RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2014 |
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS [Abstract] | ' |
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NOTE 7 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
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Compensation Related |
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The Company paid or accrued bonuses related to equity raises of $284,370 and $179,026 to two officers during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. These officers receive percentages of 5% and 1.5% for all monies obtained through capital raises. |
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The Company's Chief Executive Officer, Christopher ("Chris") Carmichael, has accrued salary and directors compensation of $1,166,286 and $1,053,398 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, resulting in part from previous work done for the Company and from his new salary as President and CEO. On December 20, 2013, effective January 1, 2014, the Board of Directors approved to increase Chris Carmichael's annual salary to $525,000 and an annual grant of 171,429 options. The options were accounted for on December 20, 2013 when they were granted. |
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Senior Executive Vice President Connie Jordan had accrued salary, and directors pay of $125,992 and $181,743 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, resulting in part from previous work done for the Company and from her salary as SEVP. |
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The Company provides compensation for the members of the board of directors. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company accrued $245,000 in such compensation in which is included within accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. |
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During the six month ended June 30, 2014, the Company granted a new member of the board of directors 331,900 shares of common stock. The shares were valued at $2,369,766 based upon the closing market price of the Company's common stock on the date of performance, which was the date assigned to the board of directors. |
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Loans Payable - Related Parties |
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The Carmichael Family has personally guaranteed two Company credit cards and has allowed the Company use of their personal credit cards as needed. Total lines of credit personally guaranteed by the Carmichael Family are up to $800,000 per month. |
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The Company had certain note payables outstanding to related parties as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Chris Carmichael was owed $100,000 and $7,000 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The amounts are unsecured, incur interest at 8% per annum and due on demand. |
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In February 2014, the Company received a $50,000 loan from a shareholder. The proceeds from the loan were used for operations and were expected to be paid back on demand. No formal terms were ever entered into in connection with the loan. During the quarter ended June 30, 2014, the Company repaid the $50,000 loan and an additional $5,000 which was accounted for as interest expense. |
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Licensing and Revenues |
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On August 30, 2010, Ubiquity entered into three separate Patent Licensing Agreements with Sponsor Me, Inc., for the License of the "Immersive Advertising Patent" in the amount of $250,000, another agreement for the license of the "Lifestyle Portal" Patent in the amount of $250,000, and also a Lifestyle Portal Web and Mobile Development reimbursement agreement for the production of the Sponsor Me, Inc. web and mobile site. The balance due on these agreements was $190,915 and $190,915 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and included with other current assets on the accompanying balance sheets.. The Companies are related due to common shareholders including officers and directors of the Company. |
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On February 19, 2014, the Company entered into a Patent Licensing Agreements with Sponsor Me, Inc., for the non-exclusive license of the intellectual products "Internet Protocol Television" in the amount of $250,000. The balance due on this agreement was $97,000 as of June 30, 2014 and is recorded as accounts receivable - related party. The Companies are related due to common shareholders including officers and directors of the Company. |
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Loans Receivable - Related Parties |
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As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, amounts due from a company controlled by an officer, owed the Company $859,197 and $437,812, respectively. The amount is unsecured, does not incur interest and is due on demand. |
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As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, amounts due from an employee, owed the Company $251,181 and $125,920, respectively. The amount is unsecured, does not incur interest and is due on demand. |
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