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SERVICES: OneSource Software, an authorized agent of Automotive Body
Parts Association (ABPA) agrees to furnish subscriber the data processing
and information services which comprise the Partslink system for subscriber’s
ordinary business purposes for so long as this Agreement remains in effect,
subject to the terms and conditions hereof.
TERM OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall commence within a 1-3 business
days of the date it is signed by subscriber and shall continue for a period
of 1 year, so long as subscriber meets those payment provisions as contained
herein. After the initial year, this agreement will automatically renew
on a monthly basis until terminated by either party. After the initial
year, either party may terminate this Agreement (1) upon any material
breach by the other of its obligations, (2) If the other shall commit
an act of bankruptcy, or (3) Upon notice by either party without cause.
Termination shall become effective within 3 business days from date of
notification. For purposes hereof, material breach shall include, without
limitations, in the case of the Subscriber (a) the failure to pay any
amount due and owing OneSource Software hereunder, or (b) any unauthorized
use or disclosure of the Services including, without limitation, the Partslink
Numbering System.
PRICING: The charges for the Services are Specified in the Pricing Schedule.
Subscribers agree to pay OneSource Software the monthly fee within the
1st to 3rd day of the month and by automatic credit card transfer to OneSource
Software account or shall lose entry access to the on line site for that
period in which credit card is not processed, for whatever reason.
OWNERSHIP AND CONFIDENTIALITY: Subscriber acknowledges that all computer
programs, databases, interchange systems and components portions thereof
including, without limitations, numbering codes, denotations, indexes,
interchange numbers, part type names and part type numbers and all related
information and documentation used or furnished by ABPA and/or its agent
in connection with the Services will at all times be and remain the property
of ABPA and the ABPArtslink program. Subscriber may not disclose online
access code to any other person, company, entity or group which is not
an integral part of Subscriber’s business. Subscriber may disclose
information to its employees and/or to other company locations for purposes
specifically relating to Subscriber’s use of the services. ABPA
shall have the right to sell and distribute such statistics as may be
compiled from use of ABPArtslink program by Subscribers.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Additional services, such as technical support
for training of new subscriber personnel, special consulting, or for services
which are not an integral part of the program, such as preparation for
cataloging, will be charged to Subscriber as negotiated by OneSource Software,
the agent of ABPA, and shall be charged directly to Subscriber by OneSource
Software. Failure on the part of the Subscriber to pay such negotiated
additional fees in a reasonable and responsible manner shall constitute
a material breach of this Agreement and may result in loss of Subscriber
benefits.
- AVAILABILITY OF THE SERVICES: ABPA will license the ABPArstlink Numbering
System to Agent and it's Subscriber continuously for so long as this
Agreement remains in effect.
- USE OF SERVICES: Subscriber assumes responsibility for the consequences
of any instructions it may give to ABPA and/or its agent and for providing
the access password to the program. Subscriber agrees that it will use
the services only for the purposes of parts purchasing, selling, inventory
maintenance, inventory control, electronic communication or transmission
and interchange with information service providers, suppliers, distributors,
manufacturers, shippers and insurance companies (“ordinary business
purposes”) and will not sell, lease or otherwise provide, directly
or indirectly, any of the Services or any portion thereof to any third
party except as expressly authorized.
- COMMUNICATIONS LINES, COMPUTER AND EQUIPMENT: Subscriber is responsible
for installation of appropriate equipment to enable Subscriber to access
the Services.
- FILE SECURITY, RETURN OF SUBSCRIBER PROPERTY: ABPA will provide reasonable
security provisions to insure that Subscriber’s access codeword
as well as credit card used for automatic payment is available to none
other than Subscriber, or those parties which Subscriber designates.
- LAWS AND GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS: Subscriber shall be responsible
for compliance with all laws and governmental regulations affecting
its business and for any use it may make of the Services to assist it
in complying with such laws and government regulations . If after the
date hereof any modifications to the Services shall be legally required
, ABPA shall, except to the extent such changes may be beyond the capability
of ABPA and/or its agent to implement, modify the Services appropriately.
If providing any Services to Subscriber hereunder violates, or in ABPA’s
judgment is likely to violate, any laws or government regulations, ABPA
may upon notice to Subscriber(s) immediately cease providing the affected
Services to Subscriber(s).
- SOFTWARE. Subscriber acknowledges that it is a licensee and/or sublicensee
of ABPA of the various systems benefits and that programs, databases,
related information and documentation are part of the ABPArtslink program
and Subscriber may use the software and information furnished by the
system as it was intended. Subscriber may make alterations, changes
or modifications to the database as warranted but ABPA and/or its agent
accepts no responsibility for such changes and the resultant impact
on Subscriber’s internal inventory control and maintenance program.
- WARRANTY: (A) ABPA represents that the programs and database will
be regularly maintained and updated and except as specifically provided
herein, there are no other warranties, express or implied. (B) EXCEPT
AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
- LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
A. ABPA’s sole liability to Subscriber is to furnish the correct
information on the parts database and to correct such data and/or information
when applicable and notified by Subscriber(s).
B. In the event the system goes off line for whatever reason, ABPA and
its agent will endeavor to revive the system as soon as feasibly and
technically possible. ABPA shall not have any liability under this Agreement
for any money damages resulting from claims made by Subscribers or any
third party for any and all causes as covered by 9(A) and 9(B) above.
ABPA’s sole liability under this Agreement for remuneration will
amount only to that percentage of the monthly fee incurred by Subscriber
for the number of days greater than two in which ABPArstlink system
is off line and not available to Subscriber. Such damages shall be the
full extent of ABPA’s monetary liability under this Agreement
regardless of the form in which any such legal or equitable claim or
action may be asserted against ABPA and shall constitute Subscriber’s
sole monetary remedy.
C. ABPA shall not be liable or deemed to be in default for any delay
or failure to perform under this Agreement or for interruption of the
services resulting directly or indirectly from any cause beyond ABPA’s
reasonable control.
D. IN NO EVENT WILL ABPA BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH CLIENT MAY INCUR OR EXPERIENCE ON ACCOUNT
OF ENTERING INTO OR RELYING ON THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF ABPA HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
- DEFAULT BY SUBSCRIBER: Should Subscriber (a) default in the payment
of any sum of money hereunder, (b) default in the performance of any
other of its obligations under this Agreement, or (c) commit an act
of bankruptcy or become the subject of any proceeding under the Bankruptcy
Act, or become insolvent, then in any such event, ABPA, at its option,
may upon written notice thereof (1) Terminate this Agreement, (2) Declare
all amounts due to become due hereunder immediately due and payable
and (3) Cease providing the Services. If a Subscriber joined as a member
of ABPA and becomes in arrears in his dues to the Association, ABPA
shall have the right to assess Subscriber the current monthly fee for
nonmember, such sum to be paid prior to the continuation of the Services
provided.
- GENERAL:
A. Subscriber acknowledges that it has not been induced to enter into
this Agreement by any representation or warranty not set forth in this
Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties
with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all existing Agreements
and all other oral, written or other communications between them concerning
subject matter.
B. This Agreement shall not be modified in any way except by a writing
signed by both parties.
C. If any provision of this Agreement (or any portion thereof) shall
be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality
or enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement shall not in any
way be affected or impaired thereby.
D. The headings of this Agreement are intended solely for reference
and shall not affect its interpretation.
E. The individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of ABPA and Subscriber
do each hereby represent and warrant that they are duly authorized by
all necessary action to execute this Agreement on behalf of their respective
principals.
F. All notices shall be in writing (including e-mail) and shall be sent
by U.S. mail, certified at sender’s discretion, to the address
of record for ABPA, 1510 Eldridge Parkway, Suite 110-168, Houston, Tx.,
77077 and to the Subscriber’s address of record as recorded by
the Association.
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