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Terms of Service For 2ndSite Application, Web Site and Services

Last Updated: August 23, 2006

THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into between 2NDSITE INC. ("2NDSITE INC.") and the SUBSCRIBER ("SUBSCRIBER") with respect to the service known as 2ndSite ("2ndSite") which is owned by 2NDSITE INC. and which is a computer on-line service in which SUBSCRIBER shall have the right to operate its own system. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, 2NDSITE INC. authorizes SUBSCRIBER to access and utilize 2ndSite throughout the term of this Agreement.

1. 2ndSite. Throughout the term of this Agreement, SUBSCRIBERS shall be permitted to provide password access to 2ndSite to that number of users ("USERS") for which Subscriber has paid the required fee in order for USERS to perform such activities as creating invoices, sharing files, sending e-mails and managing staff and clients and such other lawful purposes as 2ndSite permits. 2NDSITE INC. may, without advance notice or liability, add, discontinue, or revise any aspect of 2ndSite, including, without limitation, such aspects as scope of service, availability of service, time of service availability, or the hardware and/or software required for SUBSCRIBER to access and use 2ndSite, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2. SUBSCRIBER Equipment and Remote Connect Charges. SUBSCRIBER shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining, at its own expense, all computer hardware, software, communication equipment, internet access accounts and access lines necessary to access and utilize 2ndSite.

3. User Passwords and Use Thereof. All USERS will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their passwords and SUBSCRIBER will be responsible for all activities and charges resulting from the use of their edition of 2ndSite, including unauthorized use.

4. Conduct of SUBSCRIBER. SUBSCRIBER agrees that all USERS authorized by SUBSCRIBER to access 2ndSite shall use 2ndSite only for lawful purposes. SUBSCRIBER and its USERS will not post or transmit on or through 2ndSite any libelous, obscene, or otherwise unlawful information of any kind, and they will not engage in any conduct involving 2ndSite that would constitute a criminal offense or give rise to civil liability under any local, provincial, state, federal or other law or regulation and SUBSCRIBER and its USERS will not upload, post, reproduce or distribute to or through 2ndSite any material protected by copyright, privacy or other proprietary right without first obtaining the written permission of the owner thereof. Any complaint with regard to "SPAM" may result in the immediate termination of Subscribers access to 2ndSite. SUBSCRIBER acknowledges that 2ndSite, 2ndSite software and software accessible through 2ndSite contain copyrighted and other proprietary and confidential information and material, and SUBSCRIBER and its USERS will respect all such proprietary rights and take such precautions as may be reasonably necessary to protect private, confidential and other proprietary information and material from unauthorized use or disclosure.

5. Accuracy and Validity of Information and Opinions. 2NDSITE INC. will make a reasonable effort to ensure that information it contributes to 2ndSite is timely and accurate. However, 2NDSITE INC. does not endorse or warrant and assumes no responsibility whatsoever for the timeliness, accuracy, reliability, completeness or usefulness of any statement, opinion, advice, service or other information contributed to 2ndSite.

5.1 2NDSITE INC. and its established ground mail partner, will make a reasonable effort to ensure that deliverability is timely and accurate. However, 2NDSITE INC. does not endorse or warrant and assumes no responsibility whatsoever for timeliness, accuracy, reliability, and completeness of invoice ground mail delivery.

6. Monitoring of 2ndSite. 2NDSITE INC. may, in its discretion, monitor 2ndSite and SUBSCRIBERS and USER'S use thereof to determine and ensure compliance with this Agreement and to protect itself and other USERS of 2ndSite from fraudulent, unlawful, dangerous or abusive use of 2ndSite. 2NDSITE INC. may also intercept and disclose any content, record, use or other information to the extent reasonably necessary to protect the rights of 2NDSITE INC., for mechanical or service quality control as permitted by law, or to comply with any law, regulation, or governmental request. 2NDSITE INC. may also, in its discretion, review, edit, refuse to post or remove any material or information submitted or transmitted to 2ndSite. 2NDSITE INC. will not, however, intentionally intercept or disclose any private e-mail message unless required or permitted by law to do so, and 2NDSITE INC. shall be under no obligation to monitor, review, screen, edit or otherwise control any information or material contributed to 2ndSite.

7. 2ndSite Licenses. 2NDSITE INC. hereby grants to SUBSCRIBER a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use 2ndSite and to have its USERS use 2ndSite in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. SUBSCRIBER agrees to respect the copyright and other proprietary rights of third party licensors of 2ndSite and to abide by the terms of license agreements applicable thereto and to ensure that its USERS also abide by the terms of license agreements applicable thereto.

7.1 Throughout the term of this Agreement, SUBSCRIBER and its USERS may use 2ndSite solely for the purpose for which it is intended and SUBSCRIBER may use 2ndSite for the number of USERS for which SUBSCRIBER has paid the applicable fee to 2NDSITE INC. If subscriber exceeds paid for file sharing capacity or monthly bandwidth (20 times total file sharing capacity), Subscriber shall automatically be billed for such additional file sharing capacity and/or related bandwidth charges at the rate posted on www.secondsite.biz from time to time.

7.2 2NDSITE INC. is the copyright owner of 2ndSite. The technical procedures, processes, methods of operation, and concepts which are embodied within 2ndSite are trade secret information of 2NDSITE INC. and/or its licensor(s). This license is not a sale of a copy of 2ndSite and does not render SUBSCRIBER or its USERS the owner of a copy of 2ndSite. Ownership of 2ndSite and all components and copies thereof shall at all times remain with 2NDSITE INC. and its licensor(s), regardless of who may be deemed the owner of the tangible media in or on which 2ndSite may be copied, encoded or otherwise fixed. However all data and files submitted by SUBSCRIBER and its USERS to 2ndSite shall at all times be the property of SUBSCRIBER.

7.3 SUBSCRIBER and its USERS may not make any copies of 2ndSite. SUBSCRIBER will make all reasonable efforts to prevent any unauthorized copying of 2ndSite or disclosure or use of 2NDSITE INC.'s or any third party licensor's trade secret information, and SUBSCRIBER will advise its USERS who are permitted access to 2ndSite of he restrictions upon duplication, reverse engineering, disclosure and use contained in this Agreement. SUBSCRIBER will be liable for any unauthorized copying, reverse engineering, disclosure and/or use by its USERS, employees or agents.

7.4 SUBSCRIBER will not lease, rent, sell, pledge, assign, sublicense, loan or otherwise transfer to any third party any part of 2ndSite or any copy thereof or any of SUBSCRIBER'S rights under this Agreement without the prior written consent of 2NDSITE INC.

7.5 Subject to the limitations of paragraph 11, 2NDSITE INC. will indemnify SUBSCRIBER and hold SUBSCRIBER harmless against costs, expenses and liabilities upon any claim by any third party that 2ndSite infringes or violates any copyright, trademark or trade secret rights of such third party, provided that: a) SUBSCRIBER notifies 2NDSITE INC. within seven (7) days in writing of any notice of any such claim; b) SUBSCRIBER cooperates with 2NDSITE INC. in all reasonable respects in connection with the investigation and defense of any such claim; c) 2NDSITE INC. shall have sole control of the defense of any action on any such claim and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; and d) should 2ndSite become, or in 2NDSITE INC.'s opinion be likely to become, the subject of a claim of copyright, patent or trademark infringement or trade secret misappropriation, SUBSCRIBER will permit 2NDSITE INC., at 2NDSITE INC.'s option and expense, either to: i) procure for SUBSCRIBER the right to continue using 2ndSite, ii) replace or modify the same so that it becomes non-infringing; or iii) terminate this license insofar as the use of 2ndSite is concerned, and refund to SUBSCRIBER the proportionate amount of prepayment fee paid to 2NDSITE INC. for the period for which such payment has not been earned. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, however, 2NDSITE INC. shall have no obligation or liability to SUBSCRIBER under any provision of this paragraph if any copyright, patent or trademark infringement or trade secret misappropriation claim is based upon the use of 2ndSite in a manner other than that for which it was furnished by 2NDSITE INC. or upon any modification by or for SUBSCIBER, in such a way as to cause it to become infringing.

7.6 If 2ndSite does not conform to and perform substantially in accordance with 2NDSITE INC.'s specifications, 2NDSITE INC. will endeavor to correct any failure of 2ndSite to so conform or perform; provided that: a) SUBSCRIBER gives 2NDSITE INC. written notice of any such claimed failure to so conform or perform within said fifteen (15) day period of the effective date; and b) such failure to so conform or perform is not, in 2NDSITE INC.'s reasonable opinion, a result of any modification of or damage to 2ndSite or its operating environment or of SUBSCRIBER and its USER'S failure to operate 2ndSite in the proper hardware and software environment. SUBSCRIBER'S sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the foregoing warranty shall be that: a) 2NDSITE INC. will endeavor to correct within a reasonable time any reported failure of 2ndSite to substantially conform to or perform substantially in accordance with 2NDSITE INC.'s specifications; or b) in the event that 2NDSITE INC. shall fail or be unable for any reason to correct any failure of 2ndSite to substantially conform to or perform substantially in accordance with 2NDSITE INC.'s specifications, SUBSCRIBER may terminate this license and cease using 2ndSite, and 2NDSITE INC. will refund to User the full amount of any license fee paid to 2NDSITE INC. from the date any error is reported.

8. On-line Software Updates. 2NDSITE INC. may, when feasible, remotely update any version of 2ndSite, either with or without notice to SUBSCRIBERS or its USERS. Such updates may occur automatically or may occur pursuant to prompts which appear on SUBSCRIBERS or its USERS terminal screen during use of 2ndSite. Any updated version of 2ndSite furnished to SUBSCRIBER by 2NDSITE INC. will be subject to all of the same terms and conditions of this license or other license agreement applicable to the version being replaced. 2ndSite may send email communications and intersystem messages to SUBSCRIBERS explaining new features of the 2ndSite software and other news concerning 2NDSITE INC.

9. 2ndSite Help Desk. Throughout the term of this Agreement, 2NDSITE INC. will maintain e-mail support help desk to assist paying SUBSCRIBERS in their use of 2ndSite as posted on www.secondsite.biz.

10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE, 2ndSite, AND INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH 2ndSite ARE FURNISHED BY 2NDSITE INC. AND ACCEPTED BY USER "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. 2NDSITE INC. DOES NOT WARRANT THAT 2ndSite, OR INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH 2ndSite WILL MEET SUBSCRIBER'S REQUIREMENTS, THAT THE OPERATION OF 2ndSite OR 2ndSite WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE, OR THAT ALL FAILURES OF THE 2ndSite TO SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORM TO OR PERFORM SUBSTANTIALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2NDSITE INC.'S SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE CORRECTED. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN SUCH WARRANTIES, IF ANY, AS MAY BE PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTY VENDORS OF EQUIPMENT OR SOFTWARE UTILIZED IN CONNECTION WITH 2ndSite, THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF 2ndSite, AND INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH 2ndSite IS WITH SUBSCRIBER.

11. LIMITATION OF 2NDSITE INC. LIABILITY. IN NO EVENT WILL 2NDSITE INC. BE LIABLE TO SUBSCRIBER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, LOST DATA, OR OTHER SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY INFORMATION, PRODUCT OR SERVICE FURNISHED OR TO BE FURNISHED BY 2NDSITE INC. UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE THEREOF, EVEN IF 2NDSITE INC. HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE, AND THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF 2NDSITE INC. UPON ANY CLAIMS HOWSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY INFORMATION, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FURNISHED OR TO BE FURNISHED BY 2NDSITE INC. UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL IN ANY EVENT BE ABSOLUTELY LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID TO 2NDSITE INC. BY SUBSCRIBER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT NOTHING IN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL OPERATE TO RELIEVE 2NDSITE INC. FROM LIABILITY FOR ITS OWN WILLFUL OR WANTON RECKLESSNESS OR INTENTIONAL TORTS.

12. Throughout the Term of this agreement and for a period of one and one half years from the date of its termination, SUBSCRIBER, or any of its USERS, shall not develop a service or software that competes with, or is similar to, 2ndSite without the express written approval of 2NDSITE INC. directors.

13. Term and Termination. This Agreement shall be effective immediately and shall continue in effect on a month-to-month basis until terminated as provided herein. Either party may, at its election and in its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement as of the end of any calendar month by written notice to the other party at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of termination. SUBSCRIBER may, at its option, terminate this Agreement effective immediately by written notice to 2NDSITE INC. within thirty (30) days following the date on which access to 2ndSite first becomes available to SUBSCRIBER. 2NDSITE INC. may, at any time, terminate this Agreement and/or terminate SUBSCRIBER'S access to any or all of 2ndSite without advance notice if SUBSCRIBER or anyone of its authorized USERS commit any violation of paragraphs 4 or 7 above. Upon termination of this Agreement, SUBSCRIBER will immediately cease and desist from using 2ndSite.

14. 2ndSite Access and Service Fees. SUBSCRIBER will pay to 2NDSITE INC. implementation charges as posted on www.secondsite.biz or as agreed to from time to time. Throughout the term of this Agreement, SUBSCRIBER will pay 2NDSITE INC. a monthly fee determined in accordance with fee schedules established by 2NDSITE INC. for 2ndSite from time to time as posted at www.secondsite.biz. In addition, SUBSCRIBER will pay 2NDSITE INC. at the rates specified in such fee schedules for file storage in any given month beyond the amount included in the basic subscribed services. SUBSCRIBER will also pay or reimburse 2NDSITE INC. for all sales, use, excise, and other taxes and governmental charges including GST (other than income taxes) which 2NDSITE INC. is at any time required to pay or collect in connection with the furnishing of 2ndSite under this Agreement. SUBSCRIBER's credit card will be charged for the monthly fees and other charges to be paid under this Agreement. PLEASE NOTE credit card statements will indicate that charges are paid to ANICON. If SUBSCRIBER gives written notice of termination of this Agreement within thirty (30) days following the date on which access to 2ndSite first becomes available to SUBSCRIBER, 2NDSITE INC. will credit SUBSCRIBER'S account for all installation and basic monthly service fees incurred up to the date on which such notice of termination is received except for customized web site installation charges, which shall not be refunded. Payment terms of all charges by 2NDSITE INC. to SUBSCRIBER under this Agreement are net thirty (30) days from date of charge. Any amount not paid when due will accrue a finance charge at the rate of two percent (2%) per month (26.82% per year), or the highest rate permitted by law, whichever is less, until fully paid.

14.1 All Ground Mail Stamps purchased are non-transferable and non-refundable. You will not receive repayment for stamps you do not use.

15. Change in Monthly Fees. 2NDSITE INC. may change the amount of the monthly basic service and other fees to be paid by SUBSCRIBER by giving at least forty-five (45) days prior written notice thereof to paying SUBSCRIBER.

16. Financial Information. All financial information submitted via 2ndSite by SUBSCRIBER shall at no time be the responsibility of 2NDSITE INC. in any fashion whatsoever and may be shared with such financial institution as may be required.

17. Credit Card Information. 2NDSITE does not store the credit card information of USERS UNLESS the SUBSCRIBER inputs credit card data into the auto billing feature within 2NDSITE’s recurring profiles module. SUBSCRIBERS, who enable auto billing and choose to store the credit card information of their USERS, are responsible for the security of that credit card information. When storing credit card information using the 2NDSITE recurring profiles module SUBSCRIBERS acknowledge that they are aware of, and accept as satisfactory, 2NDSITE’s credit card protection procedures. To safeguard credit card information, 2NDSITE encrypts all stored credit card numbers, uses a restrictive firewall to protect stored data and uses 128 bit SSL certificates to encrypt data during transfer between web browsers and the 2NDSITE databases. When storing credit card information using the 2NDSITE recurring profiles module, the responsibility for the security of any credit card information stored by 2NDSITE on behalf of its SUBSCRIBERS is solely the responsibility of the 2NDSITE SUBSCRIBER. 2NDSITE is not responsible for the security of any credit data and SUBSCRIBERS indemnify and save harmless 2NDSITE from any claim or demand resulting from the theft or loss of any credit card information. Credit card data is provided by the SUBSCRIBERS and their USERS of 2NDSITE who are responsible for its protection.

18. Manner of Giving Notice. Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement may be by e-mail properly addressed to the intended recipient. Notice under paragraph 14 may also be given by posting bulletins on www.secondsite.biz.

19. Non-Waiver. The failure by either party at any time to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement or any right or remedy available hereunder or at law or in equity, or to exercise any option herein provided, shall not constitute a waiver of such provision, right, remedy or option or in any way affect the validity of this Agreement. The waiver of any default by either party shall not be deemed a continuing waiver, but shall apply solely to the instance to which such waiver is directed.

20. Severability and Choice of Law. Every provision of this Agreement shall be construed, to the extent possible, so as to be valid and enforceable. If any provision of this Agreement so construed is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable, such provision shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement shall in all respects be governed by and interpreted, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws applicable in the Province of Ontario, Canada, and the parties hereto irrevocable submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario.

21. Assignment and Binding Effect. 2NDSITE INC. may assign, delegate and/or otherwise transfer this Agreement or its rights and obligations hereunder to any person or entity. SUBSCRIBER may not assign, delegate or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of 2NDSITE INC.. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

22. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding between 2NDSITE INC. and SUBSCRIBER regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior representations, advertisements, statements, proposals, negotiations, discussions, understandings, or agreements regarding the same subject matter. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by a writing signed by the party against whom the same is sought to be enforced.

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