\n1 DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT DECLARATIONS………………………….. 6<\/p>\n2 APPOINTMENT OF DISTRTIBUTOR; TERMS OF PRODUCT AND SERVICES SALES… 6
\n 2.1 Appointment and Exclusive Right…………………………. 6
\n 2.2 Limited Agent Authority of Distributor…………………… 6
\n 2.3 Supplier Obligations Regarding Customers in Territories
\n Assigned to Distributor………………………………. 6
\n 2.4 Limitations Regarding Customers Outside Territories Assigned
\n to Distributor………………………………………. 7
\n 2.5 Limitations on Products Purchased Outside Territories……… 7
\n 2.6 Supplier Obligations Regarding Distribution Conflict………. 7
\n 2.7 Product Rights and Restrictions…………………………. 7
\n 2.8 Transfer Price………………………………………… 7
\n 2.9 Distributor Pricing to Customers in the Territories……….. 8
\n 2.10 Payment Collection…………………………………….. 8
\n 2.11 Tax Collection and Tax Payment Responsibilities of Distributor 8
\n 2.12 New Products Notification and Information to Distributor…… 8
\n 2.13 Notification, Information and Support Regarding Products
\n Withdrawn…………………………………………… 8
\n 2.14 Purchase Orders……………………………………….. 8<\/p>\n
3 OBLIGATIONS AND COVENANTS OF SUPPLIER………………………… 9
\n 3.1 New Products………………………………………….. 9
\n 3.2 Supplier Suggested International Price Schedule…………… 9
\n 3.3 Product and Service Promotional Materials………………… 9
\n 3.4 Supplier Support of Distributor Marketing Programs………… 9
\n 3.5 Trade Show Responsibilities of Supplier………………….. 9
\n 3.6 Product Localization…………………………………… 9
\n 3.7 Product Shipment………………………………………. 10
\n 3.8 Supplier Compliance with Applicable Export Laws…………… 10
\n 3.9 Supplier Support for Importation of Products……………… 10
\n 3.10 Obsolete Demonstration Products…………………………. 10
\n 3.11 Technical Support Information and Materials………………. 11
\n 3.12 Technical Seminars and Training…………………………. 11
\n 3.13 Product Warranty………………………………………. 11
\n 3.14 Product Technical and Application Support………………… 11
\n 3.15 Confidentiality of Information………………………….. 12
\n 3.16 Supplier Master License Agreement……………………….. 12<\/p>\n
4 OBLIGATIONS AND COVENANTS OF DISTRIBUTOR……………………… 12
\n 4.1 Business Processes and Marketing of Products by Distributor
\n in the Territories…………………………………… 12<\/p>\n
[*] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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4.2 Marketing and Sales Process Activities…………………… 12
\n 4.3 Customer Demonstration and Evaluation Product Order by
\n Distributor…………………………………………. 13
\n 4.4 Use of Supplier Trade Names, Trademarks and Logotypes……… 14
\n 4.5 Assessment of Customer Requirements……………………… 14
\n 4.6 Reports and Forecasts………………………………….. 14
\n 4.7 Records Requirements…………………………………… 14
\n 4.8 Product Identification Maintenance by Distributor…………. 14
\n 4.9 Product Technical and Operational Knowledge………………. 14
\n 4.10 Support Engineering……………………………………. 15
\n 4.11 Distributor Service Program…………………………….. 15
\n 4.12 Warranty Restrictions………………………………….. 15
\n 4.13 Confidential Information……………………………….. 15
\n 4.14 Distributor Compliance with Laws and Regulations………….. 15
\n 4.15 Competitive Product Restrictions………………………… 15<\/p>\n
5 TERM AND TERMINATION……………………………………….. 16
\n 5.1 Term of the Agreement………………………………….. 16
\n 5.2 Notice of Termination………………………………….. 16
\n 5.3 Termination Prior to Completion of the “Initial Period”……. 16
\n 5.4 Termination for Breach…………………………………. 16
\n 5.5 Causes of Termination………………………………….. 16
\n 5.6 Termination Rights of Distributor……………………….. 17
\n 5.7 End of Distributor Representation of Supplier upon Termination 17
\n 5.8 Continuity Upon Termination…………………………….. 17
\n 5.9 Limitations of Liability……………………………….. 18<\/p>\n
6 INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY…………………… 19
\n 6.1 General Indemnification………………………………… 19
\n 6.2 Supplier Limited Warranty………………………………. 19
\n 6.3 Limitations and Disclaimers As Essential Basis of Bargain….. 19<\/p>\n
7 RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES…………………………………. 19<\/p>\n
8 ASSIGNMENT………………………………………………… 20
\n 8.1 No Assignment Without Consent…………………………… 20
\n 8.2 Distributor Affiliate Assignment………………………… 20<\/p>\n
9 FORCE MAJEURE……………………………………………… 20<\/p>\n
10 NOTICES…………………………………………………… 20<\/p>\n
11 WAIVER AND SURVIVAL………………………………………… 21<\/p>\n
[*] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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11.1 Waiver Limitations…………………………………….. 21
\n 11.2 Survival of Agreement Provisions………………………… 21<\/p>\n
12 COMPLETE AGREEMENT…………………………………………. 21<\/p>\n
13 COUNTERPARTS………………………………………………. 21<\/p>\n
14 ARBITRATION AND LAW APPLICABLE………………………………. 21
\n 14.1 Dispute Resolution via Arbitration………………………. 21
\n 14.2 Rights Regarding Arbitration Documents Review…………….. 21
\n 14.3 Arbitration Law to be Applied…………………………… 22
\n 14.4 Governing Language…………………………………….. 22<\/p>\n
EXHIBIT A. STANDARD PRODUCTS PRICING…………………………… 23<\/p>\n
EXHIBIT B. TERRITORIES ASSIGNED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT…………….. 25<\/p>\n
EXHIBIT C. SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS………………………………… 26<\/p>\n
EXHIBIT D. DEMONSTRATION AND EVALUATION PRODUCT ORDER BY
\n DISTRIBUTOR……………………………………… 27<\/p>\n
EXHIBIT E. SPLIT COMPENSATION FOR MULTI-TERRITORY SALE AND SUPPORT
\n RESPONSIBILITY SHARING……………………………. 28
\n<\/c><\/s><\/table>\n
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\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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1 DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT DECLARATIONS<\/p>\n
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 15th day of March by and
\n between HPL INC., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of
\n the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with its principal place of business at
\n 2033 GATEWAY PLACE, SAN JOSE, CA 95110 (hereafter “Supplier”) and CANON
\n SALES CO., INC., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of
\n Japan, with its principal place of business at 22-12-23, KONAN,
\n MINATO-KU, TOKYO 108-0075, JAPAN (hereafter “Distributor”).<\/p>\n
WHEREAS, Supplier is the owner of certain computer programs and is the
\n provider of related service Products, for use in the semiconductor
\n industry (the “Products”), which Products are more particularly described
\n in Exhibit A attached hereto; and wishes to expand its market for the
\n Products in the geographical areas (the “Territories”) set forth in
\n Exhibit B attached hereto;<\/p>\n
WHEREAS, Supplier wishes to appoint Distributor and Distributor wishes
\n to accept such appointment, as the independent, exclusive (except for
\n possible direct OEM customers of supplier as described herein)
\n distributor of the Products in the Territories on the terms and
\n conditions set forth herein; and<\/p>\n
WHEREAS, Distributor wishes to assign this Agreement to those of its
\n subsidiaries and affiliates in the respective Territories more
\n particularly described in Exhibit B attached hereto and Supplier
\n acknowledges the benefits of that assignment.<\/p>\n
NOW, THEREFORE, Supplier and Distributor agree as follows:<\/p>\n
2 APPOINTMENT OF DISTRIBUTOR; TERMS OF PRODUCT AND SERVICES SALES<\/p>\n
2.1 Appointment and Exclusive Right<\/p>\n
Subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Supplier
\n hereby appoints Distributor, and Distributor hereby accepts such
\n appointment, an exclusive right to solicit and collect orders for
\n licensed use of the Products by others (“Licensed Users”) within the
\n Territories. Said exclusivity, however, shall not apply to sale to and
\n licensed use of the Products by customers of Supplier OEM customers,
\n which sell Product use licenses as standard or optional elements of
\n either hardware or software Products under an OEM agreement with
\n Supplier. An OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) is defined as an
\n entity that purchases products and incorporates them into their own
\n products. For example, HP bundles Supplier’s BitMapView with their
\n Agilent Versatest Series.<\/p>\n
2.2 Limited Agent Authority of Distributor<\/p>\n
Distributor shall hold itself out to customers only as a limited agent
\n of Supplier. Distributor shall have no authority to accept on behalf of
\n Supplier any offer except as provided herein. Distributor shall make no
\n warranties with respect to the Products which exceed the Warranties made
\n by Supplier, except as by written agreement by Supplier.<\/p>\n
2.3 Supplier Obligations Regarding Customers in Territories Assigned to
\n Distributor<\/p>\n
Supplier shall not sell the Products directly to end-use customers in
\n the Territories. Supplier shall refer to Distributor, within two weeks,
\n all orders and inquiries relating to the Products<\/p>\n
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\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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originating from within or outside the Territories to the extent such
\n orders or inquiries relate to Products destined for use within the
\n Territories.<\/p>\n
2.4 Limitations Regarding Customers Outside Territories Assigned to Distributor<\/p>\n
Distributor shall not sell the Products directly to customers outside
\n the Territories and shall refer to Supplier within two weeks all orders
\n and inquiries relating to the Products originating from within or
\n outside the Territories to the extent such orders or inquiries relate to
\n Products destined for use outside the Territories. In the event of
\n purchase of Products by customer inside the Territories for use outside
\n the Territories Distributor will be compensated for sales process
\n portion of the sales as specified in Exhibit E.<\/p>\n
2.5 Limitations on Products Purchased Outside Territories<\/p>\n
In any License Agreements outside the Territories subsequent to the date
\n of this Agreement, Supplier will require that the Products purchased
\n elsewhere may not be installed within the Territories of this Agreement
\n without appropriate compensation to Distributor as provided in Exhibit E.<\/p>\n
2.6 Supplier Obligations Regarding Distribution Conflict<\/p>\n
In negotiation or renegotiations of any agreement with any of its other
\n distributors, agents or employees subsequent to the date of this
\n Agreement, Supplier will insist upon a covenant that such other
\n distributor, agent or employee will not seek customers or establish a
\n branch or maintain any distribution outlet in conflict with the terms of
\n this Agreement during the term of this Agreement.<\/p>\n
2.7 Product Rights and Restrictions<\/p>\n
Distributor recognizes and agrees that the Products and all
\n reproductions thereof, or any parts hereof, including all translations
\n and derivatives, are and shall be the exclusive and confidential
\n property and trade secrets of Supplier. Distributor may not alter the
\n Products without the prior written permission of Supplier. Neither the
\n Products nor any parts thereof shall be copied or modified by
\n Distributor for any purpose outside the scope of this Agreement.<\/p>\n
2.8 Transfer Price<\/p>\n
The Transfer Price paid by Distributor to Supplier for Products,
\n licenses and services shall be determined by standard discount terms
\n applied as a function of customer purchase order price (for standard
\n software Products) as compared to the suggested international list
\n prices published by Supplier as described in Exhibit A. Supplier
\n Suggested International List Prices shall generally apply and discount
\n terms to Distributor shall be reviewed and considered for adjustment as
\n described in Exhibit A. Supplier may make changes to its Supplier
\n Suggested International List Price schedule at any time upon 30 days
\n written notice to Distributor. However, outstanding customer quotations
\n based upon the price list in effect prior to a price change shall be
\n honored for up to 90 days from the date of notice of the price change.<\/p>\n
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\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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2.9 Distributor Pricing to Customers in the Territories<\/p>\n
Prices charged customers for standard Products sold by Distributor in
\n the Territories shall be at the discretion of Distributor. Price
\n quotations shall include, in addition to prices for standard Product
\n software licenses all Distributor and Supplier Support costs not
\n otherwise quoted as a separate line item for the customer. All support
\n services required by Distributor on behalf of the licensed customer
\n shall be the financial responsibility of the Distributor except as
\n otherwise noted and agreed by Supplier and Distributor in writing in
\n conjunction with specific customer cases.<\/p>\n
2.10 Payment Collection<\/p>\n
Distributor shall collect full payment for the orders received and will
\n pay Supplier the Supplier’s portion in US Dollars, as set out in Exhibit
\n A attached hereto. Distributor agrees to pay Supplier portion in
\n electronic transfer within 30 days of shipment of Product to Distributor.<\/p>\n
2.11 Tax Collection and Tax Payment Responsibilities of Distributor<\/p>\n
All orders quoted by Distributor shall include value added tax (V.A.T.)
\n as required by the local government as well as any and all import and\/or
\n export taxes levied by any government which imposes taxes on the
\n transaction or shipment and delivery processes. The responsibility for
\n collecting these taxes and any other local taxes or duties imposed, and
\n the subsequent payment to the government responsible for the taxation
\n belongs entirely with Distributor, and Supplier will in no way be
\n involved with this process or liable for any unpaid taxes. Appropriate
\n uplift of prices quoted and charged customers above the “International
\n Price” in order to cover all taxes imposed is the sole responsibility of
\n the Distributor. “International Prices” provided by Supplier are to be
\n always taken as exclusive of all taxes.<\/p>\n
2.12 New Products Notification and Information to Distributor<\/p>\n
Supplier shall provide written notice of any new Product to be released.
\n Supplier will provide sufficient information to update Product (as
\n described in Exhibit A) and price lists and will not unreasonably
\n withhold agreement on such changes as reflected in updated Distributor
\n Pricing Schedule. Updated Product price list will be sent to Distributor
\n the earlier of the following two scenarios: market conditions change
\n significantly or quarterly (every 3 months). Product price list is an
\n addendum and should not be part of the Distributor Agreement.<\/p>\n
2.13 Notification, Information and Support Regarding Products Withdrawn<\/p>\n
Supplier shall provide written notice of any Product to be withdrawn
\n from Supplier’s Marketing Program. Supplier shall maintain support for
\n said withdrawn Product for three years following the effective date of
\n withdrawal from marketing, provided the customer has maintained an
\n on-going service and maintenance agreement with Distributor on an
\n uninterrupted basis.<\/p>\n
2.14 Purchase Orders<\/p>\n
Purchase orders from the customer for the Products in the Territories
\n are to be addressed to Distributor. Distributor shall in turn place a
\n purchase order with Supplier for the amount of the Supplier’s portion,
\n and Supplier will ship the Products to the Distributor except as <\/p>\n
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\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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otherwise specified by the Distributor in the purchase order to the
\n supplier. Distributor shall provide a copy of original customer purchase
\n order to Supplier along with the order placed by Distributor to Supplier
\n on behalf of the customer. If customer purchase order is delayed the
\n Distributor can still place an order with Supplier on behalf of the
\n customer, as described above, with the exception that the Distributor
\n now has up to ninety (90) days to provide Supplier with a copy of
\n customer’s original purchase order to Distributor.<\/p>\n
3 OBLIGATIONS AND COVENANTS OF SUPPLIER<\/p>\n
3.1 New Products<\/p>\n
Supplier will develop new and updated Products to meet industry
\n requirements and provide technological advances. Supplier shall provide
\n Distributor a schedule for release of new and revised Products. This
\n schedule shall be made available as an element of the annual business
\n plan for the Territories and shall be updated as to any changes on a
\n quarterly basis during the last week of each quarter.<\/p>\n
3.2 Supplier Suggested International Price Schedule<\/p>\n
Supplier shall advise Distributor of Supplier schedule of suggested list
\n prices for customers outside the US, within 30 days of signing this
\n agreement, and Supplier shall also advise Distributor of any changes to
\n said prices within 30 days of such changes being made.<\/p>\n
3.3 Product and Service Promotional Materials<\/p>\n
Supplier will supply Distributor with a reasonable quantity of current
\n promotional materials, such as demo disks, literature, catalogues,
\n posters and panels, and other advertising materials relating to the
\n Products. Distributor shall have the right to incorporate Supplier’s
\n literature into Distributor’s literature. Distributor may offer any such
\n combined work Product to Supplier for its prior review in the interest
\n of assuring accuracy and completeness of the information therein.<\/p>\n
3.4 Supplier Support of Distributor Marketing Programs<\/p>\n
From time to time, Distributor may engage in intensive marketing
\n activities such as trade shows, seminars, direct mailings, or special
\n promotions. With suitable notice, Supplier shall support such activities
\n with brochures and materials, special demonstration software, presenters
\n and experts. Insofar as such campaigns benefit both parties, Supplier’s
\n support will be provided at its own expense.<\/p>\n
3.5 Trade Show Responsibilities of Supplier<\/p>\n
At trade shows within the Territories, show costs (booth rental, booth
\n design, set-up, dismantling, entertainment, etc.) will be borne by
\n Distributor. Supplier shall be responsible for travel costs of its
\n personnel and transportation costs of its equipment to and from the show
\n place. Distributor will allocate space for representation of Supplier
\n Products and services at all semiconductor industry trade events in
\n which the Distributor participates.<\/p>\n
3.6 Product Localization<\/p>\n
3.6.1 Definition of Product Localization<\/p>\n
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\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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Product Localization refers to any development, marketing or sales
\n activity required to adapt the core Product, marketing and sales
\n programs which Supplier has undertaken for the US market, to the primary
\n language, culture, practices or specific customer requirements in the
\n Territories.<\/p>\n
3.6.2 Standard Level of Localization of Supplier Products in the
\n Territories<\/p>\n
The standard language of Product user interface, documentation, and
\n labeling is English. The Products shall be developed and tested to run
\n properly on the version of the Windows operating system implemented in
\n the primary language of the Territories. The Product shall support data
\n formats consistent with support of the local language according to the
\n capabilities of localized versions of the combination of the Windows
\n operating system, data base and other system software utilized by the
\n Supplier Product but which is outside the development control of the
\n Supplier.<\/p>\n
3.6.3 Extended Localization<\/p>\n
Extended Localization refers to modifications to the Product, marketing
\n and sales programs for the Territories beyond Standard Localization as
\n defined in 3.6.1. If requested by Distributor, Supplier will localize
\n the Product as well as marketing and sales programs for the Territories,
\n including but not limited to modifications to the License Agreement and
\n country-specific labeling or packaging. Unless otherwise agreed in
\n writing, Costs for Extended Localization shall be borne and paid by the
\n Distributor.<\/p>\n
Supplier and Distributor shall both agree that proposed Extended
\n Localization actions are commercially viable and such agreement shall
\n not be unreasonably withheld. Any Extended Localization programs as
\n agreed by the Parties shall be documented in writing as to
\n specifications, schedule and cost responsibility of both Supplier and
\n Distributor for the specified Extended Localization.<\/p>\n
3.7 Product Shipment<\/p>\n
Supplier shall ship the Products to fulfill orders in the Territories to
\n the Distributor or according to Distributor instructions in the purchase
\n order submitted to Supplier by Distributor.<\/p>\n
3.8 Supplier Compliance with Applicable Export Laws<\/p>\n
Supplier agrees to comply with all applicable export control laws and
\n regulations relating to the Products. Supplier will also use its best
\n efforts to provide information necessary for Distributor to comply with
\n all applicable export control laws and regulations relating to the
\n Products.<\/p>\n
3.9 Supplier Support for Importation of Products<\/p>\n
Supplier will use its best efforts to assist Distributor to facilitate
\n any import processing by providing Distributor with all required
\n documents and information.<\/p>\n
3.10 Obsolete Demonstration Products<\/p>\n
Supplier shall replace by exchange obsolete Demonstration Products
\n either purchased by Distributor or otherwise supplied to Distributor by
\n Supplier. Such Demonstration Products which are superseded by new or
\n updated Products, shall be exchanged by Supplier for the upgraded
\n Product at no additional charge upon return of the outdated Product to
\n Supplier.<\/p>\n
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\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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3.11 Technical Support Information and Materials<\/p>\n
Supplier will supply all information and material required for
\n Distributor to provide the necessary technical support. This can
\n include, but is not limited to, Products, replacement parts including
\n diskettes, CDs, license security devices, user manuals, special software
\n or documents for installation or problem analysis. Supplier shall
\n provide such information and material free of charge. In cases where
\n replacement parts are necessary, Distributor shall return all bad or
\n obsolete parts to Supplier.<\/p>\n
3.12 Technical Seminars and Training<\/p>\n
Where appropriate and commercially reasonable, Supplier will conduct
\n technical seminars for existing and potential users and provide training
\n for sales and services related to the Products for the benefit of
\n Distributor’s employees. Each party shall be responsible for the
\n expenses, including salaries, cost of transportation, meals and lodging,
\n incurred by its own employees attending such seminars or training.<\/p>\n
3.13 Product Warranty<\/p>\n
Supplier shall remove all defects in the Products, including parts
\n thereof, which arise within 12 months of installation and acceptance
\n verification (according to the criteria of the PO, if any) by the
\n Licensed Customer, provided that the customer does not unduly delay
\n installation of the Product or acceptance testing according to schedule
\n milestones specified in the Purchase Order. In the case of an
\n installation or acceptance test delay mandated by the customer, the
\n warranty period shall begin 30 days following receipt of the software by
\n the customer.<\/p>\n
During the Warranty Period, Supplier personnel shall answer and log all
\n questions regarding bug fixes, known faults, and available fixes or
\n workarounds. In the event of an occurrence of bugs or faults in the
\n software during the Warranty Period, Customer Support shall be provided
\n by the Supplier according to the severity of the problem experienced.
\n When a Licensed User’s ability to operate the Product or perform his
\n normal business is impacted by a defect in the Product, Supplier must
\n promptly advise what action is planned to correct the problem, when it
\n will be complete, and if an interim workaround is possible.<\/p>\n
3.14 Product Technical and Application Support<\/p>\n
During the first year of system operation, it shall be required that a
\n mandatory paid support program for the Product is in force under the
\n terms of the Purchase Order. Under the terms of this paid support
\n program Supplier shall answer detailed technical and application
\n questions posed by the Customer through trained Distributor application
\n engineering personnel. Continuation of Supplier Product Technical and
\n Application Support after expiration of the mandatory first year
\n technical support program shall be provided only if the maintenance and
\n support program is renewed for ensuing annual periods following the
\n expiration date of the mandatory support program.<\/p>\n
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\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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3.15 Confidentiality of Information<\/p>\n
Without Distributor’s prior written consent, Supplier will not use,
\n reproduce, disclose or otherwise make available to any person, other
\n than Supplier’s employees or agents who have a need to know such
\n information, any and all information, written or oral, which is
\n disclosed by Distributor to Supplier, identified as confidential
\n information and not generally available to the public. All such
\n information in written form deemed Confidential shall be explicitly
\n marked as “CONFIDENTIAL” on each page of the confidential document.
\n Confidential information provided orally to Distributor personnel, shall be
\n identified at the time of the disclosure in written memo form, signed by
\n appropriate Supplier and Distributor personnel engaged in an oral
\n Confidential Disclosure situation.<\/p>\n
3.16 Supplier Master License Agreement<\/p>\n
The Supplier Master License Agreement, which must be accepted by each
\n Licensed Customer prior to utilization of the software Products, shall
\n be modified by Supplier to appropriately reflect the role of the
\n Distributor in representing the Supplier as the independent, exclusive
\n (except for possible direct OEM customers of Supplier) distributor of
\n the Products in the Territories. This modification shall be made and
\n approved in writing by both Supplier and Distributor prior to granting
\n of any paid Product Licenses in the Territories.<\/p>\n
4 OBLIGATIONS AND COVENANTS OF DISTRIBUTOR<\/p>\n
4.1 Business Processes and Marketing of Products by Distributor in the
\n Territories<\/p>\n
Distributor shall use best efforts to plan the business and market the
\n Products in the Territories. Distributor shall prepare, adopt, and
\n implement a business, marketing and sales plan of reasonable scope and
\n detail, and shall dedicate sufficient personnel and resources for the
\n advancement and accomplishment of such plan. Supplier shall review such
\n plan (and its updates). The plan will encompass both businesses,
\n marketing and sales processes including but not limited to such
\n endeavors as follows:<\/p>\n
4.1.1 Business Process Activities<\/p>\n
Business process activities refers to those practices which relate to
\n modeling and understanding the market environment, setting strategy and
\n tactical plans, setting sales goals and targets for the period and
\n forecasting overall financial performance, challenges and issues.
\n Generally these practices are exercised for 2-3 year periods at a time
\n on an annualized basis with details enumerated for one year out and
\n generalized trends and goals for the second and third year of the three
\n year planning period. In addition, the detailed annual plans are
\n typically updated on a quarterly basis as necessary to reflect required
\n short-term changes to the plan as dictated by market conditions such as
\n competitor or customer moves. A forecast summary, projecting sales and
\n known or estimated customer budgeting information, shall be prepared and
\n provided to Supplier during the first week of each calendar quarter.<\/p>\n
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\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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4.2 Marketing and Sales Process Activities<\/p>\n
These processes refer to those practices and programs, which relate to
\n messaging to and awareness development of customers and to the actual
\n tactical activities, which relate directly to creating customers and
\n orders. Distributor will comply with Supplier’s standard policies and
\n procedures for marketing the Products, with due consideration for the
\n local marketing environment in the Territories. For the first year in
\n which this agreement is in effect, it is expected that planning and
\n execution of these will be via close cooperation of Supplier and
\n Distributor. Later, when Distributor personnel and experience have
\n developed (nominally over the course of one year) it is anticipated that
\n Distributor will become more independent in the planning and execution
\n of these processes and activities.<\/p>\n
4.2.1 Marketing<\/p>\n
Key marketing activities expected but not limited to in the first
\n year of this agreement include:<\/p>\n
– Participation in Semiconductor Trade Shows in the Territories.<\/p>\n
– Strategic Account Visits to Present HPL Products and Services
\n according to an agreed upon account presentation plan.<\/p>\n
– Planning and execution of seminars on HPL Products and services
\n (one per quarter in 2000 recommended).<\/p>\n
– Direct mail campaign to alert customers to new HPL-Canon
\n relationship.<\/p>\n
– Release of press releases in the Territories.<\/p>\n
– Distribution of Product and company literature in the territories
\n to major customer prospects.<\/p>\n
4.2.2 Sales<\/p>\n
Distributor shall prepare a quarterly plan for sales activities
\n including follow-through planned for existing sales opportunities
\n as well as a new prospects “hit list.” Distributor sales
\n personnel shall provide a report on sales activity on a monthly
\n basis via email to the VP of Business Development and Sales of
\n Supplier. Distributor sales personnel shall maintain a customer
\n profile sheet (sometimes referred to as a blue sheet) on each
\n customer documenting location, requirements, budgets, contacts,
\n assessment of opportunities and forecast. Distributor agrees to
\n update customer profile sheets on a monthly basis and send
\n updates via email to Suppler VP of Business Development and Sales.<\/p>\n
Supplier and Distributor shall cooperate aggressively to close
\n sales as quickly as reasonably possible.<\/p>\n
4.3 Customer Demonstration and Evaluation Product Order by Distributor<\/p>\n
Distributor agrees to purchase an initial suite of Supplier software
\n Products for utilization in Distributor customer demonstration and
\n evaluation activities. This Purchase shall encompass a single sample of
\n all unique and new Products to be handled by Distributor in the
\n Territories. The list of Products purchased shall be consistent with the
\n Products being made available to Distributor as represented in Exhibit D
\n and which are of immediate interest to potential Distributor customers.<\/p>\n
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Customer Demonstration and Evaluation Products may be exchanged at their
\n purchase value for credit toward new Products or may be sold to
\n customers (up to twice per year per Product) at the discretion of the
\n Distributor. Customer demonstration software purchased by Distributor
\n shall be supported in terms of defect fixes and upgrade according to
\n Supplier’s normal warranty and paid support policies.<\/p>\n
In addition to the Customer Demonstration and Evaluation software
\n purchased by Distributor, Supplier may make available special
\n demonstration versions of the software as well as Distributor internal
\n use copies at no charge to Distributor. All copies of the software
\n purchased from or otherwise provided by Supplier to Distributor shall be
\n subject to the license control measures then in use by Supplier.
\n Discount and payment terms for Customer Demonstration and Evaluation
\n Products shall be the same as specified herein for end user software
\n license purchase except that the discount granted on Customer
\n Demonstration and Evaluation Products shall be 40% (this discount is
\n specifically applicable only to software licenses).<\/p>\n
4.4 Use of Supplier Trade Names, Trademarks and Logotypes<\/p>\n
During the term of this agreement, Distributor may use, and agrees to
\n use in marketing the Products, Supplier’s trade names, trademarks, and
\n logotypes. Each such use shall contain a notice that the trademarks are
\n the property of Supplier.<\/p>\n
4.5 Assessment of Customer Requirements<\/p>\n
Distributor will assist Supplier in assessing customer requirements for
\n the Products and in developing modifications and improvements of the
\n Products.<\/p>\n
4.6 Reports and Forecasts<\/p>\n
Distributor shall furnish to Supplier, on a quarterly basis, reports as
\n to actual and forecast sales, market conditions and competitive
\n activity. In addition, Supplier shall provide on an annual basis, due by
\n January 15 each year, an annual summary of results, market conditions
\n summary in the Territories and marketing and sales plans for the coming
\n year. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats should be
\n identified as well in the annual report along with recommendations for
\n improving business in the Territories. All pertinent information, which
\n will help ameliorate Product(s), provided by customer to Distributor,
\n whether oral or written, should be conveyed to the Supplier within one
\n month.<\/p>\n
4.7 Records Requirements<\/p>\n
Distributor will maintain, for at least two years after termination of
\n this Agreement, its records, contracts and accounts relating to
\n distribution of the Products, and will permit examination thereof by
\n authorized representatives of Supplier at all reasonable times.<\/p>\n
4.8 Product Identification Maintenance by Distributor<\/p>\n
Distributor will market and sell the Products without removing or
\n altering any labels, trade names, trademarks, notices, labels, serial
\n numbers or other identifying marks, symbols or legends affixed to any of
\n the Products or their containers or packages.<\/p>\n
4.9 Product Technical and Operational Knowledge<\/p>\n
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Distributor personnel assigned to marketing, sale and support of the
\n Products will become familiar with the technical and operational
\n functions and features of the Products prior to selling them.<\/p>\n
4.10 Support Engineering<\/p>\n
Distributor will provide support engineering personnel to acquire
\n sufficient training to supervise and execute technical support
\n activities throughout the Territories to meet all requirements as
\n provided in the support policies and support plans for the Territories.
\n Costs for such training are borne by Distributor and Supplier each for
\n their own personnel. In the case of training in the U.S., Distributor
\n pays expenses of the airfare, hotel, meal and labor of Distributor’s
\n attendees. In the case of training in Japan, Supplier pays expenses of
\n the airfare, hotel, meals, and labor of Supplier’s personnel required to
\n execute the training.<\/p>\n
4.11 Distributor Service Program<\/p>\n
Distributor shall maintain and operate the service program for the
\n Products, as described in Exhibit C, and respond to and complete all
\n service calls from its Licensed Users in a reasonable, prompt, and
\n workmanlike manner.<\/p>\n
4.12 Warranty Restrictions<\/p>\n
Distributor shall make no warranties with respect to any of the Products
\n that exceed the Warranties made by Supplier. Those Warranties may be
\n modified by mutual agreement and upon reasonable notice, provided,
\n however, that such amended Warranties will have no effect for Products
\n sold or Products which Distributor has entered into a contract to sell
\n but has not yet delivered, except as agreed in writing by Supplier.<\/p>\n
4.13 Confidential Information<\/p>\n
Distributor shall not use, reproduce, disclose or otherwise make
\n available to any person, other than Distributor’s employees or agents
\n who have a need to know such information for the performance of its
\n obligations hereunder, any and all information, written or oral, which
\n is disclosed by Supplier to Distributor, identified as confidential
\n information and not generally available to the public. Written
\n confidential information provided exchanged between Supplier and
\n Distributor shall be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” on each page of the document.
\n Confidential information exchanged on an oral basis, shall be identified
\n at the time of the exchange in written memo form, signed by appropriate
\n Distributor and Supplier personnel involved in the oral exchange.<\/p>\n
4.14 Distributor Compliance with Laws and Regulations<\/p>\n
Distributor will comply with all applicable international, national,
\n state, regional and local laws and regulations in performing its duties
\n hereunder and in any of its dealings with respect to the Products. In
\n this regard, Distributor acknowledges that the Products including
\n documentation and other technical data are subject to export controls
\n imposed by the U.S. Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (the
\n “Act”), and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Distributor will not
\n export or re-export (directly or indirectly) any Products or
\n documentation or other technical data therefor without complying with
\n the Act and the regulations thereunder.<\/p>\n
4.15 Competitive Product Restriction<\/p>\n
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Distributor shall not represent and\/or distribute any software products,
\n competing in whole or in part with Supplier’s Product(s). The
\n Distributor shall always inform the Supplier of any competing software
\n that Distributor plans to sell, give away, install, transfer, copy,
\n distribute, to current or potential customer(s) or client(s) within
\n Distributor’s territory. Software is considered “conflicting software”
\n if five per cent (5%) or more of its total functionality is identical to
\n Supplier software(s). This five percent (5%) identical functionality
\n shall be applied on the entire existing Supplier Product line and
\n Products that are intended to be available within the next eighteen (18)
\n months.<\/p>\n
5 TERM AND TERMINATION<\/p>\n
5.1 Term of the Agreement<\/p>\n
Unless and until sooner terminated as provided for herein, this
\n Agreement shall continue for a term of three full years after the date
\n of the agreement (the “Initial Period”) from March 1, 2000 to March 31,
\n 2003 and will be deemed automatically renewed on an annual basis for an
\n additional year and on the same conditions beginning on April 1 of the
\n year of expiration.<\/p>\n
5.2 Notice of Termination<\/p>\n
After the “Initial Period” either party may terminate this Agreement by
\n giving the other party 6 months written notice of termination.<\/p>\n
5.3 Termination Prior to Completion of the “Initial Period”<\/p>\n
Prior to the completion of the Initial Period as defined above, neither
\n Distributor nor Supplier may choose to terminate this Agreement except
\n as specified for “Breach” as defined in following sections of this
\n agreement. In the event that, prior to completion of the “Initial
\n Period,” results of efforts to market and sell the Product in the
\n Territories proves unsatisfactory to either party, the dissatisfied
\n party may pursue a process of independent arbitration as described below
\n in Section 14. A duly appointed arbitrator shall decide, upon
\n examination of business process documentation between the two parties
\n and assessment of market conditions, whether, indeed either party has
\n failed to pursue the business according to written plans and
\n expectations and shall make recommendations as to corrective actions,
\n conditions for continuance of the agreement or termination of the
\n agreement.<\/p>\n
5.4 Termination for Breach<\/p>\n
In the event of a breach of any material provision, this Agreement may
\n be terminated upon 60 days’ written notice given by the terminating
\n party to the other party, which notice shall specify the breach on which
\n the termination is based, provided, however, that in such event this
\n Agreement shall continue in full force and effect without regard to such
\n notice if the other party cures the breach specified in the notice
\n within the said 60-day period.<\/p>\n
5.5 Causes of Termination<\/p>\n
This Agreement will terminate upon the occurrence of any of the
\n following events:<\/p>\n
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5.5.1 All or any substantial part of the property of either party shall
\n be condemned, seized or otherwise appropriated, or the custody or
\n control of such property shall be assumed by any person or agency
\n acting or purporting to act under authority of any government (de
\n jure or de facto) or either party shall have been prevented from
\n exercising normal managerial control over all or any substantial
\n part of its property by any such person or agency;<\/p>\n
5.5.2 Either party shall (i) apply for or consent to the appointment of
\n a receiver, trustee or liquidator for its business or of all or
\n any substantial part of its assets, or (ii) be unable, or admit
\n in writing its inability, to pay its debts as they mature, (iii)
\n make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, (iv) be
\n adjudicated as bankrupt or insolvent, or (v) file a voluntary
\n petition in bankruptcy or a petition or an answer seeking
\n reorganization or an arrangement with creditors or seeking to
\n take advantage of any insolvency law, or file an answer admitting
\n the material allegations of a petition filed against either party
\n in any bankruptcy, reorganization or insolvency proceeding, or
\n take corporate action for the purpose of effecting any of the
\n foregoing;<\/p>\n
5.5.3 An order, judgement or decree shall be entered without the
\n application, approval or consent of the subject party by any
\n court of competent jurisdiction, approving a petition seeking
\n reorganization of the party or appointing a receiver, trustee or
\n liquidator of its business or of all or any substantial part of
\n its assets; or<\/p>\n
5.5.4 An order or notice shall be published by any government or
\n inter-government authority requiring the cessation of trading
\n activities with the subject party as a result of the violation of
\n export controls or other regulatory laws.<\/p>\n
5.6 Termination Rights of Distributor<\/p>\n
Upon termination of this Agreement, Distributor shall no longer have the
\n right to act as a distributor of the Products in the Territories.<\/p>\n
5.7 End of Distributor Representation of Supplier Upon Termination<\/p>\n
Upon termination of this Agreement, Distributor shall cease to represent
\n itself as being a distributor of Supplier. Within 60 days after
\n termination Distributor will return to Supplier all promotional
\n materials and samples and demonstration models of the Products.<\/p>\n
5.8 Continuity Upon Termination<\/p>\n
Notwithstanding termination of this Agreement upon notice as provided in
\n preceding clauses, Supplier shall continue to provide Products in
\n conformity with and on the terms of this Agreement. Further, in the
\n period of six months (the “Transition Period”) following a termination
\n upon notice.<\/p>\n
5.8.1 Distributor will inform all Licensed Users of the termination of
\n this Agreement and inform them to contact Supplier directly for
\n further Information.<\/p>\n
5.8.2 Distributor will complete all sales activities commenced prior to
\n the start of the transition period. Distributor shall notify
\n Supplier, by the termination date, of a list of<\/p>\n
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\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
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all such accounts. The Terms of Product Sales as provided in
\n Section 2 will apply to any ensuing sales in these accounts.<\/p>\n
5.8.3 Distributor will not commence any new sales activities.<\/p>\n
5.8.4 Distributor will complete any existing maintenance contracts
\n explicitly made in writing or as a standard element of a sale or
\n licensing provision between Customers and Distributor in
\n conjunction with Supplier Product sales or support in the
\n territories, until such time as Supplier has designated an
\n alternative for completing such contracts acceptable to the
\n Distributor and Supplier.<\/p>\n
5.8.5 Any requests for new maintenance contracts will be directed to
\n Supplier.<\/p>\n
5.8.6 Except as necessary to support Licensed-users, property of either
\n party in the possession of the other party and all copies thereof
\n will be returned to the owner and no further use will be made of
\n said property.<\/p>\n
5.8.7 Distributor is free to engage in commercial activities involving
\n competitive products after 24 months have passed following the
\n date of termination of this agreement.<\/p>\n
5.9 Limitations of Liability<\/p>\n
NEITHER SUPPLIER NOR DISTRIBUTOR WILL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER ON ACCOUNT
\n OF TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OR
\n DAMAGES, FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THE LOSS OF GOODWILL,
\n PROSPECTIVE PROFITS OR ANTICIPATED INCOME, OR ON ACCOUNT OF ANY
\n EXPENDITURES, INVESTMENTS, LEASES OR COMMITMENTS MADE BY EITHER SUPPLIER
\n OR DISTRIBUTOR OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON WHATSOEVER BASED UPON OR GROWING
\n OUT OF SUCH TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION.<\/p>\n
Distributor acknowledges that:<\/p>\n
(i) DISTRIBUTOR WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO RECEIVE ANY
\n COMPENSATION OR REPARATIONS ON TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS
\n AGREEMENT UNDER THE LAW OF THE TERRITORIES OR OTHERWISE, OTHER
\n THAN AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT<\/p>\n
(ii) Distributor has no expectation and has received no assurances
\n that any investment by Distributor in the promotion of the
\n Products will be recovered or recouped or that Distributor will
\n obtain any anticipated amount of profits by virtue of this
\n Agreement, and<\/p>\n
(iii) Distributor will not have or acquire by virtue of this Agreement
\n or otherwise any vested, proprietary or other right in the
\n promotion of the Products or in “goodwill” created by its efforts
\n hereunder.<\/p>\n
THE PARTIES ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS SECTION HAS BEEN INCLUDED AS A
\n MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR SUPPLIER TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT<\/p>\n
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\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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AND THAT SUPPLIER WOULD NOT HAVE ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT BUT FOR THE
\n LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AS SET FORTH HEREIN.<\/p>\n
6 INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY<\/p>\n
6.1 General Indemnification<\/p>\n
Distributor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Supplier harmless from
\n and against any and all damages, liabilities, fines or expenses incurred
\n by Supplier as a result of Distributor’s breach of any provision hereof.<\/p>\n
6.2 Supplier Limited Warranty<\/p>\n
SUPPLIER MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO PERFORMANCE OF
\n SUPPLIER PRODUCTS OR AS TO SERVICE TO DISTRIBUTOR OR TO ANY OTHER
\n PERSON, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN SUPPLIERS LIMITED WARRANTY ACCOMPANYING
\n DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCTS. SUPPLIER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE
\n WARRANTY AND SERVICE POLICY SET FORTH IN SUCH LIMITED WARRANTY, OR
\n OTHERWISE, AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND WITHOUT LIABILITY TO
\n DISTRIBUTOR OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
\n APPLICABLE LAW, SUPPLIER HEREBY EXCLUDES ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
\n INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
\n FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.<\/p>\n
REGARDLESS WHETHER ANY REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN OR IN SUPPLIER’S LIMITED
\n WARRANTY ACCOMPANYING DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCTS FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL
\n PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, SUPPLIER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS
\n OR FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR
\n OTHER SPECIAL DAMAGES SUFFERED BY DISTRIBUTOR, ITS CUSTOMERS OR OTHERS
\n ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE PRODUCTS, FOR ALL
\n CAUSES OF ACTION OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING TORT, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE,
\n STRICT LIABILITY AND BREACH OF WARRANTY) EVEN IF SUPPLIER HAS BEEN
\n ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.<\/p>\n
6.3 Limitations and Disclaimers as Essential Basis of Bargain<\/p>\n
Distributor acknowledges that Supplier has set its prices and entered
\n into this Agreement in reliance on the disclaimers of liability, the
\n disclaimers of warranty and the limitations of liability set forth in
\n this Agreement and that the same form an essential basis of the bargain
\n between the parties.<\/p>\n
7 Relationship of the Parties<\/p>\n
Neither Distributor, nor any employee of Distributor, shall be
\n considered an employee or agent of Supplier for any purpose. Unless
\n otherwise expressly authorized in writing by the other party hereto,
\n neither party shall have the right or authority to assume or create any
\n responsibility, express or implied, on behalf of or in the name of the
\n other party hereto, or<\/p>\n
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\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
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to bind the other party in any manner whatsoever, or to accept payment
\n from any person on behalf of the other party.<\/p>\n
8 ASSIGNMENT<\/p>\n
8.1 No Assignment Without Consent<\/p>\n
Neither this Agreement nor any right, title, interest or obligation
\n hereunder may be assigned or otherwise transferred by either party or
\n their assignees, transferees or successors in interest without the prior
\n written consent of the other party. This Agreement shall inure to the
\n benefit of such assignees, transferees and other successors in interest
\n of the parties in the event of an assignment or other transfer made
\n consistent with the provisions of this Agreement.<\/p>\n
8.2 Distributor Affiliate Assignment<\/p>\n
By its signature to the Agreement, Supplier consents to the assignment
\n of this Agreement to Distributor’s affiliated companies in the
\n respective geographical areas set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto.<\/p>\n
9 FORCE MAJEURE<\/p>\n
Neither party shall be liable for any breach of this Agreement
\n occasioned by an act of God, labor dispute, unavailability of
\n transportation, goods or services, governmental restrictions or actions,
\n war (declared or undeclared) or other hostilities, or by any other
\n event, the condition or cause of which is beyond the control of such
\n party. In the event of non-performance or delay attributable to any such
\n causes, the period for performance of the applicable obligation
\n hereunder will be extended for a period equal to the period of delay.
\n However, the party so delayed shall use its best efforts, without
\n obligation to expend substantial amounts not otherwise required under
\n this Agreement, to circumvent or overcome the cause of the delay. In the
\n event that any such delay exceeds 60 days, either party may at its
\n option terminate this Agreement effective immediately by giving written
\n notice thereof to the other party.<\/p>\n
10 NOTICES<\/p>\n
Any notice required to be given hereunder shall be deemed to have been
\n effectively given only when delivered personally to an officer of the
\n applicable party, or when first sent by telex or FAX and confirmed by
\n registered mail, addressed to the applicable party at its address set
\n forth below, or at such other address as such party may hereafter
\n designate as the appropriate address for the receipt of such notice:<\/p>\n
To Supplier at: HPL Inc.
\n 2033 Gateway Place
\n San Jose, CA 95110
\n USA<\/p>\n
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\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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To Distributor at: Canon Sales Co., Inc.
\n 2-12-23, Konan, Minato-Ku
\n Tokyo 108-0075, Japan<\/p>\n
11 WAIVER AND SURVIVAL<\/p>\n
11.1 Waiver Limitations<\/p>\n
No waiver by either party of strict compliance with all terms and
\n conditions of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent
\n failure of the other party to comply strictly with each and every term
\n and condition hereof.<\/p>\n
11.2 Survival of Agreement Provisions<\/p>\n
Those provisions of this Agreement which are intended by their nature to
\n extend beyond termination shall survive in accordance with their terms.<\/p>\n
12 COMPLETE AGREEMENT<\/p>\n
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties
\n relating to the subject matter contained herein and it supersedes any
\n and all prior agreements between them. If any provision, or application
\n hereof, of this Agreement is held unlawful or unenforceable in any
\n respect, such illegality or unenforceability shall not affect other
\n provisions or applications that can be given effect, and this Agreement
\n shall be construed as if the unlawful or unenforceable provision or
\n application had not been contained herein. This Agreement may be amended
\n or otherwise modified only by a written document signed by authorized
\n representatives of the parties.<\/p>\n
13 COUNTERPARTS<\/p>\n
This Agreement may be executed in two counterparts, each of which shall
\n be deemed an original, but both of which shall constitute but one
\n instrument.<\/p>\n
14 ARBITRATION AND LAW APPLICABLE<\/p>\n
14.1 Dispute Resolution Via Arbitration<\/p>\n
Any dispute between the parties arising out of or in connection with
\n this Agreement that cannot be settled amicably between the parties,
\n shall be finally resolved by arbitration. Disputes, subject to
\n arbitration hereunder, shall be resolved by a panel of three independent
\n impartial arbitrators, one each to be nominated by the parties
\n respectively and the third (who shall be Chairman) to be nominated by
\n the first two arbitrators. Arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in
\n California, United States of America in the English language, pursuant
\n to the substantive law of the State of California as if the matter were
\n between two California residents, without giving effect to choice of law
\n principles thereof and excluding the Convention on Contracts for the
\n International Sale of Goods.<\/p>\n
14.2 Rights Regarding Arbitration Documents Review<\/p>\n
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Either party shall have the right to review, prior to the submission of
\n its case to the arbitration panel, any and all documents in the
\n possession of the other party which relate to such other party’s
\n performance under, or the conduct of its activities in connection with
\n this Agreement.<\/p>\n
14.3 Arbitration Law to be Applied<\/p>\n
The arbitration panel shall apply the substantive laws of The United
\n States of America to resolve disputes arising hereunder (without giving
\n effect to the choice of law principles thereof).<\/p>\n
14.4 Governing Language<\/p>\n
The governing language of this Agreement shall be English.<\/p>\n
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as
\n of the date first above written.<\/p>\n
\n\n DISTRIBUTOR SUPPLIER
\n ———– ——–
\n <\/p>\n \/s\/ Hiroshi Shibuya \/s\/ David Y. Lepejian
\nSigned —————————– Signed —————————–<\/p>\n
Hiroshi Shibuya David Y. Lepejian
\nPrint Name ————————- Print Name ————————-<\/p>\n
President and Chief Executive
\n Director & Group Executive Officer
\nTitle —————————— Title ——————————<\/p>\n
3\/24\/2000 3\/15\/2000
\nDate: —————————— Date: ——————————
\n<\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n
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\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
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EXHIBIT A. STANDARD PRODUCTS PRICING<\/p>\n
A_1. SUPPLIER SUGGESTED INTERNATIONAL LIST PRICES AND DISTRIBUTOR DISCOUNTS<\/p>\n
Supplier shall provide Distributor with a price list specifying the Suggested
\nInternational List Price of licenses to utilize its Products. In addition,
\nSupplier shall provide guidelines as to pricing for support services (such as
\nmandatory first year technical support, premium levels of technical support,
\ndata integration and installation) and its support Products (turnkey
\nservices, paid evaluations, etc.).<\/p>\n
Supplier shall assist Distributor in preparation of Customer price quotations
\nas required. Distributor may request that quotations for a given set of
\ncustomer requirements be prepared by Supplier or Distributor may prepare a
\nproposed customer quotation and request that Supplier sales support or
\nmarketing personnel check and validate the quotation in question. Negotiation
\nappropriate to assure the sale, meet competitive challenges and set discount
\nor other incentives in place shall be the joint responsibility of the
\nSupplier and Distributor.<\/p>\n
Subject to the foregoing, the wholesale price paid for Product or license
\nfees by Distributor will be calculated according to the end customer purchase
\norder price and the suggested international list price (SILP) as follows:<\/p>\n
\n\n CUSTOMER PURCHASE
\n ORDER PRICE DISCOUNT TO SUPPLIER
\n —————– ——————–
\n
\n SILP+[***]% or more [***]%
\n SILP-[***]% to SILP+[***]% [***]%
\n (SILP-[***]%) to (SILP-[***]%) [***]%
\n Less than (SILP-[***]%) Negotiated and only by written agreement
\n<\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\nGenerally, discounts (if any) which are made available to customers are
\napplicable to software license fees only. Discounts specifically shall not
\napply to support programs, data integration, installation, custom software
\ndevelopment, or hardware. Distributor discounts for support Products and
\nservices are to be specified in the Support Plan for the Territories to be
\ncompleted as specified in Exhibit C. All prices provided to Distributor by
\nSupplier shall be in constant US Dollars.<\/p>\n
A_2. PLAN AND PROCESS FOR REVIEW AND REVISION OF PRICING.<\/p>\n
Pricing reviews will take place on an annual basis or as mutually agreed to
\nby the Companies. In the event of a market or business stimulus judged to
\nrequire pricing action according to the judgment of either company, a written
\nrequest and proposal for pricing review shall be made to the other company
\nand such request shall be reasonably honored. In the event that pricing
\nconsistent with the current transfer price is not appropriate to the
\nprevailing competitive environment, the parties will meet to discuss revised
\npricing. The principle shall be that if gross margin is reduced in response
\nto a competitive situation, the parties share the reduction.<\/p>\n
[*] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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A_3. CURRENCY TO CURRENCY VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS<\/p>\n
Distributor shall be responsible for price adjustments pertaining to the
\nvaluation of local currency versus the US Dollar. Payment will be in US
\nDollars according to purchase order amounts regardless of the valuation of
\nlocal currency vs. the US Dollar.<\/p>\n
A_4. PRODUCTS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE<\/p>\n
– Memory Yield Director<\/p>\n
– Defect YIELDirector<\/p>\n
– Parametric YIELDirector<\/p>\n
– ABACuS Signature Classification<\/p>\n
– BitMap Navigator<\/p>\n
– Layout Navigator<\/p>\n
– NavigatorPro Navigator<\/p>\n
– Yield Projector<\/p>\n
– Reflex<\/p>\n
– LayoutView w\/cross-sectioning<\/p>\n
– Safari<\/p>\n
– Integrated Yield Management Training and Consulting Services<\/p>\n
– Custom Software Development Service<\/p>\n
– Custom Configured Solutons Based on above products<\/p>\n
[*] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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EXHIBIT B. TERRITORIES ASSIGNED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT<\/p>\n
The Territories covered by this Distribution Agreement and the company acting
\nas the respective distributor in each of those Territories is as follows:<\/p>\n
————————————————————————–<\/p>\n
\n\nGEOGRAPHIC REGION HPL EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR FOR NONE OEM PRODUCTS
\n————————————————————————–
\n
\nJapan Canon Sales Co., INC.
\n————————————————————————–<\/p>\n————————————————————————–<\/p>\n
————————————————————————–<\/p>\n
————————————————————————–<\/p>\n
————————————————————————–<\/p>\n
————————————————————————–<\/p>\n
————————————————————————–
\n<\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n
[*] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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EXHIBIT C. SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS<\/p>\n
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SEMICONDUCTOR YIELD MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE<\/p>\n
Supplier and Distributor together acknowledge that a critical success factor
\nfor the Supplier-Distributor business relationship provided for in this
\nagreement is shared clear understanding and responsibility of customer
\nsupport applicable to the Yield Management Software Business. End use
\ncustomers of the Products and Services demand a very high standard for
\nsupport of the software they apply in their businesses.<\/p>\n
During the first 90 days following mutual approval of this agreement,
\nSupplier and Distributor shall together prepare a support strategy and plan
\nwhich ensures that customers for Supplier Products in the Territories may be
\nfully supported according to equivalent competitive practices and the
\nexpectations of Yield Management Software Products by customers in the
\nTerritories. Distributor discounts and compensation for Support Products and
\nServices shall be specified according to the Support Strategy and Plan.<\/p>\n
Wherever appropriate, support offered in the Territories shall be consistent
\nwith Global Support Programs set in place by Supplier. However, in
\nrecognition of market differences, Distributor shall cite appropriate
\nbusiness case and customer demand differences which shall be factored into
\nsupport programs and strategies for the Territories.<\/p>\n
[*] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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EXHIBIT D. DEMONSTRATION AND EVALUATION PRODUCT ORDER BY DISTRIBUTOR<\/p>\n
As provided in 4.3, Distributor shall place an order to Supplier for
\ndemonstration and evaluation samples upon completion of this agreement as
\nfollows:<\/p>\n
\n\nQty Product Name Demo Unit Price
\n— ———— —————
\n
\n1 ea 3-User Memory Yield Director $[***]<\/p>\n1 ea ABACuS Signature Classification System $[***]<\/p>\n
1 ea BitMap Navigator $[***]<\/p>\n
1 ea NavigatorPro Navigator $[***]<\/p>\n
1 ea Yield Projector $[***]<\/p>\n
1 ea LayoutView w\/cross-sectioning $[***]<\/p>\n
1 ea Defect YIELDirector (3 Users) $[***]<\/p>\n
1 ea Parametric YIELDirector (3 Users) $[***]<\/p>\n
1 ea Safari (Requires Unix Workstation) $[***]<\/p>\n
1 ea Reflex $[***]<\/p>\n
TOTAL DEMO\/EVALUATION PRODUCT PURCHASE $[***]<\/p>\n
DISCOUNTED PRICE TO DISTRIBUTOR (LESS 40%) $[***]<\/p>\n
FUTURE NEW DEMO PRODUCTS TO BE PURCHASED DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2000<\/p>\n
1 ea YIELD PROJECTOR DDE TBD<\/p>\n
1 ea YIELD PROJECTOR S-o-C TBD
\n<\/c><\/c><\/s><\/caption>\n<\/table>\n
The discount allowed on demo Product purchases is limited to software
\nlicenses only as described in Section 4 and Exhibit A, and does not apply to
\ninstallation maintenance nor does it apply to additional custom work.<\/p>\n
Note That the Demo units represents the lower bound of software configuration
\nand pricing. These pricing or configuration should not be used for customer
\nquotations.<\/p>\n
[*] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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EXHIBIT E. SPLIT COMPENSATION FOR MULTI-TERRITORY SALE AND
\n SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITY SHARING<\/p>\n
It is likely that Distributor and Supplier may be involved in transactions
\ninvolving multi-national customers in which the actual sales process,
\nevaluation, sale, installation and post-installation support may be spread
\nacross territorial boundaries and shared among multiple distribution and
\nsupport partners. In such an event, the terms of revenue sharing should be
\nagreed among all partners in writing. However, the general approach for split
\nof software license revenue credit among distributors shall proceed along the
\nfollowing guidelines:<\/p>\n
\n
\nOriginal Product sales presentations and demonstrations [***]%<\/p>\nSecondary, localized Product sales and presentations process [***]%
\n<\/c><\/s><\/table>\n
(In the event that both processes are deemed equal in magnitude and decision
\nimpact a total of 30% shall be split evenly between the distributors).<\/p>\n
\n
\nCustomer Order Submittal Support and Acceptance Processing [***]%
\nIncluding Development of Acceptance Criteria and Payment
\nTerms and Conditions<\/p>\nLocal Installation and Acceptance [***]%<\/p>\n
On-going Warranty, Maintenance and Application Support [***]%
\n<\/c><\/s><\/table>\n
Revenue for services, support and hardware generally will be credited to the
\nDistributor in the territory in which the Supplier software is installed
\nexcept as otherwise specified by written agreement among Supplier and
\nDistributors involved in the multi-national transaction. Supplier vs.
\nDistributors portions of this revenue shall be governed by the discount price
\nstructure defined in Exhibit A.<\/p>\n
[*] CERTAIN INFORMATION IN THIS EXHIBIT HAS BEEN OMITTED AND FILED
\nSEPARATELY WITH THE COMMISSION. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH
\nRESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS.<\/p>\n
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