




This Agreement
is entered into as of CONTRACT DATE ("Effective Date") between
LoanApp, Inc., a Delaware corporation, with it’s principal place of business at
909 North Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245 ("Provider"), and COMPANY NAME ("Client"), a COMPANY TYPE ("State of
Incorporation") with its principal place of business at COMPANY ADDRESS
("Address").
WHEREAS,
Provider operates the Loanapp.com website (the "Website"), which
enables consumers to input data concerning their financial requirements and
review various loan products and loan rates, and which enables participating
lenders to receive consumer data via various transmission methods from
Provider;
WHEREAS,
Provider wishes to make available to Client certain data obtained from
consumers via the Website on the terms and conditions described in this
Agreement (the "Loanapp.com Data Distribution Program");
WHEREAS, Client
is in the business of providing mortgage loan services to consumers and wishes
to subscribe to the data gathering and transmission services offered by
Provider;
WHEREAS,
Provider has entered into technology and distribution agreements with various
companies to draw consumer traffic to the Website and facilitate consumer
navigation through mortgage loan financing and related sites and;
WHEREAS, Client
wishes to obtain the benefits of the technology and distribution arrangements
created by Provider for the enhancement of its business.
NOW, THEREFORE,
in consideration of the premises and the respective representations,
warranties, covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties hereto agree
as follows:
ARTICLE I
PROVIDER SERVICES
Provider shall
perform the following obligations and provide the following services in
connection LoanApp.com Data Distribution Program:
1.1 Marketing.
Provider shall use methods and distribution channels as it deems advisable to
advertise and market the Website to increase the number of consumers served by
the Website.
1.2
Establishment of Inquiry Formats and Templates. Provider shall establish on the
Website a format for consumers to use to input information deemed relevant by
mortgage lenders and others in the business of providing credit services, for
the evaluation of the creditworthiness of such consumers.
1.3 Display of
Product Information. Provider will display on the Website general descriptions
of loan products. Provider shall not be required to publish any product
descriptions that it has reason to believe are unavailable, or that constitute
impermissible or bait and switch advertising. 1.4 Transmission of Consumer
Data. Following input by consumers of data, Provider will match the data with
the criteria of up to four lenders or brokers based on filters established and
furnished to Provider by the lenders or brokers. Client will be notified by
Provider via email if data has been submitted that meets its requirements.
Client may then log on to a secure web site that is password protected to
retrieve the data. Client will have choice of download formats.
Once a consumer
has submitted consumer data to Loanapp.com which is relevant to a specific
credit product (e.g., mortgage, home equity, commercial loan, auto loan, credit
card or other), consumer will be blocked from requesting additional lenders
through loanapp.com for 30 days after the initial submission. Consumer will be
allowed to submit requests for alternative products at any time.
1.5 Client
Support. Provider shall provide support to Client concerning the Website and
all matters related to Client's participation in the Loanapp.com Data
Distribution Program, including but not limited to furnishing of periodic
reports documenting the data transmitted.
1.6 Customer
Survey. Provider shall transmit a customer survey to all consumers who
submitted consumer data via the Website. Provider shall establish minimum
customer satisfaction requirements. Clients whose service levels fall below
minimum standards, as determined by the responses to the customer surveys, will
be subject to immediate termination from the Loanapp.com Data Distribution
Program, upon notice from Provider.
ARTICLE II
CLIENT'S SERVICES
2.1 Provision of
Loan Services. Client will act as a loan originator or lender with respect to
consumer and mortgage loans and other credit products made available through the
Website.
2.2
Communication with Consumers/Customer Service. Client will make timely contact
with prospective borrowers whose data is transmitted via the Loanapp.com Data
Distribution Program and shall keep consumers informed of the status of their
requests for credit. For the purposes of this section, timely contact shall
mean that Client contacts consumers who have transmitted data within 2 business
days of receipt of such data from Provider. Client will promptly and within
required legal time frames, respond to complaints and problems brought to
Client's attention by consumers or Provider.
2.3 Processing
and Underwriting. Client shall process and arrange for underwriting for all
loan applications received from Provider, including such of the following as
may be appropriate to the loan or credit product involved:
(a) Appraisal.
Client shall engage an appraisal firm and ensure that the property appraisal is
performed in a timely manner.
(b)
Verifications. Client shall maintain frequent contact with the loan applicant
to collect verifications of employment (VOE), income (VOI), assets, and debt,
including mortgage debt (VOM).
(c)
Underwriting. Client or its designee shall underwrite loan applications and
inform consumers of the underwriting decision, providing adverse action letters
under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ("ECOA") if appropriate.
(d) Flood, Tax,
Ancillary Services. Client shall order flood certifications, tax service and
other ancillary services as needed.
(e) Title.
Client shall assist prospective borrowers to arrange for a title search and
title insurance.
(f) Escrow.
Client shall engage a reputable escrow firm and arrange for escrow services
pending closing and sale of loans and shall handle escrow funds, while in its
control, in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
2.4 Funding and
Closing. Client shall fund and close loans based on applications it received
through the Website, including using its own funding sources to close and fund
loans in Client's name as original payee/mortgagee.
ARTICLE III
COMPENSATION
3.1 Federal and
State Law. The compensation structure set forth below reflects the intent of
the parties but is subject to change, by mutual agreement of the parties, to
comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
3.2 Fees. Client
shall compensate Provider for being included in the Website and having its loan
and credit products displayed there by Provider ("Non Refundable Setup
Fee") and for the collection and transmission of consumer data
("Transmission Fee") based on the fees schedule at
http://www.loanapp.com/products/pricing.html which is subject to change with 30
day advance notice. Setup Fees shall be payable in advance, upon execution of
this Agreement. Client shall pay all Transmission Fees in advance. A charge of
1.5% of the Transmission Fees due shall be added to each payment made by Client
which is received by Provider more than five (5) calendar days after its due
date. If Provider is required to collect any fees due from Client under this Agreement,
Client shall be responsible for all costs of collection, including reasonable
attorney's fees and costs.
3.3 Refunds.
(A) Eligibility.
Provider will refund to Client, through credits to amounts due for Transmission
Fees, the Transmission Fees paid in connection with data sets transmitted by
Provider that fall within any of the following categories: (1) they are
duplicate data sets for the same consumer and with respect to the same credit
product; (2) the data transmitted is incomplete and does not permit Client to
make contact with the consumer, either because the data provided contains
incorrect telephone numbers, email addresses, or otherwise; (3) the data was
entered by a consumer lacking legal capacity to make a contract (e.g., a minor,
a person of diminished mental capacity, etc.); or (4) Client determines,
following contact with the consumer, that the data entered concerning the
consumer's identity is false. Client will not be entitled to request a refund
for data entered by consumers that is incorrect concerning income, assets,
debts, or other information necessary to the underwriting and/or processing of
a credit request.
(A) Procedure to
Claim Refund. To claim a refund of Transmission Fees paid, Client must notify
Provider that the data set is invalid, duplicate or otherwise subject to credit
within seven (7) calendar days of its receipt of the data. All requests for
refund made by Client must be made online to through the administrative
interface provided to Client. It is a further condition of refund ability of
Transmission Fees that Client have attempted to contact the consumer within the
two (2) business days allowing Client's receipt of the consumer data from
Provider.
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
4.1 Representations
and Warranties of Client. Client represents and warrants that the following are
true and correct and shall remain true and correct during the Term:
(A) Authority.
Client is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and with full
corporate power and authority to transact any and all business contemplated by
this Agreement and it possesses all requisite authority, power, licenses,
permits and franchises to conduct its business as presently conducted. Its
execution, delivery and compliance with its obligations under the terms of this
Agreement are not prohibited or restricted by any government agency. Client has
taken all necessary action to authorize its execution, delivery and performance
of this Agreement.
(B) Conflict
with Existing Laws or Contracts. The execution and delivery of this Agreement
and the performance of its obligations hereunder by Client will not (i)
conflict with or violate (i) Client's Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws,
or (ii) any provision of any law or regulation or any decree, demand or order
to which Client is subject, or (iii) conflict with or result in a breach of or
constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time, or both,
would constitute a default) under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of
any agreement or instrument to which Client is a party or by which it is bound
or any order or decree applicable to Client or result in the creation or
imposition of any lien on any of its assets or property.
(C) Licenses and
Consents. Client has obtained all necessary or required governmental licenses,
permits, approvals, and consents for the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement. No consent, approval, authorization or order of any court or
governmental agency or body is required for the execution, delivery and
performance by Client of or compliance by Client with this Agreement.
(D) Legal Action
Against Client. There is no claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation
pending or, to the best of Client's knowledge, threatened against Client or
against any of its principal officers, directors or key employees, which,
either in any one instance or in the aggregate, may result in any adverse
change in the business, operations, financial condition, properties or assets
of Client, or in any impairment of the right or ability of Client to carry on
its business substantially as now conducted through its existing management
group, or in any material liability on the part of Client, or which would draw
into question the validity of this Agreement, or of any action taken or to be
taken in connection with the obligations of Client contemplated therein, or
which would be likely to impair the ability of Client to perform the terms of
this Agreement.
(E) Binding
Effect; Enforceability. This Agreement, assuming due authorization, execution
and delivery hereof, and the obligations of Client hereunder, constitute the
valid and binding obligations of Client, enforceable against Client in
accordance with the terms hereof, except as such enforcement may be limited by
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws
affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights in general and by general equity
principles (regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a
proceeding in equity or at law).
(F) Compliance With
Laws. Client has complied and will continue to comply with all applicable
federal and state laws and regulations in its business operations, in the loan
origination activities proposed to be conducted, and in the performance of this
Agreement. In particular, Client represents and warrants that its loan
origination, processing and underwriting systems and practices comply with
applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including, without
limitation, the Fair Housing Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Truth-in-Lending
Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
Client will not seek to hold Provider liable in any action prosecuted against
Client by a borrower, government agency, or other party which alleges
non-compliance with the laws applicable to originators of mortgage loans.
Client will maintain errors and omissions insurance, fidelity bonds and similar
financial instruments designed to protect those with whom it deals in the
origination of mortgage loans, in commercially reasonable amounts, and will
provide evidence of such instruments to Provider upon request. Provider will be
a named or additional insured in such policies and instruments. The types and
amounts of insurance, bonds and other financial instruments maintained by
Client will be subject to approval and upward revision by Provider in its
reasonable discretion, as the volume of Client activity subject to this
Agreement increases.
Client
represents on behalf of its officers, directors, and key employees that none of
these individuals are currently in violation of any federal, state or other law
or regulation applicable to them in their professional capacities as mortgage
bankers, mortgage brokers, or any other regulated field or occupation, except
as disclosed to Provider in writing in connection with this Agreement, and that
there is no pending legal, administrative or similar action pending against any
of them that would affect their ability to perform their obligations to Client
or to the Participating Lenders, or to Provider hereunder.
4.2
Representations and Warranties of Provider. Provider represents and warrants
that the following are true and correct and shall remain true and correct
during the Term:
(A) Authority.
Provider is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the State of California, with full corporate power and
authority to transact any and all business contemplated by this Agreement and
it possesses all requisite authority, power, and material licenses, permits and
franchises to conduct its business, and to execute, deliver and comply with its
obligations under this Agreement. The execution of this Agreement and its
delivery and the performance by Provider of its obligations under this
Agreement are not prohibited or restricted by any government agency. Provider
has taken all necessary action to authorize the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement.
(B) Conflict
with Existing Laws or Contracts. The execution and delivery of this Agreement
and the performance of its obligations hereunder by Provider will not (i)
conflict with or violate (A) Provider's Certificate of Incorporation or
By-laws, or (B) any provision of any law or regulation or any decree, demand or
order to which Provider is subject, or (ii) conflict with or result in a breach
of or constitute a default (or an event which, with notice or lapse of time, or
both, would constitute a default) under any of the terms, conditions or
provisions of any agreement or instrument to which Provider is a party or by
which it is bound or any order or decree applicable to Provider or result in
the creation or imposition of any lien on any of its assets or property.
(C) Licenses and
Consents. Provider is not licensed as a mortgage solicitor, mortgage broker or
mortgage lender in any state and is not approved by or subject to auditing by
any federal or quasi-federal agency.
(D) Legal Action
Against Provider. There is no claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation
pending or, to the best of Provider's knowledge, threatened against Provider,
which, either in any one instance or in the aggregate, may result in any
material adverse change in the business, operations, financial condition,
properties or assets of Provider, or in any material impairment of the right or
ability of Provider to carry on its business substantially as now conducted, or
in any material liability on the part of Provider, or which would draw into
question the validity of this Agreement, or any of the other instruments,
documents or agreements entered into by Provider in connection with this
Agreement, or of any action taken or to be taken in connection with the
obligations of Provider contemplated therein, or which would be likely to
impair materially the ability of Provider to perform under the terms of this
Agreement.
(E) Binding on
Provider; Enforceability. This Agreement, assuming due authorization, execution
and delivery hereof, and all the obligations of Provider hereunder, constitute
the valid and binding obligations of Provider, enforceable against Provider in
accordance with the terms hereof, except as such enforcement may be limited by
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws
affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights in general and by general equity
principles (regardless of whether such enforcement is considered in a
proceeding in equity or at law).
(F) Compliance With
Laws. Provider has complied and will continue to comply with all applicable
federal and state laws and regulations in its business operations, in the
operation of the Website, and in the performance of this Agreement.
4.3 Mutual
Covenants.
(A) Compliance
with Laws. Client and Provider covenant to each other that they will comply
with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations in performing their
respective obligations under this Agreement. Any successful challenge of any
particular provision of this Agreement, including the compensation provisions,
by any governmental authority or other authority with jurisdiction over the
parties, will, at the option of either party hereto, constitute sufficient
cause for termination of this Agreement if the Agreement and its purposes
cannot be reasonably effectuated without the challenged provision or term.
(B) Continuing
Obligations of the Parties. The parties shall cooperate with each other in the
performance of this Agreement during the Term. Neither party shall take any
action or refrain from taking any action which would jeopardize or compromise
the performance of the Website or Client's systems or which would hinder the
performance by the parties of their respective obligations to each other and to
their customers. Each party shall promptly forward to the other all notices,
claims, letters, documents and other information received by such party which
are relevant to the performance of this Agreement. The parties shall provide to
each other all information and documentation regarding their respective
products and services which are necessary or relevant to the performance of
this Agreement.
(C) Client's
Books and Records. Client shall make all material books and records pertaining
to the services and facilities provided under this Agreement, including without
limitation, records and reports on applications that are initiated through the
Website, available for inspection by Provider at Client's offices or any other
mutually convenient location upon thirty (30) days prior notice by Provider.
(D) Further
Assurances. At any time, and from time to time after the execution of this
Agreement, upon the reasonable request of a party hereto, and at the expense of
such party, the other party shall do, execute, acknowledge and deliver, and
shall cause to be done, executed, acknowledged and delivered, all such further acts,
deeds, assignments, transfers, conveyances, powers of attorney and assurances
as may be reasonably required in order to enable the parties to perform their
respective obligations hereunder and carry out the terms of this Agreement.
ARTICLE V
INDEMNIFICATION
5.1. General
Indemnification by Client. Client shall defend and indemnify Provider and any
directors, officers, employees or agents of Provider (collectively,
"Provider Indemnified Parties") and hold each of them harmless from
and against any and all claims, losses, damage, penalties, fines, forfeitures,
reasonable legal fees and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) and
related costs, expenses of litigation, judgments, and any other costs, fees and
expenses (each, a "Liability" and collectively
"Liabilities") that were caused by or resulted from a breach of any
of Client's representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in
this Agreement or by Client's willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross
negligence in the performance of or failure to perform as provided in this
Agreement. Further, Client shall indemnify the Provider Indemnified Parties for
losses, damages or Liabilities resulting from Client's failure to adhere to
industry standards and any applicable canons of ethics in the origination,
processing or funding of mortgage loans, including any Liabilities resulting
from claims made by consumers using the Website to obtain loans from Client or
from claims made by third party providers of loan-related services and
products. The indemnification based on the conduct of Client shall not be
limited to willful acts, bad faith or gross negligence.
5.2. General
Indemnification by Provider. Provider shall defend and indemnify Client and any
directors, officers, employees or agents of Client (collectively, "Client
Indemnified Parties") and hold each of them harmless from and against
Liabilities that were caused by or resulted from a breach of any of Provider's
representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement
or by Provider's willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the
performance of or failure to perform as provided in this Agreement.
5.3 Survival of
Indemnifications. Client's and Provider's respective indemnification
obligations will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement by
either party for any reason.
5.4 Notice of
Claims. Each party shall promptly notify the other in writing of any and all
litigation and claims known to such party made against it or the other party in
connection with this Agreement.
ARTICLE VI
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND WARRANTIES
6.1
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES/FORCE MAJEURE. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING CONTAINED HEREIN
TO THE CONTRARY, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER OR TO ANY THIRD
PARTY FOR ANY DELAY OR DEFAULT IN PERFORMING ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT IF SUCH DELAY OR DEFAULT IS CAUSED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND ITS
CONTROL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARS OR INSURRECTIONS, RIOTS, ACTS OF
GOVERNMENT, STRIKES, WORK STOPPAGES, LABOR TROUBLES, FIRE, EXPLOSION,
EARTHQUAKE, FLOOD, EMBARGOES AND/OR ITS INABILITY TO OBTAIN MATERIALS OR TO ANY
OTHER CAUSE OUTSIDE THE REASONABLE CONTROL OF THE PARTIES. THE PARTIES SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE TO EACH OTHER IN ANY EVENT FOR ANY LOSSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS BY REASON OF SHUTDOWN, OR INTERRUPTION OF
SERVICE, OR FOR ANY OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY NATURE ARISING
FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF THEY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES.
6.2 NO
ADDITIONAL WARRANTIES. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, PROVIDER
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
REGARDING THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT,
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PROVIDER DOES NOT WARRANT
THAT THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WEBSITE WILL OPERATE
ERROR-FREE OR BE UNINTERRUPTED.
ARTICLE VII TERM
AND TERMINATION
7.1 Term. This
Agreement shall be in effect on a month-to-month basis, commencing on the date
of its execution. Each party agrees to give the other party thirty (30) days
notice of its intention not to continue the relationship established by this
Agreement.
7.2 Termination
for Cause. This Agreement may be terminated by written notice of either party
at any time, due to one of the following Events of Default, after giving the
defaulting party the applicable notice and opportunity to cure set forth below:
(A) Breach of
the Agreement. If a party breaches a material term or condition of this Agreement,
the non-defaulting party must give the defaulting party written notice of the
breach. If the breach is of a monetary nature, the defaulting party will have
five (5) business days to cure the default. Otherwise, the defaulting party
will have thirty (30) days to cure the default. The non-defaulting party may
terminate this Agreement at the expiration of the applicable cure period if the
breach is not cured within the given cure period.
(B) Change in
Control. If Client merges with, or is acquired by, a third party, and, in the
sole opinion of Provider, such change materially adversely affects Client's
ability to perform under this Agreement, or if in the sole opinion of Provider,
any such third party is a competitor of Provider, then Provider may terminate
this Agreement after giving thirty (30) days prior written notice to Client.
(C) Change in
Financial Condition. If Client undergoes a material change in financial
condition such that it is unable to meet its obligations under this Agreement,
Provider may terminate this Agreement if, after giving Client written notice
and a 5-day opportunity to cure, Client's financial condition has not been
restored to the extent that it can perform its obligations hereunder; provided,
however, that if the adverse change in Client's financial condition results in
Client's failure to fund loans as and when scheduled for two (2) consecutive
days, Provider may thereafter immediately terminate this Agreement.
(D) Bankruptcy.
In the event of the occurrence of any of the following events, the
non-defaulting party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon giving prior
written notice to the defaulting party:
(i) the
commencement of any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, dissolution,
liquidation of debt, receivership or conservatorship proceeding or other
similar proceeding under federal or state bankruptcy, debtors relief, bank
regulatory or other law by or against either party; (ii) or the appointment of
a receiver, conservator, trustee or similar officer to take charge of, a
substantial part of the property of either party.
7.3 Termination
for Convenience. This Agreement may be terminated upon thirty (30) days written
notice by either party for the convenience of such party. In the event of
termination by Provider, the Transmission Fees prepaid by Client shall be
pro-rated and the unused portion refunded to Client. All setup fees paid are
non-refundable.
ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS
8.1 Notices. Any
written notice required or permitted to be given to the parties hereunder shall
be addressed to them at the addresses set forth at the top of this agreement,
or to such other address as they shall designate.
All notices
shall be in writing and delivered in person or shall be sent by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be deemed effective, three
days after the same is mailed as provided above with postage prepaid. Notice
sent by any other method shall be effective only upon actual receipt.
8.2 Assignment;
Contracting. This Agreement shall not be assignable in whole or in part by
Provider or Client without the other party's prior written consent, and any
attempted assignment without such consent shall be void. Subject to the
foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit
of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
8.3 Waiver. No
term or provision hereof will be deemed waived, and no variation of terms or
provisions hereof shall be deemed consented to, unless such waiver or consent
shall be in writing and signed by the party against whom such waiver or consent
is sought to be enforced. Any delay, waiver or omission by Provider or Client
to exercise any right or power arising from any breach or default of the other
party in any of the terms, provisions or covenants of this Agreement shall not
be construed to be a waiver by Provider or Client of any subsequent breach or
default of the same or other terms, provisions or covenants on the part of
either party.
8.4 Governing
Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of California, without respect to its
conflicts of law principles.
8.5 Entire
Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties
hereto relating to the subject matter hereof, except where expressly noted
herein, and all prior negotiations, agreements and understandings, whether oral
or written, are superseded or canceled hereby.
8.6
Modification. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except in a written
document signed by both parties.
8.7
Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is declared or found to be
illegal, unenforceable or void, this Agreement shall be construed as if not
containing that provision, and the rest of the Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be
construed and enforced accordingly.
8.8 Independent
Contractors. The parties, in performance of their obligations under this
Agreement, are acting as independent contractors, and not partners, joint venturers
or agents of each other and shall have no authority to act on behalf of the
other. The parties shall each be responsible for payment of their respective
taxes and assessments incurred in connection with performance of this Agreement.
Neither party's employees are eligible for employee benefits of the other
party.
8.9
Confidentiality. Each party agrees to keep all information related to the other
party confidential. The parties further agree that the business strategy,
marketing plans and product specifications of either party disclosed in
connection with this transaction, as well as the terms of this Agreement, are
confidential and shall not be used by the other party or disclosed by such
other party to third parties unless such information is (i) required to effect
the transactions contemplated herein, (ii) in the public domain or already in
the possession of a party prior to the disclosure to it by the other party
(including information received lawfully from third parties without an
obligation of confidentiality); or (iii) required by law or regulation to be
disclosed.
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