TERMS
OF SERVICE
In this
Agreement, the party who is contracting to receive services shall be
referred to as "CLIENT", and A-Z TECHS, who will be providing the
services, shall be referred to as "AZT".
AZT has a
background in the maintenance of computers and computer networks and is
willing to provide services to CLIENT based on this background.
CLIENT desires
to have services provided by AZT. Therefore, the parties agree as
follows:
1. DESCRIPTION
OF SERVICES. AZT provide the following services (collectively, the
"Services"):
Local area
network support
Computer parts
upgrade and replacement
Computer
hardware installation
Computer
software installation
Peripheral
devices installation, configuration and trouble-shooting
2. PERFORMANCE
OF SERVICES. The manner in which the Services are to be performed and
the specific hours to be worked by AZT shall be determined by AZT.
CLIENT will rely on AZT to work as many hours as may be reasonably
necessary to fulfill AZT's obligations under this Agreement.
3. PAYMENT.
CONTRACTED
CLIENTS are billed monthly by invoice for all service hours in a given
month at agreed upon rate. Payment by check or credit card accepted.
Additionally, CLIENT will pay for hardware or software required to
complete each project. AZT shall submit invoices for all
completed work prior to the 3rd day of the month following the month
during which the Services were performed. Payment by CLIENT will
be made no later than the 15th day of the month in which said invoice
is received.
NON-CONTRACTED
CLIENTS are billed by sales receipt for all service hours, hardware,
and software required to complete a project. Payment is due in full at
time of service. Payment by check or credit card accepted.
4. SUPPORT
SERVICES. CLIENT will not provide support services, including office
space and secretarial services, for the benefit of AZT.
5. NEW PROJECT
APPROVAL. AZT shall obtain the approval of CLIENT via signature or
electronic mail prior to the commencement of a new project.
6.
TERM/TERMINATION. The contracted client agreement shall be effective
for a period of one year and shall automatically renew for successive
terms of the same duration, unless either party provides 30 days
written notice to the other party prior to the termination of the
applicable initial term or renewal term.
7.
WARRANTIES. AZT warrants that the Services shall be performed in
a workmanlike and professional manner. AZT shall correct all errors,
inconsistencies, or malfunctions due to provision of the Services
discovered by CLIENT during the period ending thirty (30) days from
receipt of invoice or sales receipt documenting said Services.
8. RELATIONSHIP
OF PARTIES. It is understood by the parties that AZT is an independent
contractor with respect to CLIENT, and not an employee of CLIENT.
CLIENT will not provide fringe benefits, including health insurance
benefits, paid vacation, or any other employee benefit, for the benefit
of AZT.
9. EMPLOYEES.
AZT's employees, if any, who perform services for CLIENT under this
Agreement shall also be bound by the provisions of this Agreement. At
the request of CLIENT, AZT shall provide adequate evidence that such
persons are AZT's employees.
10. INJURIES.
AZT acknowledges AZT's obligation to obtain appropriate insurance
coverage for the benefit of AZT (and AZT's employees, if any). AZT
waives any rights to recovery from CLIENT for any injuries that AZT
(and/or AZT's employees) may sustain while performing services under
this Agreement and that are a result of the negligence of AZT or AZT's
employees.
11. LIMITED
LIABILITY. Except with respect to AZT’s obligations under Articles 7,
13, and 15, neither party shall be liable to the other for any lost
profits or indirect or consequential damages arising under this
Agreement or any Statement of Work.
12. ASSIGNMENT.
AZT's obligations under this Agreement may not be assigned or
transferred to any other person, firm, or corporation without the prior
written consent of CLIENT.
13.
CONFIDENTIALITY. CLIENT recognizes that AZT has and will have access to
the following information:
- business
affairs
- technical
information
and other
proprietary information (collectively, "Information") which are
valuable, special and unique assets of CLIENT. and need to be protected
from improper disclosure. In consideration for the disclosure of the
Information, AZT agrees that AZT will not at any time or in any manner,
either directly or indirectly, use any Information for AZT's own
benefit, or divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner any
Information to any third party without the prior written consent of
CLIENT. AZT will protect the Information and treat it as strictly
confidential. A violation of this paragraph shall be a material
violation of this Agreement.
14. UNAUTHORIZED
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION. If it appears that AZT has disclosed (or has
threatened to disclose) Information in violation of this Agreement,
CLIENT shall be entitled to an injunction to restrain AZT from
disclosing, in whole or in part, such Information, or from providing
any services to any party to whom such Information has been disclosed
or may be disclosed.
15.
CONFIDENTIALITY AFTER TERMINATION. The confidentiality provisions of
this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect after the
termination of this Agreement.
16. RETURN OF
RECORDS. Upon termination of this Agreement, AZT shall deliver all
records, notes, data, memoranda, models, and equipment of any nature
that are in AZT's possession or under AZT's control and that are
CLIENT's property or relate to CLIENT's business.
17. NOTICES. All
notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be deemed delivered when delivered in person or deposited in
the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
IF for CLIENT:
CLIENT NAME
CLIENT ADDRESS
CLIENT CITY,
STATE ZIP
IF for AZT:
Computer Gal LLC
655 S Main St.
STE 200
Orange, CA 92868
Such address may
be changed from time to time by either party by providing written
notice to the other in the manner set forth above.
18. ENTIRE
AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties
and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement
whether oral or written. This Agreement supersedes any prior written or
oral agreements between the parties.
19. AMENDMENT.
This Agreement may be modified or amended if the amendment is made in
writing and is signed by both parties.
20.
SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be
invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall
continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any
provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by
limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then
such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced
as so limited.
21. WAIVER OF
CONTRACTUAL RIGHT. The failure of either party to enforce any
provision of
this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that
party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with
every provision of this Agreement.
22. APPLICABLE
LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
California.