T.E.C.  MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN

 

WebbStarr TEC Technologies, Inc. 

And

 

<«Company»Customer>

 

 

This Agreement made and entered into this 1st <date>day of July 2002, by and between «Company»<Customer>, hereinafter referred to as the Boardthe Customer and WebbStarr TEC Technologies, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the Contractor.

 

Whereas, the Boardthe Customer has a need for and desires to support computer programs of the Boardthe Customer’s, specifically:

 

T.E.C. (Total Environmental Control) software

 

ARTICLE I:  DEFINITIONS

 

For the purposes of this Agreement, the following definitions shall apply to the respective capitalized terms:

 

1.1    “Program.”  The computer software programs operating under the trademark name of T.E.C., including any extracts from such software, derivative works of such software, collective works constituting such software (such as subsequent Releases), and documentation to the extent offered to Board under this Agreement.

 

1.2    “Agreement Term.”  A period of twelve (12) months, commencing on July 1, 2002<date>.

 

1.3     “Error.”  Any failure of the Program to conform in all material respects to the functional specifications for the program published from time to time by Contractor.  However, any nonconformity resulting from Board’s misuse or improper use of the Program or combining or merging the Program with any hardware or software not authorized to be so combined or merged by the contractor, shall not be considered an Error.

 

1.4    “Error Correction.”  Either a software modification or addition that, when made or added to the program, established material conformity of the Program to the functional specifications, or a procedure or routine that, when observed in the regular operation of the Program, eliminates the practical adverse effect on Board of such nonconformity.

 

1.5    “Enhancement.”  Any modification or addition that, when made or added to the Program, materially changes its utility, efficiency, functional capability, or application, but does not constitute solely an Error correction.  Contractor may designate enhancements as minor or major, depending on contractor’s assessment of their value and of the function added to the preexisting Program.

 

1.6    “Normal Working Hours.”  The hours between 89:30 00 a.m. and 56:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone) on the days Monday through Friday, excluding regularly scheduled holidays of Contractor.   (Optional 24/7 support available for additional fee.)

 

1.7     Releases.”  New versions of the program, which new versions may include both Error Corrections and Enhancements.

 

Now, Therefore, for and in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants hereinafter, it is agreed as follows:

 

 

ARTICLE II:  SUPPORT

 

During the Agreement Term, Contractor shall be responsible for using all reasonable diligence in correcting verifiable and reproducible Errors in the program when reported to the Contractor.  In an effort to preserve the continuity of the programs, the Contractor will not be responsible for correcting Errors in any version of the programs other than the most recent Releases of these programs.  The BoardThe Customer will be given a 90 180 - day grace period to allow time to acquire the latest version of the program.

 

Contractor agrees to provide support services on site, by telephone and/or computer telecommunications during Normal Working Hours for the duration of this agreement.

 

Contractor agrees that they will not come on site unless approved by a Micro ManagerThe Customer.

 

Contractor agrees to notify Micro Manager that someone else has called him and services will be billed for.  Contractor will not invoice the Boardthe Customer for any expenses beyond annual support unless agreed to by both parties prior to their inception. 

 

 

ARTICLE III:  The BoardThe Customer Agrees:

 

To reimburse Contractor for services provided to the Boardthe Customer when Contractor properly submits invoice(s) to the Boardthe Customer.

 

 

ARTICLE IV:  FEES AND CHARGES

 

Customer shall pay the Contractor its fees and charges based on the rate schedule set forth in Exhibit A.  The maximum support reimbursement to the Contractor by the Boardthe Customer for the duration of this contract will be  <Fee>.

 

The maximum reimbursement to the Contractor by the Boardthe Customer during the term of this agreement for on-site services will not exceed $125.00 per hour and $120.00 per day for room and meals.  Mileage will be billed separately at a rate of $.36 per mile.  (See Exhibit “A”A for Rates and Charges Schedule)

 

Contractor shall bill the Boardthe Customer annually for support and as incurred for expenses.  Invoices shall be payable upon receipt.  Contractor will not invoice the Boardthe Customer for any expenses beyond annual support unless agreed to by both parties prior to their inception.  Billing rates will be re-negotiated at the end of this agreement period. 

 

 

ARTICLE V:  Alteration or Modification

 

No modification or alteration of this agreement will be valid or effective unless such modification is made in writing, signed by both parties and is affixed to this Agreement as an amendment.

 

 

ARTICLE VI:  Terms of Agreement

 

This agreement is effective July 1, 2002<date> and will terminate on June 30, 2003<date>.  Agreement may be re-negotiated at this that time. 

 

 

 

 

ARTICLE VII:  Cancellation of Agreement

 

Either party may cancel this agreement by giving the other party at least 30 days notice, by certified mail, of its intentions.  If termination is effective under this article, payment to the Contractor by the Boardthe Customer will be made based on the numbers of work hours and expenses Contractor has invoiced the Boardthe Customer.

 

 

Agreed to and signed this 1st day of July, 2002<date>.

 

 

 

BOARDCustomer:

 

 

 

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The Board

 

 

 

 

CONTRACTOR:

 

 

 

_____________________________________________

WebbStarr TEC Technologies, Inc.

David F. Paulsen

 “EXHIBIT A”

 

Rate and Charges Schedule

 

 

 

Mileage                                                                                                 $.36/Mile

 

Travel Per Diem                                                                         $120.00/Day

 

Other Travel Expenses                                                                           As Incurred

 

Extended Support (Non-Error Correction)                                      $125.00/Hour

 

Training                                                                                     $500.00/Day

 

Customizations/Programming                                                                 $125.00/Hour

 

 

 

 

 

Note that when travel is necessary, Customer agrees to pay extended support for all time spent in non-error correction services and travel.