THIS MUTUAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT is entered into the register date (the “Effective Date”) by and between “I AM ANGELS” (“Company”) and Registered Person, (“Member”).
WHEREAS, Company and Member wish to pursue discussions regarding a possible business relationship between them (the “Transaction”); and
WHEREAS, such discussions may require the parties to disclose confidential information to each other; and
WHEREAS, Company and Member wish to provide a mechanism for the protection of the confidentiality of such information;
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements hereinafter set forth the parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
1. DEFINITION
Each party (a “Disclosing Party”) may disclose or grant to the other party (“Receiving Party”) access to information that the Disclosing Party considers confidential or proprietary ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information, as used in this Agreement, shall mean any information or data which (a) if in tangible form or other media that can be converted to readable form, is clearly marked as proprietary, confidential or private when disclosed, (b) if oral or visual, is identified as proprietary, confidential, or private at the time of disclosure, or (c) is of a nature or is disclosed under circumstances such that a reasonable person would consider it confidential.
2. EXCEPTIONS
Disclosing Party's Confidential Information shall not include information that (i) is or becomes part of the public domain through no act or omission of the Receiving Party; (ii) was in the Receiving Party's lawful possession prior to the disclosure and had not been obtained by the Receiving Party from the Disclosing Party; (iii) is disclosed to the Receiving Party by a third party not known to the Receiving Party, following reasonable inquiry, to be subject to an obligation of non-disclosure with respect to such information; or (iv) is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of or reference to the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information.
3. RESTRICTIONS
Receiving Party agrees to hold in confidence and not to disclose or reveal to any person or entity the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information, and not to use Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information for any purpose other than in connection with the parties’ discussions regarding, and performance of, a Transaction. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Receiving Party shall not disclose Confidential Information of Disclosing Party to any of Receiving Party’s Representatives except those Representatives who are required to have such Confidential Information in order to participate in the parties’ discussions regarding, or performance of, a Transaction. Receiving Party agrees to take commercially reasonable steps to ensure that Confidential Information is not disclosed or distributed by its Representatives in breach of this Agreement, including but not limited to advising each permitted Representative to whom Confidential Information is disclosed of his/her obligations regarding confidentiality and non-use of such information. Receiving Party shall be fully responsible for any breach of this Agreement by its Representatives. Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party if required by law or judicial, arbitral or governmental order or process, provided the Receiving Party gives the Disclosing Party prompt written notice of such requirement to permit the Disclosing Party to seek a protective order or other appropriate relief. As used herein, (i) “Representatives” shall mean the officers, employees, representatives and subcontractors of a party hereto or an Affiliate of such party, (ii) “Affiliate” shall mean an entity that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, a party hereto and (iii)“Control” shall mean the power, direct or indirect, to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an entity whether by contract, ownership of shares, membership on the board of directors, agreement or otherwise.
4. RETURN OR DESTRUCTION OF MATERIALS
The parties agree to return to each other, or to destroy upon written request of the other party, any and all Confidential Information received pursuant to this Agreement, together with all copies that may have been made, promptly upon request of the other party or, if not requested earlier, upon completion of the Transaction or termination of this Agreement. Upon destruction of Confidential Information or any copies thereof, the party accomplishing such destruction shall certify in writing to the other party that such destruction has occurred.
5. RELIEF
Receiving Party acknowledges and agrees that, due to the unique nature of Confidential Information, there can be no adequate remedy at law for breach of this Agreement and that such breach would cause irreparable harm to the Disclosing Party. The Disclosing Party shall thus be entitled to seek immediate injunctive relief, in addition to whatever other remedies it might have at law, in the event of an actual or threatened breach of this Agreement by the Receiving Party.
6. OWNERSHIP
Confidential Information shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Disclosing Party. No patent, copyright, trademark or other proprietary right is licensed, granted or otherwise transferred by this Agreement or any disclosure hereunder, except for the right to use such information in accordance with this Agreement. No warranties of any kind are given for the Confidential Information disclosed under this Agreement.
7. ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING
This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements, understandings and communications with respect to such subject matter.
8. TERM AND TERMINATION
This Agreement will be effective as of the Effective Date and will continue for a term of two (2) years, unless earlier terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days prior written notice. All obligations undertaken respecting Confidential Information already provided hereunder will survive for two (2) years from the date of expiration or termination of this Agreement.
9. ASSIGNMENT
This Agreement may not be assigned by either party, and neither party shall delegate its duties hereunder, without the prior written consent of the other party. All of the terms and provisions contained in this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns.
10. CONSTRUCTION
If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed deleted from the Agreement and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The provisions of this Agreement may not be modified, amended or waived, except by a written instrument duly executed by both parties.
11. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Mauritius without regard to its conflicts of law principles.
12. WARRANTY
Each party warrants that it has the authority to enter into this Agreement and to lawfully make the disclosures contemplated hereunder.
13. NO OBLIGATION TO ENTER INTO BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
Nothing contained in this Agreement or in any discussions undertaken or disclosures regarding a Transaction will (a) be deemed a commitment to engage in any business relationship, contract or future dealing with the other party, or (b) limit either party's right to conduct similar discussions or perform similar work with or for other parties, so long as said discussions or work do not violate this Agreement.