Terms and conditions
WHEREAS, The Fite Brand possesses information, which is deemed to be Proprietary
Information, as defined herein below.
WHEREAS, The Fite Brand desires to keep its Proprietary Information confidential, despite a
disclosure of its Proprietary Information to Recipient.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and of the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are acknowledged by both parties, the parties agree as follows:
l. Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms are defined as
follows:
(a) “Proprietary Information”; includes all information useful in the business of The Fite Brand or
its client(s), including but not limited to the following information, which is being disclosed
pursuant to this Agreement and in materials attached to this Agreement which describes such
information whether provided in writing or orally: Executive summaries, business plans,
technical information, client personal manners, client life/lifestyle, family, commercial
information, financial information, product samples and raw materials; provided, further, that
“Proprietary Information”; does not include any information which is generally available to or
known by the public at the time of its disclosure to the Recipient or which becomes generally
available to or known by the public after its disclosure to the Recipient, which the Recipient
obtains from a source not known to be in violations of any obligations of confidentiality, with
respect to this agreement or which Recipient independently develops or acquires without
violating this Agreement or the spirit of this Agreement.
In addition, any combination of features disclosed hereunder shall be deemed to be within the
foregoing exceptions merely because individual features separately are in the public domain or in
the possession of the Recipient, but only if the combination itself is in the public domain or in
the possession of the Recipient.
2. Property Rights in Proprietary Information. Recipient agrees that the Proprietary
Information is the property of The Fite Brand, and that Recipient will not use or disclose
any Proprietary Information in any way, except in accordance with this Agreement or
with the prior written consent of The Fite Brand, which may be given or withheld by The
Fite Brand in its sole and absolute discretion. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, this Agreement does not require either the Recipient to disclose or to receive
Proprietary Information or confidential information.
3. Use of Proprietary Information. Recipient agrees that Recipient will use the Proprietary
Information only for the following specific purpose(s): investment analysis of The Fite
Brand.
4. Non-Disclosure of Proprietary Information. Recipient agrees that Recipient will keep
the Proprietary Information strictly confidential and will not directly or indirectly
disclose any Proprietary Information to any third party other than its affiliates, advisors,
financing sources, attorneys, and accountants (Recipient’s “Representative”), unless the
written consent of The Fite Brand is first obtained; and, provided, further that The Fite
Brand may withhold that consent for any reason.
5. Return/Destruction of Proprietary Information. Recipient agrees that if the parties’
discussions terminate prior to the execution of definitive agreements for any reason,
Recipient will return all originals and/or copies of any Proprietary Information then in its
possession to The Fite Brand, and will cause all third parties to whom it has disclosed any
Proprietary Information to return all originals and/or copies of any Proprietary
Information then in their possession to The Fite Brand. Recipient further agrees to
destroy any and all notes, evaluations, studies, compilations, summaries or other
information derived or generated from or reflecting Recipient’s review or evaluation of
any Proprietary Information, and will request that all third parties to whom it has
disclosed any Proprietary Information to destroy any and all notes, evaluations, studies,
compilations, summaries or other information derived or generated from or reflecting
third party’s review or analysis of any Proprietary Information.
6. No Representation or Warranties. Recipient acknowledges that The Fite Brand has not
made any express or implied warranties of any kind as to the completeness or accuracy of
the Proprietary Information. Recipient agrees that neither The Fite Brand nor any of its
shareholders, directors, officers, employees or agents will have any liability to the
Recipient or any third party to whom Recipient discloses the Proprietary Information
arising out of or resulting from its or their use of or reliance on the Proprietary
Information.
7. Injunctive Relief. Recipient acknowledges that the Proprietary Information is a unique
and special asset of The Fite Brand, that irreparable harm to The Fite Brand and its
business would result from any unauthorized disclosure or use of the Proprietary
Information, and that money damages would not be an adequate remedy for any
unauthorized disclosure or use of the Proprietary Information. Accordingly, Recipient
agrees that, in addition to any other legal or equitable remedy that may be available to
The Fite Brand, The Fite Brand may be entitled to injunctive relief to prevent any breach
of this Agreement.
8. Term of Agreement. This Agreement will be effective upon execution by both parties,
will continue in full force and effect until the earlier of (i) two years from the date hereof
and (ii) upon the execution of a definitive written agreement between the parties.
9. Attorney’s Fees. The parties will bear their own legal fees and costs in connection with
the disputes, negotiations and document preparation leading up to and covered by this
Agreement. If any party institutes any action or proceeding in connection with this
Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may
be granted, to be reimbursed by the losing party for all costs and expenses incurred
thereby, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees (including pre-judgment
and post-judgment) and costs.
10. Entire Agreement. Except as provided herein, this Agreement is the entire agreement
between the parties, and all prior negotiations, representations or agreements between the
parties are merged into and superseded by this Agreement.
11. Severability. The invalidity, in whole or in part, of any provision of this Agreement
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other of its provisions.
12. Headings. The paragraph or section headings in this Agreement are used for
convenience only. They form no part of this Agreement and are in no way intended to
alter or affect the meaning of this Agreement.
13. Applicable Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and
all disputes hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of CA. Any dispute that
arises under or relates to this Agreement (whether in contract or tort, or both) shall be
resolved in California state court or a federal U.S. District court located in Los Angeles
County, CA.
14. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of
which shall be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
15. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall bind and insure to the benefit of the heirs,
personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns of the parties herein.
16. No Agency. Each party is an independent contractor and this Agreement does not
constitute either party as an agent or legal representative of the other party. Neither
party, as an independent contractor, has the authority to incur any expenses on the other
party’s behalf, and each party shall pay and discharge its own expenses incurred by it
during its performance under this Agreement. Neither party is granted any express or
implied right or authority by the other party to assume or to create any obligation or
responsibility on behalf of or in the name of the other party, or to bind the other party in
any manner or thing whatsoever. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed
to constitute a partnership or joint venture between the parties of this Agreement.
17. No License. Nothing herein shall be construed as a grant by The Fite Brand of any
license, directly or by implication, estoppel or otherwise, in or for any Proprietary
Information.
18. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise transferred by either
party, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the other party (which may
be withheld by the party whose consent is being sought in its sole and absolute
discretion), and any attempted assignment or transfer without such prior written consent
shall be null and void and of no force and effect whatsoever.
19. Written Modification. No changes, amendments or modifications of any of the terms
and conditions of this Agreement shall be valid unless made by an instrument in writing
and signed by both parties.
20. Notices. All notices, requests, demands, or other communications under this
Agreement shall be in writing. Notice shall be sufficiently given for all purposes as
follows:
(a) Personal delivery. When personally delivered to the recipient. Notice is effective on
delivery.
(b) First-class mail. When mailed first class to the last address of the recipient known to
the party giving notice. Notice is effective five (5) mail delivery days after deposit in a
United States Postal Service office or mailbox.
(c) Certified mail. When mailed certified mail, return receipt requested. Notice is
effective on receipt, if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt.
(d) Overnight delivery. When delivered by overnight delivery Federal
Express/Airborne/United Parcel
Service/DHL Worldwide Express, charges prepaid or charged to the sender’s account.
Notice is effective on delivery, if delivery is confirmed by the delivery service.
(e) Telex or facsimile transmission. When sent by telex or fax to the last telex or fax
number of the recipient known to the party giving notice. Notice is effective on receipt,
provided that (1) a duplicate copy of the notice is promptly given by first-class or
certified mail or by overnight delivery, or (2) the receiving party delivers a written
confirmation of receipt. Any notice given by telex or fax shall be deemed received on the
next business day if it is received after 5:00 p.m. (Recipient’s time) or on a non-business
day. Addresses for the purpose of giving notice are as follows:
Company:
The Fite Brand LLC
Los Angeles, CA
Email: info@thefitebrand.com