At all times, both during Contractor’s engagement by Company as an independent contractor and after its termination, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence, not to use it in any way, commercially or otherwise, except in performing services, and not to disclose it to others. Contractor further agrees to take all actions reasonably necessary to protect the confidentiality of all Confidential Information. Nothing in this section 5 or otherwise in this agreement shall limit or restrict in any way Contractor’s immunity from liability for disclosing Company’s trade secrets as specifically permitted by 18 U.S. code section 1833, which provide as follows:
Immunity from liability for confidential disclosure of a trade secret to the government or in a court filing. An individual shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that (a) is made, (i) in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.
Use of trade secret information in anti-retaliation lawsuit. An individual who files a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual (a) files any document containing the trade secret under seal; and (b) does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.
5. WARRANTIES
5.1 No Pre-existing Obligations. Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has no pre-existing obligations or commitments (and will not assume or otherwise undertake any obligations or commitments) that would be in conflict or inconsistent with or that would hinder Contractor’s performance of its obligations under this
Agreement.
5.2 Performance Standard. Contractor represents and warrants that Services will be performed in a thorough and professional manner, consistent with high professional and industry standards by individuals with the requisite training, background, experience, technical knowledge and skills to perform Services.
5.3 Non-Solicitation of Personnel and Customers/Partners. During the term of this Agreement and for a period of two (2) years thereafter, Contractor will not directly or indirectly (based on a commercially reasonable standard)solicit the services of any Company employee or independent contractor, Consultant, customer or partner for Contractor’s own benefit or for the benefit of any other person or entity affiliated with Contractor.
6. INDEMNITY. Contractor will defend, indemnify and hold company harmless from and against all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, expenses and costs (including reasonable fees and expenses of
attorneys and other professionals) arising out of or resulting from:
(a) any action by a third party against Company that is based on a claim that any Services performed under this Agreement, or the results of such Services, or Contractor’s use thereof, infringe, misappropriate or violate such third party’s Intellectual Property Rights; and
(b) any action by a third party against Company that is based on any act or omission of Contractor and that results in: (i) personal injury (or death) or tangible or intangible property damage (including loss of use); or (ii) the violation of any statute, ordinance, or regulation.
7. TERM AND TERMINATION
7.1 Term. This Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, will remain in force and effect for as long as Contractor is performing Services pursuant to a Statement of Work.
7.2 Termination for Breach. Either party may terminate this Agreement (including all Statements of Work) if the other party breaches any material term of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within thirty (30) days following written notice thereof from the non-breaching party.
7.3 Termination for Non-Material Breach. Company may terminate this Agreement (including all Statements of Work) if the other party breaches any non-material term of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within seventy-two (72) hours following written notice thereof from the non-breaching party.
7.4 Effect of Termination. Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, Company will pay Contractor any accrued but unpaid fees due and payable to Contractor pursuant to Section 2.
7.5 Survival. The rights and obligations of the parties under Sections 2, 3.2, 3.3, 4, 5.3, 6, 7.4, 7.5, 8, 9 and 10 will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT WILL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF COMPANY HAS BEEN INFORMED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
9. NON-DISPARAGEMENT. Contractor will not make public, or cause to be made public, any statements, observations, or opinions, or communicate any information (whether oral or written), that disparages or is likely in any way to harm the reputation of the company, its officers, employees, customers, users and/or business partners.
10. GENERAL
10.1 Assignment. Contractor may not assign or transfer this Agreement, in whole or in part, without Company’s express prior written consent. Any attempt to assign this Agreement, without such consent, will be void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will bind and benefit the parties and their respective successors and assigns.
10.2 No Election of Remedies. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, the exercise by Company of any of its remedies under this Agreement will not be deemed an election of remedies and will
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