MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT
Last Updated: Oct 12 2023
THIS MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT (THIS “AGREEMENT”) GOVERNS CUSTOMER’S ACQUISITION AND USE OF ARYA SERVICES.
DEFINITIONS
“Customer” shall mean the entity, other than Arya, that enters into this Agreement. “Customer Data” shall mean all electronic data or information submitted by Customer to Arya.
“Effective Date” shall mean the date on which the parties hereto enter into an Order Form referencing this Agreement.
“Non-Arya Application” shall mean a software application that is provided by Customer or a third party.
“Order Form” shall mean the ordering documents for Customer’s purchases of Services from Arya that are entered into by the parties hereto from time to time. Upon execution by Arya and Customer, any Order Form will become part of this Agreement.
“Personally Identifiable Information” means any information disclosed, whether orally or in writing, that permits the identity of the individual to whom the information applies to be determined or reasonably inferred by the holder of that information by direct or indirect means, and includes, without limitation, information that would permit either the physical or electronic contacting of that specific individual.
“Professional Services” shall mean integration, consulting and similar services, which may be described in a Statement of Work.
“Services” shall mean the Professional Services and Software Services collectively. “Arya” shall mean Arya for Work, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
“Statement of Work” shall mean a document describing the scope and schedule of Professional Services to be performed by Arya for Customer. Each Statement of Work shall be associated with an Order Form and shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement.
ARYA RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Provision of Software Services.
Arya will: (a) make the Software Services available to Customer pursuant to this Agreement and the applicable Order Forms; (b) provide standard support for the Software Services to Customer at no additional charge; and (c) make the Software Services available in accordance with Exhibit 1 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2.2 Protection of the Customer Data.
Arya will maintain commercially reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards for protection of the security, confidentiality and integrity of the Customer Data.
2.3 Arya Personnel.
Arya will be responsible for the performance of its personnel (including its employees and contractors) and their compliance with its obligations under this Agreement, except as otherwise specified herein.
USE OF SOFTWARE SERVICES
3.1 Customer Responsibilities.
Customer is responsible for all actions taken by Customer with the Software Services. Customer will: (a) be responsible for the accuracy, quality, and legality of the Customer Data; (b) use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized access to or use of Software Services, and notify Arya promptly of any such unauthorized access or use; (c) use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent the improper dissemination of Personally Identifiable Information through its use of the Software Services; and (c) use the Software Services only in accordance with applicable laws and government regulations.
3.2 Use Guidelines.
Customer shall use the Software Services solely for its own business purposes as contemplated by this Agreement and shall not: (a) license, sublicense, sell, resell, rent, lease, transfer, assign, distribute, time share, or otherwise commercially exploit or make the Software Services available to any third party; (b) knowingly distribute via or store within the Software Services infringing or otherwise unlawful or tortious material, including material that violates third-party privacy rights; (c) knowingly distribute via, upload to, or store within the Software Services any code, files, scripts, agents, or programs intended to do harm, including without limitation viruses, worms, time bombs, and Trojan horses; (d) knowingly interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Software Services or the data contained therein; (e) access the Software Services for any competitive purposes; or (f) attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Software Services or its related systems or networks.
3.3 Integration with Non-Arya Applications.
Customer may desire to use Non-Arya Applications with the Software Services. To use such Non-Arya Applications, Customer may be required to obtain access to Non-Arya Applications from their providers, and may be required to grant Arya access to Customer’s account(s) on the Non-Arya Applications. Any use by Customer of such Non-Arya Applications, and any exchange of data between Customer and any Non-Arya Application provider, is solely between Customer and the applicable Non-Arya Application provider. Arya does not warrant or support Non-Arya Applications or their interoperability with the Software Services.
FEES AND PAYMENTS
4.1 Fees.
Customer will pay all fees specified in Order Forms. Except as otherwise specified herein or in an Order Form: (a) fees are based on Services purchased and not actual usage; (b) payment obligations are non-cancelable; fees paid are nonrefundable; and (c) the quantity of Services purchased cannot be decreased during the relevant subscription term.
4.2 Fixed Price.
If an Order Form provides for payment of Professional Services fees on a fixed price basis, Arya will invoice Customer for work performed as set forth in such Order Form.
4.3 Time & Materials.
If an Order Form provides for payment of Professional Services fees on a time and materials (“T&M”) basis, the Professional Services shall be provided at the T&M rates as specified in such Order Form. On a T&M engagement, if an estimated total amount is stated in the applicable Order Form, that amount is solely a good faith estimate and not a guarantee that the Professional Services will be completed for that amount; the actual amount may be higher or lower. If the estimated amount is expended, Arya will continue to provide Professional Services on a T&M basis under the same rates and terms.
4.4 Expenses.
Customer shall reimburse Arya for reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in conjunction with the Services, provided Arya has received Customer’s prior written permission.
4.5 Invoicing and Payment.
Except as otherwise provided, all fees are quoted and payable in United States dollars. If Customer provides credit card information to Arya, Customer authorizes Arya to charge such credit card for all Services listed in the Order Form(s) and for any renewal subscription term(s) as set forth in Section 10.2. Such charges shall be made in accordance with the billing frequency stated in the applicable Order Form. If the Order Form specifies that payment will be by a method other than a credit card, Arya will invoice Customer in accordance with the relevant Order Form. Customer is responsible for providing complete and accurate billing and contact information to Arya and notifying Arya of any changes to such information.
4.6 Overdue Payments.
Customer’s failure to pay as set forth herein shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. If any invoiced amount is not received by Arya by the due date (except with respect to charges then under reasonable and good faith dispute), then without limiting Arya’s rights or remedies, those charges may accrue late interest at the rate of 1.5% of the outstanding balance per month, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower. If Customer’s account is 30 days or more overdue (except with respect to charges then under reasonable and good faith dispute), Arya may, without limiting its other rights and remedies, suspend the Services to Customer until such amounts are paid in full. If such failure to pay has not been cured within 60 days of the due date, then upon written notice Arya may terminate this Agreement and all outstanding Order Forms.
4.7 Taxes.
Arya’s fees do not include any taxes, levies, duties, or similar governmental assessments of any nature, assessable by any jurisdiction whatsoever (collectively, “Taxes”). Any Taxes assessed as a result of transactions governed by this Agreement shall be borne by the taxpayer designated by any applicable laws and government regulations and paid by such taxpayer in accordance therewith. If Arya has the legal obligation to pay or collect Taxes for which Customer is responsible under this Section 4.6, Arya will invoice Customer and Customer will pay that amount unless Customer provides Arya with a valid tax exemption certificate authorized by the appropriate taxing authority.
4.8 Future Functionality.
Customer agrees that its purchases are not contingent on the delivery of any future functionality or features, or dependent on any oral or written public comments made by Arya regarding future functionality or features.
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS & LICENSES
5.1 Reservation of Rights.
Subject to the limited rights expressly granted hereunder, Arya and its licensors reserve all of its/their right, title, and interest in and to the Software Services, including all of its/their related intellectual property rights. No rights are granted to Customer hereunder other than as expressly set forth herein. Subject to the limited rights expressly granted hereunder, Customer and its licensors reserve all of its/their right, title, and interest in and to the Customer Data, including all of its/their related intellectual property rights. No rights are granted to Arya hereunder other than as expressly set forth herein.
5.2 License by Arya to Use Software Services.
Arya grants to Customer a worldwide,limited-term, nonexclusive license to use Software Services ordered by Customer pursuant to Order Forms, subject to those Order Forms, and this Agreement.
5.3 License by Customer to Host the Customer Data.Customer grants
Arya a worldwide, limited-term license to host, copy, transmit, and display the Customer Data solely as necessary for Arya to provide the Services in accordance with this Agreement.
5.4 License by Customer to Use Feedback.
Customer grants to Arya a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use and incorporate into the Services any suggestion, enhancement request, recommendation, correction, or other feedback provided by Customer relating to the operation of the Services.
5.5 Works Made for Hire.
Professional Services work product shall be works made for hire. To the extent that any Professional Services work product may not, by operation of any applicable law, be a work made for hire, Arya hereby assigns, transfers, and conveys to Customer, or shall cause to be assigned, transferred, and conveyed to Customer, all worldwide right, title, and interest in and to such Professional Services work product, including all related intellectual property rights.
5.6 Publicity.While this Agreement is in effect, either party may include the name and logo of the other party in lists (including on its website) of customers or vendors in accordance with the other party’s standard logo and/or trademark usage guidelines. Except as set forth herein, neither party may use the trademarks and trade names of the other party without the prior written consent of the other party.
CONFIDENTIALITY
6.2 Definition of Confidential Information.
“Confidential Information” means all information disclosed by a party (the “Disclosing Party”) to the other party (the “Receiving Party”), whether orally or in writing, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Customer’s Confidential Information includes the Customer Data; Arya’s Confidential Information includes the Services; and Confidential Information of each party includes the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all Order Forms (including pricing), as well as business and marketing plans, technology and technical information, product plans and designs, and business processes disclosed by such party. However, Confidential Information does not include any information that: (a) is or becomes generally known to the public without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party; (b) was known to the Receiving Party prior to its disclosure by the Disclosing Party without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party; (c) is received from a third party without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party; or (d) was independently developed by the Receiving Party without reference to the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party.
6.2 Protection of Confidential Information.
The Receiving Party will use the same degree of care that it uses to protect the confidentiality of its own Confidential Information of like kind (but not less than reasonable care): (a) not to use any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party for any purpose outside the scope of this Agreement; and (b) except as otherwise authorized by the Disclosing Party in writing, to limit access to Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party to those of its employees and contractors who need that access for purposes consistent with this Agreement and who have signed confidentiality agreements with the Receiving Party containing protections no less stringent than those herein.
6.3 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information.
The Receiving Party will use an industry standard degree of care to protect from improper disclosure any Personally Identifiable Information that may come into its possession during the performance of the Services, whether or not sent intentionally by the Disclosing Party.
6.4 Compelled Disclosure.
The Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party or Personally Identifiable Information to the extent compelled by law to do so, provided the Receiving Party gives the Disclosing Party prior written notice of the compelled disclosure (to the extent legally permitted) and reasonable assistance, at the Disclosing Party’s cost, if the Disclosing Party wishes to contest the disclosure. If the Receiving Party is compelled by law to disclose the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information as part of a civil proceeding, and the Disclosing Party is not contesting the disclosure, the Disclosing Party will reimburse the Receiving Party for its reasonable cost of compiling and providing secure access to that Confidential Information.
WARRANTIES & DISCLAIMERS
7.1 Mutual Warranties.
Each party represents and warrants that: (a) it has the legal power to enter into this Agreement; and (b) that the signatory hereto has the authority to bind the applicable organization.
7.2 Customer Warranties.
Customer represents and warrants that: (a) the Customer Data shall not infringe on any copyright, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property or proprietary right held by any third party; and (b) Customer shall not use the Software Services in a manner that violates any international, federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.
7.3 Arya Warranties
7.3.1 Software Services.
Arya represents and warrants that: (a) the Software Services will perform materially in accordance with the user guide; and (b) Arya will not materially decrease the functionality of the Software Services during a subscription term. For any breach of a warranty in this Section 7.3.1, Customer’s exclusive remedies are those described in Sections
7.3.2Professional Services.
Arya represents and warrants that the Professional Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with generally accepted industry standards. Customer must report any deficiencies in the Professional Services to Arya in writing within 90 days of performance of such Professional Services in order to receive warranty remedies. For any breach of the warranty in this Section 7.3.2, Customer’s exclusive remedy, and Arya’s entire liability, shall be the re-performance of the Professional Services. If Arya is unable to re-perform the Professional Services as warranted within 90 days of receipt of notice of breach, Customer shall be entitled to recover the fees paid to Arya for the deficient Professional Services.
7.4Disclaimer.
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ARYA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND GUARANTEES WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW, PRIOR ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. NO REPRESENTATION OR OTHER AFFIRMATION OF FACT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, STATEMENTS REGARDING CAPACITY, SUITABILITY FOR USE, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICES, NOT CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY BY ARYA.
INDEMNIFICATION
8.1 By Arya.
Arya shall defend, indemnify, and hold Customer harmless against any loss, damage, or costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with claims, demands, suits, or proceedings (collectively, “Claims”) made or brought against Customer by a third party alleging that Customer’s use of the Services within the scope of this Agreement infringes the intellectual property rights of such third party; provided, however, that Arya shall have no such indemnification obligation to the extent such infringement: (a) relates to use of the Services in combination with other software, hardware, data products, processes, or materials not provided by Arya and the infringement would not have occurred but for the combination; (b) arises from or relates to modifications to the Services not made or authorized by Arya; or (c) continues after notification of an infringing activity or use by Arya.
8.2 By Customer.
Customer shall defend, indemnify, and hold Arya harmless against any loss, damage, or costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with a Claim made or brought against Arya by a third party alleging that: (a) Customer has used the Services other than in compliance with the terms of use set forth in this Agreement; (b) Customer Data, and/or any materials provided to Arya in relation to performance of the Services, infringe the intellectual property rights of a third party; (c) Customer Data, and/or any materials provided to Arya in relation to performance of the Services, constituted or resulted in an improper or unlawful dissemination or release of Personally Identifiable Information, provided that Customer’s obligation in such case shall be limited only to the extent that such dissemination or release did not result from Arya’s own negligence or willful misconduct; or (d) Arya’s use, in accordance with this Agreement, of any Customer Data has otherwise harmed a third party.
8.3 Procedure.
As an express condition to the indemnifying party’s obligation under this Section 8, the party seeking indemnification must: (a) promptly notify the indemnifying party in writing of the applicable Claim for which indemnification is sought; and (b) provide the indemnifying party with all non-monetary assistance, information, and authority reasonably required for the defense and settlement of such Claim. The indemnifying party may select counsel for defense of the Claim and direct the course of any litigation or other disputed proceedings concerning the Claim. The indemnified party may select its own counsel and direct its own defense of a Claim if it chooses to do so, but it must bear the costs of its own counsel and any activities in any disputed proceeding conducted by counsel of its choosing. The indemnifying party may settle any Claim, to the extent the Claim seeks a money payment, with or without the consent of the indemnified party. The indemnifying party must obtain the indemnified party’s consent to any settlement to the extent it consents to injunctive or any other equitable relief or contains terms governing future activities that would materially affect the indemnified party’s business or interests, said consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.
LIMITATIONS
9.1 Limitation of Liability.
NEITHER PARTY’S LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT WILL EXCEED THE FEES FOR SOFTWARE SERVICES INCURRED BY CUSTOMER HEREUNDER IN THE 6 MONTHS PRECEDING THE INITIAL ACT OR OMISSION GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY, PROVIDED THAT IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES FOR SOFTWARE SERVICES PAID BY CUSTOMER HEREUNDER. THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY WHETHER AN ACTION IS IN CONTRACT OR TORT AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.
9.2 Exclusion of Consequential and Related Damages.
IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, REVENUES, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, COVER, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, WHETHER AN ACTION IS IN CONTRACT OR TORT AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF A PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
9.3 Time to File Claim.
NO CLAIM MAY BE BROUGHT BY A PARTY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT MORE THAN 12 MONTHS AFTER THE INITIAL ACT OR OMISSION GIVING RISE TO SUCH CLAIM.
TERMS & TERMINATION
10.1 Term of Agreement.
This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues until the expiration or termination of all subscriptions hereunder.
10.2 Term of Purchased Subscriptions.The term of the subscription for a Service shall be as specified in the applicable Order Form for such Service. Except as otherwise specified in an Order Form, subscriptions will automatically renew for additional periods equal to the expiring subscription term, unless either party gives the other written notice of non-renewal at least 30 days before the end of the relevant subscription term. The per-unit pricing during any automatic renewal term will be the same as that during the immediately prior term unless Arya has given Customer written notice of a pricing increase at least 60 days before the end of that prior term, in which case the pricing increase will be effective upon renewal and thereafter.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.1 Manner of Giving Notice.
Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, all notices, permissions, and approvals hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given upon: (a) hand delivery; (b) the second business day after mailing; or (c) the second business day after sending by confirmed facsimile. Notices to Arya shall be addressed to the attention of its General Counsel. Notices to Customer shall be addressed to the billing contact designated by Customer.
11.2 Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflicts of laws rules. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be settled by binding arbitration in New York, New York, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association by 3 arbitrators appointed in accordance with such rules. Except as otherwise provided, each party consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York, New York to adjudicate any action arising out of or related to this Agreement. Each party also waives any right to jury trial in connection with any action or litigation in any way arising out of or related to this Agreement. All actions must be brought in the parties’ individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding. Customer agrees that, by entering into this Agreement, the parties are each waiving the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement.
11.3 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement, including all Addenda, Order Forms, and Statements of Work, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, or representations, written or oral, concerning its subject matter. No modification, amendment, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom the modification, amendment, or waiver is to be asserted. To the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions in the body of this Agreement and any Addendum, Order Form, or Statement of Work, the terms contained in the body of this Agreement shall prevail unless expressly stated otherwise in such Addendum, Order Form, or Statement of Work. Notwithstanding any language to the contrary herein, no terms and conditions stated in a Customer purchase order or in any other Customer order documentation (excluding Order Forms and Statements of Work) shall be incorporated into or form any part of this Agreement, and all such terms or conditions shall be null and void. The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be language chosen by
both parties hereto to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction against either party shall apply to rights granted herein or to any term or condition of this Agreement.
11.4 Assignment.
Customer may not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without Arya’s prior written consent. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their respective successors, and permitted assigns.
11.5 Relationship of the Parties.
The parties are independent contractors. This Agreement does not create a partnership, franchise, joint venture, agency, fiduciary, or employment relationship between the parties.
11.6 Third-Party Beneficiaries.
There are no other third-party beneficiaries under this Agreement.
11.7 Waiver and Cumulative Remedies.
No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of that right. Other than as expressly stated herein, the remedies provided herein are in addition to, and not exclusive of, any other remedies of a party at law or in equity.
11.8 Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, the provision will be deemed null and void, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in effect. In such a case, to the extent legally permitted and reasonably possible under the circumstances, the nullified provision shall be deemed replaced by the provision that comes closest to expressing the intention of the parties as expressed in such nullified provision.
Last Updated: Oct 12 2023
THIS MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT (THIS “AGREEMENT”) GOVERNS CUSTOMER’S ACQUISITION AND USE OF ARYA SERVICES.
DEFINITIONS
“Customer” shall mean the entity, other than Arya, that enters into this Agreement. “Customer Data” shall mean all electronic data or information submitted by Customer to Arya.
“Effective Date” shall mean the date on which the parties hereto enter into an Order Form referencing this Agreement.
“Non-Arya Application” shall mean a software application that is provided by Customer or a third party.
“Order Form” shall mean the ordering documents for Customer’s purchases of Services from Arya that are entered into by the parties hereto from time to time. Upon execution by Arya and Customer, any Order Form will become part of this Agreement.
“Personally Identifiable Information” means any information disclosed, whether orally or in writing, that permits the identity of the individual to whom the information applies to be determined or reasonably inferred by the holder of that information by direct or indirect means, and includes, without limitation, information that would permit either the physical or electronic contacting of that specific individual.
“Professional Services” shall mean integration, consulting and similar services, which may be described in a Statement of Work.
“Services” shall mean the Professional Services and Software Services collectively. “Arya” shall mean Arya for Work, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
“Statement of Work” shall mean a document describing the scope and schedule of Professional Services to be performed by Arya for Customer. Each Statement of Work shall be associated with an Order Form and shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement.
ARYA RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Provision of Software Services.
Arya will: (a) make the Software Services available to Customer pursuant to this Agreement and the applicable Order Forms; (b) provide standard support for the Software Services to Customer at no additional charge; and (c) make the Software Services available in accordance with Exhibit 1 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2.2 Protection of the Customer Data.
Arya will maintain commercially reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards for protection of the security, confidentiality and integrity of the Customer Data.
2.3 Arya Personnel.
Arya will be responsible for the performance of its personnel (including its employees and contractors) and their compliance with its obligations under this Agreement, except as otherwise specified herein.
USE OF SOFTWARE SERVICES
3.1 Customer Responsibilities.
Customer is responsible for all actions taken by Customer with the Software Services. Customer will: (a) be responsible for the accuracy, quality, and legality of the Customer Data; (b) use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized access to or use of Software Services, and notify Arya promptly of any such unauthorized access or use; (c) use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent the improper dissemination of Personally Identifiable Information through its use of the Software Services; and (c) use the Software Services only in accordance with applicable laws and government regulations.
3.2 Use Guidelines.
Customer shall use the Software Services solely for its own business purposes as contemplated by this Agreement and shall not: (a) license, sublicense, sell, resell, rent, lease, transfer, assign, distribute, time share, or otherwise commercially exploit or make the Software Services available to any third party; (b) knowingly distribute via or store within the Software Services infringing or otherwise unlawful or tortious material, including material that violates third-party privacy rights; (c) knowingly distribute via, upload to, or store within the Software Services any code, files, scripts, agents, or programs intended to do harm, including without limitation viruses, worms, time bombs, and Trojan horses; (d) knowingly interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Software Services or the data contained therein; (e) access the Software Services for any competitive purposes; or (f) attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Software Services or its related systems or networks.
3.3 Integration with Non-Arya Applications.
Customer may desire to use Non-Arya Applications with the Software Services. To use such Non-Arya Applications, Customer may be required to obtain access to Non-Arya Applications from their providers, and may be required to grant Arya access to Customer’s account(s) on the Non-Arya Applications. Any use by Customer of such Non-Arya Applications, and any exchange of data between Customer and any Non-Arya Application provider, is solely between Customer and the applicable Non-Arya Application provider. Arya does not warrant or support Non-Arya Applications or their interoperability with the Software Services.
FEES AND PAYMENTS
4.1 Fees.
Customer will pay all fees specified in Order Forms. Except as otherwise specified herein or in an Order Form: (a) fees are based on Services purchased and not actual usage; (b) payment obligations are non-cancelable; fees paid are nonrefundable; and (c) the quantity of Services purchased cannot be decreased during the relevant subscription term.
4.2 Fixed Price.
If an Order Form provides for payment of Professional Services fees on a fixed price basis, Arya will invoice Customer for work performed as set forth in such Order Form.
4.3 Time & Materials.
If an Order Form provides for payment of Professional Services fees on a time and materials (“T&M”) basis, the Professional Services shall be provided at the T&M rates as specified in such Order Form. On a T&M engagement, if an estimated total amount is stated in the applicable Order Form, that amount is solely a good faith estimate and not a guarantee that the Professional Services will be completed for that amount; the actual amount may be higher or lower. If the estimated amount is expended, Arya will continue to provide Professional Services on a T&M basis under the same rates and terms.
4.4 Expenses.
Customer shall reimburse Arya for reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in conjunction with the Services, provided Arya has received Customer’s prior written permission.
4.5 Invoicing and Payment.
Except as otherwise provided, all fees are quoted and payable in United States dollars. If Customer provides credit card information to Arya, Customer authorizes Arya to charge such credit card for all Services listed in the Order Form(s) and for any renewal subscription term(s) as set forth in Section 10.2. Such charges shall be made in accordance with the billing frequency stated in the applicable Order Form. If the Order Form specifies that payment will be by a method other than a credit card, Arya will invoice Customer in accordance with the relevant Order Form. Customer is responsible for providing complete and accurate billing and contact information to Arya and notifying Arya of any changes to such information.
4.6 Overdue Payments.
Customer’s failure to pay as set forth herein shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. If any invoiced amount is not received by Arya by the due date (except with respect to charges then under reasonable and good faith dispute), then without limiting Arya’s rights or remedies, those charges may accrue late interest at the rate of 1.5% of the outstanding balance per month, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower. If Customer’s account is 30 days or more overdue (except with respect to charges then under reasonable and good faith dispute), Arya may, without limiting its other rights and remedies, suspend the Services to Customer until such amounts are paid in full. If such failure to pay has not been cured within 60 days of the due date, then upon written notice Arya may terminate this Agreement and all outstanding Order Forms.
4.7 Taxes.
Arya’s fees do not include any taxes, levies, duties, or similar governmental assessments of any nature, assessable by any jurisdiction whatsoever (collectively, “Taxes”). Any Taxes assessed as a result of transactions governed by this Agreement shall be borne by the taxpayer designated by any applicable laws and government regulations and paid by such taxpayer in accordance therewith. If Arya has the legal obligation to pay or collect Taxes for which Customer is responsible under this Section 4.6, Arya will invoice Customer and Customer will pay that amount unless Customer provides Arya with a valid tax exemption certificate authorized by the appropriate taxing authority.
4.8 Future Functionality.
Customer agrees that its purchases are not contingent on the delivery of any future functionality or features, or dependent on any oral or written public comments made by Arya regarding future functionality or features.
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS & LICENSES
5.1 Reservation of Rights.
Subject to the limited rights expressly granted hereunder, Arya and its licensors reserve all of its/their right, title, and interest in and to the Software Services, including all of its/their related intellectual property rights. No rights are granted to Customer hereunder other than as expressly set forth herein. Subject to the limited rights expressly granted hereunder, Customer and its licensors reserve all of its/their right, title, and interest in and to the Customer Data, including all of its/their related intellectual property rights. No rights are granted to Arya hereunder other than as expressly set forth herein.
5.2 License by Arya to Use Software Services.
Arya grants to Customer a worldwide,limited-term, nonexclusive license to use Software Services ordered by Customer pursuant to Order Forms, subject to those Order Forms, and this Agreement.
5.3 License by Customer to Host the Customer Data.Customer grants
Arya a worldwide, limited-term license to host, copy, transmit, and display the Customer Data solely as necessary for Arya to provide the Services in accordance with this Agreement.
5.4 License by Customer to Use Feedback.
Customer grants to Arya a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use and incorporate into the Services any suggestion, enhancement request, recommendation, correction, or other feedback provided by Customer relating to the operation of the Services.
5.5 Works Made for Hire.
Professional Services work product shall be works made for hire. To the extent that any Professional Services work product may not, by operation of any applicable law, be a work made for hire, Arya hereby assigns, transfers, and conveys to Customer, or shall cause to be assigned, transferred, and conveyed to Customer, all worldwide right, title, and interest in and to such Professional Services work product, including all related intellectual property rights.
5.6 Publicity.While this Agreement is in effect, either party may include the name and logo of the other party in lists (including on its website) of customers or vendors in accordance with the other party’s standard logo and/or trademark usage guidelines. Except as set forth herein, neither party may use the trademarks and trade names of the other party without the prior written consent of the other party.
CONFIDENTIALITY
6.2 Definition of Confidential Information.
“Confidential Information” means all information disclosed by a party (the “Disclosing Party”) to the other party (the “Receiving Party”), whether orally or in writing, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Customer’s Confidential Information includes the Customer Data; Arya’s Confidential Information includes the Services; and Confidential Information of each party includes the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all Order Forms (including pricing), as well as business and marketing plans, technology and technical information, product plans and designs, and business processes disclosed by such party. However, Confidential Information does not include any information that: (a) is or becomes generally known to the public without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party; (b) was known to the Receiving Party prior to its disclosure by the Disclosing Party without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party; (c) is received from a third party without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party; or (d) was independently developed by the Receiving Party without reference to the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party.
6.2 Protection of Confidential Information.
The Receiving Party will use the same degree of care that it uses to protect the confidentiality of its own Confidential Information of like kind (but not less than reasonable care): (a) not to use any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party for any purpose outside the scope of this Agreement; and (b) except as otherwise authorized by the Disclosing Party in writing, to limit access to Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party to those of its employees and contractors who need that access for purposes consistent with this Agreement and who have signed confidentiality agreements with the Receiving Party containing protections no less stringent than those herein.
6.3 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information.
The Receiving Party will use an industry standard degree of care to protect from improper disclosure any Personally Identifiable Information that may come into its possession during the performance of the Services, whether or not sent intentionally by the Disclosing Party.
6.4 Compelled Disclosure.
The Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party or Personally Identifiable Information to the extent compelled by law to do so, provided the Receiving Party gives the Disclosing Party prior written notice of the compelled disclosure (to the extent legally permitted) and reasonable assistance, at the Disclosing Party’s cost, if the Disclosing Party wishes to contest the disclosure. If the Receiving Party is compelled by law to disclose the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information as part of a civil proceeding, and the Disclosing Party is not contesting the disclosure, the Disclosing Party will reimburse the Receiving Party for its reasonable cost of compiling and providing secure access to that Confidential Information.
WARRANTIES & DISCLAIMERS
7.1 Mutual Warranties.
Each party represents and warrants that: (a) it has the legal power to enter into this Agreement; and (b) that the signatory hereto has the authority to bind the applicable organization.
7.2 Customer Warranties.
Customer represents and warrants that: (a) the Customer Data shall not infringe on any copyright, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property or proprietary right held by any third party; and (b) Customer shall not use the Software Services in a manner that violates any international, federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.
7.3 Arya Warranties
7.3.1 Software Services.
Arya represents and warrants that: (a) the Software Services will perform materially in accordance with the user guide; and (b) Arya will not materially decrease the functionality of the Software Services during a subscription term. For any breach of a warranty in this Section 7.3.1, Customer’s exclusive remedies are those described in Sections
7.3.2Professional Services.
Arya represents and warrants that the Professional Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with generally accepted industry standards. Customer must report any deficiencies in the Professional Services to Arya in writing within 90 days of performance of such Professional Services in order to receive warranty remedies. For any breach of the warranty in this Section 7.3.2, Customer’s exclusive remedy, and Arya’s entire liability, shall be the re-performance of the Professional Services. If Arya is unable to re-perform the Professional Services as warranted within 90 days of receipt of notice of breach, Customer shall be entitled to recover the fees paid to Arya for the deficient Professional Services.
7.4Disclaimer.
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ARYA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND GUARANTEES WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW, PRIOR ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. NO REPRESENTATION OR OTHER AFFIRMATION OF FACT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, STATEMENTS REGARDING CAPACITY, SUITABILITY FOR USE, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICES, NOT CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY BY ARYA.
INDEMNIFICATION
8.1 By Arya.
Arya shall defend, indemnify, and hold Customer harmless against any loss, damage, or costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with claims, demands, suits, or proceedings (collectively, “Claims”) made or brought against Customer by a third party alleging that Customer’s use of the Services within the scope of this Agreement infringes the intellectual property rights of such third party; provided, however, that Arya shall have no such indemnification obligation to the extent such infringement: (a) relates to use of the Services in combination with other software, hardware, data products, processes, or materials not provided by Arya and the infringement would not have occurred but for the combination; (b) arises from or relates to modifications to the Services not made or authorized by Arya; or (c) continues after notification of an infringing activity or use by Arya.
8.2 By Customer.
Customer shall defend, indemnify, and hold Arya harmless against any loss, damage, or costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with a Claim made or brought against Arya by a third party alleging that: (a) Customer has used the Services other than in compliance with the terms of use set forth in this Agreement; (b) Customer Data, and/or any materials provided to Arya in relation to performance of the Services, infringe the intellectual property rights of a third party; (c) Customer Data, and/or any materials provided to Arya in relation to performance of the Services, constituted or resulted in an improper or unlawful dissemination or release of Personally Identifiable Information, provided that Customer’s obligation in such case shall be limited only to the extent that such dissemination or release did not result from Arya’s own negligence or willful misconduct; or (d) Arya’s use, in accordance with this Agreement, of any Customer Data has otherwise harmed a third party.
8.3 Procedure.
As an express condition to the indemnifying party’s obligation under this Section 8, the party seeking indemnification must: (a) promptly notify the indemnifying party in writing of the applicable Claim for which indemnification is sought; and (b) provide the indemnifying party with all non-monetary assistance, information, and authority reasonably required for the defense and settlement of such Claim. The indemnifying party may select counsel for defense of the Claim and direct the course of any litigation or other disputed proceedings concerning the Claim. The indemnified party may select its own counsel and direct its own defense of a Claim if it chooses to do so, but it must bear the costs of its own counsel and any activities in any disputed proceeding conducted by counsel of its choosing. The indemnifying party may settle any Claim, to the extent the Claim seeks a money payment, with or without the consent of the indemnified party. The indemnifying party must obtain the indemnified party’s consent to any settlement to the extent it consents to injunctive or any other equitable relief or contains terms governing future activities that would materially affect the indemnified party’s business or interests, said consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.
LIMITATIONS
9.1 Limitation of Liability.
NEITHER PARTY’S LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT WILL EXCEED THE FEES FOR SOFTWARE SERVICES INCURRED BY CUSTOMER HEREUNDER IN THE 6 MONTHS PRECEDING THE INITIAL ACT OR OMISSION GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY, PROVIDED THAT IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES FOR SOFTWARE SERVICES PAID BY CUSTOMER HEREUNDER. THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY WHETHER AN ACTION IS IN CONTRACT OR TORT AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.
9.2 Exclusion of Consequential and Related Damages.
IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, REVENUES, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, COVER, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, WHETHER AN ACTION IS IN CONTRACT OR TORT AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF A PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
9.3 Time to File Claim.
NO CLAIM MAY BE BROUGHT BY A PARTY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT MORE THAN 12 MONTHS AFTER THE INITIAL ACT OR OMISSION GIVING RISE TO SUCH CLAIM.
TERMS & TERMINATION
10.1 Term of Agreement.
This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues until the expiration or termination of all subscriptions hereunder.
10.2 Term of Purchased Subscriptions.The term of the subscription for a Service shall be as specified in the applicable Order Form for such Service. Except as otherwise specified in an Order Form, subscriptions will automatically renew for additional periods equal to the expiring subscription term, unless either party gives the other written notice of non-renewal at least 30 days before the end of the relevant subscription term. The per-unit pricing during any automatic renewal term will be the same as that during the immediately prior term unless Arya has given Customer written notice of a pricing increase at least 60 days before the end of that prior term, in which case the pricing increase will be effective upon renewal and thereafter.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.1 Manner of Giving Notice.
Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, all notices, permissions, and approvals hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given upon: (a) hand delivery; (b) the second business day after mailing; or (c) the second business day after sending by confirmed facsimile. Notices to Arya shall be addressed to the attention of its General Counsel. Notices to Customer shall be addressed to the billing contact designated by Customer.
11.2 Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflicts of laws rules. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be settled by binding arbitration in New York, New York, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association by 3 arbitrators appointed in accordance with such rules. Except as otherwise provided, each party consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York, New York to adjudicate any action arising out of or related to this Agreement. Each party also waives any right to jury trial in connection with any action or litigation in any way arising out of or related to this Agreement. All actions must be brought in the parties’ individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding. Customer agrees that, by entering into this Agreement, the parties are each waiving the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement.
11.3 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement, including all Addenda, Order Forms, and Statements of Work, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, or representations, written or oral, concerning its subject matter. No modification, amendment, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom the modification, amendment, or waiver is to be asserted. To the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions in the body of this Agreement and any Addendum, Order Form, or Statement of Work, the terms contained in the body of this Agreement shall prevail unless expressly stated otherwise in such Addendum, Order Form, or Statement of Work. Notwithstanding any language to the contrary herein, no terms and conditions stated in a Customer purchase order or in any other Customer order documentation (excluding Order Forms and Statements of Work) shall be incorporated into or form any part of this Agreement, and all such terms or conditions shall be null and void. The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be language chosen by
both parties hereto to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction against either party shall apply to rights granted herein or to any term or condition of this Agreement.
11.4 Assignment.
Customer may not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without Arya’s prior written consent. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their respective successors, and permitted assigns.
11.5 Relationship of the Parties.
The parties are independent contractors. This Agreement does not create a partnership, franchise, joint venture, agency, fiduciary, or employment relationship between the parties.
11.6 Third-Party Beneficiaries.
There are no other third-party beneficiaries under this Agreement.
11.7 Waiver and Cumulative Remedies.
No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of that right. Other than as expressly stated herein, the remedies provided herein are in addition to, and not exclusive of, any other remedies of a party at law or in equity.
11.8 Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, the provision will be deemed null and void, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in effect. In such a case, to the extent legally permitted and reasonably possible under the circumstances, the nullified provision shall be deemed replaced by the provision that comes closest to expressing the intention of the parties as expressed in such nullified provision.
Last Updated: Oct 12 2023
THIS MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT (THIS “AGREEMENT”) GOVERNS CUSTOMER’S ACQUISITION AND USE OF ARYA SERVICES.
DEFINITIONS
“Customer” shall mean the entity, other than Arya, that enters into this Agreement. “Customer Data” shall mean all electronic data or information submitted by Customer to Arya.
“Effective Date” shall mean the date on which the parties hereto enter into an Order Form referencing this Agreement.
“Non-Arya Application” shall mean a software application that is provided by Customer or a third party.
“Order Form” shall mean the ordering documents for Customer’s purchases of Services from Arya that are entered into by the parties hereto from time to time. Upon execution by Arya and Customer, any Order Form will become part of this Agreement.
“Personally Identifiable Information” means any information disclosed, whether orally or in writing, that permits the identity of the individual to whom the information applies to be determined or reasonably inferred by the holder of that information by direct or indirect means, and includes, without limitation, information that would permit either the physical or electronic contacting of that specific individual.
“Professional Services” shall mean integration, consulting and similar services, which may be described in a Statement of Work.
“Services” shall mean the Professional Services and Software Services collectively. “Arya” shall mean Arya for Work, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
“Statement of Work” shall mean a document describing the scope and schedule of Professional Services to be performed by Arya for Customer. Each Statement of Work shall be associated with an Order Form and shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement.
ARYA RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Provision of Software Services.
Arya will: (a) make the Software Services available to Customer pursuant to this Agreement and the applicable Order Forms; (b) provide standard support for the Software Services to Customer at no additional charge; and (c) make the Software Services available in accordance with Exhibit 1 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2.2 Protection of the Customer Data.
Arya will maintain commercially reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards for protection of the security, confidentiality and integrity of the Customer Data.
2.3 Arya Personnel.
Arya will be responsible for the performance of its personnel (including its employees and contractors) and their compliance with its obligations under this Agreement, except as otherwise specified herein.
USE OF SOFTWARE SERVICES
3.1 Customer Responsibilities.
Customer is responsible for all actions taken by Customer with the Software Services. Customer will: (a) be responsible for the accuracy, quality, and legality of the Customer Data; (b) use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized access to or use of Software Services, and notify Arya promptly of any such unauthorized access or use; (c) use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent the improper dissemination of Personally Identifiable Information through its use of the Software Services; and (c) use the Software Services only in accordance with applicable laws and government regulations.
3.2 Use Guidelines.
Customer shall use the Software Services solely for its own business purposes as contemplated by this Agreement and shall not: (a) license, sublicense, sell, resell, rent, lease, transfer, assign, distribute, time share, or otherwise commercially exploit or make the Software Services available to any third party; (b) knowingly distribute via or store within the Software Services infringing or otherwise unlawful or tortious material, including material that violates third-party privacy rights; (c) knowingly distribute via, upload to, or store within the Software Services any code, files, scripts, agents, or programs intended to do harm, including without limitation viruses, worms, time bombs, and Trojan horses; (d) knowingly interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Software Services or the data contained therein; (e) access the Software Services for any competitive purposes; or (f) attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Software Services or its related systems or networks.
3.3 Integration with Non-Arya Applications.
Customer may desire to use Non-Arya Applications with the Software Services. To use such Non-Arya Applications, Customer may be required to obtain access to Non-Arya Applications from their providers, and may be required to grant Arya access to Customer’s account(s) on the Non-Arya Applications. Any use by Customer of such Non-Arya Applications, and any exchange of data between Customer and any Non-Arya Application provider, is solely between Customer and the applicable Non-Arya Application provider. Arya does not warrant or support Non-Arya Applications or their interoperability with the Software Services.
FEES AND PAYMENTS
4.1 Fees.
Customer will pay all fees specified in Order Forms. Except as otherwise specified herein or in an Order Form: (a) fees are based on Services purchased and not actual usage; (b) payment obligations are non-cancelable; fees paid are nonrefundable; and (c) the quantity of Services purchased cannot be decreased during the relevant subscription term.
4.2 Fixed Price.
If an Order Form provides for payment of Professional Services fees on a fixed price basis, Arya will invoice Customer for work performed as set forth in such Order Form.
4.3 Time & Materials.
If an Order Form provides for payment of Professional Services fees on a time and materials (“T&M”) basis, the Professional Services shall be provided at the T&M rates as specified in such Order Form. On a T&M engagement, if an estimated total amount is stated in the applicable Order Form, that amount is solely a good faith estimate and not a guarantee that the Professional Services will be completed for that amount; the actual amount may be higher or lower. If the estimated amount is expended, Arya will continue to provide Professional Services on a T&M basis under the same rates and terms.
4.4 Expenses.
Customer shall reimburse Arya for reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred in conjunction with the Services, provided Arya has received Customer’s prior written permission.
4.5 Invoicing and Payment.
Except as otherwise provided, all fees are quoted and payable in United States dollars. If Customer provides credit card information to Arya, Customer authorizes Arya to charge such credit card for all Services listed in the Order Form(s) and for any renewal subscription term(s) as set forth in Section 10.2. Such charges shall be made in accordance with the billing frequency stated in the applicable Order Form. If the Order Form specifies that payment will be by a method other than a credit card, Arya will invoice Customer in accordance with the relevant Order Form. Customer is responsible for providing complete and accurate billing and contact information to Arya and notifying Arya of any changes to such information.
4.6 Overdue Payments.
Customer’s failure to pay as set forth herein shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. If any invoiced amount is not received by Arya by the due date (except with respect to charges then under reasonable and good faith dispute), then without limiting Arya’s rights or remedies, those charges may accrue late interest at the rate of 1.5% of the outstanding balance per month, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower. If Customer’s account is 30 days or more overdue (except with respect to charges then under reasonable and good faith dispute), Arya may, without limiting its other rights and remedies, suspend the Services to Customer until such amounts are paid in full. If such failure to pay has not been cured within 60 days of the due date, then upon written notice Arya may terminate this Agreement and all outstanding Order Forms.
4.7 Taxes.
Arya’s fees do not include any taxes, levies, duties, or similar governmental assessments of any nature, assessable by any jurisdiction whatsoever (collectively, “Taxes”). Any Taxes assessed as a result of transactions governed by this Agreement shall be borne by the taxpayer designated by any applicable laws and government regulations and paid by such taxpayer in accordance therewith. If Arya has the legal obligation to pay or collect Taxes for which Customer is responsible under this Section 4.6, Arya will invoice Customer and Customer will pay that amount unless Customer provides Arya with a valid tax exemption certificate authorized by the appropriate taxing authority.
4.8 Future Functionality.
Customer agrees that its purchases are not contingent on the delivery of any future functionality or features, or dependent on any oral or written public comments made by Arya regarding future functionality or features.
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS & LICENSES
5.1 Reservation of Rights.
Subject to the limited rights expressly granted hereunder, Arya and its licensors reserve all of its/their right, title, and interest in and to the Software Services, including all of its/their related intellectual property rights. No rights are granted to Customer hereunder other than as expressly set forth herein. Subject to the limited rights expressly granted hereunder, Customer and its licensors reserve all of its/their right, title, and interest in and to the Customer Data, including all of its/their related intellectual property rights. No rights are granted to Arya hereunder other than as expressly set forth herein.
5.2 License by Arya to Use Software Services.
Arya grants to Customer a worldwide,limited-term, nonexclusive license to use Software Services ordered by Customer pursuant to Order Forms, subject to those Order Forms, and this Agreement.
5.3 License by Customer to Host the Customer Data.Customer grants
Arya a worldwide, limited-term license to host, copy, transmit, and display the Customer Data solely as necessary for Arya to provide the Services in accordance with this Agreement.
5.4 License by Customer to Use Feedback.
Customer grants to Arya a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use and incorporate into the Services any suggestion, enhancement request, recommendation, correction, or other feedback provided by Customer relating to the operation of the Services.
5.5 Works Made for Hire.
Professional Services work product shall be works made for hire. To the extent that any Professional Services work product may not, by operation of any applicable law, be a work made for hire, Arya hereby assigns, transfers, and conveys to Customer, or shall cause to be assigned, transferred, and conveyed to Customer, all worldwide right, title, and interest in and to such Professional Services work product, including all related intellectual property rights.
5.6 Publicity.While this Agreement is in effect, either party may include the name and logo of the other party in lists (including on its website) of customers or vendors in accordance with the other party’s standard logo and/or trademark usage guidelines. Except as set forth herein, neither party may use the trademarks and trade names of the other party without the prior written consent of the other party.
CONFIDENTIALITY
6.2 Definition of Confidential Information.
“Confidential Information” means all information disclosed by a party (the “Disclosing Party”) to the other party (the “Receiving Party”), whether orally or in writing, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Customer’s Confidential Information includes the Customer Data; Arya’s Confidential Information includes the Services; and Confidential Information of each party includes the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all Order Forms (including pricing), as well as business and marketing plans, technology and technical information, product plans and designs, and business processes disclosed by such party. However, Confidential Information does not include any information that: (a) is or becomes generally known to the public without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party; (b) was known to the Receiving Party prior to its disclosure by the Disclosing Party without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party; (c) is received from a third party without breach of any obligation owed to the Disclosing Party; or (d) was independently developed by the Receiving Party without reference to the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party.
6.2 Protection of Confidential Information.
The Receiving Party will use the same degree of care that it uses to protect the confidentiality of its own Confidential Information of like kind (but not less than reasonable care): (a) not to use any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party for any purpose outside the scope of this Agreement; and (b) except as otherwise authorized by the Disclosing Party in writing, to limit access to Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party to those of its employees and contractors who need that access for purposes consistent with this Agreement and who have signed confidentiality agreements with the Receiving Party containing protections no less stringent than those herein.
6.3 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information.
The Receiving Party will use an industry standard degree of care to protect from improper disclosure any Personally Identifiable Information that may come into its possession during the performance of the Services, whether or not sent intentionally by the Disclosing Party.
6.4 Compelled Disclosure.
The Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party or Personally Identifiable Information to the extent compelled by law to do so, provided the Receiving Party gives the Disclosing Party prior written notice of the compelled disclosure (to the extent legally permitted) and reasonable assistance, at the Disclosing Party’s cost, if the Disclosing Party wishes to contest the disclosure. If the Receiving Party is compelled by law to disclose the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information as part of a civil proceeding, and the Disclosing Party is not contesting the disclosure, the Disclosing Party will reimburse the Receiving Party for its reasonable cost of compiling and providing secure access to that Confidential Information.
WARRANTIES & DISCLAIMERS
7.1 Mutual Warranties.
Each party represents and warrants that: (a) it has the legal power to enter into this Agreement; and (b) that the signatory hereto has the authority to bind the applicable organization.
7.2 Customer Warranties.
Customer represents and warrants that: (a) the Customer Data shall not infringe on any copyright, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property or proprietary right held by any third party; and (b) Customer shall not use the Software Services in a manner that violates any international, federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.
7.3 Arya Warranties
7.3.1 Software Services.
Arya represents and warrants that: (a) the Software Services will perform materially in accordance with the user guide; and (b) Arya will not materially decrease the functionality of the Software Services during a subscription term. For any breach of a warranty in this Section 7.3.1, Customer’s exclusive remedies are those described in Sections
7.3.2Professional Services.
Arya represents and warrants that the Professional Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with generally accepted industry standards. Customer must report any deficiencies in the Professional Services to Arya in writing within 90 days of performance of such Professional Services in order to receive warranty remedies. For any breach of the warranty in this Section 7.3.2, Customer’s exclusive remedy, and Arya’s entire liability, shall be the re-performance of the Professional Services. If Arya is unable to re-perform the Professional Services as warranted within 90 days of receipt of notice of breach, Customer shall be entitled to recover the fees paid to Arya for the deficient Professional Services.
7.4Disclaimer.
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ARYA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, AND GUARANTEES WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW, PRIOR ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. NO REPRESENTATION OR OTHER AFFIRMATION OF FACT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, STATEMENTS REGARDING CAPACITY, SUITABILITY FOR USE, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICES, NOT CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY BY ARYA.
INDEMNIFICATION
8.1 By Arya.
Arya shall defend, indemnify, and hold Customer harmless against any loss, damage, or costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with claims, demands, suits, or proceedings (collectively, “Claims”) made or brought against Customer by a third party alleging that Customer’s use of the Services within the scope of this Agreement infringes the intellectual property rights of such third party; provided, however, that Arya shall have no such indemnification obligation to the extent such infringement: (a) relates to use of the Services in combination with other software, hardware, data products, processes, or materials not provided by Arya and the infringement would not have occurred but for the combination; (b) arises from or relates to modifications to the Services not made or authorized by Arya; or (c) continues after notification of an infringing activity or use by Arya.
8.2 By Customer.
Customer shall defend, indemnify, and hold Arya harmless against any loss, damage, or costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with a Claim made or brought against Arya by a third party alleging that: (a) Customer has used the Services other than in compliance with the terms of use set forth in this Agreement; (b) Customer Data, and/or any materials provided to Arya in relation to performance of the Services, infringe the intellectual property rights of a third party; (c) Customer Data, and/or any materials provided to Arya in relation to performance of the Services, constituted or resulted in an improper or unlawful dissemination or release of Personally Identifiable Information, provided that Customer’s obligation in such case shall be limited only to the extent that such dissemination or release did not result from Arya’s own negligence or willful misconduct; or (d) Arya’s use, in accordance with this Agreement, of any Customer Data has otherwise harmed a third party.
8.3 Procedure.
As an express condition to the indemnifying party’s obligation under this Section 8, the party seeking indemnification must: (a) promptly notify the indemnifying party in writing of the applicable Claim for which indemnification is sought; and (b) provide the indemnifying party with all non-monetary assistance, information, and authority reasonably required for the defense and settlement of such Claim. The indemnifying party may select counsel for defense of the Claim and direct the course of any litigation or other disputed proceedings concerning the Claim. The indemnified party may select its own counsel and direct its own defense of a Claim if it chooses to do so, but it must bear the costs of its own counsel and any activities in any disputed proceeding conducted by counsel of its choosing. The indemnifying party may settle any Claim, to the extent the Claim seeks a money payment, with or without the consent of the indemnified party. The indemnifying party must obtain the indemnified party’s consent to any settlement to the extent it consents to injunctive or any other equitable relief or contains terms governing future activities that would materially affect the indemnified party’s business or interests, said consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.
LIMITATIONS
9.1 Limitation of Liability.
NEITHER PARTY’S LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT WILL EXCEED THE FEES FOR SOFTWARE SERVICES INCURRED BY CUSTOMER HEREUNDER IN THE 6 MONTHS PRECEDING THE INITIAL ACT OR OMISSION GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY, PROVIDED THAT IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES FOR SOFTWARE SERVICES PAID BY CUSTOMER HEREUNDER. THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY WHETHER AN ACTION IS IN CONTRACT OR TORT AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.
9.2 Exclusion of Consequential and Related Damages.
IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, REVENUES, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, COVER, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, WHETHER AN ACTION IS IN CONTRACT OR TORT AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF A PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
9.3 Time to File Claim.
NO CLAIM MAY BE BROUGHT BY A PARTY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT MORE THAN 12 MONTHS AFTER THE INITIAL ACT OR OMISSION GIVING RISE TO SUCH CLAIM.
TERMS & TERMINATION
10.1 Term of Agreement.
This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues until the expiration or termination of all subscriptions hereunder.
10.2 Term of Purchased Subscriptions.The term of the subscription for a Service shall be as specified in the applicable Order Form for such Service. Except as otherwise specified in an Order Form, subscriptions will automatically renew for additional periods equal to the expiring subscription term, unless either party gives the other written notice of non-renewal at least 30 days before the end of the relevant subscription term. The per-unit pricing during any automatic renewal term will be the same as that during the immediately prior term unless Arya has given Customer written notice of a pricing increase at least 60 days before the end of that prior term, in which case the pricing increase will be effective upon renewal and thereafter.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.1 Manner of Giving Notice.
Except as otherwise specified in this Agreement, all notices, permissions, and approvals hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given upon: (a) hand delivery; (b) the second business day after mailing; or (c) the second business day after sending by confirmed facsimile. Notices to Arya shall be addressed to the attention of its General Counsel. Notices to Customer shall be addressed to the billing contact designated by Customer.
11.2 Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be governed exclusively by the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflicts of laws rules. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be settled by binding arbitration in New York, New York, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association by 3 arbitrators appointed in accordance with such rules. Except as otherwise provided, each party consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York, New York to adjudicate any action arising out of or related to this Agreement. Each party also waives any right to jury trial in connection with any action or litigation in any way arising out of or related to this Agreement. All actions must be brought in the parties’ individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class or representative proceeding. Customer agrees that, by entering into this Agreement, the parties are each waiving the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement.
11.3 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement, including all Addenda, Order Forms, and Statements of Work, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, or representations, written or oral, concerning its subject matter. No modification, amendment, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom the modification, amendment, or waiver is to be asserted. To the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions in the body of this Agreement and any Addendum, Order Form, or Statement of Work, the terms contained in the body of this Agreement shall prevail unless expressly stated otherwise in such Addendum, Order Form, or Statement of Work. Notwithstanding any language to the contrary herein, no terms and conditions stated in a Customer purchase order or in any other Customer order documentation (excluding Order Forms and Statements of Work) shall be incorporated into or form any part of this Agreement, and all such terms or conditions shall be null and void. The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be language chosen by
both parties hereto to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction against either party shall apply to rights granted herein or to any term or condition of this Agreement.
11.4 Assignment.
Customer may not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder, whether by operation of law or otherwise, without Arya’s prior written consent. This Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their respective successors, and permitted assigns.
11.5 Relationship of the Parties.
The parties are independent contractors. This Agreement does not create a partnership, franchise, joint venture, agency, fiduciary, or employment relationship between the parties.
11.6 Third-Party Beneficiaries.
There are no other third-party beneficiaries under this Agreement.
11.7 Waiver and Cumulative Remedies.
No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of that right. Other than as expressly stated herein, the remedies provided herein are in addition to, and not exclusive of, any other remedies of a party at law or in equity.
11.8 Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, the provision will be deemed null and void, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in effect. In such a case, to the extent legally permitted and reasonably possible under the circumstances, the nullified provision shall be deemed replaced by the provision that comes closest to expressing the intention of the parties as expressed in such nullified provision.