Processing Agreement RETAIL
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EFFECTIVE DATE: _____________
The parties to this Agreement are as follows:
TOWNE SERVICES, INC. ("TOWNE")
3950 Johns Creek Court, Suite 100
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
BANK NAME ("the Bank"), and
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CLIENT NAME ("the Client")
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The Bank is a participant in the Retail program ("the Program") offered
by TOWNE. The Program is comprised of an automated merchant
point-of-sale service offering a "virtual credit card" program,
automated accounts receivable processing and financing services to
businesses that offer terms to their customers. The Client desires to
participate in the Program through the Bank.
The Bank, the Client, and TOWNE agree as follows:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 ACCOUNT. The term "Account" means one of the Client's Customer credit
accounts.
1.2 ACCOUNT STATEMENT. The term "Account Statement" means the statement of
Account activity billed to the Client's Customer, on behalf of Client,
by TOWNE on a monthly basis.
1.3 BANK SERVICE FEE. The term "Bank Service Fee" means the charge that the
Client agrees to pay to the Bank for the Receivables funded by the Bank
pursuant to this Agreement. The Bank Service Fee will be deducted from
the Face Amount of the Receivables funded. Subject to the limitations
set forth below, the Bank may amend the Bank Service Fee from time to
time upon written notice to the Client based upon considerations of
transaction volume, delinquency, current economic conditions, and other
factors described in this Agreement. Initially, and except as otherwise
provided, the Bank Service Fee will be equal to the percentage rate set
forth in Schedule A to this Agreement. Notwithstanding any provision in
this Agreement to the contrary, the Client does not agree to pay, and
the Bank does not intend to contract for, reserve, charge or collect
any charge or interest which is higher than the maximum rate of
interest that could be charged under applicable law for the extension
of credit that is agreed to in this Agreement. If any notice of
interest accrual is sent that is in error, the Bank and the Client
mutually agree to correct it, and if the Bank actually collects more
interest than allowed by law and this Agreement, the Bank agrees to
refund the excess portion. Any interest in excess of that maximum
amount shall be credited to the Client's Demand Deposit Account or to
the principal amount of the Client's Obligations relating to this
Agreement, or, if the principal amount of the debt has been paid,
refunded to the Client. The credit or refund of any such excess
interest shall be the Client's sole remedy with regard to any such
excess, and the Client hereby waives any other right or claim with
respect to any such excess interest, payment, charge or notice.
1.4 CREDIT AGREEMENT. The term "Credit Agreement" means any written
installment, charge, purchase order or other written form of Credit
Agreement between the Client and a Customer.
1.5 CREDIT MEMO. The term "Credit Memo" means the form reflecting a credit,
other than a credit arising from a payment, to a Customer's Account.
1.6 CUSTOMER. The term "Customer" means a debtor obligated to the Client on
Receivables that arise from goods sold or services rendered to a
Customer by the Client.
1.7 FACE AMOUNT. The term "Face Amount" means the cash price for the goods
sold and/or services rendered to a Customer, less any down payment paid
by a Customer, plus any taxes imposed on such sales transaction.
1.8 INVOICE. The term "Invoice" means the form reflecting the sale of goods
or services to a Customer.
1.9 LINE OF CREDIT ADVANCE. The term "Line of Credit Advance" means an
advance to the Client by the Bank pursuant to the line of credit
agreement and/or promissory note(s) delivered to the Bank by the Client
pursuant to this Agreement.
1.10 NET AMOUNT. The term "Net Amount" means the Face Amount of a
Receivable, less any Reserve Account amount, the Bank Service Fee and
other discounts, returns, credits or allowances of any nature at any
time issued, owing, granted or outstanding.
1.11 OBLIGATIONS. The term "Obligations" means all of the Client's
obligations to the Bank, whether pursuant to this Agreement, or under
any line of credit agreement, note, contract, guaranty, accommodation
or otherwise, however and whenever created, arising or evidenced,
whether direct or indirect, liquidated or contingent, now existing or
arising hereafter, and all replacements, substitutions, amendments and
modifications to any of the foregoing.
1.12 OPERATING ACCOUNT. The term "Operating Account" means the depository
account(s) maintained by the Client with the Bank.
1.13 RECEIVABLES. The term "Receivables" means all accounts, instruments,
contract rights, chattel paper, documents, rights to payment and
general intangibles that are acceptable to the Bank and arise from the
sale of goods or services, and the proceeds thereof, and all security
and guaranties therefore, whether now existing or arising hereafter.
1.14 RELATED AGREEMENTS. The term "Related Agreements" means any other
agreement(s) between the Bank and Client that relate to the Program.
1.15 RESERVE ACCOUNT. The term "Reserve Account" means the restricted,
funded or unfunded, interest or non-interest bearing account
established pursuant to Section 3.
SECTION 2. THE RETAIL PROGRAM
2.1 ELECTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM
The Client hereby elects to participate in the Program in accordance
with the guidelines established from time to time by TOWNE and the Bank
and to maintain a computer and peripherals that meet the minimum
configuration requirements of TOWNE. During the term of this Agreement,
TOWNE will assist the Client in the installation of, and will provide
maintenance and support for, the Program system and other materials
used in connection with the Program. Installation shall consist of a
remote set up of the software necessary to participate in the Program,
excluding hardware not provided by TOWNE. Support shall include
telephone support in response to questions about the software or the
Program. Initially, support shall include remote, telephone training on
the use of the software to participate in the Program. Fees for
installation and training are as set forth in Schedule A. The Client
agrees, at its own cost and expense, to maintain its own Internet
connection through the Internet Service Provider of Client's choice.
2.2 DISPLAYING SYMBOLS, SERVICE MARKS AND NAMES
Upon request, TOWNE will sell or otherwise supply the Client with a
reasonable supply of advertising displays, decals, and other
point-of-sale promotional materials bearing the Program symbol and name
to be used by the Client pursuant to this Agreement. The Client agrees
to display the current signage, symbols, service marks, and name of the
Program on promotional materials to inform its Customers that the
Client offers the Program. The Client's right to use or display such
items shall continue only so long as this Agreement or any successor
agreement is in effect. The Client and the Bank acknowledge that the
Program trademark and the corresponding logotype are the property of
TOWNE. The Client and the Bank shall not infringe upon the mark or
logo, nor otherwise use the mark or logo in such a manner as to create
the impression that the Client's goods or services are affiliated with
or sold by TOWNE.
2.3 OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM
The Client agrees to enter its Program Customer credit transactions
into the Program system at the time of the transaction in accordance
with the instructions provided by TOWNE. Each sale transaction entered
into the Program system will be deemed to be a request by the Client
for an advance from the Bank against the line of credit extended to the
Client by the Bank under Section 3 of this Agreement.
TOWNE will process the transactions through electronic data interchange
on a regular basis and will send the Client and the Bank an electronic
file containing payment and finance charge information on each
Customer. TOWNE will also process (either directly or through a third
party) the Client's Account Statements, Customer payments, Customer
finance charges, past due letters, and similar items, if so elected by
the Bank. These processing services will be provided for the fees
established by TOWNE from time to time. The initial fees are set forth
in Schedule A, and TOWNE will provide the Client and the Bank with at
least 30 days' prior written notice of any change in such fees. All
fees due to TOWNE for its processing services will be payable by the
Bank on a monthly basis in accordance with payment terms established
between the Bank and TOWNE.
2.4 TRANSACTION PROCESSING
The Client shall only process through the Program bona fide
transactions relating to its sales of goods and services to the
Client's Customers. In each transaction, the Client shall be deemed to
warrant the true identity of the Customer as the purchaser of the
Client's goods or services. The Client shall not enter or submit
records of transactions that it or its employees know or should have
known to be false or not authorized by the Customer. The Bank and TOWNE
reserve the right to audit the Client's files and records relating to
any or all transactions under the Program. This shall include the right
to verify the accuracy of accounts and transactions by contacting
Customers. The Client may not process through the Program any
transaction representing the refinancing of a pre-existing obligation
of a Customer, except where the refinancing results from conversion of
the Client's existing credit program to the Program, or obligations
arising from the dishonor of a Customer's check.
2.5 COLLECTION OF ACCOUNTS.
The Client hereby appoints and authorizes TOWNE and the Bank, and the
Bank hereby appoints TOWNE, to serve as its attorney-in-fact in
connection with the processing of Accounts with the Client's Customers.
TOWNE and the Bank shall have the right on behalf of and as
attorney-in-fact for the Client, and TOWNE shall have the right on
behalf of and as attorney-in-fact for the Bank, to receive, take,
endorse, assign and deliver in the Client's (or the Bank's) name any
and all checks, drafts and other instruments for the payment of money
relating to the Accounts processed through the Program. Nothing in this
Agreement shall either authorize or obligate TOWNE or the Bank to take
any action to enforce the collection of the Client's Customer Accounts.
Payments received by TOWNE or the Bank from a Customer will be
accounted for by credit to the Customer's Account.
2.6 ACCOUNT DISPUTES
The Client shall promptly notify the Bank and TOWNE of (and if
requested by the Bank, will settle, at its sole cost and expense) all
disputes concerning any Accounts funded by the Bank. However, the
Client shall not, without the Bank's prior written consent, compromise
or adjust any such Account. The Client is responsible for any Customer
disclosure or collection of taxes required by law. Client undertakes
responsibility for establishing any interest rate or late fees in
accordance with any applicable law.
2.7 AUTHORIZATION FOR AUTOMATED CLEARING HOUSE (ACH) TRANSACTIONS, DIRECT
DEPOSITS, ETC.
The Client agrees to establish an Operating Account with the Bank upon
execution of this Agreement if it does not currently have one. The
Client hereby authorizes the Bank to present automated clearing house
("ACH") credit for the payment of deposits due from the Bank or TOWNE
and to present ACH debits or payment due the Bank or TOWNE for fees,
purchases or charge backs of Accounts, purchase or lease payments for
point of sale equipment, and other charges or payments pursuant to the
Program, as well as for any Obligations due to the Bank upon an Event
of Default. The Client's ABA Transit Routing Number, Federal Tax
Identification Number, and Demand Deposit Account Number with the Bank
are as shown below the Client's signature at the end of this Agreement,
and a voided blank check or deposit slip for that account is attached
to this Agreement.
The authority granted in this Section 2.7 shall remain in full force
and effect until all fees, charges, and payments due TOWNE or the Bank
are collected and until the Client has notified the Bank in writing of
the termination of that authorization, at a time and in a manner that
will afford the Bank a reasonable opportunity to act on it, or, in
consideration of the foregoing, until ten (10) days after the Bank
shall have provided written notice to the Client of termination of the
ACH arrangement. The Client also agrees, at the request of the Bank, to
establish direct deposit and withdrawal and/or other arrangements for
the transfer of funds into and out of the Client's account with the
Bank, and to execute any forms requested by the Bank in that regard.
SECTION 3. FUNDING OF ACCOUNTS PROCESSED UNDER THE PROGRAM
3.1 LINE OF CREDIT ADVANCES
Each sale transaction processed by the Client through the Program will
constitute a request by the Client for an advance against the line of
credit established by the Bank for the Client pursuant to the Program.
The Bank reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to
decline to make advances against any or all of the Client's Customer
Invoices. If the Bank
declines to make an advance to the Client with respect to any Customer
Invoice or Invoices, the Bank agrees to provide the Client with written
notice of that decision within twenty-four (24) hours, or as required
by law, after having received notice of a funding request from the
Client or TOWNE.
The Bank will make a Line of Credit Advance to the Client on all
Invoices approved for funding by the Bank equal to the Net Amount. The
advance will be credited to the Client's primary Operating Account with
the Bank on the next business day after receipt of a request for
funding. The Bank may also from time to time make other advances to the
Client in amounts as the Bank and the Client may agree, provided that
the Bank will not make a Line of Credit Advance that causes the
outstanding principal amount of Line of Credit Advances to exceed the
line of credit limit established by the Bank.
All payments received by the Bank from TOWNE with respect to the
Client's Customer Accounts will be applied against the Obligations.
3.2 CHARGE BACKS
The Bank may charge back any Invoice funded by the Bank at its sole
discretion. In addition, the Bank may charge back any Customer
Accounts, including any accrued Customer finance charges: (a) if any
Account remains past due for more than 90 days; (b) in the event of any
dispute with a Customer with respect to any Account; or (c) in the
event of the Client's default in the performance of any Obligation to
the Bank under this Agreement or any other agreement with the Bank.
In the event of a charge back, the Bank may debit the Reserve Account,
the Operating Account or any other account maintained by the Client and
apply it to the outstanding advances made with respect to the
applicable Account (if under clause (a) or (b) above) or to the
outstanding amount of the Obligations (if under clause (c) above). In
the event of any deficiency arising with respect to the account charged
back to the Client, the Client agrees to pay the deficiency immediately
to the Bank upon receipt of a written request from the Bank.
3.3 GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST BY THE CLIENT TO THE BANK.
As security for the performance of the Client's Obligations under this
Agreement, the Client hereby grants to the Bank a lien and security
interest in and to all Accounts of the Client. The Bank may also
require additional collateral or guarantees to secure the Obligations,
and in that regard the Client may also grant to the Bank a lien and a
security interest in other collateral as may be required by the Bank
and described in the Related Documents. The Client agrees to execute
and deliver to the Bank such documents and instruments, including,
without limitation, UCC-1 financing statements, as the Bank may request
from time to time to evidence or perfect its security interest in the
Accounts or any collateral securing the Obligations (collectively, "the
Collateral"). Without the consent of the Bank, the Client shall not
grant any security interest in or allow any liens, encumbrances or
charges to attach to the Collateral, whether by operation of law or
otherwise, until all Obligations are paid in full.
3.4 RESERVE ACCOUNT. CREATION, GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST, ASSIGNMENT.
The Bank may retain a portion of the sums payable to the Client, the
amount of which the Bank may adjust from time to time in its reasonable
discretion, as a reserve to provide for the delinquency of the
Receivables funded by the Bank. Amounts retained by the Bank pursuant
to this provision shall be credited to the Client's Reserve Account. No
amounts may be drawn or disbursed from the Reserve Account without the
Bank's consent. The amount of the Reserve Account will not normally
exceed an amount calculated by multiplying the Face Amount of the
acceptable Invoices submitted to the Bank, by the applicable valuation
percentage shown in Schedule A. Any excess amounts held in the Reserve
Account will be credited periodically, in the Bank's discretion, to the
Client's Operating Account.
The Client hereby pledges and grants to the Bank a security interest in
the Reserve Account. The Client further hereby pledges, assigns and
transfers to the Bank all right, title and interest in and to the
Reserve Account, and all sums now or at any time hereafter on deposit
therein together with all earnings of every kind and description which
may now or hereafter accrue thereon, for the purpose of securing the
Obligations, whether such Obligations now exist or are hereafter
created or incurred, and whether it is direct or indirect, due or to
become due, absolute or contingent or joint and/or several.
The Client further irrevocably authorizes and empowers the Bank, at any
time whether or not at such time the Obligations, or any part thereof,
are due and payable, in its own name or in the Client's name, to
demand, apply for withdrawal, receive and give a written discharge for
any and all sums which are or will become due and payable under said
Account, to exercise any and all rights and privileges and receive all
benefits accorded to said Account, and to execute any and all
instruments required therefore, and to apply such moneys toward payment
of the Obligations, in such order of application as the Bank may
determine, all without notice to the Client. Until this assignment has
been released by the Bank in writing, the Client will have no right to
make any withdrawals from said Account.
3.5 RIGHT OF SET-OFF
In addition to and not in conflict with the above, the Client hereby
acknowledges that the Bank shall have the right to charge or set off
any of the Client's Obligations, whether matured or unmatured, with the
Bank against the Reserve
Account, Operating Account or any other account, property or assets of
the Client in the Bank's possession or make a Line of Credit Advance to
cover such Obligations.
SECTION 4. DEFAULT
4.1 EVENTS OF DEFAULT
The following events will constitute a Default under the terms of this
Agreement:
a. The Client fails to pay or to perform any Obligation, covenant or
liability in connection with this Agreement and ten (10) days pass
after written notice is delivered to the Client of such default, or if
the Client fails to pay or perform any other Obligation which the
Client may have to the Bank in accordance with its terms;
b. Any warranty, representation or statement whenever made by the Client
in connection with this Agreement proves to be false in any material
respect when made, or if the Client fails to disclose that any such
warranty, representation or statement has become untrue in any material
respect;
c. The dissolution or termination of the Client's corporate existence
or, if an individual, the Client's death;
d. The Client's insolvency;
e. The assignment for the general benefit of the Client's creditors, the
appointment of a receiver or trustee for its assets, the commencement
of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against
the Client or any proceeding for the dissolution, liquidation or
settlement of claims against the Client or winding up of its affairs;
or
f. The termination or withdrawal of any guaranty for the Obligations;
g. The failure to pay any tax imposed upon the Client in connection with
any transaction creating a Receivable;
h. If any judgment against the Client remains unpaid, unstayed on appeal,
undischarged, unbonded or undismissed for a period of thirty (30) days;
i. The Client discontinues its business as a going concern; or
j. The Bank deems in good faith that the prospect for payment or
performance of the Obligations has been impaired.
4.2 EFFECT OF DEFAULT
Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, the Bank and TOWNE may
immediately terminate this Agreement upon written notice of termination
to the Client, at which time all amounts owed to the Bank for the
Obligations, at its sole option, shall become immediately due and
payable, and TOWNE's and the Bank's obligations with respect to the
further performance of services hereunder shall, at the Bank's and
TOWNE's sole option, immediately terminate. All Obligations under this
Agreement, including specifically the Obligation to repay all Line of
Credit Advances, accrued interest thereon, and related charges, will
survive a termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 5. GENERAL PROVISIONS
5.1 CLIENT'S COVENANTS.
The Client covenants that it will supply, or allow the Bank to review,
financial information and necessary documents on the Client or on any
Customer upon the Bank's request.
5.2 CLIENT'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
The Client represents and warrants:
a. that it is fully authorized to enter into this Agreement and to perform
hereunder;
b. that this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation upon the
Client;
c. that it is solvent and in good standing in the State of its formation;
d. that all Receivables are and will be in the future bona fide and
existing obligations of the Client's Customers arising out of the sales
of goods and/or services, free and clear of all security interests,
liens or claims of any kind whatsoever of third parties;
e. that the Client has a valid Credit Agreement with its Customers and has
identified each Customer with whom it does not have an existing written
Credit Agreement;
f. that, unless approved in writing by the Bank, its inventory is not
subject to any security interests, liens or encumbrances of any kind
whatsoever, and that it will not permit it to become so encumbered
without the Bank's prior written consent;
g. it will have made delivery of the goods or rendered the services to
which the Receivable relates, that the documentation pertaining to the
sale is valid and genuine, and that the goods or services have been
accepted by the Customer;
h. it will have preserved and will continue to preserve any liens and any
rights to liens available by virtue of the sale of goods or services;
i. the Customer will not, unless approved in writing by the Bank, be
affiliated with the Client;
j. it has no knowledge of any dispute or potential dispute that might
impair the validity of the transaction or the Customer's obligation to
pay the related Receivable in accordance with its terms;
k. it has the right to render the services or to sell the goods creating
the Receivable, and will have done so in accordance with any applicable
laws; and
l. it has made all required disclosures and has paid, or provided for the
payment of, all taxes arising from the transaction creating the
Receivable.
5.3 BANK'S AND TOWNE'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. LIMITATIONS ON
LIABILITY.
Subject to the below paragraph, the Bank and TOWNE each represent that
the services rendered by them pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
will be performed timely and in a workmanlike manner. NEITHER TOWNE NOR
THE BANK MAKES ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED.
The Client acknowledges that data transfer and conversion is subject to
a likelihood of human, software and equipment errors, omissions,
delays, and losses, including inadvertent mutilation of documents,
which may give rise to loss or damage. Accordingly, the Client agrees
that neither TOWNE nor the Bank shall be liable on account of any such
good faith errors, omissions, delays, or losses unless caused by gross
negligence or willful misconduct. The Client expressly agrees that it
will be solely responsible for adopting reasonable measures to limit
its exposure with respect to such potential losses and damages,
including (without limitation) examination and confirmation of results
prior to use thereof, provision for identification and correction of
errors and omissions, preparation and storage of backup data,
replacement of lost or mutilated documents, and reconstruction of data.
The Client is also responsible for complying with all local, state, and
federal laws pertaining to the use and disclosure of any data in
connection with all agreements the Client enters into with its
Customers. The Client acknowledges that any forms or agreements
provided by TOWNE or the Bank which the Client may use with its
Customers is provided by TOWNE solely for the Client's convenience and
benefit; the Client is not obligated to use any such agreement; and the
Client should consult its own legal and accounting advisers with
respect to the enforceability and accounting treatment thereof. Neither
TOWNE nor the Bank makes any implied or express representation or
warranty of any kind that the forms or materials supplied by TOWNE are
merchantable or fit for any particular purpose. The Client has an
independent responsibility to consult its own legal and accounting
advisers with respect to the enforceability and accounting treatment of
any of its Customer agreements and to advise its Customers to similarly
consult professionals with respect to the enforceability thereof. Towne
does not undertake the responsibility of advising the Client of any
laws, rules, regulations, or interpretations affecting Client, its
Customers, or its participation in the Program. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOWNE
OR THE BANK BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND. THIS LIMITATION ON DAMAGES SHALL
APPLY WHETHER OR NOT OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT HAVE BEEN
BREACHED.
5.4 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND INDEMNIFICATION.
The Client agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local laws,
regulations, and ordinances in connection with its dealings with
Customers and in the performance of its Obligations hereunder. The
Client shall obtain or deliver and maintain all Credit Agreements or
other documentation with its credit Customers which may be required to
comply with any usury, disclosure or similar state or federal law,
statute or regulation, including but not limited to the
truth-in-lending disclosures required by Regulation Z. Upon request
from the Bank or TOWNE, the Client agrees that it will promptly provide
a copy of such documentation to the Bank or TOWNE. TOWNE processes
transactions requested by Client pursuant to this Agreement and may, in
the process, receive confidential financial information about Client or
Client's customers. To the extent that such information is available
to, used, and relied upon by the Bank, TOWNE is simply an agent of
Client and Client is merely reporting its own experience information to
TOWNE, as its agent, and to the Bank. In no event does TOWNE undertake
responsibility to Client or Bank to act as a collection agency, a
credit reporting agency, or to process transactions other than on
behalf of Client or Bank as directed.
THE CLIENT AND THE BANK EACH ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE BANK IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING ITS OWN CREDIT DECISIONS TAKE ALL STEPS
NECESSARY TO PERFECT ANY LIENS ON COLLATERAL, AND EACH AGREES TO
INDEMNIFY AND HOLD TOWNE HARMLESS AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, OR
DAMAGES RELATING THERETO. THIS INDEMNIFICATION SHALL SURVIVE ANY
TERMINATION OR CANCELLATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
5.5 RECORDS.
The Client agrees that it will keep and preserve tangible copies of
Invoices, credit memos, bills of lading, shipping and delivery
documents and other documentation relating to its sales and credit
transactions processed through the Program for seven (7) years from the
date of each such transaction. In the event any statutes, laws,
ordinances or regulations require the Bank or TOWNE to maintain records
of sales or credit transactions, the Client hereby agrees to maintain
such records on behalf of the Bank and TOWNE for the period required by
such statutes, laws, ordinances or regulations.
5.6 MODIFICATION OF PROGRAM TERMS; NOTICES
TOWNE or the Bank may modify the terms set forth on Schedule A from
time to time upon 30 days' prior written notice to the Client as
provided in this Agreement. Otherwise, this Agreement may not be
modified, altered, or amended except by the written consent of all
parties to this Agreement.
Any notice required or permitted to be given may be given in writing by
depositing such notice in the United States mail, postage paid,
addressed as indicated below or to such other place or places as any
party to this Agreement shall designate by written notice to the
others. The Client hereby waives notice of default or non-payment,
protest or notice of protest, demand for payment, and any other demands
or notices in connection with this Agreement or any sales or credit
processed through the Program. The Client hereby consents to extensions
of time granted, or compromise made, with any Customer liable on any
sales processed through the Program without affecting any liability of
the Client thereon or hereunder.
5.7 TERMINATION
The initial term of this Agreement shall be for a period of three (3)
years. The Agreement will be automatically renewed for additional
three-year terms unless any party gives written notice to the other
parties not to renew the Agreement, at least ninety (90) days prior to
the scheduled termination date. If any party hereto defaults in the
performance of any material obligation under this Agreement, and this
default continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice
is given by a non-defaulting party, then each non-defaulting party will
have the right, at its option, to terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice of such termination to the other parties. From and after
such effective date of termination, for any reason, the Bank and Client
shall cease processing sales through the Program, shall cease
displaying the service marks, symbols, and names related to the
Program, and shall promptly return to TOWNE all materials relating to
the Program. If termination is due to an uncured, material breach by
any party in its obligations hereunder, any non-breaching party may
recover the actual costs of enforcing this Agreement, including court
costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party if the
issue goes to court. All obligations of the parties incurred or
existing under this Agreement as of the date of termination shall
survive such termination. Towne or Bank may terminate this Agreement
upon thirty (30) days' written notice. A notice from either Bank or
TOWNE shall satisfy the above notice requirements.
5.8 GENERAL
a. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement will be deemed to have been made and
delivered in the State of Georgia. The validity, performance and all
matters relating to the interpretation and effect of this agreement
will be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to
conflict of laws rules applied in the State of Georgia. This Agreement
may be executed in one or more counterparts.
b. FURTHER DOCUMENTS. Upon request by the Bank or TOWNE, the Client shall
promptly execute and deliver such other agreements or instruments and
give all assistance reasonably required to evidence more fully and
otherwise give full and proper effect to the Bank's and TOWNE's rights
under this Agreement.
c. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be void, voidable, or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and
effect. The Bank, TOWNE, and the Client are independent contractors and
nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute
either the Bank, TOWNE, or the Client as agent for the others.
d. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors of the
parties but may not be assigned by any party without the written
consent of the others, except that TOWNE may assign this Agreement to
any subsidiary or affiliate or pursuant to a merger, sale of
substantially all its assets, or similar transaction without such
consent. Provided, however, no such assignment by the Client shall have
the effect of releasing the Client from any of the Obligations without
the express written consent of the Bank.
e. EXCLUSIVITY. While this Agreement is in effect, the Client agrees that
it will not offer any other in-house credit program of a similar nature
to the Program.
f. EXPENSES AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. In the event of any default or dispute
between TOWNE, the Bank or the Client arising under this Agreement, the
party prevailing in such dispute shall be entitled to a recovery of
expenses incurred by that party in enforcing this Agreement, including
costs of court and a reasonable attorney's fee.
g. NON-WAIVER. No delay or failure on the Bank's or TOWNE's part in
exercising any right, privilege or option hereunder shall be deemed a
waiver of any such right, privilege or option and no waiver, amendment,
or modification of any provision of this Agreement (except as otherwise
expressly provided in this Agreement) shall be valid unless it is in
writing and signed by all parties to this Agreement.
h. HEADINGS. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and
shall not define or limit the scope, extent, meaning, or intent of this
Agreement.
i. THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS. The Programs offered to the Bank and Client by
TOWNE may or may not have services that are fulfilled by Third Party
Providers ("Providers"). TOWNE reserves the right to replace Providers
from time to time as deemed appropriate solely at the discretion of
TOWNE. However, TOWNE does not by anything in this Agreement or in any
assignment or otherwise assume any of the Providers' obligations under
this Agreement, and TOWNE shall not be responsible in any way for the
performance by the Providers of any of the terms and conditions
thereof. If requested, the Bank and the Client agree to execute any
forms necessary in connection with Provider changes. Neither the Bank
nor the Client may make Provider changes without the prior written
consent of TOWNE
j. Miscellaneous. Nothing herein shall be construed to create a
partnership or joint venture between the parties. This Agreement and
its attachments constitute the entire agreement between the parties
with respect to the matters covered hereby and supersede all prior
agreements, oral or written, and all other communications relating to
the subject matter hereof, including any training materials or
publications (except any lease or rental of the Program point-of-sale
terminal which shall be governed by the terms of a separate rental or
lease agreement applicable thereto). All amounts which are due and not
paid as provided anywhere in this Agreement will thereafter bear
interest at the rate of eighteen percent (18.0%) per annum or the
highest legal rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is greater.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, TOWNE, the Client, and the Bank have executed this
Agreement as of the date set forth on Page 1 of this Agreement.
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THE CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE ARE NO ORAL STATEMENTS OR
REPRESENTATIONS UPON WHICH IT IS RELYING IN EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT.
THE CLIENT HEREBY FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ, UNDERSTANDS,
AND AGREES TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE CLIENT
ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIVING AN EXACT COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT
AND RELATED DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN EXECUTED IN THE COUNTY OF THE BANK'S
ADDRESS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
TOWNE SERVICES, INC. ADDRESSS
3950 Johns Creek Court, Suite 100
By: _____________________________ Suwanee, GA 30024
Facsimile: 678-475-5300
(Please Print Name) __________________
Its: _____________________________
THE BANK ____________________________________________ ADDRESS
By: ____________________________________________________
(Please Print Name) __________________________________
Its: _____________________________________________
THE CLIENT __________________________________________ADDRESS
By: _____________________________________________
(Please Print Name) __________________________________
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Its: _____________________________________________
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PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________ FAX NUMBER:
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SCHEDULE A
TO
RETAIL PROCESSING AGREEMENT
DATED _____________________, 2001
THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
"REMIT TO" ADDRESS - Unless otherwise authorized by the Bank, TOWNE
will direct customers to submit all payments to one of the three TOWNE
lockboxes. Additionally, the Client will be expected to change the
"remit to" address to the TOWNE lockbox, on any invoice it sends which
has been processed through the Retail program.
1. The Bank agrees to monitor the payment stream and invoice "REMIT TO"
address on a regular basis. Bank signature required:
______________________________________________
2. The Client agrees to change the "REMIT TO" address on ALL invoices
which have been processed through the Retail program, to the Client's
Business Name, C/O Towne Services Processing Center and to one of the
three lockbox addresses offered. PLEASE CHOOSE ONLY ONE:
[ ] Atlanta Lockbox: Please select if Statements are
if STATEMENTS are
PO Box 105165 desired. (Will be sent regardless
Atlanta, GA 30348 of what lockbox is chosen)
[ ] Yes [ ]No
[ ] Minnesota Lockbox:
PO Box 582744
Minnesota, MN 55458-2744
[ ] New York Lockbox:
PO Box 2037
Syracuse, NY 13220-2037
Client signature required: ____________________________
LOAN CLOSING DATE ____________________________
INITIAL LINE OF CREDIT AMOUNT $
OPERATING ACCOUNT NO. ____________________________
ABA TRANSIT ROUTING NO. ____________________________
FEDERAL TAX ID NO. ____________________________
RETAIL DISCOUNT FEE ____________%
RETAIL ADVANCE RATE ____________%
RETAIL RESERVE (VALUATION) PERCENTAGE ____________%
[ ] Fluctuating %
[ ]Fixed Rate
Pulled: _______% of A/R Daily OR _______ First Upload OR
________ 100% of Uploads until Funded
INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER ____________________________________
(MUST FILL OUT)
INITIAL SET-UP FEE AND TRAINING: Client shall pay to TOWNE a $500
documentation fee upon signing up with this program. The fee shall
include initial, on-line training.
ONSITE TRAINING OR ONSITE RETRAINING: Client shall pay to TOWNE a
$1,000 per day fee for training or retraining ONSITE.
INITIALS REQUIRED VERIFYING THAT THE ABOVE STATED INFORMATION HAS BEEN
READ AND AGREED UPON BY:
TOWNE SERVICES, INC ______________________
THE BANK ______________________
THE MERCHANT ______________________