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LICENSE AGREEMENT
This License Agreement(this"Agreement")is entered into as of Jan 1,2017(the"Effective
Date") by and between the following:
LICENSOR: SHAH SOFTWARE, INC.
13601 PRESTON RD, STE E 450
DALLAS, TEXAS 75240
(800) 968-2748
(432) 224-1014 (facsimile)
LICENSEE: CITY OF FORT WORTH
200 TEXAS STREET
FORT WORTH, TX 76102
PH: 1 817-392-5700
RECITALS
WHEREAS Licensor develops and markets web based computer software applications (on
demand software) for Client Tracking, Project Tracking commonly referred to "CaseManager —
NewGen;" and
WHEREAS Licensee desires to acquire a license to use the software and Licensor desires
to grant Licensee the license.
NOW THEREFORE,for good and valuable consideration,receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1.DEFINITIONS
1.1. "Software" means Licensor's core web-based software application for Client
Tracking, Project Tracking known as "CaseManager—NewGen". Software as used herein shall
also include any options or modules added to the core application as identified on Exhibit B hereto,
incorporated herein, which may include linking to Hardware and custom modules.
1.2 "Documentation" means all user manuals and other written material created by
Licensor to describe the functionality or assist in the use of the Software.
1.3. "Hardware"means the optional hardware, if any, identified on Exhibit C, attached
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1.4 "License Fee" means the fee to be paid by Licensee to Licensor as consideration
for the license(s) granted under this Agreement and the right to use the Software and the
Documentation, as further described herein and on Exhibit A.
1.5 "Reports"mean all Community Services Block Grant(CSBG) and Comprehensive
Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) reports as Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs(TDHCA)requires, including programmatic and financial reports, along with the ability to
query and generate reports on demographics, services, outcomes, etc., specific to Community
Action Partners.
2. GRANT OF LICENSE
2.1. Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Licensor
hereby grants to Licensee a nonexclusive, nontransferable license in the Software, to use the
Software exclusively for Licensee's business purposes and to use the Documentation solely in
connection with Licensee's use of the Software, for use only by the number of licensed users
permitted on Exhibit A.
2.2. License Restrictions. Except as specifically granted in this Agreement, Licensor
owns and retains all right,title,and interest in the Software,Documentation,and any and all related
materials. This Agreement does not transfer ownership rights of any description in the Software,
Documentation, or any related materials to Licensee or any third party. Licensee will not modify,
reverse engineer, or decompile the Software, or create derivative works based on the Software.
Licensee will not grant access to the Software to any persons or entities other than Licensee's
employees, consultants, or contractors and then only to the number of licensed users specified in
Exhibit A. Licensee may not sell the Software or right to use the Software to any person or make
any other commercial use of the Software. Licensee will retain all copyright and trademark notices
on the Software and Documentation and will take other necessary steps to protect Licensor's
intellectual property rights.
3. FEES & COSTS
3.1. License Fees. In consideration for the License granted to Licensee under this Agreement,
Licensee shall pay Licensor:
(a.) Annual License Fee The fee provided in Exhibit A attached hereto, and
incorporated herein, annually, in advance for each term of this Agreement,
which includes the Software license fee, annual maintenance and support, web
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hosting and the fees for any additional module or component identified on
Exhibit B.
(b.) Initial Set-up,Account Creation, Software Upgrade and Map Licensing. A one-
time, non-reoccurring fee of$0 payable on or after the Effective Date but prior
to the Commencement Date.
3.3 Taxes. Licensee is a tax exempt entity and shall not be liable for any taxes pursuant
to this Agreement.
4. LICENSOR'S OBLIGATIONS
4.1. Deliverables. On the Commencement Date or Conversion Date specified in Exhibit
A of this Agreement, Licensor will provide (i) access to the Software, limited to the number of
users as specified in Exhibit A, for Licensee's use, together with the Documentation.
4.2 Reports. Licensor shall provide Licensee with the ability to download and save
Reports in CSV or pdf format for day-to-day use of the hosted solution.
4.3. Support and Maintenance. For so long as Licensee subscribes to the Software, and
for so long as Licensor offers support and maintenance for users of the Software, Licensor will
provide Licensee with telephone technical support, software upgrades as developed, webinars on
request in connection with Licensee's use of the Software included in Licensee's annual license
fee.
5. TERM AND TERMINATION
5.1. Term.This Agreement is effective on the Effective Date first specified above. The
initial term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year from the Effective Date. Unless sooner
terminated as set forth in Sections 5.2 and 5.3, below, the Agreement shall be renewable at the
option of the City for four(4)additional terms of one year each. The City shall provide Consultant
with written notice of its intent to renew at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of each term.
5.2. Termination for Convenience. Licensor or Licensee may terminate the Agreement
at any time and from time to time on thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the other. Licensor's
notice of any termination for convenience must be accompanied by a refund of any prorated
payments received by Licensor in advance for months beyond the termination date. Licensor may
also terminate this Agreement as to any additional modules, applications, or components in excess
of the core application (as identified on Exhibit B) upon thirty (30) days' written notice (without
discount or refund) if(i) Licensor's core software application no longer supports such additional
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modules, applications, or components or (ii) Licensee fails to upgrade any Hardware or acquire
additional hardware necessary to make such modules, applications, or components compatible
with Licensor's core application software.
5.3. Termination for Cause. Either party, as applicable, will have the right, in addition,
and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies, to terminate this Agreement as follows:
a. By Licensor, on 25 days'written notice, if Licensee fails to pay the amounts due to
Licensor pursuant to this Agreement;
b. By Licensor, on 15 days' written notice, if there is a change in control of Licensee,
whether by sale of assets, stock, merger, or otherwise;
C. By either party for any material breach of this Agreement, other than failure to
make payments under Section 3, that is not cured within 10 days of receipt by the
party in default of a notice specifying the breach and requiring its cure; or
d. By either party, immediately on written notice, if: (i) all or a substantial portion of
the assets of the other party are transferred to an assignee for the benefit of creditors,
to a receiver, or to a trustee in bankruptcy; (ii) a proceeding is commenced by or
against the other party for relief under bankruptcy or similar laws and such
proceeding is not dismissed within 60 days; or (iii) the other party is adjudged
bankrupt.
5.4. Rights on Termination. Licensor has and reserves all rights and remedies that it has
by operation of law or otherwise to enjoin the unlawful or unauthorized use of the Software or
Documentation, including, without limitation, terminating Licensee's access to the Software.
Upon termination, Licensee shall have the right to receive from Licensor, a copy of all Licensee
data generated through the hosted solution in a format that is machine readable with the ability to
download and import data in a manner that is acceptable to Licensee. Licensor shall provide such
data to Licensee within five (5) calendar days following the effective date of termination. Sections
6, 7, and 8 will survive termination or expiration of this Agreement as will any cause of action or
claim of either party, whether in law or in equity, arising out of any breach or default.
6. WARRANTIES,DISCLAIMER,AND LIMITATIONS
6.1. Warranties.
(a.) Software and Documentation. Licensor hereby warrants to Licensee that Licensor
is the owner of the Software and the Documentation or has the right to grant to Licensee
the license to use the Software and Documentation in the manner and for the purposes set
forth in this Agreement without violating any rights of a third party and that the media
containing the Software will be free from defects for a period of ninety (90) days from the
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date of delivery to Licensee, provided that this warranty does not cover defects in the
diskettes due to Licensee's misuse of the software media or an accident subsequent to
delivery to Licensee.
(b.) Third Party Goods or Services. To the extent the items delivered pursuant to this
Agreement include any product developed, manufactured, or delivered by a person or
entity other than Licensor, including but not limited to goods, services, software, licenses,
applications or code, mobile data computers, tablets, or terminals, LICENSOR
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. All such third party products are delivered and accepted by
Licensee"AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and with ALL FAULTS."
6.2. Disclaimer. THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 6.1, ABOVE, ARE IN
LIEU OF, AND THIS AGREEMENT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES, ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION: (a) ANY WARRANTY THAT THE SOFTWARE IS ERROR-FREE, WILL
OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, OR IS COMPATIBLE WITH ALL EQUIPMENT
AND SOFTWARE CONFIGURATIONS; (b) ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY; AND (c) ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
6.3. Remedies on Breach of Warranty. In the event of any breach of the warranty set forth in
Section 6.1 (a) above, Licensee's exclusive remedy will be for Licensor to promptly replace
defective software media. In the event of any other breach of the warranty set forth in this Section
6, Licensee's exclusive remedy will be for Licensor to refund the license fees actually received
from Licensee and applicable to service dates from the date of breach forward.
6.4 Limitation of Liability. LICENSOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING THE LOSS OF
PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE OR COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE
GOODS INCURRED BY LICENSEE OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION
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IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR BASED ON A WARRANTY, EVEN IF LICENSOR OR ANY
OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
7.1. Confidentiality.Licensee acknowledges that the Software and Documentation, and
all information relating to the business and operations of the Licensor that Licensee learns or has
learned during or prior to the term of this Agreement, is the valuable,confidential, and proprietary
information of the Licensor. During the period this Agreement is in effect, and at all times
afterwards,Licensee, and its employees, contractors, consultants, and agents,will:
a. safeguard the confidential information with the same degree of care that it uses to
protect its own confidential information;
b. maintain the confidentiality of this information in accordance with Texas law;
C. not use the information except as permitted under this Agreement; and
d. not disseminate,disclose,sell,publish,or otherwise make available the information
to any third party without the prior written consent of Licensor.
7.2. Limitations on Confidentiality Restrictions. Section 7.1 does not apply to any
information that:
a. Is already lawfully in the Licensee's possession (unless received pursuant to a
nondisclosure agreement);
b. Is or becomes generally available to the public through no fault of the Licensee;
C. Is disclosed to the Licensee by a third party who may transfer or disclose such
information without restriction;
d. Is required to be disclosed by Licensee as a matter of law (provided that the
Licensee will use all reasonable efforts to provide the disclosing party with prior
notice of such disclosure and to obtain a protective order therefore);
e. Is disclosed by the Licensee with the disclosing party's approval; and
f. Is independently developed by the Licensee without any use of confidential
information.
In all cases,the receiving party will use all reasonable efforts to give the disclosing party 10 days'
prior written notice of any disclosure of information under this agreement.
7.3. Injunctive Relief for Breach. Licensor and Licensee acknowledge that any breach
of Section 7.1 by a receiving party will irreparably harm Licensor. Accordingly, in the event of a
breach, Licensor is entitled to promptly seek injunctive relief, without the requirement to post a
bond, in addition to any other remedies that Licensor may have at law or in equity.
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8. GENERAL
8.1. Assignment. Licensee may not assign, sublicense, or transfer Licensee's rights or
delegate its obligations under this Agreement without Licensoe's prior written consent. This
Agreement will be binding on the successors and assigns of Licensee.
8.2. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with the executed Addendum and the
Exhibits attached and referenced in this Agreement, including Licensor's"Terms and Conditions"
attached hereto as Exhibit C, constitute the final and complete understanding between the parties,
and replaces and supersedes all previous oral or written agreements, understandings, or
arrangements between the parties with respect to the subject matter contained in this Agreement.
8.3. Notices. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, notices required to be
given pursuant to this Agreement will be effective when received, and will be sufficient if given
in writing,hand-delivered, sent by facsimile with confirmation of receipt,sent by First Class Mail,
return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or sent by overnight courier service and addressed as
provided on page 1 of this Agreement or such other address as the parties may provide to the other
in writing.
8.4. Governing;Law and Jurisdiction.The license is sold and delivered in Dallas,Texas.
T his Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with Texas law, without regard
to the principles of conflict of_laws. Venue shall be proper only in Tarrant County, Texas.
8.5. Severability. In case any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid,
unenforceable, or illegal, the provision will be severed from this Agreement, and such invalidity,
unenforceability, or illegality will not affect any other provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS,the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date written
above.
LICENSOR: SHAHSOFTWARE, INC.
By:
JaW Shah,President
LICENSEE:
By: City of Fort Worth
Name: Fernando Costa
Title: Assistant City Manager
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APPROVED TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By:
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Assistant Citytorney II
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EXHIBIT A
NO. OF LICENSED USERS: Fifty
YEARLY LICENSE FEE: - $20,130
COMMENCEMENT/CONVERSION DATE: JANUARY 1,2017
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EXHIBIT B
ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS OR MODULES:
LIHEAP PERFORMANCE REPORTING MODULE
WEATHERIZATION MODULE
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EXHIBIT C
TERMS OF USE
User agrees to abide by these terms of use,as may be changed from time to time
upon notice in the Licensor's sole discretion. Modifications. Licensor retains the right, in its sole discretion,to enhance,
modify,or alter the operation of the software at any time and further retains the
Disclaimers. LICENSOR HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, right to make such enhancements, modifications, or alterations generally
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, available to other users of the software,except Licensor will not impede the
ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A User's ability to access its data or information and any such enhancement,
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR INTENDED USE;ANY WARRANTY OF modification,or alteration must be of equal or greater value to what the User
COMPATIBILITY BETWEEN THE SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT, has paid for.
SOFTWARE,OR DATA PROVIDED BY LICENSORAND CUSTOMER
OWNED EQUIPMENT OR SOFTWARE; OR ANY LIABILITY IN Title.Title and full and complete ownership rights to all Licensor's owned or
NEGLIGENCE,TORT,STRICT LIABILITY,OR OTHERWISE,WITH developed software (including source and object code) and other technical
RESPECT TO THE SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,SOFTWARE,DATA,OR specifications, addresses, or configurations (collectively the "Software")
SERVICES FURNISHED HEREUNDER, USER AGREES THAT associated with or contained in the system or used by User in connection
LICENSOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, herewith shall remain with Licensor. User understands and agrees that
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEOUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE Licensors owned or developed Software is Licensor's trade secret,proprietary
DAMAGES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,INCLUDING BUT NOT information,and confidential information whether any portion thereof is or may
LIMITED TO,LOSS OF REVENUES,UNLESS LICENSOR FAILS TO be validly copyrighted or patented.Any Software provided to User is provided
ADVISE OF THE RISK OF SUCH DAMAGES IN ADVANCE. by license only,and such license is personal,nonexclusive,nontransferable,and
NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, LICENSOR SHALL BE limited to the right to use such Software only according to guidelines
LIABLE FOR REPLACEMENT COSTS OF THE SOFTWARE SHOULD established by this Agreement.Such Software shall be utilized by User only in
LICENSOR BREACH THIS AGREEMENT. Although Licensor has accordance with these Terms of Use contained in this Agreement and shall not
attempted to find and correct any bugs in the software, Licensor is not be copied, duplicated, reproduced, manufactured, decompiled, reverse
responsible for any damage or losses of any kind caused by the use or misuse engineered,incorporated into any software(including any source code,object
of the programs. Licensor shall not be liable nor deemed to be in default of this code,or algorithms),modified or disclosed in any form by any media to any
Agreement for any delays, errors, malfunctions, compatibility problems, or other person or party,unless required under state law.
breakdowns with respect to the system,equipment,data,or services provided
hereunder or used in connection herewith. However,Licensor shall have the Miscellaneous. Nothing herein is intended or shall be construed to create or
problems fixed within twenty-four(24)hours of when the problem has been establish an agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship between the
identified. parties.
Payment. User shall pay to Licensor in the fees pursuant to its License The captions herein are for convenience only and in no way define,limit,or
Agreement. Licensor shall not increase rates without first notifying User by enlarge the scope of any of the provisions therein.
providing a thirty(30)day advance notice. Licensor shall only be able to raise
rates at the time of the annual renewal,and the increased rate shall not exceed No waiver by either party of any provision or any breach of this agreement
one percent(1%). Failure of Licensor to issue any invoice or bill shall not constitutes a waiver of any other provision or breach,and no waiver shall be
relieve User of the obligation to pay for any charge owed Licensor hereunder. effective unless made in writing. The right of either party to require strict
User shall pay all fees and other charges within the earlier of fifteen(15)days performance and observance of any obligations hereunder shall not be affected
from the receipt of an invoice or,for a renewal license term,three(3)days of in any way by any previous waiver,forbearance,or course of dealing.
the start of the license term.Licensor shall have the right to terminate User's
access,without notice,if any invoice remains unpaid for more than thirty(30) Except for User's obligation to make payments hereunder,neither party will be
days.User shall provide Licensor a tax exemption form documenting that it is deemed in default as a result of a delay in performance or failure to perform its
not responsible to pay taxes under this Agreement. obligations caused by acts of God or governmental authority,strikes or labor
disputes,fire,acts of war,failure of third-party suppliers,or for any other cause
Notice. All notices, requests, demands, or other communications hereunder beyond the control of that parry.
shall be in writing,hand delivered,sent by first class mail,overnight mail,or
facsimile(upon electronic confirmation that the transmission was received), User shall not sell,assign,license,sublicense,franchise,or otherwise convey
and shall be deemed to have been given when received at the addresses stated in whole or in part to any third party any of the services provided hereunder
on this invoice. Any notice provided by facsimile which is received after 4:00 without the prior written consent of Licensor.
p.m.local time shall be deemed received the following business day.A party
may change its addresses for notice on not less than ten(10)business days'prior This is a nonexclusive agreement.Similar agreements may be entered into by
written notice to the other party. Notice to User shall be addressed to the City's either party with any other person.
Assistant City Manager over Neighborhood Services,and a copy of the notice
will be sent to the City Attorney at the same address. This agreement shall be governed by, construed, interpreted, and enforced
according to the laws of the State of Texas,without regard to principles of
Cot:frdential&Proprietarylr:formation. User understands that the information conflict of laws and rules. Each party hereby consents to the nonexclusive
it has access to through the right of access to Licensor's software and/or jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Texas and United States federal courts
facilities may be confidential and proprietary nature,and User may hereinafter located in the State of Texas to resolve any dispute arising out of this agreement.
have access to other information of Licensor which may be confidential and
proprietary nature and could result in irreparable harm to Licensor if any such Venue for any suit brought under this Agreement shall be in a court of
confidential or proprietary information is directly or indirectly:(1)used by User competent jurisdiction in Tarrant County,Texas.
for any purpose other than as specifically set forth herein;or(2)disclosed to
any third party.Accordingly,except as may be required under state law,User In the event that any material provision of these terms are determined to be
agrees not to use the information for other purposes or disclose or allow access invalid,unenforceable,or illegal,then such provision shall be deemed to be
to such information or software to any third party.User agrees that a breach of superseded and the parties'agreement modified with a provision which most
these conditions shall be grounds sufficient for immediate termination of its use nearly corresponds to the intent ofthe parties and is valid,enforceable and legal.
and legal as well as injunctive relief. The Parties agree that User's release of
any information required by law will not be considered a breach of this
Agreement.
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