This Services Agreement (this “Agreement”), dated as of  (the “Effective Date”), is by and between Bookkeeping Brands LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Service Provider”), and (the “Customer”).

Customer desires to retain Service Provider to provide certain outsourced bookkeeping, accounting and infrastructure services upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, and Service Provider is willing to perform such services.

In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:

1. Definitions

“Affiliate” of a Person means any other Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person. The term “control” (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise.

“Authorized Service Recipients” means the Affiliates, clients or customers of Customer as may be notified by Customer to Service Provider from time to time.

“Confidential Information” means any information that is treated as confidential by a party, including but not limited to all non-public information about its business affairs, products or services, Intellectual Property Rights, trade secrets, third-party confidential information, and other sensitive or proprietary information, whether disclosed orally or in written, electronic, or other form or media, and whether or not marked, designated, or otherwise identified as “confidential”. Confidential Information shall not include information that: (a) is already known to the Receiving Party without restriction on use or disclosure prior to receipt of such information from the Disclosing Party; (b) is or becomes generally known by the public other than by breach of this Agreement by, or other wrongful act of, the Receiving Party; (c) is developed by the Receiving Party independently of, and without reference to, any Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party; or (d) is received by the Receiving Party from a third party who is not under any obligation to the Disclosing Party to maintain the confidentiality of such information.

“Customer Materials” means any documents, data, know-how, methodologies, software, and other materials provided to Service Provider by Customer.

“Deliverables” means all documents, work product, and other materials that are delivered to Customer hereunder or prepared by or on behalf of Service Provider in the course of performing the Services, including any items identified as such in a Statement of Work.

“Disclosing Party” means a party that discloses Confidential Information under this Agreement.

“Intellectual Property Rights” means all (a) patents, patent disclosures, and inventions (whether patentable or not), (b) trademarks, service marks, trade dress, trade names, logos, corporate names, and domain names, together with all of the goodwill associated therewith, (c) copyrights and copyrightable works (including computer programs), and rights in data and databases, (d) trade secrets, know-how, and other confidential information, and (e) all other intellectual property rights, in each case whether registered or unregistered and including all applications for, and renewals or extensions of, such rights, and all similar or equivalent rights or forms of protection in any part of the world.

“Law” means any statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, code, order, constitution, treaty, common law, judgment, decree, other requirement, or rule of law of any federal, state, local, or foreign government or political subdivision thereof, or any arbitrator, court, or tribunal of competent jurisdiction.

“Losses” mean all losses, damages, liabilities, deficiencies, actions, judgments, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and the cost of enforcing any right to indemnification hereunder and the cost of pursuing any insurance providers.

“Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, governmental authority, unincorporated organization, trust, association, or other entity.

“Pre-Existing Materials” means all documents, data, know-how, methodologies, software, and other materials, including computer programs, reports, and specifications, provided by or used by Service Provider in connection with performing the Services, in each case developed or acquired by the Service Provider prior to the commencement or independently of this Agreement.

“Receiving Party” means a party that receives or acquires Confidential Information directly or indirectly under this Agreement.

“Service Provider Personnel” means all employees and Permitted Subcontractors, if any, engaged by Service Provider to perform the Services.

“Services” mean the professional and other services to be provided by Service Provider under this agreement, as described in more detail in a Statement of Work, and Service Provider’s obligations under this Agreement.

“Statement of Work” or “SOW” means /each Statement of Work entered into by the parties and attached to this Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit A.

2.  Services

• Service Provider shall provide the Services to Customer and the Authorized Service Recipients as described in more detail in each Statement of Work in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
• Each Statement of Work shall include the following information, if applicable:

(a) a detailed description of the Services to be performed pursuant to the Statement of Work;

(b) the date upon which the Services will commence and the term of such Statement of Work;

(c) the name of the Service Provider Contract Manager;

(d) the fees to be paid to Service Provider under the Statement of Work;

(e) any criteria for completion of the Services; and

(f) any other terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties in connection with the Services to be performed pursuant to such Statement of Work.

3. Service Provider’s Obligations

• The Service Provider shall:

(a) subject to the prior written approval of Customer, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, appoint:

(i)  a Service Provider employee to serve as a primary contact with respect to this Agreement and who will have the authority to act on behalf of Service Provider in connection with matters pertaining to this Agreement (the “Service Provider Contract Manager”); and

(ii)  Service Provider Personnel, who shall be suitably skilled, experienced, and qualified to perform the Services;

(b)  maintain the same Service Provider Contract Manager throughout the Term of this Agreement except for changes in such personnel due to:

(i)   Customer’s request pursuant to Section 3.1(c); or

(ii)  the resignation or termination of such personnel or other circumstances outside of Service Provider’s reasonable control;

(c)  upon the reasonable written request of Customer, promptly replace the Service Provider Contract Manager and any other Service Provider Personnel;

(d)  before the date on which the Services are to start, obtain, and at all times during the Term of this Agreement maintain, all necessary licenses and consents and comply with all relevant Laws applicable to the provision of the Services;

(e)  comply with, and ensure that all Service Provider Personnel comply with, all rules, regulations, and policies of Customer that are communicated to Service Provider in writing, including security procedures concerning systems and data and remote access thereto, building security procedures and general health and safety practices and procedures;

(f)  maintain complete and accurate records relating to the provision of the Services under this Agreement, including records of the time spent and materials used by Service Provider in providing the Services in such form as Customer shall approve. During the Term and for a period of two (2) years thereafter, upon Customer’s written request, Service Provider shall allow Customer or Customer’s representative to inspect and make copies of such records and interview Service Provider Personnel in connection with the provision of the Services; provided that any such inspection shall take place during regular business hours no more than once per year and Customer provides Service Provider with at least ten (10) business days advance written notice;

(g)  obtain Customer’s written approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, prior to entering into agreements with or otherwise engaging any Person, including all subcontractors and Affiliates of Service Provider, other than Service Provider’s employees, to provide any Services and Deliverables to Customer (each such approved subcontractor or other third party, a “Permitted Subcontractor”). Customer’s approval shall not relieve Service Provider of its obligations under the Agreement, and Service Provider shall remain fully responsible for the performance of each such Permitted Subcontractor and its employees and for their compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement as if they were Service Provider’s own employees. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between Customer and any Service Provider subcontractor or supplier; and

(h) require each Permitted Subcontractor to be bound in writing by the confidentiality and intellectual property assignment or license provisions of this Agreement.

• Service Provider is responsible for all Service Provider Personnel and for the payment of their compensation, including, if applicable, withholding of income taxes, and the payment and withholding of social security and other payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation insurance payments, and disability benefits.
• Service Provider acknowledges that time is of the essence with respect to Service Provider’s obligations hereunder and that prompt and timely performance of all such obligations is strictly required.
• Service Provider shall have no direct communication and/or contact with any Authorized Service Recipient or other Customer client under this Agreement unless an authorized officer of Customer approves in advance in writing (which approval may be by email). Any and all communications required or necessary for Service Provider to provide the Services under this Agreement shall be communicated only through Customer and its employees.

4.  Customer’s Obligations

• Customer shall:

(a) cooperate with Service Provider in all matters relating to the Services and appoint and, in its reasonable discretion, replace a Customer employee to serve as the primary contact with respect to this Agreement and who will have the authority to act on behalf of Customer with respect to matters pertaining to this Agreement (the “Customer Contract Manager”);

(b) provide, subject to Section 3.1(e), such access to Customer’s premises and such office accommodation and other facilities as may reasonably be requested by Service Provider for the purposes of performing the Services;

(c)  respond promptly to any Service Provider request to provide direction, information, approvals, authorizations, or decisions that are reasonably necessary for Service Provider to perform Services in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement;

(d)  provide such information as Service Provider may request, in order to carry out the Services, in a timely manner, and ensure that it is complete and accurate in all material respects; and

(e)  obtain and maintain all necessary licenses and consents and comply with all applicable Law in relation to the Services, in all cases before the date on which the Services are to start.

• If Service Provider’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement is prevented or delayed by any act or omission of Customer, any Authorized Service Recipient, or their agents, subcontractors, consultants, or employees, Service Provider shall not be deemed in breach of its obligations under this Agreement or otherwise liable for any costs, charges, or losses sustained or incurred by Customer, in each case, to the extent arising directly or indirectly from such prevention or delay.

5.  Change Orders

• If either party wishes to change the scope or performance of the Services, it shall submit details of the requested change to the other party in writing in accordance with the notice provisions in Section 16.4. Service Provider shall, within a reasonable time (not to exceed thirty (30) days) after receiving a Customer-initiated request, or at the time that Service Provider initiates a change request, provide a written estimate to Customer of:

(a) the likely time required to implement the change;

(b) any necessary variations to the fees and other charges for the Services arising from the change;

(c) the likely effect of the change on the Services;

(d) any other impact the change might have on the performance of this Agreement; and

(e) any other information reasonably requested by Customer.

• Promptly after receipt of the written estimate, the parties shall negotiate and agree in writing on the terms of such change (a “Change Order”). Neither party shall be bound by any Change Order unless mutually agreed upon in writing in accordance with Section 16.10.

6. Term and Termination

• Term. This Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue thereafter for a period of one (1) year (the “Initial Term”), unless sooner terminated pursuant to this Section 6. There will be a trial period of 2 months, where 10 clients will be done free of charge. If for any reason in the 2 months Customer choses to not move forward, the contract will be cancelled.
• Renewal. Upon expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall automatically renew for additional successive one (1) year terms unless either party provides written notice of nonrenewal at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the then-current term (each a “Renewal Term” and together with the Initial Term, the “Term”). If the Term is renewed for one or more Renewal Term, the terms and conditions of this Agreement during each Renewal Term shall be the same as the terms and conditions in effect immediately prior to such renewal, subject to any change in fees in accordance with Section 7.5. If either Party provides timely notice of nonrenewal, then this Agreement shall terminate on the expiration of the then-current Term, unless sooner terminated as provided in this Section 6.
• Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement or any SOW, effective upon written notice to the other party (the “Defaulting Party”), if the Defaulting Party:

(a)  materially breaches this Agreement, and such breach is incapable of cure or, with respect to a material breach capable of cure, the Defaulting Party does not cure such breach within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice of such breach; or

(b)  (i) becomes insolvent or admits its inability to pay its debts generally as they become due; (ii) becomes subject, voluntarily or involuntarily, to any proceeding under any domestic or foreign bankruptcy or insolvency law, which is not fully stayed within seven (7) business days or is not dismissed or vacated within forty-five (45) days after filing; (iii) is dissolved or liquidated or takes any action for such purpose; (iv) makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (v) has a receiver, trustee, custodian, or similar agent appointed by order of any court of competent jurisdiction to take charge of or sell any material portion of its property or business.

6.4  Effects of Termination or Expiration. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason:

(a)  Service Provider shall (i) promptly deliver to Customer all Deliverables (whether complete or incomplete) for which Customer has paid and all Customer Materials in its possession, (ii) provide reasonable cooperation and assistance to Customer upon Customer’s written request and at Customer’s expense in transitioning the Services to a different Service Provider, and (iii) on a pro rata basis, repay all fees and expenses paid in advance for any Services not performed or Deliverables not provided.

(b) Each party shall (i) return to the other party all documents and tangible materials (and any copies) containing, reflecting, incorporating, or based on the other party’s Confidential Information, (ii) permanently delete all of the other party’s Confidential Information from its computer systems, and (iii) certify in writing to the other party that it has complied with the requirements of this clause; provided, however, that Customer may retain copies of any Confidential Information of Service Provider incorporated in the Deliverables or to the extent necessary to allow it to make full use of the Services and any Deliverables.

6.5  Survival. The rights and obligations of the parties set forth in this Section 6.5 and Section 6.4, Section 8, Section 9, Section 10, Section 11, Section 12, Section 13, and Section 16, and any right or obligation of the parties in this Agreement which, by its nature, should survive termination or expiration of this Agreement, will survive any such termination or expiration of this Agreement.

7. Fees and Expenses; Payment Terms

• In consideration of the provision of the Services by the Service Provider and the rights granted to Customer under this Agreement, Customer shall pay the fees set forth in the applicable Statement of Work. Payment to Service Provider of such fees and the reimbursement of expenses pursuant to this Section 7 shall constitute payment in full for the performance of the Services, and, Customer shall not be responsible for paying any other fees, costs, or expenses.
• Where the Services are provided on a time and materials basis:

(a) the fees payable for the Services shall be calculated in accordance with Service Provider’s fee rates set forth in the applicable Statement of Work;

(b)  Customer shall reimburse Service Provider for any materials, equipment, and third-party services (collectively, “Materials”) reasonably necessary for the provision of the Services in an amount no greater than the retail price of such Materials; and

(c)  Service Provider shall issue invoices to Customer monthly in arrears for its fees for time for the immediately preceding month, calculated as provided in this Section 7.2, together with a detailed breakdown of any expenses for such month incurred in accordance with Section 7.4.

• Where Services are provided for a fixed price, the total fees for the Services shall be the amount set out in the applicable Statement of Work. The total price shall be paid to Service Provider in installments, as set out in the Statement of Work. At the end of a period specified in the applicable Statement of Work in respect of which an installment is due, Service Provider shall issue invoices to Customer for the fees that are then payable, together with a detailed breakdown of any expenses incurred in accordance with Section 7.4.
• Customer agrees to reimburse Service Provider for all reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Service Provider in connection with the performance of the Services.
• The parties agree that, after the Initial Term, for Services provided on a time and materials basis, no more than once annually, Service Provider may increase its standard fee rates specified in the applicable Statement of Work upon written notice to Customer; provided, that, Service Provider provides Customer written notice of such increase at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such increase; provided further, no increase in standard fee rates shall exceed four percent (4%) without Customer’s prior written consent.
• Service Provider shall issue invoices to Customer only in accordance with the terms of this Section, and Customer shall pay all properly invoiced amounts due to Service Provider by autodraft established with Service Provider which shall be deducted from Customer’s account within seven (7) days after Customer’s receipt of such invoice.
• Customer shall be responsible for all sales, use, and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties, and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state, or local governmental entity on any amounts payable by Customer hereunder. Any such taxes, duties, and charges currently assessed or which may be assessed in the future, that are applicable to the Services are for Customer’s account, and Customer hereby agrees to pay such taxes; provided, that, in no event shall Customer pay or be responsible for any taxes imposed on, or with respect to, Service Provider’s income, revenues, gross receipts, personnel, or real or personal property or other assets.

8. Intellectual Property Rights; Ownership

• Except as set forth in Section 8.3, Customer is, and shall be, the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title, and interest in and to the Deliverables, including all Intellectual Property Rights therein. Service Provider agrees, and will cause its Service Provider Personnel to agree, that with respect to any Deliverables that may qualify as “work made for hire” as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101, such Deliverables are hereby deemed a “work made for hire” for Customer. To the extent that any of the Deliverables do not constitute a “work made for hire”, Service Provider hereby irrevocably assigns, and shall cause the Service Provider Personnel to irrevocably assign to Customer, in each case without additional consideration, all right, title, and interest throughout the world in and to the Deliverables, including all Intellectual Property Rights therein. The Service Provider shall cause the Service Provider Personnel to irrevocably waive, to the extent permitted by applicable Law, any and all claims such Service Provider Personnel may now or hereafter have in any jurisdiction to so-called “moral rights” or rights of droit moral with respect to the Deliverables.
• Upon Customer’s reasonable request, Service Provider shall, and shall cause the Service Provider Personnel to, promptly take such further actions, including execution and delivery of all appropriate instruments of conveyance, as may be necessary to assist Customer to prosecute, register, perfect, or record its rights in or to any Deliverables.
• Service Provider and its licensors are, and shall remain, the sole and exclusive owners of all right, title, and interest in and to the Pre-Existing Materials, including all Intellectual Property Rights therein. Service Provider hereby grants Customer and the Authorized Service Recipients a limited, irrevocable, perpetual, fully paid-up, royalty-free, non-transferable (except in accordance with Section 16.7), non-sublicenseable, worldwide license to use, perform, display, execute, reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify (including to create derivative works), import, make, have made, sell, offer to sell, and otherwise exploit any Pre-Existing Materials to the extent incorporated in, combined with or otherwise necessary for the use of the Deliverables solely to the extent reasonably required in connection with Customer’s receipt or use of the Services and Deliverables. All other rights in and to the Pre-Existing Materials are expressly reserved by Service Provider.
• Customer and its licensors are, and shall remain, the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title, and interest in and to the Customer Materials, including all Intellectual Property Rights therein. Service Provider shall have no right or license to use any Customer Materials except solely during the Term of the Agreement to the extent necessary to provide the Services to Customer. All other rights in and to the Customer Materials are expressly reserved by Customer.
• Customer grants to Service Provider the right to use Customer’s trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, symbols, or brand names as reasonably required in the discretion of Service Provider in the performance of the Services, including, without limitation, any white label services.

9.  Confidential Information

• The Receiving Party agrees:

(a) not to disclose or otherwise make available Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party to any third party without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party; provided, however, that the Receiving Party may disclose the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party to its and its Affiliates, and their officers, employees, consultants, and legal advisors who have a “need to know”, who have been apprised of this restriction, and who are themselves bound by nondisclosure obligations at least as restrictive as those set forth in this Section 9;

(b)  to use the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party only for the purposes of performing its obligations under the Agreement or, in the case of Customer, to make use of the Services and Deliverables; and

(c) to promptly notify the Disclosing Party in the event it becomes aware of any loss or disclosure of any of the Confidential Information of Disclosing Party.

• If the Receiving Party becomes legally compelled to disclose any Confidential Information, the Receiving Party shall provide:

(a)  prompt written notice of such requirement so that the Disclosing Party may seek, at its sole cost and expense, a protective order or other remedy; and

(b) reasonable assistance, at the Disclosing Party’s sole cost and expense, in opposing such disclosure or seeking a protective order or other limitations on disclosure.

If, after providing such notice and assistance as required herein, the Receiving Party remains required by Law to disclose any Confidential Information, the Receiving Party shall disclose no more than that portion of the Confidential Information which, on the advice of the Receiving Party’s legal counsel, the Receiving Party is legally required to disclose and, upon the Disclosing Party’s request, shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain assurances from the applicable court or agency that such Confidential Information will be afforded confidential treatment.

• Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent either party from using any general methodologies or know-how contained in the unaided memory of such party’s personnel or those of its Affiliates developed or disclosed under this Agreement, provided that in doing so it is not in breach of its obligations of confidentiality under this Section or using any Intellectual Property Rights of the other party or any of its Affiliates.

10. Representations and Warranties

• Each party represents and warrants to the other party that:

(a) it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws and regulations of its jurisdiction of formation, organization, or chartering;

(b) it has the full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement, to grant the rights and licenses granted hereunder, and to perform its obligations hereunder;

(c) Agreement by its representative whose signature is set forth at the end hereof has been duly authorized by all necessary action of the party; and

(d) when executed and delivered by such party, this Agreement will constitute the legal, valid, and binding obligation of such party, enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms.

• Service Provider represents and warrants to Customer that:

(a) it shall perform the Services using personnel of required skill, experience, and qualifications and in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with commercially reasonable industry standards for similar services and shall devote adequate resources to meet its obligations under this Agreement;

(b) it is in compliance with, and shall perform the Services in compliance with, all applicable Laws;

(c) Customer will receive good and valid title to all Deliverables, free and clear of all encumbrances and liens of any kind;

(d) the Services and Deliverables will be in conformity in all material respects with all requirements or specifications stated in this Agreement and the applicable Statement of Work. In the event of Service Provider’s breach of the foregoing warranty, Service Provider’s sole and exclusive obligation and liability and Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be as follows:

(i)  The Service Provider shall use reasonable efforts to cure such breach; provided, that if Service Provider cannot cure such breach within a reasonable time (but no more than thirty (30) days) after Customer’s written notice of such breach, Customer may, at its option, terminate the Agreement by serving written notice of termination in accordance with Section 16.4.

(ii) In the event the Agreement is terminated in accordance with this Section 10.2(d), Service Provider shall within thirty (30) days after the effective date of termination, refund to Customer any prepaid fees paid by Customer as of the date of termination for such Service or Deliverable less a deduction equal to the fees for receipt or use of such Deliverables or Service up to and including the date of termination on a pro-rated basis.

(iii)  The foregoing remedy shall not be available unless Customer provides written notice of such breach within thirty (30) days after delivery of such Service or Deliverable to Customer or with respect to changes made by any Person other than Service Provider or at Service Provider’s direction.

• EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES IN THIS SECTION 10, (A) EACH PARTY HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, AND (B) SERVICE PROVIDER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

11. Indemnification

• Service Provider shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Customer and its officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and permitted assigns (each, a “Customer Indemnitee”) from and against all Losses awarded against a Customer Indemnitee in a final judgment arising out of or resulting from any third-party claim, suit, action, or proceeding (each, an “Action”) arising out of or resulting from:

(a) bodily injury, death of any person, or damage to real or tangible, personal property resulting from the willful, fraudulent, or grossly negligent acts or omissions of Service Provider or Service Provider Personnel; and

(b) Service Provider’s material breach of any representation, warranty, or obligation of Service Provider set forth in this Agreement.

• Service Provider shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Customer Indemnitees from and against all Losses awarded against a Customer Indemnitee in a final judgment based on a claim that any of the Services or Deliverables or Customer’s receipt or use thereof infringes any Intellectual Property Right of a third party arising under the Laws of the United States; provided, however, that Service Provider shall have no obligations under this Section 11.2 with respect to claims to the extent arising out of:

(a)  any Customer Materials or any instruction, information, designs, specifications, or other materials provided by Customer to Service Provider;

(b)  use of the Deliverables in combination with any materials not supplied to Customer or specified by Service Provider in writing, if the infringement would have been avoided by the use of the Deliverables not so combined; or

(c)  any modifications or changes made to the Deliverables by or on behalf of any Person other than Service Provider or Service Provider Personnel.

• Customer shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Service Provider and Service Provider’s Affiliates and their officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and permitted assigns from and against all Losses awarded against Service Provider in a final judgment arising out of or resulting from any third-party Action arising out of or resulting from:

(a) bodily injury, death of any person, or damage to real or tangible, personal property resulting from the grossly negligent or willful acts or omissions of Customer; and

(b)  Customer’s material breach of any representation, warranty, or obligation of Customer in this Agreement.

• The party seeking indemnification hereunder shall promptly notify the indemnifying party in writing of any Action and cooperate with the indemnifying party at the indemnifying party’s sole cost and expense. The indemnifying party shall immediately take control of the defense and investigation of such Action and shall employ counsel of its choice to handle and defend the same, at the indemnifying party’s sole cost and expense. The indemnifying party shall not settle any Action in a manner that adversely affects the rights of the indemnified party without the indemnified party’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The indemnified party’s failure to perform any obligations under this Section 11.4 shall not relieve the indemnifying party of its obligations under this Section 11.4 except to the extent that the indemnifying party can demonstrate that it has been materially prejudiced as a result of such failure. The indemnified party may participate in and observe the proceedings at its own cost and expense.
• Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the indemnifying party is not obligated to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend the indemnified party against any claim (whether direct or indirect) to the extent such claim or corresponding losses arise out of or result from, in whole or in part, the indemnified party’s:

(a)  gross negligence or more culpable act or omission (including recklessness or willful misconduct); or

(b) bad faith failure to materially comply with any of its material obligations set forth in this Agreement.

12. Limitation of Liability

• IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER OR TO ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE WAS FORESEEABLE AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
• IN NO EVENT WILL SERVICE PROVIDER’S LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE AGGREGATE AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE TO SERVICE PROVIDER PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT.

13.  Non-Solicitation

• During the Term of this Agreement and for a period of eighteen (18) months thereafter, neither party shall, directly or indirectly, in any manner solicit or induce for employment any person who performed any work under this Agreement who is then in the employ of the other party. A general advertisement or notice of a job listing or opening or other similar general publication of a job search or availability to fill employment positions, including on the internet, shall not be construed as a solicitation or inducement for the purposes of this Section 13.1, and the hiring of any employee or independent contractor who freely responds thereto shall not be a breach of this Section 13.1.
• If either party breaches Section 13.1, the breaching party shall, on demand, pay to the non-breaching party a sum equal to one year’s basic salary or the annual fee that was payable by the claiming party to that employee, worker, or independent contractor plus the recruitment costs incurred by the non-breaching party in replacing such person.

14.  Non-Exclusivity

The Service Provider retains the right to perform the same or similar type of services for third parties during the Term of this Agreement.

15. Force Majeure

• No party shall be liable or responsible to the other party, or be deemed to have defaulted under or breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in fulfilling or performing any term of this Agreement (except for any obligations to make payments to the other party hereunder), when and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by or results from acts beyond the impacted party’s (“Impacted Party”) control, including without limitation the following force majeure events (“Force Majeure Events”): (a) acts of God; (b) flood, fire, earthquake, pandemics, epidemics, or explosion; (c) war, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot, or other civil unrest; (d) government order, law, or actions; (e) embargoes or blockades in effect on or after the date of this Agreement; (f) national or regional emergency; (g) strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns, or other industrial disturbances; (h) telecommunication breakdowns, power outages or shortages, lack of warehouse or storage space, inadequate transportation services, or inability or delay in obtaining supplies of adequate or suitable materials; and (i) other events beyond the control of the Impacted Party. The Impacted Party shall give notice within ten (10) days of the Force Majeure Event to the other party, stating the period of time the occurrence is expected to continue.
• The Impacted Party shall use diligent efforts to end the failure or delay and ensure the effects of such Force Majeure Event are minimized and shall resume performance of its obligations as soon as reasonably practicable after the removal of the cause.

16.  Miscellaneous

• Each party shall, upon the reasonable request of the other party, promptly execute such documents and perform such acts as may be necessary to give full effect to the terms of this Agreement.
• The relationship between the parties is that of independent contractors. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any agency, partnership, joint venture, or other form of joint enterprise, employment, or fiduciary relationship between the parties, and neither party shall have authority to contract for or bind the other party in any manner whatsoever.
• Notwithstanding any other terms to the contrary contained herein, Customer grants to Service Provider the right to use Customer’s name or logo in customer lists, marketing materials, and verbal discussions with prospective customers to communicate that Customer uses the Services. If Service Provider intends to disclose information about Customer’s purchase(s) (such as dollar amount of sale or project objectives) in conjunction with the use of Customer’s name or logo, Service Provider will obtain Customer’s prior written or email approval.
• All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given (a) when delivered by hand (with written confirmation of receipt); (b) when received by the addressee if sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier (receipt requested); (c) on the date sent by email if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, and on the next business day if sent after normal business hours of the recipient or (d) on the third day after the date mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Such communications must be sent to the respective parties at the addresses indicated below (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified in a notice given in accordance with this Section 16.4).

If to Service Provider: Bookkeeping Brands LLC

500 Post Road East

Westport, CT 06883
Email: Mike@Beansquad.com

If to Customer:                                  

• For purposes of this Agreement, (a) the words “include,” “includes,” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (b) the word “or” is not exclusive; and (c) the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” “hereto,” and “hereunder” refer to this Agreement as a whole. Unless the context otherwise requires, references herein: (x) to Sections, Exhibits, and Statements of Work refer to the Sections of, and Exhibits, and Statements of Work attached to this Agreement; (y) to an agreement, instrument, or other document means such agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, supplemented, and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof and (z) to a statute means such statute as amended from time to time and includes any successor legislation thereto and any regulations promulgated thereunder. This Agreement shall be construed without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against the party drafting an instrument or causing any instrument to be drafted. The Exhibits, and Statements of Work referred to herein shall be construed with, and as an integral part of, this Agreement to the same extent as if they were set forth verbatim herein.
• This Agreement, together with all Exhibits, Statements of Work and any other documents incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject matter contained herein, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. In the event of any conflict between the terms and provisions of this Agreement and those of any Exhibit or Statement of Work, the following order of precedence shall govern: (a) first, this Agreement, exclusive of its Exhibits; (b) second, the applicable Statement of Work; and (c) third, any Exhibits to this Agreement.
• Neither party may assign, transfer, or delegate any or all of its rights or obligations under this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided, that, either party may assign the Agreement to an Affiliate of such party or to a successor of all or substantially all of the assets of such party through merger, reorganization, consolidation, or acquisition. No assignment shall relieve the assigning party of any of its obligations hereunder. Any attempted assignment, transfer, or other conveyance in violation of the foregoing shall be null and void. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
• This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other Person any legal or equitable right, benefit, or remedy of any nature whatsoever, under or by reason of this Agreement.
• The headings in this Agreement are for reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
• This Agreement may be amended, modified, or supplemented only by an agreement in writing signed by each party hereto. No waiver by any party of any of the provisions hereof shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the party so waiving. Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, no failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any rights, remedy, power, or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power, or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power, or privilege.
• If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.
• This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of Laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of Delaware. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement or the Services provided hereunder shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in each case located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such suit, action, or proceeding. Service of process, summons, notice, or other document by mail to such party’s address set forth herein shall be effective service of process for any suit, action, or other proceeding brought in any such court.
• Each party irrevocably and unconditionally waives any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect of any legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.
• Each party acknowledges that a breach by a party of Section 8 (Intellectual Property Rights; Ownership), Section 9 (Confidentiality) or Section 13 (Non-Solicitation) may cause the non-breaching party irreparable damages, for which an award of damages would not be adequate compensation and agrees that, in the event of such breach or threatened breach, the non-breaching party will be entitled to seek equitable relief, including a restraining order, injunctive relief, specific performance, and any other relief that may be available from any court, in addition to any other remedy to which the non-breaching party may be entitled at law or in equity. Such remedies shall not be deemed to be exclusive but shall be in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity, subject to any express exclusions or limitations in this Agreement to the contrary.
• If any action, suit, or other legal or administrative proceeding is instituted or commenced by either party hereto against the other party arising out of or related to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs from the non-prevailing party.
• This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, email or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.