6. End Customer.
End Customers are the customers of AnyClub. Reseller agrees to provide complete information about End Customers to AnyClub and to facilitate the customer relationship between AnyClub and all End Customers.
7. End Customer Sales and Fees.
AnyClub shall handle the invoicing and fee collection related to the sale of Software and Services to End Customers, as well as any additional fees arising from increased usage of Software and Services by End Customers. Reseller acknowledges that all sales are subject to AnyClub's acceptance and that AnyClub may require End Customers to execute a Services Agreement or other necessary documents as per the Reseller Guidelines or AnyClub's requirements. Reseller agrees not to misrepresent the requirements for End Customers to receive Solutions and Services or bypass any mandatory requirements.
8. Delivery of Product and Services.
AnyClub is responsible for assigning and distributing logon IDs, passwords, and authentication tokens to Reseller.
9. Marketing and Promotion.
9.1 Promotion
Reseller will use its best efforts to market and promote the Software to End Users in the Market, which may include attending trade shows, listing the Software in Reseller's product lists and other marketing materials, advertising the Software in trade journals and other appropriate publications, and distributing AnyClub's press releases and other promotional materials in the Market at AnyClub's request.
9.2 Marketing Practices
Reseller agrees to promote the Software and Services in good faith, in a professional manner, and in compliance with all laws, regulations, and Reseller Program Guidelines. Reseller must not misrepresent or offer warranties beyond AnyClub's existing Terms of Service or Services Agreement. Reseller acknowledges that it is not an agent of AnyClub and has no authority to bind AnyClub. Reseller warrants that all information provided to AnyClub, including in the reseller application, is accurate and complete. AnyClub reserves the right to terminate this Agreement if Reseller breaches any of these representations or warranties, or if AnyClub, in its sole discretion, determines that Reseller's conduct or activities harm the reputation or goodwill of AnyClub, its Software and Services, or any AnyClub Trademarks.
9.2 Compliance
Reseller will obtain all necessary permits and licenses at its sole cost and expense and comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in connection with this Agreement, including export laws.
9.3 Personal Dat
Reseller will maintain appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any End User data collected, accessed, or processed in connection with this Agreement against unauthorized or unlawful use, disclosure, processing, or alteration. Reseller will act in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations at all times during the term of this Agreement.
10. Confidential information, and non-compete.
10.1 Handling of Confidential Information. Reseller agrees to keep all Confidential Information strictly confidential and use it only for the purposes expressly authorized by this Agreement. Unless otherwise permitted in this Agreement, Reseller will not disclose any Confidential Information to any third party and will handle it with at least the same degree of care as it would its own confidential information of similar importance. Without prior written consent from AnyClub, Reseller shall not use, copy, or reproduce any portion of the Confidential Information. If Reseller is required by law to disclose Confidential Information, it shall promptly notify AnyClub and cooperate with AnyClub in taking appropriate measures to protect the Confidential Information. Reseller shall also make such disclosure in a manner that provides the maximum protection possible to the Confidential Information.
10.2 Non-Compete Covenant. Reseller agrees that for a period of five (5) years following the Effective Date, it will not develop, either for itself or for any other person or entity, any product or functionality that competes with any of the features or functions of the Software. The Parties agree that this covenant is necessary to protect AnyClub's rights, title, and interest in the Software and the value of AnyClub's investment in the Software.
11. Disclaimer of warranties.
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES, IF ANY, MADE TO THE END USER IN THE APPLICABLE EULA, ANYCLUB MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES RELATING TO SOFTWARE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ANYCLUB DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION CONCERNING SOFTWARE OR THE MEDIA ON WHICH PRODUCTS ARE SUPPLIED. RESELLER WILL MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ON BEHALF OF ANYCLUB.
12. Limitation of liability.
ANYCLUB'S LIABILITY TO RESELLER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT OR IN TORT, IS LIMITED TO THE PRICE PAID BY RESELLER FOR THE COPY OF THE SOFTWARE THAT GIVES RISE TO THE CLAIM. ANYCLUB WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING LOSS OF BUSINESS, REVENUE, PROFITS, USE, DATA OR OTHER ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE), HOWEVER CAUSED AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF ANYCLUB HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL APPLY EVEN IF ANY EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
13. Indemnification.
13.1 Reseller will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AnyClub from any and all claims, damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of litigation, arising from Reseller's acts or omissions related to its activities under this Agreement. This includes but is not limited to Reseller's breach of this Agreement or Reseller's misrepresentations about AnyClub, its services, Software, or this Agreement, regardless of the form of action. Reseller shall be solely liable for any claims, warranties, or representations made by Reseller or Reseller's representatives or agents that derogate from the warranties provided by AnyClub in the applicable end-user license agreement.
13.2 AnyClub shall defend or, at its option, settle any claim or action against Reseller to the extent it arises from a third-party claim that the permitted use of Software by End Users infringes any EU patent or copyright. AnyClub shall have control of such defense or settlement negotiations, and Reseller shall promptly notify AnyClub of any such claim and provide reasonable assistance in its defense. If there is a claim of infringement, AnyClub may provide Reseller with substitute Software that is reasonably satisfactory to Reseller to replace the affected Software in Reseller's inventory. AnyClub shall not be liable under this Section if the infringement arises from Reseller's activities after AnyClub has notified Reseller that it believes, in good faith, that Reseller's activities will result in such infringement. The foregoing statement covers AnyClub's entire liability with respect to infringement of intellectual property rights.
14. Trademarks.
In performing its obligations hereunder. Reseller may use AnyClub Trademarks to refer to the Software in connection with performing its obligations under this Agreement, provided that such use is not misleading and complies with any guidelines issued by AnyClub. However, Reseller is not granted any right, title, license, or interest in AnyClub Trademarks. Reseller acknowledges and agrees that any use of AnyClub Trademarks by Reseller will solely benefit AnyClub. If Reseller acquires any rights in AnyClub Trademarks by operation of law or otherwise, Reseller must immediately assign such rights to AnyClub along with all associated goodwill, at no cost or expense to AnyClub.
15. Parties’ relationship.
This Agreement does not establish an agency, partnership, joint venture, or any similar relationship between the Parties, nor does it provide either Party with the authority to obligate the other in any way. Reseller acknowledges and agrees that its relationship with AnyClub is that of an independent contractor and that it will not act in a way that suggests or implies any other type of relationship. Both AnyClub and Reseller acknowledge and agree that: (a) Reseller is permitted to market and sell products and services of other companies besides AnyClub; (b) Reseller is not obligated to exclusively promote AnyClub's products or services; and (c) Reseller retains full discretion in determining how much of its business efforts to allocate towards promoting the products or services of any particular company.
16. Term and termination.
16.1 Term
This Agreement will be in effect for one year from the Effective Date and will automatically renew for additional one-year terms unless either Party provides written notice of non-renewal at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the current or any renewal term.
16.2 Termination
AnyClub may terminate this Agreement without cause and without liability by giving Reseller written notice at least 30 days before termination. Either Party may terminate this Agreement for any material breach that is not cured within 10 days of receiving written notice of the breach.
16.3 Effect of termination
Upon termination of this Agreement, Reseller must stop all advertising, marketing, and resale of Software. Termination will not affect either Party's rights or obligations with respect to Software sold by Reseller before the termination date.
16.4 No liability for termination
Neither Party will be liable for any damages resulting from the termination of this Agreement in accordance with this Section 15. Reseller agrees to release, hold harmless, and indemnify AnyClub from any claims and liabilities related to Reseller's revenues or financial forecasts resulting from termination.
16.5 Survival
Expiration or termination of this Agreement will not relieve either Party of their obligations that arose prior to termination or expiration. Any obligations that, by their nature, should survive termination or expiration will remain in effect.
17. Assignment.
Reseller may not assign or transfer this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of AnyClub. Any attempted assignment, subcontract, or transfer of this Agreement or Reseller's rights or obligations hereunder without AnyClub's prior written consent will be considered a material breach of this Agreement and will be of no legal validity. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns as permitted.
18. Notices.
Written notices or communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be personally delivered to the principal business addresses specified at the beginning of this Agreement or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid to the address indicated above, or to any other address provided by one Party to the other Party in compliance with this Agreement. However, AnyClub may notify Reseller of changes in Prices, service offerings, product descriptions, order procedures, delivery procedures, and other routine events and procedures by printed materials, email, or newsletter.
19. Force majeure.
AnyClub shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement if such delay or failure to perform is caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control. In the event of any delayed shipment, lack of service, or delivery, Reseller shall be required to accept the same within a reasonable time.
20. Governing laws.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Texas, and without application of its conflict of law principles. The parties expressly disclaim the applicability of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act to this Agreement to the extent permissible by law. Any dispute or claim arising from or relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the federal courts located in Texas or the state courts located in Collin County, Texas, and each party hereby submits to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. Notwithstanding any statute or law to the contrary, any such dispute or claim must be filed within two (2) years from the date on which such dispute or claim arose or it will be forever barred.
21. Entire agreement.
The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between them regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and negotiations, both written and oral. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by a written instrument executed by both Parties. No provision of this Agreement will be deemed waived by any act, omission, or acquiescence, but only by a written instrument signed by the Party waiving compliance. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement will be deemed to be a waiver of any other provision or of any subsequent breach of the same provision.
SIGNATURE SECTION
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