(CLIENT) (i) acknowledges its receipt of the Ronin Media Group (Hereafter referred to as Ronin MG) Terms and Conditions of Service below (the “Terms and Conditions”), (ii) agrees that CLIENT is bound by these Terms and Conditions with respect to all transactions between Ronin MG and CLIENT, (iii) agrees that these Terms and Conditions shall govern Ronin MG’s performance of the services under the Client Services Agreement between Ronin MG and CLIENT, (the “Agreement”), and (iv) agrees that these Terms and Conditions are incorporated into the Agreement.
1. Services: Ronin MG shall perform the services for CLIENT as set forth in the Agreement (the “Services”). Any time frames or delivery dates, if any, included in the Agreement with respect to the Services are premised on CLIENT’s full and complete cooperation with Ronin MG.
2. Fees: In consideration for the performance of the Services by Ronin MG, CLIENT shall pay to Ronin MG the fee set forth in the Agreement (“Associated Fees”) in accordance with the payments terms set forth in the Agreement.In the event that completion of the Services is unreasonably delayed or the Services are terminated for any reason other than a breach of the Agreement by Ronin MG or for unforeseeable conditions beyond the reasonable control of the parties, the outstanding balance of the Associated Fees shall be immediately due and payable. All sumspayable under this Agreement are exclusive of all sales, use and similar taxes and charges. Any late payment of the Associated Fees shall accrue interest until paid at the lesser of (i) twelve percent (12%) per annum, or (ii) the maximum interest allowable under applicable law. In addition, if CLIENT fails to make any payments hereunder by the applicable due date, Ronin MG may suspend its performance of the Services and terminate the Agreement, without in any way relieving CLIENT from paying any outstanding amount and interest.
3. Reimbursements: In addition to the Associated Fees, CLIENT shall reimburse Ronin MG for any and all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with Ronin MG’s performance of the Services. Such reimbursement shall be due and payable by CLIENT within thirty (30) days after Ronin MG provides CLIENT supporting documentation of the costs and expenses to be reimbursed. Ronin MG shall be under no obligation to advance any costs or expenses on behalf of CLIENT.
4. Term: The term of the Agreement shall be as set forth in the Agreement.
5. Confidential Information: The parties hereto acknowledge that in connection with the Agreement, each party (“Receiving Party”) will receive Confidential Information (as defined herein) of the other party (“Disclosing Party”). The Receiving Party shall not use, nor will it allow its employees, contractors, representative or agents to use, any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party for any purpose other than in connection with the Agreement. For purposes hereof, “Confidential Information” shall mean any confidential or proprietary ideas, information, knowledge and designs furnished or disclosed (whether in writing, verbally or by any other means) by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party. The term “Confidential Information” shall not include any information which the Receiving Party can demonstrate (i) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of adisclosure by the Receiving Party in breach of the terms of the Agreement, or (ii) becomes available to the Receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a source that is not bound by a confidentiality agreement with, or other contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality to, the Disclosing Party.
6. Indemnity: CLIENT shall indemnify and hold harmless Ronin MG to the fullest extent permitted by law from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, actions, proceedings, settlements, arbitration or on investigations or threatsthereof, and expenses related thereto (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses) (collectively, “Liabilities”), based upon, relating to or arising out of Ronin MG’s performance of the Services, except such Liabilities resulting from Ronin MG’s willful misconduct or gross negligence. The provisions of this Paragraph 6 shall survive the termination of the Agreement.
7. Disclaimer; Limitations: Ronin MG makes no express or implied representations or warranties regarding the Services. Ronin MG does not in any way guarantee the effect of the Services on the performance or results of CLIENT’s business. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Agreement or otherwise, under no circumstances shall Ronin MG be liable for any indirect, special, consequential, punitive or incidental damages, lost profits or loss of reputation or goodwill, lost data or content, cost of cover or business interruption, whether foreseeable or unforeseeable, based upon or arising from any claim by CLIENT for breach of express or implied warranty, breach of contract, misrepresentation, negligence, tort or otherwise. In no event shall the aggregate liability which Ronin MG may incur in any action or proceeding relating to the Agreement or any related transactions exceed the aggregate amount of the Fees received by Ronin MG under the Agreement. No action orproceeding may be brought by CLIENT or any other party against Ronin MG for any claim, loss, liability or alleged cause of action of any kind or nature whatsoever, however caused or occurred, under this Agreement or in connection with the Services, unless brought within twelve (12) months after the termination of this Agreement.
8. Client Cooperation: CLIENT shall provide to Ronin MG the information, materials, co-operation and assistance that Ronin MG may reasonably request from time to time in order to perform the Services. CLIENT warrants that any and all content, information and materials CLIENT or a third party supplies to Ronin MG shall be complete and accurate in all material respects and shall not infringe the rights of any third party. CLIENT is solely and exclusively responsible for the content and any other materials created, uploaded, transmitted, delivered or otherwise provided by CLIENT or any third party in connection with the Services and Ronin MG makes no representations and warranties regarding the same. CLIENT shall be responsible for obtaining all rights and clearances necessary to use the work product derived from the Services.
9. Internet: Ronin MG makes no guarantees that any given user or visitor will be able to access CLIENT’s digital channels (including e-mails, online accounts and platforms, “Digital Channels”) at any given time. Ronin MGshall not be liable in any way to CLIENT or any third party for failure of accessibility to the Digital Channels.
10. Ownership of Materials: Upon full payment of the Associated Fees, all materials, work product and deliverables prepared for CLIENT or purchased for CLIENT’s account hereunder in connection with the Services will be CLIENT’s sole and exclusive property, as a “work for hire” under applicable law, except for the Pre-Existing Property (as defined herein). Ronin MG shall at all times retain sole and exclusive ownership to the Pre-Existing Property. As used herein, “Pre-Existing Property” shall mean any and all trademarks, trade names, copyrights, trade secrets and other intellectual property created by or for Ronin MG, or licensed by Ronin MG, prior to the date hereof or separate of the Services rendered hereunder.
11. Independent Contractor: Ronin MG is an independent contractor and not an agent, employee or partner of CLIENT.This Agreement does not create a fiduciary relationship between the parties. Neither party has the authority to act for or bind the other party. Ronin MG shall be solely responsible for the manner and hours in which Ronin MG performsthe Services under the Agreement. CLIENT acknowledges and agrees that (i) Ronin MG is providing the Services on a non-exclusive basis, and (ii) Ronin MG may currently or in the future render services (including services similar tothe Services) to other persons or entities, which may or may not compete with CLIENT.
12. Notices: All notices and other communications in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing transmitted by telecopy or electronic mail or to such other address or to such other person as either party shall have last designated by such notice to the other party. Each such notice or other communication shall be effective, if given by facsimile or electronic mail, when transmitted to the applicable number or email address and the sender receives confirmation of receipt.
13. Promotion: CLIENT agrees that Ronin MG may identify CLIENT (including through use of its logo) as a customer of Ronin MG on Ronin MG’s website and include CLIENT in Ronin MG’s customer list.
14. Miscellaneous: This Agreement (including these Terms and Conditions) sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, arrangements, and understandings, written or oral, relating thereto. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Conditions, the Agreement or any exhibit or attachment hereto or thereto, these Terms and Conditions shall govern. Neither party shall have the right to assign any of its rights or obligations under the Agreement. No amendment or waiver of the Agreement shall be effective, binding, or enforceable unless in writing and signed by both parties hereto, in the case ofan amendment, or by the party or parties waiving its or their rights, in the case of a waiver. The Agreement is binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the successors and permitted assigns of the parties. Neither party shall be liable to the other party for a breach under the Agreement arising from unforeseeable conditions which are beyond the reasonable control of a party. The Agreement shall be construed and interpreted pursuant to the laws of the State of Connecticut, with regard to conflicts of laws principles. The parties agree to submit and consent to the jurisdiction ofthe Federal and state courts of the State of Connecticut, Fairfield County, in any dispute between the parties. In the event of litigation or similar proceedings between the parties, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred by the prevailing party.
