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ADVERTISER AGREEMENT
THIS ADVERTISER AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is between
Support Analysis Software, Inc. ("SASI"), with offices at
111 Rockville Pike, Suite 980, Rockville Maryland 20850, and the
individual or organization identified in the application form ("Advertiser").
Pursuant to this Agreement, Advertiser is contracting for:
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The
purchase of online advertising online from SASI ("Host");
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The
delivery and display of Advertiser's advertising materials
and linked URLs ("Advertiser") on certain websites
owned or leased by SASI; and
BY CLICKING THE "I AGREE" BUTTON ADVERTISER AGREES TO BE BOUND
BY ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND THIS
AGREEMENT WILL FORM A BINDING CONTRACT BETWEEN ADVERTISER AND
SASI. IF ADVERTISER DOES NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE CLICK "I DO NOT AGREE".
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Advertiser Representations and Warranties:
Advertiser represents and warrants that:
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It
is the owner of all right, title and interest in, or is
validly licensed to use, the entire contents and subject
matter and Intellectual Property Rights (as defined
below) contained in or displayed on the Advertiser;
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The Advertiser is free of any "worm", "virus" or other
destructive programming or device that could impair or
injure any data, computer system, software, property,
person or entity;
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The Advertiser does not violate any applicable laws or
regulations, including without limitation, false or
deceptive or comparative advertising laws, gaming and
gambling laws, competition laws, and criminal laws;
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The Advertiser does not contain any misrepresentation,
or content that is defamatory or violates any rights of
privacy or publicity;
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The Advertiser does not and will not infringe any
Intellectual Property Rights or other proprietary
rights;
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The Advertiser and the Advertiser do not produce or
provide any adult content, including without limitation,
any content that is in violation of applicable obscenity
and child pornography laws;
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The Advertiser and the Advertiser do not engage in,
promote or facilitate illegal or legally questionable
activities such as pirating and hacking;
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Advertiser shall not engage in any restricted activities
described in this Agreement; and
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Advertiser has the right to grant to SASI and the
Publishers, and does hereby grant, the right and license
to transmit to, use, reproduce, display, distribute and
track the Advertiser and Campaigns on the SASI Website
Websites.
For the purposes of this Agreement, "Intellectual Property
Rights" means all world-wide intellectual and industrial
property rights, whether existing now or in the future,
including without limitation copyrights, trade-marks, patents,
inventions, industrial designs, trade secrets and information of
a confidential nature, and all registrations and applications
therefor.
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TRAFFICKING:
Advertisers ad on the SASI Website requires between 0-3
business days after Advertiser has purchased their
advertisement. All Campaigns placed on the SASI Website are
subject to SASI Website capacity limitations which include
software, hardware, bandwidth, Inventory availability,
payment terms, credit history, Advertiser performance, and
market pricing limitations. Advertiser hereby grants SASI
the right to extend the end date of the Advertisement, in
SASI's discretion, to complete delivery of the contracted
terms.
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QUALITY CONTROL:
SASI reserves the right to refuse service to any new or
existing Advertiser, in its sole discretion, with or without
cause. SASI reserves the right, in its sole discretion and
without liability, to reject, omit or exclude any Advertiser
for any reason at any time, with or without notice to the
Advertiser and regardless of whether such Advertiser was
previously accepted or published. SASI does not accept
Advertiser from Advertisers that produce or provide adult
content. Advertiser (advertising content and linked URLs)
shall not include nudity, partial nudity or adult language.
Advertisers shall not engage in, promote or facilitate
illegal activities. SASI may in its sole discretion refuse
or restrict use of any Advertiser that it deems appropriate
or requires special handling.
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EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION:
Advertiser grants SASI the exclusive right to provide sales
representation on Advertiser's behalf in order to solicit,
market and sell Content and Campaigns to Publishers and
Websites that are members of the SASI Website. Advertiser
shall not, directly or indirectly, approach or otherwise
solicit sales of Advertiser's Content to Publishers and
Websites that are members of the SASI Website.
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CAMPAIGN ACCOUNTING:
Campaigns purchased by Advertiser in the SASI Website are
served, tracked and reported by SASI. Unless otherwise
stated in the IO, SASI shall be the governing counting
authority, and all prepaid and billed amounts due shall be
based on the numbers tracked by SASI.
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INDEMNITIES, LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY, WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS
a.
Indemnification:
Advertiser is solely responsible for any legal liability arising
out of or relating to:
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The Advertiser and/or
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Any content or material to which users can link
through the Advertiser.
Advertiser hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless
SASI and its affiliates and Publishers, and their respective
officers, directors, agents and employees from and against all
claims, actions, liabilities, losses, expenses, damages, and
costs (including, without limitation, reasonable legal fees)
that may at any time be incurred by any of them by reason of any
claims, suits or proceedings
c.
For libel, defamation, violation of right of privacy or
publicity, Intellectual Property Right infringement or other
infringement of any third party right, fraud, false advertising,
misrepresentation, product liability or violation of any law,
statute, ordinance, rule or regulation throughout the world in
connection with the Advertiser or the Advertiser;
d.
Arising out of any material breach by Advertiser of any duty,
representation or warranty under any agreement with SASI; or
e.
Relating to a contaminated file, virus, worm, Trojan horse or
other destructive programming or device originating from the
Advertiser.
b.
Limitations of Liability:
0.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SASI BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, FAILURE TO
REALIZE EXPECTED SAVINGS, INABILITY TO USE ANY WEBSITE OR OTHER
COMPUTER PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR ECONOMIC LOSS OF
ANY KIND, EVEN IF SASI HAS BEEN ADVISED OF OR COULD HAVE
REASONABLY FORESEEN SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE OCCURRING. NEITHER SASI
NOR ITS PUBLISHERS WILL BE SUBJECT TO ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER
FOR
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ANY FAILURE TO PROVIDE REFERENCE OR ACCESS TO
ALL OR ANY PART OF THE ADVERTISER DUE TO SYSTEMS
FAILURES OR OTHER TECHNOLOGICAL FAILURES OF SASI
OR OF THE INTERNET;
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DELAYS IN DELIVERY AND/OR NON-DELIVERY OF
ADVERTISER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DIFFICULTIES WITH A PUBLISHER OR WEBSITE,
DIFFICULTIES WITH A THIRD-PARTY SERVER, OR
ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTION; AND
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ERRORS IN CONTENT OR OMISSIONS IN ANY
ADVERTISER.
1.
SASI'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY UNDER OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT
SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED:
(A) FOR ANY ONE CLAIM, AN AMOUNT NO GREATER THAN THE AMOUNTS
PAID BY ADVERTISER TO SASI IN THE THREE CALENDAR MONTHS
IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM; AND (B)
IN THE AGGREGATE WITH RESPECT TO ALL CLAIMS UNDER OR RELATED TO
THIS AGREEMENT, THE AGGREGATE OF ALL PAYMENTS MADE TO SASI BY
ADVERTISER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL SASI BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUESTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE OR KIND.
c.
Warranty Disclaimer:
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, SASI AND ITS
PUBLISHERS DO NOT MAKE AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, TITLE, THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
INCIDENTAL TO SERVICES RENDERED BY SASI, SERVICES PROVIDED BY
SASI OR ANY OUTPUT OR RESULTS THEREOF, AND THOSE ARISING BY
STATUTE OR OTHERWISE IN LAW FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF
TRADE. SASI AND ITS PUBLISHERS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS REGARDING THE
PAYMENTS OR REVENUES THAT MAY BE GENERATED AND ANY ECONOMIC OR
OTHER BENEFIT THAT ADVERTISER MAY OBTAIN BY PARTICIPATION IN
THIS AGREEMENT.
d.
Application:
The limitations, exclusions and disclaimers in this Agreement
shall apply irrespective of the cause of action, demand or
claim, including without limitation, breach of contract, tort
(including negligence), fundamental breach or breaches, failure
of essential purpose, or any other legal or equitable theory.
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TERMINATION:
This Agreement may be terminated by SASI immediately if
Advertiser is in breach of this Agreement or fails to
disclose, conceals or misrepresents itself in any way. This
contract shall automatically terminate at end of contract
term unless there has been a breach of this agreement by
Advertiser.
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GENERAL
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Entire Agreement and Interpretation:
This Agreement, including all attachments which are incorporated
herein by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and
supersedes and replaces all prior and contemporaneous
understandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding such
subject matter. Sections 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10 shall survive
expiration or early termination of this Agreement and remain in
full force and effect. Failure by either party to enforce any
provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of
future enforcement of that or any other provision. Any waiver of
any provision of this Agreement shall be effective only if in
writing and signed by the parties. If for any reason a court of
competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to
be unenforceable, that provision of the Agreement shall be
enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the
intent of the parties, and the remainder of this Agreement shall
continue in full force and effect. Headings used in this
Agreement are for ease of reference only and shall not be used
to interpret any aspect of this Agreement. In addition to terms
that are negotiated and documented separately from this
Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts and in electronic form, each of which shall be
deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall
be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.
a.
Relationship: The parties are independent contractors and
nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to create any agency,
employment, partnership, joint venture or other relationship
between the parties and neither SASI nor Advertiser shall hold
itself out as the agent of the other, except as otherwise
specified in this Agreement.
b.
Excusable Delays:
Neither party shall be liable to the other for delays or
failures in performance resulting from causes beyond the
reasonable control of that party, including, but not limited to,
acts of God and natural disasters, labor disputes or
disturbances, material shortages or rationing, riots, acts of
war, governmental regulations, communication or utility
failures, server malfunction or casualties.
c.
Modifications:
SASI reserves the right to change any conditions of this
contract at any time. Advertiser is responsible for complying
with any changes to the SASI Advertiser Agreement within 10
business days from the date of change. Any modification of any
provision of this Agreement shall be effective only if in
writing and acknowledged by the parties, including without
limitation, by means of electronic agreement.
d.
Assignment:
Advertiser may not assign this Agreement, in whole or in part,
without written consent from SASI. Any attempt to assign this
Agreement without such consent will be null and void.
e.
Governing Law:
This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws in force in the State of Maryland Further, The
Advertiser affirms that they are in good standing with the
Maryland State Bar.
f.
Ability to Enter into Agreement:
By executing this Agreement, Advertiser warrants that Advertiser
(or an authorized representative of Advertiser) is at least 18
years of age and has all legal capacity and authority to enter
into this binding Agreement on behalf of Advertiser.
ACCEPTANCE
ADVERTISER HEREBY AFFIRMS THAT ADVERTISER HAS READ THIS
AGREEMENT AND AGREES TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BY
SELECTING "I AGREE" WHEN SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION FORM, AND
THIS AGREEMENT WILL FORM A BINDING CONTRACT BETWEEN ADVERTISER
AND SASI. IF ADVERTISER DOES NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, SELECT "I DO NOT AGREE".
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