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SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

This Software License Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of July 05, 2022 (the "Effective Date") by and between , an individual with an address at , , ("Party-1"), and , a company with an address at , , ("Party-2").

BACKGROUND

This Agreement describes Party-1's purchase of Deliverables from Party-2.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained in this Agreement, the parties hereby agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. DEFINITIONS.

(a) "Deliverables" means the deliverables Party-1 provides to Party-2 as described in this Agreement.

(b) "Government Authority" means any governmental authority or court, tribunal, agency, department, commission, arbitrator, board, bureau, or instrumentality of the United States of America or any other country or territory, or domestic or foreign state, prefecture, province, commonwealth, city, county, municipality, territory, protectorate or possession.

(c) "Law" means all laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, regulations and other pronouncements having the effect of law of any Government Authority.

(d) "Software Deliverables" means the software described in this Agreement.

2. DELIVERABLES. Including the Software Deliverables described below, Party-1 agrees to provide the following Deliverables: [QR-70]

3. SOFTWARE DELIVERABLES.

(a) License Grant. Party-1 grants Party-2 a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, non-transferable, and non-sublicenseable license to use the Software Deliverables for Party-2's internal business purposes. This license survives the Agreement, but may be terminated in the same way described in the provision entitled "Termination for Breach" in this Agreement. [QR-111]

(b) License Type. All Party-2 employees may exercise the Software Deliverables license. [QR-110] [QR-115]

(c) Location. Subject to any license grant requirements, Party-2 may install and use the Software Deliverables on any computer system(s) or central processing unit(s) selected by Party-2 from time to time.

(d) Copies. Party-2 may make one (1) copy of each of the Software Deliverables for testing, backup or archival purposes and not for production use. In making copies of the Software Deliverables, Party-2 may not remove any copyright or other proprietary rights notices contained in or placed upon the Software Deliverables by Party-1.

(e) Restrictions. Party-2 may not (except if expressly authorized to do so elsewhere in this Agreement): (a) reproduce, publicly display, publicly perform, distribute, or create derivative works from the Software Deliverables; (b) provide third parties with access to the Software Deliverables under a service bureau, time sharing, or other arrangement; or (c) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive or access any of the Software Deliverables' source code and/or human readable embodiment.

4. OWNERSHIP, TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS. Ownership of, title to, and risk of loss for the Deliverables passes to Party-2 upon Party-1's delivery of the Deliverables to a nationally reputable carrier, fully insured with a nationally reputable insurer (such insurance may be invoiced to Party-2 at cost). [QR-87] However, ownership, title and risk of loss for the Software Deliverables applies to the copy only and does not extend to the intellectual property and other proprietary rights in the Software Deliverables. Additionally, if any Software Deliverables are downloaded, ownership of, title to, and risk of loss passes to Party-2 upon Party-2's complete download of the Software Deliverables.

5. FEES. Except as expressly stated in this Agreement, there are no additional fees, charges or expenses incurred. In consideration for Party-1 performing all obligations under this Agreement, Party-2 agrees to pay Party-1 a flat fee of: [QR-89] Party-1 shall invoice Party-2 for the entire overall flat fee in this Agreement on the date the Deliverables are received by Party-2. [QR-92]

6. WARRANTIES.

(a) Mutual Warranties. Each party represents, warrants and covenants to the other that:

(i) General. It: (a) is a company duly organized and validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of its jurisdiction of organization; (b) is qualified or licensed to do business and in good standing in every jurisdiction where qualification or licensing is required; and (c) has the corporate power and authority to negotiate, execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement.

(ii) Law Compliance. It complies with all applicable Laws.

(b) Warranties by Party-1. Party-1 represents, warrants and covenants to Party-2 that:

(i) Warranty Length. For a period of thirty (30) days after receipt, the Deliverables conform to the requirements of this Agreement, are free from any defect in material and workmanship, and are free of all liens, claims and encumbrances of any kind. [QR-83]

(c) Disclaimer. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT, PARTY-1 AND PARTY-2 EACH MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS AND EXTEND NO WARRANTIES OR COVENANTS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROVISION APPLIES IN THE AGGREGATE AND NOT ON A PER CLAIM BASIS, WHETHER ANY DAMAGES ARE CHARACTERIZED IN TORT, NEGLIGENCE, CONTRACT, OR OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF OR COULD HAVE FORESEEN ANY DAMAGES, AND IRRESPECTIVE OF ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF A LIMITED REMEDY. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROVISION DOES NOT LIMIT A PARTY'S LIABILITY FOR GROSS NEGLIGENCE, INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS, BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS, INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT, INTENTIONAL TORTS AND INTENTIONAL VIOLATIONS OF LAW. NEITHER PARTY IS LIABLE TO THE OTHER OR ANY THIRD PARTY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THIS AGREEMENT. [QR-33] EACH PARTY'S LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IN THE ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD PRIOR TO THE DATE THE CLAIM AROSE. [QR-34]

8. TERM AND TERMINATION.

(a) Term. The term of this Agreement (together with any renewals, the "Term") begins on the Effective Date and expires one (1) year [QR-24] later. Immediately upon expiration this Agreement automatically renews on the same terms and conditions for additional successive periods of one (1) year on each anniversary of the Effective Date, unless either party gives the other party notice that the Agreement does not renew at least thirty (30) days before the end of the then applicable Term. [QR-18]

(b) Survival. The following captioned sections survive any termination, expiration or non-renewal of this Agreement: "Disclaimer", "Limitation of Liability", "Survival" and "General", as well as any other provisions expressly stating that they are perpetual or survive this Agreement.

(c) Termination for Insolvency. If either party is adjudged insolvent or bankrupt, or upon the institution of any proceedings by it seeking relief, reorganization or arrangement under any Laws relating to insolvency, or if an involuntary petition in bankruptcy is filed against a party and the petition is not discharged within sixty (60) days after filing, or upon any assignment for the benefit of a party's creditors, or upon the appointment of a receiver, liquidator or trustee of any of a party's assets, or upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of its business (each, an "Event of Bankruptcy"), then the party affected by any Event of Bankruptcy must immediately give notice of the Event of Bankruptcy to the other party, and the other party may terminate this Agreement by notice to the affected party.

(d) Termination for Breach. If either party breaches any provision contained in this Agreement, and the breach is not cured within thirty (30) days after the breaching party receives notice of the breach from the non-breaching party, the non-breaching party may then deliver a second notice to the breaching party immediately terminating this Agreement.

[QR-17]

9. FORCE MAJEURE. Any failure or delay by a party in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement is not a default or breach of the Agreement or a ground for termination under this Agreement to the extent the failure or delay is due to elements of nature or acts of God, acts of war, terrorism, riots, revolutions, or strikes or other factor beyond the reasonable control of a party (each, a "Force Majeure Event"). The party failing or delaying due to a Force Majeure Event agrees to give notice to the other party which describes the Force Majeure Event and includes a good faith estimate as to the impact of the Force Majeure Event upon its responsibilities under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, any scheduling changes. However, should any failure to perform or delay in performance due to a Force Majeure Event last longer than thirty (30) days, or should three (3) Force Majeure Events apply to the performance of a party during any calendar year, the party not subject to the Force Majeure Event may terminate this Agreement by notice to the party subject to the Force Majeure Event.

10. GENERAL. Entire Agreement and Amendments. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all earlier and simultaneous agreements regarding the subject matter, including, without limitation, any invoices, business forms, purchase orders, proposals or quotations. This Agreement may be amended only in a written document, signed by both parties. Independent Contractors, Third Party Beneficiaries, and Subcontractors. The parties acknowledge that they are independent contractors under this Agreement, and except if expressly stated otherwise, none of the parties, nor any of their employees or agents, has the power or authority to bind or obligate another party. Except if expressly stated, no third party is a beneficiary of this Agreement. The parties may not subcontract any of their obligations under this Agreement. [QR-63] Governing Law and Forum. All claims regarding this Agreement are governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of TEXTFIELD [QR-27], applicable to contracts wholly made and performed in such jurisdiction, except for any choice or conflict of Law principles, and must be litigated in TEXTFIELD [QR-28], regardless of the inconvenience of the forum, except that a party may seek temporary injunctive relief in any venue of its choosing. The parties acknowledge and agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is specifically excluded from application to this Agreement. Assignment. This Agreement binds and inures to the benefit of the parties' successors and assigns. Either party may assign, delegate, sublicense or otherwise transfer this Agreement, or any right or obligation under this Agreement, to a third party. [QR-46] No Waivers, Cumulative Remedies. A party's failure to insist upon strict performance of any provision of this Agreement is not a waiver of any of its rights under this Agreement. Except if expressly stated otherwise, all remedies under this Agreement, at Law or in equity, are cumulative and nonexclusive. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable, the unenforceable portion must be construed as nearly as possible to reflect the original intent of the parties, the remaining portions remain in full force and effect, and the unenforceable portion remains enforceable in all other contexts and jurisdictions. Notices. All notices, including notices of address changes, under this Agreement must be sent by registered or certified mail or by overnight commercial delivery to the address set forth in this Agreement by each party. Captions and Plural Terms. All captions are for purposes of convenience only and are not to be used in interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement. Terms defined in the singular have the same meaning in the plural and vice versa.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties execute this Agreement as of the Effective Date. Each person who signs this Agreement below represents that such person is fully authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of the applicable party.

PARTY-1

By: __________________________________
Print Name: ___________________________
Title: ________________________________

PARTY-2

By: __________________________________
Print Name: ___________________________
Title: ________________________________

	Affiliates only. The Software Deliverables license allows any Party-2 affiliate to exercise the Software Deliverables license. Under this Agreement, "affiliate" means: (a) any entity controlled by a party to this Agreement; or (b) any entity which controls a party to this Agreement; or (c) any entity controlling or under control of another entity described in (a) or (b). In this definition, "control" means owning or controlling the right to vote fifty one percent (51%) or more of the voting stock or voting equity interests of an entity.
	Subcontractors only. The Software Deliverables license allows any third party contractor of Party-2 to exercise the Software Deliverables license on Party-2's behalf, solely for Party-2's internal business purposes only.
	Affiliates and subcontractors. The Software Deliverables license allows: (i) any Party-2 affiliate to access and use the Software Deliverables to the full extent of the rights granted to Party-2 under this Agreement; and (ii) any third party contractor of Party-2 or any Party-2 affiliate, to exercise the Software Deliverables license on Party-2's and/or its affiliate's behalf, solely for Party-2's or the applicable Party-2 affiliate's internal business purposes only. Under this Agreement, "affiliate" means: (a) any entity controlled by a party to this Agreement; or (b) any entity which controls a party to this Agreement; or (c) any entity controlling or under control of another entity described in (a) or (b). In this definition, "control" means owning or controlling the right to vote fifty one percent (51%) or more of the voting stock or voting equity interests of an entity.
	No.

	30 day warranty. For a period of thirty (30) days after receipt, the Deliverables conform to the requirements of this Agreement, are free from any defect in material and workmanship, and are free of all liens, claims and encumbrances of any kind.
	90 day warranty. For a period of ninety (90) days after receipt, the Deliverables conform to the requirements of this Agreement, are free from any defect in material and workmanship, and are free of all liens, claims and encumbrances of any kind.
	1 year warranty. For a period of one (1) year after receipt, the Deliverables conform to the requirements of this Agreement, are free from any defect in material and workmanship, and are free of all liens, claims and encumbrances of any kind.
	No time limit. The Deliverables conform to the requirements of this Agreement, are free from any defect in material and workmanship, and are free of all liens, claims and encumbrances of any kind.

	Party-1 can subcontract with Party-2's consent, and Party-2 can subcontract without Party-1's consent. Party-1 may not subcontract any obligation under this Agreement without Party-2's prior written consent. Party-2 can subcontract without Party-1's consent. Each party is responsible for its subcontractors' compliance with and breach of this Agreement as if the subcontractors' acts and omissions were the party's own.
	Party-2 can subcontract with Party-1's consent, and Party-1 can subcontract without Party-2's consent. Party-2 may not subcontract any obligation under this Agreement without Party-1's prior written consent. Party-1 can subcontract without Party-2's consent. Each party is responsible for its subcontractors' compliance with and breach of this Agreement as if the subcontractors' acts and omissions were the party's own.
	Either party can subcontract with the other party's consent. Neither party can subcontract any obligation under this Agreement without the other party's prior written consent. Each party is responsible for its subcontractors' compliance with and breach of this Agreement as if the subcontractors' acts and omissions were the party's own.
	Both parties can subcontract without the other party's consent. Both parties are free to subcontract their obligations under this Agreement. Each party is responsible for its subcontractors' compliance with and breach of this Agreement as if the subcontractors' acts and omissions were the party's own.
	No subcontracting. The parties may not subcontract any of their obligations under this Agreement.

SIMPLE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR DELIVERABLES (VENDOR ORIENTED)

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