of the right and option
(the "Option") to purchase all or any part of the number of shares of the
Company's Common Stock, no par value (the "Stock"), set forth on Schedule A
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Option shall be
exercisable in the amounts and at the time specified on Schedule A. The Option
shall expire and shall not be exercisable on the date specified on Schedule A or
on such earlier date as determined pursuant to Section 8, 9, or 10 hereof.
Schedule A states whether the Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock
Option.
3. Purchase Price. The price per share to be paid by the Optionee for the
shares subject to this Option (the "Exercise Price") shall be as specified on
Schedule A, which price
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shall be an amount not less than the Fair Market Value of a share of Stock as of
the Date of Grant (as defined in Section 11 below) if the Option is an Incentive
Stock Option.
4. Exercise Terms. The Optionee must exercise the Option for at least the
lesser of 100 shares or the number of shares of Purchasable Stock as to which
the Option remains unexercised. In the event this Option is not exercised with
respect to all or any part of the shares subject to this Option prior to its
expiration, the shares with respect to which this Option was not exercised shall
no longer be subject to this Option.
5. Restrictions on Transferability.
(a) No Incentive Stock Option shall be transferable by an Optionee
other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and no Option shall
be transferable by an Optionee who is a Section 16 Insider prior to shareholder
approval of the Plan or, after such approval, other than by will or the laws of
descent and distribution or pursuant to a Qualified Domestic Relations Order.
During the lifetime of an Optionee, Incentive Stock Options shall be exercisable
only by such Optionee (or by such Optionee's guardian or legal representative,
should one be appointed).
(b) Except as provided above [and except list any other restrictions on
transfer], Optionees and Permitted Transferees of Optionees may transfer Options
to any person, including a broker-dealer, but the Option shall not be
transferable by any person other than an Optionee or Permitted Transferee except
by will or the laws of descent and distribution or pursuant to a Qualified
Domestic Relations Order. Except as provided above [and list any other specific
exceptions], Options shall be exercisable by any person to whom such Option has
been validly transferred.
6. Notice of Exercise of Option. This Option may be exercised by the
Optionee, or by the Optionee's administrators, executors or personal
representatives, by a written notice (in substantially the form of the Notice of
Exercise attached hereto as Schedule B) signed by the Optionee, or by such
administrators, executors or personal representatives, and delivered or mailed
to the Company as specified in Section 14 hereof to the attention of the
President or such other officer as the Company may designate. Any such notice
shall (a) specify the number of shares of Stock which the Optionee or the
Optionee's administrators, executors or personal representatives, as the case
may be, then elects to purchase hereunder, (b) contain such information as may
be reasonably required pursuant to Section 12 hereof, and (c) be accompanied by
(i) a certified or cashier's check payable to the Company in payment of the
total Exercise Price applicable to such shares as provided herein, (ii) shares
of Stock owned by the Optionee and duly endorsed or accompanied by stock
transfer powers having a Fair Market Value equal to the total Exercise Price
applicable to such shares purchased hereunder, or (iii) a certified or cashier's
check accompanied by the number of shares of Stock whose Fair Market Value when
added to the amount of the check equals the total Exercise Price applicable to
such shares purchased hereunder. Upon receipt of any such notice and
accompanying payment, and subject to the terms hereof, the Company agrees to
issue to the Optionee or the Optionee's administrators, executors or personal
representatives, as the case may be, stock certificates for
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the number of shares specified in such notice registered in the name of the
person exercising this Option.
7. Adjustment in Option. The number of Shares subject to this Option, the
Exercise Price and other matters are subject to adjustment during the term of
this Option in accordance with Section 5.2 of the Plan.
8. Termination of Employment.
(a) Except as otherwise specified in Schedule A hereto, in the event
of the termination of the Optionee's employment with the Company or any of its
Subsidiaries, other than a termination that is either (i) for cause, (ii)
voluntary on the part of the Optionee and without written consent of the
Company, or (iii) for reasons of death or disability or retirement, the Optionee
may exercise this Option at any time within 30 days after such termination to
the extent of the number of shares which were Purchasable hereunder at the date
of such termination.
(b) Except as specified in Schedule A attached hereto, in the event of
a termination of the Optionee's employment that is either (i) for cause or (ii)
voluntary on the part of the Optionee and without the written consent of the
Company, this Option, to the extent not previously exercised, shall terminate
immediately and shall not thereafter be or become exercisable.
(c) Unless and to the extent otherwise provided in Exhibit A hereto,
in the event of the retirement of the Optionee at the normal retirement date as
prescribed from time to time by the Company or any Subsidiary, the Optionee
shall continue to have the right to exercise any Options for shares which were
Purchasable at the date of the Optionee's retirement. This Option does not
confer upon the Optionee any right with respect to continuance of employment by
the Company or by any of its Subsidiaries. This Option shall not be affected by
any change of employment so long as the Optionee continues to be an employee of
the Company or one of its Subsidiaries.
9. Disabled Optionee. In the event of termination of employment because
of the Optionee's becoming a Disabled Optionee, the Optionee (or his or her
personal representative) may exercise this Option at any time within three
months after such termination to the extent of the number of shares which were
Purchasable hereunder at the date of such termination.
10. Death of Optionee. Except as otherwise set forth in Schedule A with
with respect to the rights of the Optionee upon termination of employment under
Section 8(a) above, hereof, in the event of the Optionee's death while employed
by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or within three months after a
termination of such employment (if such termination was neither (i) for cause
nor (ii) voluntary on the part of the Optionee and without the written consent
of the Company), the appropriate persons described in Section 6 hereof or
persons to whom all or a portion of this Option is transferred in accordance
with Section 5 hereof may exercise this Option at any time within a period
ending on the earlier of (a) the last day of the three month period following
the Optionee's death or (b) the expiration date of this Option. If the Optionee
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was an employee of the Company at the time of death, this Option may be so
exercised to the extent of the number of shares that were Purchasable hereunder
at the date of death. If the Optionee's employment terminated prior to his or
her death, this Option may be exercised only to the extent of the number of
shares covered by this Option which were Purchasable hereunder at the date of
such termination.
11. Date of Grant. This Option was granted by the Board of Directors
of the Company on the date set forth in Schedule A (the "Date of Grant").
12. Compliance with Regulatory Matters. The Optionee acknowledges that
the issuance of capital stock of the Company is subject to limitations imposed
by federal and state law and the Optionee hereby agrees that the Company shall
not be obligated to issue any shares of Stock upon exercise of this Option that
would cause the Company to violate law or any rule, regulation, order or consent
decree of any regulatory authority (including without limitation the Securities
and Exchange Commission) having jurisdiction over the affairs of the Company.
The Optionee agrees that he or she will provide the Company with such
information as is reasonably requested by the Company or its counsel to
determine whether the issuance of Stock complies with the provisions described
by this Section.
13. Restriction on Disposition of Shares. The shares purchased
pursuant to the exercise of an Incentive Stock Option shall not be transferred
by the Optionee except pursuant to the Optionee's will or the laws of descent
and distribution until such date which is the later of two years after the grant
of such Incentive Stock Option or one year after the transfer of the shares to
the Optionee pursuant to the exercise of such Incentive Stock Option.
14. Stock Option Forfeiture Provisions. The purpose of the Company's
issuance of Options to Employees is to attract, retain and reward Employees, to
increase their stock ownership and identification with the Company's interests,
and to provide incentive for remaining with and enhancing the value of the
Company over the long term. In return for granting this Option to Employee,
please acknowledge by signing below that Employee has read and agrees to the
following:
(a) Forfeiture Of Option gain and unexercised Options if Employee
engages in certain activities. If, at any time within (a) the term of this
Option or (b) within one year after termination of employment or (c) within one
year after the exercise any portion of this Option, whichever is the latest,
Optionee engages in any activity in competition with any activity of the
Company, or inimical, contrary or harmful to the interests of the Company,
including, but not limited to: (i) conduct related to Optionee's employment for
which either criminal or civil penalties against Optionee may be sought, (ii)
violation of Company policies, including, without limitation, the Company's
insider trading policy, (iii) accepting employment with or serving as a
consultant, advisor or in any other capacity to an employer that is in
competition with or acting against the interests of the Company, including
employing or recruiting any present, former or future employee of the Company,
(iv) disclosing or misusing any confidential information or material concerning
the Company, or (v) participating in a hostile takeover attempt, then (1) this
Option shall terminate effective the date on which
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Optionee enters into such activity, unless terminating sooner by operation of
another term or condition of this Option or the Plan, and (2) any option gain
realized by Optionee from exercising all or a portion of this Option shall be
paid by Optionee to the Company.
(b) Right of Set-off. By accepting this Agreement, Optionee consents
to a deduction from any amounts the Company owes Optionee from time to time
(including amounts owed to Optionee as wages or other compensation, fringe
benefits, or vacation pay, as well as any other amounts owed to Optionee by the
Company), to the extent of the amounts Optionee owes the Company under
paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section 14 above. Whether or not the Company
elects to make any set-off in whole or in part, if the Company does not recover
by means of set-off the full amount Optionee owes it, calculated as set forth
above, Optionee agrees to pay immediately the unpaid balance to the Company.
(c) Committee Discretion. Optionee may be released from Optionee's
obligations under paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this Section 14 only if the
Committee (or its duly appointed agent) determines in its sole discretion that
such action is in the best interests of the Company.
15. Miscellaneous.
(a) This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their
representatives, successors and assigns.
(b) This Agreement is executed and delivered in, and shall be governed
by the laws of, the State of Georgia.
(c) Any requests or notices to be given hereunder shall be deemed
given, and any elections or exercises to be made or accomplished shall be deemed
made or accomplished, upon actual delivery thereof to the designated recipient,
or three days after deposit thereof in the United States mail, registered,
return receipt requested and postage prepaid, addressed, if to the Optionee, at
the address set forth below and, if to the Company, to the executive offices of
the Company at 400 The Lenox Building, 3399 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta,
Georgia 30326.
(d) This Agreement may not be modified except in writing executed by
each of the parties hereto.
(e) THE OPTIONEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS OPTION AND ALL SHARES OF STOCK
ACQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE EXERCISE OF THIS OPTION ARE DEEMED TO BE "RESTRICTED
SECURITIES" AS DEFINED IN RULE 144 PROMULGATED PURSUANT TO THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933 AND, THEREFORE, RESALE OF SUCH SHARES MUST BE MADE PURSUANT TO THE
REGISTRATION PROVISIONS OF SUCH ACT OR AN EXEMPTION THEREFROM.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Directors of the Company has caused this
Stock Option Agreement to be executed on behalf of the Company and the Company's
seal to
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be affixed hereto and attested by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the
Company, and the Optionee has executed this Stock Option Agreement under seal,
all as of the day and year first above written.
COMPANY:
Attest: WEBMD, INC.
_________________________________ By: _______________________
Secretary
Name: _____________________
[SEAL]
Title: ____________________
OPTIONEE:
__________________________
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Name: ____________________
Address: _________________
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SCHEDULE A
TO
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
WEBMD, INC.
AND
[NAME OF OPTIONEE]
Dated ________________
1. Number of Shares Subject to Option: ___________________ Shares.
2. This Option (Check one) [ ] is [ ] is not an Incentive Stock Option.
3. Option Exercise Price: $________ per Share.
4. Date of Grant:
5. Option Vesting Schedule:
Check one:
( ) Options are exercisable with respect to all shares on or after
the date hereof
( ) Options are exercisable with respect to the number of shares
indicated below on or after the date indicated next to the number
of shares:
No. of Shares Vesting Date
6. Option Exercise Period:
Check One:
( ) All options expire and are void unless exercised on or before
____________________.
( ) Options expire and are void unless exercised on or before the
date indicated next to the number of shares:
No. of Shares Expiration Date
7. Effect of Termination of Employment of Optionee (if different from that set
forth in Sections 8 and 10 of the Stock Option Agreement):
SCHEDULE B
TO
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
WEBMD, INC.
AND
[NAME OF OPTIONEE]
Dated ________________
NOTICE OF EXERCISE
The undersigned hereby notifies WebMD, Inc. (the "Company") of this
election to exercise the undersigned's stock option to purchase ______________
shares of the Company's common stock, no par value (the "Common Stock"),
pursuant to the Stock Option Agreement (the "Agreement") between the undersigned
and the Company dated _________________. Accompanying this Notice is (1) a
certified or a cashier's check in the amount of $___________ payable to the
Company, and/or (2) _____________ shares of the Company's Common Stock presently
owned by the undersigned and duly endorsed or accompanied by stock transfer
powers, having an aggregate Fair Market Value (as defined in the WebMD, Inc.
Amended and Restated 1997 Stock Incentive Plan) as of the date hereof of
$__________, such amounts being equal, in the aggregate, to the purchase price
per share set forth in Section 3 of the Agreement multiplied by the number of
shares being purchased hereby (in each instance subject to appropriate
adjustment pursuant to Section 7 of the Agreement).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has set his hand and seal, this _______
day of ______________, ______.
OPTIONEE [OR OPTIONEE'S
ADMINISTRATOR,
EXECUTOR OR PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE]
Name:
Position (if other than Optionee):
EXHIBIT 10.38
DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION PLAN
OF
WEBMD, INC.
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 13, 1998
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
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1. Purpose................................................................ 1
2. Definitions............................................................ 1
3. Total Aggregate Shares................................................. 2
4. Rule 16b-3 Plan and Shareholder Approval............................... 3
5. Type of Options........................................................ 3
6. Grants of Options...................................................... 3
7. Exercise Price, Vesting Schedule and Term of Option.................... 4
8. Exercise of Option..................................................... 4
9. Termination of Option Period........................................... 5
10. Assignability of Options............................................... 5
11. Adjustments............................................................ 5
12. Purchase for Investment................................................ 6
13. Amendments, Modifications, Suspension or Discontinuance of this Plan... 6
14. Governmental Regulation................................................ 7
15. Miscellaneous.......................................................... 7
16. Effective Date and Termination Date.................................... 8
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DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION PLAN
OF
WEBMD, INC.
1. Purpose. The Director Stock Option Plan of WEBMD, INC. (the "Company")
is intended as an incentive to retain, as directors of the Company, persons of
training, experience and ability, to encourage the sense of proprietorship of
such persons and to stimulate the active interest of such persons in the
development and financial success of the Company.
2. Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
(a) "Board" shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company.
(b) "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
(c) "Common Stock" shall mean the Common Stock Series D of the Company,
without par value per share, for so long as such Series of Common Stock remains
outstanding or, if all Common Stock Series D of the Company has been converted
into or exchanged for another class or series of securities, "Common Stock"
shall mean such class or series of securities.
(d) "Date of Grant" shall mean the date on which an Option is granted to
an Eligible Person pursuant to Section 6(c) hereof.
(e) "Director" shall mean a member of the Board.
(f) "Eligible Person(s)" shall mean those persons who are, as of a
specified date, non-employee Directors of the Company.
(g) "ERISA" shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, as
amended.
(h) "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
(i) "Fair Market Value" of a Share on any date of reference shall be the
Closing Price on the business day preceding such date. For this purpose, the
"Closing Price" of the Shares on any business day shall be: (i) if the Shares
are listed or admitted for trading on any United States national securities
exchange, the last reported sale price of Shares on such exchange, as reported
in any newspaper of general circulation; (ii) if Shares are quoted on NASDAQ, or
any similar system of automated dissemination of quotations of securities prices
in common use, the average of the closing high bid and low asked quotations for
such day of Shares on such system; (iii) if neither clause (i) nor (ii) is
applicable, the average of the high bid and low
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asked quotations for Shares as reported by the National Quotation Bureau,
Incorporated if at least two securities dealers have inserted both bid and asked
quotations for Shares on at least five of the ten preceding days; (iv) in lieu
of the above, if actual transactions in the Shares are reported on a
consolidated transaction reporting system, the last sale price of the Shares for
such day and on such system; or (v) prior to an Initial Public Offering, the
fair market value of such Shares as determined by the Board which, in making
such determination, shall consider and rely upon the prices at which securities
of the Company have previously been sold in transactions between: (x) the
Company and parties who were not, at the time of such sale, affiliated with the
Company; and (y) parties who are were not, at the time of such sale, affiliated
with the Company.
(j) "Initial Grant Date" shall mean the date upon which this Plan is
approved by the Board.
(k) "Initial Public Offering" shall mean the offer and sale by the Company
of its equity securities in a transaction underwritten by an investment banking
firm following the completion of which (i) such equity securities are listed for
trading on any national securities exchange or (ii) there are at least two
market makers who are making a market in such equity securities through the
NASDAQ National Market System.
(l) "Nonqualified Stock Option" shall mean a stock option that is not an
incentive stock option, as defined in Section 422 of the Code.
(m) "Option" shall mean any option granted under this Plan.
(n) "Option Agreement" shall mean an option agreement between the Company
and an Optionee.
(o) "Optionee" shall mean a person to whom an Option is granted under this
Plan or any person who succeeds to the rights of such person under this Plan by
reason of the death or disability of such person.
(p) "Plan" shall mean this Director Stock Option Plan of WebMD, Inc.
(r) "Share(s)" shall mean a share or shares of the Common Stock.
(q) "Subsidiary" shall mean any corporation (other than the Company) in
any unbroken chain of corporations beginning with the Company if, at the time of
the granting of the Option, each of the corporations other than the last
corporation in the unbroken chain owns stock possessing 50% or more of the total
combined voting power of all classes of stock in one of the other corporations
in such chains.
3. TOTAL AGGREGATE SHARES. Subject to the adjustments set forth in
Section 11 hereof, a total of 1,000,000 Shares shall be subject to the Plan.
The Shares subject to the Plan shall consist of unissued Shares or previously
issued Shares reacquired and held by the Company, or any Subsidiary, and such
number of Shares shall be and hereby is reserved for sale for such
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purpose. Any of such Shares that may remain unsold and that are not subject to
outstanding Options at the termination of the Plan shall cease to be reserved
for the purpose of the Plan, but until termination of the Plan, the Company
shall at all times reserve a sufficient number of Shares to meet the
requirements of the Plan. Should any Option expire or be canceled prior to its
exercise in full, the Shares theretofore subject to such Option may again be the
subject of any Option under the Plan.
4. Rule 16b-3 Plan and Shareholder Approval. The Company intends for this
Plan to comply with the requirements of Rule 16b-3 promulgated by the Securities
and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Exchange Act. Accordingly, this Plan
will be subject to approval by shareholders of the Company owning a majority of
the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock present or represented and
entitled to vote at a meeting duly held in accordance with applicable law.
5. Type of Options. An Option granted hereunder shall be a Nonqualified
Stock Option.
6. Grants of Options.
(a) Options shall be granted only to Eligible Persons. Each Option shall
be evidenced by an Option Agreement, which shall contain terms that are not
inconsistent with this Plan or applicable laws.
(b) The Options granted to Directors under this Plan shall be in addition
to regular director's fees, if any, or other benefits, if any, with respect to
the Director's position with the Company or its Subsidiaries. Neither the Plan
nor any Options granted under the Plan shall confer upon any person any right to
continue to serve as a Director.
(c) Options shall automatically be granted as follows:
(i) on the Initial Grant Date, each Eligible Person shall
automatically be granted an Option to acquire 20,000 shares of
Common Stock for his service as a Director;
(ii) each Eligible Person who becomes an Eligible Person by reason of
being elected as a Director after the Initial Grant Date of the
adoption of this Plan shall automatically be granted on the date
of his initial election an Option to acquire 20,000 shares of
Common Stock for his service as a Director; and
(iii) on January 1 of each calendar year, each Eligible Person shall
automatically be granted an Option to acquire 5,000 shares of
Common Stock for his service as a Director.
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(d) Except for the automatic grants of Options under Section 6(c), no
Options shall otherwise be granted hereunder, and the Board shall not have any
discretion with respect to the grant of Options within the meaning of Rule 16b-3
promulgated under the Exchange Act, or any successor rule.
7. EXERCISE PRICE, VESTING SCHEDULE AND TERM OF OPTION.
(a) The exercise price of each Share placed under an Option pursuant to
this Plan shall be the Fair Market Value of such Share on the Date of Grant.
(b) Each grant shall vest immediately on the Date of Grant.
(c) Each Option granted under this Plan shall have a term of ten years
from the Date of Grant of such Option.
8. Exercise of Option.
(a) After the six-month anniversary of the Date of Grant of an Option,
such Option may be exercised at any time and from time to time during the term
of such Option, in whole or in part.
(b) Options may be exercised: (i) during the Optionee's lifetime, solely
by the Optionee; (ii) if an Option has been assigned pursuant to Section 10
hereof, by the successor Optionee; or (iii) after Optionee's death, by the
personal representative of the Optionee's estate or the person or persons
entitled thereto under his will or under the laws of descent and distribution.
(c) An Option shall be deemed exercised when: (i) the Company has received
written notice of such exercise delivered to the Company in accordance with the
notice provisions of the applicable Option Agreement; (ii) full payment of the
aggregate exercise price of the Shares as to which the Option is exercised has
been tendered to the Company; and (iii) arrangements that are satisfactory to
the Board in its sole discretion have been made for the Optionee's payment to
the Company of the amount, if any, that the Company determines to be necessary
for the Company to withhold in accordance with the applicable federal or state
income tax withholding requirements.
(d) The exercise price of any Shares purchased shall be paid, at the
option of the Optionee (i) solely in cash by certified check, cashier's check,
money order or personal check (if approved by the Board); (ii) in Common Stock
of any series theretofore owned by such Optionee; or (iii) without the exchange
of any funds, by the Optionee electing to receive the full number of Shares
purchasable under the Option then being exercised less that number of Shares
that have a value (i.e., the Fair Market Value of the Shares less the Exercise
Price with respect to such Shares) being equal to the Exercise Price (or by a
combination of the above); provided, however, that, in the case of the
preceding clause (ii), if the Optionee acquired such stock to be surrendered
directly or indirectly from the Company, he shall have owned such stock for six
months prior to using such stock to exercise an Option; provided, further,
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however, that such
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exercise transaction shall not result in a violation of Section 16 of the
Exchange Act. For purposes of determining the amount, if any, of the exercise
price satisfied by payment in Common Stock, such Common Stock shall be valued at
its Fair Market Value on the date of exercise. Any Common Stock delivered in
satisfaction of all or a portion of the exercise price shall be appropriately
endorsed for transfer and assignment to the Company.
(e) The Optionee shall not be, nor have any of the rights or privileges
of, a shareholder of the Company with respect to any Shares purchasable upon the
exercise of any part of an Option unless and until certificates representing
such Shares shall have been issued by the Company to the Optionee.
9. Termination of Option Period. The unexercised portion of an Option
shall automatically and without notice terminate and become null and void and be
forfeited upon the earliest to occur of the following:
(i) if the Optionee's position as a Director of the Company
terminates, other than by reason of such Optionee's death or disability,
180 days after the date that the Optionee's position as a Director of the
Company terminates;
(ii) one year after the death of Optionee;
(iii) one year after the date on which the Optionee's position as
Director is terminated by reason of a mental or physical disability
determined by a medical doctor satisfactory to the Company; or
(iv) five years after the Date of Grant of such Option.
10. Assignability of Options. No Option shall be assignable or otherwise
transferable, except to members of the Optionee's immediate family or by will,
or the laws of descent and distribution, and no Option shall be transferrable by
an Optionee in violation of Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
11. Adjustments.
(a) If at any time there shall be an increase or decrease in the number of
issued and outstanding Shares, through the declaration of a stock dividend or
through any recapitalization resulting in a stock split, combination or exchange
of Shares, then appropriate proportional adjustment shall be made in the number
of Shares (and, with respect to Options, the exercise price per Share): (i)
subject to outstanding Options; (ii) reserved under the Plan; and (iii) granted
as subsequent Options.
(b) In the event of a merger, consolidation or other reorganization of the
Company under the terms of which the Company is not the surviving corporation,
but the surviving corporation elects to assume an Option, each Optionee shall be
entitled to receive, upon
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the exercise of such Option, with respect to each Share: (i) the number of
shares of stock of the surviving corporation (or equity interest in any other
entity); and (ii) any other notes, evidences of indebtedness or other property,
that the Optionee would have received in connection with such merger,
consolidation or other reorganization had he exercised the Option with respect
to such Shares immediately prior to such merger, consolidation or other
reorganization.
(c) Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the issuance by the
Company of shares of its capital stock of any class or securities convertible
into shares of capital stock of any class, either in connection with direct sale
or upon the exercise of rights or warrants to subscribe therefor, or upon
conversion of shares or obligations of the Company convertible into such shares
or other securities, shall not affect and no adjustment by reason thereof shall
be made with respect to, the number of or exercise price of Shares then subject
to outstanding Options granted under the Plan.
(d) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the existence of
outstanding Options granted under the Plan shall not affect in any manner the
right or power of the Company to make, authorize or consummate: (i) any or all
adjustments, recapitalizations, reorganizations or other changes in the
Company's capital structure or its business; (ii) any merger or consolidation of
the Company; (iii) any issuance by the Company of debt securities or preferred
stock that would rank above the Shares subject to outstanding Options; (iv) the
dissolution or liquidation of the Company; (v) any sale, transfer or assignment
of all or any part of the assets or business of the Company; or (vi) any other
corporate act or proceeding, whether of a similar character or otherwise.
12. Purchase for Investment. As a condition of any issuance of a stock
certificate for Shares, the Board may obtain such agreements or undertakings, if
any, as it may deem necessary or advisable to assure compliance with any
provision of this Plan or any law or regulation, including, but not limited to,
the following:
(a) a representation and warranty by the Optionee to the Company, at the
time his Option is exercised, that he is acquiring the Shares to be issued to
him for investment and not with a view to, or for sale in connection with, the
distribution of any such Shares; and
(b) a representation, warranty or agreement to be bound by any legends
that are, in the opinion of the Board, necessary or appropriate to comply with
the provisions of any securities law deemed by the Board to be applicable to the
issuance of the Shares and are endorsed upon the certificates representing the
Shares.
13. Amendments, Modifications, Suspension or Discontinuance of this Plan.
For the purpose of complying with changes in the Code or ERISA, the Board may
amend, modify, suspend or terminate the Plan at any time. For the purpose of
meeting or addressing any other changes in legal requirements or any other
purpose, the Board may amend, modify, suspend or terminate the Plan only once
every six months.
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14. Governmental Regulation. This Plan and the granting of Options and the
exercise of Options hereunder, and the obligation of the Company to sell and
deliver shares under such Options, shall be subject to all applicable laws,
rules, and regulations and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or
national securities exchanges as may be required.
15. Miscellaneous.
(a) If any provision of this Plan is held invalid for any reason, such
holding shall not affect the remaining provisions hereof, but instead this Plan
shall be construed and enforced as if such provision had never been included in
this Plan.
(b) This Plan shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia.
(c) Headings contained in this Plan are for convenience only and shall in
no manner be construed as part of this Plan.
(d) Any reference to the masculine, feminine or neuter gender shall be a
reference to such other gender as is appropriate.
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16. Effective Date and Termination Date. The effective date of this Plan
is November 13, 1998, the date on which the Board adopted this Plan, but is
subject to the approval of the holders of a majority of the common stock,
without series designation, present either in person or by proxy and entitled to
vote at a duly held meeting of the shareholders of the Company at which a quorum
is present representing a majority of all outstanding voting common stock,
without series designation. In the event that such shareholder approval is not
obtained, all options granted pursuant to the Plan shall be null and void. This
Plan shall terminate on the tenth anniversary of the effective date.
WEBMD, INC.
By:
Name (Print):
Title:
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EXHIBIT 10.39
WEBMD, INC.
FORM OF DIRECTOR'S AND OFFICER'S
INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of __________ ___, 1998, between WebMD, Inc.
f/k/a Endeavor Technologies Inc., a Georgia corporation (the "Corporation"), and
the member of the Board of Directors and/or the officer of the Corporation named
on the signature page hereof (the "Executive").
WHEREAS, the Executive is a member of the Board of Directors and/or an
officer of the Corporation and in such capacity is performing a valuable service
to the Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Corporation's Bylaws (the "Bylaws") and Sections 14-2-850
through 14-2-859 of the Georgia Business Corporation Code, as amended to date
(the "State Statute") provide for the indemnification of the directors and
officers of the Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws and State Statute specifically contemplate that
contracts may be entered into between the Corporation and the members of its
Board of Directors and officers with respect to indemnification of such
directors and officers; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide to the Executive assurances with respect
to the protection provided against liabilities that he may incur in the
performance of his duties to the Corporation, and to thereby induce the
Executive to serve as a member of its Board of Directors and/or as an officer of
the Corporation, the Corporation has determined and agreed to enter into this
contract with the Executive.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the Executive's
continued service as a director and/or an officer after the date hereof, the
parties agree as follows:
1. INDEMNIFICATION. Subject only to the exclusions set forth in
Section 2 hereof, and in addition to any other indemnity to which the Executive
may be entitled under the State Statute or any bylaw, resolution or agreement
(but without duplication of payments with respect to indemnified amounts), the
Corporation hereby further agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the Executive,
to the fullest extent permitted by law, including, but not limited to, holding
harmless and indemnifying the Executive against any and all expenses (including
attorneys' fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and
reasonably incurred by the Executive in connection with any threatened, pending,
or completed action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal,
administrative, or investigative (including an action by or in the right of the
Corporation), to which the Executive is, was, or at any time becomes a party, or
is threatened to be made a party, by reason of the fact that the Executive is,
was, or at any time becomes a director, officer, employee or agent of the
Corporation, or a predecessor corporation, or is or was serving or at any time
serves at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, partner,
trustee, employee, or agent of another corporation, partnership, employee
benefit plan, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise.
2. LIMITATIONS ON INDEMNITY. No indemnity pursuant to Section 1
hereof shall be paid by the Corporation:
(a) with respect to any proceeding in which the Executive is
adjudged, by final judgment not subject to further appeal, liable to
the Corporation or is subjected to injunctive relief in favor of the
Corporation:
(i) for any appropriation, in violation of his duties, of
any business opportunity of the Corporation;
(ii) for acts or omissions which involve intentional
misconduct or a knowing violation of law;
(iii) for the types of liability set forth in Section 14-2-
832 of the Georgia Business Corporation Code; or
(iv) for any transaction from which the Executive received
an improper personal benefit;
(b) with respect to any suit in which final judgment is rendered
against the Executive for an accounting of profits, made from the
purchase or sale by the Executive of securities of the Corporation,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 or similar provisions of any federal, state, or local
statutory law, or on account of any payment by the Executive to the
Corporation in respect of any claim for such an accounting; or
(c) if a final decision by a court having jurisdiction in the
matter shall determine that such indemnification is not lawful.
3. CONTRIBUTION. If the indemnification provided in Section 1 is
unavailable, then in respect of any threatened, pending, or completed action,
suit, or proceeding in which the Corporation is jointly liable with the
Executive (or would be if joined in such action, suit or proceeding), the
Corporation shall contribute, to the extent it is not lawfully prevented from
doing so, to the amount of expenses, judgments, fines, and settlements paid or
payable by the Executive in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect (i) the
relative benefits received by the Corporation on the one hand and the Executive
on the other hand from the transaction from which such action, suit, or
proceeding arose, and (ii) the relative fault of the Corporation on the one hand
and of the Executive on the other in connection with the events which resulted
in such expenses, judgments, fines, or settlement amounts, as well as any other
relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the Corporation on the
one hand and of the Executive on the other shall be determined by reference to,
among other things, the parties' relative intent, knowledge, access to
information, and opportunity to correct or prevent the circumstances resulting
in such expenses, judgments, fines, or settlement amounts. The Corporation
agrees that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this
Section 3 were determined by pro rata allocation or any other method of
allocation that does not take account of the foregoing equitable considerations.
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4. CONTINUATION OF OBLIGATIONS. All agreements and obligations of the
Corporation contained herein shall continue during the period the Executive is a
director, officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation (or is serving at the
request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise) and shall
continue thereafter for so long as the Executive shall be subject to any
possible claim or threatened, pending, or completed action, suit, or proceeding,
whether civil, criminal, or investigative, by reason of the fact that the
Executive was a director and/or officer of the Corporation or serving in any
other capacity referred to herein.
5. NOTIFICATION AND DEFENSE OF CLAIM. Promptly after receipt by the
Executive of notice of the commencement of any action, suit, or proceeding, the
Executive will, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against the
Corporation under this Agreement, notify the Corporation in writing of the
commencement thereof, but the omission to so notify the Corporation will not
relieve the Corporation from any liability which it may have to the Executive
otherwise than under this Agreement. With respect to any such action, suit, or
proceeding as to which the Executive so notifies the Corporation.
(a) the Corporation will be entitled to participate therein at its own
expense; and
(b) subject to Section 6 hereof, and if the Executive shall have
provided his written affirmation of his good faith belief that his conduct
did not constitute behavior of the kind described in paragraph 2(a) hereof
and that he is entitled to indemnification hereunder, the Corporation may
assume the defense thereof.
After notice from the Corporation to the Executive of its election so to
assume such defense, the Corporation will not be liable to the Executive under
this Agreement for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by the
Executive in connection with the defense thereof, other than reasonable costs of
investigation or as otherwise provided below. The Executive shall have the
right to employ his separate counsel in such action, suit, or proceeding, but
the fees and expenses of such counsel incurred after notice from the Corporation
of its assumption of the defense thereof shall be at the expense of the
Executive unless (i) the employment of counsel by the Executive has been
authorized by the Corporation, (ii) counsel designated by the Corporation to
conduct such defense shall not be reasonably satisfactory to the Executive, or
(iii) the Corporation shall not in fact have employed counsel to assume the
defense of such action, in each of which cases the fees and expenses of such
counsel shall be at the expense of the Corporation. For the purposes of clause
(ii) above, the Executive shall be entitled to determine that counsel designated
by the Corporation is not reasonably satisfactory if, among other reasons, the
Executive shall have been advised by qualified counsel that, because of actual
or potential conflicts of interest in the matter between the Executive, other
officers or directors similarly indemnified by the Corporation, and/or the
Corporation, representation of the Executive by counsel designated by the
Corporation is likely to materially and adversely affect the Executive's
interest or would not be permissible under applicable canons of legal ethics.
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The Corporation shall not be liable to indemnify the Executive under this
Agreement for any amounts paid in settlement of any action or claim effected
without the Corporation's written consent. The Corporation shall not settle any
action or claim in any manner which would impose any penalty or limitation on
the Executive without the Executive's written consent. Neither the Corporation
nor the Executive will unreasonably withhold consent to any proposed settlement.
6. ADVANCEMENT AND REPAYMENT OF EXPENSES. Upon request therefor
accompanied by reasonably itemized evidence of expenses incurred, and by the
Executive's written affirmation of his good faith belief that his conduct met
the standard applicable to indemnification pursuant to Section 1 hereof and did
not constitute behavior of the kind described in Section 2(a) hereof and that he
is entitled to indemnification hereunder, the Corporation shall advance to the
Executive the reasonable expenses (including attorneys' fees and costs of
investigation and defense (including the fees of expert witnesses, other
professional advisors, and private investigators)) incurred by him in defending
any civil or criminal suit, action, or proceeding for which the Executive is
entitled (assuming an applicable standard of conduct is met) to indemnification
pursuant to this Agreement. The Executive agrees to reimburse the Corporation
for all reasonable expenses paid by the Corporation, whether pursuant to this
Section or Section 5 hereof, in defending any action, suit, or proceeding
against the Executive in the event and to the extent that it shall ultimately be
determined that the Executive is not entitled to be indemnified by the
Corporation for such expenses under this Agreement. Any advances and the
Executive's agreement to repay shall be unsecured and interest-free.
7. ENFORCEMENT.
(a) The Corporation expressly confirms and agrees that it has entered
into this Agreement and assumed the obligations imposed on it hereby in
order to induce the Executive to serve as a director and/or officer of the
Corporation and acknowledges that the Executive will in the future be
relying upon this Agreement in continuing to serve in such capacity.
(b) In the event the Executive is required to bring any action to
enforce rights or to collect moneys due under this Agreement and is
successful in such action, the Corporation shall reimburse the Executive
for all of the Executive's reasonable fees and expenses in bringing and
pursuing such action.
8. SEPARABILITY. Each of the provisions of this Agreement is a separate
and distinct agreement and independent of the others, so that if any
provision hereof shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole
or in part for any reason, such invalidity or unenforceability shall
not affect the validity or enforceability of the other provisions
hereof.
9. GOVERNING LAW; SUCCESSORS; AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION.
(a) This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the State of Georgia.
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(b) This Agreement shall be binding upon the Executive and the
Corporation and its successors and assigns (including any transferee of all
or substantially all of its assets and any successor by merger or otherwise
by operation of law), and shall inure to the benefit of the Executive, his
heirs, personal representatives, and assigns and to the benefit of the
Corporation and its successors and assigns.
(c) No amendment, modification, termination, or cancellation of this
Agreement shall be effective unless in writing signed by both parties
hereto.
(d) References to the male gender shall include the female gender, and
vice versa.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first above written.
EXECUTIVE WEBMD, INC.
By:
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Name (Print):________________ Name (Print)_________________________
Title:_______________________________
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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
EXHIBIT 10.40
CO-MARKETING AGREEMENT
This Co-Marketing Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into
October 20, 1998 ("Effective Date"), by and between WebMD, Inc., a Georgia
corporation located at 400 The Lenox Building, 3399 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta
GA 30326 ("Co-Marketer") and E*TRADE Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation located
at Four Embarcadero Place, 2400 Geng Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 ("E*TRADE").
1. Definitions.
a. "Co-Branded Site" means the co-branded consumer web site known
as "Destination E*TRADE" (or any other name) as described in Exhibit A attached
hereto.
b. "E*TRADE Services" means E*TRADE's electronic brokerage
services and related products available at the E*TRADE Site.
c. "E*TRADE Site" means E*TRADE's web site located at
[http://www.etrade.com] (or any replacement or successor address).
d. "Co-Marketer Services" means Co-Marketer's internet-based
communications and information services and related products targeting
healthcare professionals and other participants in the healthcare industry and
consumers of healthcare related information available through the Co-Marketer
Sites.
e. "Co-Marketer Sites" means Co-Marketer's professional web sites
located at [http://www.webmd.com] and [http://www.webmd.etrade.com] (or any
replacement or successor addresses) and all third party co-branded or mirrored
addresses or sites thereof.
f. "Partners" means content partners, technology partners and
distribution partners of Co-Marketer.
2. Co-Marketing Obligations.
a. Scope. The parties shall undertake and perform the obligations
for the marketing and promotion of the Co-Marketer Services along with the
E*TRADE Services on the Co-Branded Site, the Co-Marketer Sites and/or E*TRADE
Site, to the extent specified in Exhibit A, attached hereto. All such
promotional activity shall be subject to the prior approval of both parties,
such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.
b. Restrictions. Other than by engaging in the activities
described in Section 2.a above and Exhibit A, Co-Marketer, its Partners,
affiliates, and their employees will not (i) describe E*TRADE's brokerage
services (other than disseminating or posting promotional or advertising
materials approved in each case, in advance and before first use, by
E*TRADE pursuant to Section 3 below); (ii) recommend or endorse specific
securities; (iii) become involved in any manner in the business of providing the
financial services offered by E*TRADE, including, without limitation, by: (A)
opening, approving, maintaining, administering, or closing customer brokerage
accounts with E*TRADE; (B) soliciting, processing, or facilitating securities
transactions relating to customer brokerage accounts with E*TRADE; (C) extending
credit to any customer for the purpose of purchasing securities through, or
carrying securities with, E*TRADE; (D) answering E*TRADE customer inquiries
involving E*TRADE customer accounts or related transactions or engaging in
negotiations involving brokerage accounts or securities transactions; (E)
accepting customer securities orders, selecting among broker-dealers or routing
orders to markets for execution; (F) handling funds or securities of E*TRADE
customers, or effecting clearance or settlement of customer securities trades;
or (G) resolving or attempting to resolve any problems, discrepancies, or
disputes involving E*TRADE customer accounts or related transactions. Co-
Marketer acknowledges that engaging in any of the above activities may subject
Co-Marketer to broker-dealer registration requirements under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and applicable state securities law.
3. Licensed Marks.
a. License to E*TRADE Marks. Subject to all the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, E*TRADE hereby grants Co-Marketer a nonexclusive,
non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the E*TRADE Marks solely on
the Co-Marketer Sites and the Co-Branded Site and solely in connection with the
marketing and promotion of the Co-Marketer Services and the E*TRADE Services.
"E*TRADE Marks" shall mean solely the E*TRADE name and logo specified in Exhibit
B hereto; provided, however, that E*TRADE, in its sole discretion from time to
time, may change the appearance and/or style of the E*TRADE Marks or add or
subtract from the list in Exhibit B, provided that, unless required earlier by a
court order or to avoid potential infringement liability, Co-Marketer shall have
fourteen (14) days' notice to implement any such changes. Co-Marketer hereby
acknowledges and agrees that (i) the E*TRADE Marks are owned solely and
exclusively by E*TRADE, (ii) except as set forth herein, Co-Marketer has no
rights, title or interest in or to the E*TRADE Marks and (iii) all use of the
E*TRADE Marks by Co-Marketer shall inure to the benefit of E*TRADE. Co-Marketer
agrees not to apply for registration of the E*TRADE Marks (or any mark
confusingly similar thereto) anywhere in the world. Co-Marketer agrees that it
shall not engage, participate or otherwise become involved in any activity or
course of action that diminishes and/or tarnishes the image and/or reputation of
any E*TRADE Mark.
b. Use and Display of E*TRADE Marks. Co-Marketer acknowledges and
agrees that the presentation and image of the E*TRADE Marks should be uniform
and consistent with respect to all services, activities and products associated
with the E*TRADE Marks. Accordingly, Co-Marketer agrees to use the E*TRADE Marks
solely in the manner which E*TRADE shall specify from time to time in E*TRADE's
sole discretion. All usage by Co-Marketer of the E*TRADE Marks shall include the
registered trademark symbol and shall be in the following form, as appropriate:
[E*TRADE Mark](R). All literature and materials
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printed, distributed or electronically transmitted by Co-Marketer and containing
the E*TRADE Marks shall include the following notice:
[E*TRADE Mark] is a registered trademark of
E*TRADE Group, Inc.
c. License to Co-Marketer Marks. Subject to all the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, Co-Marketer hereby grants E*TRADE a nonexclusive,
non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the Co-Marketer Marks solely
on the E*TRADE Site and in connection with the marketing and distribution of the
E*TRADE Services to its customers. "Co-Marketer Marks" shall mean solely the Co-
Marketer trade names, marks and logos specified in Exhibit C hereto; provided,
however, that Co-Marketer, in its sole discretion from time to time, may change
the appearance and/or style of the Co-Marketer Marks or add or subtract from the
list in Exhibit C, provided that, unless required earlier by a court order or to
avoid potential infringement liability, E*TRADE shall have fourteen (14) days'
notice to implement any such changes. E*TRADE hereby acknowledges and agrees
that, (i) the Co-Marketer Marks are owned solely and exclusively by Co-Marketer,
(ii) except as set forth herein, E*TRADE has no rights, title or interest in or
to the Co-Marketer Marks and (iii) all use of the Co-Marketer Marks by E*TRADE
shall inure to the benefit of Co-Marketer. E*TRADE agrees not to apply for
registration of the Co-Marketer Marks (or any mark confusingly similar thereto)
anywhere in the world. E*TRADE agrees that it shall not engage, participate or
otherwise become involved in any activity or course of action that diminishes
and/or tarnishes the image and/or reputation of any Co-Marketer Mark.
d. Use and Display of Co-Marketer Marks. E*TRADE acknowledges and
agrees that the presentation and image of the Co-Marketer Marks should be
uniform and consistent with respect to all services, activities and products
associated with the Co-Marketer Marks. Accordingly, E*TRADE agrees to use the
Co-Marketer Marks solely in the manner which Co-Marketer shall specify from time
to time in Co-Marketer's sole discretion. All usage by E*TRADE of the Co-
Marketer Marks shall include the appropriate trademark symbol and shall be in
the following form, as appropriate: [Co-Marketer Mark](R) or [Co-Marketer
Mark](TM). All literature and materials printed, distributed or electronically
transmitted by E*TRADE and containing the Co-Marketer Marks shall include the
following notice:
[Co-Marketer Mark] is a [registered] trademark of
Co-Marketer Corporation
4. Payment; Reports; Audit Rights.
a. Payment and Reports. Subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, all payments made under this agreement shall be made in
accordance with terms specified in Exhibit D attached hereto.
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b. Audit Rights. All records relating to payment obligations
hereunder, and inspection and audits thereof, shall be kept and made available
in accordance with terms specified in Exhibit D.
5. Ownership. Each party or their respective licensors and third
party information and content providers retain all rights, title and interest in
and to all of the information, content, data, designs, materials and all
copyrights, patent rights trademark rights and other proprietary rights thereto
provided by it pursuant to this Agreement. Except as expressly provided herein,
no other right or license with respect to any copyrights, patent rights,
trademark rights or other proprietary rights is granted under this Agreement.
All rights not expressly granted hereunder by a party are expressly reserved to
such party and its licensors and information and content providers.
6. Term and Termination.
a. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall
remain in full force and effect (unless terminated earlier as provided below)
for an initial term of one (1) year which shall be renewed automatically for
additional one (1) year periods unless either party provides written notice
ninety (90) days before the end of the then current term (collectively, the
"Term"). Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by
providing ninety (90) days' written notice to the other party.
b. This Agreement may be terminated by a party for cause
immediately by written notice upon the occurrence of any of the following
events:
i) If the other ceases to do business, or otherwise
terminates its business operations, except as a result of an assignment
permitted under Section 13.a below; or
ii) If the other shall fail to promptly secure or renew any
license, registration, permit, authorization or approval or exemption therefrom
for the conduct of its business in the manner contemplated by this Agreement or
if any such license, registration, permit, authorization or approval is revoked
or suspended and not reinstated within sixty (60) days; or
iii) If the other materially breaches any material provision
of this Agreement and fails to cure substantially such breach within thirty (30)
days of written notice describing the breach; or
iv) Effective immediately and without notice if the other
becomes insolvent or seeks protection under any bankruptcy, receivership, trust
deed, creditors arrangement, composition or comparable proceeding, or if any
such proceeding is instituted against the other (and not dismissed within ninety
(90) days).
c. Survival. Sections 4.b and 5 through and including 12, any
accrued payment obligations and, except as otherwise expressly provided herein,
any right of action for breach of this Agreement prior to termination shall
survive any termination of this Agreement.
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Furthermore, upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the licenses and
obligations in Sections 2 and 3 shall cease.
d. Obligations After Termination or Expiration. Upon the expiration
or termination of this Agreement for any reason:
i) Except as otherwise specified in clause (ii) below, each
party will promptly cease using and destroy or return to the other party all
promotional and advertising materials that bear the Marks of the other party and
all Confidential Information of such other party; and
ii) Co-Marketer and E*TRADE will continue to deliver the Co-
Marketer and E*TRADE Services, respectively, to their customers until the
expirations or terminations of their respective subscription agreements with Co-
Marketer and E*TRADE.
7. Warranty Disclaimer. NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY WARRANTIES TO ANY PERSON
OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY INFORMATION, CONTENT OR OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED
OR MADE AVAILABLE BY IT HEREUNDER AND DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
8. Indemnification. Each party (the "Indemnitor") shall defend or settle
at its expense a claim or suit against the other party (the "Indemnitee"), its
sublicensees, distributors, and end users arising out of or in connection with
an assertion that the information, content or other materials or services
provided or made available by the Indemnitor or the use thereof as specifically
authorized by the Indemnitor, infringe any copyright or trademark rights of any
third party, or are a misappropriation of any third party's trade secret, or
contain any libelous, defamatory, disparaging, pornographic or obscene
materials. The Indemnitor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnitee
against and from damages, costs, and reasonable attorneys' fees, if any,
incurred in defending and/or resolving such suit; provided that (a) the
Indemnitor is promptly notified in writing of such claim or suit, (b) the
Indemnitor shall have the sole control of the defense and/or settlement thereof,
(c) the Indemnitee furnishes to the Indemnitor, on request, information
available to the Indemnitee for such defense, and (d) the Indemnitee cooperates
in any defense and/or settlement thereof as long as the Indemnitor pays all of
the Indemnitee's reasonable out of pocket expenses and attorneys' fees. The
Indemnitee shall not admit any such claim without prior consent of the
Indemnitor.
Co-Marketer agrees to indemnify E*TRADE for any third party claim,
(including without limitation any Self-Regulatory Organization, state, or
federal regulatory or securities claims) arising out of the Co-Marketer Services
or out of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by Co-Marketer, its
Partners, affiliates and their employees, including but not limited to any
distribution of promotional or advertising materials not approved in advance by
E*TRADE under Section 2.b. of this Agreement.
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E*TRADE agrees to indemnify Co-Marketer for any third party claim,
(including without limitation any Self-Regulatory Organization, state, or
federal regulatory or securities claims) arising out of the use or distribution
by Co-Marketer, its Partners, affiliates and employees of any promotional or
advertising materials approved by E*TRADE only to the extent that these
materials relate directly to the E*TRADE Services.
9. Limited Liability. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BELOW, AND
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING ELSE IN THIS AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE, NEITHER PARTY
SHALL BE LIABLE OR OBLIGATED UNDER ANY SECTION OF THIS AGREEMENT OR UNDER
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS OR COST OF PROCUREMENT
OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES. THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION 9 SHALL NOT
APPLY TO ANY BREACH OF SECTION 10.
10. Confidential Information.
a. Each party ("Receiving Party") agrees to keep confidential
and not disclose or use except in performance of its obligations under this
Agreement, confidential or proprietary information related to the other party's
("Disclosing Party") technology or business that the Receiving Party learns in
connection with this Agreement and any other information received from the
other, including without limitation, to the extent previously, currently or
subsequently disclosed to the Receiving Party hereunder or otherwise:
information relating to products or technology of the Disclosing Party or the
properties, composition, structure, use or processing thereof, or systems
therefor, or to the Disclosing Party's business (including, without limitation,
computer programs, code, algorithms, schematics, data, know-how, processes,
ideas, inventions (whether patentable or not), names and expertise of employees
and consultants, all information relating to customers and customer transactions
and other technical, business, financial, customer and product development
plans, forecasts, strategies and information), all of the foregoing,
"Confidential Information"). Neither party shall disclose the terms of this
Agreement to any third party without the prior written consent of the other
party. Each party shall use reasonable precautions to protect the other's
Confidential Information and employ at least those precautions that such party
employs to protect its own confidential or proprietary information.
"Confidential Information" shall not include information the Receiving Party can
document (a) is in or (through no improper action or inaction by the Receiving
Party or any affiliate, agent or employee) enters the public domain (and is
readily available without substantial effort), or (b) was rightfully in the
Receiving Party's possession or known by it prior to receipt from the Disclosing
Party, or (c) was rightfully disclosed to the Receiving Party by another person
without restriction, or (d) was independently developed by the Receiving Party
by persons without access to such information and without use of any
Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party. Each party, with prior written
notice to the Disclosing Party, may disclose such Confidential Information to
the minimum extent possible that is required to be disclosed to a governmental
entity or agency in connection with seeking any governmental or regulatory
approval, or pursuant to the lawful requirement or request of a governmental
entity or agency, provided that reasonable measures
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are taken to guard against further disclosure, including without limitation,
seeking appropriate confidential treatment or a protective order, or assisting
the other party to do so.
b. The Receiving Party acknowledges and agrees that due to the
unique nature of the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information, there can be
no adequate remedy at law for any breach of its obligations hereunder, that any
such breach may allow the Receiving Party or third parties to unfairly compete
with the Disclosing Party resulting in irreparable harm to the Disclosing Party,
and therefore, that upon any such breach or any threat thereof, the Disclosing
Party shall be entitled to appropriate equitable relief in addition to whatever
remedies it might have at law and to be indemnified by the Receiving Party from
any loss or harm, including, without limitation, lost profits and attorney's
fees, in connection with any breach or enforcement of the Receiving Party's
obligations hereunder or the unauthorized use or release of any such
Confidential Information. The Receiving Party will notify the Disclosing Party
in writing immediately upon the occurrence of any such unauthorized release or
other breach. Any breach of this Section 10 will constitute a material breach of
this Agreement.
11. Relationship of Parties. The parties hereto expressly understand
and agree that each party is an independent contractor in the performance of
each and every part of this Agreement, is solely responsible for all of its
employees and agents and its labor costs and expenses arising in connection
therewith. Neither party nor its agents or employees are the representatives of
the other party for any purpose and neither party has the power or authority as
agent, employee or any other capacity to represent, act for, bind or otherwise
create or assume any obligation on behalf of the other party for any purpose
whatsoever.
12. Notices. Notices under this Agreement shall be sufficient only if
personally delivered, delivered by a major commercial rapid delivery courier
service or mailed, postage or charges prepaid, by certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested to a party at its addresses set forth on the first page
above or as amended by notice pursuant to this Section. If not received sooner,
notice by mail shall be deemed received five (5) days after deposit in the U.S.
mails.
13. Related Services.
a. ***
b. ***
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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c. Co-Marketer Employee E*TRADE Accounts. Co-Marketer will
promote E*TRADE as the exclusive on-line financial services provider to its
employees. E*TRADE will design a special promotion for Co-Marketer employees to
encourage them to open E*TRADE accounts.
14. Miscellaneous.
a. Prohibition Against Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor
any rights, licenses or obligations hereunder, may be assigned by either party
without the prior written approval of the non-assigning party. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, either party may assign this Agreement to any acquiror of all or
of substantially all of such party's equity securities, assets or business
relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. Any attempted assignment in
violation of this Section will be void and without effect. Subject to the
foregoing, this Agreement will benefit and bind the parties' successors and
assigns.
b. Applicable Law; Attorneys' Fees. This Agreement shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California
without reference to conflict of law principles thereof. In any action to
enforce this Agreement the prevailing party will be entitled to costs and
attorneys' fees.
c. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all prior discussions, documents, agreements and prior course of
dealing, and shall not be effective until signed by both parties.
d. Amendment and Waiver. Except as otherwise expressly provided
herein, any provision of this Agreement may be amended or modified and the
observance of any provision of this Agreement may be waived (either generally or
any particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively) only with the
written consent of the parties. The failure of either party to enforce its
rights under this Agreement at any time for any period shall not be construed as
a waiver of such rights.
e. Severability. In the event that any of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction
to be unenforceable, such provisions shall be limited or eliminated to the
minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full
force and effect and enforceable.
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f. Publicity. Any press releases in connection with this
Agreement shall be subject to the prior written mutual approval of the parties.
g. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original, but both of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
h. Third Party Beneficiaries. E*TRADE's and Co-Marketer's third
party licensors and information providers are intended beneficiaries of this
Agreement. All such third parties shall be bound by the terms of this Agreement
including without limitation Paragraph 2(b) hereto to the maximum extent
possible.
i. Headings. Headings and captions are for convenience only and
are not to be used in the interpretation of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
Effective Date. All signed copies of this Agreement shall be deemed originals.
CO-MARKETER: WebMD, Inc.
By: /s/ K. Robert Draughon
Name: K. Robert Draughon
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Title: Chief Financial Officer
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E*TRADE GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Stephen C. Richards
Name: Stephen C. Richards
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Title: SVP, Corporate Development and
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New Ventures
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EXHIBIT A
Co-Marketer's Promotional and Advertising Obligations
Pursuant to Section 2.a of the Agreement, Co-Marketer agrees to
advertise and promote the E*TRADE Services on the Co-Marketer Sites as specified
in this Exhibit. Co-Marketer shall use materials and content (including,
without limitation, active hyperlinking URLs) provided by and/or approved in
advance and before first use, by E*TRADE for advertisement and promotion of the
E*TRADE Services on the Co-Marketer Sites. E*TRADE shall be the exclusive
provider of brokerage services and investment related products (specifically
excluding banking and insurance products and services), electronic or otherwise,
promoted on the Co-Marketer Sites.
1) Co-Marketer - E*TRADE Offer: E*TRADE will purchase subscriptions
to the Co-Marketer Services from Co-Marketer in Subscription Blocks (as provided
in Exhibit D, hereto) which subscriptions Co-Marketer will promote and advertise
in accordance with all provisions of this Agreement on behalf of E*TRADE free of
charge to any person approved by E*TRADE for a new account pursuant to E*TRADE's
standard terms.
Each such subscription to the Co-Marketer service shall include:
Unlimited local dialup Internet access (ISP account) which the
Subscriber may decline at the Subscriber's sole discretion
Customized Physician web-site, including links to patient education
information
Payor referrals, eligibility, and verification via electronic data
interchange (EDI)
Certified E-mail account (***/mo.)
Universal in-box (telephonic and web-based e-mail, voice-mail, and
faxing)
Continued Medical Education credits (CME)
Access to a comprehensive source of dynamic medical/healthcare content
Tools to manage the user's practice and improve the user's lifestyle
OTHER CO-MARKETER WEB SITES. Upon completion of this Agreement, and for forty-
five (45) days thereafter, Co-Marketer shall not engage in any conversations,
negotiations, or discussions of any kind with any third party securities broker
or dealer, other than E*TRADE, for purposes of promoting or otherwise including
such third party broker on Co-Marketer's consumer site (i.e. "Health and
Wellness Center") or any other web site owned or controlled by Co-Marketer. In
the event that E*TRADE and Co-Marketer fail to reach an agreement regarding such
site during this forty-five (45) day period, E*TRADE shall have a right of first
refusal for one (1) years for inclusion as securities broker-dealer service
provider on such site.
E*TRADE shall further have a right of first refusal for inclusion as securities
broker-dealer service provider on any site created, sponsored, or developed by
Co-Marketer, wherever located, intended for use by individuals and/or
organizations located outside of the United States.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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PROMOTION AND ADVERTISING. Co-Marketer shall use the payment described in
Paragraph 1 of Exhibit D hereto to fund a national media campaign, consisting of
print, radio, on-line and/or television advertising to promote the E*TRADE
Offer. Co-Marketer shall further use commercially reasonable efforts to promote
the E*TRADE Offer. Any such print, radio, on-line and/or televisions
advertising must be approved, in advance and before first use, by E*TRADE.
CO-MARKETER SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT: In performance of its obligations under
this Agreement Co-Marketer shall meet the requirements for service level
performance as set forth in Exhibit E attached hereto.
CO-BRANDED WEB PAGE:
Co-Marketer's promotional efforts and obligations regarding the Co-
Branded Site hereunder consist of the following:
1. Co-Marketer agrees to provide *** to E*TRADE all of the
medical/healthcare content for the "Destination E*TRADE" Site ("Co-
Branded Site"). The Co-Branded Site shall be a co-branded area
consisting of a co-branded first page, with the second through last
pages containing Co-Marketer content but always including a "Back to
E*TRADE" navigation button. *** All content on the second through last
page of the Co-Branded Site page and all advertising and sponsorship
and revenues thereof shall be owned exclusively by Co-Marketer.
2. Co-Marketer agrees to advertise and promote the E*TRADE Services
in the "Financial center" area of the Co-Marketer Sites as specified
in this Exhibit. Co-Marketer shall sponsor and promote E*TRADE as an
exclusive securities broker-dealer featured on the Co-Marketer Sites.
Co-Marketer shall use materials and content provided by and/or
approved, in advance and before first use, by E*TRADE for
advertisement and promotion of the Co-Branded Site, such advertising
to include (i) on-line banner ads on the Co-Marketer Sites with direct
links to the E*TRADE Site, (ii) prominent display of E*TRADE's name
and logos in the portal page and other pages and (iii) other
activities as specified in this Exhibit A. Co-Marketer shall not sell
advertising to, or otherwise promote, any other securities broker or
dealer on the Co-Branded Site.
3. The Co-Branded Site shall be located on a Co-Marketer server with
direct http "hot" links from the "Financial Center" area of the Co-
Marketer Sites. The parties shall mutually agree upon links, as
appropriate, from the Co-Branded Site to additional information or
applications located on the Co-Marketer Sites.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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4. Co-Marketer shall not sell any advertising to any third party on
the Co-Branded Site on terms more favorable to such third party than
those offered to or being paid by E*TRADE without first offering such
terms to E*TRADE. In all advertisements and other references in the
"Financial Center" or similar area of the Co-Marketer Sites, E*TRADE
will be featured with no less prominence than that provided to any
other third party.
5. Co-Marketer agrees to use only such materials and content
(including, without limitation, active hyperlinking URLs) provided by
and/or approved, in advance and before first use, by E*TRADE for
advertisements and promotion of the E*TRADE Services on the Co-
Marketer Sites. E*TRADE shall be the exclusive provider of broker-
dealer services and investment related products (specifically
excluding banking and insurance products and services), electronic or
otherwise, promoted on the Co-Marketer Sites.
6. Co-Marketer and the Co-Branded Site shall meet the requirements
for service level performance as set forth in Exhibit E attached
hereto.
7. E*TRADE may, in its sole discretion, grant to its international
affiliates the right to hyperlink to the Co-Branded Site.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE. Co-Marketer represents and warrants that the Co-Marketer
Sites, the Co-Branded Site, and Co-Marketer Services (including, without
limitation, with respect to the specific promotions below) are Year 2000
Compliant. For purposes of this Agreement, "Year 2000 Compliant" shall mean
that the Co-Marketer Sites and Co-Marketer Services will not be materially
affected by any inability to (i) completely and accurately address, present,
produce, store and calculate data involving dates beginning with January 1,
2000, and will not produce abnormally ending or incorrect results involving such
dates as used in any forward or regression date based function; or (ii) function
in a such a way that all "date" related functionalities and data fields include
the indication of century and millennium, and will perform calculations which
involve a four-digit year field. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Year 2000
warranty shall not apply to the extent that any services or software are used or
interfaced with other software, data or operating systems, which are not Year
2000 compliant.
E*TRADE'S OBLIGATIONS
Pursuant to Section 2.a of the Agreement, E*TRADE agrees to advertise and
promote the E*TRADE and Co-Marketer Services as specified in this Exhibit.
PROMOTION AND ADVERTISING. E*TRADE shall promote Co-Marketer membership to
E*TRADE's subscriber base, via the following promotion: any E*TRADE customer
that signs up for one (1) year of Co-Marketer membership at the best commercial
rate available at the time of enrollment (specifically excluding special and
promotional offers not available generally to all Co-Marketer subscribers) shall
receive *** from E*TRADE during that year.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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E*TRADE further agrees to advertise the E*TRADE/Co-Marketer relationship by
including Co-Marketer in a portion of E*TRADE's future planned media buys and
through on-line banner advertisement, using materials and content provided by
and/or approved in advance by Co-Marketer.
E*TRADE will design and prepare *** (***) Fulfillment Kits for use solely in
connection with this Agreement as soon as is commercially reasonable after the
Effective Date. The parties shall use good faith efforts to reach agreement
regarding the provision of additional Fulfillment Kits.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE. E*TRADE represents and warrants that the E*TRADE Site and
E*TRADE Services (including, without limitation, with respect to the specific
promotions above) are Year 2000 Compliant. For purposes of this Agreement,
"Year 2000 Compliant" shall mean that the E*TRADE Site and E*TRADE Services will
not be materially affected by any inability to (i) completely and accurately
address, present, produce, store and calculate data involving dates beginning
with January 1, 2000, and will not produce abnormally ending or incorrect
results involving such dates as used in any forward or regression date based
function; or (ii) function in a such a way that all "date" related
functionalities and date fields include the indication of century and
millennium, and will perform calculations which involve a four-digit year field.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Year 2000 warranty shall not apply to the
extent that any services or software are used or interfaced with other software,
data or operating systems, which are not Year 2000 compliant.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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EXHIBIT B
E*TRADE Marks
E*TRADE(R)
[E*TRADE logo]
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EXHIBIT C
Co-Marketer Marks
WebMD(TM)
WebMD OnCall(TM)
[WebMD logo]
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EXHIBIT D
Payment Terms
By E*TRADE.
1. Initial Guaranteed Purchase. Subject to the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, on the Effective Date of this Agreement E*TRADE shall
purchase *** (***) subscriptions to the Co-Marketer service from Co-Marketer.
E*TRADE will pay Co-Marketer *** (***) for these subscriptions within thirty
(30) days of the Effective Date.
2. Subscription Blocks. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, Co-Marketer will offer to E*TRADE, for purchase at E*TRADE's sole
discretion, additional blocks of *** (***) subscriptions to the Co-Marketer
service ("Subscription Blocks") at the rate of *** (***) per Subscription Block.
E*TRADE may purchase additional Subscription Blocks from Co-Marketer singly or
in any combination at any time at E*TRADE's sole discretion by providing written
notice, including but not limited to notice by postal mail, or facsimile, to Co-
Marketer.
3. Payment Schedule. Payment for each successive purchase of
additional Subscription Blocks by E*TRADE shall be made within thirty (30) days
of E*TRADE's written notice to Co-Marketer of its intent to purchase any such
additional Subscription Blocks.
4. Renegotiation for ISP Usage. In the event that more than ***
(***) of all subscribers to the Co-Marketer service from the E*TRADE Offer
decline the internet access services as provided in Exhibit A hereto, the
parties agree to renegotiate in good faith the price of Subscription Blocks to
be paid by E*TRADE.
BY CO-MARKETER
For every E*TRADE account holder who opens a Co-Marketer subscription through
the efforts of E*TRADE, other than an account holder who opened a new account
with E*TRADE pursuant to this Agreement, Co-Marketer shall pay *** (***) to
E*TRADE within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the first payment from such
account holder by Co-Marketer.
Co-Marketer will reimburse E*TRADE's cost of *** (***) for the Fulfillment Kits
prepared by E*TRADE pursuant to Exhibit A hereto. E*TRADE may, in its sole
discretion, withhold this sum from the Initial Guaranteed Purchase described
herein as satisfaction of Co-Marketer's obligation hereunder. The parties shall
use good faith efforts to reach agreement regarding the provision of additional
Fulfillment Kits.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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RECORDS AND AUDIT TERMS
Each party shall keep, maintain and preserve for at least three (3)
years following termination or expiration of the term of this Agreement or any
renewal(s) thereof, accurate records relating to such party's payment
obligations hereunder. Such records shall be maintained as confidential, but
shall be available for inspection and audit as provided herein. Each party
shall have the right at least once per calendar year to have an independent
public accountant, reasonably acceptable to the other party, examine such other
party's relevant books, records and accounts for the purpose of verifying the
accuracy of payments made to the other party as required under this Agreement.
Each party acknowledges and agrees that such accountant shall not have access to
the books, records, and accounts relating to other products or services except
as such books, records and accounts also directly relate to the payments due
hereunder. Each audit will be conducted at the audited party's place of
business, or other place agreed to by Co-Marketer and E*TRADE, during the
audited party's normal business hours and with at least five (5) business days
prior written notice to the audited party. The auditing party shall pay the
fees and expenses of the auditor for the examination; provided that should any
examination disclose a shortfall in the excess of the greater of twenty-five
thousand dollars ($25,000) or five percent (5%) of the payments due the auditing
party for the period being audited, the audited party shall pay the reasonable
fees and expenses of the auditor for that examination. At least every two weeks
during the term of this Agreement, each party shall provide the other party with
such reports as reasonably requested in order to facilitate each party's
obligations under this agreement.
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EXHIBIT E
1. PERFORMANCE
a) Average less than *** response time for *** of requests. Measures server
response time only, not network transmission time.
b) Average *** up time. This would be exclusive of regularly scheduled
maintenance. Scheduled maintenance is defined as maintenance for which 48
hours advance notice has been given for the required down time.
c) Post an approved message in the event of a system outage.
2. MONITORING/REPORTING
a) Provide details on the method used to monitor performance times.
b) Provide weekly and monthly reporting which details server up time with the
following details per period:
. average response time
. actual daily response time detail
. average server up time
. actual daily server up time
This information will be emailed to the appropriate contact within the E*TRADE
Information Systems Division on Monday of each week for the previous week's
reports and the first working day of each month for the previous month's
reports.
3. ESCALATION PROCEDURES
a) Notify E*TRADE via the following email addresses in case of a service
outage:
. operators@etrade.com
. helpdesk@etrade.com
b) Notify E*TRADE within *** of Co-Marketer's awareness of a service outage.
Status information to include:
. reason for the outage.
. ETA for service restored.
c) If E*TRADE experiences a service outage and has not been notified by email
by Co-Marketer, E*TRADE will contact the Senior System Administrator at Co-
Marketer by pager at (800) 329-4358 and will be given the information listed
in 3.b).
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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d) Continue to notify E*TRADE with updated status for the duration of the
outage.
e) Provide a post incident summary. This summary should include:
. the cause of the problem.
. method used to correct the problem.
. measures Co-marketer will take to prevent further occurrences.
4. BUSINESS RESUMPTION
a) Co-Marketer must prove the ability to switch processing from the primary
server to a hot backup server within ***. Testing of this procedure will be
conducted as requested by E*TRADE on a designated weekend by both Co-
Marketer and E*TRADE personnel.
b) Perform an analysis that documents all of the single points of failure in
the Co-Marketer - E*TRADE system. Include network components such as
routers, hardware and software components.
c) Eliminate all of the single points of failure within the Co-marketer domain
within *** months from the date of this document.
5. REVENUE IMPACT RECOUPMENT
a) In the event that Co-Marketer fails to meet the performance objectives
defined in Section 1.a), a penalty of *** will be due E*TRADE.
b) In the event that Co-Marketer fails to meet the performance objectives
defined in Section 1.b), Co-Marketer will credit E*TRADE a prorated amount
of the monthly service fee as compensation for the service outage. The
calculation for this credit will be as follows: The monthly fee as specified
in Exhibit D of this Agreement divided by 720 hours (30 days per month times
24 hours per day) times the total time of the outage.
c) In the event that Co-Marketer fails to meet the performance objectives
defined in Section 1.c), a penalty of *** will be due E*TRADE.
d) These penalties will be credited to the month's billing in which the
performance failure occurred.
e) Failure by Co-Marketer to meet these performance objectives for ***
consecutive months or *** out of *** months shall constitute a breach of
this Agreement and E*TRADE will have the right to terminate immediately
after providing written notice to Co-Marketer of such intent.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
EXHIBIT 10.41
DELMAR PUBLISHERS
LICENSE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is made as of the date of signing of the Agreement, December 22,
1998 by and between ("Delmar Publishers") as Licensor and ("WebMD, Inc.") as
Licensee.
Licensor: Delmar Publishers
3 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203
Licensee: WebMD, Inc.
400 The Lenox Building
3399 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
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WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Delmar Publishers has developed and copyrighted certain proprietary
healthcare and other content ("Content"), as more fully described in Appendix A
("Delmar Publishers Content"), and in conjunction with delivery of this Content,
Delmar Publishers shall provide Content Subscription and Promotional Support
("Subscription and Promotional Support"), as more fully described in Appendix B.
WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that the Internet is neither owned nor
controlled by any one entity; therefore, Delmar Publishers can make no guarantee
that any given End-User shall be able to access the Content Service at any given
time. Delmar Publishers represents that it shall make every good faith effort
to ensure that its Content Service is available as widely as possible and with
as little service interruption as possible.
WHEREAS, WebMD intends to engage in the marketing, sale and provision of
healthcare and other content to Subscribers and End-Users of their service, and
wishes to license the Content and make use of Subscriptions and Promotional
Support Services to make the Content available through WebMD's World Wide Web
site located at www.webrn.com which will act as an Internet aggregator of
content and services for the nursing profession and possibly other healthcare
professionals (the "WebMD Service") and possibly through its World Wide Web site
located at www.webmd.com, and known in this Agreement as the "Service".
DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Agreement, the following definition of terms shall be used:
ADVERTISING. Payment by a third party for placement of an advertisement in
conjunction with Content.
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SUBSCRIPTION. Payment by a third party healthcare related entity or an
individual healthcare professional for access to Content through WebRN.
SPONSORSHIP. Payment by a third party for subscriptions for Subscriber access
to Content involving placement of a company trademark or notification of a
company identity in conjunction with Content.
REVENUE. Payment by third parties for products and/or services before any
subtractions for expenses or costs. Revenue includes payments of transaction
fees, advertising, sponsorships and other sources that are unnamed, but may
occur.
END-USERS. A subscriber or consumer of any of WebMD's world website services,
including without limitation, those services offered through webmd.com and
webrn.com.
SUBSCRIBERS. A paying subscriber to the WebRN website services.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, mutual covenants, and promises
set forth herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE - DUTIES OF LICENSOR
1.1 GRANT. Delmar Publishers hereby grants to WebMD for the term of this
Agreement the nontransferable and nonexclusive right and license to the list of
content items available in the Delmar Catalog of products in accordance with
Appendix A. The list includes the rights to any Delmar-owned graphic,
illustration, photograph, video, audiotape, animation, testbank, cd-rom,
textbook or other article of content. WebMD will obtain the right to market
this content as is, or in a repurposed format agreeable to Delmar Publishers to
the "End-Users" of their service.
1.2 NONEXCLUSIVITY. This Agreement does not impose any obligation of
exclusivity upon either party.
1.3 MARKETS. End-Users of Content are Nurses, Nursing Students, Consumers,
Physicians, Corporations, Hospitals, Organizations who subscribe to and continue
to have access to the service via WebMD's World Wide Web sites, including
without limitation, WebRN or WebMD.
1.4 ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP. Advertising and sponsorship may from time to
time occur in conjunction with the Content. WebMD may sell sponsorship of an
entire electronic publication as listed in Appendix A. Advertising and
sponsorship occurring in conjunction with the Content (see APPENDIX A) may be
subject to regulatory limitation as interpreted and enacted by Delmar
Publishers.
1.5 DISTRIBUTION TERRITORY. Use of Content by WebMD is limited to "End-Users"
of their Web Site Service.
1.6 ACCESS TO CONTENT. Delmar Publishers grants authorized End-Users of the
Service (see Section 2.1 below) access to the Content through use of an industry
standard Web browser.
1.7 CONTENT AND SUBSCRIPTION & PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT. Delmar Publishers agrees
to provide
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WebMD with technical support for integration of "Web-Ready" content to be used
on WebMD's website. In addition, Delmar Publishers agrees to deliver a "Web-
Ready" version of Delmar's PDR for Nurses, and develop and deliver Delmar's
Electronic Care Plan Maker, and Accu-Calc to WebMd in accordance with Appendix
B.
1.8 ACTIVITY REPORTING. WebMd shall maintain and provide Delmar Publishers with
quarterly active Subscriber statistics for WebRN website service.
1.9 NOTICE OF CONTENT CESSATION. Delmar Publishers shall have the right to
cease normal production or updating of any of the Web-Enabled Content outlined
in this Agreement, provided that such cessation by Delmar Publishers is not with
respect to WebMD alone but is part of a program by Delmar Publishers to cease
production or updating of such Content on or through other electronically
accessed networks, including but not limited to the same or similar On-line
Distributors on which the Service is available. Delmar Publishers shall give
WebMD three (3) months' written notice prior to Delmar Publishers requesting
WebMD to cease use of any Content set, as described above. Upon receipt of such
notice and subsequent removal of the subject Delmar Publishers Content from the
Service, WebMD shall have the right in its discretion: (a) to obtain from Delmar
Publishers substitute Content acceptable to WebMD and Delmar Publishers as a
replacement; or (b) to reduce the payments. In the event that Delmar Publishers
resumes production and/or updating of Content that Delmar Publishers previously
ceased producing or updating, WebMD shall have the right but not the obligation
to again use such formerly discontinued or non-updated Content in the Service in
accordance with this Agreement. If WebMD does so, it shall be under the same
terms and conditions as such Content was formerly used hereunder.
ARTICLE II - DUTIES OF LICENSEE
2.1 AVAILABILITY OF THE CONTENT TO END-USERS. WebMD shall take all reasonable
steps to protect the content from malicious users, and unauthorized, copying,
distributing, publishing, transmitting, or displaying.
2.2 CONTENT INTEGRITY. WebMD shall not edit or otherwise effect an editorial
change in the Content without Delmar Publishers' consent which shall not be
unreasonably withheld. It is agreed that graphical user interfaces (GUIs)
created by WebMD shall not violate the rights of Delmar Publishers hereunder.
The foregoing shall in no way prohibit WebMD from interlinking and cross-
referencing the Content with material from other Content providers.
2.3 PROPRIETARY INTEREST. WebMD acknowledges that Delmar Publishers has
proprietary rights in and to the Content. WebMD shall not, by virtue of this
Agreement or by virtue of its access to the Content, obtain any proprietary
rights in or to the Content except the rights specifically granted to WebMD
herein. WebMD shall not use or transmit the Content except as specifically
authorized by this Agreement.
2.4 AUDIT AND REVIEW. As long as this Agreement is in effect, and for a one-
year period thereafter, WebMd shall maintain and supply to Delmar Publishers
every calendar quarter records that are used to calculate payments to Delmar
Publishers. This includes records on use and distribution of the Content, and
logs maintained by web servers that record end user activity. Delmar Publishers
understands and agrees that all of WebMD's financial records and statements are
confidential and subject to the Confidentiality Agreement between the parties
effective upon signing of this Agreement.
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(a) Upon a minimum of twenty (20) business days' notice to WebMD, and
during business hours, Delmar Publishers may itself or through an agent at
its expense, audit relevant books and records of WebMD for the sole purpose
of determining that WebMD is in compliance with all of the terms of this
Agreement and that the proper payment, as described in Section 3 below, has
been paid to Delmar Publishers. Such an audit may not be made more
frequently than once every twelve (12) months and once within the twelve
(12) month period following conclusion or termination of this Agreement.
(b) In the event Delmar Publishers determines that payments are due from
WebMD, it shall so notify WebMD and provide WebMD with a calculation and
supporting explanation. WebMD shall thereupon have fifteen (15) business
days within which to pay the claim. In the event WebMD does not pay the
claim; the parties shall resolve their dispute by arbitration in the City
of New York in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration
Association. WebMD shall promptly pay any payment thus determined to be
due and unpaid.
2.5 COPYRIGHT NOTICE. When making the Content available to End-Users as
permitted by this Agreement, WebMD shall cause a notice comprised of the
following elements to be conspicuously displayed during every End-User session
as appropriate to protect Delmar Publishers' intellectual property rights: (a)
the word "Copyright" or the symbol (C) (the letter c in a circle), (b) the year
of first publication of such document as specified by Delmar Publishers, (c) the
name of the copyright holder or, if space constraints require, an abbreviation
by which the name can be recognized or a generally known alternative
designation, and (d) the words "All Rights Reserved" (or, if space constraints
require, an abbreviation by which such phrase can be recognized that is
reasonably acceptable to Delmar Publishers).
2.6 END-USER AGREEMENT. When making the Content available to End-Users as
permitted by this Agreement, WebMD shall cause to have included in the terms and
conditions of the applicable End-User agreement: (a) a provision prohibiting
use of materials retrieved through the Service in any fashion that may infringe
upon any copyright or proprietary interest therein; (b) a provision prohibiting
storage of materials retrieved through the Service in a searchable, machine-
readable database; (c) a provision limiting the liability of Delmar Publishers
in a manner similar to that contained in its electronic products, especially as
it applies to the use of healthcare information by professionals; (d) a
provision prohibiting use of all the Content from any commercial use, resale, or
mailing list database development, utilization or application.
Furthermore, WebMD shall place a notice relating to all the provisions described
above on one of the first introductory screens that Subscribers must view upon
entering or using the Service in all available media. Such notice shall require
Subscriber acknowledgment and acceptance to become an authorized, registered
Subscriber.
ARTICLE III - PRICING AND PAYMENT TERMS
3.1 PRICING/APPENDIX A
(a) In consideration of Delmar Publishers' grant to WebMD of the right and
license to access the Content and Services outlined in Appendix A in
accordance with Article I above, throughout the term of this
Agreement, WebMD shall pay Delmar Publishers a minimum fee each year
of:
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*** for year one
*** for year two
*** for year three
(b) Plus, *** per month per WebRN Subscriber.
(c) Plus, *** (***) of all Net Revenue from advertising and sponsorship
occurring in conjunction with the Content. "Net Revenue" shall be
defined as gross receipts less any End-User credits or commissions
paid by WebMD to third parties.
3.2 PAYMENT TERMS/APPENDIX A
(a) Pro-rata minimum payments shall be made in installments of the
guaranteed totals as indicated below.
DUE DATE AMOUNT DUE
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Dec. 23, 1998 ***
Jun. 15, 1999 ***
Jan. 15, 2000 ***
Jan. 15, 2001 ***
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(b) Incremental payments for subscribers (at the rate of *** per WebRN
Subscriber per month) shall be paid each quarter starting on April 15,
1999 with a final payment during the term of this Agreement occurring
on January 15, 2002.
(c) Payments for advertising sponsorship shall be paid each quarter
starting on April 15, 1999 with a final payment during the term of
this Agreement occurring on January 15, 2002.
3.3 PRICING/APPENDIX B
(a) In consideration of Delmar Publishers' grant to WebMD of the right and
license to access the Content and Services outlined in Appendix B,
Section 2 in accordance with Article I above, throughout the term of
this Agreement, WebMD shall pay Delmar Publishers the following for
each of the web-ready products mentioned below:
PRODUCT DOLLAR AMOUNT
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Accu-Calc; ***
Electronic Care Plan Maker ***
Medical Terminology ***
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Total: ***
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*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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3.4 PAYMENT TERMS/APPENDIX B
(a) Delmar Publishers agrees to provide all additional "web-enabled"
services (Accu-Calc, Electronic Care Plan Maker, and Medical
Terminology) in a "WebMD-Approved" format according to the schedule
outlined in Appendix B, Section 2.
WebMD will have until September 15, 1999 to use and test each product.
Unless Delmar Publishers is notified otherwise in writing by this
time, the products will be considered "WebMD-Accepted", and Delmar
Publishers will invoice WebMD the above mentioned product pricing,
{see Section 3.3 (a)j} which will be payable within 90 days.
BILL SEND DATE DUE DATE
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9/15/99 12/15/99
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ARTICLE IV - TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1 TERM. This Agreement shall be effective for an initial term beginning upon
the Effective Date and ending December 31, 2001 unless sooner terminated
pursuant to this Article IV.
4.2 FAILURE TO PERFORM. If either party to this Agreement shall fail to
perform or observe any material term, covenant, agreement or warranty, or if any
material representation contained herein is untrue, the other party may
immediately terminate this Agreement if such failure is not corrected (if
reasonably correctable) within thirty (30) days of delivery of written notice
thereof to the other party.
4.3 BANKRUPTCY AND BUSINESS TERMINATION. If either party shall cease doing
business, become insolvent, or if a petition in bankruptcy shall be filed with
respect to a party, or upon an attempted assignment not permitted under Section
6.6 below, the other party shall have the right to immediately terminate this
Agreement upon written notice to the other party. The right and license granted
by Delmar Publishers to WebMD herein with respect to the Content is deemed a
software license for purposes of Section 605(n) of the Federal Bankruptcy Act,
and WebMD shall have the full rights of a protected licensee thereunder.
4.4 TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE. WebMD shall have the right to terminate the
agreement upon ninety (90) days written notice. Upon such cessation of the
Service, this Agreement shall terminate, and neither party shall have any
obligation to the other under this Agreement except WebMD shall remit all
Payments that accrued prior to such cessation.
4.5 CONDUCT UPON TERMINATION. Upon termination of this Agreement for any
reason, WebMD shall cease solicitation for and use of the Content.
ARTICLE V - LIABILITY LIMITATION AND INDEMNIFICATION
5.1 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE MARKETING AND SALE OF THE
CONTENT. NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO ANY
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THIRD PARTY RESULTING FROM ITS PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR FOR ANY
FAILURE TO PERFORM HEREUNDER. NEITHER PARTY HERETO, NOR THEIR RESPECTIVE
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND SUBCONTRACTORS, SHALL BE LIABLE TO
THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING
LOST PROFITS) INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES PERFORMED OR PRODUCTS
PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED
OR ALLEGEDLY CAUSED BY FAILURE OF PERFORMANCE, ERROR, OMISSION, INTERRUPTION,
DELETION, DEFECT, DELAY IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, OR COMMUNICATIONS LINE
FAILURE INVOLVING THE CONTENT SERVICE, AND NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY
ACT OR INACTION OF END-USERS REGARDING THE CONTENT, AND CONTENT SERVICE
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MISUSE, ABUSE, INFRINGEMENT, THEFT OR DESTRUCTION
OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO, ALTERATION OF DELMAR PUBLISHERS' RECORDS, PROGRAMS,
OR USE OF THE CONTENT, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT (INCLUDING BREACH OF
WARRANTY, LOST PROFITS OR OTHER ECONOMIC LOSS), TORTIOUS BEHAVIOR (INCLUDING
STRICT LIABILITY) NEGLIGENCE OR UNDER ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION.
Delmar Publishers expressly limits its damages to WebMD and End-Users of the
Content Service for any non-accessibility time or other down time to a pro-rata
credit of Delmar Publishers' charges during system unavailability. Delmar
Publishers specifically denies any responsibilities for any damages arising as a
consequence of such unavailability.
5.2 FORCE MAJEURE. Neither party shall be liable in damages for any delay or
default in performing its obligations hereunder if such delay or default is
caused by matters beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing party,
such as but not limited to power failures, wars or insurrections, acts of God,
acts of government, strikes, fires, floods, earthquakes, work stoppages,
embargoes and/or inability to obtain material; provided, however, that the party
experiencing such occurrence shall notify the other party at the earliest
possible date and take reasonable steps to mitigate and/or cure the cause of
such delay.
5.3 INDEMNIFICATION.
(a) Delmar Publishers shall indemnify and hold harmless WebMD its affiliates,
and its and their directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns
against any and all judgments, settlements, penalties, costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys' fees) paid or incurred in connection with
claims by any party which are attributable to: Delmar Publishers' negligence or
misconduct in collecting, collating and compiling the Content from Delmar
Publishers' original data sources (including but not limited to drug
manufacturers); a material breach of any warranty or representation made or
obligation undertaken by Delmar Publishers under this Agreement or infringement
or misappropriation by the Content of any copyright or other proprietary right
of any third party.
(b) WebMD shall indemnify and hold harmless Delmar Publishers, its affiliates
and its and their directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns
against any and all judgments, settlements, penalties, costs and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys' fees) paid or incurred in connection with
claims by any party which arise from WebMD's distribution of the Content under
this
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Agreement and are attributable to a failure of the hardware or software of
WebMD's computer system (other than the Content) or to a material breach of any
warranty or representation made or obligation undertaken by WebMD under this
Agreement.
(c) If any claim or action is instituted or threatened by a third party against
a party to this Agreement for which it believes it is entitled to be indemnified
pursuant to this Agreement, it shall promptly give notice thereof to the other
party, and cooperate fully with the indemnifying party. The indemnifying party
shall solely control the defense and settlement of such claims. The indemnified
party shall be permitted to participate in such defense and represent itself at
its own expense and to use counsel of its own choosing.
5.5 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Delmar Publishers represents and warrants
that it is authorized to grant the license herein to WebMD, and covenants that
WebMD's exercise of the license herein shall infringe no copyright or other
right of any person or entity. If any portion of the Content furnished to WebMD
under this Agreement becomes (or, in the good faith judgment of Delmar
Publishers, is likely to become) the subject of a claim for infringement or
misappropriation, Delmar Publishers may, upon notice to WebMD, request that
WebMD remove such portion of the Content from the Service, and WebMD shall
comply with such request promptly; provided however, that Delmar Publishers
shall not have the right to request such removal unless such materials are
required to be removed from the services of all other similarly situated on-line
vendors (if any) to whom they are made available by Delmar Publishers; and
provided that in the event of such removal, WebMD shall have the same rights
described in Section 1.11 above. Delmar Publishers represents and warrants that
it is not aware of any pending, threatened or possible claim or action by any
third party with respect to a possible violation of that third party's rights.
Delmar Publishers makes no warranties or representations of any kind, whether
expressed or implied for the Content and Content Service it is providing
regarding the merchant-ability or fitness for a particular use or purpose.
Connection speed to the service represents the speed of a connection and does
not represent guarantees of available end to end bandwidth.
The parties agree that WebMD makes no warranty or representation regarding, nor
is WebMD responsible for, the Content, which WebMD is obtaining from Delmar
Publishers under this Agreement, and as to which WebMD has a duty not to edit or
change (Section 2.3 above).
ARTICLE VI - MISCELLANEOUS
6.1 ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT. Together with all written amendments,
exhibits and appendices, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
Delmar Publishers and WebMD with respect to the subject matter addressed herein.
This Agreement can only be modified or supplemented by writing signed by duly
authorized representatives of both parties. This Agreement shall be binding
upon the parties, their successors, legal representatives and permitted assigns.
WebMD and Delmar Publishers intend this Agreement to be a valid legal instrument
and no provision of this Agreement which shall be deemed unenforceable shall in
any way invalidate any other provision of this Agreement all of which shall
remain in full force and effect.
During the term of this Agreement the parties may under mutual consent reach a
new agreement on
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license of Content and provision of Content Services to WebMD. At such time,
this Agreement shall be amended to reflect any new understanding between the
parties.
6.2 ADVERTISING, TRADE NAMES, TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS.
(a) WebMD hereby grants Delmar Publishers a revocable license to use any
WebMD service mark, trademark, trade name and logo associated with WebMD (the
"WebMD Marks") solely in the advertisement and promotion of WebMD during the
term of this Agreement. Delmar Publishers shall not use any mark, name or logo
to identify WebMD other than the WebMD Marks without WebMD's prior written
consent. Delmar Publishers acknowledges that the WebMD Marks are valid service
marks, trademarks, trade names and logos and the sole property of WebMD, and
Delmar Publishers shall not disparage or challenge the validity of the WebMD
Marks during the term of this Agreement. Delmar Publishers shall promptly notify
WebMD of any actual or alleged infringements of WebMD Marks of which Delmar
Publishers becomes aware during the term. Nothing contained herein shall be
construed to authorize Delmar Publishers: (i) to use any WebMD Marks as a mark,
name or logo or as part of the mark, name or logo of any firm, partnership or
corporation; (ii) to apply any WebMD Mark to any goods or to use any WebMD Mark
in connection with any services except as set forth in this Agreement; or (iii)
at any time after the termination of this Agreement, to apply any WebMD Mark to
goods or to otherwise use any WebMD Mark in any manner whatsoever. WebMD shall
be attributed as the source of the Service in all material produced by or for
Delmar Publishers where reference is made to the use of the Content as part of
the Service hereunder.
(b) Delmar Publishers hereby grants WebMD a revocable license to use any
of Delmar Publishers' service marks, trademarks, trade names and logos (the
"Delmar Publishers Marks") in the advertisement and promotion of WebMD during
the term of this Agreement. WebMD may use Delmar Publishers Marks, mention
Delmar Publishers' name and mention and/or describe the strategic relationship
between Delmar Publishers and WebMD in print and online advertisements,
marketing materials, registration statements and other reports that are filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (pursuant to which WebMD may also
file this Agreement as an exhibit) and other information; provided, however,
that Delmar Publishers shall be given five days prior written notice of WebMD's
intention to use Delmar Publishers Marks, and Delmar Publishers shall not have
reasonably objected to WebMD's use of Delmar Publishers Marks prior to the
expiration of such five-day period. WebMD acknowledges that Delmar Publishers
Marks are valid service marks, trademarks, trade names and logos of Delmar
Publishers and the sole property of Delmar Publishers, and WebMD shall not
disparage or challenge the validity of Delmar Publishers Marks during the term
of this Agreement. WebMD shall promptly notify Delmar Publishers of any actual
or alleged infringements of Delmar Publishers Marks of which WebMD becomes aware
during the term of this Agreement. Delmar Publishers shall be attributed as the
source of the Content in sales literature and in End-User documentation (if
any), and Delmar Publishers.
6.3 CONFIDENTIALITY. Each party shall preserve the confidential information of
or pertaining to the other party and shall not, without first obtaining the
other's written consent, disclose to any person or organization, or use for its
own benefit, any confidential information of or pertaining to the other party
during and after the term of this Agreement, unless such confidential
information is required to be disclosed by a court of competent jurisdiction or
by any governmental or self-regulatory organization or authority.
6.4 NOTICES. All notices, requests, demands and other communications or
payments under this
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Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be deemed to have been duly delivered
if delivered by hand or sent by traceable carrier or prepaid registered or
certified mail addressed as follows (or to such other address as may be
designated by a party, in writing, pursuant hereto):
Licensee:
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WebMD, Inc. cc: Corporate Counsel
400 The Lenox Building 400 The Lenox Building
3399 Peachtree Road, NE 3399 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30326 Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Attn: Jeff Arnold, Chief Executive
Officer
Licensor:
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Delmar Publishers
3 Columbia Circle
Albany, New York 12203
Attn: Greg Burnell, Chief Executive
Officer
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6.5 GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement is made and entered into in the State of New
York and shall be construed according to internal laws, and not the laws
pertaining to choice or conflict of laws, of that State.
6.6 RELATIONSHIP AND ASSIGNMENT. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to
create an agency, joint venture, or partnership relationship between Delmar
Publishers and WebMD. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, neither
patty shall have authority to act on behalf of or bind the other party in any
way. Neither WebMD nor Delmar Publishers may assign this Agreement or delegate
any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the
other party except to an affiliated entity controlled by or under common control
of a party hereto. In the event of a third party acquiring the assets of WebMD,
this Agreement is not transferable. Any attempted assignment by either party
without such consent shall be of no effect.
6.7 DUE AUTHORIZATION. Each of WebMD and Delmar Publishers represents and
warrants that it is authorized to enter into this Agreement and that there are
no outstanding commitments, agreements, or understandings, express or implied,
which may or can in any way defeat or modify the rights conveyed or obligations
undertaken by it under this Agreement.
6.8 HEADINGS. The heading of each Article, Section, and Appendix of this
Agreement is for the purpose of convenience only and shall not affect the
interpretation of any provision hereof.
6.9 SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS. Articles III, IV, V and VI shall survive the
termination or expiration of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be
executed by its duly authorized officer as of the day and year first above
written.
Delmar Publishers WebMD, Inc.
By: /s/ Greg Burnell By: /s/ W. Michael Heekin
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Printed Name: Greg Burnell Printed Name: W. Michael Heekin
Title: President/CEO Title: Executive Vice President
Date: 12/22/98 Date: 12/22/98
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APPENDIX A
Delmar Publishers Content
Content to be made available to WebMD throughout the term of this Agreement for
use on WebMD's website consists of:
1. DELMAR'S NURSES DRUG DATABASE. This service is already "web-ready". It is
revised and up to date as of October 1, 1998. The content is almost equally
divided between pharmacological information and Nursing Considerations. Delmar
Publishers will provide to WebMD monthly updates to include newly approved
drugs, and new drugs uses, cautions, side effects, interactions, and warnings.
Any technical support required from Delmar to integrate this content into
WebMD's web-site will be provided ***.
2. DELMAR'S CATALOG OF PRODUCTS as listed up to December 31, 1998. (see
attached catolog) Only Delmar-owned, copyrighted text, graphic, illustration,
photograph, video, audiotape, animation, testbank, cd-rom content.
3. WEB HOSTING SERVICES: Delmar Publishes agrees to provide web-hosting
services for all web-enabled products for WebMD (Delmar's Nurses Drug Database,
Accu-Calc, Electronic Care Plan Maker, and Medical Terminology) for a period of
up to 18 months, until such time that WebMD is ready to integrate the above-
mentioned Delmar content onto the existing WebMD/RN website. While Delmar
Publishers will assist in the development and hosting of a portion of the WebRN
website, it is understood that WebMD will retain their license to the content
outlined in Appendix A and B, regardless of whether it is hosted by Delmar,
WebMD or another third party.
The web-site will be operated and maintained by Delmar Publishers and selected
partners to provide a design that is consistent with the current WebMD/RN web
site. Delmar Publishers and their partners agree to uphold a professional
diligence and skill in maintaining the web-site and in a manner consistent with
high industry standards.
4. ADVERTISING SERVICES. Delmar Publisher's agrees to provide WebMD with
prominent advertising space on Delmar's website, Nursing.com, for the term of
the agreement ***. Delmar Publishers will commit to including WebMD/RN's name,
logo and description of service on the Nursing.com. website. In addition, Delmar
Publishers will set up a hyperlink to the WebMD/RN website and maintain the link
for the life of the contract.
Delmar Publishers will also include advertisement for WebMD/RN in all Nursing
and Allied Health catalogs for the term of the Agreement. In addition, Delmar
Publishers will mention the same WebMD information listed above in all relevant
Nursing Marketing material ***.
5. CONSULTATION SERVICES. Delmar Publishers agrees to provide at least 4 hours
of in-person consultation services to WebMD/WebRN personnel every month for the
life of the contract.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission
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APPENDIX B
DELMAR PUBLISHERS
SUBSCRIPTION AND PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT
1. DELMAR'S NURSES DRUG GUIDE. Delmar Publishers agrees to supply one copy
annually of the English language text version of the Drug database for Nurses
for each active Subscriber to the WebRN services. Delmar Publishers agrees to
bundle this product with a WebRN welcome letter and flyer and ship them to
Subscribers, upon mutually agreeable terms and conditions. This WebRN
Subscriber benefit will be in effect for the term of this agreement and in
accordance with all rights, privileges, and responsibilities outlined in Article
I, II, and III in this contract. WebMD will make the content available to
authorized Subscribers.
2. WEB-ENABLED PRODUCTS. Delmar Publishers agrees to provide to WebMD an
Internet compatible version of AccuCalc and Electronic Care Plan Maker and
Delmar's Medical Terminology CD-ROM for use by WebMD for the term of this
agreement and in accordance with all rights, privileges and responsibilities
outlined in Article I, II, and III ***. At its sole discretion, WebMD will make
the content available to all End Users.
Web-Enabled Product Delivery Schedule
PRODUCT ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE
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Nurses Drug Database 15 days from contract signature date
Electronic Care Plan Maker 45 days from contract signature date
Medical Terminology 95 days from contract signature date
Accu-Calc 100 days from contract signature date
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3. TECHNICAL SUPPORT. Delmar Publishers will provide ***, technical and
editorial support services for integration of Internet compatible content
outlined in section 1.2 of Appendix B for deployment and use on WebMD.
4. DELMAR / WEBMD/RN CO-BRANDED WEBSITE. Upon mutually agreeable terms and
conditions, Delmar Publishers agrees to develop and host a co-branded website
marketing Delmar text, video, and cd-rom products to WebRN and WebMD customers.
Delmar Publishers will fulfill all on-line sales orders for books off the co-
branded web-site and ship product to the customer. WebMD will be entitled to
*** of the net revenue collected from sales of Delmar /ITP content off the co-
branded website.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission
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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
EXHIBIT 10.42
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU"), dated December 16, 1998,
entered into by and on behalf of WebMD, Inc., with its principal offices located
at 40180 The Lenox Building, 3399 Peachtree Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30326
("WebMD"), and CNN Interactive, a division of Cable News Network, Inc., with its
principal offices located at One CNN Center, Box 105366, Atlanta, Georgia 30348-
5366 ("CNN"), is intended to set forth the basic understanding of the parties
regarding each party's efforts to enhance and/or promote the other party's web
site in certain respects, and the further agreement of the parties to negotiate
in good faith the terms of a definitive agreement based on this understanding
(the "Agreement").
Accordingly, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. WebMD Content. WebMD agrees to deliver and/or make accessible to CNN
certain health and wellness related information ("WebMD Content") for use,
publication and distribution by CNN on its web site and related services,
CNN.com (the "CNN Site"). WebMD agrees that the WebMD Content provided or
made accessible to CNN hereunder will include, at a minimum: (i) *** (***)
new articles per week; (ii) *** (***) of the total content available to
consumers on WebMD's web site (the "WebMD Site") at any given time; and
(iii) specific types of content to be agreed upon by the parties and set
forth in an exhibit to the Agreement including without limitation the types
of content listed on Exhibit A to this MOU. Furthermore, WebMD agrees to
provide and/or make accessible all content owned or controlled by WebMD to
CNN for use on the CNN Site and further agrees to use commercially
reasonable efforts to secure sufficient rights in any third party content
to enable WebMD to provide said licensed content to CNN. The WebMD Content
will include editorial news stories that are timely, generally consistent
with the quality and editorial standards of CNN and of general interest to
health consumers.
2. Use of WebMD Content by CNN. Although CNN may use content from third party
sources as it deems editorially appropriate, CNN hereby agrees to position
WebMD as its premier provider of content for the "Health" section of the
CNN Site ("Health Section"). As editorially appropriate, CNN will display
portions of the WebMD Content selected by CNN and related links and
branding throughout the Health Section and provide users with opportunities
to link to specific sections within the WebMD Site for greater depth,
related stories and other WebMD Site features. In connection with each
party's respective performance hereunder, each party agrees to specify and
designate an editorial contact for the other party. As more specifically
described in Paragraph 4 below, CNN will:
a. position WebMD branding prominently on every page of the Health
Section;
b. incorporate WebMD Content within the Health Section, introduce
WebMD editorially based services to CNN users through existing
CNN content areas within the Health Section and possibly create
new features for the Health
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
Section (by way of example only, a WebMD Health Almanac) (all of
which will provide further links and easy navigation to the WebMD
sites);
c. provide prominent links, as editorially appropriate, on the CNN
Site homepage to the WebMD Content in the Health Section;
d. promote the Health Section and the CNN/WebMD relationship via
CNN's various e-mail products, as appropriate;
e. promote the Health Section and the CNN/WebMD relationship via
promotional banners that will run throughout the CNN family of
web sites;
f. promote the Health Section and the CNN/WebMD relationship to
health-related chats and message boards within the CNN Site
discussion section; and
g. issue a joint press release with WebMD announcing the CNN/WebMD
relationship and follow-up press releases (as and when
appropriate as agreed by the parties) announcing further
developments (e.g., traffic milestones and new content
additions).
3. Licenses. The parties hereto agree to grant each other the appropriate
licenses to use their respective content (as applicable), marks, logos and
brand identifiers for purposes consistent with the relationship established
by the Agreement.
4. Promotion of WebMD by CNN. During the Term, CNN agrees to provide the
following promotion to WebMD:
a. WebMD Branding. WebMD branding will appear on each page of
the Health Section (see IDG branding on
http://cnn.com/TECH/computing/ for an example of the integration
on the main page of the Health Section; the remaining Health
Section pages will include WebMD branding in a space above the
fold as mutually agreed by the parties). Additional WebMD
branding (and a link for "more" to the WebMD Site) will be
included on individual WebMD Content in a manner similar to the
current Salon Magazine branding and link on
http://cnn.com/books/rviews/9811/30/dismay.salon/index.html.
b. WebMD Promotional Banners. CNN will create promotional banners
out of unsold advertising inventory promoting the Health Section
that will include the WebMD logo and affiliation that will rotate
through the CNN family of web sites and receive a minimum of ***
page impressions per month. In the event ad inventory is
unavailable, CNN will provide WebMD with promotional space in top
left corner of the CNN Site.
c. Message to E-Mail Subscribers. At least once a month, CNN will
include in its "QuickNews" e-mail subscriber service a
promotional mention (and a link to the Health Section in the html
versions of such e-mails) with language similar to "visit
CNN.com/HEALTH with WebMD for the latest in health-related news."
d. CNN Link of the Day Mention. CNN will include a WebMD Content
mention and/or WebMD branding as part of the CNN.com/Health
content
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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offering in the Link of the Day space on the CNN Site homepage a
minimum of *** (***) times per month.
e. Homepage Editorial Promotion. CNN agrees that the Health
Section will be eligible (in the same manner as other sections on
CNN.com) for promotion in the upper right hand box located on the
CNN.com homepage based on editorial decision. WebMD understands
that such promotion will be provided to the Health Section as CNN
deems editorially appropriate.
f. Promotion in Health-Related Specials. As health-related special
sections are created by CNN for the general CNN Specials area
(see http://cnn.com/SPECIALS/) , and as editorially appropriate,
CNN will include WedMD Content and branding (and/or links to the
WebMD Site) within those specials. While CNN has no absolute
obligation to create such specials, CNN anticipates that a
minimum of *** health-related special (e.g., Breast Cancer
Awareness month) per----year will be created, subject to
editorial considerations.
g. Chat/Message Boards. CNN agrees to promote the Health Section
and the WedMD relationship established hereunder in health-
related chats and message boards within the CNN discussion
section. Specifically, CNN agrees: (i) to provide WedMD with
branding "above the fold" on all pages containing medical- and
health-related message boards; (ii) that CNN will work with WedMD
to develop co-branded medical-and health-related chats on the CNN
Site; (iii) if WebMD provides webcasting capabilities, CNN will
work with WedMD to explore the possibility of promoting WedMD's
webcasting efforts as editorially appropriate; and (iv) CNN will
not develop co-branded medical- or health-related chats on the
CNN Site with Intellihealth, On Health, or Village's Better
Health ("WebMD Competitors"); additionally, CNN agrees not to
develop such chats with any other third party reasonably
considered to be a WedMD competitor without discussing the
opportunity with WedMD; provided, however, this latter commitment
specifically excludes arrangements with AccentHealth and Mayo
Clinic. Notwithstanding clause (iv), nothing herein will prevent
CNN from engaging individuals (e.g., medical experts) aligned
with any WedMD Competitor to participate in CNN Site health-
related chats; however, CNN will not, in such event, provide
branding to the WebMD Competitor.
It is understood that CNN may be temporarily excused from performance
of certain of the above-commitments during periods of high traffic if
it is reasonably necessary for CNN to temporarily remove certain items
from the CNN Site to enhance performance during such high-traffic
periods. Also, each party shall have the right to temporarily disable
links to the other party's site during any time such other Site is
experiencing technical difficulties.
5. Branding/Promotion Fee. During the Term, for WedMD promotion, linking and
branding hereunder, WebMD hereby agrees to pay CNN an annual fee as
follows: (i) Year 1 - ***
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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(ii) Year 2 - ***; and (iii) Year 3 - ***. The annual fee shall be payable
on a quarterly basis in advance, with the initial payment payable upon the
earlier of execution of the Agreement or any approved public uses of
references to this MOU by WebMD (including the filing of the WedMD S-1).
6. Delivery Benchmarks. CNN, with commercially reasonable cooperation from
WebMD, will achieve minimum impressions for the Health Section over the
first two (2) years of the term as follows: (i) *** during Year 1; and
(ii) *** during Year 2 (each a "Delivery Benchmark"). Should it appear,
based on monthly impressions, that CNN is not on track to achieve the
applicable Delivery Benchmark, WebMD agrees to work with CNN and modify the
mix of WebMD Content as mutually agreed to improve traffic. It is
understood and agreed, however, that the foregoing Delivery Benchmarks are
established solely to measure performance of the branding and linking
relationship established hereunder. The parties agree to schedule
quarterly meetings by phone or in person to discuss traffic, the WebMD
Content and other matters related to the parties' mutual desire to increase
traffic to meet the Delivery Benchmarks. Any failure to achieve one or
more Delivery Benchmarks will not be deemed to be a breach of CNN's
obligations hereunder, but shall give rise to the following specific
remedies:
(i) if traffic in year 1 does not reach the applicable Delivery
Benchmark but is *** or more, WebMD's year 2 fee will be
reduced by the same percentage as such year 1 under-
delivery. For example, if traffic for year 1 equals ***
(i.e., *** of the *** target), then in year 2 WebMD will pay
only *** of the year 2 fee;
(ii) if traffic in year 1 does not reach *** page impressions,
then WebMD and CNN will each have the right to terminate the
Agreement by written notice to the other provided at any
time during the ten (10) day period following CNN's written
delivery of the final traffic numbers. Said termination
will take effect two (2) months after the end of year 1.
During that two (2) month period (if one of the parties has
elected to terminate), WebMD will pay a prorate portion of
the year 1 fee;
(iii) if traffic in year 2 does not reach the applicable Delivery
Benchmark but is *** or more, WebMD's year 3 fee will be
reduced by the same percentage as such year 2 under-
delivery; and
(iv) if traffic in year 2 does not reach *** page impressions,
then WebMD and CNN will each have the right to terminate the
Agreement by written notice to the other provided at any
time during the ten (10) day period following CNN's written
delivery of the final traffic numbers. Such termination
will take effect two (2) months after the end of year 2.
During that two (2) month period (if one of the parties has
elected to terminate), WebMD will pay a prorated portion of
the Year 2 fee.
7. Development and Posting of WebMD Sponsored Page by CNN. CNN will, in
consultation with WebMD, design and create and publish on the CNN Site a
page containing the
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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WebMD logo along with the CNN logo and certain CNN content ("CNN Content"),
namely, the latest headlines, from national, international, sports, weather and
entertainment news stories selected and provided by CNN (the "WebMD Sponsored
Page"). It is understood and agreed that such CNN Content is made available for
the WebMD Sponsored page on a non-exclusive basis and CNN retains all rights to
use such content in any other manner it deems appropriate, including without
limitation, use in other areas of the CNN Site. The WebMD Sponsored Page will
serve as an access point to the CNN site for users of the "Physicians Lounge"
area of the professional/subscriber overall intent to present a look and fee
consistent with that of the WebMD Site; however, it is understood and agreed
that the WebMD Sponsored Page will have CNN's "QuickNews" branding and text
links to the CNN Site homepage and/or stories on the CNN Site. The WebMD
Sponsored Page will display both the CNN logo and the WebMD logo, each with an
active link to the CNN Site and the WebMD Site. CNN will retain sole and
exclusive editorial control of the regularly updated CNN Content for the WebMD
Sponsored Page. CNN agrees that it will use or post material in connection with
the WebMD Sponsored Page which is of the nature and quality that is consistent
with web site products and services provided by CNN generally. WebMD expressly
agrees that CNN will be the exclusive provider of general news (i.e., hard
general news as opposed to health-related news, financial news or sports news,
even though the CNN Content may include health, sports and financial news) on
the WebMD Site during the Term.
8. Ownership. Each party retains all rights, title and interest in and to any
content, logos, marks and brand identifiers provided by it to the other
hereunder.
9. Exclusivity. Except as specifically provided herein to the contrary, this
Agreement and all rights and licenses granted hereunder are non-exclusive
and, among other things, each party reserves the absolute right to enter
into agreements with third parties related to content for their respective
sites (except news content for the WebMD Site) or for the distribution of
their respective content through other sites even if competitive with this
Agreement. Specifically, the sole exceptions to such non-exclusivity
relate to WebMD's commitment not to include any other general news on the
WebMD Site directly or indirectly by branding and extensive linking, and
CNN's agreement not to develop a co-branded medical or health-related chat
on the CNN Site with any WebMD Competitor.
10. Term. The Agreement will commence as of the date of this MOU and will
continue for period of three (3) years from the date the WedMD Content is
launched and publicly available on the CNN Site, unless earlier terminated
in accordance with this Agreement. It is the parties mutual desire to
launch such WebMD Content on the CNN site no later than February 1, 1999.
11. Termination. Either party may terminate the Agreement at any time during
the Term in the event of a material breach by the other party that remained
uncured for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice of such
breach. Additionally, either party may terminate the Agreement based on
CNN's failure to deliver the specified minimum annual impressions for the
Health Section as specifically outlined in Paragraph 6(ii) and Paragraph
6(iv) of this MOU. Each party will have the right to terminate in the
event of the other party's bankruptcy or substantially similar adverse
financial position. CNN will have the right to terminate this MOU (or the
Agreement) if: (i) WebMD fails to consummate either of its planned
acquisitions of content providers, Direct Medical Knowledge or Sapient
Health
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Network, within forty-five (45) days of this MOU; or (ii) the quality of
the WebMD Content fails, at any time, to meet CNN's editorial standards or
otherwise adversely affects CNN's reputation, journalistic integrity or
goodwill.
12. Good Faith Negotiations. WebMD and CNN will endeavor in good faith to
negotiate and enter into definitive written Agreement relating to the
matters addressed hereunder within the next sixty (60) days from the date
hereof ("Negotiation Period"), setting forth the terms outlined in this MOU
as well as customary representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities,
limitations and other undertakings appropriate for a transaction of the
type contemplated hereunder.
13. Press Release. The parties shall cooperate with one another to develop a
mutually agreeable press release related to this MOU and the Agreement
contemplated hereunder as soon as possible after the execution of the
Agreement. Any and all future releases and public announcements shall be
subject to the mutual written agreement of the parties as to timing,
content and the necessity therefor.
14. Confidentiality. Except as and to the extent required by law, neither
party will disclose or use, and will direct it representatives not to
disclose or use to the detriment of the other party, any Confidential
Information (as defined below) with respect to the business of the other
party furnished, or to be furnished, by such party, or their respective
representatives to the other party or its representatives at any time or in
any manner other than disclosures to employees on a need-to-know basis.
For purposes of this Paragraph, "Confidential Information" means any
information about the ongoing negotiations related to this MOU or the
business or activities of either party stamped "confidential" or identified
in writing as such by a party to the other party promptly following its
disclosure. Disclosure of the Confidential Information to employees and
agents of the parties hereto will be limited to a need to know basis under
circumstances where the employee or agent is advised of the confidential
nature of the disclosure and is bound to keep said information
confidential. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following information
shall not be deemed Confidential Information: (i) information that is
already known to the recipient party or its representatives or to others
not bound by a duty of confidentiality prior to disclosure; (ii)
information that becomes public available through no fault of the recipient
party or its representatives; (iii) information that is independently
developed by a party without the use of or reference to the Confidential
Information of the other party; or (iv) information that properly comes
into the recipient's possession from a third party who is not under an
obligation to maintain the confidentiality of such information.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein, it shall not be a breach of this
provision for either party to disclose Confidential Information pursuant to
any applicable subpoena or other legal or regulatory process or to its
shareholders pursuant to regulatory requirement so long as the recipient
notifies the disclosing party prior to making such disclosure. Upon the
written request of the disclosing party, the recipient party will promptly
return to the disclosing party or destroy any Confidential Information in
its possession and certify in writing to the disclosing party that it has
done so. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Paragraph, WebMD may,
for purposes of filing legally required documents in connection with any
public offerings of stock in WebMD, disclose the existence but not the
financial terms of the MOU or the Agreement.
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15. Standard Terms and Conditions. Each party will provide standard
representations and warranties to the other party regarding its ability to
enter into the Agreement and carry out the transaction contemplated
hereunder. Additionally, each party will be solely responsible for the
content, logos, brand identifiers and other materials provided by it to the
other party hereunder for use in accordance with the terms of the Agreement
and will indemnify and hold the other party harmless from any claims
related to such materials. Finally, the Agreement will contain other
customary provisions appropriate for a transaction of this nature.
The signature of each party's duly authorized representative below shall
evidence the agreement of such party that this MOU accurately summarizes its
understanding with respect to the subject matter hereof.
CNN INTERACTIVE, A DIVISION OF CABLE NEWS
NETWORK, INC. WEBMD, INC.
/s/ Louis Lettes /s/ Jeff Arnold
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Signature Signature
Louis Lettes Jeffrey T. Arnold
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Print Name Print Name
VP Business Development Chairman/CEO
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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
EXHIBIT 10.43
STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION ALLIANCE AGREEMENT
THIS STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION ALLIANCE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is
entered into this 23/rd/ day of October, 1998, by and between WebMD, Inc., a
Georgia corporation ("WebMD"), and HBO & Company of Georgia, a Delaware
corporation ("HBOC").
BACKGROUND
1. WebMD is engaged in, among other things, the business of promoting,
selling and providing under its "WebMD/SM/" brand name certain Internet-based
communications and information services (the "WebMD Services");
2. HBOC is engaged, directly and through its affiliates, in the business
of providing integrated patient care, clinical, financial, managed care and
strategic management software solutions and other healthcare-related products
and services (the "HBOC Services");
3. Section 10 of that certain Investment Agreement dated as of August 24,
1998 (the "Investment Agreement") by and between WebMD and HBOC contemplates
that if WebMD and HBOC enter into a strategic alliance agreement within ninety
(90) days of the closing of the investment by HBOC, WebMD will grant a
Performance-Based Warrant (as such capitalized term is defined in the Investment
Agreement) to HBOC based upon certain annual gross revenues of WebMD derived
from the strategic alliance; and
4. The parties agree that this Agreement constitutes the strategic
alliance as contemplated in the Investment Agreement and desire to enter into
such a strategic alliance pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained in this Agreement, the parties hereto agree as follows:
TERMS OF AGREEMENT
1. DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized terms used in this Agreement
shall have the following meanings:
(a) "Affiliates" means any entity controlling, controlled by, or
under common control with, either party to this Agreement.
(b) "Correction(s)" means a modification, revision or supplement to
the WebMD Services which makes the WebMD Services perform functions it was
designed to perform or corrects defects or "bugs."
(c) "Distributor(s)" means HBOC, its Affiliates and those entities
which (at the time in question) are authorized by HBOC either as distributor or
agent to distribute HBOC Services. Additional Distributors may be added by HBOC
during the term of this Agreement so long as HBOC requires any such entity to
execute a written agreement with HBOC containing terms and conditions
substantially similar to those contained in this Agreement for the protection of
Proprietary Information.
(d) "Documentation" means the full and complete documentation in any
media and form (CD, hard copy, electronic, etc.) for WebMD Services, including
all programmer, user, training, operating, support and other manuals, technical
specifications and documents and manuals relating to the installation,
implementation, use, maintenance, testing and operation of WebMD Services,
together with all revisions, updates and other modifications thereto as WebMD
may make from time to time.
(e) "Enhancement(s)" means modifications, revisions, additions or
supplements to the WebMD Services which enables the WebMD Services to provide or
perform services or functions it could not previously perform or materially
improves the manner in which the WebMD Services performs existing functions.
(f) "HBOC Customer(s)" means the (i) current customers of HBOC which
have licensed HBOC software or purchased from HBOC services or hardware; and
(ii) prospective customers to whom HBOC or any of its Affiliates is marketing or
with whom HBOC or any of its Affiliates is negotiating for the license of HBOC
Software or the sale of hardware or HBOC Services. The term "HBOC Customer"
shall include Affiliates of any HBOC Customer.
(g) "New Release(s)" means all modifications, revisions, Enhancements,
Corrections or replacements for WebMD Services and related Documentation which
WebMD has agreed to provide pursuant to this Agreement or which WebMD makes
available to its customers in general from time to time at no additional license
fee.
(h) "Proprietary Information" means any data or information regarding
(i) the business operations of a party which is not generally known to the
public and affords such party a competitive advantage, including but not limited
to, information regarding its products and product development, suppliers,
marketing strategies, finance, operations, customers, sales, and internal
performance results; (ii) proprietary software, including but not limited to:
concepts, designs, documentation, reports, data, specifications, source code,
object code, flow charts, file record layouts, databases, inventions and trade
secrets, whether or not patentable or copyrightable; and (iii) the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
(i) "Subscription Agreement" means the agreement which sets forth the
terms and conditions pursuant to which HBOC Customer will be licensed to use the
WebMD Services.
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(j) "Territory" means the geographical area and territories listed in
Exhibit A attached hereto. The Territory may be extended pursuant to the mutual
written agreement of the parties.
2. LICENSE.
(a) License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in
this Agreement, WebMD grants HBOC, its Affiliates and Distributors a non-
exclusive, non-transferable license to market the WebMD Services to HBOC
Customers.
(b) Trademarks.
(i) WebMD grants HBOC a non-exclusive, non-transferable license
to use WebMD's trademarks, service marks, logos, or slogans (the "WebMD Marks")
solely to advertise and promote the WebMD Services during the term of this
Agreement. HBOC shall submit all of such materials to WebMD for prior review and
approval. HBOC shall not receive any ownership in or to the WebMD Marks as a
result of such use. HBOC shall not use any of the WebMD Marks in any manner
likely to confuse, mislead or deceive the public, or to be adverse to the best
interests of WebMD.
(ii) HBOC grants to WebMD limited permission to use the HBOC's
trademarks, service marks, logos, or slogans (the "HBOC Marks") solely to
identify itself as a partner of HBOC during the term of this Agreement. WebMD
shall use the HBOC Marks in accordance with the guidelines established by HBOC
from time to time, a current copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
WebMD shall submit all such materials to HBOC for prior review and approval.
WebMD shall not use any of the HBOC Marks in any manner likely to confuse,
mislead or deceive the public, or to be adverse to the best interests of HBOC.
(c) Fulfillment. WebMD agrees to allow HBOC Customers who wish to
subscribe to the WebMD Services (the "Subscribers") through HBOC's marketing
efforts to subscribe to WebMD Services at the prices set forth on Exhibit C
attached hereto, subject to adjustment as set forth in Section 13(o) of this
Agreement. Upon a potential Subscriber's execution of a Subscription Agreement,
HBOC shall forward the executed Subscription Agreement to WebMD for
consideration, acceptance and fulfillment. WebMD shall act on all such
Subscription Agreements it receives within a reasonable time after its receipt
thereof, not to exceed three (3) business days. WebMD shall maintain appropriate
bandwidth, storage space and access speed to permit timely access to the WebMD
Services by all Subscribers.
(d) HBOC Internet Commerce Content. HBOC may offer to WebMD from time
to time a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable license to incorporate
certain HBOC Services (the "HBOC Internet Commerce Content") into the WebMD
Services. HBOC represents and warrants to WebMD that such HBOC Internet
Commerce Content (A) will be licensed to or the property of HBOC or a third
party from whom HBOC has received the right to offer such HBOC Internet Commerce
Content to WebMD and that HBOC or such third party will have the full right to
allow WebMD to use such HBOC Internet Commerce Content,
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and to display and incorporate such HBOC Internet Commerce Content into WebMD
Services, without infringement upon the rights of any party; and (B) will have
been prepared and/or compiled with care. If such HBOC Internet Commerce Content
is incorporated into the WebMD Services: (x) WebMD shall have the right and
license to use such HBOC Internet Commerce Content in order to display and
incorporate such HBOC Internet Commerce Content into WebMD Services; and (y)
other than the right and license granted pursuant the foregoing clause (x),
WebMD shall obtain no rights in or to such HBOC Internet Commerce Content. The
parties will negotiate in good faith the terms and conditions under which the
HBOC Internet Commerce Content will be incorporated into the WebMD Services.
(e) Joint Services. The parties contemplate that they may, from time
to time, develop new products and services for incorporation into the WebMD
Services. Concurrently with the development of such new products and services,
the parties agree to negotiate in good faith the terms and conditions under
which those products and services will be incorporated into the WebMD Services.
Such terms and conditions shall include, without limitation, the terms and
conditions set forth on Exhibit D attached hereto.
(f) Goals; Performance-Based Warrant. The parties acknowledge that the
Investment Agreement contemplates that if HBOC enters into this Agreement within
ninety (90) days of the closing of the investment in WebMD by HBOC and meets the
WebMD gross revenue targets generated by the joint marketing efforts of HBOC and
WebMD, including but not limited to HBOC's commercially reasonable efforts to
enroll Subscribers to the WebMD Services, as set forth on Exhibit E attached
hereto, within the respective time periods set forth therein, WebMD shall issue
to HBOC, within five (5) days following the execution of this Agreement by the
parties, a Performance-Based Warrant to purchase an aggregate of *** (***)
shares of Preferred Stock or, in the event that the Initial Public Offering has
been closed by such date, Common Stock, (as such capitalized terms are defined
in the Investment Agreement). The Performance-Based Warrant would be granted
with respect to *** (***); *** (***); and *** (***) shares on March 31 of each
of the calendar years 1999, 2000 and 2001, respectively, with the exercise price
per share equal to the Fair Market Value (as defined below) of the underlying
capital stock on the respective dates of grant (as adjusted for stock splits,
stock dividends, combinations and the like occurring after the date thereof).
For purposes of this Section 2(f), "Fair Market Value" means: (i) prior to an
Initial Public Offering (as such capitalized term is defined in the Investment
Agreement), the fair market value of the underlying capital stock on the
respective dates of grant as determined by the Board of Directors of WebMD, in
its sole discretion; provided, however, that Fair Market Value shall not be
greater than the price at which securities of WebMD were last sold in a
transaction between WebMD and parties who were not, at the time of such sale,
affiliated with WebMD; or (ii) subsequent to an Initial Public Offering, the
Market Price (as such capitalized term is defined in the Warrant to Purchase
Shares of Series A Preferred Stock or Common Stock of WebMD issued to HBOC and
dated August 24, 1998) on the respective dates of grant. The parties agree that
all fees received by WebMD from WebMD Subscribers enrolled through the marketing
efforts of HBOC Call Center Group or any other HBOC sales group in calendar year
1998 (either prior to or after the execution of this Agreement) shall be
included in the calculation of the gross revenues for the twelve (12)-month
period ended March 31,
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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1999 for purposes of the possible grant of the Performance-Based Warrant. The
parties further agree that such targets merely constitute a good faith estimate
by HBOC during the specified time periods and that the failure to meet such
targets shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement by HBOC.
3. MARKETING.
(a) Generally. HBOC will use commercially reasonable efforts to market
the WebMD Services.
(b) Marketing Activities. HBOC and WebMD, as appropriate, may perform
some or all of the following marketing activities:
(i) Press Releases. Subject to each party's prior written
approval, issue a press release announcing the creation of the strategic
alliance and additional press releases from time to time to publicize other
significant events regarding joint business developments and joint services.
(ii) Marketing Materials. Work together to develop articles or
entries regarding WebMD Services for the HBOC marketing materials, including:
Fact Sheets, WebMD Solutions Directory, HBOC Sales Manual and For Your Arsenal
and other marketing materials released by HBOC from time to time during the term
of this Agreement. HBOC shall include references to the WebMD Services in
marketing presentations, as appropriate, and both parties, in consultation with
each other, shall be responsible for the design and development of marketing
materials for the WebMD Services.
(iii) RFP Responses. Recommend WebMD Services as a solution in
responses to requests for proposals ("RFP's") from HBOC Customers, provided
WebMD cooperates with HBOC in the preparation of such responses, such
cooperation to include, without limitation, ensuring the accuracy of HBOC's
responses to routine questions regarding WebMD Services contained in RFP's, the
development and update of standard information required to support HBOC
responses to routine questions in such RFP's, the formulation of responses to
non-routine questions in such RFP's, and other support to HBOC's RFP Specialists
as reasonably required in connection with clarifications to RFP responses.
(iv) Demonstrations. WebMD shall provide HBOC a reasonable amount
of sales support which may include demonstrations of the WebMD Services, either
at an HBOC or HBOC Cus tomer site, and attendance at sales presentations by
HBOC.
(v) Representatives. Each party shall assign a representative who
shall serve as that party's point-of-contact or facilitator between the parties
on all matters arising under this Agreement. The representatives shall meet on a
mutually agreed upon basis to review and coordinate all activities under this
Agreement, including development, support, marketing and sales, and to amicably
resolve any disputes which may arise under this Agreement.
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(vi) Sales Training and Assistance. From time to time and at no
charge to HBOC, upon mutually agreeable terms and conditions, HBOC and WebMD may
organize and hold sales training workshops for the WebMD Services. WebMD agrees
to respond timely and effectively to reasonable requests for assistance from
HBOC in order to promote the license of the WebMD Services by HBOC.
(c) Business Partner Database. HBOC will include information about
WebMD and WebMD Services in HBOC's Business Partner directory and other
materials, as appropriate, for use by HBOC sales representatives, Affiliates,
Distributors and others.
(i) Trade Show Attendance. Upon HBOC's reasonable request, WebMD
shall participate with HBOC at vendor fairs and healthcare information industry
trade shows, seminars and selected user group events.
(ii) Web Page Links. As deemed appropriate, each party may
establish a link on its respective Web site to the Web site of the other party.
4. WebMD RESPONSIBILITIES.
(a) Technical Support for HBOC. WebMD shall provide to HBOC, at no
additional charge, reasonable technical support and consultation from WebMD's
designated offices by way of telephone, bulletin boards or other electronic
means, to assist HBOC in the resolution of problems encountered by HBOC in the
operation, configuration, implementation and support of WebMD Services. Such
support shall include commercially reasonable efforts by WebMD to verify,
diagnose and correct errors and defects in the WebMD Services. WebMD shall serve
as the sole contact point and provide all technical support for the WebMD
Services for HBOC Customers.
(b) Pre-releases. Upon HBOC's reasonable request, WebMD shall provide
newly developed or beta versions ("Pre-releases") of WebMD Services for review,
evaluation, training and planning purposes. WebMD shall make Pre-releases
available to HBOC no later than when WebMD makes the same available to other
third party distributors of the WebMD Services. ANY PRE-RELEASE IS PROVIDED TO
HBOC "AS IS" AND WebMD MAKES NO WARRANTIES AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING THE PRE-RELEASE.
(c) Participation in Development. WebMD shall provide HBOC with
frequent communication regarding contemplated New Releases, Enhancements, and
other product directions, including providing HBOC with access to WebMD Services
under development in order that HBOC may fully utilize all the features of the
WebMD Services as early as is technically feasible, all of which shall be
provided to HBOC no later than provided to any other third party distributor of
the WebMD Services. WebMD agrees not to add incremental provider content
solutions without first previewing comparable HBOC solutions.
(d) HBOC Training. WebMD shall provide to HBOC, at no additional
charge, adequate initial training and re-training from time to time as
reasonably necessary and
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reasonably requested by HBOC on the use, operation and installation of WebMD
Services. All training shall be conducted by qualified personnel at such
facilities and at such times mutually agreed to by the parties, it being
contemplated that initially WebMD's personnel shall provide such training in one
or more sessions at HBOC's offices. Unless otherwise expressly agreed, travel
and living expenses incurred by each party in connection with the training shall
be the responsibility of the party incurring the expenses.
(e) Professional Services. WebMD shall make certain other professional
services available to HBOC beyond the scope of those provided in this Section 4
on mutually acceptable terms and conditions.
(f) Access to Technical Assistance. WebMD shall provide HBOC with any
technical assistance as may be reasonably necessary for any application or
database interfaces or integration between HBOC Services and WebMD Services on
mutually acceptable terms and conditions; however the rates payable by HBOC for
such services shall not exceed WebMD's actual costs incurred in any event.
(g) Continued Development of WebMD Services. Recognizing that a
significant portion of a customer's perceived value in Internet-based services
such as the WebMD Services is the developer's continued investment in improved
and enhanced versions thereof, WebMD shall devote appropriate resources to
developing improved and enhanced versions of the WebMD Services (including
versions designed to be compatible with new hardware, database,
presentation/windowing and operating system features and versions with improved
and additional features).
(h) Sale of Line of Business. In the event that HBOC should transfer
any line of business whose products or services are dependent on the WebMD
Services, WebMD shall not unreasonably refuse to enter into a distribution
agreement with the buyer of such product or service line on terms comparable to
WebMD's then current terms for such a strategic relationship.
(i) Marketing Literature; Sales Support. WebMD shall provide and
distribute a reasonable number of copies of its WebMD Services marketing
materials to appropriate HBOC sales and marketing personnel. WebMD shall
respond timely and effectively to HBOC's reasonable requests for information and
sales assistance.
(j) Advertising and Sponsorship Placement. WebMD shall be responsible
for all advertising and sponsorship placements on its Web site.
(k) Customer Support. WebMD shall serve as the sole contact point and
provide all customer support for the WebMD Services for HBOC Customers.
5. PRICES AND PAYMENT.
(a) Customer Fees. WebMD shall determine the fees to be charged for
the WebMD Services (subject to adjustment as set forth in Section 13(o) of this
Agreement), and
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HBOC shall determine the fees to be charged for the HBOC Internet Commerce
Content. The parties shall jointly determine the fees to be charged for services
which they jointly develop. WebMD shall be responsible for billing and
collection of the amounts owed for the WebMD Services. Concurrently with the
incorporation of any HBOC Internet Commerce Content as more fully described in
Section 2(d) of this Agreement, the parties agree to negotiate in good faith an
arrangement for WebMD to bill, collect and remit to HBOC fees, if any, relating
to any such HBOC Internet Commerce Content.
(b) Payment Terms. WebMD shall remit to HBOC incentive commissions per
paid Subscriber enrolled by HBOC or its Affiliates as set forth on Exhibit F
within thirty (30) days of WebMD's receipt of the monthly fees from such
Subscriber. Subscriber fees pursuant to this Section 5(b) shall be payable by
the Subscriber within thirty (30) days following the end of each calendar month
in which such fees accrue.
(c) WebMD Commissions and Discounts. In the event WebMD provides
commissions or discounts to any similarly situated third party distributor of
the WebMD Services, HBOC shall be entitled to receive the benefit of such
commission and/or discount offering for as long as that offering is in effect.
WebMD shall notify HBOC of all such transactions for which HBOC either qualifies
or for which it might qualify if it agrees to the conditions of such other
commission and/or discount offering.
(d) Expenses. Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement or
mutually agreed to by the parties, each party shall be solely responsible for
its own travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the performance of its
obligations under this Agreement.
6. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS AND CONFIDENTIALITY.
(a) Ownership and Protection. Each party agrees that it has no
interest in or right to use the Proprietary Information of the other except in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Each party acknowledges that it may
disclose Proprietary Information to the other in the performance of this
Agreement. The party receiving the Proprietary Information shall (i) maintain it
in strict confidence and take all reasonable steps to prevent its disclosure to
third parties, except to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of this
Agreement, in which case these confidentiality restrictions shall be imposed
upon the third parties to whom the disclosures are made; (ii) use at least the
same degree of care as it uses in maintaining the secrecy of its own Proprietary
Information (but no less than a reasonable degree of care); and (iii) prevent
the removal of any proprietary, confidential or copyright notices placed on the
Proprietary Information.
(b) Limitation. Neither party shall have any obligation concerning any
portion of the Proprietary Information of the other which (i) is publicly known
prior to or after disclosure hereunder other than through acts or omissions
attributable to the recipient or its employees or representatives; (ii) as
demonstrated by prior written records, is already known to the recipient at the
time of disclosure hereunder, (iii) is disclosed in good faith to the recipient
by a third party having a lawful right to do so; or (iv) is the subject of
written consent
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of the party which supplied such information authorizing disclosure; or (v) is
required to be disclosed by the receiving party by applicable law or legal
process, provided that the receiving party shall immediately notify the other
party so that it can take steps to prevent its disclosure.
(c) Remedies for Breach. In the event of a breach of this Section 6,
the parties agree that the non-breaching party may suffer irreparable harm and
the total amount of monetary damages for any injury to the non-breaching party
may be impossible to calculate and would therefore be an inadequate remedy.
Accordingly, the parties agree that the non-breaching party may be entitled to
temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief against the breaching
party, its officers or employees, in addition to such other rights and remedies
to which it may be entitled at law or in equity.
7. WebMD WARRANTIES.
(a) Warranties of Authority and Title. WebMD hereby warrants and
represents that (i) it is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in
good standing under the laws of the State of Georgia and has full power and
authority to enter into and consummate the transactions contemplated in this
Agreement; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement does
not violate the terms of any security agreement, license or any other contract
or written instrument to which WebMD is bound; (iii) the WebMD Services do not
infringe any patent, trademark, copyright or trade secret of a third party, and
(iv) it is not aware of any third party infringing on the rights of WebMD with
respect to the WebMD Services.
(b) Product Warranties. WebMD hereby warrants and represents that
WebMD Services, including all modifications, Corrections, Enhancements and New
Releases will have the functions and features and perform as described in the
Documentation provided to HBOC or to HBOC Customers by WebMD during the term of
this Agreement. WebMD further warrants that prior to delivery, the WebMD
Services have been audited and tested in accordance with WebMD's internal
quality control processes and that the WebMD Services contains no third party
software which would require HBOC, as a distributor of the WebMD Services, to
agree to any terms and conditions in addition to those set forth in this
Agreement. In the event that the WebMD Services fails to conform to such
warranties, WebMD shall promptly and continuously provide such support as
reasonably necessary to cause the WebMD Services to perform as warranted.
(c) WebMD Disclaimer. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION 7
OR OTHERWISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT (OR ANY OTHER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES)
OR IN ANY OTHER WebMD MATERIALS OR DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED TO SUBSCRIBERS, WebMD
DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR CUSTOM,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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(d) Year 2000 Warranty. WebMD warrants that the occurrence in or use
by the WebMD Services of dates on or after January 1, 2000 (the "Millennial
Dates") will not have a material adverse effect on the performance of the WebMD
Services with respect to date-dependent data, computations, output or other
functions (including, without limitation, calculating, computing or sequencing),
and the WebMD Services will create, store and generate output data related to or
including the Millennial Dates without errors or omissions.
8. HBOC WARRANTIES.
(a) Warranties of Authority. HBOC hereby warrants and represents that
(i) it is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the state of Delaware and has full power and authority to
enter into and consummate the transactions contemplated in this Agreement; and
(ii) the execution and performance of this Agreement does not violate the terms
of any security agreement, license or any other contract or written instrument.
(b) HBOC Disclaimer. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION 8(b)
OR OTHERWISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT (OR ANY OTHER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES)
HBOC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR
CUSTOM, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION. WebMD shall indemnify, defend
and hold harmless HBOC, its Affiliates and Distributors and their officers,
directors, employees agents and affiliates (collectively, for purposes of this
Section 9, "HBOC Persons") from all damages, liabilities and expenses (and all
legal costs including reasonable attorneys fees, court costs, expenses and
settlements resulting from any action or claim) arising out of, connected with
or resulting in any way from (i) any allegation that the authorized possession,
distribution or use (by HBOC, its Affiliates or Distributors) in a manner that
is in compliance with this Agreement and the terms and conditions for the use of
the WebMD Services of WebMD Services infringes a patent, trademark, copyright,
trade secret or other intellectual property right of a third party; and (ii) the
use of WebMD Services (by HBOC, its Affiliates or Distributors) in a manner that
is in compliance with the terms and conditions for the use of the WebMD
Services. If any such claim or proceeding arises, HBOC Persons seeking
indemnification hereunder shall give timely notice of the claim to WebMD after
they it receive actual notice of the existence of the claim. WebMD shall have
the option, at its expense, to employ counsel reasonably acceptable to HBOC
Persons to defend again such claim and to compromise, settle or otherwise
dispose of the claim; provided, however, that no compromise or settlement of any
claim admitting liability of or imposing any obligations upon HBOC Persons may
be effected without the prior written consent of HBOC Persons. In addition, and
at the option and expense of WebMD, WebMD may, at any time after any such claim
has been asserted, and shall, in the event any WebMD Services are held to
constitute an infringement, either procure for HBOC Persons the right to
continue using the WebMD Services, or replace or modify the WebMD Services so
that they become non-infringing,
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provided that such replacement or modified WebMD Services have the same
functional characteristics as the infringing WebMD Services, or, if the prior
two (2) remedies are commercially impractical, refund to HBOC all fees, costs
and charges paid by HBOC to WebMD for the WebMD Services and any other WebMD
Services reasonably rendered ineffective as the result of said infringement.
HBOC shall cooperate fully in such actions, making available books or records
reasonably necessary for the defense of such claim. If WebMD refuses to defend
or does not make known to HBOC Persons its willingness to defend against such
claim within ten (10) days after it receives notice thereof, then HBOC Persons
shall be free to investigate, defend, compromise, settle or otherwise dispose of
such claim in its best interest and incur other costs in connection therewith,
all at the expense of WebMD.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
(a) Exclusion of Consequential Damages. NEITHER PARTY WILL BE LIABLE
TO THE OTHER FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE, BASED ON CLAIMS OF THE OTHER PARTY OR ITS CLIENTS,
CUSTOMERS OR SUBSCRIBERS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION CLAIMS FOR GOODWILL, LOST
PROFITS OR USE OF MONEY) ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
BREACH OF CONTRACT, MISREPRESENTATION, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, IN TORT OR
OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT ONLY IN
THE CASE OF PERSONAL INJURY WHERE AND TO THE EXTENT THAT APPLICABLE LAW REQUIRES
SUCH LIABILITY; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN SHALL IMPAIR OR
LIMIT WebMD'S INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 9 OF THIS AGREEMENT.
(b) Limitation of HBOC's Obligations. HBOC reserves the right to
withhold service or otherwise cease performance of its obligations hereunder
with respect to any HBOC Customer which is found by HBOC to be in default or
breach of any agreement with HBOC. Upon such cessation of services, HBOC shall
be relieved of its performance obligations contained in this Agreement with
respect to such HBOC Customer, and shall not be found to be in breach of this
Agreement by WebMD. HBOC's aggregate liability to WebMD for damages concerning
performance or non-performance by HBOC or in any way related to the subject
matter of this Agreement, regardless of whether the claim for such damages is
based on contract or tort, shall not exceed the amount received by WebMD from
HBOC Customers during the previous twelve (12) months for the WebMD Services
giving rise to such claim.
11. TERMINATION; DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
(a) Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and
shall continue in full force and effect for a period of three (3) years
("Initial Term"), unless earlier terminated as provided for below. Thereafter,
this Agreement will automatically renew for successive terms of one (1) year
each (each, a "Renewal Term"). Either party may terminate
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this Agreement without cause at the end of the Initial Term or any Renewal Term
by providing at least nine (9) months prior written notice to the other party.
(b) Early Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement
immediately by notice to the other party upon the occurrence of any of the
following events of default by the other party:
(i) The other party fails to observe, perform or fulfill any of
its obligations or warranties (other than confidentiality obligations) under the
Agreement and fails to cure such default within thirty (30) days after the non-
defaulting party gives written notice of such failure;
(ii) The other party fails to observe, perform or fulfill any
confidentiality obligation imposed hereunder and fails to cure such default
within ten (10) days after the non-defaulting party gives notice of such
failure;
(iii) The other party's business is liquidated, dissolved or
suspended;
(iv) The other party is prevented from performing any of its
material obligations hereunder for more than ninety (90) days due to an event
beyond its reasonable control as described in Section 13(k); or
(v) Any representation or warranty made herein by the other party
is false or misleading in any material respect as of the date on which it was
made or becomes false or misleading in any material respect at any time
thereafter.
(c) Termination by HBOC. HBOC may, in its reasonable discretion,
terminate this Agreement upon ninety (90) days written notice by providing
notice to WebMD upon the occurrence of a change in the direct or indirect
ownership or control of WebMD which in HBOC's reasonable opinion may adversely
affect HBOC's rights, goodwill, HBOC Customer relationships or competitive
position.
(d) Obligations After Expiration or Termination. Upon the expiration
or termination of this Agreement for any reason:
(i) Except as otherwise specified below in clause (ii), each
party will promptly cease using and destroy or return to the other party all
advertisements and promotional materials that bear a trademark of the other
party and all Proprietary Information of such other party.
(ii) WebMD will continue to deliver the WebMD Services to HBOC
Customers, subject to their obligation to make timely payment therefor, until
the expirations or terminations of their respective Subscription Agreements, and
will continue to pay HBOC all incentive commissions set forth on Exhibit F
attached hereto earned with respect to such HBOC Customers.
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(iii) WebMD shall continue to perform all applicable warranty and
technical support and other obligations regarding the WebMD Services in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement until such time as the last
HBOC Customer Subscription Agreement expires or terminates.
(e) Survival. The provisions of the Agreement which by their nature
are intended to survive termination or expiration of this Agreement shall
survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.
(f) Dispute Resolution. In the event of a dispute between the parties
and for which dispute the parties are unable to reach a mutually agreeable
resolution, the dispute shall be submitted to arbitration under the commercial
arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association then in effect. There
shall be one arbitrator mutually agreed to by both parties; such arbitrator
shall have experience in the area of controversy. After the hearing, the
arbitrator shall decide the controversy and render a written decision setting
forth the issues adjudicated, the resolution thereof and the reasons for the
award. The award of the arbitrator shall be conclusive. Payment of the expenses
of arbitration, including the fee of the arbitrator, shall be assessed by the
arbitrator based on the extent to which each party prevails.
12. EXCLUSIVITY.
(a) During the term of this Agreement, WebMD agrees that it shall not
grant a license to market the WebMD Services in the Territory to any of the
entities listed on Exhibit G attached hereto, or to any entity or person that
controls or is controlled by, directly or indirectly, an entity listed on
Exhibit G, except upon HBOC's prior written approval. The exclusivity rights
granted pursuant to this Section 12(a) shall be subject to attainment of the
WebMD gross revenue targets as set forth on Exhibit H attached hereto within the
respective time periods set forth therein. If HBOC fails to meet either of such
targets, WebMD shall provide written notice to HBOC within thirty (30) days
after each such failure. HBOC shall then have a cure period of one hundred
eighty (180) days following (i) March 31, 2000 to meet the first target as set
forth in Section 1 of Exhibit H and to bring current the pro rata portion of the
second target as set forth in Section 2 of Exhibit H; and (ii) March 31, 2001 to
meet the second target as set forth in Section 2 of Exhibit H.
(b) During the term of this Agreement, HBOC agrees that it shall not
enter into an agreement to market Internet-based communications and information
services in the Territory which are provided or distributed by any of the
entities listed on Exhibit I attached hereto, or to any entity or person that
controls or is controlled by an entity listed on Exhibit I, except upon WebMD's
prior written approval. The exclusivity rights granted pursuant to this Section
12(b) shall be subject to attainment of the WebMD gross revenue targets as set
forth on Exhibit J attached hereto within the respective time periods set forth
therein. If WebMD fails to meet either of such targets, WebMD shall provide
written notice to HBOC within thirty (30) days after each such failure. WebMD
shall then have a cure period of one hundred eighty (180) days following (i)
March 31, 2000 to meet the first target as set forth in Section 1 of Exhibit J
and to bring current the pro rata portion of the second target as set forth in
Section 2
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of Exhibit J; and (ii) March 31, 2001 to meet the second target as set forth in
Section 2 of Exhibit J.
(c) If either party fails to meet its respective targets as set forth
on Exhibit H and Exhibit J attached hereto within the respective time periods
set forth therein, including the cure periods specified in this Section 12,
neither party will be bound by the exclusivity provisions set forth in this
Section 12.
(d) For purposes of this Section 12, "Control" means the ownership of
at least a majority of the voting interests of an entity listed on Exhibit G and
Exhibit I attached hereto.
13. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
(a) Independent Contractor. It is expressly agreed that WebMD and HBOC
are acting under this Agreement as independent contractors, and the relationship
established under this Agreement shall not be construed as a partnership, joint
venture or other form of joint enterprise. Neither party is authorized to make
any representations or create any obligation or liability, expressed or implied,
on behalf of the other party, except as may be expressly provided for in this
Agreement.
(b) Comparable Terms. The fees charged HBOC Customers by WebMD for
WebMD Services and any non-price terms imposed shall not at any time be less
favorable than any price or non-price terms offered by WebMD to customers of any
third party which markets the WebMD Services in comparable volumes. In the event
that WebMD offers any third party distributor of the WebMD Services more
favorable price or non-price terms than those offered hereunder to HBOC, the
WebMD shall so notify HBOC, and the more favorable terms shall be immediately
extended to HBOC.
(c) Access to Books and Records. The parties shall keep complete,
accurate and up-to-date books and records in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and sound business practices covering all transactions
relating to this Agreement. Either party and/or its authorized representatives
shall upon reasonable notice have the right (not more than once annually) to
inspect, audit, and/or copy such records in order to determine whether all
provisions of this Agreement have been met. The parties agree that all
information and records obtained in such audit shall be considered Proprietary
Information. This right to audit shall be available to either party for up to
two (2) years following the termination of this Agreement.
(d) Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1980. If the provisions of Section
952 of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1980, as amended (currently codified at
42 U.S.C. l395x(v)1(I)), are or become applicable to this Agreement, then, until
the expiration of four (4) years after the furnishing of services pursuant to
this Agreement, WebMD shall, upon written request, make available to the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Comptroller General, or any
other duly authorized representative of the federal government, the contracts
and books, documents and records of WebMD that are necessary to certify the
nature and extent of costs related to this Agreement.
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(e) Compliance with Laws. WebMD, its employees and agents shall comply
with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations and
codes, including the identification and procurement of required permits
certificates, approvals and inspections, in the performance of this Agreement.
(f) Export Assurance. HBOC hereby acknowledges and agrees that it will
first obtain any export license or approval required by the United States
Department of Commerce pursuant to Section 370 of the Export Administrative
Regulation prior to exporting the WebMD Services.
(g) Headings. The headings of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for
convenience only and shall not be a part of or affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
(h) Exhibits. This Agreement incorporates the attached Exhibits and
any subsequent Exhibits or schedules referencing this Agreement.
(i) Non-Solicitation of Employees. During the term of this Agreement
and for a period of one (1) year thereafter, each party agrees that without the
other party's prior written consent neither it nor its Affiliates shall solicit,
hire or otherwise retain as an employee or independent contractor any person who
during the previous twelve (12) months was an employee of the other party.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 13(i) shall be construed
to prohibit one party from hiring any employee of the other party who, without
solicitation or recruitment by the hiring party, responds to any general
advertisement for employment in a newspaper or otherwise.
(j) Assignment. This Agreement and any interest hereunder shall inure
to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective
successors, legal representatives and permitted assigns. Upon prior notice to
the other party, either party may assign this Agreement (i) to any legal entity
in connection with the merger or consolidation of the assigning Party into such
entity or the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the assigning
Party to such entity; or (ii) to any direct or indirect subsidiary of the
assigning party in connection with any corporate reorganization. Except as
stated in the previous sentence, neither party may assign or delegate this
Agreement without the other party's prior written consent, which consent shall
not be unreasonably withheld. Any attempt to assign, delegate or otherwise
transfer the Agreement in violation of this Section 13(j) is voidable by the
other party.
(k) Force Majeure. Neither party shall be responsible or considered in
breach of this Agreement for any delay or failure in the performance of any
obligation of this Agreement to the extent that such failure or delay is caused
by acts of God, fires, explosions, labor disputes, accidents, civil
disturbances, material shortages or other similar causes beyond its reasonable
control, even if such delay or failure is foreseeable; provided, however, that
the non-performing party provides notice of such cause preventing or delaying
performance and resumes its performance as soon as practicable and provided
further that the other party may
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terminate this Agreement upon notice if such non-performance continues for a
period of ninety (90) days.
(l) Governing Law; Statute of Limitations. The validity and
construction of this Agreement shall be governed by, subject to and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, excluding its conflicts of law
rules. In the event either party employs attorneys to enforce any right arising
out of or relating to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
recover its reasonable attorneys fees and costs. Any claim arising out of or
relating to this Agreement shall be commenced within one (1) year of the date
upon which the cause of action accrued (or, if one (1) year is shorter than the
minimum allowed by law, then the minimum period allowed by law).
(m) Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications
(collectively, "Notices") required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in
writing and shall be delivered by hand, telex, telegraph, facsimile or like
method of transmission or mailed by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, first class postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
If to HBOC:
HBO & Company
301 Perimeter Center North
Atlanta, Georgia 30346
Attn: Vice President, Business Development
FAX: (404) 393-6092
with a copy to: General Counsel
If to WebMD:
WebMD, Inc.
400 The Lenox Building
3399 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Attn: Chief Operating Officer
FAX: (404) 479-7651
with a copy to: Corporate Counsel
If delivered by hand, telex, telegraph, facsimile or like method of
transmission, the date on which a Notice is actually delivered shall be deemed
the date of receipt and if delivered by mail, the date on which a Notice is
actually received shall be deemed the date of receipt. Either party may change
the address or designated person for receiving Notices by providing notice in
accordance with this Section 13(m).
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(n) Severability. If any term of this Agreement is held as invalid or
unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected, and each
term and provision shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted
by law.
(o) Entire Agreement/Amendments. This Agreement, including all
exhibits attached hereto, contains the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes all prior and contemporaneous proposals, discussions and writings by
and between the parties and relating to the subject matter hereof.
Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing sentence, the parties
acknowledge that the License Agreement dated as of December 30, 1997 between
National Health Enhancement Systems, Inc. (currently known as HBOC Call Center
Group) and Endeavor Technologies, Inc. (currently known as WebMD, Inc.) shall
remain in full force and effect and is not superseded by this Agreement. None of
the terms of this Agreement shall be deemed to be waived by either party or
amended or supplemented unless such waiver, amendment or supplement is written
and signed by both parties; provided, however, that WebMD may, in its sole
discretion, amend Exhibit C attached hereto upon one hundred eighty (180) days
prior notice to HBOC; provided further that (i) WebMD may not increase the
prices specified in Exhibit C during the initial term of the Subscription
Agreements which are in effect on the effective date of the price increase; and
(ii) if WebMD amends Exhibit C, (A) HBOC may terminate this Agreement within
thirty (30) days after receiving written notice of such amendment; (B) if such
amendment increases or decreases the monthly base Subscriber fees for the WebMD
and WebMD OnCall Packages as set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of Exhibit C by an
aggregate amount greater than or equal to twenty-five percent (25%), then the
targets as set forth in Exhibit E with respect to the possible grant of the
Performance-Based Warrant will be increased or decreased, as the case may be, on
a pro rata basis; and (C) the parties shall negotiate in good faith to update
Exhibit F in the event any additional packages are added to Exhibit C. The
invalidity or unenforceability of any particular provision of this Agreement, as
determined by any court of competent jurisdiction or any appropriate
legislature, shall not affect the other provisions hereof and this Agreement
shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provision
had been omitted. No usage of trade or industry course of dealing shall be
relevant to explain or supplement any term expressed in this Agreement.
(p) Except as expressly provided herein, each party shall bear its own
costs incurred in performing under this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WebMD and HBOC, intending to be legally bound by
the terms of this Agreement, have caused this Agreement to be executed by their
duly authorized representatives.
WebMD, INC.
By: /s/ W. Michael Heekin
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Name: W. Michael Heekin
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Title: Chief Operating Officer
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HBO & COMPANY OF GEORGIA
By: /s/ Michael L. Kappel
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Name: Michael L. Kappel
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Title: Sr. VP - Corporate Planning
& Business Development
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EXHIBIT A
Territory
Worldwide
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EXHIBIT B
Trademark/Logo Requirements
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EXHIBIT C
WebMD Services Pricing Schedule
1. WebMD Package: $29.95/month - WebMD Membership, includes Electronic Data
Interchange;/1/ Virtual Receptionist Universal Inbox;/2/ Physician Web Site;
Healthcare References and Patient Education Materials; Continuing Medical
Education; Interactive Dissectible Anatomy;/3/ Secure Electronic Messaging;/4/
Online Patient Advice Lines; and Consumer Financial Network (collectively,
"WebMD Suite")
2. WebMD OnCall Package: $99.95/month - WebMD Suite and WebMD OnCall
Medical Messaging Center./5/
3. Upgrades:/6/
(a) Internet Service Provider;/7/ $19.95/month
(b) Network Computer Hardware Package, including printer, monitor with
speakers and keyboard - $25.00/month/8/
(c) PC Hardware Package, including printer, monitor with speakers and
keyboard - $50.00/month/9/
(d) Patient Test Results: $50.00/month/10/
(e) Pager: MobileComm(R) Monthly Pricing/11/
Base Rate Page Allowance Page Overcall Price
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Local Alpha $19.95 250 S0.40/page
Regional Alpha $39.95 140 $0.65/page
National Alpha $49.95 140 $0.65/page
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Note: WebMD and WebMD OnCall packages are sold as a one-year subscription. Each
hardware system is sold as a three-year subscription.
1 Subscriber is responsible for fees, if any, charged by EDI providers.
2 Base service includes unlimited Internet-based access; Additional charges
for domestic 800-based access at $0.25/minute; Additional international
rates and taxes may also apply.
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3 Available soon on CD-ROM.
4 Base service includes 5 secure electronic messages/month; Additional secure
electronic messages at $2.00 each.
5 Charges include 50 live message transactions/month; Additional live message
transactions at $0.75 each. Charges also include 100 integrated voice
response ("IVR") transactions/month; Additional IVR transactions at $0.25
each.
6 All upgrades are subject to charges in addition to the base Subscriber fees
for WebMD and WebMD OnCall Packages as set forth on this Exhibit C.
7 Base service includes unlimited local dial-up Internet access; Additional
charges for long distance dial-up Internet access at $5.95/hour.
8 Additional one-time charge of $100.00 for activation, setup and
installation of each hardware package. Installation provided with each
hardware package; If not required, additional one-time charge of $25.00 for
activation and setup. Subject to one-time early termination charge of
$20.00/month for each full mouth remaining in three-year subscription to
cover hardware costs. Subscription to Network Computer Hardware Package
upgrade requires a subscription to Internet Service Provider upgrade.
9 Additional one-time charge of $100.00 for activation, setup and
installation of each hardware package. Installation provided with each
hardware package; If not required, additional one-time charge of $25.00 for
activation and setup. Subject to one-time early termination charge of
$35.00/month for each full month remaining in three-year subscription to
cover hardware costs.
10 Base service includes unlimited e-mail-based results/month and 50
telephony-based results/month; Additional telephony-based results at $0.50
each.
11 Subscription to Pager upgrade requires a subscription to WebMD OnCall
Package.
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EXHIBIT D
Joint Services
WebMD and HBOC agree that they may develop in the future from time to time
joint products and services as contemplated by this Agreement. The terms and
conditions relating to the offering of those products and services, when
developed, shall include, among other things and without limitation, the
following terms and conditions:
1. Patient Test Results offering: *** of Net Revenues, if any, derived
from a proposed patient test results offering.
2. Electronic commerce sales of HBOC Services through WebMD: HBOC retains
*** of such revenues, if any.
For purposes of this Exhibit D, "Net Revenues" mean gross revenues, less
cost of goods sold and direct operating costs.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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EXHIBIT E
Performance-Based Warrant Targets
1. WebMD gross revenues of *** (***) generated by the joint marketing efforts
of WebMD and HBOC during the twelve (12)-month period ended March 31, 1999.
2. WebMD gross revenues of *** (***) generated by the joint marketing efforts
of WebMD and HBOC during the twelve (12)-month period ended March 31, 2000.
3. WebMD gross revenues of *** (***) generated by the joint marketing efforts
of WebMD and HBOC during the twelve (12)-month period ended March 31, 2001.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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EXHIBIT F
Incentive Commissions
(Monthly payments per paid Subscriber)
1. WebMD Package: Greater of *** or *** of base Subscriber
fees as set forth on Exhibit C of this
Agreement
2. WebMD OnCall Package: Greater of *** or *** of base Subscriber
fees as set forth on Exhibit C of this
Agreement
3. Upgrades
(a) Internet Service Provider: *** of base Subscriber fees as set forth
on Exhibit C of this Agreement
(b) Network Computer Hardware *** of base Subscriber fees as set forth
Package: on Exhibit C of this Agreement
(c) IBM Hardware Package: *** of base Subscriber fees as set forth
on Exhibit C of this Agreement
(d) Patient Test Results: See Section 3 of Exhibit D of this
Agreement
(e) Pager: *** of base rate Subscriber fees as set
forth on Exhibit C of this Agreement
4. Additional Charges
(a) Virtual Receptionist Universal *** of usage fees for domestic 800-based
Inbox: access
(b) WebMD OnCall: *** of overcall live message and IVR
transaction fees
WebMD shall remit to HBOC as an up-front payment an amount equal to the
incentive commissions as set forth above for months one (1) to three (3)
following enrollment by HBOC or its Affiliates of new paid Subscribers pursuant
to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Thereafter, WebMD shall remit to
HBOC on a monthly basis amounts equal to the incentive commissions set forth
above for each of months four (4) and all remaining months until the expiration
or termination of the Subscription Agreements of such paid Subscribers following
enrollment by HBOC or its Affiliates. Thereafter, WebMD shall not owe any
further incentive commission to HBOC with respect to such Subscribers.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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EXHIBIT G
HBOC Competitors
1. Cerner Corporation
2. Shared Medical Systems Corporation
3. IDX Systems Corporation
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EXHIBIT H
HBOC Exclusivity Targets
1. WebMD gross revenues of *** (***) generated by the joint marketing
efforts of WebMD and HBOC on or before March 31, 2000.
2. WebMD gross revenues of *** (***) generated by the joint marketing
efforts of WebMD and HBOC during the twelve (12)-month period ended March 31,
2001.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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EXHIBIT I
WebMD Competitors
1. Physicians' Online, Inc.
2. Healtheon Corporation
3. InteliHealth, Inc.
4. HealthGate Data Corp.
5. Medcast, Inc.
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EXHIBIT J
WebMD Exclusivity Targets
1. WebMD gross revenues of *** (***) generated on or before March 31, 2000.
2. WebMD gross revenues of *** (***) generated during the twelve (12)-month
period ended March 31, 2001.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
EXHIBIT 10.44
ADDENDUM TO STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION ALLIANCE AGREEMENT
THIS ADDENDUM TO STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION ALLIANCE AGREEMENT (this
"Addendum"), entered into as of the 3rd day of November, 1998, effective as of
the 27th of October, 1998, is made by and between WebMD, INC., a Georgia
corporation ("WebMD"), and HBO & COMPANY OF GEORGIA, a Delaware corporation
("HBOC").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, WebMD and HBOC are parties to that certain Strategic
Distribution Alliance Agreement dated as of October 23, 1998 (the "Agreement");
WHEREAS, under the Agreement, HBOC will market the WebMD Services (as
defined in the Agreement) to HBOC Customers (as defined in the Agreement);
WHEREAS, the parties have agreed upon certain additional terms with
regard to a certain marketing program to be undertaken by HBOC under the
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, WebMD and HBOC desire to enter into this Addendum to provide
for such additional terms.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements hereinafter set forth, and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, WebMD and HBOC hereby
agree as follows:
1. Applicability of Agreement. To the extent consistent with the
terms of this Addendum, all terms of the Agreement are applicable to the
transaction contemplated by this Addendum.
2. Defined Terms. All capitalized terms used herein and not defined
herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Agreement. As used herein, the
following term shall have the meaning associated therewith:
"WebMD Subscription" means the entry by a Subscriber into a
Subscription Agreement with WebMD for use of the WebMD Services as a
direct result of the marketing efforts of HBOC, provided that the term
of such agreement shall be no less than three (3) years, subject to
applicable provisions of WebMD's Terms and Conditions of Use and
Service Agreement.
3. Marketing Program. Subject to the terms set forth herein, in the
event that (a) parties affiliated with a particular healthcare organization,
integrated delivery system or physician practice ("Entity") enter into *** (***)
or more WebMD Subscriptions as set forth in the Agreement, and (b)
simultaneously in connection therewith, HBOC enters into a license
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
agreement ("License Agreement") with such Entity for use of HBOC's Connect 2000
software product ("Connect 2000"), then WebMD will pay to HBOC up to *** ($***)
of the Initial License Fee (as defined below) applicable to an individual seat
license under the License Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, WebMD will
only make such payment for the lesser of the number of (i) Connect 2000
users/seat licenses or (ii) WebMD Subscriptions entered into by an Entity in
connection with this marketing program.
4. Initial License Fee. As used above, "Initial License Fee" means the
initial software license fee charged by HBOC under an applicable License
Agreement to an Entity solely for use of Connect 2000 divided by the total
number of users/seat licenses under the applicable License Agreement. HBOC
agrees that the Initial License Fee to be charged to Entities in connection with
this marketing program shall be determined in a manner that is consistent with
the price terms allocable to a single seat license for Connect 2000 offered by
HBOC to any third party.
5. Calculation by HBOC of Initial License Fee. The parties acknowledge
and agree that in providing Connect 2000 to HBOC Customers, HBOC typically
charges a single amount for hardware, an initial software license fee,
implementation and other products and services. Thus, in order to determine the
Initial License Fee, HBOC will be required to identify that portion of the
above-referenced total charges to an Entity which is allocable only to the
initial license of Connect 2000 as calculated above. HBOC agrees to make such
calculation in good faith and in accordance with its customary, historical
pricing of Connect 2000.
6. Payment. After calculation of the Initial License Fee with regard to
any Entity as set forth above, HBOC will provide to WebMD an invoice therefor.
WebMD will make payment on such invoice within thirty (30) days after receipt
thereof.
7. No Further Obligations. After payment of the Initial License Fee to
HBOC as set forth above, WebMD will have no further obligations with regard to
the applicable License Agreement. The parties acknowledge and agree that the
License Agreement is solely between HBOC and the applicable Entity. Therefore,
HBOC shall bear all obligations to the Entity with regard thereto, including,
but not limited to, technical and customer support, software warranties and
intellectual property infringement indemnification. In addition, any additional
fees to be paid to HBOC under the License Agreement beyond the Initial License
Fee (and any other obligations of the Entity under the License Agreement) shall
be the sole responsibility of the Entity.
8. Termination; Continuation. The foregoing marketing program shall
terminate upon the entry by WebMD into *** (***) WebMD Subscriptions generated
hereunder. Thereafter, if the parties desire to continue this marketing
program, the parties will negotiate in good faith the terms of any such
continuation.
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, WebMD and HBOC have executed this Addendum effective as
of the day and year first above written.
WebMD, INC.
By: /s/ W. Michael Heekin
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Name: W. Michael Heekin
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Title: Chief Operating Officer
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HBO & COMPANY OF GEORGIA
By: /s/ Michael L. Kappel
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Name: Michael L. Kappel
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Title: Sr. VP - Corporate Planning/Business
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Development
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CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED
EXHIBIT 10.45
INTERNET CUSTOMIZATION AND ACCESS SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Internet Customization and Access Service Agreement (the "Agreement")
is entered into this 18th day of December, 1998 (the "Effective Date") between
CompuServe Interactive Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, whose address is
5000 Arlington Center Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43220 ("Company") and WebMD,
Inc., a Georgia corporation, whose address is 3399 Peachtree Road, Suite 400,
Atlanta, Georgia 30326 ("WebMD").
The parties hereto agree and bind themselves as follows:
(1) DEFINITIONS.
(a) "Company Services" shall mean the Internet Access Service and any other
services to be provided by Company under this Agreement.
(b) "End User" shall mean any person or entity to whom the End User
Software is distributed pursuant to this Agreement.
(c) "Fulfillment Date" shall mean the earlier of (i) the date that the
fulfillment materials are first available for delivery to End Users or (ii)
sixty (60) days after the Effective Date.
(d) "Internet Access Service" shall mean the standard personal computer-
based, narrow-band U.S. versions or the CompuServe(R) brand online service that
provides access to the Internet, either via dial-up connections locally or via a
local or toll-free telephone number provided by Company hereunder.
(e) "Interactive Service" shall mean an entity offering on or more of the
following: (i) online or Internet connectivity services (e.g., an Internet
service provider); (ii) a broad selection of aggregated third party interactive
content (or navigation thereto) (e.g., an online service or search and directory
service); (iii) communications software capable of serving as the principal
means through which a user creates, sends and receives electronic mail or real
time online messages.
(f) "Joint Marketing Plan" shall mean a plan for the marketing of the
services contemplated herein to be developed and mutually agreed upon by the
Parties within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date. Such Plan shall
thereafter be reviewed at least once every six (6) months and amended by the
Parties from time to time as necessary to advance the Parties' mutual planning
objectives and take account of changes contemplated by this Agreement.
(g) "Subscriber" shall mean any End User who is registered with Company as
an authorized current user of the Internet Access Service.
(h) "End User Software" shall mean the object code version of the Company's
standard software for End Users to utilize the Internet Access Service.
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(i) "Host Software" shall mean the object code version of the software
located on Company's computer hardware that delivers content to Subscribers as
such software shall be modified for WebMD pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof.
(j) "Support and Service Agreement" shall mean an agreement for the
provision of technical support to Subscribers and all other WebMD subscribers
with regard to the Company Services and the WebMD Site, which agreement shall be
developed and mutually agreed upon by the Parties within *** days of the
Effective Date. Such agreement shall thereafter be reviewed at least once every
*** months and amended by the Parties from time to time as necessary to
advance the Parties' mutual planning objectives and take account of changes
contemplated by this Agreement.
(k) "Technical Integration Plan" shall mean a plan for technical
integration of the services contemplated hereunder to be developed and mutually
agreed upon by the Parties within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date. Such
Plan shall thereafter be reviewed at least once every six (6) months and amended
by the Parties from time to time as necessary to advance the Parties' mutual
planning objectives and take account of changes contemplated by this Agreement.
(l) "WebMD Site" shall mean the WebMD homepage on the World Wide Web
located at the location specified on Exhibit 2, as such Site may be changed,
modified or further developed during the term of this Agreement.
(2) COMPANY OBLIGATIONS.
(a) CUSTOMIZATION. Company, at *** cost and expense, will customize
the Host Software as specified on Exhibit 2 as is reasonably necessary and
technically feasible to redirect Subscribers to an automated WebMD start page.
(b) Company will provide WebMD with the then current End User Software in
object code form for distribution by WebMD pursuant to this Agreement, Company
hereby grants WebMD a non-exclusive license to distribute and promote the End
User Software and related documentation during the Term, solely to the limited
extent and for the express purposes contemplated hereunder.
(c) INTERNET ACCESS. Company shall provide Internet Access to each End User
who requests such service during the term of this Agreement on the standard
terms and conditions for the provisions of Internet Access Services set forth on
Exhibit I and at the rate listed on Exhibit 2 hereto. In no event shall WebMD
modify or add any surcharges to the fees charged by Company for the Internet
Access Service.
(d) E-MAIL ADDRESSES. As a part of the Company Services, Company shall
provide each End User with either (i) *** personal e-mail address with its
Internet Access Service known as "CompuServe Classic" (versions 4x and below) or
(ii) a primary e-mail address plus *** additional addresses as sub-accounts
to Subscribers with Company's new service currently known as "CompuServe 2000"
for use in connection with the other Company Services provided hereunder. The
Parties hereby acknowledge that WebMD provides
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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professional e-mail addresses and messaging services through its virtual
receptionist product to End Users as a standard feature of a WebMD subscription.
All WebMD links, toolbars and other directional indications will point to the
virtual receptionist and other electronic communication features included with
the applicable WebMD subscription. The e-mail toolbar in the Company browser
used as a part of the End User Software will point to the Company e-mail
services provided as part of this Agreement. The above listed features will be
mutually agreed to by the Parties and set forth in the Technical Integration
Plan.
(e) COMPANY USER SUPPORT SERVICE. As more specifically set forth in the
Support and Service Agreement, Company will provide its standard End User
service to WebMD, including a unique toll number, available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week to handle questions relating to the Internet Access Service,
including registration, installation and billing questions, and the Software
provided hereunder.
(f) REPORTING; BILLING. WebMD shall be responsible for billing all
Subscribers under the rate(s) set forth in Exhibit I on a monthly basis
("Subscribers' Fees") and remitting such Subscriber Fees to Company as provided
below. Company shall provide its standard reports on the Company Services,
including without limitation, information on the number of Subscribers and total
billed revenue. Company shall invoice WebMD for all active Subscribers no later
than the last Saturday of each month. WebMD shall pay all undisputed invoices no
later than *** days from the date CompuServe sends such invoices.
WebMD shall use commercially reasonable efforts to resolve all disputed invoices
within thirty (30) days. Company shall make such standard reports available
electronically to WebMD in a mutually agreeable file format suitable to permit
WebMD to incorporate such reported data into its bills to Subscribers. Company
and WebMD shall make customized reports, including reports in electronic format,
available to WebMD at WebMD's reasonable request. WebMD bears sole risk of
collection for delinquent accounts, except to the extent the delinquency results
from service problems caused by Company, and provided that WebMD can terminate
service for delinquent accounts immediately. Each Party shall maintain complete,
clear and accurate records of all expenses, revenues, fees, transactions and
related documentation (including agreements) in connection with the performance
of financial obligations under this Agreement ("Records"). All such Records
shall be maintained for a minimum of *** years following termination of
this Agreement. For the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with this Agreement,
each Party shall have the right, at its expense, to direct an independent
certified public accounting firm subject to strict confidentiality restrictions
to conduct a reasonable and necessary copying and inspection of portions of the
Records of the other Party which are directly related to amounts payable to the
Party requesting the audit pursuant to this Agreement. Any such audit may be
conducted after *** business days prior written notice, subject to the
following. Such audits shall not be made more frequently than once every twelve
months. No such audit of Company shall occur during the period beginning on
*** and ending ***. No such audit of WebMD shall be conducted during the
period beginning on December 1 and ending January 1. In lieu of providing access
to its Records as described above, a Party shall be entitled to provide the
other Party with a report from an independent certified public accounting firm
confirming the information to be derived from such Records.
*** Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed
separately with the Commission.
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(g) INSTANT MESSENGER SERVICE. Company shall provide as part of the End
User Software or make available through electronic access on the Internet the
"CompuServe Instant Messenger" software to Subscribers and to all other WebMD
subscribers, regardless of their Internet service provider, all as more
specifically set forth in the Technical Integration Plan. The distribution of
the Instant Messenger software shall be subject to Company's then-current terms
and conditions.
(h) USER SUPPORT AND SUPPORT OF ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE. Company shall provide
a toll-free telephone number to receive End User trouble calls regarding the
WebMD Site and other issues as more fully set forth in the Support and Service
Agreement. Based on a mutually agreeable script, Company may encourage WebMD
subscribers who use the Company dial-up support to change their Internet service
provider to a full or "bring your own access" Company account, all as more
specifically set forth in the separate Support and Service Agreement.
(i) COMPANY FULFILLMENT RESPONSIBILITIES. Company, at its sole cost, shall
be responsible for the creation and reproduction of the fulfillment materials
set forth on Exhibit 2 attached hereto ("Company Fulfillment Materials"), all as
more specifically set forth in the Joint Marketing Plan.
(j) USE OF COMPANY FORUMS. As one of the Company Services, each Subscriber
shall have access to Company public forums. All such forums will maintain the
Company branding and links to Company membership information. Company also
agrees to explore and negotiate in good faith toward the development of creating
private forums for all other WebMD subscribers. In addition, Company will
explore and negotiate in good faith to create a method of providing access to
Company public forums by non-subscribing consumers accessing the WebMD Site who
are also non-Company subscribers. Notwithstanding the above, Company shall not
be required to provide non-Company subscribers with access to such forums if it
will have a material adverse impact on the Company.
(3) WEBMD OBLIGATIONS.
(a) MINIMUM SUBSCRIPTION COMMITMENTS. WebMD will generate a minimum of ***
Subscribers within eight (8) months and *** Subscribers within twelve (12)
months of the Fulfillment Date. If the eight (8) month hurdle described above is
not met, WebMD will perform a direct mail campaign (or a mutually agreeable
campaign of similar size) to *** physicians or similar target, which will
primarily market the Company Services. If the twelve (12) month hurdle described
above is not met, WebMD will perform at its own expense a second direct mail
campaign (or a mutually agreeable campaign of similar size) to ***, then
currently licensed physicians or similar target which will primarily market the
Company Services. In addition, if the twelve (12) month hurdle is not met,
Company may no longer use WebMD as the exclusive distribution channel to the
medical community and Company may choose to terminate this Agreement, either
upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to WebMD. If Company fails to provide
such notice within thirty (30) days of the date of the twelve (12) month hurdle,
this Agreement shall continue in full force in accordance with the terms hereof.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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(b) WEBMD FULFILLMENT RESPONSIBILITIES. WebMD, at its sole cost, will be
responsible for the distribution to End Users of the fulfillment materials
listed on Exhibit 2 ("Fulfillment Materials"). WebMD will conduct an initial
general distribution of the Fulfillment Materials to *** potential End Users,
all as more specifically set forth in the Joint Marketing Plan. Company shall be
the exclusive Internet Access Service provided on the Fulfillment Materials for
End Users with personal computers.
(c) PROMOTIONAL OFFERS. Once per calendar quarter, WebMD will undertake a
promotional offer to WebMD subscribers to encourage End Users using other
Internet service providers through individual, personal computers to switch to
the Company Services, all as more specifically set forth in the Joint Marketing
Plan.
(d) MANAGEMENT OF WEBMD SITES. WebMD will manage, review, delete, edit,
create, update and otherwise manage the WebMD Site and the Anchor Tenant Site
(described below) (collectively, the "Sites). WebMD will ensure that the Sites
are current, accurate and well-organized at all times.
(e) SOLICITATION OF COMPUSERVE USERS. During the term of this Agreement
neither WebMD nor its agents will (i) solicit, or participate in the
solicitation of Subscribers when that solicitation is for the benefit of an
Interactive Service (including WebMD, if the solicitation is intended to cause
Subscribers to use another provider for online access) that is in competition
with Company, its parent or affiliates or (ii) use the Company Services to
promote any product or service (excluding the products and services offered by
WebMD that are competitive with those Company exclusive advertising and commerce
relationships set forth on Exhibit 3 hereto. Neither WebMD nor its agents may
use the Company Services to promote products or services of third parties. For a
period of one year after the expiration or termination of this Agreement, WebMD
will not directly market, including without limitation direct contact by mail,
e-mail or telemarketing, an online access provider that is in competition with
Company to WebMD subscribers who are also Subscribers.
(f) COLLECTION OF SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION. WebMD is prohibited from
collecting Subscribers' screen names e-mail addresses or other individually
identifying information ("User Information") from public or private areas within
the Company Service unless WebMD has a separate, business relationship with such
Subscribers. For purposes of this section, a "prior, business relationship"
shall mean that Subscribers either engaged in a transaction with WebMD or
voluntarily provided information to WebMD.
(4) JOINT OBLIGATION.
(a) CONTENT. WebMD shall at its own expense design, create, edit, manage,
update, and maintain a custom "consumer" version of its health community for
Company ("Anchor Tenant Site"). Company agrees to feature WebMD as the anchor
tenant in Company's Health Channel. The top three (3) pages of the Anchor Tenant
Site shall be co-branded to include the CompuServe and WebMD brand names ("Co-
Branded Pages"). The Parties shall, in good faith, use reasonable commercial
efforts to develop and implement a Technical Integration Plan relative to the
design, development and management of the Anchor Tenant Site. Such
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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Technical Integration Plan shall include reasonable commercial standards for
WebMD's responsibilities in managing and hosting the Anchor Tenant Site. Company
owns all right, title and interest in and to the advertising and promotional
spaces (i) within the Internet Access Service (including, without limitation,
advertising and promotional spaces on any Company forms or pages which are
included within, preceding, framing or otherwise associated with the Anchor
Tenant Site and (ii) on the Co-Branded Pages. WebMD will own all right, title
and interest in and to the advertising and promotional spaces within the WebMD
Site but excluding the Co-Branded Pages. WebMD will not serve on the Co-Branded
Pages advertising or commerce that is competitive with those Company exclusive
advertising and commerce relationships set forth on Exhibit 3 hereto or with
Interactive Services that are in competition with the Company. The provisions of
this Subsection will be more specifically set forth in the Technical Integration
Plan.
(b) BRANDING. Company and WebMD will mutually agree to an appropriate level
of Company branding in the WebMD Site all as more fully set forth in the
Technical Integration Plan. This branding will be used for both branding and
navigation to the Company main menu. WebMD will place a Company link on the
bottom frame of the WebMD portal as long as a customer is not a member of
another affinity WebMD program, and Company will have preferred placement in the
WebMD "lounge" area, all as more specifically set forth in the Technical
Integration Plan.
(c) COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIPS. WebMD is free to create commercial
relationships and promote those relationships on the WebMD portal and Web Site.
Company is free to create commerce relationships and promote those relationships
on the Company Services.
(d) OPERATION STANDARDS. Company shall be responsible for all
communications, hosting costs and expenses associated with the Internet Access
Service and will provide all computer hardware and software necessary for End
Users and Subscribers to access the Internet Access Service. WebMD shall be
responsible for all communications, hosting costs and expenses associated with
the WebMD Site and will provide all computer hardware and software necessary for
End Users and Subscribers to access the WebMD Site and Anchor Tenant Site. Each
Party will ensure that the performance and availability of their respective
services and sites are monitored on a continuous, 24/7 basis and remain
competitive in all material respects with the performance and availability of
other similar services based on similar form technology.
(5) TERM AND TERMINATION.
(a) TERM. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date, and shall
continue in effect for two (2) years after the Fulfillment Date (the "Initial
Term"), unless earlier terminated as provided herein. Upon prior, mutual written
consent, the parties may extend the term of this Agreement for additional one
(1) year terms.
(b) Termination. Either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon
the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) if the other Party breaches a
material term of this
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Agreement and fails to cure such breach within thirty (30) days following the
nonbreaching Party's written notice of such breach which shall specify the
conditions to be cured in reasonable detail; (ii) if the other Party dissolves,
discontinues or terminates its business, or if any bankruptcy, reorganization,
insolvency, dissolution or similar proceeding is instituted by or against it and
is not dismissed within sixty (60) days, or if it makes any assignment for the
benefit of creditors or takes any corporate action in furtherance of the
foregoing; or (iii) if the Parties fail to develop and execute either the Joint
Marketing Plan, the Technical Integration Plan or the Support and Service
Agreement. Upon termination of the Agreement pursuant to either Section 5(a) or
5(b) of this Agreement, Company may engage in separate billing arrangements with
Subscribers.
(6) INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS.
(a) SOFTWARE. Except as expressly provided in Section 6(b), all components
of the End User Software, Host Software and all intellectual property rights
therein are and shall be owned by Company. In the event that the Software should
become, or in Company's opinion is likely to become, the subject of a claim of
infringement of any patent, copyright, trademark or trade secret, then Company
may, at its option: (i) procure the right to continue using the Software; or
(ii) replace or modify the Software to make it noninfringing with functionally
equivalent software.
(b) TRADEMARKS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY MARKS. The parties acknowledge and
agree that the other Party may specify certain trade names, trademarks, service
marks, logos and other proprietary marks ("Marks") of the other Party that will
be required to appear packaging, advertising and promotional materials and that
all usage of any such Marks shall be in accordance with the guidelines that the
parties will communicate to each other on their accepted usage. All promotional
materials that use the other Party's Mark, including the use of such Marks on
packaging, disks, documentation and advertising shall be mutually agreed to by
the Parties. Each Party acknowledges the other Party's intellectual property
rights in and to each of their respective Marks, and, except as provided in this
paragraph, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to grant either Party
any rights in or to the other Party's Marks. Except as expressly authorized in
advance in writing, each Party shall not use any mark of the other Party in any
advertising, marketing, technical, packaging or other materials. Neither Party
shall challenge or contest the ownership of the Marks or validity of the Marks.
Neither Party shall do anything that is inconsistent with such ownership and
agrees that all use of the Marks shall inure to the benefit of and be on behalf
of the owner of the Marks. Neither Party shall set up any adverse claim against
the Party owning the Marks based on its use of the Marks as may be authorized
hereunder. Each Party shall employ best efforts to use the Marks in a manner
that does not denigrate from the owner's rights in the Marks and will take no
action that will interfere with or diminish its rights in the Marks. Neither
Party shall adopt, use or register any Mark, corporate name, or certification
mark or other designation similar to, or containing in whole or in part, the
Marks not owned by it.
All rights not expressly granted herein related to the Marks are
reserved by the owner. Neither Party may use the Marks in a manner other than as
expressly described herein. All rights that either Party has acquired or may
acquire in Marks owned by the other Party in
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conjunction with this Agreement, including all associated goodwill, shall be the
property of the owner of the Marks solely and hereby are assigned to such owner.
Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, neither Party shall assign,
transfer or sublicense its rights under this Section in any manner without the
prior written consent of the other Party. Any attempted assignment or transfer
in violation of the provisions hereof, by operation of law or otherwise, shall
be void. Neither Party shall use a Mark in any manner which, in Mark owner's
reasonable judgment, will diminish or otherwise damage such owner's goodwill in
the Mark, including, but not limited to uses which could be deemed to be
obscene, pornographic, excessively violent or otherwise in poor taste or
unlawful, or which purpose or objective is to encourage unlawful activities.
Each Party acknowledges and agrees that a breach by it of this Section may cause
the other Party or its licensor(s) irreparable damage that cannot be remedied in
monetary damages in an action at law, and may also constitute infringement of
the Marks. In the event of any breach that could cause irreparable harm to the
owner of the Marks, or cause some impairment or dilution of its reputation or
Marks, such owner shall be entitled to an immediate injunction, in addition to
any other available legal or equitable remedies.
(7) CONFIDENTIALITY.
(a) For purposes of this Section 7, the following terms shall have the
meanings as specified below:
(i) "Trade Secrets" means information which: (A) derives economic
value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being
ascertainable by proper means by, other persons who can obtain economic value
from its disclosure or use; and, (B) is the subject of efforts that are
reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
(ii) "Confidential Information" means information, other than Trade
Secrets, that is of value to its owner and is treated as confidential.
(iii) "Proprietary Information" means Trade Secrets and Confidential
Information.
(b) Each party ("Receiving Party") agrees to hold the Proprietary
Information of the other party ("Disclosing Party") in strictest confidence and
not to, directly or indirectly, copy, reproduce, distribute, duplicate, reveal,
report, publish, disclose, cause to be disclosed, or otherwise transfer the
Proprietary Information of the Disclosing Party to any third party, or utilize
the Proprietary Information of the Disclosing Party for any purpose whatsoever
other than as specifically authorized by this Agreement. With regard to the
Trade Secrets, this obligation shall continue for so long as such information
constitutes a trade secret under applicable law. With regard to the Confidential
Information, this obligation shall continue for the term of this Agreement and
for a period of five years thereafter. The Receiving Party acknowledges and
agrees that the Proprietary Information of the Disclosing Party is and shall at
all times remain the sole and exclusive property of the Disclosing Party and in
the event of termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason, the
Receiving Party shall return immediately to the Disclosing Party all Proprietary
Information of the Disclosing Party and any copies thereof in its possession or
under its control. Upon the return of such Proprietary
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Information, the Receiving Party shall provide the Disclosing Party with a
signed written statement certifying that it has returned all Proprietary
Information of the Disclosing Party and any copies thereof to the Disclosing
Party.
(c) Without limiting the general obligations specified in subparagraph (b)
above, the Receiving Party agrees to implement the following security steps in
order to protect the confidentiality and security of the Proprietary Information
of the Disclosing Party:
(i) Implement internal procedures to limit, control and supervise
the use of the Proprietary Information of the Disclosing Party.
(ii) Make the Proprietary Information of the Disclosing Party
available only to full-time employees of the Receiving Party who have executed
written agreements requiring them to recognize the proprietary and confidential
nature of the Proprietary Information of the Disclosing Party and to comply with
the nondisclosure obligations set forth herein.
(iii) Notify the Disclosing Party in writing of any suspected or
known breach of the obligations and/or restrictions set forth in this Section 7.
(iv) Use those security procedures it uses for its own proprietary
information that it protects against unauthorized disclosure, appropriation or
use.
(8) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE LIABILITY TO ANY OTHER
FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING
OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE PERFORMANCE THEREOF (EVEN IF THAT
PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), ARISING FROM BREACH
OF THE AGREEMENT, THE SALE OF PRODUCTS, THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE COMPANY
SERVICES, THE WEBMD SITE, THE ANCHOR TENANT SITE, OR ARISING FROM ANY OTHER
PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE OR
ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR LOST BUSINESS (COLLECTIVELY, "DISCLAIMED DAMAGES");
PROVIDED THAT EACH PARTY WILL REMAIN LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY TO THE EXTENT ANY
DISCLAIMED DAMAGES ARE CLAIMED BY A THIRD PARTY AND ARE SUBJECT TO
INDEMNIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 9 BELOW. LIABILITY ARISING UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT WILL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT, OBJECTIVELY MEASURABLE DAMAGES.
(9) INDEMNITY.
(a) COMPANY. Company agrees to defend, indemnify and hold WebMD and the
officers, directors, agents, affiliates, distributors, franchisees and employees
of WebMD harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, actions,
liabilities, expenses, or costs, including reasonable attorneys fees, arising
out of any claim, demand, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other
proceeding by a third party based on (a) any assertion that any of the Company
Services or the Software, alone or in combination, infringes the patent,
copyright, trademark, intellectual property or similar rights or trade secret
rights of such third
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party, (b) violation by Company of any administrative order, applicable law,
governmental regulations, (c) Company's violation of its terms of service with
respect to Subscribers.
(b) WEBMD. WebMD agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Company and the
officers, directors, agents, affiliates, distributors, franchisees and employees
of Company harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages,
actions, liabilities, expenses, or costs, including reasonable attorneys fees,
arising out of any claim, demand, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or
other proceeding by a third party based on (a) any assertion that the WebMD Site
infringes the patent, copyright, trademark, intellectual property or similar
rights or trade secret rights of such third party, or (b) violation by WebMD of
any administrative order, applicable law or governmental regulation.
(10) DISCLAIMERS.
(a) COMPANY'S DISCLAIMER. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, COMPANY DOES
NOT MAKE ANY AND IT HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE COMPANY SERVICES, OR ANY PORTION
THEREOF, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR
COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, COMPANY
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY REGARDING ANY ECONOMIC OR OTHER BENEFIT THAT
WEBMD MIGHT OBTAIN THROUGH ITS PARTICIPATION IN THIS AGREEMENT.
(b) WEBMD DISCLAIMER. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, WEBMD DOES NOT
MAKE ANY AND WEBMD HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING
THE WEBMD SITE, WEBMD'S SERVICES OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. WITHOUT
LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, WEBMD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY REGARDING ANY ECONOMIC OR OTHER BENEFIT THAT COMPANY
MIGHT OBTAIN THROUGH ITS PARTICIPATION IN THIS AGREEMENT.
(10) FORCE MAJEURE. No party shall be liable for a delay in the performance of
its obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement due to causes beyond
its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, prohibitions or
requirements of applicable laws, failures or delays in transportation or
communication, failure or substitutions of equipment, labor disputes, accidents,
shortages of labor, fuel, raw materials or equipment or technical failures,
provided that the delayed party has taken reasonable measures to notify the
other, in writing, of the delay. The time for completion of any obligation to
which this provision applies shall be extended for a period equivalent to the
delay.
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(11) EXCLUSIVITY. During the term of this Agreement and subject to the Minimum
Subscription Commitments of WebMD set forth in Section 3(a) hereof, Company
shall not market, sell or distribute Company-branded Internet services with any
other medical service Internet aggregator, including without limitation,
*** and ***; provided, however, Company may bundle a non-
branded Internet access service with any such medical service Internet
aggregator. During the term of this Agreement, WebMD shall not enter into
agreements with third parties for Internet service provider services (excluding
America Online, Inc.), supplied through a personal computer, and otherwise
substantially similar to those contemplated hereunder. For purposes of this
Section, "substantially similar shall mean the combination of dial-up Internet
access, customized web browser software and end-user support services provided
by such third Party.
(12) NOTICES. All notices, requests, demands, or communications required or
permitted shall be in writing, delivered personally or by overnight courier
service, or by facsimile or First Class U.S. Mail to the respective addresses
set forth at the beginning of the Agreement (or at such other addresses as shall
be given in writing by either Party to the other), and, in the case of WebMD,
with a copy to: Corporate Counsel, WebMD, Inc., 3399 Peachtree Road, Suite 400,
Atlanta, Georgia 30326; in the case of Company, with a copy to: Vice President
of Business Affairs, with a copy to the Assistant General Counsel, CompuServe
Interactive Services, Inc., 5000 Arlington Centre, Columbus, Ohio 43220. All
notices, requests, demands or communications shall be deemed effective upon
receipt.
(13) GOVERNING LAW. The substantive law of the State of Ohio, excluding its
conflicts principles shall govern this Agreement.
(14) RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed
to make either Party an agent, joint venturer or partner of or with the other,
and neither Party shall have the right or authority to legally bind the other in
any manner.
(15) ASSIGNMENT. Neither Party may assign its rights nor obligations under this
Agreement to any third Party without the written consent of the other Party,
such consent not to be unreasonably withheld.
(16) WAIVER; REMEDIES CUMULATIVE. No failure or delay (in whole or in part) on
the part of any party to exercise any right or remedy shall operate as a waiver
thereof, nor affect any other right or remedy. All rights and remedies hereunder
are cumulative and are not exclusive of any other rights or remedies provided
hereunder or by law.
(17) SEVERABILITY. If any provision contained in this Agreement is or becomes
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in whole or in part, such invalidity,
legality, or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions and
portions of this Agreement.
(18) COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, and each
counterpart shall be a part of the same whole. Both parties shall comply with
all laws, regulations and other legal requirements that apply to this Agreement.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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(19) ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement contains the entire agreement of the
Parties with respect to the subject matter herein, and supersedes all prior and
contemporaneous proposals, discussions, agreements, understandings and
communications, whether written or oral and may be amended only in writing
executed by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date
first above written.
WEBMD, INC. COMPUSERVE INTERACTIVE SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ W. Michael Heekin By: /s/ Mayo S. Stunz
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Name: W. Michael Heekin Name: Mayo S. Stunz
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Title: Exec V P Title: President
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EXHIBIT I
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SOFTWARE USE
[TO BE ATTACHED]
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EXHIBIT 2
DESCRIPTION OF END USER SOFTWARE
Company will provide pursuant to the terms of the Agreement to WebMD and
its End Users the standard Internet Company software package, including an
Internet browser, dial-up registration capability.
DESCRIPTION OF HOST SOFTWARE
Such specifications are to be more fully set forth in the Technical Integration
Plan, but in any event shall include without limitation, the following: Subject
to the terms of the Agreement, Company shall customize the Host Software as is
reasonably necessary and technically feasible to create an automated process to
lead users to the on-line start page will be the WebMD portal front page;
Company agrees to redirect appropriate toolbar icons and pulldowns to WebMD
news, sports, stock quote and travel areas.
FULFILLMENT MATERIALS
Company, at *** cost and expense, shall include the following
fulfillment materials in the End User fulfillment packages:
(1) Diskettes or CD's containing the Software;
(2) Package labels;
(3) Container and/or mailer; and
(4) Promotional code, which must be prominently displayed.
INTERNET ACCESS RATES
*** per month for unlimited hours of local access each month. Company's
current fee structure generally available to its customer base is attached
hereto.
OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION
The URL of the WebMD Site is http:www.webmd.com.
***Omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment and filed separately
with the Commission.
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EXHIBIT 3
COMPANY EXCLUSIVE ADVERTISING AND COMMERCE RELATIONSHIPS
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EXHIBIT 10.47
RESTATED SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
OF
ENDEAVOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
1.1 "Affiliate"....................................................... 2
1.2 "Agreement"....................................................... 2
1.3 "Appraised Value"................................................. 2
1.4 "Board of Directors".............................................. 2
1.5 "Articles of Amendment"........................................... 2
1.6 "Business"........................................................ 2
1.7 "Business Plan"................................................... 3
1.8 "Bylaws".......................................................... 3
1.9 "CEO"............................................................. 3
1.10 "COO"............................................................. 3
1.11 "Confidential Information"........................................ 3
1.12 "Consultant"...................................................... 4
1.13 "Corporation"..................................................... 4
1.14 "Corporation Notice".............................................. 4
1.15 "Directors"....................................................... 4
1.16 "Distributor"..................................................... 4
1.17 "Equity Securities"............................................... 4
1.18 "Exchange Act".................................................... 4
1.19 "First Refusal Offer Fraction".................................... 4
1.20 "Fully Diluted Basis"............................................. 4
1.21 "Fundamental Issues".............................................. 5
1.22 "Individual Shareholders"......................................... 5
1.23 "Initial Public Offering"......................................... 5
1.24 "Non-competition Period".......................................... 5
1.25 "Non-Selling Shareholders"........................................ 5
1.26 "Offer Notice".................................................... 5
1.27 "Offer Percentage"................................................ 5
1.28 "Offer Period".................................................... 5
1.29 "Participating Securities"........................................ 5
1.30 "Participating Shareholders"...................................... 6
1.31 "Person".......................................................... 6
1.32 "Personnel"....................................................... 6
1.33 "Repurchase Note"................................................. 6
1.34 "Sale of the Corporation"......................................... 6
1.35 "SEC"............................................................. 6
1.36 "Securities Act".................................................. 6
1.37 "Selling Shareholder"............................................. 6
1.38 "Series A Common Stock"........................................... 7
1.39 "Series B Common Stock"........................................... 7
1.40 "Series C Common Stock"........................................... 7
1.41 "Series D Common Stock"........................................... 7
1.42 "Shareholders".................................................... 7
1.43 "Stock Dividend".................................................. 7
1.44 "Transfer"........................................................ 7
1.45 "Transfer Date"................................................... 7
1.46 "Voting Securities"............................................... 7
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ARTICLE II
CAPITALIZATION
ARTICLE III
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
3.1 Board of Directors................................................ 8
3.2 Voting............................................................ 9
3.3 Vacancies......................................................... 9
3.4 Fundamental Corporate Transactions................................ 10
3.5 Management of the Corporation..................................... 11
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ARTICLE IV
CERTAIN COVENANTS
4.1 Community Property Matters........................................ 12
4.2 Competition....................................................... 13
4.3 Confidential Information.......................................... 14
4.4 Accounts and Reports.............................................. 16
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ARTICLE V
CERTAIN RIGHTS
5.1 Transfers Generally............................................... 17
5.2 Legend............................................................ 19
5.3 Right of First Refusal............................................ 20
5.4 Involuntary Transfers............................................. 23
5.5 Repurchase Rights................................................. 24
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ARTICLE VI
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
6.1 Representations and Warranties.................................... 27
(a) Investment Matters........................................... 27
(b) Authority.................................................... 28
(c) Consents and Approvals....................................... 28
(d) No Violations................................................ 29
(e) Corporate Opportunity........................................ 30
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ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Termination....................................................... 31
7.2 Waivers........................................................... 32
7.3 Assignability..................................................... 32
7.4 Notices........................................................... 32
7.5 Third Party Rights................................................ 33
7.6 Choice of Law..................................................... 33
7.7 Interpretation.................................................... 34
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7.8 Severability...................................................... 34
7.9 Enforcement of Agreement.......................................... 34
7.10 References to Money............................................... 35
7.11 References to Agreement........................................... 35
7.12 Entire Agreement.................................................. 36
7.13 Headings, etc..................................................... 36
7.14 Counterparts...................................................... 36
7.15 Survival.......................................................... 36
7.16 Amendments........................................................ 36
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RESTATED SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
OF
ENDEAVOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
THIS RESTATED SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), dated as of the
18th day of October, 1996, made and entered into by and among Endeavor
Technologies Inc., a Georgia corporation (the "Corporation"), Jeffrey T. Arnold
("Arnold"), Jouko J. Rissanen ("Rissanen"), Lucius E. Burch, III ("Burch"),
Robert A. Frist ("Frist") and the parties named or to be named on the signature
pages hereto (collectively with Arnold, Rissanen, Burch and Frist, the
"Shareholders").
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, the Shareholders believe that it would be in the best
interests of the Shareholders and the Corporation that provision be made for the
continuity and stability of the ownership of the Corporation, and the
Shareholders desire to enter into this Agreement to set forth the terms and
conditions pursuant to which the Corporation will be organized and the business
of the Corporation will be operated.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are
acknowledged, the parties hereto, subject to the terms and conditions set forth
below, hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Unless the context otherwise requires, as used in this Agreement, the
following terms shall have the following meanings:
1.1 "AFFILIATE" shall mean any Person that, directly or indirectly,
through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by, or is under
common control with, the Person specified. As used in this definition,
"control" shall mean the power through the ownership of voting securities,
contract, or otherwise to direct the affairs of another Person.
1.2 "AGREEMENT" shall mean this Agreement as originally executed or, as
the context or subject matter otherwise requires, as amended, modified,
supplemented or restated from time to time.
1.3 "APPRAISED VALUE" shall mean, with respect to any class or series of
Equity Securities, the value per share of such class or series most recently
determined by a recognized independent valuation firm retained by the
Corporation for the purpose of preparing an annual valuation of the Corporation.
1.4 "BOARD OF DIRECTORS" shall mean the Board of Directors of the
Corporation.
1.5 "ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term
in Section 2.1.
1.6 "BUSINESS" shall mean (a) cardiac care services, including without
limitation, cardiac event monitoring, transtelephonic pacemaker follow up and
holter monitoring; (b) mobile and fixed site ultrasound and nuclear diagnostic
testing services; and (c) the distribution of products and systems related
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to arrhythmia management and ultrasound.
1.7 "BUSINESS PLAN" shall mean the strategic plan for the Corporation,
including the annual operating and capital budgets of the Corporation prepared
annually by the Corporation.
1.8 "BYLAWS" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 3.1.
1.9 "CEO" shall mean the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, who
shall also be the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, as
elected by the Board of Directors of the Corporation from time to time.
1.10 "COO" shall mean the Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation, as
elected by the Board of Directors of the Corporation from time to time.
1.11 "CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION" shall mean (a) information in written form
that the Corporation clearly labels as confidential and (b) information which is
orally disclosed by representatives of the Corporation where such disclosure is
preceded by written notification that such information is confidential.
Confidential Information shall not include any information that: (a) is or
subsequently becomes publicly available without the receiving party's breach of
any obligation owed to the Corporation; (b) became known to the receiving party
from a third party prior to the Corporation's disclosure of such information to
the receiving party other than as a result of the breach of an obligation of
confidentiality owed to the Corporation by such third party; (c) becomes known
to the receiving party from a third party other than as a result of the breach
of an obligation of confidentiality owed
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to the Corporation by such third party; or (d) is independently developed by the
receiving party.
1.12 "CONSULTANT" shall mean any person who shall have entered into a
consulting agreement with the Corporation pursuant to which such person provides
consulting services to the Corporation.
1.13 "CORPORATION" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the
recitals to this Agreement.
1.14 "CORPORATION NOTICE" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in
Section 5.3.
1.15 "DIRECTORS" shall mean the persons elected to the Board of Directors
in accordance with this Agreement.
1.16 "DISTRIBUTOR" shall mean any person who shall have entered into a
representative principal agreement with the Corporation pursuant to which such
person distributes the products or services of the Corporation.
1.17 "EQUITY SECURITIES" shall mean any capital stock of the Corporation or
any securities convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, capital
stock of the Corporation, including, without limitation, the Series A, Series B,
Series C and Series D Common Stock of the Corporation.
1.18 "EXCHANGE ACT" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
1.19 "FIRST REFUSAL OFFER FRACTION" shall have the meaning ascribed to such
term in Section 5.3.
1.20 "FULLY DILUTED BASIS" shall mean, for purposes of any calculation
pursuant to this Agreement that is to be done on a "Fully Diluted Basis," the
sum of all of the issued and outstanding
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shares of Voting Securities of the Corporation plus all shares of Voting
Securities that may be issuable upon the conversion, exchange or exercise of any
then outstanding Equity Securities (other than Voting Securities).
1.21 "FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in
Section 3.4.
1.22 "INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDERS" shall mean any Shareholder which is a
natural person.
1.23 "INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING" shall mean the offer and sale by the
Corporation of any of its Equity Securities in a transaction underwritten by an
investment banking firm, following the completion of which (i) such Equity
Securities are listed for trading on any national securities exchange or (ii)
there are at least two market makers who are making a market in such Equity
Securities through the Nasdaq National Market.
1.24 "NON-COMPETITION PERIOD" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term
in Section 4.2.
1.25 "NON-SELLING SHAREHOLDERS" shall have the meaning ascribed to such
term in Section 5.3.
1.26 "OFFER NOTICE" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section
5.3.
1.27 "OFFER PERCENTAGE" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in
Section 5.3.
1.28 "OFFER PERIOD" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section
5.3.
1.29 "PARTICIPATING SECURITIES" shall mean Equity Securities other than
Series D Common Stock, including without limitation,
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Series A, B and C Common Stock.
1.30 "PARTICIPATING SHAREHOLDERS" shall mean the holders of Participating
Securities.
1.31 "PERSON" shall mean an individual, firm, trust, association,
corporation, partnership, government (whether federal, state, local or other
political subdivision, or any agency or bureau of any of them) or other entity.
1.32 "PERSONNEL" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Section
4.3.
1.33 "REPURCHASE NOTE" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in
Section 5.5.
1.34 "SALE OF THE CORPORATION" shall mean either (a) a sale of all or
substantially all of the assets of the Corporation, or the sale of all of the
capital stock of the Corporation followed by a liquidation of the Corporation or
(b) a merger, consolidation or other business combination involving the
Corporation with or into another corporation or a partnership in which (i) the
Shareholders receive cash, securities or other consideration in exchange for a
majority of their capital stock of the Corporation or (ii) the Corporation is
not the surviving entity.
1.35 "SEC" shall mean the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
or any other Federal agency at the time administering the Securities Act.
1.36 "SECURITIES ACT" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
1.37 "SELLING SHAREHOLDER" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in
Section 5.3.
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1.38 "SERIES A COMMON STOCK" shall mean the Common Stock, Series A of the
Corporation.
1.39 "SERIES B COMMON STOCK" shall mean he Common Stock, Series B of the
Corporation.
1.40 "SERIES C COMMON STOCK" shall mean the Common Stock, Series C of the
Corporation.
1.41 "SERIES D COMMON STOCK" shall mean the Common Stock, Series D of the
Corporation.
1.42 "SHAREHOLDERS" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the
recitals to this Agreement.
1.43 "STOCK DIVIDEND" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in
Section 2.1.
1.44 "TRANSFER" shall mean any offer, transfer, sale, exchange, assignment,
mortgage, pledge, grant of lien or security interest in, gift or other
disposition or encumbrance of any nature, whether voluntary, involuntary or by
operation of law; provided, however, that any sale of Equity Securities to the
Corporation shall not be deemed to involve any Transfer.
1.45 "TRANSFER DATE" shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in
Section 5.4.
1.46 "VOTING SECURITIES" shall mean all of the issued and outstanding
shares of Series A Common Stock of the Corporation taken as a whole.
ARTICLE II
CAPITALIZATION
The relative equity interests of the Shareholders in the Corporation prior
to and after the contemplated one share for two
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shares reverse split of the Corporation's shares shall be as set forth on
EXHIBIT A hereto.
ARTICLE III
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
3.1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Subject to the terms of this Agreement and the
Articles of Incorporation ("Articles"), and Bylaws ("Bylaws") of the Corporation
attached hereto as EXHIBITS B and C, respectively, the business and affairs of
the Corporation shall be managed by the Board of Directors, which will consist
of seven Directors certain of whom shall be designated as follows:
(a) For so long as Arnold holds (directly or indirectly) at least 5%
of the Corporation's Equity Securities on a Fully Diluted Basis, Arnold shall be
entitled to designate three Directors;
(b) For so long as Rissanen owns at least 5% of the Corporation's
Equity Securities on a Fully Diluted Basis, Rissanen shall be entitled to
designate one Director;
(c) For so long as Burch owns at least 3% of the Corporation's Voting
Securities on a Fully Diluted Basis, Burch shall be entitled to designate one
Director; and
(d) For so long as Frist owns at least 3% of the Corporation's Equity
Securities on a Fully Diluted Basis, Frist shall be entitled to designate one
Director.
The right to designate Directors is non-transferrable and any attempted
sale, assignment or transfer of such right shall be void, regardless of whether
any such sale, assignment or transfer is attempted in connection with or
separate and apart from a Transfer
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of any Equity Securities.
3.2 VOTING. During the term of this Agreement, each of the Shareholders
shall cause the Voting Securities beneficially owned by such Shareholder, if
any, to be voted at all meetings of Shareholders of the Corporation at which
Directors are to be elected in favor of (or shall consent in writing to) the
election of the representatives of Arnold, Rissanen, Burch and Frist as may,
from time to time, be designated by each such party in accordance with Section
3.1 above and shall otherwise take such action as may be necessary to give
effect to the purposes of this Agreement with regard to ensuring that Arnold,
Rissanen, Burch and Frist shall be afforded such representation on the Board of
Directors as is contemplated by this Agreement. During the term of this
Agreement, each of the Shareholders shall cause the Equity Securities entitled
to vote on any matter submitted for Shareholder approval beneficially owned by
such Shareholder to be voted at all meetings of Shareholders of the Corporation
(or shall consent in writing) in accordance with the recommendation of the Board
of Directors with respect to such matter. The voting obligations created hereby
shall survive and continue with respect to such Shareholder notwithstanding the
fact any such Shareholder may not be entitled to designate a member of the Board
of Directors or may subsequently forfeit such right.
3.3 VACANCIES. In the event there should be a vacancy in the Board of
Directors, each of the Shareholders shall cause all Voting Securities
beneficially owned by such Shareholder, if any, to be voted (or shall cause
their respective Director designees to vote)
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so as to fill any such vacancy with the new designee of the Shareholder whose
previous designee is no longer serving and is the subject of such vacancy. In
the event the person no longer serving as a Director and who is the subject of
the vacancy (a) was designated by a Shareholder who is no longer entitled to
designate an additional Director, or (b) was not designated by a Shareholder,
each Shareholder shall cause all Voting Securities beneficially owned by such
Shareholder to be voted so as to fill any such vacancy with a nominee
recommended by a majority of the remaining Directors; provided, however, that in
the event of a tie vote, the nominee chosen by Arnold shall prevail.
3.4 FUNDAMENTAL CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS. Each of the following actions or
transactions (the "Fundamental Issues") shall require, and shall not be taken or
consummated without, the consent of at least five Directors:
(a) the approval of the Business Plan;
(b) the filing of a registration statement with respect to an Initial
Public Offering;
(c) the amendment of the Articles or Bylaws;
(d) the redemption or repurchase of any Equity Securities;
(e) Capital expenditures not contemplated in the Business Plan in
excess of 20% of the capital expenditures contemplated in the Business Plan
(f) the incurrence of indebtedness not contemplated in the Business
Plan, in excess of 20% of the incurrence of indebtedness contemplated in the
Business Plan;
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(g) removal of any Director; or
(h) the sale of the Corporation.
3.5 MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION. (a) The management of the day-to-day
operations of the Corporation shall be under the direction of the CEO, who shall
have such power, authority and duties as are set forth in the Bylaws. The CEO
shall report directly to the Board of Directors. The CEO will be responsible
for providing appropriate reports regarding the Corporation's progress with
respect to the implementation of the Business Plan and the operations and
condition of the Corporation. The Corporation shall also have such other
officers as may be required by law or as the Board of Directors may deem
appropriate. The Directors designated by Arnold will nominate individuals to
serve in such positions and the approval of such nominees shall not be
unreasonably withheld by the Directors designated by Rissanen, Burch and Frist.
(b) At least 60 days prior to the end of each fiscal year, the CEO and
COO shall cause to be prepared and submitted to the Board of Directors for
approval the Business Plan for the ensuing fiscal year. The Business Plan, as
approved by the Board of Directors, shall provide the basis for the operation of
the Corporation during the fiscal year covered thereby, and the CEO and/ or COO
shall report to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis as to the
Corporation's achievement of the objectives set forth in such Business Plan, as
well as any material deviations from, or trends affecting, such objectives.
(c) The parties hereto expressly acknowledge and agree
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that an important component of the compensation of the officers, directors,
certain key employees and certain Distributors of the Corporation will consist
of the opportunity to acquire over time an equity interest in the Corporation
and, in connection therewith, each Shareholder shall cause their respective
Director designees to approve and, if deemed necessary, shall cause all Equity
Securities beneficially owned by such Shareholder to be voted in favor of the
implementation of an appropriate stock option plan(s) pursuant to which
officers, Directors, certain key employees and certain Distributors of the
Corporation may receive options to purchase Equity Securities on such terms and
conditions as the Board of Directors may deem appropriate; provided, however,
that in no event shall the total number of shares of Equity Securities that may
be issuable pursuant to such stock option plan(s) exceed in the aggregate 20.6%
of the total number of shares of Equity Securities that are issued and
outstanding on the date hereof.
ARTICLE IV
CERTAIN COVENANTS
4.1 COMMUNITY PROPERTY MATTERS. Each Individual Shareholder to become a
party hereto whose Equity Securities are now or become community property, shall
at the later of the date of this Agreement or the time when his or her spouse
first has a community property interest in any of such Equity Securities, cause
such spouse to execute a counterpart of this Agreement and any amendment hereto
executed by such Shareholder, or another writing in form and substance
satisfactory to the Corporation, subjecting such spouse and the spouse's
community property interest in such Equity
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Securities to the applicable provisions of this Agreement. No spouse executing
this Agreement or any such writing solely by reason of his or her community
property interest in Equity Securities and the immediately preceding sentence,
shall be considered to be a Shareholder under this Agreement.
4.2 COMPETITION. None of the Shareholders shall, while they are
Shareholders and for 2 years thereafter (the "Non-competition Period") invest or
otherwise acquire a financial interest in, or in any way participate in the
management of, or direct the business or policies of, directly or indirectly,
whether alone or in conjunction with any Person, any Person which is involved in
providing the Business, and each Shareholder will take such action as may be
appropriate to ensure that each Affiliate of such Shareholder will not violate
the provisions of this Section 4.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, (a)
J. Rex Fuqua's direct or beneficial ownership of any or all of the shares of
Fuqua Enterprises, Inc. or any of its successors (including any entity which may
acquire Fuqua Enterprises or into which Fuqua Enterprises may merge) and his
service as a director and executive officer of Fuqua Enterprises, Inc., (b) Ken
Melkus' direct or beneficial ownership of any or all of the shares of Cardiology
Partners of America, LLC ("CPA") or any of its successors (including any entity
which may acquire CPA or into which CPA may merge) and his service as a director
and executive officer of CPA, (c) Joel Gordon or The Joel Company's direct or
beneficial ownership of any or all of the shares of CPA (as defined above) or
any of its successors (including any entity which may acquire CPA or into which
CPA may merge) and Joel Gordon's service as a director and executive
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officer of CPA, (d) any Shareholder's ownership of five percent or less (on a
fully diluted basis) of any class of the equity securities of a Person, or (e)
any Shareholder's serving as a director of any public company whose shares are
traded on a national stock exchange or quoted on the Nasdaq national market
system shall not be a violation of the provisions of this Section 4.2.
4.3 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. (a) The Shareholders acknowledge that the
Corporation derives and will continue to derive significant economic and
competitive value from the Confidential Information that it has developed and
that the Confidential Information is not generally known to and is not readily
available to or ascertainable by others. The Shareholders shall maintain secret
and confidential the Confidential Information and shall take all reasonable
precautions against the disclosure of the Confidential Information to third
parties. The Shareholders shall not circulate or otherwise disclose the
Confidential Information within their own organizations except to personnel
(including, without limitation, such Shareholder's employees, officers,
directors, representatives, agents or Affiliates) directly involved in the
Business ("Personnel") on a need-to-know basis and, prior to any such
circulation or disclosure of the Confidential Information, shall require such
Personnel to have executed a non-disclosure agreement which covers the
Confidential Information (e.g., a Shareholder's standard form of non-disclosure
agreement which by its terms covers third party confidential information) or be
otherwise bound to hold the Confidential Information in confidence (e.g.,
pursuant to professional rules of
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conduct). The Shareholders acknowledge that a breach of the confidentiality
provisions of this Agreement would cause irreparable injury to the Corporation
for which no remedy at law would be adequate. It is the understanding of the
Shareholders that the obligations relating to Confidential Information may be
enforced to the fullest extent permissible under the laws and public policies of
the State of Georgia. If there is a breach or threatened breach of the
confidentiality provisions of this Agreement, the Corporation shall be entitled
to injunctive relief or the equivalent mandatory relief under the laws of the
State of Georgia restraining any Shareholder from such breach or threatened
breach. The Shareholders acknowledge and agree that the prohibition against
disclosure of Confidential Information is in addition to, and not in lieu of,
any other or additional rights or remedies which may be available to the
Corporation pursuant to the laws of the State of Georgia and that the
enforcement by the Corporation of its rights and remedies pursuant to this
Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights or remedies which it
may possess in law or at equity absent this Agreement.
(b) Upon the written request of the Corporation, the Shareholders
shall return to the Corporation or destroy (subject to the right to retain, for
archival purposes only, a single copy, which single copy may be used solely by
attorneys representing such Shareholder for reference purposes only and may not
be used for any commercial or competitive purposes whatsoever) all copies of
Confidential Information held by the Shareholders or any Personnel within each
Shareholder's organization, regardless of the form in which such Confidential
Information is held including, without
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limitation, Confidential Information held in written, graphic, pictorial or
recorded form (including any working papers prepared by each Shareholder or such
Shareholder's Personnel that contain or are derived from any Confidential
Information), or stored on computer discs, hard drives, magnetic tape or any
other electronic medium, together with a certificate of each Shareholder (if
requested by the Corporation) certifying to the same. The foregoing provision
shall not apply to Confidential Information which is rightfully held by a
Shareholder in connection with its performance under an agreement or agreements
between such Shareholder and the Corporation which has not expired or been
properly terminated.
(c) No Shareholder shall be subject to the provisions contained in
Section 4.3(a) hereof to the extent that the Shareholder or any of its
Affiliates is, based on the advice of its counsel, required by law to make
disclosure of any Confidential Information relating to the Corporation.
4.4 ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS. The Corporation will maintain a proper system
of accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
consistently applied, will keep full and complete financial records in which
complete entries will be made in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, reflecting all financial transactions of the Corporation and in
which, for each fiscal year, all proper reserves for depreciation, obsolescence,
amortization, taxes, bad debts and other purposes in connection with its
business shall be made, and will, except as hereinafter set forth, furnish to
each Shareholder, so long as such Shareholder shall own at least 2% of the
Corporation's Voting
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Securities, the following reports:
(a) within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year a copy of the
balance sheet of the Corporation as at the end of such year, together with
statements of operations, stockholders' equity and changes in financial position
of the Corporation for such year, all in reasonable detail, prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices
consistently applied and certified by independent public accountants;
(b) within 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter (except for
the fiscal quarter which is also the end of a fiscal year) a copy of the balance
sheet of the Corporation as of the end of such quarter and statements of
operations, stockholders' equity and changes in financial position of the
Corporation for such fiscal quarters and for the portion of the fiscal year
ending on the last day of such quarter, each of the foregoing financial
statements to set forth in comparative form the corresponding figures for the
corresponding fiscal period in the prior fiscal year, to be in reasonable detail
and to be certified, subject to year-end audit adjustments, by the Corporation's
chief financial officer or the CEO; and
(c) within 30 days after the end of each month (except for those
months which are the end of the first three fiscal quarters of the fiscal year
and of the fiscal year) a copy of the statements of operations of the
Corporation for such month.
ARTICLE V
CERTAIN RIGHTS
5.1 TRANSFERS GENERALLY. (a) No Shareholder shall make or
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permit to be made any Transfer of Equity Securities except in compliance with
the terms and conditions of this Agreement and with then applicable laws, rules
and regulations. Any purported Transfer of Equity Securities other than in
compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be void and of
no force and effect and the Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the last
Shareholder of record who acquired such Equity Securities in a manner not
contrary to this Agreement as the holder of such Equity Securities for all
purposes.
(b) The effectiveness of any Transfer of Equity Securities by any
Shareholder to any Person, and any issuance by the Corporation of any Equity
Securities, shall be conditioned upon the receipt by the Corporation of an
instrument in form and substance satisfactory to the Corporation and the
Shareholders by which the transferee of such Equity Securities accepts and
agrees to be bound as a Shareholder by the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. The Corporation shall not issue any certificates representing Equity
Securities without receipt of such an instrument in accordance with the
preceding sentence. If the Corporation so requests, each request for Transfer of
Equity Securities shall be accompanied by an opinion of counsel obtained by the
transferor reasonably satisfactory to the Corporation to the effect that the
Transfer complies with the applicable provisions of the Securities Act and the
rules and regulations thereunder.
(c) No Shareholder shall be permitted to Transfer any Equity
Securities to a person engaged in the Business in competition with the
Corporation unless such Transfer has received
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the prior approval of all of the members of the Board of Directors as
constituted at the time of such Transfer.
(d) No holder of Series D Common Stock shall be permitted to Transfer
any shares of Series D Common Stock until the first to occur of the following:
(i) the third anniversary of this Agreement, (ii) an Initial Public Offering,
(iii) Sale of the Corporation, or (iv) approval by the holders of not less than
two thirds (2/3) of the Participating Securities.
(e) Notwithstanding Section 5.3 or part (d) of this Section 5.1, any
Shareholder may Transfer all or any portion of any Equity Securities owned by
such Shareholder to any other corporation or partnership, all of the issued and
outstanding Voting Securities or voting interests of which are owned directly by
the transferring Shareholder, as long as the other requirements for an effective
Transfer, as set forth in parts (a), (b) and (c) of this Section 5.1, are
fulfilled in connection with such Transfer to such corporation or partnership.
5.2 LEGEND. Each Shareholder acknowledges and agrees that each
certificate representing Equity Securities whether presently owned or hereafter
acquired shall bear a legend reading substantially as follows:
"The securities evidenced by this certificate are
subject to restrictions on transferability and resale
contained in that certain Restated Shareholders Agreement,
dated as of October 18, 1996, among the Corporation
and the stockholders named therein, and may not be
transferred or resold except in compliance with such
restrictions. Such securities have not been registered
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state
securities laws and may not be transferred or resold
unless so registered or an exemption from
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registration is available."
5.3 RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL. (a) In the event that any Shareholder has a
binding, written offer for the Transfer of any Equity Securities, such
Shareholder (the "Selling Shareholder")shall provide to the Corporation and the
other Participating Shareholders (the "Non-Selling Shareholders") written notice
of the material terms of such offer, including the number and type of Equity
Securities subject to such offer, the proposed purchaser thereof, the
consideration to be received, the conditions, if any, associated therewith and
any other material terms of such offer (an "Offer Notice"), except as provided
in paragraph (d) below. Following receipt of the Offer Notice, the Corporation
shall have a period of 30 days to purchase such Equity Securities for such
consideration and upon such terms and conditions as are described in the Offer
Notice. In the event the Corporation does not elect to purchase all of such
Equity Securities, the Corporation shall promptly so notify the Non-Selling
Shareholders (the "Corporation Notice"). Following receipt of the Corporation
Notice, each Non-Selling Shareholder shall have a period of 30 days to elect to
purchase a portion of such Equity Securities which the Corporation has not
elected to purchase equal to the product of (i) the number of Equity Securities
subject to such Offer Notice multiplied by (ii) a fraction (the "First Refusal
Offer Fraction"), the numerator of which is the total number of Equity
Securities held by such Non-Selling Shareholder on the date of the Offer Notice
and the denominator of which is the total number of Equity Securities held by
all Non-Selling Shareholders on
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such date (the "Offer Percentage"), for such consideration and upon such terms
and conditions as are described in the Offer Notice. Provided, however, that any
Offer Notice issued with respect to Series C Common Stock prior to the second
anniversary of the date hereof shall be governed by paragraph (c) below.
(b) The Non-Selling Shareholders may elect to purchase the Equity
Securities that are the subject of any Offer Notice by delivering written notice
thereof to the Corporation and the Selling Shareholder within 30 days after
receipt of the Corporation Notice (or the Offer Notice in the case of an Offer
Notice governed by paragraph (c)) with respect to such Transfer (the "Offer
Period"). In the event that any Non-Selling Shareholder accepts the Selling
Shareholder's offer, the purchase and sale of the Selling Shareholder's Equity
Securities shall be consummated at a closing that shall occur within 30 days
after the termination of the Offer Period or within such longer period as the
parties shall agree upon. To the extent that any Shareholder does not elect to
purchase all of its or his pro rata portion of the Equity Securities of the
Selling Shareholder that are the subject of any Offer Notice, any portion of the
Selling Shareholder's Equity Securities that remains available shall be offered
to those Shareholders (if any) that have elected to purchase all of such Equity
Securities that were covered by their Offer Percentage. Such Shareholders may
purchase all or part of the remaining portion of the Selling Shareholder's
Equity Securities in proportion to their relative Offer Percentages (adjusted to
exclude from the denominator of the First Refusal Offer Fraction, the Equity
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Securities attributable to any Shareholders not electing to purchase all of the
Equity Securities that are the subject of such Shareholder's Offer Percentages).
At the closing of the purchase and sale of such Equity Securities, each Non-
Selling Shareholder electing to purchase such Equity Securities shall pay for
the Equity Securities elected to be purchased by delivering the purchase price
therefor in immediately available funds or such other consideration as may have
been described in the Offer Notice against delivery of certificates representing
such Equity Securities duly endorsed for transfer.
(c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) above, in the event an
Offer Notice issued prior to the second anniversary of the date hereof relates
to Series C Common Stock, then such Series C Common Stock shall not be offered
to the Corporation as described in paragraph (a), but rather shall be offered to
the Non-Selling Shareholders at a price of $2.00 per share of Series C Common
Stock and otherwise upon the terms, conditions and procedures set forth in
paragraphs (a) and (b) above.
(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) above, Jeffrey T. Arnold
may transfer to third parties an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of his shares of
Common Stock in one or more transactions without providing any Offer Notice or
other notice regarding such proposed or actual transactions involving up to
1,000,000 shares of such stock, and neither the Corporation nor the Non-Selling
Shareholders shall have any right to purchase any of such shares offered and
sold by Arnold.
(e) In the event that the Non-Selling Shareholders do
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not elect to purchase all of the Equity Securities that are the subject of an
Offer Notice, the Selling Shareholder may, during the 90-day period immediately
following the Offer Period, subject to the other terms of this Agreement,
Transfer the remaining Equity Securities covered by the Offer Notice that were
not purchased by the Non-Selling Shareholders for such consideration and on such
other terms and conditions as were contained in the Offer Notice. Any such
Equity Securities not transferred within such 90-day period shall again become
subject to the provisions of this Section 5.3.
5.4 INVOLUNTARY TRANSFERS. In the event that the Equity Securities owned
by any Shareholder shall be subject to Transfer (the date of such Transfer shall
hereinafter be referred to as the "Transfer Date") by reason of (a) bankruptcy
or insolvency proceedings, whether voluntary or involuntary, (b) distraint,
levy, execution or other involuntary Transfer (including, in the case of an
Individual Shareholder, a Transfer in connection with a divorce proceeding) or
(c) death, then such Shareholder or the personal representative thereof shall
give the Corporation written notice thereof promptly upon the occurrence of such
event stating the terms of such proposed Transfer, the identity of the proposed
transferee and the price or other consideration, if readily determinable, for
which the subject Equity Securities are to be receipt, after the Corporation
otherwise obtains actual knowledge of such a proposed Transfer, the Corporation
will have the right to purchase (or to assign to the other Participating
Shareholders, pro rate, the right to purchase) all, but not less than all such
Equity
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Securities at the price and on the terms applicable to such proposed Transfer,
which right shall be exercised by written notice given by the Corporation to
such proposed transferror within 60 days following the Corporation's receipt of
such notice or, failing such receipt, the Corporation's obtaining actual
knowledge of such proposed Transfer. The closing of the purchase and sale of
such Equity Securities shall be held at the principal office of the Corporation
on a date to be established by the Corporation, which date shall in no event
shall be less than 10 nor more than 30 days from the date on which the
Corporation gives notice of its election to purchase the subject Equity
Securities. If the nature of the event giving rise to such involuntary Transfer
is such that no readily determinable consideration is to be paid for the
Transfer of such Equity Securities, the price to be paid by the Corporation (or
its assignees) shall be the then current Appraised Value.
5.5 REPURCHASE RIGHTS. (a) In the event any employee or officer of the
Corporation ceases to be an employee, officer or Director of the Corporation,
the Corporation may elect to repurchase all the Equity Securities held by such
person at the Appraised Value of such Equity Securities by delivering written
notice of the election to purchase such Equity Securities within 30 days
following the termination of such Person's status as an employee or officer of
the Corporation; provided, however, that if such employee or officer is a party
to a written agreement with the Corporation at the time of such termination, and
such agreement contains provisions regarding repurchase of securities, such
provisions of such agreement shall govern the parties' rights and
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duties with respect to repurchase of securities of the Corporation. In the event
the agreement of any Consultant or Distributor with the Corporation is
terminated for Cause (as defined in the relevant agreement) or any Director of
the Corporation is removed for cause as determined by the Board of Directors,
the Corporation may elect to repurchase all the Equity Securities held by such
person at the Appraised Value of such Equity Securities by delivering written
notice of the election to purchase to such person within 30 days following the
termination of such agreement or the removal of such Director. The closing of
the purchase and sale of any Equity Securities pursuant to this provision shall
be held at the principal office of the Corporation on a date to be established
by the Corporation, which date shall be no more than 30 days from the date the
Corporation gives notice of its election to purchase the Equity Securities in
question. The Corporation may elect to pay the Appraised Value of the Equity
Securities to be repurchased in accordance with this provision in cash in whole
or in part, or by executing and delivering to the appropriate Shareholder a
promissory note dated as of the closing date for the repurchase in a principal
amount equal to the aggregate Appraised Value for the Equity Securities being
repurchased, minus the amount of any cash paid to the Shareholder in question on
the applicable closing date (the "Repurchase Note"). The Repurchase Note shall
bear interest at the minimum rate of interest required by the applicable
provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, in effect at the
time the Repurchase Note is executed. Principal and interest on the Repurchase
Note shall be payable in three
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installments, as follows: (i) the first installment shall be due upon the first
anniversary of the date of the Repurchase Note in an amount equal to 50% of the
then outstanding principal and interest payable in connection with such note;
(ii) the second installment shall be due 18 months following the date of the
Repurchase Note in an amount equal to 50% of the then outstanding principal and
interest payable with respect to the such note; and (iii) the third installment
shall be due on the second anniversary of the date of the Repurchase Note in an
amount equal to the remaining outstanding principal and interest payable in
connection with such note; provided, however, that payments of principal due
under the Repurchase Note shall be repayable only out of such percentage of the
Corporation's net cash flow equal to the percentage of Equity Securities of the
Corporation being purchased; provided, further, that such restriction shall not
apply to the final payment of principal due under the Repurchase Note. The
Corporation's obligations under the Repurchase Note shall be secured by the
Equity Securities being purchased. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "net
cash flow" for any period shall mean the amount equal to the net income after
income taxes as shown on a statement of income for such period, plus any
depreciation deducted in determining net income for such period and any net loan
proceeds during such period, less any capital expenditures and payments of
principal under any indebtedness or other cash expenditures or payments not
deducted in computing net income during such period.
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ARTICLE VI
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
6.1 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The Shareholders hereby represent and
warrant with respect to themselves, both as of the date hereof and as of the
Closing Date, as follows:
(a) Investment Matters. Each Shareholder owns or is purchasing the
Common Stock solely for such Shareholder's own account, for investment, and not
with a view to any distribution thereof, and that such Shareholder will not
distribute such Common Stock (or any Equity Securities subsequently acquired by
such Shareholder that become subject to this Agreement) in violation of the
Securities Act or the applicable securities laws of any state. Each Shareholder
understands that the Common Stock has not been registered under the Securities
Act or the securities laws of any state and is being offered and sold pursuant
to an exemption from the registration requirements contained in the Securities
Act and, as a result, the Common Stock to be acquired by each Shareholder in
connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement must be held
indefinitely unless subsequently registered under the Securities Act and any
applicable state securities laws or unless an exemption from such registration
becomes or is available. Each Shareholder is financially able to hold the
Common Stock being purchased by such Shareholder for long-term investment,
believes that the nature and amount of the Common Stock being purchased by him
or it is consistent with such Shareholder's overall investment program and
financial position, recognizes that there are substantial risks involved in the
ownership of the Common Stock,
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and can afford a complete loss of such investment. Each Shareholder has had the
opportunity to ask questions of management and to review such information as
such Shareholder may deem necessary or appropriate in connection with
formulating an informed decision regarding its or his investment in the Common
Stock.
(b) Authority. The boards of directors of any Shareholders that are
corporations have duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Agreement
and the transactions contemplated hereby. Any Shareholder that is a corporation
has full power and authority to execute and deliver, and to perform its
obligations under, this Agreement. Any Shareholder that is a Partnership has
full partnership power and authority to execute and deliver, and to perform its
obligations under, this Agreement. The Individual Shareholders have reviewed
the terms of this Agreement, understand the intention of the parties in entering
into this Agreement and the scope and nature of their respective obligations
hereunder and have had the opportunity to review the terms of this Agreement and
any other agreements, documents and instruments to be executed and delivered in
connection herewith with their respective attorneys, accountants and investment
advisors to the extent deemed appropriate. This Agreement constitutes a valid
and binding obligation of the Shareholders, enforceable against them in
accordance with its terms, except as the enforceability thereof may be limited
by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting
the rights of creditors generally.
(c) Consents and Approvals. All authorizations, approvals and
consents, if any, required to be obtained from, and
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all registrations, declarations and filings, if any, required to be made with,
all governmental authorities and regulatory bodies to permit each Shareholder to
execute and deliver, and to perform its obligations under, this Agreement have
been obtained or made, as the case may be, and all such authorizations,
approvals, consents, registrations, declarations and filings are in full force
and effect. All terms and conditions contained in, or existing in respect of,
such authorizations, approvals, consents, registrations, declarations and
filings have been, to the extent necessary prior to the date of execution and
delivery hereof, fully satisfied and performed.
(d) No Violations. Neither the execution or delivery by each
Shareholder of this Agreement, nor the consummation by each Shareholder of the
transactions herein contemplated, nor the fulfillment by each Shareholder of the
terms and provisions hereof (i) will conflict with, violate or result in a
breach of, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any law, regulation,
order, writ, injunction, decree, determination or award of any court,
governmental department, board, agency or instrumentality or any arbitrator,
applicable to each Shareholder, (ii) will conflict with, violate or result in a
breach of, or constitute a default under, any of the terms, conditions or
provisions of the constituent documents of Shareholders that are corporations or
partnerships, (iii) will conflict with, violate or result in a breach of, or
constitute a default under, any of the terms, conditions or provisions of any
loan agreement, indenture, trust, deed or other agreement or instrument to which
each Shareholder is
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a party or by which it is bound or (iv) except as provided herein, result in the
creation or imposition of any lien, charge, security interest or encumbrance of
any nature whatsoever upon any of each Shareholder's property or assets
(including, without limitation, the Common Stock owned or to be acquired by each
Shareholder in connection with this Agreement). Each Shareholder is not in
default under any agreement to which it is a party which default could impair
its ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement.
(e) Corporate Opportunity. The Individual Shareholders have made
appropriate disclosure of their investment in the Corporation to any
corporation, trust, partnership or other entity to which they owe any fiduciary
duties. Such corporations, trusts, partnerships or other entities do not view
the Individual Shareholder's activities as usurping any opportunity to which
such corporations, partnerships, trusts or other entities may be entitled or as
otherwise providing the basis for the assertion of any claim that the purchase
of the Common Stock by each Individual Shareholder or the completion of the
transactions and agreements contemplated by this Agreement constitutes a breach
of any duty, statutory or otherwise, owned by each Individual Shareholder to any
such corporation, trust, partnership or other entity. To the extent that it is
required under any applicable laws or is customary under prevailing business
practices that formal action be taken by any such corporation, partnership,
trust or other entity to evidence or otherwise establish that the purchase by
each Individual Shareholder of the Common Stock does not constitute an
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opportunity which must first be offered to and rejected by any such corporation,
partnership, trust or other entity, all such formal action has been taken in
consultation with such entity's legal counsel, is in full force and effect as of
the date of this Agreement and has not been amended or modified in any material
respect.
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 TERMINATION. This Agreement shall terminate upon the earlier to occur
of (i) the written agreement of all of the undersigned holders of Equity
Securities, (ii) a Sale of the Corporation, (iii) an Initial Public Offering of
the Corporation's Common Stock, provided, however, that as a condition to the
Corporation's obligation to execute and deliver an underwriting agreement in
connection with any such Initial Public Offering, the Shareholders shall execute
and cause to be filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Georgia an
amendment to the Certificate to change all authorized shares (including shares
of unissued stock subject to unexercised or unvested options) and all issued or
outstanding shares of each series of Common Stock into one class of common stock
having the rights of the Series A Common Stock with each Shareholder receiving
one share of the new class of common stock for each share of Common Stock held
by each Shareholder as of the effective date of such amendment and by their
execution and delivery hereof, each Shareholder hereby appoints the then CEO of
the Corporation as such Shareholder's attorney-in-fact solely for the purpose of
executing and delivering any written consent of the
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Shareholder's necessary to approve such amendments to the Certificate or (iv)
the acquisition by a single purchaser of all of the issued and outstanding
Voting Securities.
7.2 WAIVERS. The failure at any time of any Shareholder to require
performance by any other Shareholder of any responsibility or obligation
required by this Agreement shall in no way effect a Shareholder's right to
require such performance at any time thereafter, nor shall the waiver by the
Shareholders or the Board of Directors of a breach of any provision of this
Agreement by any Shareholder constitute a waiver of any other breach of the same
or any other provision of this Agreement nor constitute a waiver of the
responsibility or obligation itself.
7.3 ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the successors and assigns of each party hereto. Neither this
Agreement nor any right (other than a right to receive the payment of the money)
or obligation hereunder may be assigned or delegated in whole or in part to any
other Person without the prior written consent of each Participating
Shareholder.
7.4 NOTICES. In any case where any notice or other communication is
required or permitted to be given hereunder (including, without limitation, any
change in the information set forth in this Section 7.4) such notice or
communication shall be in writing and (a) personally delivered, (b) sent by
registered United States mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (c)
transmitted by telecopy, confirmed by telephone or (d) sent by way of a
recognized overnight courier service, postage prepaid, return
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receipt requested with instructions to deliver on the next business day, in each
case as follows:
(a) If to the Corporation, to:
Endeavor Technologies Inc.
100 Lake Hearn Drive, Suite 310
Atlanta, Georgia 30342-1524
Attention: Jeffrey T. Arnold
with a copy to:
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, L.L.P.
400 Colony Square, Suite 2200
1201 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30361
Attention: Robert D. Pannell
(b) If to any Shareholder, to the address set forth below such
Shareholder's name on the signature pages hereto.
All such notices or other communications shall be deemed to have been
given or received (i) upon receipt if personally delivered, (ii) on the fifth
business day following posting if by registered United States mail, (iii) when
sent if by confirmed telecopy or (iv) on the next business day following deposit
with an overnight courier.
7.5 THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. Nothing in this Agreement, whether express or
implied, is intended or shall be construed to confer, directly or indirectly,
upon or give to any Person other than the Corporation, the Shareholders and
their respective Affiliates, any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under
or in respect of this Agreement or any covenant, condition or other provision
contained herein.
7.6 CHOICE OF LAW. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Georgia without giving
effect to the principles of conflict of
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laws thereof.
7.7 INTERPRETATION. Should a provision of this Agreement require judicial
interpretation, it is agreed that the judicial body interpreting or construing
the same shall not apply the assumption that the terms hereof shall be more
strictly construed against one party by reason of the rule of construction that
any instrument is to be construed more strictly against the party which itself
or through its agent prepared the same, it being agreed that the agents of all
the parties have participated in the preparation hereof equally.
7.8 SEVERABILITY. Should any provision of this Agreement be deemed in
contradiction with the laws of any jurisdiction in which it is to be performed
or unenforceability for any reason, such provision shall be deemed null and
void, but this Agreement shall remain in force in all other respects. Should
any provision of this Agreement be or become ineffective because of changes in
applicable laws or interpretation thereof or should this Agreement fail to
include a provision that is required as a matter of law, the validity of the
other provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. If such
circumstances arise, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith
appropriate modifications to this Agreement to reflect those changes that are
required by law.
7.9 ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT. The parties agree that the Equity
Securities are unique and that any failure to perform the obligations under this
Agreement will result in irreparable damage to the other parties and that in
addition, and not in lieu of any other legal or equitable remedies available,
specific performance
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of the obligations of the Shareholders hereunder may be enforced by a suit in
equity. Any action or proceeding brought by any party to this Agreement on its
own behalf, or on behalf of the Corporation, in connection with or relating to
this Agreement or any provision hereof shall be brought only in a federal or
state court of competent jurisdiction in the State of Georgia. Each of the
parties here, solely in connection with any such action or proceeding, does
hereby (a) submit to the jurisdiction of any such court, (b) waive any defense
of or relating to lack of jurisdiction with respect to any such action or
proceeding in any such court, (c) waive any defense of or relating to service of
process in any such action or proceeding in any such court and (d) irrevocably
appoints the Corporation as its agent to accept service of process in such
action, provided that if the Corporation is the party commencing such action or
proceeding, it shall give reasonably prompt notice thereof of the other party
named in such action or proceeding.
7.10 REFERENCES TO MONEY. References to "cash," "$," "Dollars" or other
money amounts refer to currency of the United States.
7.11 REFERENCES TO AGREEMENT. Any reference herein to this Agreement shall
be deemed to be a reference to such Agreement as the same may be modified,
varied, amended or supplemented from time to time by the Shareholders in
accordance with the provisions hereof. Unless the context otherwise expressly
requires, the words "herein," "hereof" and "hereunder" and other words of
similar importance refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any
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particular Article, Section or other subdivision.
7.12 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement and the other agreements and
documents contemplated herein, constitute the entire agreement between the
parties hereto and supersede any prior agreement or understanding between the
parties hereto whether oral or written, with respect to the matters contemplated
hereby.
7.13 HEADINGS, ETC. The Article and Section headings in this Agreement,
and the table of contents included herein, are inserted for convenience of
reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
Whenever the context shall require, each terms stated in either the singular or
plural shall include the singular and the plural. References herein to
masculine, feminine or neuter pronouns shall be construed to refer to another
gender when the context may require.
7.14 COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
7.15 SURVIVAL. The provisions of Sections 4.2 and 4.3 and all
representations and warranties made herein shall survive the execution and
delivery of this Agreement and any termination of this Agreement for a period of
two years following the effective date of any such termination.
7.16 AMENDMENTS. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a
written instrument executed by Shareholders holding both (i) a majority of the
issued and outstanding Series A Common Stock and (ii) a majority of issued and
outstanding Participating Securities, without prior notice to the other
Shareholders. Upon
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delivery to the Corporation of an instrument amending the Agreement executed by
the requisite number of Shareholders in accordance with the preceding sentence,
the Corporation shall execute such instrument and all Shareholders shall be
bound thereby. The Corporation shall promptly provide a copy of such instrument
to each Shareholder.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have duly executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first above written.
ENDEAVOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
------------------------------
Jeffrey T. Arnold
Chief Executive Officer
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SHAREHOLDERS:
/s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold /s/ Jouko J. Rissanen
--------------------------- ------------------------------
Jeffrey T. Arnold Jouko J. Rissanen
Address: Address:
___________________________ ______________________________
___________________________ ______________________________
/s/ Lucius E. Burch, III /s/ Robert A. Frist, M.D.
--------------------------- ------------------------------
Lucius E. Burch, III Robert A. Frist, M.D.
Address: Address:
___________________________ ______________________________
___________________________ ______________________________
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Pursuant to Section 4.1 of this Agreement each undersigned has executed
this Agreement for the limited purpose of subjecting herself and her community
property interest in Equity Securities to the applicable provisions of this
Agreement.
___________________________ ______________________________
___________________________ ______________________________
___________________________ ______________________________
___________________________ ______________________________
___________________________ ______________________________
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SCHEDULE
TO
RESTATED SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED
PARTIES TO RESTATED SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Jeffrey T. Arnold
Jouko J. Rissanen
Lucius E. Burch, III
Robert A. Frist
J. Rex Fuqua
Fuqua Holdings I, L.P.
K. Robert Draughon
U. Bertram Ellis
The Joel Company
Melkus Partners, Ltd.
S. Taylor Glover
Woodlane L.L.C.
R. Kenyon Wells
Louis P. Ferrero
Stephens, Inc., Custodian for
James C. Gilstrap IRA
Fred C. Goad
Jim D. Kever Annuity Trust II
Peachtree Allergy and Asthma Clinic Profit Sharing Plan
Donald C. McLean, M.D.
Boland T. Jones
J. Fleming Norvell
IRA FBO J. Fleming Norvell, Smith Barney as Rollover Custodian
Robert L. Jones U/A DTD. 2/29/96
Michael A. Jones
Michael L. Tittle
Werner Born
Timothy C. Berry
B.T. Alex. Brown Incorporated, as Custodian for
IRA FBO Jeffrey Alan Allred
B.T. Alex. Brown Incorporated, as Custodian for
IRA FBO Patrick G. Jones
GFKK Partnership
Robert A. Jetmundsen
Richard E. Otto
George W. Baker
Cam Garner
George W. Baker, Jr.
Kim Lund
Austin Mahon
Robert S. Galante
James C. Gilstrap
Joseph L. Mathias IV
Apex Ventures, L.P.
certifiedemail.com, Inc.
Premiere Technologies, Inc.
HBO & Company of Georgia
Matria Healthcare, Inc.
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EXHIBIT 10.48
FIRST AMENDMENT
TO
RESTATED SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
OF
ENDEAVOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT ("First Amendment"), dated as of the 15th day of
December, 1997, is made and entered into by and among Endeavor Technologies, a
Georgia corporation (the "Corporation"), Jeffrey T. Arnold ("Arnold"), Jouko J.
Rissanen ("Rissanen"), Lucius E. Burch, III ("Burch"), Robert A. Frist
("Frist"), Premiere Technologies, Inc. ("Premiere"), and the parties named or to
be named on the signature pages hereto (collectively with Arnold, Rissanen,
Burch and Frist, the "Shareholders"), in respect of the RESTATED SHAREHOLDERS
AGREEMENT (the "Original Agreement," and, as amended by this First Amendment,
the "Agreement").
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, in connection with the issuance and sale by the Corporation
to Premiere of 1,100,000 shares of Series E Common Stock of the Corporation, it
has been agreed that Premiere is to be added as a Shareholder under the
Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Shareholders have agreed to certain changes in the
constitution of the Board of Directors, as set forth in this Amendment;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are
acknowledged, the parties hereto, subject to the terms and conditions set forth
below, hereby agree as follows:
1. Premiere. Premiere is hereby added as a "Shareholder" for
purposes of the Agreement. For purposes of Section 1.17 of the Agreement,
"Equity Securities" shall include, without limitation, the Series E Common Stock
of the Corporation. Exhibit A to the Agreement (as referred to in Article II of
the Agreement) is hereby updated as provided in Exhibit A hereto. For purposes
of Section 1.29 of the Agreement, "Participating Securities" shall include,
without limitation, the Series E Common Stock of the Corporation.
2. Board of Directors. Section 3.1 of the Agreement is hereby
amended by replacing the phrase "seven Directors" with the phrase "at least
seven Directors" and by adding the following paragraph (e), to provide as
follows:
"(e) For so long as Premiere owns at least 3% of the
Corporation's Equity Securities on a Fully Diluted Basis, Premiere
shall be entitled to designate one Director."
References in Section 3.2 of the Agreement to "Arnold, Rissanen, Burch and
Frist," as the Shareholders individually entitled to
designate one or more Directors pursuant to Section 3.1 of the Agreement, shall
hereafter be to "Arnold, Rissanen, Burch, Frist and Premiere," as the context
requires.
3. Fundamental Corporate Transactions. Section 3.4 of the Agreement
is hereby amended by changing the phrase "at least five Directors" with the
phrase "a majority of the Directors then in office, including at least five of
the Directors designated by Arnold, Rissanen, Burch, Frist and Premiere as
provided in Section 3.1 hereof." The following paragraph (i) is hereby added to
Section 3.4 of the Agreement:
(i) Action by the Board of Directors to set designations, voting
powers, preferences, relative rights, qualifications, limitations and
restrictions of or for any Special Stock which are or would be
materially more favorable to the holders thereof than any class or
series of Common Stock then already authorized, as determined by the
Board of Directors at the time.
4. Competition. Section 4.2 of the Agreement shall not apply to
Premiere as a Shareholder.
5. Effectiveness. As provided in Section 7.16 of the Original
Agreement, this Amendment shall be effective on the first date it has been
executed by Shareholders holding (i) a majority of the issued and outstanding
Series A Common Stock and (ii) a majority of issued and outstanding
Participating Securities, provided that the Series E Common Stock to be issued
and sold by the Corporation to Premiere shall not be considered Participating
Securities for such purpose.
6. Further Amendment. The Agreement may be amended or modified in
such a manner as to adversely and disparately affect the rights of Premiere as a
Shareholders, relative to other Participating Shareholders, only if, in addition
to the requirements of Section 7.16 of the Original Agreement, Premiere consents
in writing to such amendment or modification.
7. Survival. Except as expressly provided otherwise in this
Amendment, all other terms and conditions of the Original Agreement shall remain
in full force and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have duly executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first above written.
ENDEAVOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
---------------------------
Jeffrey T. Arnold
Chief Executive Officer
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SHAREHOLDERS:
FINN PARTNERS
/s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold /s/ Jouko J. Rissanen
--------------------------- --------------------------------
Jeffrey T. Arnold By: Jouko J. Rissanen
Address: Address:
___________________________ ________________________________
___________________________ ________________________________
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/s/ Lucius E. Burch, III
--------------------------- ________________________________
Lucius E. Burch, III Robert A. Frist, M.D.
Address: Address:
___________________________ ________________________________
___________________________ ________________________________
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___________________________ ________________________________
S. Taylor Glover J. Rex Fuqua
Address: Address:
___________________________ ________________________________
___________________________ ________________________________
___________________________ Fuqua Holdings I, L.P.
K. Robert Draughon By Fuqua Holdings, Inc.
Address:
___________________________ By:_____________________________
___________________________ J. Rex Fuqua, President
Melkus Partners, Ltd. ________________________________
Joel C. Gordon
Address:
By:________________________ ________________________________
Kenneth L. Melkus ________________________________
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have duly executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first above written.
____________________________ Woodlane L.L.C.
U. Bertram Ellis, Jr.
By:_____________________________
Address: J. Littleton Glover
____________________________
____________________________ Address:
________________________________
________________________________
____________________________ ________________________________
R. Kenyon Wells Louis P. Ferrero
Address: Address:
____________________________ ________________________________
____________________________ ________________________________
____________________________ ________________________________
James C. Gilstrap Robert L. Jones
Address: Address:
____________________________ ________________________________
____________________________ ________________________________
____________________________
Michael A. Jones
Address:
____________________________
____________________________
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have duly executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first above written.
PREMIERE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By: /s/ Patrick G. Jones
------------------------------
Its: Senior Vice President
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Address:
3399 Peachtree Road, N.E.
Lenox Building, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30326
To change, upon occupancy of the
Lenox Building by The Corporation
to Suite 700
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EXHIBIT 10.49
SECOND AMENDMENT TO RESTATED
SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
OF
WEBMD, INC.
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT, made and entered into as of the 24th day of August,
1998 by and among WebMD, Inc., a Georgia corporation, formerly known as Endeavor
Technologies, Inc. (the "Company"); HBO & Company of Georgia, a Delaware
corporation (the "Purchaser"); and Jeffrey T. Arnold, Jouko J. Rissanen, Lucius
E. Burch, III, Robert A. Frist and Premiere Technologies, Inc. (collectively
with the Purchaser, the "Shareholders").
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Company and certain shareholders of the Company are parties to
a certain Restated Shareholders Agreement of the Company dated October 18, 1996,
as amended by that certain First Amendment to Restated Shareholders Agreement of
Endeavor Technologies, Inc., dated December 15, 1997 (as amended, the "Restated
Shareholders Agreement"), pursuant to which such shareholders set forth the
terms and conditions pursuant to which the Company would be organized and the
business of the Company would be operated;
WHEREAS, the Company desires to sell, and the Purchaser desires to acquire,
six hundred sixty-seven thousand (667,000) shares (the "Purchased Shares") of
Series A Preferred Stock of the Company (the "Preferred Stock") pursuant to the
terms and conditions of a certain Investment Agreement dated August 24, 1998 by
and between the Company and the Purchaser (the "Investment Agreement");
WHEREAS, it is a condition to the Purchaser's obligation to invest in the
Company pursuant to the terms of the Investment Agreement that certain of the
Shareholders amend the Restated Shareholders Agreement to provide the Purchaser
with certain rights of first refusal regarding any series of the common stock of
the Company owned by them or issuable to them upon exercise of options held by
them;
WHEREAS, the Restated Shareholders Agreement provides that it may be
amended or modified only by a written instrument executed by parties thereto
holding both (i) a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of Common
Stock, without series designation, of the Company and (ii) a majority of issued
and outstanding "Participating Securities" (as defined in the Restated
Shareholders Agreement), without prior notice to the other Shareholders; and
WHEREAS, the parties signatory hereto represent the requisite number of
shares necessary to effect an amendment to the Restated Shareholders Agreement,
which is amended by virtue of this Second Amendment.
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NOW, THEREFORE, to induce the Purchaser to enter into the Investment
Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto do hereby agree
as follows:
1. Addition of the Purchaser. The parties hereto agree that this
Second Amendment shall constitute an amendment to the Restated Shareholders
Agreement such that Purchaser shall be deemed to be a party to such agreement,
but only for purposes of Section 5.3 (Right of First Refusal) thereof and that
such agreement is hereby amended to permit the same, with the Purchaser being
deemed a "Participating Shareholder," a "Shareholder" and the holder of "Equity
Securities" (each as defined in the Restated Shareholders Agreement) and being
entitled to all rights and benefits provided for therein; provided that such
Section 5.3 shall not be applicable to a sale or proposed sale by Purchaser of
Preferred Stock.
2. Definition of Corporation. Section 1.13 of the Restated
Shareholders Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
1.13 "CORPORATION" shall mean WebMD, Inc., a Georgia corporation,
formerly known as Endeavor Technologies, Inc.
3. Definition of Equity Securities. Section 1.17 of the Restated
Shareholders Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
1.17 "EQUITY SECURITIES" shall mean any capital stock of the
Corporation or any securities convertible into, or exercisable or
exchangeable for, capital stock of the Corporation, currently outstanding
or issued in the future, including, without limitation, the Common Stock
and the Series B, Series C, Series D and Series E Common Stock and the
Series A Preferred Stock of the Corporation and any options or warrants to
acquire any of the foregoing.
4. Definition of Common Stock.
(a) Section 1.38 of the Restated Shareholders Agreement shall be
deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
1.38 "COMMON STOCK" shall mean the Common Stock, without series
designation, of the Corporation.
(b) All references to "Series A Common Stock" shall be replaced with
"Common Stock" in the Restated Shareholders Agreement, the reference to "Common
Stock" in Section 5.3(d) of the Related Shareholders Agreement shall be changed
to refer to "Series D Common Stock," and the references in Section 6.1 of the
Restated Shareholders Agreement to "Common Stock" shall be changed to refer to
"Equity Securities."
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5. Calculation of Offer Percentage. The last two sentences of
Section 5.3(a) of the Restated Shareholders Agreement shall be deleted in their
entirety and replaced with the following:
Following receipt of the Corporation Notice, each Non-Selling
Shareholder shall have a period of 30 days to elect to purchase a
portion of such Equity Securities which the Corporation has not
elected to purchase equal to the product of (i) the number of Equity
Securities subject to such Offer Notice multiplied by (ii) a fraction
(the "First Refusal Offer Fraction"), the numerator of which is the
total number of Equity Securities (which shall mean, in the case of
Equity Securities that are convertible into, or exercisable or
exchangeable for, shares of Common Stock the number of shares of
Common Stock into or for which such Equity Securities are convertible,
exercisable or exchangeable) held by such Non-Selling Shareholder on
the date of the Offer Notice, and the denominator of which is the
total number of Equity Securities (which shall mean, in the case of
Equity Securities that are convertible into, or exercisable or
exchangeable for, Shares of Common Stock the number of shares of
Common Stock into or for which such Equity Securities are convertible,
exercisable or exchangeable) held by all Non-Selling Shareholders on
such date (the "Offer Percentage"), for such consideration and upon
such terms and conditions as are described in the Offer Notice;
provided, however, that any Offer Notice issued with respect to
Series C Common Stock prior to October 18, 1998 shall be governed by
paragraph (c) below.
6. Amendment of Restated Shareholders Agreement. Section 7.16 of
the Restated Shareholders Agreement shall be amended by adding the following to
the end of such section:
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no amendment hereto that
adversely affects the rights of HBO & Company of Georgia, a
Delaware corporation ("HBOC"), shall be effective unless the
written instrument evidencing such amendment is executed by
HBOC.
7. Amendment. Except to the extent expressly amended by the terms
of this Second Amendment, all terms and conditions of the Restated Shareholders
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with these terms.
This Second Amendment may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified only by
written instrument executed by the parties hereto.
8. Governing Law. This Second Amendment shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without reference to its
principles regarding conflicts of laws.
9. Counterparts. This Second Amendment may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which shall constitute one agreement, binding on
the parties hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed or caused to be executed
this Second Amendment as of the day and year first written above.
WEBMD, INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
---------------------------------------
Jeffrey T. Arnold
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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HBO & COMPANY OF GEORGIA
By: /s/ Russell G. Overton
---------------------------------------
Russell G. Overton
Senior Vice President
Corporate Planning and
Business Development
/s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
-------------------------------------------
JEFFREY T. ARNOLD
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FINN PARTNERS
By: /s/ Jouko J. Rissanen
----------------------------------------
Name: Jouko J. Rissanen
Title: General Partner
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LUCIUS E. BURCH, III
ROBERT A. FRIST
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PREMIERE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey A. Allred
-------------------------------------------
Name: Jeffrey A. Allred
Title: Executive Vice President of Strategic
Development
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EXHIBIT 10.50
THIRD AMENDMENT TO RESTATED
SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
OF
WEBMD, INC.
THIS THIRD AMENDMENT is made and entered into as of the 1st day of
September, 1998.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, WebMD, Inc., a Georgia corporation, formerly known as Endeavor
Technologies, Inc. (the "Company"), and certain shareholders of the Company are
parties to that certain Restated Shareholders Agreement of the Company dated
October 18, 1996, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Restated
Shareholders Agreement of Endeavor Technologies, Inc., dated December 5, 1997
and as amended by that certain Second Amendment to Restated Shareholders
Agreement of WebMD, Inc. dated August 24, 1998 (as amended, the "Restated
Shareholders Agreement"), pursuant to which shareholders of the Company set
forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which the Company would be organized
and the business of the Company would be operated;
WHEREAS, the Company desires to sell to Matria Healthcare, Inc. (the
"Purchaser"), and the Purchaser desires to acquire, One Hundred Thirty-Four
Thousand (134,000) shares of Series A Preferred Stock of the Company pursuant to
the terms and conditions of a certain Investment Agreement dated September 1,
1998 by and between the Company and the Purchaser (the "Investment Agreement");
WHEREAS, the Purchaser desires that the Restated Shareholders Agreement be
amended;
WHEREAS, the Restated Shareholders Agreement provides that it may be
amended or modified only by a written instrument executed by parties thereto
holding both (i) a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of Common
Stock, without series designation, of the Company and (ii) a majority of issued
and outstanding "Participating Securities" (as defined in the Restated
Shareholders Agreement); and
WHEREAS, the parties signatory hereto represent the requisite number of
shares necessary to effect an amendment to the Restated Shareholders Agreement,
which is amended by virtue of this Third Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, to induce the Purchaser to enter into the Investment
Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto do hereby agree
as follows:
1. Section 4.2 of the Restated Shareholders Agreement, which is entitled
"Competition," shall not apply to the Purchaser.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed or caused to be executed
this Third Amendment as of the day and year first written above.
WEBMD, INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
-----------------------------------
Jeffrey T. Arnold
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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HBO & COMPANY OF GEORGIA
By: /s/ Jay Gilbertson
------------------------------------
Name: Jay Gilbertson
---------------------------
Title: President, COO and CFO
--------------------------
/s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
---------------------------------------
JEFFREY T. ARNOLD
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FINN PARTNERS
By: /s/ Jouko J. Rissanen
------------------------------------
Name: Jouko J. Rissanen
------------------------------
Title: General Partner
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/s/ Lucius E. Burch, III
---------------------------------------
LUCIUS E. BURCH, III
/s/ Robert A. Frist
---------------------------------------
ROBERT A. FRIST
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PREMIERE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By:____________________________________
Name:______________________________
Title:_____________________________
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EXHIBIT 10.51
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO RESTATED
SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT
OF
WEBMD, INC.
THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO RESTATED SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT is made and
entered into as of the 21st day of January, 1999.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, WebMD, Inc., a Georgia corporation, formerly known as
Endeavor Technologies, Inc. (the "Company"), and certain shareholders of the
Company are parties to that certain Restated Shareholders Agreement of the
Company dated October 18, 1996, as amended by that certain First Amendment to
Restated Shareholders Agreement of Endeavor Technologies, Inc., dated December
5, 1997, as amended by that certain Second Amendment to Restated Shareholders
Agreement of WebMD, Inc. dated August 24, 1998, and as amended by that certain
Third Amendment to Restated Shareholders Agreement of WebMD, Inc. dated
September 1, 1998 (as amended, the "Restated Shareholders Agreement"), pursuant
to which shareholders of the Company set forth the terms and conditions pursuant
to which the Company would be organized and the business of the Company would be
operated;
WHEREAS, the Company may desire to sell to certain purchasers (the
"Purchasers"), and the Purchasers may desire to acquire, shares of Series B or
Series C Preferred Stock of the Company pursuant to the terms and conditions of
Investment or Stock Purchase Agreements by and between the Company and such
Purchasers (the "Investment Agreements");
WHEREAS, such Purchasers may desire that the Restated Shareholders
Agreement be amended;
WHEREAS, the Restated Shareholders Agreement provides that it may be
amended or modified only by a written instrument executed by parties thereto
holding both (i) a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of Common
Stock, without series designation, of the Company and (ii) a majority of issued
and outstanding "Participating Securities" (as defined in the Restated
Shareholders Agreement); and
WHEREAS, the parties signatory hereto represent the requisite number
of shares necessary to effect an amendment to the Restated Shareholders
Agreement, which is amended by virtue of this Fourth Amendment;
NOW, THEREFORE, to induce the Purchasers to enter into the Investment
Agreements, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto do hereby agree
as follows:
1. The Restated Shareholders Agreement, in the form attached hereto
as Exhibit A, is the agreement between the Company and the shareholders of the
Company with respect to the subject matter thereof and is currently in full
force and effect.
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2. Section 4.2 of the Restated Shareholders Agreement, which is
entitled "Competition," shall not apply to any Purchaser that the Chief
Executive Officer or President may designate, such designation to be evidenced
conclusively by the execution of either of such officers of a joinder agreement
or other similar agreement with respect to the Shareholders Agreement that
specifically excludes any of such Purchasers from the operation of Section 4.2.
3. Section 5.1(e) of the Restated Shareholders Agreement shall be
deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
"Notwithstanding Section 5.3 or part (d) of this Section 5.1, any
Shareholder may Transfer all or any portion of any Equity Securities owned by
such Shareholder (i) to such Shareholder's spouse, parents, children, or
siblings, in the case of a Shareholder who is an individual, (ii) to a trust
established by the Shareholder for the benefit of such Shareholder's spouse,
parents, children, siblings and/or a charitable organization (as defined by
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended), (iii) by
means of a bona fide gift to a charitable organization, (iv) to the owners of
such Shareholder, in the case of a Shareholder which is a corporation,
partnership or other entity, (v) to the beneficiaries or other participants upon
its dissolution, if such Shareholder is a profit-sharing or other employee
benefit plan, (vi) any other corporation or partnership, all of the issued and
outstanding Voting Securities or voting interests of which are owned directly by
the transferring Shareholder, or (vii) any other Person approved by a majority
of the Shareholders, provided, that (x) the other requirements for an effective
Transfer, as set forth in parts (a), (b) and (c) of this Section 5.1, are
fulfilled in connection with any such Transfer described in (i) (vi) above, (y)
such donee or transferee agrees to be bound by any future modifications to the
Agreement and (z) any shares of Equity Securities so transferred shall remain
subject to the terms of the Agreement, and for purposes of Section 5.3 hereof,
such donee or transferee shall shall be treated as if a "Shareholder" and for
purposes of Sections 5.4 and 5.5 hereof, the Equity Securities held by such
donee or transferee shall remain subject to Sections 5.4 and 5.5 with respect to
involuntary Transfers by the transferring Shareholder or the transferring
Shareholder's termination of employment, respectively."
The Company and the Shareholders hereby agree that any Transfers (as
defined in the Restated Shareholders Agreement) occurring prior to the date of
this Fourth Amendment which would have complied with Section 5.1(e) as amended
by this Fourth Amendment had it been in effect at the time of such Transfer
shall be ratified and approved, shall not be void and shall remain in full force
and effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed or caused to be executed
this Fourth Amendment as of the day and year first written above.
WEBMD, INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
-------------------------------------
Jeffrey T. Arnold
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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HBO & COMPANY OF GEORGIA
By: /s/ Albert J. Bergonzi
-------------------------------------
Name: Albert J. Bergonzi
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Title: President
------------------------------
/s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
-------------------------------------
JEFFREY T. ARNOLD
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PREMIERE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By: /s/ Patrick G. Jones
-------------------------------------
Name: Patrick G. Jones
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Title: Senior Vice President
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EXHIBIT 10.52
SHAREHOLDERS' AGREEMENT
THIS SHAREHOLDERS' AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), made as of this 24th day
of August, 1998, by and among Jeffrey T. Arnold ("Arnold"), T. Blake Whitney
("Whitney"), K. Robert Draughon ("Draughon"), W. Michael Heekin ("Heekin"), and
Bruce A. Springer ("Springer"; together with Arnold, Whitney, Draughon and
Heekin being collectively referred to hereinafter as the "Managers" and
individually as a "Manager"); HBO & COMPANY OF GEORGIA, a Delaware corporation
(the "Purchaser"; the Purchaser and the Managers being referred to hereinafter
collectively as the "Shareholders"); and WEBMD, INC., a Georgia corporation,
formerly known as Endeavor Technologies, Inc. (the "Company");
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, Arnold currently owns in the aggregate 3,000,000 shares of the
Company's Common Stock, no par value per share, and 900,000 shares of the
Company's Common Stock Series D, no par value per share, and is the Founder of
the Company and currently serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer;
WHEREAS, Whitney, Draughon, Heekin and Springer currently serve in
executive or otherwise key positions with the Company, and the Company has
granted them options for the purchase of an aggregate of 1,165,000 shares of the
Company's Common Stock Series D;
WHEREAS, Draughon owns 50,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock Series
D;
WHEREAS, the Purchaser and the Company have entered into a certain
Investment Agreement dated August 24, 1998 (the "Investment Agreement"),
pursuant to which the Purchaser has agreed to purchase a total of 667,000 shares
(the "Purchased Shares") of Series A Preferred Stock, no par value per share, of
the Company ("Preferred Stock");
WHEREAS, it is a condition of the Purchaser's obligation to invest in the
Company under the terms of the Investment Agreement that the parties agree upon
certain matters with respect to the election of a director to be designated by
the Purchaser and certain rights of co-sale regarding any series of common stock
of the Company (hereinafter, "Common Stock") owned by them as of the date
hereof, issuable to them upon exercise of options or otherwise subsequently
acquired by them and addressing certain matters relating to the governance of
the Company;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained,
to induce the Purchaser to enter into the Investment Agreement, and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the Company and the Shareholders do hereby agree as follows:
1. Purchaser Board Nominee.
1.1 Purchaser Board Nominee. At the meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Company (the "Board") next succeeding the date hereof, or at a special
meeting of shareholders called for such purpose (which may be among other
purposes), the Board of Directors or the
Shareholders, as the case may be, shall cause Jay P. Gilbertson or, in lieu of
Mr. Gilbertson, such other person as may be designated in writing by the
Purchaser to serve as the member of the Board to be elected by the holders of
the Preferred Stock in accordance with the designations thereof until the third
(3rd) anniversary hereof (regardless of any automatic conversion of such
Preferred Stock into Common Stock upon an Initial Public Offering) and to serve
as a member of the Board until the next election of directors of the Company.
During such period, at any time that the shareholders of the Company shall have
the right to vote for directors of the Company, then, and in each such event
each of the Shareholders shall vote the shares of stock held of record or
controlled by such Shareholder to elect Mr. Gilbertson or, in lieu of Mr.
Gilbertson, such other person as may be designated in writing by the Purchaser,
to the Board. Any vote taken to fill any seat vacated by the resignation of the
director elected pursuant to this Section 1.1 shall be subject to the provisions
of this Section 1.1.
1.2 Not Assignable. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.2 hereof,
the Purchaser shall have no right to assign its rights pursuant to this Section
1, and no Permitted Transferee (as herein defined) of the Purchaser shall
acquire any right to exercise such rights.
2. Right of Co-Sale.
2.1 Grant of Right of Co-Sale. If the Purchaser does not elect to
exercise the right of first refusal (the "Right of First Refusal") provided in
Section 5.3 of the Restated Shareholders Agreement of the Company dated October
18, 1996, as amended from time to time (the "Shareholders Agreement") then the
Purchaser shall have a right of co-sale (as described in Subsection 2.2) with
respect to any shares of Common Stock (the "Subject Shares") of a Manager (the
"Selling Manager") that such Manager proposes to sell, assign, gift or otherwise
transfer (the "Right of Co-Sale").
2.2 Notice of Proposed Transfer. Before effecting any proposed transfer
of Common Stock subject to Section 2.1 above, the Selling Manager shall give
written notice to the Company and the Purchaser describing fully the proposed
transfer, including the number of shares of Common Stock proposed to be
transferred, the name and address of the proposed transferee(s) and the proposed
transfer price, and the fair market value of any proposed non-cash consideration
as provided in Section 3 hereof, which may be the same notice as is provided in
Section 5.3 of the Restated Shareholders Agreement (the "Transfer Notice"). The
Transfer Notice shall contain an accurate summary of the offer of the proposed
transferee(s), which must be a bona fide offer.
2.3 Exercise of Right of Co-Sale. The Right of Co-Sale shall entitle the
Purchaser to cause the Selling Manager to include in the proposed transfer
described in the Transfer Notice, in substitution for an equal number of Subject
Shares, a number of shares of Common Stock held by the Purchaser equal to the
Co-Sale Number (as defined below), which shares may include Common Stock of any
series issued to the Purchaser during the Co-Sale Period (as defined below), on
the terms and conditions (including price per share) set forth in the Transfer
Notice (such shares being referred to as the "Co-Sale Shares"). The Purchaser
may exercise the Right of Co-Sale by delivering to the Selling Manager and the
Company notice of such election (the "Election Notice") during the forty (40)-
day period immediately following the delivery of the Transfer Notice described
in Subsection 2.2 (the "Co-Sale Period"). As used herein, the "Co-Sale Number"
with respect to the Purchaser means the number of shares of Common Stock equal
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to the product obtained by multiplying (i) the aggregate number of Subject
Shares by (ii) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of shares of
Common Stock held by the Purchaser at the time of the sale or transfer plus the
number of shares of Common Stock then issuable to the Purchaser upon conversion
of any Preferred Stock or upon exercise of any warrant held by the Purchaser at
the time of the sale or transfer, and the denominator of which is the total
number of shares of Common Stock owned by the Selling Manager and the Purchaser
(including for such purpose all shares of Common Stock issuable to the Purchaser
upon conversion of any Preferred Stock or upon exercise of any warrant held by
the Purchaser) at the time of the sale or transfer; provided, however, that if
Sirrom Investments, Inc. ("Sirrom") shall exercise the right of co-sale it has
been granted pursuant to that certain Stock Purchase Warrant dated August 29,
1997 issued originally to Sirrom Capital Corp., the assignor to Sirrom (the
"Sirrom Warrant"), then the denominator of the fraction described in (ii) above
shall be the total number of shares of Common Stock owned by the Selling
Manager, the Purchaser and Sirrom (which shall mean in the case of the
Purchaser, all shares of Common Stock then owned by the Purchaser and all shares
of Common Stock into which shares of Preferred Stock may be converted by the
Purchaser and, in the case of Sirrom, all shares of Common Stock either owned by
Sirrom or issuable pursuant to the Sirrom Warrant) at the time of the sale or
transfer. The exercise or non-exercise of the Right of Co-Sale hereunder shall
not adversely affect the right of the Purchaser to participate in subsequent
sales of Subject Shares to which such right is granted under Subsection 2.1
hereof.
2.4 Closing of Sales. The Purchaser, if exercising its Right of Co-Sale,
may sell its Co-Sale Shares to the proposed transferee(s) (or the Company or the
non-selling Shareholders (the "Remaining Shareholders"), as the case may be,
should the Right of First Refusal be exercised), and the Selling Manager may
sell such portion of the Subject Shares as remains after exercise by the
Purchaser of its Right of Co-Sale, all on the terms and conditions otherwise
described in the Transfer Notice. The closing of such purchase and sale of such
Subject Shares and the Co-Sale Shares to such proposed transferees (or the
Company or the Remaining Shareholders, as the case may be) shall be held
simultaneously at such place and at such date and time as determined pursuant to
the provisions of the Shareholders Agreement should the Right of First Refusal
be exercised, or as agreed upon by the Selling Manager and the proposed
transferee(s) should the Right of First Refusal not be exercised. Such closing
shall take place not more than one hundred twenty (120) days following delivery
of the Transfer Notice. If the Purchaser has exercised its Right of Co-Sale, at
such closing, the Selling Manager shall remit or cause to be remitted to the
Purchaser that portion of the sale proceeds to which the Purchaser is entitled
by reason of the Purchaser's exercise of the Right of Co-Sale. To the extent
that any prospective purchaser, or purchasers, prohibit such assignment or
otherwise refuse to purchase Co-Sale Shares from the Purchaser, the Selling
Manager shall not sell to such prospective purchaser or purchasers any Subject
Shares unless and until, simultaneously with such sale, the Selling Manager
shall purchase such Co-Sale Shares from the Purchaser. Any proposed transfer on
terms or conditions differing materially from those described in the Transfer
Notice, as well as any proposed transfer by the Selling Manager after expiration
of such one hundred twenty (120)-day period, shall again require compliance by
the Selling Manager with the procedures hereof.
3. Non-Cash Consideration for Transfers. In the event the consideration
proposed to be paid to the Selling Manager as described in the Transfer Notice
referred to in Section 2.2 hereof includes non-cash consideration, the Transfer
Notice shall state the fair market value thereof,
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which valuation shall be conclusive and binding on the Purchaser in the absence
of a timely challenge made in accordance with this Section 3. The Purchaser may,
within ten (10) days after delivery of the Transfer Notice, by written notice to
the Selling Manager, challenge such valuation by specifying the Purchaser's
valuation of such non-cash consideration. In the case of such a challenge, the
value of non-cash consideration shall be determined by averaging the values set
by the Transfer Notice and by the Purchaser, provided that the difference
between the two values is within ten percent (10%) of the higher of such values.
If such difference is not equal to or less than such 10% amount, then the
Selling Manager and the Purchaser shall agree upon one independent appraiser,
who shall determine the fair market value of the non-cash consideration for
these purposes. In the event that such parties are unable to agree upon such an
appraiser, the parties agree that the American Arbitration Association ("AAA")
shall be employed to choose an independent appraiser and shall use their best
efforts to cause AAA to designate an independent appraiser within a maximum of
fourteen (14) days, and such person shall promptly determine the fair market
value of the non-cash consideration for these purposes. In the event the
appraisal process is utilized, (i) the party whose valuation of the shares less
closely approximates the value determined by the appraiser, measured by absolute
dollar amounts and not by percentages, shall pay all costs of the independent
appraiser and (ii) the relevant time periods for the consummation of any
transfer shall be tolled from the time a challenge is made to the Selling
Manager's valuation of the non-cash consideration until the independent
appraiser determines the fair market value thereof.
4. Agreement's Application to Transferees.
4.1 Permitted Transferees. The Right of Co-Sale described in Section 2
hereof shall not apply to (i) any pledge of shares of Common Stock made pursuant
to a bona fide loan transaction that creates a mere security interest; (ii) any
transfer of shares of Common Stock by gift or bequest or through inheritance to,
or for the benefit of, any ancestor or descendant, or the spouse or any ancestor
or descendant of the spouse, of a Manager; (iii) any transfer of shares of
Common Stock by a Manager to a trust for the benefit of any person described in
clause (ii), (iv) up to 550,000 shares of Common Stock currently held by Arnold
to Jouko J. Rissanen and (v) the exchange by Arnold of up to an additional
100,000 shares of Common Stock currently held by him for shares of common stock
of certifiedemail.com, Inc. held by the chief executive officer of that company
(persons to whom or which the transfers described in this Subsection 4.1 are
made being referred to herein as "Permitted Transferees"); provided, however,
that each Permitted Transferee, other than a Permitted Transferee taking through
inheritance or pursuant to clauses (iv) and (v) above, shall be subject to the
terms of Subsection 4.3 below. Such transferred Common Stock shall remain
subject to the terms of this Agreement, and, for purposes of Sections 1, 2 and
3 hereof, such donee or transferee shall be treated as a "Manager."
4.2 Rights and Duties of Transferees. The provisions hereof shall be
binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of the Shareholders. Except
as limited by this Agreement and by the Investment Agreement, all rights,
remedies and entitlement of the Shareholders hereunder may be assigned in full
or in part to any Permitted Transferee or Permitted Transferees of any shares of
capital stock of the Company together with the securities being assigned.
4.3 Written Agreement. All transferees of any capital stock owned on the
date hereof by the Managers, or of any capital stock issued upon exercise of any
options or as dividends with respect to any of such capital stock, or of any
interest therein, other than a transferee who is
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already a party hereto, shall be required as a condition of such transfer to
agree in writing that they will receive and hold such shares of capital stock or
interest therein subject to the provisions of this Agreement. For such purposes,
transferees of any Manager shall be subject to the rights and obligations of
such Manager provided for in this Agreement. Any sale or transfer of any such
shares shall be void unless the provisions of this Subsection 4.3 are met.
5. Agreement to Co-Operate. Each Manager agrees that, in the event the
Purchaser takes any action to exercise or enforce its rights under this
Agreement or the Investment Agreement, such Manager shall take such actions in
his capacity as an officer or shareholder of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries as the Purchaser may reasonably request, subject only to such
obligations as such Manager may have as a matter of law, or pursuant to the
order of any court having jurisdiction over such Manager, to furnish support to
the Purchaser in such exercise or enforcement, to cause the Company to comply
with its obligations in respect thereof, to prevent the Company or any
subsidiary thereof from doing anything to defeat or diminish the Purchaser's
rights and remedies, and not knowingly to become a party to any proceeding
whereby the Company or any such subsidiary does anything to defeat or diminish
such rights or remedies.
6. Miscellaneous.
6.1 Legends. In addition to any legends required by applicable securities
laws, all certificates representing any shares, or rights to acquire shares, of
capital stock of the Company subject to the provisions of this Agreement shall
have endorsed thereon legends substantially as follows:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE
SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF A CERTAIN SHAREHOLDERS' AGREEMENT
DATED AUGUST _24, 1998, TO WHICH THE REGISTERED HOLDER, OR
HIS OR ITS PREDECESSOR IN INTEREST, IS A PARTY, WHICH
AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN VOTING RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
OF SALE AND PURCHASE. SUCH AGREEMENT IS ON FILE AT THE
PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE ISSUER AND AFFECTS THE
TRANSFERABILITY OF THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS
CERTIFICATE.
6.2 Transfers in Violation of Agreement. The Company shall not (a)
transfer on its books any shares of capital stock that shall have been sold or
transferred in violation of any of the provisions set forth in this Agreement,
or (b) treat as owner of such shares, or accord the right to vote as such owner,
or pay dividends to, any transferee to whom any such shares shall have been so
transferred.
6.3 Further Instruments. The parties agree to execute such further
instruments and to take such further action as may reasonably be necessary to
carry out the intent of this Agreement. Each Shareholder agrees upon the
written request of the Company to issue promptly an estoppel certificate to the
Company or entity designated by the Company as to facts reasonably required by
such entity pertaining to the rights and obligations of the respective parties
under this Agreement.
6.4 Termination. Unless provisions of this Agreement are earlier
terminated pursuant to their terms, this Agreement shall terminate and shall be
of no further force or effect upon the
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soonest to occur of (a) the passage of twenty (20) years; (b) the written
consent of the holders of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the then outstanding
shares of Preferred Stock and two-thirds (2/3) of the then outstanding shares of
Common Stock, the holders of which are subject to this Agreement; (c) except
with respect to Section 1 hereof, immediately prior to the closing of an Initial
Public Offering as defined in the Company's Articles of Incorporation; and (d)
with respect to Section 1 hereof, the third (3rd) anniversary of the date
hereof.
6.5 Gender. Any pronoun used herein shall be deemed to cover all genders.
6.6 Titles. The titles of the sections of this Agreement are for
convenience of reference only and are not to be considered in construing this
Agreement.
6.7 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but all of which together
shall constitute one instrument.
6.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the provisions of
the law of the State of Georgia, without reference to its principles of
conflicts of laws.
6.9 Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the full and
entire understanding and agreement among the parties with regard to the subjects
hereof. Neither this Agreement nor any term hereof may be amended, waived,
discharged or terminated orally, except by a written instrument signed by all
parties hereto.
6.10 Notices. Except where telephonic notice is expressly permitted
herein, any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and
shall be deemed effectively given upon personal delivery or three (3) business
days after deposit in the United States Postal Service, by certified mail,
return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to the other party hereto
at his or its address hereinafter shown below his or its signature or at such
other address as such party may designate by like notice to all other parties
hereto.
6.11 Stock Dividends. If, from time to time, during the term of this
Agreement there is any stock dividend, stock split or similar other change in
the character or amount of any of the outstanding capital stock of the Company,
then in such event any and all such new, substituted or additional securities to
which the Shareholders are entitled by reason of their ownership of capital
stock shall be immediately subject or entitled to the terms of this Agreement
with the same force and effect as the shares of capital stock presently subject
to this Agreement.
6.12 Subsequent Issuances and Purchases. All shares of capital stock that
are issued to or purchased by any Manager after the date hereof, including
without limitation, any obtained by exercise of any stock option or warrant
previously granted or granted hereafter to a Manager, shall become immediately
subject or entitled to the terms of this Agreement without further action by the
parties to this Agreement.
6.13 Additional Parties. Each of the Managers agrees that all shares of
Common Stock issued to him pursuant to stock options or warrants held by him
currently or granted to him in the future shall be subject to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. The Company shall not issue, and the Shareholders
shall vote their shares of Common Stock and Preferred Stock in an effort to
prevent the Company from issuing, any shares or grant any options, warrants or
similar
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rights for the purchase of shares of the Company's capital stock hereafter to
any future executive officer of the Company unless, as a condition thereto, such
person is or becomes a party to this Agreement and assumes all the obligations
of a "Manager" hereunder.
6.14 Severability. Any provision hereof that is prohibited or
unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective
to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the
remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any
jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any
other jurisdiction. To the extent permitted by law, the parties hereto waive
any provision of law that renders any such provision prohibited or unenforceable
in any respect.
[SIGNATURES APPEAR ON IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PAGE]
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[SIGNATURES TO SHAREHOLDERS' AGREEMENT]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement either
themselves or by their duly authorized representatives as of the day and year
first written above.
/s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
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JEFFREY T. ARNOLD, individually
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Address: 3399 Peachtree Road, NE #400
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Atlanta, GA 30326
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/s/ T. Blake Whitney
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T. BLAKE WHITNEY, individually
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Address: 3399 Peachtree Road, NE #400
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Atlanta, GA 30326
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__________________________________________
/s/ K. Robert Draughon
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K. ROBERT DRAUGHON, individually
Address: 3399 Peachtree Road, NE #400
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Atlanta, GA 30326
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__________________________________________
/s/ W. Michael Heekin
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W. MICHAEL HEEKIN, individually
Address: 3399 Peachtree Road, NE #400
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Atlanta, GA 30326
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/s/ Bruce A. Springer
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BRUCE A. SPRINGER, individually
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Address: 3399 Peachtree Road, NE #400
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Atlanta, GA 30326
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HBO & COMPANY OF GEORGIA
By: /s/ Russell G. Overton
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RUSSELL G. OVERTON
Senior Vice President
Corporate Planning and Business Development
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Address: 301 Perimeter Center North.
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
WEBMD, INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey T. Arnold
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JEFFREY T. ARNOLD
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Address: 400 The Lenox Building
3399 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
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EXHIBIT 21.1
SUBSIDIARIES OF WEBMD, INC.
Endeavor Technologies, Inc.
Telemedics, Inc.
EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions "Selected
Consolidated Financial Data" and "Experts" and to the use of our report dated
July 21, 1998, in the Registration Statement (Form S-1) and related Prospectus
of WebMD, Inc. for the registration of shares of its common stock.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
January 28, 1998
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EXHIBIT 23.3
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors
Sapient Health Network, Inc.:
We consent to the use of our report dated November 18, 1998 in the WebMD
Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on or about January 28, 1999 relating to the balance sheets of
Sapient Health Network, Inc. as of September 30, 1997 and 1998, and the
related statements of operations, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for
the period from November 21, 1995 (date of inception) through September 30,
1996 and each of the years in the two-year period ended September 30, 1998 and
to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus.
Our report dated November 18, 1998 contains an explanatory paragraph that
states that the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has
a net capital deficiency, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of that uncertainty.
/s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Portland, Oregon
January 28, 1999
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EXHIBIT 23.4
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the inclusion in the WebMD registration statement on Form S-1 of
our report dated March 6, 1998, except for Notes 8 and 9, for which the date
is January 18, 1999, on our audits of the financial statements of Direct
Medical Knowledge, Inc. as of December 31, 1997 and for the year then ended
and for the period from May 24, 1995 (date of incorporation) to December 31,
1997. The financial statements of Direct Medical Knowledge, Inc. for the
period from May 24, 1995 (date of incorporation) to December 31, 1996 were
audited by other auditors, and our report relies on the report of these other
auditors insofar as it relates to this period. Our report contains an
explanatory paragraph about Direct Medical Knowledge, Inc.'s recurring losses
and negative cash flows from operations which raise substantial doubt about
Direct Medical Knowledge, Inc.'s ability to continue as a going concern. We
also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts."
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
San Francisco, California
January 27, 1999
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EXHIBIT 23.5
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form S-1 of our
report dated January 16, 1999 with respect to the Financial Statements of
Direct Medical Knowledge, Inc., for the period from May 24, 1995 (date of
incorporation) to December 31, 1995, and of our report dated February 7, 1997,
except for Note 1(J), Note 3 and Note 5 as to which the date is January 16,
1999 with respect to the Financial Statements of Direct Medical Knowledge,
Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1996.
We also consent to the references to our report under the caption "Experts."
/s/ Berg & Company
January 27, 1999
San Francisco, California
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ARTICLE 5
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MULTIPLIER: 1,000
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|
|
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PERIOD TYPE
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12 MOS
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9 MOS
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FISCAL YEAR END
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DEC 31 1997
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DEC 31 1997
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PERIOD START
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JAN 01 1998
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JAN 01 1998
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PERIOD END
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DEC 31 1998
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SEP 30 1998
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CASH
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2,696
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11,737
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SECURITIES
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0
|
0
|
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RECEIVABLES
|
0
|
0
|
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ALLOWANCES
|
0
|
0
|
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INVENTORY
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0
|
1,956
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CURRENT ASSETS
|
153
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1,320
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PP&E
|
76
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2,290
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DEPRECIATION
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(3)
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(114)
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TOTAL ASSETS
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9,190
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17,222
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CURRENT LIABILITIES
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5,044
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1,667
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BONDS
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0
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0
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PREFERRED MANDATORY
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0
|
0
|
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PREFERRED
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0
|
12,015
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COMMON
|
9,354
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17,376
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OTHER SE
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(5,208)
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(13,836)
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TOTAL LIABILITY AND EQUITY
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9,190
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17,222
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SALES
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0
|
75
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TOTAL REVENUES
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0
|
75
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CGS
|
0
|
0
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TOTAL COSTS
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0
|
0
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OTHER EXPENSES
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2,594
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14,516
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LOSS PROVISION
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0
|
0
|
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INTEREST EXPENSE
|
725
|
177
|
|
INCOME PRETAX
|
(3,319)
|
(14,618)
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INCOME TAX
|
0
|
0
|
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INCOME CONTINUING
|
(3,319)
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(14,618)
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DISCONTINUED
|
(1,030)
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7,719
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EXTRAORDINARY
|
0
|
(930)
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CHANGES
|
0
|
0
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NET INCOME
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(4,349)
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(7,829)
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EPS PRIMARY
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(0.52)
|
(0.67)
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EPS DILUTED
|
0
|
0
|
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