The App Shed – Terms & Conditions

1. BASIS OF AGREEMENT

1.1 Where an App (as specified in the applicable ordering document) is supplied to Customer the terms of this Agreement shall govern access to and use of the said App.
1.2 The following definitions apply to this Agreement:
“Agreement” means (subject to clause 8.1.1) the terms and conditions set out in this document (“Terms and Conditions”); the applicable ordering document (together with any renewal thereof); and Special Conditions (if any) agreed between Supplier and Customer. In case of conflict between the documents comprising this Agreement, the documents comprising the Agreement shall prevail in the following order of precedence: 1. Order Form; 2. Special Conditions; 3. these Terms and Conditions.
“Charges” mean the fees payable by Customer for the leasing of the App as specified in the applicable ordering document.
“Customer” means entity specified as the customer on the applicable ordering document.
“Competitor” shall mean a third party that is regularly engaged in the business of developing or marketing software that performs the same or similar functions as one or more of the modules of the App licensed hereunder by Customer.
“Control”: an entity will be deemed to Control another entity if it has the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of such entity, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.
“Documentation” means the User Guide(s) published from time to time for the relevant App on theappshed.co.uk.
“Initial Subscription Period” means the period from the Start Date to the Initial Expiry as specified in the applicable ordering document; where the Start Date for the App has for any reason to be adjusted, Supplier may at its discretion either a) adjust the Initial Subscription Period to run from the revised Start Date or b) reduce it and invoice on a pro-rata basis for the reduced period.
“Renewal Period” means each successive 12 month period (or such other period as the parties may agree) following the expiry of the Initial Subscription Period.
“Special Conditions” means individually negotiated variations, amendments and/or additions to these Terms and Conditions or those of an ordering document and are deemed to be included in this Agreement.
“Start Date” in respect of each App licensed means the later of (a) the date specified as the date on which access to the App is intended to start and (b) the actual date on which access to that App is given.
“Supplier” means The Apps Shed Ltd (Company No. 10179271). Registered in England and Wales. Registered office: 18 Sunningdale Green, Darlington, DL1 3SB.
“Term” in respect of each App licensed comprises the Initial Subscription Period and any Renewal Period in relation to that App.
“Trial Period” means a period during which Customer may trial the Software without charge (unless otherwise agreed), the length of which will be notified to Customer.
“Updates” mean any periodic App releases, if any, for purposes of 1) providing minor enhancements and/or improvements, patches, fixes, or the like to the App; or 2) resolving technological issues related to Customer’s then-current Version of the App.
“User” means clientele of Customer and the Customer, to use the App as more particularly specified in the applicable ordering document.
“Version” means a new release of the App (outside a point release) that includes a major revision, alteration, improvement, modification, or the like, to the current App release.

2. APP LICENCE

2.1 Grant
Supplier grants Customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited licence to use for any number of Users at or via its licensed Site, in Customer’s normal course of business (including the version initially licensed together with any Updates included in the subscription, but excluding any new software feature or substantial additional functionality for which Supplier, in its sole discretion, generally charges customers of the App additional charges). The App is protected by copyright and various UK and international patent applications.
2.2 Source Code
The source code for the App belongs to Supplier and will not be made available to the Customer, nor any external party to Supplier. All copying is prohibited.
2.3 Other Restrictions
Customer may not publish, transmit, retransmit, disseminate, broadcast, circulate, sell, resell, loan, lease, distribute or transfer Software or copies to third parties, nor reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or otherwise attempt to discern the source code of the components of the App. Customer may not use App, nor allow App to be used, to provide data management or processing services for third parties. Customer may not reproduce all or any portion of the App (except as expressly permitted herein) or any accompanying Documentation, or modify, translate or otherwise create derivative works of the App. Customer agrees to notify its employees and agents who may have access to App of the restrictions contained herein and to ensure their compliance with these restrictions.
2.4 Title
Customer hereby acknowledges and agrees that all right, title and interest in and to the App, the Documentation and any other related materials are, and shall remain, vested solely in Supplier, and Customer shall not hold itself out as having any ownership or other rights with respect thereto, except as specifically granted hereunder. Except as expressly permitted herein, Customer agrees that it shall make no use of the App, the Documentation or any other related materials without Supplier’s prior written consent. Any and all goodwill associated with such rights shall inure directly and exclusively to the benefit of Supplier.

3. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

3.1 Supplier acknowledges that any documents, the contents thereof, or other proprietary or confidential materials expressly designated as confidential that are provided to Supplier by Customer during the Term of this Agreement (“Customer Confidential Information”) are valuable assets of Customer. Supplier will take reasonable steps to ensure that the Customer Confidential Information is not used or disclosed except as expressly permitted by this Agreement. Supplier will not permit any unaffiliated third party access to, in any manner, the Customer Confidential Information, except as provided in this Agreement. Customer Confidential Information shall not include information that consists of ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques relating to the enhancement, customisation, installation or implementation of the App.
3.2 Customer acknowledges and agrees that the App constitutes a valuable proprietary product of Supplier and that the App, together with the terms of this Agreement, shall be referred to as the “Supplier Confidential Information.” Customer will take reasonable steps to ensure that the Supplier Confidential Information is not used or disclosed except as expressly permitted by this Agreement. Customer will not permit any third party access to, in any manner, the Supplier Confidential Information, except as provided in this Agreement. Customer may permit its independent contractors access to the Supplier Confidential Information to the extent necessary for such contractor’s provision of services to Customer if such contractor executes a confidentiality agreement with Customer or Supplier which prohibits the contractor from using or disclosing the Supplier Confidential Information; provided, however, that such independent contractors may not include any Competitor.

4. CHARGES

4.1 The Charges payable by Customer for use of the App will be as specified in the applicable ordering document and will cover the App licence, maintenance, and support services as provided in clauses 11 and 12 of this Agreement.
Charges and modifications
4.2.1 Except in the event of early termination of this Agreement as permitted herein, Customer shall pay the Charges for the App for the Initial Subscription Period and any Renewal Period (and Trial Period where so agreed) or as otherwise provided for by this clause 6.
4.2.2 Where Customer requests access to any App for an Additional Site, each Additional Site will be charged for as an additional Subscription.
4.2.3 Each Additional Site fee will be billed to Customer as for an additional Subscription.
4.2.4 The parties agree to enter into good faith negotiations regarding this Agreement (including the financial provisions) if either party deems there is a material change in Customer’s organisational structure, including, but not limited to mergers, acquisitions, a significant increase in the number of relevant personnel at a site, divestitures or downsizing.
Notification of Proposed Charges for Renewal Period
4.2.5 Where Supplier wishes to make no increase in the Charges for a Renewal Period then unless notice of termination is served by Customer in accordance with clause 7.2.3, then the Term shall be deemed to be extended for the Renewal Period.
4.2.6 Where Supplier wishes to modify the Charges for the Renewal Period (“Proposed Charges”) in respect of any App, Supplier will endeavour to issue Customer with a renewal notification specifying the Proposed Charges for each relevant App (“Renewal Notification”) not less than 1 calendar month before the end of the Initial Subscription Period (or Renewal Period, if applicable).
4.2.7 Customer is deemed to agree to extend the Agreement for the Renewal Period and to pay the Proposed Charges for each relevant App for the Renewal Period, either:
(a) on the expiry of the “Objection Deadline” (being 1 calendar month after the date of the Renewal Notification, unless Supplier has prior to that date received notice in writing that Customer does not accept the Proposed Charges); or
(b) after bona fide discussions as provided for by clause 4.2.9, have resulted in agreement on the Proposed Charges;
whichever is the later, and thereafter these Proposed Charges shall not amount to a Detrimental Amendment for the purposes of clause 7.2.1 hereof.
4.2.8 Where, on expiry of the Initial Subscription Period or Renewal Period (as applicable), the Objection Deadline has not elapsed, Supplier shall have the option to continue supplying each relevant App on the terms of this Agreement until the Objection Deadline elapses and shall be entitled to invoice Customer for Charges incurred at the existing rates. On expiry of the Objection Deadline, unless clause 4.2.9 applies, Supplier shall be entitled to invoice for the additional amounts due in respect of the period between the start of the Renewal Period and the expiry of the Objection Deadline.
4.2.9 Where, on expiry of the Objection Deadline, the Proposed Charges are under active bona fide discussion between the parties, Supplier shall:
(a) whilst, in Supplier’s reasonable opinion, such discussions are proceeding without undue delay, continue supplying each relevant App on the terms of this Agreement during that period and to bill Customer for Charges incurred at the existing rates;
(b) be entitled, once agreement has been reached on Proposed Charges, to invoice for the additional amounts due in respect of the period between the start of the Renewal Period and such agreement being reached; and
(c) in the event that such agreement is not reached within a reasonable period, at Supplier’s sole discretion have the right to require and Customer shall cease all use of the App.
Billing and Payment
4.2.10 All Charges are exclusive of applicable sales, use, value added, personal property and other taxes, which are additionally payable by Customer.
4.2.11 All Telecoms, WiFi and Data charges incurred in using any App are the responsibility of User.
4.2.12 Customer will pay any undisputed invoice rendered by Supplier in full within 7 days of invoice date.
4.2.13 If full payment is not made by the due date, except to the extent that any part non-payment relates to a bona fides disputed invoice, without prejudice to any rights or remedies otherwise available, Supplier reserves (a) the right to charge interest on the outstanding balance of all overdue sums at the rate of 3% per annum above the current base rate at Barclays Bank or the maximum interest rate permitted by law, whichever is the greater and (b) the right to require and Customer shall cease all use of the App.

5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

5.1 Warranties
5.1.1 Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, the App is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, omissions, completeness, currentness and delays. Customer agrees that outputs from the App will not, under any circumstances, be considered legal or professional advice and are not meant to replace the experience and sound professional judgment of professional advisors in full knowledge of the circumstances and details of any matter on which advice is sought.
5.1.2 Supplier warrants to Customer that it holds itself the necessary rights to grant the rights specified in this Agreement and that it has authority to enter into this Agreement with Customer.

5.2 Exclusion of liability
5.2.1 Neither Supplier, its Affiliates nor any licensors of the foregoing make any warranty that access to any App will be uninterrupted, secure, complete or error free.
5.2.2 Other than in respect of the warranty given in Clause 5.1.2 and 6.1 Supplier shall not be liable in contract, tort, delict or otherwise for any loss of whatsoever kind howsoever arising suffered in connection with the App.
5.2.3 Supplier shall not be liable in contract, tort, delict or otherwise for any loss of revenue, business, anticipated savings or profits, loss of goodwill or data or for any indirect or consequential loss whatsoever, howsoever arising suffered in connection with the App.
5.2.4 Without prejudice to the generality of clauses 5.2.1 to 5.2.3, in no event shall Supplier, its Affiliates and/or the licensors of the foregoing be liable to Customer for any claim(s) relating in any way to:
(a) Customer’s inability or failure to perform legal or other research related work or to perform such legal or other research or related work properly or completely, even if assisted by Supplier, its Affiliates and/or licensors of the foregoing or any decision made or action taken by Customer in reliance on the App; or
(b) any lost profits (whether direct or indirect) or any consequential, exemplary, incidental, indirect or special damages relating in whole or in part to Customers’ rights under this Agreement or use of or inability to use the App even if Suppliers, its Affiliates and/or licensors of the foregoing have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
5.2.5 Other than in respect of the warranty given in Clause 5.1.2 and 6.1 Supplier will have no liability whatsoever for any liability of Customer to any third party which might arise.
5.2.6 Customer shall accept sole responsibility for and Supplier shall not be liable for the use of the App by Customer, or any User and Customer shall hold Supplier harmless and fully indemnified against any claims, costs, damages, loss and liabilities arising out of any such use.
5.2.7 Nothing in this Agreement confers or purports to confer on any third party any benefit or any right to enforce any term of this Agreement.

5.3 Limitation of Liability
5.3.1 Other than in respect of the warranty given in Clause 5.1.2 and 6.1, Customer’s exclusive remedy and Supplier’s, (its Affiliates’ and/or licensors of the foregoing entire liability under this Agreement if any, for any claim(s) for damages relating to the Software made against them individually or jointly whether based in contract or negligence shall be limited to the aggregate amount of the Charges paid by Customer relative to the specific aspect of the App which is the basis of the claim(s) during the 12 month period preceding the event giving rise to such claim.
5.3.2 None of the terms of this Agreement shall operate to:
(a) exclude or restrict liability for fraud or for death or personal injury resulting from the negligence of Supplier or its Affiliates or the appointed agents or employees of Supplier or its Affiliates whilst acting in the course of their employment; or
(b) affect statutory rights where this Agreement is entered into as a consumer transaction.
5.3.3 Except for claims relating to non-payment of the Charges or improper use of the App, no claim regardless of form which in any way arises out of this Agreement may be made, nor action based upon such claim brought, by either party to this Agreement more than one year after the basis for the claim becomes known to the party desiring to assert it.

5.4 Failures Not Caused by Supplier
Supplier will not be responsible to the extent that the App fails to perform due to one or more of the following: (1) the malfunction of software not provided by Supplier (2) the malfunction of hardware, (3) Customer’s negligence or fault, (4) Customer’s failure to follow the instructions set forth in the Documentation, (5) material changes in the operating environment not authorised by Supplier, (6) modifications to or changes in the App not made or suggested by Supplier. If Supplier discovers that a failure is caused by one of the above, Supplier reserves the right to charge Customer for its work in investigating such failure. At Customer’s request and at a fee to be agreed upon, Supplier will thereafter assist Customer in resolving such failure.

5.5 Exclusive Remedies
The remedies in clauses 5 (Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability), 6 (Infringement Claims), 7 (Term and Termination), 9.4 (Remedies) and 10.3 (Remedies) are Customer’s exclusive remedies and are in lieu of all other legal or equitable remedies and all liabilities or obligations on the part of Supplier for damages (except for death and personal injury) arising out of, relating to, or in connection with this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the licensing, delivery, installation, use or performance of the App or the integration of the App with other software or hardware.

6. INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS

6.1 Supplier warrants to Customer that no App to which Customer has subscribed, nor its features infringe any industrial or intellectual property rights of any third party.
6.2 Customer shall promptly inform Supplier if Customer becomes aware of:
(a) any unauthorised use of the App;
(b) any actual, threatened, or suspected infringement of any intellectual property of Supplier, its Affiliates and/or licensors of the foregoing in the App which comes to Customer’s notice; and
(c) any claim by any third party coming to its notice that the App infringes the intellectual property or other rights of any other person.
6.3 Customer shall at the request and expense of Supplier do all such things as may be reasonably required to assist Supplier in taking or resisting proceedings in relation to any infringement or claim referred to in this clause and in maintaining the validity and enforceability of the intellectual property of Supplier, its Affiliates and/or licensors of the foregoing in the App.
6.4 In the event a claim of infringement is made against Supplier or Customer with respect to the App, Supplier, for the purpose of settling such claim, may, at its option, in respect of such allegedly infringing App:
(i) substitute fully equivalent non-infringing software; or
(ii) modify the Appso that it no longer infringes but remains functionally equivalent.
If, as a result of such claim, Customer or Supplier is permanently enjoined from using the Software by a final, non-appealable decree from a court of competent jurisdiction, Supplier will take one or both of the actions set forth in (i) and (ii) above or will obtain for Customer at Supplier’s expense the right to continue to use the App.
6.5 Supplier’s obligations to Customer pursuant to this clause 8 is contingent upon Supplier being given prompt notice and control of, and detailed information with regard to, any such claim, suit or proceeding. Customer shall have the right to participate at its own cost in the defence of any such claim or action through legal counsel of its choosing. Customer shall not settle any such claim or action without Supplier’s prior written consent.
6.6 This clause 6 contains Supplier’s entire obligation and the exclusive remedies of Customer with regard to any claimed infringement arising out of or based upon the Software used by Customer.

7. TERM AND TERMINATION

7.1 This Agreement will, once approved by Supplier, commence on the Start Date and shall continue for the Initial Subscription Period and shall then renew for successive Renewal Periods until the end of the final Renewal Period unless earlier termination takes place in accordance with the provisions set out in clause 7.2.
7.2 This Agreement may be terminated by:
7.2.1 Customer on written notice to Supplier after receiving notice of an amendment (as permitted under this Agreement) which is materially detrimental to Customer (“Detrimental Amendment”), which for the avoidance of doubt includes an increase in Charges and/or substantial loss of content or functionality in the App to Customer’s detriment and for which no reasonable substitute is provided), which notice shall not take effect until the date on which such amendment or increase comes into effect; or
7.2.2 either party on written notice to the other if:
(a) the other commits a material breach of this Agreement, provided that where the breach is capable of being remedied then the defaulting party shall have failed to remedy the same within 30 days of receiving notice specifying the breach and requiring its remedy; or
(b) the other is adjudicated bankrupt, enters into liquidation or any arrangement or composition with or assignment for the benefit of its creditors or if a trustee or a receiver or administrator or administrative receiver or receiver and manager is appointed against the whole or any part of its assets or business; or
7.2.3 either party on receipt of written notice by the other of not less than 30 days prior to, but not taking effect until, the expiry of the Initial Subscription Period or current Renewal Period; or
7.2.4 Supplier, with immediate effect, if any organisation, which Supplier acting reasonably determines to be a Competitor of Supplier acquires Control of Customer.
7.3 If at any time Supplier for any reason decides to cease general provision of the App, Supplier may, on providing not less than ninety (90) days’ written notice to Customer, cease to provide any further Maintenance Services (see clause 9).
7.4 Upon termination for whatsoever reason, if Customer has pre-paid any Charges in respect of App being terminated or cancelled Supplier’s sole liability to Customer in respect of such termination shall be to refund the pre-paid Charges in respect of that App for the period following termination to the end of the Term. No such refund shall be required in event of termination for Customer’s breach of this Agreement.
7.5 Expiry or termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to the accrued rights and obligations of the parties.

8. GENERAL PROVISIONS

8.1 Effect of Agreement
This Agreement (including any applicable ordering document) embodies the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes any and all prior understandings and agreements, oral or written, relating to the subject matter. Furthermore, this Agreement supersedes the terms and conditions of any clickthrough agreement associated with the App. Such Special Conditions as are agreed between Supplier and Customer shall apply, subject to clauses 8.1.1 and 8.1.2 for the Term.
8.1.1 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Supplier may amend the terms and conditions of this Agreement (“Amended Terms”) by giving Customer at least 15 days prior written or online notice. Unless Customer is notified to the contrary by Supplier, such Amended Terms shall only apply after the expiry of any Initial Subscription Period, or after the expiry of the current Renewal Period as the case may be.
8.1.2 Where agreed Special Conditions are affected by Amended Terms, the parties shall enter into good faith negotiations and agree amendments to the Special Conditions to reflect the parties intentions. Where agreement cannot be reached, such Amended Terms may amount to a Detrimental Amendment and clause 7.2.1 may apply.
8.1.3 Any other amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.
8.2 Force Majeure
Supplier shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performing hereunder if caused by factors beyond its reasonable control, such as acts of God, acts of any government, war or other hostility, civil disorder, the elements, fire, explosion, power failure, equipment failure, failure of telecommunications or Internet services, industrial or labour dispute, inability to obtain necessary supplies and the like.
8.3 Notices
Except as otherwise provided, all notices and correspondence must be given in writing to Supplier at the Registered Office or such other addresses as may from time to time be notified to Customer in writing; and to Customer at the address set out in the applicable ordering document unless otherwise notified to Supplier in writing.
8.4 Governing Law and Assignment
This Agreement and all matters arising out of it shall, unless otherwise specified on the applicable ordering document or by Supplier in writing, in all respects be governed by the laws of England and Wales and shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. However nothing in this clause shall exclude or limit applicable mandatory local law relating to Customer. Supplier may, upon written notice to Customer, assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights and obligations hereunder either to an Affiliate or to a third party successor to all or substantially all of the business, stock or assets of Supplier’s legal information business, in each case, without the prior consent of Customer. Supplier may without the prior written consent of Customer and without notice assign any benefit or transfer, delegate or sub-contract any of their duties and obligations under this Agreement to any third party, provided that in the case of sub-contracting, Supplier shall remain responsible for the performance by its sub-contractors of such obligations under the Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any part or portion may be assigned, sublicensed or otherwise transferred by Customer without Supplier’s prior written consent. Should any provision of this Agreement be held to be void, invalid, unenforceable or illegal by a court, the validity and enforceability of the other provisions will not be affected thereby. Failure of any party to enforce any provision of this Agreement will not constitute or be construed as a waiver of such provision or of the right to enforce such provision. The headings and captions contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute a part of this Agreement.
8.5 Export Laws
Customer agrees to comply with all relevant export laws and regulations of the United States and other countries (collectively, “Export Laws”) to ensure that no App or any portion of it is exported, directly or indirectly, in violation of Export Laws, and that no access to the specified services is given by Customer to any embargoed country or their nationals, or any other embargoed/denied persons listed from time to time by the United States or other counties. Supplier will not be liable for default or delay caused by Supplier’s efforts to comply with Export Laws. If Export Laws change after signature of this Agreement and such changes materially inhibit or prohibit Supplier from performing its obligations under this Agreement, Supplier will not be liable for their non-performance and either or both Supplier and Customer will have the right to terminate this Agreement with respect to the applicable Software.
8.6. Survival
Clauses 3 (Confidential Information), 5 (Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability), and 8 (General Provisions) shall survive any termination or expiry of this Agreement.

9. MAINTENANCE TERMS

9.1 Maintenance & Support Services
Maintenance & Support Services consist of the following:
9.1.1 Updates. Supplier may provide Updates to and/or new Versions for the App to Customer which shall be included in the Charges. Users will be responsible for installing any such Updates and/or new Versions. However, Supplier will provide technical support via instructional videos on theappshed.co.uk for only the most current Version of the App.
9.1.2 Telephone Support. Supplier will provide telephone support for purposes of handling Customer questions relating to the operation of the App. Telephone support is provided by Supplier’s Customer Training and Support Team see theappshed.co.uk for contact details.
9.2 Supplier’s Obligations
9.2.1 Supplier’s obligations hereunder will extend only to (a) the Updates and Versions of the App provided to Customer by Supplier; and (b) App that has not been modified or altered in any way by anyone other than Supplier.
9.2.2 Maintenance Services will not include services for the items for which Supplier is not responsible set forth in clause 7.4 of this Agreement.
9.3 Customer Obligations.
9.3.1 Cooperation. Customer shall ensure that Supplier’s personnel are provided with such information under Customer’s control as is reasonably necessary to enable Supplier to comply with its obligations hereunder.
9.3.2 Updates and New Versions. In the event that Supplier determines that any of Customer’s reported maintenance problems cannot be resolved due to Customer’s failure to install Updates or procure new Versions of the App, Customer will be given a reasonable opportunity to install such Updates or procure a new Version. If, after such opportunity, Customer fails or otherwise refuses to install such Updates or procure such new Version, Supplier shall be relieved of its obligations under this clause 9.

9.4 Remedies
Customer’s sole remedy for Supplier’s material breach of its obligations under this clause 9 will be to have Supplier re-perform the defective services so that they conform to the specifications provided herein.

10. INSTALLATION AND TRAINING SERVICES.

10.1 Installation of the Software
Installation of all hardware and supporting software so that minimum configuration requirements for installation of the Software are met is the responsibility of User and installation of the App shall also be the responsibility of User.
10.2 Training
Training is not offered.
10.3 Remedies
Customer’s sole remedy for Supplier’s material breach of its obligations under this clause 10 will be to have Supplier re-perform the defective services so that they conform to the specifications provided herein.