License Agreement
Made and entered into by and between Aabroada, hereinafter referred to as the
“Licensor”, and the registered user of the Immigration CRM / Mobile App
solution, hereinafter referred to as the “Licensee”, jointly hereafter referred
to as the “Parties”. The expressions “Licensor” and “Licensee” shall mean and
include their respective Directors, assigns, legal representatives, successors, executors, etc.
Recitals
A.Licensor is the owner of the Intellectual Property and
copyright to every element of the Software, i.e. the computer programme also referred to as
the “portal” hosted at the URL www.aabroada.com (also known as the Immigration CRM) and the
White Labeled Mobile Application, including all user-interface forms, designed and developed
for the purposes of agent office management, student recruitment lifecycle automation,
enrollment and student management, web networks for sub-agents or branch offices,
institutions, students and service providers in the academic industry, lead generation and
management, assessment automation systems, compliance management, and any subsequent error
corrections or updates supplied to Licensee by Licensor.
B.Licensor desires to grant to Licensee, and Licensee desires to
obtain from Licensor, a non-exclusive license to use the Software solely in accordance with
the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
C.It is specifically agreed by and between the Parties that the
said business arrangement is non-exclusive, and that in no case shall Licensee make any
alternate or extra arrangements in order to reverse engineer the Agent CRM.
Whereas Licensor is the owner of the intellectual property and copyright to every element of
the Software mentioned above, and Licensee desires to obtain from Licensor a non-exclusive
license to be used for “the said business”, Licensor has agreed to grant Licensee the said
non-exclusive rights on the following terms and conditions.
The following definitions and rules of interpretation apply in this Agreement.
Key Definitions
- Agreement
- This License Agreement and any Appendix attached herewith, duly signed and
dated.
- Software
- The web-based computer programme, also referred to as the “portal”, hosted by
www.aabroada.com (also known as Immigration CRM — Full Access, or CRM Lite — the
software with limited functionalities as listed on aabroada.com) and the
mobile-based white-labeled solution, including all user-interface forms designed
for agent office management, student recruitment lifecycle automation, student
management, web networks for sub-agents or branch offices, institutions,
students and service providers, lead generation and management, assessment
automation systems, compliance management, and any subsequent error corrections
or updates supplied by Licensor pursuant to this Agreement.
- Intellectual Property Rights
- All patents, know-how, registered trademarks, registered designs, utility
models, applications for and rights to apply for any of the foregoing,
unregistered design rights, unregistered trademarks, rights to prevent passing
off or unfair competition, copyright, database rights, topography rights, domain
names, and any other rights in any invention, discovery or process, in any part
of the world.
- Documentation
- All manuals, user documentation and other related materials pertaining to the
Software, furnished to Licensee by Licensor, in both digital and printed
formats.
- Sign Up Fee
- The one-time, non-refundable fee payable by Licensee to Licensor for
establishing the control panel for the Licensor.
- Designated Machine
- Any electronic device authorized by Licensor to run the control panel of the
Licensee.
- Control Panel
- The web-based software provided by Licensor to Licensee for controlling and
managing branch offices, counselors and leads.
- Branch Offices
- Business units managed directly by Licensee in different parts of the world and
engaged in the said business.
- Business
- Identifying students interested in studying abroad at the institutions
represented by Licensee, counseling them, and assisting with institution
selection, applications, visa filing and other services related to student
support and international/national mobilization of the student.
- Annual License Fee
- The non-refundable fee payable by Licensee to Licensor each year for use of the
Software, ordinary customisation, industry optimisation, hosting, data
maintenance and back-ups for the agreed limit of cloud space.
- White Labeled Mobile App
- An additional mobile-based tool developed for a specific agency and listed on
the App Store and Play Store in the name of the Licensee, for a fixed one-time
cost. The IP of the product is owned by Licensor; only the student/user data is
the proprietary of Licensee. Licensee must pay for any optimization or upgrades
to this tool, quoted based on the requested modification.
- Extra Charges
- Any additional fee published on www.aabroada.com/agents-crm.php, mainly for
extra cloud-space requirements, unusual customizations, optimization of the
White Labeled Mobile App, and offline training.
- Ordinary Customization
- Any customization useful for educational consultants globally, where development
does not exceed 200 man-hours.
- Unusual Customization
- Any customization useful only to a specific educational consultant.
- Industry Optimization
- Changes made to the Software due to changes in rules and regulations laid down
by any regulatory body from time to time. White labeled mobile apps are not
subject to ordinary customization and industry optimization.
- Educational Consultants
- Any person, company or legal entity whose primary or secondary business is to
recruit students for international education institutions against commission.
- Student
- Any person added by Licensee on the CRM for admission to any course offered by
the represented institution.
- Represented Institution
- An institution represented by Licensee for the purpose of student recruitment.
- Aabroada Institutions
- University common-application institutions listed on www.aabroada.com, offering
incentives for Engaged Referral Partners (ERPs).
- Engaged Referral Partners
- Selected ERPs who must sign a valid contract. All database records relating to
Unica Institutions are owned, maintained and managed by Licensor without any
guarantee of accuracy. Aabroada Institutions can be activated for listing inside
the White Labeled Mobile App.
- Digital Signatures
- Any acceptance of the terms and conditions given by means of email verification
or other digital formats.
01Rules of Interpretation
- Clause, Appendix and paragraph headings shall not affect the
interpretation of this Agreement.
- References to Clauses and Appendix are to Clauses of, and Appendix to,
this Agreement, and references to paragraphs are to paragraphs of the relevant Appendix.
- The Appendix forms part of this Agreement and shall have effect as if
set out in full in the body of this Agreement. Any reference to this Agreement includes
the Appendix.
- A reference to this Agreement, or to any other agreement or document
referred to in it, is a reference to it as varied or novated in accordance with its
terms from time to time.
- Unless the context otherwise requires, words in the singular include
the plural and words in the plural include the singular.
- Unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to one gender
includes a reference to the other genders.
- A person includes a natural person, corporate or unincorporated body,
and that person's personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.
- A reference to any party includes that party's personal
representatives, successors and permitted assigns.
- A reference to writing or written includes faxes and
read-request-confirmed emails, where the receiver has accepted the read request sent
with the email; no other electronic form is included unless the context permits.
- Words following “including”, “include”, “in particular”, “for example”
or similar expressions are illustrative and do not limit the sense of the preceding
words.
- Where the context permits, “other” and “otherwise” are illustrative and
do not limit the sense of the words preceding them.
- References to a document in “agreed form” are to that document in the
form agreed and initialled by the Parties, or on their behalf, for identification.
- A reference to a statute or statutory provision is a reference to it as
amended, extended or re-enacted from time to time, provided that no such amendment made
after the date of this Agreement shall impose any new or extended obligation, liability
or restriction on, or adversely affect the rights of, either Party.
- A reference to a statute or statutory provision includes all
subordinate legislation made under it from time to time.
- Any reference to an English legal term for an action, remedy,
proceeding, document, status, court, official or legal concept shall, in any
jurisdiction other than England, be deemed to include the nearest equivalent in that
jurisdiction.
- An obligation on a party not to do something includes an obligation not
to allow that thing to be done.
- Unless the context requires otherwise, words and expressions defined in
the Articles have the same meaning when used in this Agreement.
02Grant of Rights
The license granted for the Software under this Agreement authorizes Licensee, on a
non-exclusive basis, to use the Software for the said business.
03Duration and Renewal
- The duration of this Agreement is initially for a period of
subscription chosen by Licensee, ranging from one to five years.
- At the end of the period of this Agreement, it will be renewed for the
subscribed years during renewal, if not already terminated as per the termination
clause.
04Confidentiality
- Licensee acknowledges and agrees that the Software and Documentation
constitute valuable proprietary products and trade secrets of Licensor and/or its
suppliers, embodying substantial creative effort and confidential information. Licensee
agrees to treat (and to ensure its employees treat) the Software and Documentation as
confidential, in accordance with the confidentiality requirements set out below.
- Each party agrees to keep confidential all information disclosed to it
by the other party, and to protect it with at least a reasonable degree of care,
provided that neither party has an obligation with respect to information that: (a) was
known publicly; (b) was known generally in the industry before disclosure; (c) became
known publicly, without fault of the recipient, after disclosure; (d) was known to the
recipient before disclosure; or (e) was received from a source lawfully in possession of
the information without an obligation of confidentiality.
- Licensee acknowledges that unauthorized use, transfer or disclosure of
the Software or Documentation will substantially diminish their value to Licensor,
render Licensor's remedy at law inadequate, and cause irreparable injury within a short
period of time. If Licensee breaches this Clause, Licensor is entitled to equitable
relief, including preliminary and permanent injunctive relief.
- Licensee's obligations under this Clause survive termination of this
Agreement, or of any license granted under it, for any reason.
05Warranties and Superior Rights
- Licensor represents its belief that it is the owner of the entire
right, title and interest in the Software, that it has the sole right to grant licenses
under it, and that it has not knowingly granted licenses to any other entity that would
restrict the rights granted to Licensee.
- Licensee acknowledges that the consideration charged by Licensor does
not include consideration for the risk of Licensee's consequential or incidental damages
arising from use of the Software or Documentation. Licensor is therefore not responsible
for loss of profit, or indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages arising
from the licensing or use of the Software or Documentation.
- Licensor acknowledges that data added by Licensee within the Software
is the property of Licensee, and Licensor will not share it with any third party.
Regular back-ups will be taken as per standard cloud-server back-up provisions.
06Indemnification
- Licensor shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend Licensee against any
action based on a claim that the unmodified Software, used in accordance with this
Agreement, infringes a copyright, and shall pay all costs, settlements and damages
finally awarded, provided Licensee promptly notifies Licensor in writing, gives Licensor
sole control of the defense and settlement, and provides reasonable assistance. If the
Software is finally adjudged to infringe, Licensor shall, at its option: (i) procure for
Licensee the right to continue using the Software; (ii) modify or replace the Software
to make it non-infringing; or (iii) refund the fee paid, less reasonable depreciation,
upon return of the Software. Licensor has no liability arising from: use of other than a
current, unaltered release; use of the Software in combination with non-Licensor
software, data or equipment; any unauthorized modification or derivation; or use of
third-party software, or infringement related to data added by Licensee. This states the
entire liability of Licensor and Licensee's exclusive remedy for infringement claims.
- Except for the infringement claims above, Licensee shall indemnify and
hold harmless Licensor, its agents, officers and employees against any claims, demands
or causes of action arising from Licensee's modification or enhancement of the Software,
or otherwise arising from the exercise of the license granted to Licensee, its
sublicensees, subsidiaries, officers, employees, agents or representatives.
07Dispute Resolution
- Should the Parties be unable to agree on the meaning or interpretation
of any term, or on any other matter arising out of this Agreement, the dispute shall be
resolved by negotiation between the signatories (or their delegates).
- If a satisfactory resolution is not reached within thirty (30) days of
commencing discussions, the matter will be referred to mediation or arbitration at a
place decided mutually by the Parties; failing mutual agreement, the place of
proceedings will be New Delhi, India.
- All negotiations connected with the dispute will be conducted in
complete confidence, and the Parties undertake not to divulge details except to
professional advisers who are equally bound by confidentiality. Such negotiations are
without prejudice to the Parties' rights in future proceedings.
- If the Parties accept the mediator's/arbitrator's recommendations, or
otherwise agree on a resolution, the agreement shall be reduced to writing and, once
signed by authorised representatives, shall be final and binding.
- Nothing in this Clause restricts either Party's freedom to commence
legal proceedings to preserve any legal right or remedy, or protect any proprietary
interest or trade secret.
08Variation and Waiver
- No variation of this Agreement is effective unless in writing and
signed by the Parties (or their authorised representatives).
- A waiver of any right or remedy is only effective if given in writing
and signed by the person waiving it. Such waiver applies only to the circumstances
given, and is not a waiver of any subsequent breach or default.
- A failure or delay in exercising a right or remedy does not constitute
a waiver, nor prevent or restrict any further exercise of that or any other right or
remedy.
- No single or partial exercise of a right or remedy prevents or
restricts further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.
- A person that waives a right or remedy in relation to one person does
not affect its rights or remedies in relation to any other person.
09Notices
- A notice given under or in connection with this Agreement shall: (1) be
in writing and in English, or accompanied by an accurate translation; (2) be signed by
or on behalf of the Party giving it; (3) be sent to the relevant contact and address (or
such other address notified in accordance with this Clause); and (4) be delivered by
hand, sent by fax, sent by recorded delivery, sent by airmail or reputable international
courier, or sent by e-mail — delivery of an e-mail being deemed received only upon a
confirmed read-receipt.
- A Party may change its details for service of notices by giving notice
to the other Party. Any such change takes effect at 9:00 am on the later of the date
specified as effective, or two Business Days after deemed receipt of the notice.
- Delivery of a notice is deemed to have taken place: (1) on signature of
a delivery receipt, if delivered by hand; (2) after two Business Days of transmission,
if sent by fax; (3) at the time the logistics provider's portal states “Delivered”, if
sent by recorded delivery or courier; or (4) one hour after the notice e-mail has been
read, verified only by the read-request feature, if sent by e-mail.
- This Clause does not apply to service of proceedings or other documents
in any legal action, arbitration, or other dispute-resolution method.
10Rights and Remedies
Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the rights and remedies provided under it are
in addition to, and not exclusive of, any rights or remedies provided by law.
11Inadequacy of Damages
Without prejudice to any other rights or remedies, each Party acknowledges that damages alone
would not be an adequate remedy for any breach of this Agreement. Accordingly, the Parties
shall be entitled to the remedies of injunction, specific performance, or other equitable
relief for any threatened or actual breach, within their local jurisdiction.
12Breach
Should either Party be in breach of any provision of this Agreement, the aggrieved Party
shall, by written notice, give the offending Party 14 working days to remedy the cause for
complaint, failing which the aggrieved Party shall have the right to:
- Grant the offending Party further time to remedy the cause for
complaint;
- Apply to the Court for an injunctive order;
- Refer the matter to arbitration as set out in these terms; or
- In case of delay in any payment by either Party, charge interest on the
delayed payment at 24% per annum from the date of default.
13Arbitration and Jurisdiction
Should a dispute arise regarding, but not limited to, the interpretation of the terms of this
Agreement or the standards to be achieved in respect of the project as a whole or any part
of it, the Parties shall agree on the selection of an Arbitrator with appropriate
qualifications, and:
- Both parties shall draw up their contentions in respect of the dispute
and forward them to the Arbitrator within 7 days of the Arbitrator's selection.
- The Arbitrator may call upon the representatives of the parties, singly
or together, to elicit further information assisting the decision.
- The Arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.
- The Arbitrator shall also make an award as to costs.
- Should the Parties be unable to agree on the selection of a sole
Arbitrator, the matter shall be referred to the High Court in Ahmedabad, India.
14Language
If this Agreement is translated into any language other than English, the English-language
version shall prevail.
15Entire Agreement
- This Agreement, together with any documents referred to in it,
constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties, and supersedes all previous
discussions, correspondence, negotiations, drafts, agreements, promises, assurances,
warranties, representations, arrangements and understandings between them, whether
written or oral, relating to its subject matter.
- Each Party acknowledges that, in entering into this Agreement, it does
not rely on, and has no remedy in respect of, any statement, representation, assurance
or warranty that is not set out in this Agreement or the documents referred to in it.
- Nothing in this Clause limits or excludes liability for fraud.
- Please refer to www.aabroada.com for other relevant policies, including
Refund Policy, Privacy Policy and General Terms and Conditions.
16Deliveries and Installation
- Licensor shall deliver to Licensee the agreed version of the system and
all relevant documentation.
- Licensee shall only use Designated Developers provided by Licensor to
make any modifications necessary for the Software to work correctly, as the software
code is the sole property of Licensor and cannot be provided to Licensee.
- Any training or assistance required by Licensee shall be performed by
Licensor's staff, delivered either on-site or via online telecom technologies. If
Licensee requests on-site training, Licensee shall bear all travel and lodging expenses
of the trainer sent by Licensor.
17Modifications and Customisations
- Licensee may, from time to time, request that Licensor incorporate
certain features, enhancements or modifications (Ordinary Customization / Industry
Optimization) into the Software at no extra charge; standard development charges apply
for White Labeled Mobile App solutions. Licensor may, at its sole discretion, undertake
such changes and distribute the modified Software to all or any of its licensees. Any
unusual customization is charged at USD 15 per hour of development time.
- Licensor cannot provide fixed delivery deadlines for modification and
customisation requests, as the CRM follows a strict version-control system. All
modification-request deadlines may be revised by Licensor from time to time.
- Any modifications to the Software required by Licensee will only be
undertaken by Licensor's Designated Developers.
- All error corrections, bug fixes, patches, updates or other
modifications shall be the sole property of Licensor.
18Copies & Database
- Except as specifically set out herein, no Software or Documentation
provided by Licensor in human-readable form, such as written or printed documents, shall
be copied in whole or in part by Licensee without Licensor's prior written consent.
- Except as specifically set out herein, any Software provided in
machine-readable form may not be copied by Licensee in whole or in part.
- On termination of the contract between Licensee and a Branch Office,
the Branch Office/sub-agent's account must be deactivated, with reasonable notice given.
Database records stored on a Branch Office/sub-agent's account can be transferred to a
portable storage device for a nominal fee of USD 500, after clearing any outstanding
dues. Any account user can download the database in CSV or XLS format from the account
itself, wherever applicable.
19Protection of Software
- Licensee agrees to respect, and not to remove, obliterate or cancel
from view, any copyright, trademark, confidentiality or other proprietary notice, mark
or legend appearing on the Software or its output, and to reproduce and include the same
on each account of the Software.
- Licensee agrees not to modify, reverse engineer, disassemble, or
decompile the Software, or any portion of it.
- Licensee further acknowledges that all copies of the Software, in any
form, provided by Licensor or made by Licensee, are the sole property of Licensor and/or
its suppliers. Licensee has no right, title or interest in the Software or any copies of
it, except as provided in this Agreement, and shall secure and protect it consistent
with maintaining Licensor's proprietary rights.
20Modifications to this Agreement
The Aabroada CRM is owned and managed by Licensor, including its personal representatives,
investors, successors, predecessors and permitted assigns. In the event of a change of
ownership or management, the terms will continue to apply. Subscribed users will be informed
via registered e-mail of any change of ownership, jurisdiction, or terms. Licensor holds the
right to make changes to these terms without any prior notice to, or consent from, Licensee.
21Signatories
The signatories to this Agreement warrant that they are duly authorised to bind their
respective employers, owners and investors — Licensor and Licensee — and accept these terms
and conditions by publishing and accepting them digitally on https://www.uniagents.com, during registration of the account on: