1.
Copy Approval
Advertiser
must deliver to DTMGroup.com (“DTM Group”) the content
of the advertisement Advertiser is contracting DTM Group to broadcast
(the “Copy”) no less than three (3) days prior to the
desired email broadcast date. All Copy shall be subject to DTM Group’s
approval. DTM Group reserves the right to reject any Copy that advertises
or promotes any product or service involving illegal activity, illegal
products, illegal product paraphernalia, sexual paraphernalia, adult
films or other media, gambling, weapons, illicit activities, chain
letters, pyramid fund raising, or similar types of material. By reserving
this right, DTM Group shall not be legally obligated for any failure
to advise Advertiser of the nature of any such Copy.
2.
Details of Broadcast
The
email messages broadcast by DTM Group shall identify the source of the
recipient’s data collection and shall contain an opt-out feature
that allows the recipient to electronically communicate his desire to
be removed from the DTM Group (or affiliate) database.
3.
Hardware, Software and Database
DTM
Group shall obtain and maintain the computer hardware and software necessary
to perform its obligations under these Terms and Conditions. Such hardware
and software shall not be dedicated hardware or software. Nothing in
these Terms and Conditions shall grant any right, title or interest
in or to the DTM Group (or affiliate) database, hardware or software.
4.
Payment
Advertiser
shall pay in full the fees charged by DTM Group in the invoice. If Advertiser
fails to pay the full amount of the charges detailed in any DTM Group
invoice within thirty (30) days of such invoice, the unpaid amounts
of such invoice shall accrue interest at a rate of 18% per annum. Additionally,
Advertiser agrees to pay all of DTM Group’s cost of collection
of such charges, including without limitation DTM Group’s reasonable
attorneys’ fees.
5.
Late Fees
In
addition to the terms described in Section 4, if Advertiser fails to
pay the full amount of the charges detailed in any DTM Group invoice
within thirty (30) days of such invoice, Advertiser shall pay DTM Group
a Late Fee in the amount of 5% of the charges detailed in such DTM Group
invoice.
6.
Indemnification
Advertiser
shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless DTM Group against all third
party claims, actions and liabilities (including all reasonable costs,
expenses and attorneys’ fees) arising from or in connection with
(a) Advertiser’s product(s), services or the content of the Advertiser’s
copy, including without limitation any claim alleging any violation
of any third party’s intellectual property rights; or (b) Advertiser’s
breach of any of its obligations, representations or warranties under
these Terms and Conditions. DTM Group shall promptly notify Advertiser
in writing of all such claims and shall accommodate Advertiser’s
reasonable requests for cooperation and information.
7.
WARRANTIES
DTM
Group MAKES NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER AS TO THE EMAIL ADVERTISEMENTS, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED. THIRD PARTIES PROVIDE THE EMAIL ADVERTISEMENTS ON AN “AS
IS” BASIS. DTM Group EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES THAT COULD
BE IMPLIED IN CONTRACT, IN LAW OR IN EQUITY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
QUALITY, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY OR PERFORMANCE OR ARISING
FROM USAGE OF TRADE, COURSE OF DEALING OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.
8.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IN
NO EVENT SHALL DTM Group BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE (INCLUDING
LOST PROFITS). THE LIMIT OF DTM Group’S LIABILITY (WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR BY STATUTE OR
OTHERWISE) FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SHALL NOT IN THE AGGREGATE EXCEED THE FEES PAID TO DTM Group UNDER THE
INVOICE.
9.
Force Majeure
Neither
party shall be liable for delays or nonperformance of these Terms and
Conditions caused by strike, fire or accidents, nor shall either party
be liable for delay or nonperformance caused by lack of availability
of materials, fuel or utilities or for any other cause beyond its control.
10.
Assignment
Neither
party may assign its rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions
without the prior written consent of the other party.
11.
Relationship of the Parties
The
parties are independent contracting entities, and there is no partnership
or agency relationship between them.
12. Entire Agreement
Except
as expressly modified or supplemented by a writing executed by both
parties, the Terms and Conditions described herein and in the invoice
specifically incorporating these Terms and Conditions are the only representations,
warranties, and understandings between the parties with respect to the
products and/or services described herein. In the event of any conflict
between these Terms and Conditions and any other document (including,
without limitation, the Invoice and any Advertiser invoice, insertion
order, or purchase order), the provisions of these Terms and Conditions
shall govern. The waiver of any right, breach, or default shall not
constitute a waiver of any other right or of any subsequent breach or
default.
13. Disputes
Each
party hereby waives any right to a trial by jury in the event of any
controversy or claim relating to these Terms and Conditions. The law
of the State of Florida shall apply to any resulting claim or action,
and the exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any proceeding brought
pursuant to these Terms and Conditions shall be Palm Beach County, Florida.
14.
Severability
Should any provisions of these Terms and Conditions be found invalid
or unenforceable, all such provisions are to be enforced to the maximum
extent permitted by law, and beyond such extent shall be deemed severed
from these Terms and Conditions without affecting the validity or enforceability
of any other provision
15.
Headings
The
headings of these Terms and Conditions are for convenience only and
shall not be used to construe the meaning of this Agreement.