WorkEasy Software, LLC.
TERMS OF SERVICE
Please read this Terms of SERVICE Agreement (“Agreement”) carefully. By accessing, using or purchasing any of WorkEasy Software, LLC. Services, Software or Products, you (“you” or “Customer”) agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement is a binding legal document between Customer, an individual or entity, and WorkEasy Software, LLC., a Delaware corporation, together with any of its affiliates and/or subsidiaries (“WorkEasy”). Do not access, use or purchase any Software Services or Products if you do not agree to these Terms of Service.
We may revise and update this Agreement from time to time without prior notice to you and will post the updated Agreement to the Services and/or our website. ANY CHANGES TO THIS AGREEMENT WILL APPLY IMMEDIATELY UPON POSTING. Your continued use of any WorkEasy Service, Software or Products following a notice of updated Agreement, whether through our website or the Products/Software, constitutes your acceptance to be bound by any changes. Customer and WorkEasy are referred to herein individually as a “Party” and jointly as the “Parties.”
1. Products & Services
- Order Form. You will select the Software Services and Products you want to buy from WorkEasy through an order form or similar document (a “Sales Order Document”). Such Sales Order Document will contain explanations and descriptions of the Software Services and Products, the corresponding Fees and payment options. Sales Order Documents will also set forth the number of licenses you are buying and how many users may access such license on your behalf (“Authorized Users”). Any Sales Order Document executed by Customer and WorkEasy is hereby incorporated into this Agreement.
- Software Services. If set forth in an Sales Order Document, WorkEasy will provide Customer with a subscription to its cloud-based, proprietary software solution (“Software Services”). WorkEasy will provide the Software Services through WorkEasy’s website, any mobile applications that may be provided by WorkEasy and its computer system and datacenter facilities (the “Software Services Platform”), which WorkEasy will manage and maintain. Customer will not have physical access to the Software Services Platform. The Software Services Platform may be operated by WorkEasy, an affiliate or by third parties under agreement(s) with WorkEasy. Customer is responsible for providing network connectivity with sufficient bandwidth between Customer’s local environment and the Software Services Platform. Customer’s access to the Software Services will be based on a limited number of licenses provided to Customers’ Authorized Users. Customer shall be responsible for and shall pay the fees for all Software Services accessed by its Authorized Users whether or not authorized by Customer. If Customer is on a month-to-month usage plan, Customer may increase or decrease its number of Authorized Users. If Customer is on an annual or longer- term usage plan, Customer may increase its number of Authorized Users only. Updates in the number of Authorized Users can be made as needed by updating Customer’s account within the Software Services Platform and may affect Software Services fees. Customer shall immediately notify WorkEasy of any unauthorized use or access to the Software Services that it is aware of
- Products. If set forth in a Sales Order Document, WorkEasy will provide Customer with devices and hardware, which include but are not limited to time collection and access control units, accessories and other physical technology products as purchased by Customer (“Products”). Information about product warranty information, returns and shipping can be found on our website at https://workeasysoftware.com.
- Hardware as a Service (“HaaS”). If set forth in the Sales Order Document, WorkEasy will provide Customer with devices (“Timeclocks” aka “HaaS”) in a subscription model (“Subscription”) for the term and monthly fee identified in a Sales Order Document.
- Ownership of the Device(s). Timeclocks shall remain the property of WorkEasy during the duration of the subscription period. Upon termination of the Subscription, Customer agrees to return the Timeclocks to WorkEasy, in good condition, within ten (10) business days after Customer’s receipt from WorkEasy of a shipping label suitable to facilitate the return of the Timeclocks. Failure to complete the return will result in a charge to the Customer amounting to the full retail value of the Timeclock(s) at that time.
- HaaS Support Services. To initiate service for one or more of the Timeclocks, Customer may contact the WorkEasy support team via phone call, or by initiating a ticket, in the same manner as for the Software Services. As part of the HaaS, Customer will receive premium support with a two (2) hours response time guaranteed. WorkEasy will resolve the problem or will ship to the Customer, via next business day delivery, a replacement Timeclock, which may be new, or a refurbished device of the same model, functioning as new (“Haas Support Services”).
- WorkEasy guarantees that the Timeclocks will work with WorkEasy’s Software Services and will repair or replace any Timeclock if it fails to function as designed. In this manner, Customer is assured that the Timeclocks never becomes obsolete under the HaaS Support Services.
2. ON-BOARDING AND OTHER SERVICES.
- Implementation Services. WorkEasy shall provide reasonable assistance with the set-up, onboarding and implementation process with respect to the Software Services and Products, including all configuration changes and technical specifications related thereto (“Implementation Services”). Outside of the Implementation Services, Customer will be responsible for its own telecommunications, internet, mobile connectivity and equipment to properly use the Software Services and Products for paying all third-party access fees incurred by Customer to access and use the Software Services and Products.
- Implementation Services. WorkEasy shall provide reasonable assistance with the set-up, onboarding and implementation process with respect to the Software Services and Products, including all configuration changes and technical specifications related thereto (“Implementation Services”). Outside of the Implementation Services, Customer will be responsible for its own telecommunications, internet, mobile connectivity and equipment to properly use the Software Services and Products for paying all third-party access fees incurred by Customer to access and use the Software Services and Products.
3. CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS.
- General. Customer acknowledges and agrees that, as part of the Implementation Services, Customer will designate one or more individuals to act as the primary support contact(s) and liaison(s) for WorkEasy (the “Customer Administrator(s)”). Such Customer Administrator(s) is/are the only persona authorized to submit cases and communicate issues and request support from WorkEasy. The Customer Administrator(s) will be responsible for completing the implementation training curriculum for Customer before the Software Services and Products “go-live” date.
- Prohibited Uses. Customer shall not use the Software Services and Products for purposes other than as set forth in this Agreement. In furtherance thereof, Customer will not (i) resell the Software Services and Products or any data received in connection therewith or otherwise disclose, disseminate, reproduce or publish any portion of the Software Services and Products in any manner or permit the same; (ii) use the Software Services and Products to create derivative products or other derivative works; (iii) modify, translate, alter, disassemble, decompile, manipulate or reverse engineer any portion of the Software, Products and Services; (iv) except for Authorized Users, permit any third party to access or use the Software Services and Products; (v) create Internet “links” to or from the Software Services, or “frame” or “mirror” any content forming part of the Software Services, other than on its Authorized Users’ own intranets or otherwise for its own internal business purposes; (vi) send spam or other duplicative or unsolicited messages in violation of applicable laws; (vii) send or store infringing, obscene, threatening, libelous, or otherwise unlawful or tortious material, including material harmful to children or that violates third party privacy rights; (viii) send through, store in or otherwise introduce to the Software Services, through its use or otherwise, a computer virus or other malicious code; (ix) interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Software Services or the data contained therein; or (x) attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Software Services or its related systems or networks.
- Notice to Data Subjects. Customer acknowledges and agrees that, if applicable, Customer will provide advance notice to any officer, employee, staff, team member, contractor, or agent (individually a “Data Subject”), prior to such Data Subject using a Software Service or Product, that Biometric Information (as defined in Section 8.2) belonging to Such Data Subject will be transferred to and stored by WorkEasy for employment-related purposes. The notice will include: i) the purpose(s) for the transfer of Biometric Information to WorkEasy; and ii) that EWorkEasy will retain the Biometric Information only as long as necessary for the provision of Software Services to Customer.
- Compliance with Laws. Customer, and its Authorized Users, shall use the Software Services and Products in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations, including state and federal data protection laws. Customer shall obtain any necessary licenses, certificates, permits, approvals or other authorizations required by all laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations applicable to Customer’s use of the Software Services and Products.
4. PAYMENT
- Fees. Customer shall pay WorkEasy the fees for the Software Services and Products as set forth in the Sales Order Document and/or our website, if applicable.
- Payment. Payment for many of the Software Services and Products is required in advance. Customer will be required to provide information regarding a credit card or other payment instrument (including, but not limited to ACH, wire or third-party application, such as PayPal) (“Payment Method”) before Customer can order any Software, Services or Products. You represent and warrant that such information is true and that you are authorized to use the Payment Method. You hereby authorize us through our third-party payment processor to bill your Payment Method in accordance with the Software Services or Product you are purchasing. If any bank or other financial institution refuses to honor any payment, WorkEasy may charge you a fee up to the maximum amount permitted under applicable law. By providing a Payment Method, you may authorize us to keep such Payment Method on file and charge you the fees, charges, or other amounts in accordance with this Agreement and any Sales Order Document. If you want to use a different Payment Method than the one you signed up to use during registration, or if there is a change in your credit card validity or expiration date, you may edit your Payment Method information by logging in to your account and viewing your account details or by contacting WorkEasy at (888) 783-1493. If the Payment Method expires and you do not edit the Payment Method information or cancel the applicable account, you authorize us to charge you for any overdue fees or recent purchases, and you will remain responsible for any uncollected amounts. Please contact WorkEasy at the above phone number if you would like to receive more detailed account history or billing information, if you believe there are any billing errors, or if you have any other questions related to the applicable account or corresponding billing. Unless otherwise provided by law, you must still pay any disputed charges until the dispute is resolved. If you would like to review the terms and conditions related to our third-party payment processor, please visit their website.
- Past Due Fees. If Customer becomes thirty (30) or more days past due and fails to pay all past due fees within ten (10) days of WorkEasy’s written notice of such delinquency, WorkEasy may suspend access or delivery of any Software Services or Products until all past due charges and any related interest are paid, or terminate the Agreement. Customer shall pay WorkEasy all costs of collection of past due amounts owed to WorkEasy hereunder, including without limitation, attorney fees, collection agency fees and court costs.
- Taxes. Fees are exclusive of sales, use, excise, ad valorem and other taxes. When WorkEasy has the legal obligation to collect such taxes, the appropriate amount shall be added to WorkEasy’s invoice and paid by Customer, unless Customer provides WorkEasy with a valid tax exemption certificate prior to issuance of the invoice.
5. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
- Title to Technology. As between Customer and WorkEasy, any and all patent rights, copyrights, trade secrets, trade names, service marks, trademarks, moral rights, know-how and any other similar rights or intangible assets recognized under any laws or international conventions, and in any country or jurisdiction in the world, as intellectual creations to which rights of ownership accrue, and all registrations, applications, disclosures, renewals, extensions, continuations or reissues of the foregoing now or hereafter in force (“Intellectual Property Rights”) pertaining to the Software Services and Products, in whole or in part, shall be, vest with and remain the exclusive property of WorkEasy and its third party licensors. Nothing in this Agreement is meant to give Customer any Intellectual Property Rights in or to the Software, Services and Products.
- Data. Customer is the exclusive owner of all right, title and interest in and to the information it provides or makes available to WorkEasy or that the Software, Services, and Products cull or create on behalf of Customer (“Data”). WorkEasy is hereby granted a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, copy, print, display, reproduce, modify, edit, publish, post, transmit, and distribute such Data to perform the Software Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement so long as such Data does not and is not capable of identifying Customer or any individual person or entity. Customer represents and warrants that it has all rights necessary to provide Data and other materials that it may make available to WorkEasy under this Agreement. Customer shall use the Software, Services, and Products in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations.
- Feedback. WorkEasy shall have a royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use or incorporate into the Software Services or Product any suggestions, ideas, enhancement requests, feedback, recommendations or other information provided by Customer and its Authorized Users relating to the Software Services or Products.
- Trademarks. “WorkEasy,” the WorkEasy logo all WorkEasy software and product names, “TimeLogix,” the TimeLogix logo, and any and all TimeLogix software and product names, “EasyClocking,” the EasyClocking logo and any and all EasyClocking software and product names are trademarks or service marks of WorkEasy or its affiliates (collectively, the “Marks”). No right or license to use the Marks is granted under this Agreement, except that Customer shall have the limited right to use the Marks solely as they appear in the Software Services and Products. Customer shall not use the Marks in advertising or promotional material nor shall Customer disclose WorkEasy as a service provider to any third party, except for such disclosures required by federal, state or local government regulations, or as otherwise may be approved in advance and in writing by WorkEasy. Customer shall not remove, alter or obscure any Marks or proprietary notices contained in the Software Services, Products, or other materials provided by WorkEasy.
6. WARRANTIES; DISCLAIMER
- General Warranties. Each Party represent and warrant that: (i) such Party is a properly organized business entity, in good standing in the locations where it operates or conducts business, and has the corporate power and authority to enter and perform its obligations under this Agreement, in accordance with applicable law and its articles of incorporation, bylaws and/or other governance documents; (ii) such Party has obtained all required consents, licenses, approvals, and/or permissions to authorize it to enter and perform its obligations under this Agreement; (iii) such Party will not make any representations, warranties, or guarantees on behalf of the other Party; and (iv) such Party will comply with all applicable laws.
- TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, WORKEASY MAKES NO PROMISES ABOUT THE SOFTWARE, SERVICES AND PRODUCTS. THE SOFTWARE, SERVICES AND PRODUCTS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (EVEN IF THAT PURPOSE IS KNOWN TO WORKEASY), MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE. WorkEasy DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS ARE COMPLETE OR FREE FROM ERRORS OR OMISSIONS OR THAT ALL DEFECTS SHALL BE CORRECTED, OR WILL BE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK, AND DOES NOT ASSUME, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY LIABILITY TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN, OR THE UNAVAILABILITY OF, THE Software Services and Products, WHETHER SUCH ERRORS OR OMISSIONS OR UNAVAILABILITY RESULT FROM NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, OR OTHER CAUSE. WORKEASY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE LEGALITY OR PROPRIETY OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS FOR ANY SPECIFIC PURPOSES. WORKEASY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE, SERVICES OR PRODUCTS SHALL MEET CUSTOMER’S EXPECTATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS. WHILE THE MANUFACTURERS OR LICENSORS OF PRODUCTS MAY PROVIDE CERTAIN WARRANTIES AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, WORKEASY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES CONCERNING PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THIRD PARTIES.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
- Confidential Information. In the course of this Agreement, each Party may obtain nonpublic information from the other Party that is confidential and proprietary in nature (“Confidential Information”). Such Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, the terms of this Agreement, information relating to the Software Services and Products, information regarding a Party’s current, future and proposed products and services, product designs, plans and roadmaps, prices and costs, trade secrets, patents, patent applications, development plans, ideas, samples, media, techniques, works of authorship, models, inventions, know-how, processes, algorithms, software schematics, code and source documents, data, formulas, financial information, procurement requirements, customer lists, suppliers, investors, employees, business and contractual relationships, sales and marketing plans, whether disclosed before or after the Effective Date, and any other information the receiving Party knows or reasonably ought to know is confidential, proprietary or trade secret information of the disclosing Party. Confidential Information also includes any and all nonpublic information provided to the disclosing Party by third parties.
- Obligations. The Parties agree that at all times, and notwithstanding the termination or expiration of this Agreement, each shall hold all Confidential Information of the other Party in strict confidence and trust, and shall not use, reproduce or disclose the Confidential Information of the other Party to any person or entity except as specifically permitted in this Agreement. Each Party may disclose Confidential Information of the other Party only to those of its employees, contractors, consultants and advisors who have previously agreed to be bound by terms and conditions at least as restrictive as those set forth in this Agreement and who have a need to know such information.
- Exclusions to Confidentiality. The restrictions on use and disclosure of Confidential Information set forth above shall not apply to the extent the Confidential Information: (i) is or becomes generally available to the public through no fault of the receiving Party (or anyone acting on its behalf); (ii) was previously lawfully known to the receiving Party free of any obligation to keep it confidential; (iii) is subsequently disclosed to the receiving Party by a third party who may rightfully transfer and disclose the information without restriction and free of any obligation to keep it confidential; or (iv) is independently developed by the receiving Party or a third party without reference or access to the disclosing Party’s Confidential Information.
- Disclosures Required by Law. The receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information if required to do so as a matter of law, regulation or court order, provided that: (i) the receiving Party shall use all reasonable efforts to provide the disclosing Party with at least ten (10) days’ prior notice of such disclosure; (ii) the receiving Party shall disclose only that portion of the Confidential Information that is legally required to be furnished; and (iii) the receiving Party shall use reasonable efforts to seek from the party to which the information must be disclosed confidential treatment of the disclosed Confidential Information.
8. PRIVACY.
- Privacy Policy. For information regarding WorkEasy’s treatment of Confidential Information, please review our current Privacy Policy at workeasysoftware.com, which is hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
- Biometric Information Privacy. Each Party expressly acknowledges and agrees that information processed in connection with this Agreement may include or constitute biometric information, as defined by applicable law “Biometric Information”). Each Party will process Biometric Information in compliance with applicable state and federal data protection laws and each Party’s applicable privacy policies. Customer will obtain or cause to be obtained the prior, affirmative, written consent required under applicable law (“Written Consent”), from each individual as necessary to allow for the performance of the Software and/or Services, and Customer shall provide to WorkEasy, upon WorkEasy reasonable written request, evidence of such Written Consents. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, neither Party will (i) use or disclose Biometric Information except in accordance with this Agreement, their respective applicable privacy policies, and the applicable data protection laws, and such use or disclosure will be solely as needed for the permitted uses and for no other purposes, unless the Parties otherwise agree in writing; or (ii) retain personal information longer than needed for the permitted uses or as required by applicable law. Customer acknowledges and understands that the regulatory landscape surrounding the collection of Biometric Information through new technologies is constantly changing, and Customer shall comply with any such changes in the law to the extent they apply to Customer’s obligations under the Agreement. Customer will reimburse WorkEasy for any reasonable expenses WorkEasy incurs in notifying individuals of a breach or violation of applicable law by Customer, or its subcontractors or agents, (not including WorkEasy), including reasonable expenses WorkEasy incurs in mitigating harm to those individuals. Customer also will defend, hold harmless and indemnify WorkEasy and its employees, agents, officers, directors, shareholders, members, contractors, parents, and subsidiary and affiliate entities, from and against any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, expenses, penalties or obligations (including attorneys’ fees), which WorkEasy may incur due to a breach or violation of applicable law caused by Customer, or its subcontractors or agents (not including WorkEasy).
9. INFORMATION SECURITY; COMPLIANCE
- Information Security. Each Party represents that it has implemented and maintains an industry-standard information security program. Such program shall include appropriate administrative, technical and physical safeguards reasonably designed to: (i) ensure the security and confidentiality of Confidential Information; (ii) protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of Confidential Information; (iii) protect against unauthorized access to or use of Confidential Information; and (iv) ensures disposal of Confidential Information in a secure manner.
- Security Breach. If a Party experiences a security breach that compromises the Confidential Information of the other Party (a “Security Breach“), a Party will promptly notify the other Party of such Security Breach and will promptly coordinate with the other Party to investigate and remedy the Security Breach. Except as may be strictly required by applicable law, a Party agrees that it will not inform any third party (but excluding third parties who are under contract with a Party to assist with Security Breaches and the investigation thereof) of any such Security Breach without the other Party’s approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; however, if such disclosure is required by applicable law, a Party agrees to work with the other Party regarding the content of such disclosure so as to minimize any potential adverse impact upon the other Party and its clients and customers.
- Subcontractors. WorkEasy may utilize subcontractors in the performance of Software Services. WorkEasy shall be responsible for performing due diligence of its subcontractors and managing their performance, including, securing contractual obligations relating to confidentiality. The use of any subcontractor shall not release WorkEasy from any of its obligations under the Agreement and WorkEasy shall remain liable for all acts and omissions of any such subcontractor.
- Retention of Content. Customer acknowledges and agrees that the Software Services and Products are not intended to be for record retention and will not use them as such. Customer agrees to keep copies of all Data that it uploads to the Software Services and Products in another location and that WorkEasy is not liable to Customer or its Authorized Users for any corruption, loss or inability to access Data. Customer acknowledges and agrees that all Data will be inaccessible to them after the termination or expiration of this Agreement and that WorkEasy will not return any Data within the Software, Services or Products unless the Parties agree in writing to such return. WorkEasy reserves the right to charge a fee in the event Customer seeks return of Data.
- Audit. WorkEasy reserves the right to audit Customer’s use of the Software Services and Products (remotely or on site) at a mutually agreeable time. If Customer’s use is greater than contracted, Customer shall be invoiced for any unlicensed use (and related support), and the unpaid balance and support fees shall be payable in accordance with this Agreement. If any increase in fees is required, Customer shall also pay the expenses associated with the audit. If Customer’s is in violation with this Agreement, WorkEasy reserves the right to terminate this Agreement immediately and Customer shall pay the full amount of any outstanding fees or the like for the remainder of the then-current Term.
10. TERM; TERMINATION
- Term. This Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and continue for one (1) year from the Effective Date. Thereafter, this Agreement will automatically renew for successive one (1) year periods unless either Party provides the other Party written notice no less than thirty (30) days from the date of such notice.
- Termination for Cause. If either Party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the non-breaching Party may, upon providing written notice of such breach, terminate this Agreement, if the breach is not cured within thirty (30) days following such notice, except in the case of failure to pay fees when due, which must be cured within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice from WorkEasy. Notwithstanding the foregoing, WorkEasy may immediately terminate this Agreement (i) upon written notice in the event Customer breaches this Agreement after receiving two prior breach notices; or (ii) if Customer breaches the licenses granted hereunder.
- Termination for Insolvency. Either Party may immediately terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other Party in the event the other Party: (i) becomes insolvent; (ii) files, submits, initiates, agrees to or is subject to any bankruptcy petition, conservatorship, request or petition for appointment of a receiver, or demand or application for voluntary or involuntary dissolution; or (iii) makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors.
- Effects of Termination. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, all license rights granted by any Party to the other Party pursuant to the Agreement shall terminate and Customer shall pay WorkEasy in full for all Software Services and Products accessed or used. Customer acknowledges that the Implementation Fees, minimum fees, annual fees, and certain flat fees set forth in this Agreement, a Sales Order Document, or a Professional Services SOW and the like are non-refundable upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement. If the Agreement is terminated due to Customer’s breach, Customer shall pay WorkEasy the full amount of any outstanding fees or the like for the remainder of the then-current Term.
- Return or Destruction of Materials. Within ten (10) days of expiration or termination of this Agreement, Customer shall, at WorkEasy’s sole discretion and request, destroy or return to WorkEasy all electronic, magnetic media or tangible items and material containing the Software, all Documentation and all Confidential Information (including all copies of the same) (collectively, the “Materials”) and certify in writing signed by Customer that all Materials have been returned or destroyed.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
- WORKEASY’S TOTAL LIABILITY AND CUSTOMER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR FOR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, IS LIMITED TO DIRECT MONEY DAMAGES NOT EXCEEDING THE PRODUCT OF EIGHTEEN (18) TIMES THE MONTHLY AMOUNT LAST PAID BY CUSTOMER TO WORKEASY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. THIS LIMIT IS CUMULATIVE AND ALL PAYMENTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ARE AGGREGATED TO CALCULATE SATISFACTION OF THE LIMIT. THE EXISTENCE OF MULTIPLE CLAIMS DOES NOT ENLARGE THE LIMIT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WORKEASY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, COMPENSATORY, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL OR USE, LOST OR DAMAGED CONTENT, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF WORKEASY IS AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGES.
12. INDEMNIFICATION
- Indemnification by WorkEasy. WorkEasy shall indemnify, defend and hold Customer harmless from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from a claim, suit or proceeding brought against Customer by a third party arising out of or related to (i) WorkEasy’s violation of rights belonging to a third party; (ii) WorkEasy’s gross negligence and willful misconduct; or (iii)a claim that the Software Services or Products infringe a United States patent, copyright or trademark (each, an “Infringement Claim”). WorkEasy’s obligations with respect to this section are conditioned upon: (a) Customer providing WorkEasy with prompt written notice of the Infringement Claim or threat thereof; (b) Customer giving WorkEasy full and exclusive authority for the conduct of the defense and settlement of the Infringement Claim and any subsequent appeal; and (c) Customer giving WorkEasy all information and assistance reasonably requested by WorkEasy in connection with the conduct of the defense and settlement of the Infringement Claim and any subsequent appeal.
- WorkEasy Options. If an Infringement Claim has been made, or in WorkEasy’s opinion is likely to be made, WorkEasy may, at its sole option and expense, either: (i) procure for Customer the right to continue using the Software Services or Products; (ii) replace or modify the allegedly infringing Software Service or Product so that it becomes non-infringing; or (iii) terminate both Parties’ respective rights and obligations under this Agreement with regard to the Software Service or Product, and refund to Customer a pro-rata amount of any prepaid fees actually paid by Customer for the unused portion of such Software Service or Product.
- Exclusions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, WorkEasy shall have no obligation to indemnify Customer to the extent an Infringement Claim arises from (i) the combination, operation or use of the Software Services or Products with any other software, data, products or materials not supplied by WorkEasy; (ii) the use of the Software Services or Products in violation of the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (iii) the alteration or modification of the Software Services or Products by or on behalf of Customer; (iv) WorkEasy’s compliance with Customer’s designs, specifications or instructions; or (v) Customer’s continued use of the Software Services or Products after WorkEasy has informed Customer of modifications or changes to the Software Services required to avoid the Infringement Claim.
- Indemnification by Customer. Except for WorkEasy’s indemnity obligations set forth above, Customer shall indemnify, defend and hold WorkEasy harmless from and against all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from a claim, suit or proceeding brought against WorkEasy by a third party arising out of or related to (i) the use or misuse of the Software, Services or Products by the Customer or its Authorized Users; (ii) Customer’s provision of or WorkEasy’s use of any Data; (iii) Customer’s breach of this Agreement; (iv) Customer’s violation of any rights of any third party; (v) Customer’s, its subcontractors, or its agents’ violation of any applicable state or federal data protection law, rule, or regulation that relates, in any manner, to collecting, transferring, storing, or using Biometric Information; and (v) Customer’s negligence or willful misconduct.
13. GENERAL
- Publicity. WorkEasy may use Customer’s name and the existence of this Agreement for its business purposes including, but not limited to, marketing and advertising, upon obtaining prior written consent from Customer.
- Complete Agreement; Order of Precedence. This Agreement, and any other terms referenced and incorporated herein, is the complete agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications between the Parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement.
- Relationship of Parties. The Parties acknowledge that this is a business relationship based on the express provisions of this Agreement and no partnership, joint venture, agency, fiduciary or employment relationship is intended or created by this Agreement. Neither Party is the legal representative or agent of, nor has the power or right to obligate, direct or supervise the daily affairs of the other Party, and neither Party shall act, represent or hold itself out as such.
- Notices. All notices required under this Agreement may be sent using the Software Services Platform and/or WorkEasy’s website.
- Assignment. Customer shall not assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations under this Agreement without WorkEasy’s prior written consent. A change in control constitutes an assignment under this Agreement. Any unauthorized assignment or transfer shall be void and constitutes grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement by WorkEasy. This Agreement binds and inures to the benefit of the Parties and their respective permitted successors and permitted assigns.
- Severability. If any provision, or part thereof, of this Agreement becomes or is declared invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any law, such provision, or part thereof, shall be null and void, and deemed deleted from this Agreement. The validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not in any way be affected or impaired.
- No Waiver. Any waiver is only valid to the extent expressly set forth in writing. No waiver by either Party of any right under this Agreement shall constitute a subsequent or continuing waiver of such right or any other rights under this Agreement.
- Equitable Relief. Customer acknowledges that the Software, Services and Products are valuable commercial products, the development of which involved the expenditure of substantial time and money. Any violation of the licenses granted hereunder, confidentiality obligations or infringement or misappropriation of WorkEasy’s Intellectual Property Rights therein shall be deemed a material breach of the Agreement, for which WorkEasy may not have adequate remedy in money or damages, and WorkEasy shall be entitled to injunctive relief, in addition to (and not in lieu of) such further relief as may be granted by a court of competent jurisdiction, without the requirement of posting a bond or providing an undertaking.
- Force Majeure. Except for Customer’s obligation to pay the fees for Software Services or Products provided, neither Party shall be liable for any failure or delay in its performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control (including, but not limited to, act of terrorism, war (declared or not declared), sabotage, insurrection, riot, act of civil disobedience, act of any government, pandemic/epidemic and any resulting orders, accident, fire, explosion, flood, storm, earthquake, tornado, volcanic eruption, nuclear event, any act of God, labor disputes, failure or delay of shippers, or unavailability of components or equipment); provided that it notifies the other Party as soon as practicable and uses commercially reasonable efforts to resume performance.
- Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to its principles of conflicts of law. Any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be brought by either Party in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the state of Delaware, and each Party hereby waives any defenses it may have before such courts based on a lack of personal jurisdiction or inconvenient forum. Each Party hereby expressly and irrevocably waives the right to a jury trial. The prevailing party shall be awarded its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs in any proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement.
- No Third Party Beneficiaries. WorkEasy and Customer agree that this Agreement, including all terms incorporated by reference, are for the benefit of the entities executing such document(s) and are not intended to confer any rights or benefits on any third party, including any employee or client of either entity executing such document(s), and that there are no third party beneficiaries as to this Agreement or any part or specific provision of this Agreement.
- Construction. Section headings of this Agreement have been added solely for convenience of reference and shall have no effect upon construction or interpretation of this Agreement. All references to “days” shall mean calendar days, unless otherwise specified. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement was prepared by both Parties jointly, and any uncertainty or ambiguity shall not be interpreted against any one Party.
- Survival. The following sections shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement: Preamble, §3 Customer Obligations, §4 Payment, §5 Proprietary Rights; §6.2 Disclaimer, §7 Confidentiality, §8 Term; Termination, §10.4/10.5 Effect of Termination, §11 Limitation of Liability §12 Indemnification, and §13 General, and any other sections which, by their very nature, are intended to survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.