AGREEMENT FOR
THE PROVISION OF Software
This Agreement shall
apply to all Software (as defined below) provided by US to YOU via this
website.
1.0
Definitions
1.1
“Agreement” shall mean this Agreement and all applicable
Annexes and Supplements referring hereto.
1.2
“Confidential
Information” shall
mean information (whether in
oral, written, electronic or any other form) which is marked or notified as
being confidential or which, in the normal course of business, would be
considered to be confidential.
1.3
“Effective Date” shall mean the day of provision of Software via this website.
1.4
“External Software” shall mean the third party software delivered with the Software .
1.5
“Intellectual
Property” shall mean all trademarks or trade names (whether common-law or registered),
patents, mask works, patent applications, copyrights (whether published or
unpublished), trade secrets, know-how, designs, methods, processes, work-flow,
inventions and proprietary information relating to the Software or External
Software.
1.6
“Order” shall mean YOUR download of the Software as per this Agreement.
1.7
“Software” shall mean the object code or where applicable the source code of the
software as specified in an Order and delivered by US and shall include Updates
and Upgrades, Software related documentation, but not External Software.
1.8
“Territory” shall mean the country or countries where YOU are at the time of
download and shall at all times include the territorial waters of such country
where applicable.
1.9
“Update” shall mean a subsequent release of the Software made available at no
additional charge. Updates shall include bug fixes and patches, however for the
avoidance of doubt does not include Upgrades.
1.10
“Upgrade(s)” shall mean a new
and improved version with respect to the features, the functionality and/or the
performance of the Software that is made available at an additional charge. It
shall be in OUR sole discretion to determine whether such new version is an
Upgrade.
1.11
“Use” shall have the meaning as per Clause 2 below.
1.12
“YOU” or “YOUR” shall mean the Schlumberger
group company for which the Software Order is placed, which company shall have
the full responsibility for only permitting authorized persons to download
Software on its behalf and shall use suitable measures to ensure this is the
case.
1.13
“WE” or “US” shall mean the Schlumberger
group company providing Software on this website.
2.0
Rights Granted
Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, WE hereby grant YOU the following perpetual, nonexclusive,
nontransferable rights for the Territory and YOU hereby accept the same for YOUR
own internal business purposes:
2.1 To use the Software in
accordance with this Agreement. This
right to use shall commence upon delivery of the Software to YOU and shall
continue unless terminated by default or cancellation. WE (and/or OUR third
party vendors, when applicable) shall at all times retain title to all rights
to Intellectual Property, including all components, additions, and modifications.
2.2 To copy the Software for
backups necessary in the ordinary course of business. This includes the right to make archival
copies of the Software as provided by applicable national copyright law and
under international treaties. YOU agree
not to copy or reproduce Software or any portion thereof for any other purpose.
2.3 Restrictions: Any use as permitted
hereby shall solely be by YOUR personnel. Apart from the rights granted under
this Agreement, YOU are not granted any right, title, or interest in any
Intellectual Property rights relating to the Software. Use does not include
modifying Software in any way, creating derivative versions thereof, reverse
assembling, reverse compiling, or reverse engineering the Software or
distributing it to other parties or making it available for any use, directly
or indirectly, by another person, any such utilization of Software being hereby
expressly prohibited.
2.4
External Software: WE represent that WE have the authority to
grant rights to the External Software delivered with Software to YOU. External
Software shall be subject to the specific terms and conditions applicable with
respect to such software, provided however that this Agreement shall apply if
and inasmuch as there are no such specific terms and conditions.
3.0
Orders and delivery of Software
Each
Order for Software will be deemed to incorporate this Agreement by reference.
Each Order for Software is subject to
acceptance by US and WE shall at all times have the right to refuse or only partially
accept and fulfill an Order. Title to
the Software shall pass to YOU in the Netherlands.
4.0
Consideration
In
consideration for the Software, YOU will pay to US an amount per Software as
per the applicable price list in effect at the time of OUR receipt of the
Order. All amounts invoiced in accordance with this Agreement shall be paid by YOU
within thirty (30) days from the date of invoice.
5.0
Confidential
Information
YOU hereby acknowledge that the
Software and where applicable External Software contains Confidential
Information belonging to US and/or third parties. YOU shall use at least the
same degree of care in safeguarding the Confidential Information as YOU use in safeguarding YOUR own
confidential information.
Confidential Information does not
include: (i) information already known or independently developed by YOU outside
the scope of this Agreement by personnel not having access to any
Confidential Information; (ii)
information in the public domain through no wrongful act of YOU, or (iii)
information received by YOU from a third party who was free to disclose it.
6.0 Warranty and Indemnification
6.1 Noninfringement
warranty: WE warrant and represent that the Software when properly used as
contemplated herein, will not infringe or misappropriate any copyright,
trademark, patent, or the trade secrets of any third persons in the
Territory. Upon being notified of such a
claim, WE shall (i) defend through litigation or obtain through negotiation YOUR
right to continue using the Software;
(ii) rework the Software so as to make it noninfringing while preserving the
original functionality, or (iii) replace the Software with functionally
equivalent software. If none of the foregoing alternatives provide an adequate
remedy, YOU may terminate all or any part of this Agreement and recover amounts
paid for the infringing Software.
6.2 Performance
Warranty: The warranty period for Software shall be ninety (90) days from the
date of delivery.
6.3 Subject
in all cases to Article 6.5, during the warranty period, WE warrant that when
operated on computer systems that comply with OUR published technical
specifications, the Software shall function substantially in accordance with
the product specifications at the time the Order is accepted.
6.4 WE
shall make its good faith efforts to correct defects in the Software that
prevent the substantial use of the Software in accordance with OUR product
specifications where such defects are brought to its attention during the warranty
period. Due to the complex nature of software, WE do not warrant that the
Software is error free or that all errors will be corrected.
6.5
External Software. WE do not warrant the
form or content of External Software or related documentation, which WE provides
"as is". Any applicable third party vendor’s warranties for External
Software supplied by US to YOU hereunder will be passed through to YOUas the
end user.
6.6 EXCEPT
AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, WE HEREBY DISCLAIM WITH RESPECT TO
ALL SOFTWARE, OR OTHER DELIVERABLES PROVIDED HEREUNDER, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, TITLE,
ACCURACY, INTEGRATION OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY CHANGES TO
SOURCE CODE OF THE SOFTWARE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY PROVIDED UNDER THIS SECTION.
7.0 Limitation of
Liabilities, Disclaimer
WE DO NOT GUARANTEE RESULTS. ALL INTERPRETATIONS USING THE PRODUCTS, AND
ALL RECOMMENDATIONS OR RESERVOIR DESCRIPTIONS BASED UPON SUCH INTERPRETATIONS,
ARE OPINIONS BASED ON INFERENCES FROM MEASUREMENTS AND EMPIRICAL RELATIONSHIPS
AND ON ASSUMPTIONS, WHICH INFERENCES AND ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT INFALLIBLE, AND
WITH RESPECT TO WHICH COMPETENT SPECIALISTS MAY DIFFER. IN ADDITION, SUCH INTERPRETATIONS,
RECOMMENDATIONS AND RESERVOIR DESCRIPTIONS MAY INVOLVE THE OPINION AND JUDGMENT
OF YOU. YOU HAVE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR
ALL INTERPRETATIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND RESERVOIR DESCRIPTIONS UTILIZING THE
PRODUCTS. WE CANNOT AND DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, CORRECTNESS OR
COMPLETENESS OF ANY INTERPRETATION, RECOMMENDATION OR RESERVOIR
DESCRIPTION. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD ANY INTERPRETATION, RECOMMENDATION OR RESERVOIR DESCRIPTION BE RELIED
UPON AS THE SOLE BASIS FOR ANY DRILLING, COMPLETION, WELL TREATMENT, PRODUCTION
OR OTHER FINANCIAL DECISION, OR ANY PROCEDURE INVOLVING ANY RISK TO THE SAFETY
OF ANY DRILLING VENTURE, DRILLING RIG OR ITS CREW OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL. YOU HAVE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL SUCH
DECISIONS AND FOR ALL DECISIONS CONCERNING OTHER PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE
DRILLING OR PRODUCTION OPERATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST SAVINGS, LOST PROFIT OR
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION EVEN IF WE ARE NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE OF SUCH POSSIBILITY)
ARISING OUT OF OR PERTAINING TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS AGREEMENT. YOU SHALL PROTECT, INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS
AND DEFEND US OF AND FROM ANY LOSS, COST, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE, INCLUDING
ATTORNEYS' FEES, ARISING FROM ANY CLAIM ASSERTED AGAINST US THAT IS IN ANY WAY
ASSOCIATED WITH THE MATTERS SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT. SHOULD THE
AFOREMENTIONED REMEDIES FAIL, THEN WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT
EXCEEDING THE TOTAL PORTION OF THE CONSIDERATION ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU.
8.0
Term and Termination
8.1
This
Agreement shall start at its Effective date and has a term of one (1)year if
not terminated in accordance with the terms hereof..
8.2 The Agreement can be terminated without
cause by a three (3) month written notice prior to the end of the initial or
every subsequent term.
8.3
The
Agreement can be terminated for cause if the other party breaches any material
provision hereof and fails within ten (10) days after receipt of notice of
default to correct such default, provided the default can be remedied. If the
default cannot be remedied, the Agreement can be terminated immediately.
8.4
The
Agreement terminates automatically if one of the parties ceases to operate or
starts liquidation procedures.
8.5
In case of a termination of this Agreement, the following clauses shall survive
termination: 1, 5, 6.6, and 7 through 15. Termination of the Agreement shall
have no influence on the rights granted under Clause 2 hereof, except if YOU are
in breach of its obligations regarding the protection of the Intellectual
Property, and/or Confidential Information of US and its third party vendors.
9.0 Tax
All payments referred to in this Agreement
are expressed exclusive of value added tax or any similar tax (if any).
10.0
Notices
Notices sent to either party shall be
effective when delivered in person or transmitted by fax or email, or two (2)
days after being sent by overnight courier.
11.0
Independent Contractor Status
Each
party and its people are independent contractors in relation to the other party
with respect to all matters arising under this Agreement. Nothing herein shall
be deemed to establish a partnership, joint venture, association or employment
relationship between the parties.
12.0
Security. No Conflicts.
Each party agrees to inform the other
of any information made available to the other party that is classified or
restricted data, agrees to comply with the security requirements imposed by any
local government, and shall return all such material upon request. Each party
represents and warrants that its participation in this Agreement does not
conflict with any contractual or other obligation of the party or create any
conflict of interest prohibited by any local government and shall promptly
notify the other party if any such conflict arises during the term of this
Agreement.
13.0
Compliance with Export Regulations
YOU have or shall obtain in a timely
manner all necessary or appropriate licenses, permits or other governmental
authorizations or approvals; shall indemnify and hold US harmless from, and
bear all expense of, complying with all foreign or domestic laws, regulations
or requirements pertaining to the importation, exportation, or use of the products
provided herein.
14.0
Law
This Agreement shall be construed and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of The Netherlands.
15.0
Miscellaneous
This document and the accompanying
attachments specifically referenced herein constitute the entire agreement
between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all
other communications, whether written or oral. This Agreement may be modified
or amended only in writing. Except as specifically permitted herein, neither
this Agreement nor any rights or obligations hereunder may be transferred or
assigned by YOU without OUR prior written consent and any attempt to the
contrary shall be void. WE reserves all rights not specifically granted herein.
Neither party shall be liable for delays caused by events beyond its reasonable
control. Any provision hereof found by a tribunal of competent jurisdiction to
be illegal or unenforceable shall be automatically conformed to the minimum
requirements of law and all other provisions shall remain in full force and
effect. Waiver of any provision hereof in one instance shall not preclude
enforcement thereof on future occasions. Headings are for reference purposes
only and have no substantive effect.
ADDITIONAL
DISTRIBUTION PROVISIONS:
1.0
IF YOU REQUIRE TO DISTRIBUTE
THE SOFTWARE TO A THIRD PARTY, YOU NEED TO INFORM US IN A WAY THAT IS MUTUALLY
ACCEPTABLE. IF WE AGREE TO THE DISTRIBUTION, THE BELOW TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SHALL APPLY IN ADDITION TO THE AGREEMENT ABOVE. WE SHALL BE UNDER NO OBLIGATION
TO AGREE TO THE DISTRIBUTION.
2.0 Distribution
Right
Subject to the above terms and conditions WE
grant YOU the non-exclusive right to distribute the Software to YOUR clients in
the Territory.
3.0 Distribution
and Support Services
Except to the extent provided otherwise
herein, all expenses relating to YOUR distribution of the Software in the
Territory shall be borne by YOU and any services needed in connection with
support for YOUR clients will be performed by YOU.
4.0 Required
Legends
YOU shall ensure that all Software
distributed pursuant to this agreement bears all Required Legends. The Required
Legends will be printed or otherwise permanently inscribed on the disk, tape,
or other program storage device that embodies a Copy of any portion of the
Software, or on a label securely affixed thereto. The Required Legends are as
follows: (i) a copyright legend indicating that WE are the copyright owner of
the Software, (ii) a proprietary notice legend indicating that the storage disk
and its contents are confidential and trade secret property of US, and (iii)
other legends from time to time agreed to by the parties.
5.0 Promotional
Materials
Upon request by YOU from time to time, WE
shall provide YOU with reasonable quantities of promotional materials for the
Software. WE may charge YOU a reasonable fee for such
materials.
6.0 Trade
Marks
WE may from time to time register trademarks
related to the Software in the Territory. Such registration shall be at OUR
sole discretion. For any such trade marks registered, YOU shall be permitted to
use in connection with the distribution of Software as defined herein, and the
consideration as defined in this Agreement is deemed to include the use of such
trade marks.
7.0 Form
of Agreements with YOUR clients
The Software shall be distributed to YOUR
clients under YOUR standard agreement for the distribution of Software which
has been duly approved by US. YOU shall not modify any such agreement in a
manner that materially increases or changes OUR responsibility with respect to
the Software without OUR prior written consent and, in the absence of such
written consent shall indemnify and hold harmless US from any added exposure or
liability. If at any time WE give YOU notice of circumstances that in OUR
business judgment make continued use of an approved form of distribution
agreement inappropriate to protect OUR or OUR third party vendors’ intellectual
property rights or other rights, then YOU shall make such amendments to the
distribution agreement to OUR satisfaction. YOU acknowledge that any review by US
and/or OUR counsel of any such agreement is intended solely to protect OUR
interests.
8.0 Procedures
Upon Termination of Distribution Rights
Upon termination or expiration for any reason
of distribution rights granted under this Agreement, YOU will immediately cease
all distribution activities. The rights of any third parties to whom YOU may
have distributed Software pursuant to this Agreement will be unaffected by the
termination of distribution rights.