
Terms and Conditions
Orbis Solutions, Inc.
These Terms
and Conditions for Master Services (referred to herein as, the "MSA" or "Terms") are
by and between Client (as such definition of Client is set forth in a "Statement of Work" ("SOW") executed between the Parties and subject to these Terms) and Orbis Solutions, Inc. ("MSSP"). These Terms govern Client's purchase of
services ("Services"), as well as licenses for software, hardware, support and
maintenance services, and/or subscription services ("Products")
from MSSP. Client hereby engages and retains MSSP to render certain
Services or provide certain Products, as specifically set forth in the SOW or any
subsequent Statements of Work or any work
order(each, a SOW) as agreed among by the Parties (such Services and Products
purchased from and rendered by MSSP shall be individually referred to herein
each as a "Requested Service",
and collectively as, the "Requested Services"). Except
as otherwise stated therein, subsequent Requested Services or any SOW shall be made a
part of and subject to these Terms. No
Product or Service will be provided under these Terms alone but will require
the execution of a written or electronic SOW between the Parties, each of which is deemed
incorporated in these Terms for all purposes.
In the event of any conflict between the SOW and these Terms, the terms of
the SOW will prevail over these Terms.
Client and MSSP may be individually referred to herein each a "Party" and
collectively as the "Parties".
The
Terms may be modified or amended by MSSP from time to time without Client's
consent by providing Client with written notice of any modification or
amendment. Using the Requested
Services after the changes to these Terms become
effective, means Client agrees to the new terms. If Client does not agree to
the new Terms, Client must notify MSSP in writing of its objection to the new
Terms, and MSSP has the right to immediately terminate the Requested Services,
any SOW, and these Terms.
1.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
& CONDITIONS.
1.1 System. For the purposes
of these Terms, "System" means, collectively, any computer network, computer system, peripheral or device
that is or may be tracked using MSSP's remote monitoring and management tool. To avoid a delay or negative impact on our
provision of the Requested Services, during the term of each Requested
Service, Client agrees to refrain from modifying or moving the System, or installing software
on the System, unless MSSP expressly authorizes such activity in writing in
advance. MSSP will not be held responsible or liable for any modification or change
made to the System by Client without authorization.
1.2 Maintenance; Updates. If patches and other software-related maintenance updates
("Update(s)") are provided
under the Requested Services, MSSP will install the Updates only if MSSP has determined, in its reasonable discretion, that the Updates will be compatible with the configuration of the System and materially beneficial to the features or functionality of the affected
software or hardware. MSSP will not be responsible for any downtime or losses arising from or related to the installation or use of any Update, provided that the Update was
installed in accordance with the manufacturer or applicable vendor's
instructions.
1.3 Third-Party
Service Providers. "Third-Party Service" means Services provided by
an entity or a Party other than the MSSP (a "Third-Party Service Provider"
in fulfillment of the Requested Services
requirements whose terms and conditions MSSP and/or Client may be legally
bound.
Client's
right to use the Third-Party Services is subject to Client's understanding of,
compliance with and consent to these Terms
and of any Third-Party Service Provider agreements, which MSSP does not have
authority to vary, alter or amend.
Therefore, MSSP
may utilize a Third-Party Service Provider in its discretion to provide the
Services in accordance with these Terms.
The Third-Party Service Provider may require the MSSP to sign a contract
with the Third-Party Service Provider for its services ("Third-Party Provider
Contract") and the terms of the Third-Party Provider Contract may impose conditions
and requirements upon Client. Access to
the terms and conditions of any such Third-Party Provider Contract(s) will be
provided to Client or appear on our website and/or in the
Requested Services which
identifies the Third-Party Service Provider and a link to its terms and
conditions or EULA. Client hereby agrees
to review Third-Party Service Provider terms and conditions, and hereby consents
to those Third-Party Service Provider terms and conditions which Client has authorized
and consented MSSP to contract upon its behalf. Any links on our website and/or
in
the Requested Services are provided
as a courtesy, and Client should monitor the links for the Third-Party Service
Provider terms and conditions to determine if Client has reviewed have the most
current terms and conditions.
1.4 Third-Party
Product Vendors. "Third-Party Product Vendors" means software, machinery,
equipment, services, and/or products inclusive of component parts purchased
from vendors in fulfillment of the Requested Services. MSSP
will use reasonable efforts to assign, transfer and facilitate all warranties
(if any) for the Third-Party Product Vendor to Client, but will have no
liability whatsoever for the quality, functionality or operability of any
Third-Party Products, and MSSP will not be held liable as an insurer or
guarantor of the performance, downtime or usefulness of any Third-Party Product. Where applicable, a Third-Party Product
Vendor may require the MSSP to sign a contract with the Third-Party Product
Vendor for its products ("Third-Party Vendor Contract") and the terms of
the Third-Party Vendor Contract may impose certain conditions and requirements
upon Client. Access to the terms and conditions of any such Third-Party Vendor Contract(s)
will be provided to Client or appear on our website and/or in the
Requested Services which
identifies the Third-Party Product Vendor and a link to its terms and
conditions or EULA. Client hereby agrees to review all Third-Party
Product Vendor terms and conditions, and hereby consents to those Third-Party Product
Vendor terms and conditions which Client has authorized and consented MSSP to
contract upon its behalf. Any links on
our website and/or in the Requested Services are provided as a courtesy, and Client should monitor the
links for the Third-Party Product Vendor terms and conditions to determine if Client
has reviewed have the most current terms and conditions.
1.5 Third-Party
Products. Unless otherwise stated in Requested
Services, all
hardware, software, peripherals
or accessories purchased through MSSP ("Third-Party Products") are nonrefundable once the applicable Requested
Services is placed
in our queue
for delivery. Unless otherwise expressly stated
in the
applicable Third-Party Product Vendor's terms and conditions of the Third-Party
Products, all Third-Party Products are
provided "as is"
and without
any
warranty whatsoever
as
between MSSP and
Client (including
but
not limited to implied warranties). If, in MSSP's sole discretion, a hardware
or software issue
requires vendor or OEM support, MSSP may
contact the vendor or OEM (as applicable) on Client's behalf
and pass through
to Client all fees and costs incurred
in connection with that process. If such
fees or costs are anticipated in advance or exceed $100, MSSP will obtain Client
permission before incurring such expenses on behalf of Client, unless exigent
circumstances require MSSP, in MSSP's sole discretion, to proceed otherwise
without Client's prior permission. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Client acknowledges and agrees that, in order for the MSSP to
provide uninterrupted services and support under these Terms, it is the
Client's sole responsibility to maintain valid and current maintenance
agreements with all software vendors (including without limitation Third-Party
Product Vendors) providing software covered under these Terms or any SOW. The
Client must renew and pay for these maintenance agreements to ensure
uninterrupted support. The MSSP is not liable for service disruptions or delays
caused by the Client's failure to maintain these agreements. If a maintenance
agreement lapses or a vendor discontinues support, the Client must notify the MSSP,
and the MSSP is not obligated to continue support until a valid agreement is
reinstated. The Client will cooperate with the MSSP to resolve any issues
arising from lapsing agreements.
1.7 Subcontractors. "Subcontractors"
means third-party to whom MSSP contracts to provide specified services to
complete the services indicated in the applicable Requested Services.
MSSP may engage
Subcontractors to provide or assist in providing the Services, in which case MSSP
remains responsible for the fulfillment of its obligations under these Terms
and for the performance of such. Services
1.8 Conditions
of Service. Client System
is eligible for provision of MSSP's Services as outlined in the Requested
Services of the SOW, provided the
System is in good condition and MSSP's serviceability requirements and site
environmental conditions are met:
1.8.1
Client shall
provide adequate workspace, heat, light, air conditioning, ventilation,
electric current and outlets, internet and remote access for use by MSSP's
representatives.
1.8.2
Client
shall be responsible for addressing the technical and physical environment,
including but not limited to meeting minimum technical and system requirements.
1.8.3
Client
shall timely report any issues, whether technical, support related or
otherwise.
1.8.4
Client shall
provide MSSP with
sufficient and safe access to the System and to Client's facilities, systems,
information, personnel and resources.
Prior to Client making the
System and Client's
facilities, systems, information, personnel and resources available to MSSP,
Client will obtain any licenses or approvals for MSSP or its subcontractors to
use and access the System and Client's facilities, systems, information,
personnel and resources.
1.8.3 MSSP reserves the right to suspend or
terminate these Terms, any SOW, or any Requested Services, in its sole discretion, if conditions at the service site
pose a health or safety threat to any of MSSP's representatives.
It
is the responsibility of Client to promptly notify MSSP of any events/incidents
that may impact the services defined within these Terms and/or any supplemental
service needs.
MSSP
shall provide services as defined in the Requested Services during
MSSP's regular business hours, unless otherwise specified in any subsequent SOW, or other
contract documents, and in
accordance with MSSP's IT Service policies then in effect. Client agrees that Client
will inform MSSP before Client makes any modification, installation, or service
performed on the System by individuals not employed or contracted by MSSP in
order to assist MSSP in providing an efficient and effective System support
response. Client will be billed the full cost, at MSSP's
hourly rate, to remediate and restore the Systems and/or Services to a state
prior to change.
Only
Client Authorized Contacts will
be eligible to access and service Client System. Any unauthorized access or service conducted
on the System without the explicit consent of MSSP, which results in negative System
performance, will not be covered by the fees as documented in the Requested Services and/or SOW and will be billed according to MSSP's labor
rates as outlined in the Requested
Services or subsequent SOW.
MSSP shall be obligated to provide service
only at (a) the specific Service site(s) as identified in the Requested Service, and (b) Client Systems as identified which is
defined to include Client covered devices in the remote
monitoring management ("RMM") platform. If Client desires
to relocate, add or remove locations, Client shall give appropriate notice to MSSP
of Client's intention to relocate sixty (60) days in advance. MSSP reserves the right to renegotiate
service terms with respect to any relocation and/or addition of locations by Client. Such right includes the right to refuse
service at the relocation and/or new site.
1.9 Service Limitations. In addition to other limitations and
conditions set forth in these Terms, the following service and support
limitations are expressed:
1.9.1 Cost of consumables, replacement parts,
hardware, software, network upgrades and associated services are outside the
scope of these Terms. MSSP will provide
consultative specification, sourcing guidance, and/or time and material/project offerings.
1.9.2 MSSP
shall not be liable for any unauthorized modification or change made to the System
by Client or a third party without MSSP's prior written consent. To the extent
such unauthorized modification or change causes issues or failures to the System,
Client will be billed the full cost to restore the System to its original
state.
1.10 Notice of Critical
Deficiencies of Client's System. During the course of the
provision of Requested Services, MSSP may identify critical deficiencies or
vulnerabilities in the Client's System(s) and make recommendations (such as additional services or
products) to correct such critical deficiencies ("Critical Recommendations")
in order for the MSSP to provide the Requested Services in accordance with a
SOW. To the extent Client refuses to implement Critical Recommendations, or
elects to terminate any Services and/or Products related to critical
deficiencies or vulnerabilities and/or Critical Recommendations, Client acknowledges and agrees that the critical deficiencies and
vulnerabilities, failure to promptly implement or maintain the Critical
Recommendations, and/or termination of any Services and/or Products related to critical
deficiencies or vulnerabilities and/or Critical Recommendations may (a) expose
the Client's System(s) to significant risk, including, without limitation,
security breaches, data loss, system outages, or non-compliance with applicable
laws and regulations; (b) adversely affect Client's System and/or MSSP's
ability to provide the Services and Products; (c) warrant MSSP
to terminate, suspend, or modify some or all of the Requested Services in its
sole discretion; or (d) cause other adverse consequences, costs, and/or damages
to Client, MSSP, or other third parties. MSSP may require Client to execute a written
waiver letter of such Critical Recommendations to the extent Client fails or refuses
to implement such Critical Recommendations.
In the event that Client fails or refuses to implement the Critical
Recommendations, terminates any Services
and/or Products related critical deficiencies or vulnerabilities and/or
Critical Recommendations,
or if any critical deficiencies result in an adverse consequence prior to the
implementation of Critical Recommendations, Client acknowledges and agrees to
the following: MSSP shall not be responsible for (i) damage to or compromise of
Client's System; (ii) MSSP's ability (or lack thereof) to provide the Requested Services in accordance with any SOW or these Terms; or (iii)
any losses, damages, claims, or costs that directly or indirectly arise out of
or result from such critical deficiencies and/or Client's failure to promptly
implement Critical Recommendations or otherwise comply with this Section 1.10. Client
agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, release, and hold harmless MSSP and its subcontractors,
employees, directors, managers, shareholders, members, affiliates, agents,
representatives, and related parties from and against any and all claims, lawsuits
damages, costs, fees, losses, or liabilities (including reasonable attorneys'
fees), including with respect to third-party claims, lawsuits damages, costs,
fees, losses, or liabilities (including reasonable attorneys' fees), which
relate in any way to Client's failure to comply with this Section 1.10.
1.11 Onboarding
Process. Client acknowledges and agrees that MSSP shall have no
responsibility for any deficiencies in the current operating systems and
infrastructure unless and until MSSP has had a reasonable
opportunity to conduct a thorough review of the current system and to provide Client
with its recommendations, and Client has
accepted and implemented such recommendations.
1.12 Offboarding
Process. In the event of termination of the
Requested Services, any SOW, and/or these Terms by either Party, MSSP will make
reasonable accommodations to transfer Client's account to Client or Client's
new managed service provider or other authorized agent (the "Onboarding Provider"). Client shall
indemnify and hold harmless MSSP, its Subcontractors
and their respective directors, officers, employees, consultants and agents for
any claims or losses resulting from the activities of Client or the Onboarding
Provider during the transition period from MSSP to the Onboarding
Provider, inclusive of when Client obtains access to all super administrator
accounts of their infrastructure. Transfer
will require that Client's account be fully paid at time of transfer inclusive
of any offboarding charges. MSSP will have no obligation to store or maintain Client's
data in MSSP's possession or control beyond thirty (30) calendar days following
the termination of the applicable Requested Services.
1.13 Network Devices, Hardware and Systems:
MSSP shall only be responsible for providing Services to network devices,
hardware and Systems identified by the Client and MSSP and set forth in the latest Requested Services and covered by RMM. MSSP may, in its sole
discretion, deny requests to add devices, hardware or systems. The Client shall
bear the responsibility to isolate and protect the System by not allowing
additional devices, hardware or system on the System unless approved by MSSP. MSSP shall have no responsibility for any
devices, hardware, systems, or damage resulting therefrom that are added to the
System without MSSP's approval. MSSP shall have the right to immediately
terminate this MSA or any SOW if devices, hardware or systems are added without
their approval. If Client obtains new devices, hardware or systems and wishes
to request MSSP's services to extend to new devices, hardware or systems, said
extension shall not take effect unless and until each Party agrees in writing to
new SOW and the
device is added to the RMM. Said written, signed SOW shall then become an addendum to
this MSA or any SOW and incorporated herein. MSSP reserves the right to deny
any requests for additional services and/or additional hardware/systems for any
reason in its sole discretion.
1.14 Authorized Contact(s). Client
understands and agrees that MSSP will be entitled to rely on any directions or
consent provided to MSSP by any of the Client's authorized contracts ("Client
Authorized Contacts"), as indicated in an applicable
SOW.
If no Client Authorized Contact is identified in an applicable SOW, then
Client Authorized Contact will be the person(s) who signed the applicable SOW.
If Client desires to change the Authorized Contact(s), please notify MSSP of
such changes in writing which, unless exigent circumstances are stated in the
notice, will take effect three (3) business days thereafter.
1.15 Shared Administrator Credentials. If Client shares server, network, or
software application administrative credentials, MSSP will not be held legally
liable or responsible for any outages, errors, breaches, data loss and
misconfiguration since multiple administrators from different companies
jeopardizes the integrity of the support outlined in these Terms.
2. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE.
2.1
Definition of Confidential Information.
As used herein, "Confidential Information"
means all confidential information disclosed by a Party ("Disclosing Party") to the other Party ("Receiving Party"), in any format whether oral,
written, electronic, or other, that is designated as confidential.
2.2 Client Confidential Information shall
include any personally identifiable information or protected health information
of Client employees and Client customers, if made available to MSSP. Client
acknowledges and agrees that these Terms do not constitute a Business
Associates Agreement ("BAA") as that term is
defined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA;
Pub.L. 104-191, 110 Stat. 1936, enacted August 21, 1996 and as amended), and
that the requirement for any such agreement in addition to these Terms may be
necessary to provide the Services hereunder.
Client acknowledges and agrees that Third-Party Service Providers
(defined in Section 1.3 above) and Third-Party Product Vendors (defined in
Section 1.4 above) are not parties to any SOW, these Terms or other agreement
with MSSP unless specifically agreed in writing, and Client must obtain a
separate BAA with the Third-Party Service Provider or Third-Party Product
Vendor. Client shall be solely responsible for the consequences, if any, of
moving forward with the Services hereunder without such a BAA and shall be the
sole judge of the necessity for a BAA in addition to these Terms. Furthermore, Client
hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless MSSP and any affiliated
company, and MSSP's respective present and former shareholders, members, officers,
directors and employees and its attorneys and agents, and MSSP's predecessors,
successors, insurers, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators
(collectively referred to as the "Indemnitee"), from and against any
and all claims, demands, causes of action, actions, judgments, liabilities,
losses, costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs, as they occur,
brought against, imposed upon, or incurred or suffered by, the Indemnitee which
in any way relate to (i) the failure of Client to comply with these Terms in
proper handling of protected health information, (ii) the absence of any
necessary BAA, or (iii) failing to notify MSSP of the necessity of a BAA.
2.3
Confidential Information of each
Party shall include such Party's business and marketing plans, technology and
technical information, products, services, product plans and designs, trade
secrets, and business processes disclosed by such Party.
2.4
Confidential Information (other
than information of Client employees and Client customers)
shall not include any information that:
(a) is or becomes generally
known to the public without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing
Party,
(b) was known to the Receiving
Party prior to its disclosure by the Disclosing Party without breach of any
obligation owed to the Disclosing Party,
(c) is received from a third
party without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party, or
(d) was independently developed
by the Receiving Party without use of any Confidential Information.
2.5 Protection of Confidential Information. The Receiving Party shall:
(a) protect and
safeguard the confidentiality of all Confidential Information with at least the
same degree of care as the Receiving Party would protect its own Confidential
Information, but in no event with less than a commercially reasonable degree of
care,
(b) not use any
Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party for any purpose outside the
scope of these Terms, and
(c ) except as otherwise authorized by the
Disclosing Party in writing, limit access to Confidential Information of the
Disclosing Party to those of its and its Affiliates' employees, subcontractors
and agents who need such access for purposes consistent with these Terms.
2.6 Non-disclosure. Neither Party
shall disclose these Terms or any Requested Services to any third-party
other than its affiliates, legal counsel, and accountants without the other
Party's prior written consent, provided that no consent shall be necessary when
shared to a third party under non-disclosure in connection with financing or
corporate transaction related due diligence.
2.7 Compelled Disclosure. The Receiving Party
may disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party if it is
compelled by law to do so, provided the Receiving Party gives the Disclosing
Party prior notice of such compelled disclosure (to the extent legally
permitted) and reasonable assistance, at the Disclosing Party's cost, if the
Disclosing Party wishes to contest the disclosure.
If the Receiving
Party is compelled by law to disclose the Disclosing Party's Confidential
Information as part of a civil proceeding to which the Disclosing Party is a Party, and the Disclosing Party is not contesting the
disclosure, the Disclosing Party will reimburse the Receiving Party for its
reasonable cost of compiling and providing secure access to such Confidential
Information.
2.8 Return or Destruction of Confidential
Information. Upon request, each Party agrees to, at its option,
promptly return the other Party's Confidential Information in its possession,
custody or control or certify the deletion or destruction of Confidential
Information; provided, however, that the Receiving Party may retain a copy of
any Confidential Information to the extent (a) required by applicable law or
(b) it would be unreasonably burdensome to destroy. In the event that return, or destruction of
Confidential Information is unduly burdensome, or not feasible, the Parties
shall extend the protections of these Terms to the retained Confidential Information.
3.
PROVISION OF MATERIALS AND
SERVICES TO MSSP. Client agrees to timely
furnish, at Client's own expense, all personnel, all necessary computer
hardware, software and related materials and appropriate and safe workspaces
for purposes of MSSP or its subcontractors, performing the Services. Client will also provide MSSP or its
subcontractors, with access to all information, passwords and facilities
requested by MSSP that is necessary for MSSP or its subcontractors, to perform the Services. Access may be denied for any reason at any
time, however if access to information, passwords or facilities is denied, Client
understands that MSSP or its subcontractors, may be unable to perform their
duties adequately. and if such a situation should
exist, MSSP shall have no liability and Client will hold the MSSP harmless.
4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUIPMENT.
Client acknowledges that
from time to time (a) MSSP may identify
additional items that need to be purchased by Client, and (b) changes in Client
system may be required in order for MSSP to meet Client requirements. In connection therewith, Client agrees to
work in good faith with MSSP to effectuate such purchases or changes, and such changes
shall be set forth in a new SOW for Requested Services. If
MSSP is required to purchase any assets, including computer hardware and/or
software, in connection with MSSP providing the Services, all such assets will
remain the sole property of MSSP, except those assets sold by MSSP to Client or
procured by MSSP on Client's behalf shall be the sole property of Client. Client will take such reasonable precautions
to ensure the quality, completeness and workmanship of any item or equipment or
hardware furnished by Client, and for ensuring that the materials provided
to MSSP or its subcontractors, do not infringe or violate the rights of any
third-party. Unless otherwise specified
in the Requested Services that it is not the intent, nor does the MSSP provide any
type of backup of Client Data. Client will maintain adequate backup for all
data (including without limitation Client Data) and other items furnished to MSSP.
It is the Client's responsibility for any failure or malfunction of
electrical or telecommunications infrastructure or services that causes damage
to MSSP's products or services and MSSP disclaims all responsibility for any
loss including data.
5. CLIENT DATA OWNERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY. Client shall bear sole responsibility for the
accuracy, quality, integrity, legality, reliability, appropriateness, and
intellectual property ownership or right to use of any data, information or
proprietary material submitted by Client to MSSP ("Client Data").
Client is responsible for Client Data and
the actual content of any data file or database Client makes available to MSSP , the accuracy thereof, the selection and
implementation of procedures and controls regarding access, use, transmission,
encryption, and security of data (which
may include but not be limited to strong passwords, firewalls, user training on
computer security and documented policies on protecting data), and backup and recovery of any database and any stored
data. Client represents and warrants it has all necessary
rights and licenses in and to Client Data including the right and consents
necessary to make such data available to MSSP. Client agrees to protect,
defend, indemnify, release, and hold harmless MSSP and its subcontractors,
employees, directors, managers, shareholders, members, affiliates, agents,
representatives, and related parties from and against any and all claims,
lawsuits damages, costs, fees, losses, or liabilities (including reasonable
attorneys' fees), including with respect to third-party claims, lawsuits
damages, costs, fees, losses, or liabilities (including reasonable attorneys'
fees), which relate in any way to Client's failure to comply with this Section.
6. INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY. MSSP retains all intellectual property rights in and to any
property invented or composed in the course of or incident to MSSP's performance
of these Terms or the Requested Services, as well as any software, materials,
or methods created prior to or after conclusion of MSSP's Services ("Intellectual Property"). Client acquires no right or interest in or to any such Intellectual
Property, by virtue of these Terms or the Services performed under these Terms
by MSSP, other than the limited license granted in Section 7. All rights not
expressly granted are reserved by MSSP.
6.1 Client may only use and disclose Intellectual Property in accordance with the terms of these Terms and applicable Requested Services. MSSP reserves all rights in and
to the Intellectual Property not expressly granted in these Terms. Client may not disassemble or reverse
engineer any Intellectual Property or decompile or otherwise attempt to derive any software source code
within the Intellectual Property from executable code, except to the extent expressly permitted by
applicable law despite this limitation or provide a third-party with the
results of any functional evaluation, or benchmarking or performance tests on
the Intellectual
Property,
without MSSP's prior written approval.
Except as expressly authorized in these Terms or any Requested Services, Client
may not (a) distribute the Intellectual Property to any third-party (whether by rental, lease, sublicense or other
transfer), or (b) operate the Intellectual Property in an outsourcing or MSSP business to process the data of third
parties. Additional usage restrictions
may apply to certain third-party files or programs embedded in the Intellectual Property.
7. LICENSE AGREEMENTS.
7.1 License. Subject to these Terms,
MSSP grants Client a perpetual, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use
all programming, documentation, reports, and any other materials provided as
part of the Services solely for Client's own internal use in connection with
its permitted use of the Requested Services and for no other purpose without MSSP's
prior written consent. At all times, all software on the System must be genuine and licensed, and Client
agrees to provide MSSP with proof of such licensing
upon its request. If MSSP requires Client
to implement certain
minimum hardware or software requirements ("Minimum Requirements"), Client agrees to do so as an
ongoing requirement of MSSP providing its Services to Client.
7.2
Software Installation or
Replication. If MSSP is required to install or replicate Client software
as part of the Services, Client will independently verify that all such
software is properly licensed. Client's
act of providing any software to MSSP will be deemed Client's affirmative
acknowledgement to MSSP that Client has a valid license that permits MSSP to
perform the Services related thereto. In
addition, Client is solely responsible for monitoring Client equipment for the
installation of unlicensed software. Client will indemnify, defend, and
hold harmless MSSP against any and all losses, costs, liabilities, damages and
expenses MSSP may incur (including reasonable attorney's fees and
disbursements) related to any Client materials that infringe upon any
intellectual property rights of third parties, or any
breach of this Section by Client.
7.3 Pre-Existing License Agreements. Any software Product provided
to Client by MSSP as a reseller for a third-party, which is licensed to Client
under a separate software license agreement with such third-party, will
continue to be governed by the third-party license agreement.
7.4 EULA. Portions of the Services may require Client to accept the terms of one or more third-party end user license agreements
("EULAs"). If the acceptance of a EULA is required to provide the Services to Client, then Client hereby grants MSSP permission
to
accept the EULA on
Client behalf. EULAs
may contain service levels, warranties and/or liability limitations
that are different
than those contained in these
Terms. Client agrees to be bound by the terms of such EULAs and will look only to the applicable
third-party provider for the enforcement of the terms of such EULAs. If, while providing the Services, MSSP is required to comply
with
a third-party EULA
and the third-party
EULA is modified or amended, MSSP
reserves
the
right to modify or amend
any applicable Requested Services with
Client to ensure its continued compliance with
the
terms of
the
third-party EULA. Client agrees to hold harmless
and Indemnify MSSP against Client violation of any of the terms and conditions
included in the subject EULA.
8.
MSSP'S EMPLOYEE'S, AGENTS OR SUBCONTRACTORS. Client acknowledges that MSSP has incurred substantial recruitment,
screening, training, and administrative expenses with respect to its agents,
including its employees, vendors and independent subcontractors. To the extent
permitted by law from the Effective Date of the last SOW and up to one (1)
calendar year after the date of termination of any Requested
Services, Client shall not
hire or contract directly or indirectly with any of the MSSP's employees, agents
or subcontractors who have communicated with and/or worked on any Service for
Client. Client and MSSP mutually
acknowledge and agree that it would be impractical and extremely difficult to
ascertain the amount of monetary damages that would
be caused by a breach by Client of this provision. Therefore, Client and MSSP mutually agree
that in the event of a breach by Client in any way of this provision, Client
shall pay to MSSP as liquidated damages, an amount equal to One Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00). This amount
is an effort by both Parties to properly and reasonably assess the damages that
MSSP would suffer as a direct result of a breach by Client, taking into account
the following facts and circumstances: (a) an average employee working for MSSP
will generate significant net revenue for the MSSP and remain employed by the MSSP
for an extended period of time; (b) MSSP will lose significant revenue and
incur significant costs in connection with attempting to replace such employee;
(c) there is no guarantee that such employee can be replaced; and (d)
accurately assessing the value of such employee to the MSSP upon such breach is
virtually impossible. In light of these
circumstances, Client and MSSP mutually agree that this liquidated damages
provision represents reasonable compensation to MSSP for the losses that it
would incur due to any such breach.
Client and MSSP further acknowledge and agree that nothing in this
paragraph shall limit MSSP's rights to obtain injunctive relief or any other
damages including, but not limited to punitive, consequential, special, or any
other damages, as may be appropriate in connection with Client breach of this
section.
9.
WARRANTY. MSSP warrants
that the Services will be performed by qualified personnel and in a manner
consistent with commercial industry standards for similar services. MSSP does not make
any warranty with respect to Third-Party Products or Third-Party Services, and
Client must look to warranties (if any)
from the Third-Party Product Vendor with respect to such Third-Party Products
and Third-Party Service Provider with respect to such Third Party Services. The warranties described in this Section 9
shall
be deemed
null
and void
to the extent an applicable Requested Service is
(i) altered, modified or repaired by persons
other than MSSP,
including, without limitation,
the
installation of any
attachments, features,
or devices not supplied or approved by MSSP (ii) misused, abused, or not operated in accordance with the specifications of MSSP or
the applicable manufacturer or creator of the hardware or product, or, (iii) subjected to improper site preparation or maintenance by persons other
than
MSSP or persons approved or designated by MSSP. MSSP does not guarantee or promise any cost
savings, profits, or returns on investment, delay in delivery or performance, including those delays caused
by supply-chain delays or disruptions.
10. SOFTWARE HARDWARE & SECURITY.
Client understands and agrees that data loss or network failures
may occur, whether or not foreseeable.
Therefore, Client must maintain proper security for Client System
including but not limited to software and hardware updates that are made
available by the manufacturer. Client agrees to
promptly apply all necessary software and hardware updates and, at all times, comply
with all applicable national, industry, regulatory, and security standards,
policies, and procedures to which Client is or may be subject ("Applicable
Standards").
11. CLIENT CYBER SECURITY. It
is understood that within the Services provided, it is not the intent, nor does
the MSSP provide any type of internet
security monitoring, cyber security monitoring, cyber terrorism monitoring, or
other cyber threat monitoring for Client unless otherwise specified in the Requested Services. As cyber threats are always evolving, it is
strongly recommended that Client engage the services of a cyber protection
third-party vendor to independently monitor the cyber controls and cyber
activities in Client System.
12. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE. Client must disclose to MSSP all Applicable
Standards. Client acknowledges and agrees that the Requested Services alone
will not achieve compliance with Applicable Standards without the Client taking
additional action to ensure compliance. Client is solely responsible for reviewing
their operations with qualified legal counsel or advisors to determine its
Applicable Standards. Client acknowledges that MSSP does not provide any legal,
regulatory, or similar compliance services or solutions, and the Requested
Services provided by MSSP are solely limited to those, if any, expressly set
forth by Client and agreed to by MSSP in the SOW or any subsequent SOW's.
Client is solely responsible for ensuring that its materials or other
information do not constitute or contain any data prohibited by Applicable
Standards.
13. UNAUTHORIZED INFORMATION TRANSFER. In no event shall MSSP
or its subcontractors, whether under these Terms, a Requested Service, or any
SOW, be liable in contract, tort, third-party liability, breach of statutory
duty or otherwise, or with respect to any direct, indirect or consequential
losses or expenses, including without limitation loss of
anticipated profits, company shut-down, third-party loss or injury, any loss
because of data breach or other form of cyberattack, any loss of personally
identifiable or protected information, goodwill, use, market reputation,
business receipts or contracts or commercial opportunities, whether or not foreseeable,
if Client's data or Systems are breached because of the distribution of and Client's
response to, unsolicited email, direct mail, facsimiles, unsolicited text
messages, voice calls, telemarketing or because of the collection of
information by means of any form of electronic malware, wiretapping, bugging,
video cameras or identification tags.
14. EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS. In no event shall MSSP or its subcontractors, whether
under these Terms, Requested Services or
subsequent SOW,
other work order or otherwise in connection with any of them, be liable in
contract, tort, third-party liability, breach of statutory duty or otherwise,
in respect of any direct, indirect or consequential losses or expenses, including without limitation loss of
anticipated profits, company shut-down, third-party loss or injury, any loss
because of data breach, any loss of personally identifiable or protected
information, goodwill, use, market reputation, business receipts or contracts
or commercial opportunities, whether or not foreseeable, if such loss was the result
of a cyberattack or any other event not
contemplated by these Terms.
15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. THIS PARAGRAPH
LIMITS THE LIABILITIES ARISING UNDER THESE TERMS, ANY SOW OR ANY Requested Services. THE
PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE
MSSP WOULD NOT ENTER
INTO THESE TERMS
WITHOUT THE LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS
SECTION. IN NO EVENT OR CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL MSSP OR
ANY OF MSSP'S AFFILIATES FOR THEMSELVES AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, NOMINEES,
CONSULTANTS, SUBCONTRACTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS BE LIABLE
TO CLIENT OR ANY OF CLIENT'S AFFILIATES
AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS,
SHAREHOLDERS, NOMINEES, CONSULTANTS, REPRESENTATIVES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECULATIVE, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY,
OR INDIRECT LOSSES OR DAMAGES; LOSS OF GOOD WILL; LOST PROFITS; LOSS OF
BUSINESS; WORK STOPPAGE; DATA LOSS; LOSS OF INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY; COMPUTER FAILURE
OR MALFUNCTION; OR ANY AND ALL OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS DAMAGES ATTRIBUTABLE OR RELATED TO MSSP'S
PERFORMANCE OF THE Requested Services OR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THese terms. MSSP'S MAXIMUM
AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER, IN CONNECTION WITH, OR IN ANY WAY RELATING TO ANY OF
THE Requested Services OR THESE TERMS OR A SOW OR THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE
PARTIES SHALL BE limited to direct money damages only as STATED IN THE APPLICABLE
SOW BETWEEN THE PARTIES, and if not so stated, SUCH MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY
SHALL BE
limited to direct money damages only and shall NOT EXCEED AMOUNT OF THE FEES PAID BY CLIENT TO MSSP UNDER THE APPLICABLE SOW DURING THE THREE (3) MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EARLIEST DATE ON WHICH THE EVENT
GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY OCCURRED.
EACH PARTY SHALL
HAVE ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE ACCRUAL OF A CAUSE OF ACTION (REDUCED TO SIX (6)
MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF MSSP'S INVOICE WITH RESPECT TO PAYMENT, BILLING,
TECHNICAL OR SUPPORT ISSUES) TO BRING SUCH ACTION. IF EITHER PARTY
FAILS TO BRING SUCH ACTION WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR OF ITS ACCRUAL (OR SIX (6) MONTHS
AFTER THE DATE OF MSSP'S INVOICE WITH RESPECT TO PAYMENT, BILLING, TECHNICAL OR
SUPPORT ISSUES), THEN SUCH PARTY SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE WAIVED
WHATEVER RIGHTS SUCH PARTY MAY HAVE HAD IN RELATION TO SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION
INCLUDING ALL LEGAL AND EQUITABLE REMEDIES.
16. MUTUAL INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD
HARMLESS. Subject to Section 15
above, each Party agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the other Party (and
such Party's affiliates, agents, employees, officers, directors, members,
shareholders, nominees, consultants, subcontractors, representatives,
successors, and assigns) harmless from and against any and all losses, damages,
costs, expenses or liabilities, including reasonable attorneys' fees,
(collectively, "Damages") that arise from,
or are related to, (i) the breach of this MSA by such Party against whom
indemnification is claimed or sought; (ii) any fraud, willful misconduct, or gross
negligence solely undertaken or caused by the Party against whom
indemnification is claimed or sought; or (iii) Damages arising out of any
alleged infringement of copyrights, patent rights and/or the unauthorized or unlicensed
use of any material, property or other work solely undertaken or caused by the
Party against whom indemnification is claimed or sought in connection with the performance of such
party's duties or obligations under the Terms or any SOW; provided, however,
that the indemnification obligations set forth in (i) and (ii) shall not apply
in the event of any joint, concurring, comparative, or contributory fraud,
willful misconduct, or gross negligence.
The preceding indemnification obligations are conditioned on any indemnified
Party: (i) notifying the indemnifying Party promptly in writing of such action;
(ii) reasonably cooperating and assisting in such defense; and (iii) giving
sole control of the defense and any related settlement negotiations to the
indemnifying Party with the understanding that the indemnifying Party may not
settle any claim in a manner that admits guilt or otherwise prejudices the
indemnified Party, without consent.
17. MSSP INSURANCE. MSSP agrees to maintain
insurance coverage that is reasonably required in connection with these Terms
or any SOW, including
but not limited to, workers compensation and general liability. MSSP
agrees to maintain a general liability and cyber liability errors and omissions
insurance policy with a limit not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. Upon
request by Client, MSSP shall provide certificates of insurance evidencing such
insurance signed by an authorized representative of the insurer.
18. CLIENT INSURANCE. Client agrees to maintain, at
its sole cost and expense, insurance coverage that is reasonably required by MSSP
in connection with these Terms or any SOW, including, without limitation,
workers compensation, general liability, and cyber and privacy liability. Upon
request by MSSP, Client shall provide certificates of insurance evidencing such
insurance signed by an authorized representative of the insurer, including
proof of payment of any applicable premiums or amounts due thereunder. In the event Client fails to maintain the required
insurance coverage, MSSP may, at its sole discretion, suspend the Requested
Services until Client provides evidence of the required insurance or may
terminate the Terms or any SOW for a material breach. If Client is supplied
with any MSSP equipment, Client agrees to acquire and maintain, at its sole
cost, insurance for the full replacement value of that equipment.
18.1
Cyber and Privacy Insurance.
Client acknowledges that Client is solely responsible for obtaining and
maintaining, for the duration of these Terms,
its own Cyber and Privacy Liability Insurance to adequately insure its cyber
exposures. Client acknowledges that MSSP does not provide Client with any form
of Cyber and Privacy Liability or other insurance coverage in connection with
the Services or an executed SOW and that Client's use of the Services does not,
in any way: (i) replace a Cyber and Privacy Liability policy, (ii) mitigate
Client's need for Cyber and Privacy Liability insurance coverage or (iii)
relieve Client's responsibility for obtaining its own Cyber and Privacy
Insurance coverage.
18.2 Commercial Property Insurance. Client
shall secure at Client's own cost and expense property insurance for the full replacement
value of Client's System(s) and equipment that may be applicable to these Terms
or any SOW.
18.3 Mutual
Waiver of Subrogation. TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, EACH PARTY WAIVES ALL
RIGHTS AGAINST THE OTHER PARTY FOR RECOVERY OF DAMAGES TO THE EXTENT THESE
DAMAGES ARE COVERED BY THE WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY,
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, GENERAL
LIABILITY, PROPERTY INSURANCE, COMMERCIAL
UMBRELLA/EXCESS, CYBER AND PRIVACY OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
OBTAINED BY EITHER PARTY. CLIENT WILL
NOT HOLD MSSP, ITS SUBCONTRACTORS AND/OR THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS
RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH LOSSES AND WILL CONFIRM THAT CLIENT INSURANCE POLICIES
REFERENCED ABOVE PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF SUBROGATION INCLUDED IN THE TERMS OF
SERVICE.
19. DISCLAIMERS.
The express remedies set forth in these Terms will constitute Client's
exclusive remedies, and MSSP's sole obligation and liability, for any claim (a)
that a Service or deliverable provided hereunder does not conform to
specifications or is otherwise defective, or (b) that the Services were
performed improperly.
EXCEPT FOR
THE WARRANTIES MADE BY MSSP IN SECTION 9, WHICH ARE LIMITED WARRANTIES AND THE
ONLY WARRANTIES PROVIDED TO CLIENT, THE REQUESTED SERVICES AND ANY DELIVERABLES
ARE PROVIDED STRICTLY "AS-IS." MSSP DOES
NOT MAKE ANY ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING FROM COURSE OF
DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE DELIVERABLES OR REQUESTED SERVICES
PROVIDED HEREUNDER, OR ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER.
THE PARTIES DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
MSSP PROVIDES
NO WARRANTY THAT THE REQUESTED SERVICES OR ANY DELIVERABLES WILL MEET ANY OF CLIENT
REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, THAT THE REQUESTED SERVICES
AND ANY DELIVERABLES WILL OPERATE IN THE COMBINATIONS THAT CLIENT MAY SELECT
FOR USE, THAT THE OPERATION OF THE REQUESTED SERVICES AND ANY DELIVERABLES WILL
BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT ALL ERRORS WILL BE
CORRECTED. IF PRE-PRODUCTION (E.G.,
"ALPHA" OR "BETA") RELEASES OF SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED TO CLIENT, SUCH COPIES ARE
PROVIDED "AS-IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
No statement
by any MSSP employee or agent, orally or in writing, will serve to create any
warranty or obligation not set forth herein or to otherwise modify these Terms
in any way whatsoever.
20.
SEVERABILITY. If any provision hereof or any SOW is declared invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, such provision will be ineffective only to the
extent of such invalidity, illegibility or unenforceability so that the
remainder of that provision and all remaining provisions of this MSA or any SOW
will be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
The invalidity of any part of these Terms shall not render invalid the remainder of the Terms.
21.
AMENDMENT. No amendment or modification of
this MSA or any SOW will be valid or binding upon the Parties unless such
amendment or modification is expressly agreed to in a signed writing by an
authorized individual of MSSP.
22.
RELATIONSHIP. Each Party is an independent contractor, and these Terms
do not make the Parties principal and
agent, partners, employer and employee; nor do these Terms create a joint
venture. It is further understood that
there is no relationship, including but not limited to a partnership, joint
venture, subcontractor or other commission-based relationship, between any third
party that referred MSSP or Client to the other Party.
23.
LAW. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Nevada without reference to principles of conflicts of laws. The Parties irrevocably submit to the
exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Nevada.
24. WAIVER. Failure by either Party to
insist upon strict performance of any provision herein shall not be deemed a waiver
by such Party of its rights or remedies, or a waiver by it of any subsequent
default by the other Party.
25. FORCE MAJEURE. Neither Party will be liable to the other Party for
delays or failures to perform its obligations under these Terms, any SOW, or any Requested Services or because
of circumstances beyond such Party's reasonable control,
except for payment by Client of fees under this MSA and any SOW. Such circumstances include, but will not be
limited to, any acts or omissions of any governmental
authority, natural disaster, act of a public enemy,
acts of terrorism, riot, sabotage, pandemic, disputes or differences with
workmen, power failure, communications delays/outages, delays in transportation
or deliveries of supplies or materials, cyberwarfare,
cyberterrorism, or hacking, malware or virus-related incidents that circumvent
then-current anti-virus or anti-malware solution, or if such loss, delay or
failure to perform was the result of or arose from any act of terrorism, strike
or similar labor action, war, invasion, act of foreign enemy, hostilities or
warlike operations, civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, malfunction
of electrical, mechanical or telecommunications infrastructure and equipment or
services, any satellite failure, or from any fire, flood, earthquake, volcanic
eruption, explosion, lighting, wind, hail, tidal wave, landslide, act of God, national or global pandemic, or other physical event and civil commotion assuming the proportions of or amounting to an
uprising, or any action taken in controlling, preventing or suppressing any of
these things, including any such act or series of acts of any person or
group(s) or persons, whether acting alone or on behalf of or in connection with
any organization(s), committed for political, religious or ideological purposes
including but not limited to the intention to influence any government and/or
to put the public in fear for such purposes by using activities perpetrated
electronically that are directed towards the destruction, disruption or
subversion of communication and information systems, infrastructure, computers,
telecommunications or electronic networks and/or its content thereof or
sabotage and or threat therefrom.
26. DATA ACCESS/STORAGE. Depending on the Service provided, a portion of Client data may occasionally be accessed or stored
on secure servers located outside of the United States. Client agrees to notify
MSSP if Client requires MSSP to modify its standard access or storage
procedures.
27. ASSIGNMENT. Client shall not assign, transfer,
subcontract, or delegate any of its rights, duties, and/or obligations under these
Terms or any SOW without the prior written consent of the MSSP. Client shall not effectuate a change of control of its
business, including but not limited to, any merger, acquisition, consolidation,
or sale of all or substantially all of its assets, without the prior written
consent of MSSP. For purposes of this MSA, "change of control" shall
mean any transaction or series of transactions in which the ownership or
control of Client is transferred or altered such that the persons or entities
that control Client, directly or indirectly, are changed. These Terms and any
SOW will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their
successors and permitted assigns. MSSP may assign, transfer, subcontract, or
delegate this MSA and any SOW and any of its rights, duties, and/or obligations
under this MSA or any SOW to a successor in ownership in connection with any
merger, consolidation, or sale of all or substantially all of the stock or assets
of its business, or any other transaction in which ownership of more than fifty
percent (50%) of its voting equity is transferred.
28. Survival. The provisions contained in this MSA or any
SOW that by their context are intended to survive termination or expiration
will survive.
29. CREDIT CARD AND ACH PROCESSING, AND AUTO RENEWALS. IN THE
EVENT CLIENT HAS ENROLLED IN CREDIT CARD PAYMENT OR ACH PROCESSING AND MSSP HAS
ACCEPTED CREDIT CARD OR ACH AS A METHOD OF PAYMENT FROM CLIENT, CLIENT HEREBY
AUTHORIZES MSSP TO CHARGE THE AMOUNTS DUE FOR REQUESTED SERVICES EACH MONTH
DURING THE TERM OF EACH SOW INCLUDING EACH MONTH DURING AUTOMATIC RENEWAL
PERIODS OF EACH SOW. BY ACCEPTING THIS
MSA WITH THESE AUTOMATIC CHARGE TERMS INCLUDING AUTOMATIC RENEWAL TERMS, CLIENT
EXPRESSLY CONSENTS TO BEING CHARGED, AND HEREBY AUTHORIZES MSSP TO CHARGE,
AUTOMATIC MONTHLY CHARGES AND FEES FOR REQUESTED SERVICES FOR EACH MONTH DURING
THE TERM OF EACH SOW INCLUDING EACH MONTH OF ANY RENEWAL TERM OF EACH SOW UNTIL
THIS MSA IS TERMINATED OR UNTIL CLIENT REVOKES SUCH CONSENT. THIS AUTHORIZATION AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL
SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL REVOKED BY CLIENT IN WRITING TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS
PROVIDED BY MSSP OR BY ANY OTHER ONLINE OR COMMUNICATION METHOD MADE AVAILABLE
BY MSSP FOR CANCELLATION OF AUTOMATIC RENEWALS. CLIENT FURTHER AGREES THAT IF
ANY CREDIT CARD PAYMENT OR ACH PAYMENT IS NOT HONORED, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE
AND WHETHER INTENTIONALLY OR INADVERTENTLY, MSSP WILL NOTIFY CLIENT TO REMEDY
PAYMENT AND CLIENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE ANOTHER METHOD
OF PAYMENT. MSSP SHALL BE UNDER NO
OBLIGATION WHATSOEVER TO PERFORM UNDER THIS MSA OR ANY SOW UNTIL CLIENT PAYS
THE AMOUNTS DUE HEREUNDER.
30. TAXES. Client is responsible for all
local, state, or federal sales, use, value-added or other taxes, tariffs, or
other charges based on work or Requested Services provided under this
Agreement. Client will pay all such taxes or tariffs as may be imposed upon MSSP
or Client; provided, however, that MSSP shall be responsible for its own income
withholding taxes. Client is liable for any new or altered taxes, duties,
tariffs, or charges imposed after the Effective Date of any SOW in respect of
the supply of Products or Requested Services under such SOW.