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HomeMy Public PortalAbout140_030_EV Project Host Package (Oct2012) editable 'A Project tality NORTH AMERICA Charging Site Host Agreement This Charging Site Host Agreement ("Agreement") is effective as of the date the last party signs this Agreement ("Effective Date") between: ECOtality: Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation, dba ECOtality North America (hereinafter referred to as "ECOtality") 430 South 2nd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85003-2418 -and- Charging Site Host Name: Address: City, State, Zip Code: Contact Name: Phone(s): Email: EVSE: ( ) WE-30Kic ( ) PE-30Kic Site Address: City, State, Zip Code: County: Electrical Utility: Please use Chart on Attachment A to list multiple locations and denote any known special instructions. ECOtality and the Charging Site Host (either individually "Party" or collectively "Parties") agree as follows: 1. Term of Agreement This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue through the end of the EV Project, which is currently scheduled for December 31, 2013 (the "Term"). This Agreement may be terminated early in accordance with the Termination section of this Agreement. 2. Terms and Definitions The definitions for the following terms which are used throughout this Agreement are as follows: Blink Network ECOtality EVSE Network EVSE Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment US Department of Energy project funded through the American Recovery EV Project and Reinvestment Act Charging Site Host Agreement Rev'd Date:5.1.12 Page 1 of 8 CONFIDENTIAL&PROPRIETARY Media Content Video, audio, or print messages, information or advertising displayed on the EVSE, including commercial advertising, graphic wraps, labeling, banner advertisements, and movie clips Periodic Reports Electronic reports provided to EV Project Charging Site Host regarding utilization of charging stations at a frequency more than once Site Location where the EVSE will be used 3. ECOtality Goods and Services In consideration of Charging Site Host's participation in the EV Project and for allowing the collection of the Data, as described below, ECOtality agrees to provide the following goods and services: 1. Provide (Insert Quantity) Level II (240 VAC) EVSE(s)for public use; 2. Support to Charging Site Host for installation of the EVSE at the Sites(s) identified above by ECOtality-qualified and licensed contractors in accordance with local codes, permitting and inspection requirements; 3. All direct costs associated with the delivery, installation and initial setup of the EVSE at the designated Site(s). Should Installation costs exceed $ for a Pedestal EVSE or $ for Wall Mount EVSE, the difference in costs will be the responsibility of the Charging Site Host; 4. Periodic reports on the public utilization of the EVSE; 5. Revenue sharing with Charging Site Host; and 6. Ongoing maintenance of the EVSE, for the Term of the Agreement. 4. EVSE Data Charging Site Host acknowledges that The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has provided funding for the EV Project through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to accelerate the development and production of electric vehicles (EVs) in order to reduce petroleum consumption. In consideration of the Goods and Services provided, and as part of this project, Charging Site Host acknowledges and agrees to allow ECOtality commercially reasonable access to the Equipment at the Site and existing sources of electrical energy in order for ECOtality to collect and transmit EVSE Data regarding public use of the EVSE during the Term of this Agreement. 5. EVSE/Access Revenue Charging Site host acknowledges that ECOtality is providing the initial EVSE as part of a no cost, or reduced-cost, infrastructure pilot program. When revenues are associated with the EVSE access, ECOtality shall share revenues in accordance with a Revenue Sharing Program with the Charging Site Host. 6. Media Content The Parties acknowledge and agree that ECOtality shall have control over the solicitation, contracting, and distribution of any and all Media Content, including but not limited to, any Media Content data transmitted to or from the EVSE and displayed using the EVSE. The Parties will work together in a good faith effort to resolve any objections that the Charging Site Host may have with the subject matter, time of display, and format of Media Content. ECOtality will take reasonable efforts to avoid distributing Media Content which conflicts with Charging Site Host media and advertising at a particular Site. ECOtality shall Charging Site Host Agreement Revd Date:5.1.12 CONFIDENTIAL&PROPRIETARY Page 2 of 8 remove conflicting Media Content within a reasonable period of time upon written notification by Charging Site Host. 7. Charging Site Host's Representations and Warranties Charging Site Host covenants to ECOtality that the Charging Site Host: a) Upon reasonable notice will allow ECOtality and its contractors reasonable access to the EVSE in order for ECOtality to collect, use, maintain and distribute the data to ECOtality and EV Project partners and participants; b) Will provide access to Charging Site Host's internet service or agree to pay ECOtality a fee for CDMA wireless service to the EVSE; c) Will participate in ECOtality surveys and provide timely response to ECOtality requests for information from Charging Site Host; d) Will provide and maintain supply of electric power to the EVSE and allow both privately owned and car share fleet vehicles to charge at the EVSE; e) Will allow ECOtality to provide Charging Site Host's contact information to their electric utility company to facilitate electrical installation; f) Will allow ECOtality to display advertising on the touch screen in accordance with Section 6, Media Content, above; g) Will not knowingly allow the EVSE to be maintained, opened, modified, reverse engineered, disassembled on the whole or any part thereof in any manner, or repaired by anyone other than ECOtality or its licensed contractors; h) Will not transfer, assign, encumber or pledge the EVSE; i) Assumes all responsibility in obtaining approvals by property owners, landlords, corporate offices and is responsible for approval of the terms and execution of EVSE installation and EVSE siting contracts with ECOtality approved contractor; j) Will use commercially reasonable efforts, but no less than the same standard of care used to secure their own property, to prevent damage and vandalism to the EVSE; and k) Will not uninstall the EVSE. 8. Ownership 8.1. Title to and ownership of the EVSE will be retained by ECOtality through the Term of this Agreement. The software associated with and that operates the EVSE is exclusively owned by ECOtality. All of the information, content, services and software displayed on, transmitted through, or used in connection with the use and operation of the EVSE, including, but not limited to advertising, text, photographs, images, illustrations, video, html, source and object code, software, data, Internet account access, and the like (collectively, the "Content") is owned by ECOtality and its affiliates, licensors, or suppliers. The "Content" is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of the United States of America. Charging Site Host Agreement Revd Date:5.1.12 CONFIDENTIAL&PROPRIETARY Page 3 of 8 8.2. During the term of this Agreement, ECOtality grants to the Charging Site Host a non-exclusive and non-transferable license, to use such software in the form in which it is embedded in the EVSE on the delivery date for use in conjunction with other parts of the EVSE on the condition that the EVSE shall be used for its intended purpose only. Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed as an assignment or transfer of any copyright, design right or other intellectual property rights in such software, all of which rights are owned by the ECOtality. 8.3. Upon the expiration, cancellation or termination of this Agreement, Charging Site Host shall have the option to: (a) Acquire ownership of the EVSE(s) installed at the Sites at no cost to Charging Site Host. ECOtality will execute and deliver a Bill of Sale evidencing such transfer. The delivery of any EVSE video content, EVSE connectivity to the ECOtality charger network, EVSE maintenance and service, or management of unique user access will require a separate license agreement with ECOtality; or (b) allow the EVSE to remain as then installed, owned and operated by ECOtality under a separate maintenance and service agreement with Charging Site Host that will include a lease payment to Charging Site Host revenue share, or similar compensation model, the terms of which will be separately agreed to between the parties. 9. Use of Mark/Advertising ECOtality and Charging Site Host each hereby grant to the other, only during the Term of this Agreement, a nonexclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable license to use the name and marks owned by the Parties: (i) on the EVSEs installed at a Site; (ii) in relation to the advertising and promotion of the EVSEs, the services provided by the EVSEs, and any ancillary goods or services of ECOtality offered at the Sites; and (iii) in relation to advertising and promoting the business relationship between the Parties, including use on websites, software/smart phone applications, or marketing materials. 10. Termination of this Agreement 10.1 Without Cause: This Agreement may be terminated by ECOtality in writing to the Charging Site Host, without cause, at any time and for any reason, including the termination of the EV Project or a reduction in EV Project funding, whereupon the Parties shall be fully released from their respective duties, rights, obligations and liabilities under this Agreement except as provided below. 10.2 For Cause: This Agreement may be terminated in writing by either party for cause if either party violates any term of this Agreement and fails to cure the same within ten (10) days of receiving written notice of such default. Upon such termination of this Agreement for cause, as its sole and exclusive remedy, ECOtality shall have the right, but not the obligation, to disable or remove (at its sole cost and expense) any or all of the EVSE installed at the Location and terminate services to Charging Site Host's. Removal of EVSE includes site restoration to a safe and reasonable condition, but does not include the responsibility to restore the site to the same condition as prior to the installation of the EVSE. In the event that ECOtality does not elect to remove the EVSE within thirty (30) days following such termination, the EVSE shall be deemed abandoned by ECOtality and Charging Site Host shall possess all rights, title, and interest in and to the same. 11. EVSE Maintenance Should the EVSE require maintenance during the Term, Charging Site Host must immediately call the toll-free number listed on the EVSE and report the maintenance requirement to ECOtality. ECOtality will repair or replace, at ECOtality's option, the EVSE or part(s) or component(s) thereof. ECOtality will repair or replace the EVSE at no cost to the Charging Site Host. ECOtality will not be responsible for EVSE damage or failure resulting from Charging Site Host misuse, alteration, accident or repairs/maintenance Charging Site Host Agreement Revd Date:5.1.12 CONFIDENTIAL&PROPRIETARY Page 4 of 8 not performed by ECOtality or its authorized representatives. Repair or replacement of the EVSE for any of these causes shall be at the cost of the Charging Site Host. ECOtality shall have no responsibility for the EVSE, and makes no warranties with respect thereto, following the Term or early termination of this Agreement. 12. Insurance Through the term of this Agreement, the EVSE is insured by ECOtality under its general liability insurance policy. Additionally, ECOtality shall maintain commercial general liability insurance of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage related to operation of the EVSE. 13. Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without reference to its conflict of law rules. Each of the party's consents to the exclusive venue and personal jurisdiction of the courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona. 14. Dispute Resolution Except where necessary to seek injunctive relief to prevent or enjoin loss or harm to Intellectual Property, any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be subject to mandatory confidential mediation for a period of up to thirty days, unless extended mutually by the Parties, by a neutral third party mediator acceptable to both Parties. Any dispute not resolved by such mediation, arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be subject to final and binding arbitration under the then-current Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association; provided that the arbitrator(s) shall be neutral and shall be chosen from a panel of arbitrators knowledgeable in the business of electronics manufacturing. The arbitration shall be held in Phoenix, Arizona, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the Parties. The arbitrator(s) shall not have the power to award punitive or exemplary damages, or any damages which are disclaimed or waived in this Agreement. The decision and award of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding, and the award so rendered may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Where it is necessary for a Party to seek injunctive relief to prevent or enjoin immediate and irreparable loss or harm to Intellectual Property, ECOtality and Charging Site Host hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Arizona or the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and all courts competent to hear any appeal therefrom. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to waive arbitration for any claim other than injunctive relief to the sole extent described herein. 15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY EXCEPT FOR THE WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN FOR THE CHARGING SITE HOST, NO WARRANTY, CONDITION OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, ORAL OR STATUTORY, IS PROVIDED TO THE CHARGING SITE HOST OR ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY, CONDITION OR REPRESENTATION: (A) OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE; (B) THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL BE FREE FROM INFRINGEMENT OR VIOLATION OF ANY RIGHTS, INCLUDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES; OR (C) THAT THE OPERATION OF ANY SOFTWARE SUPPLIED WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. THIS DISCLAIMER AND EXCLUSION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. THE CHARGING SITE HOST'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES HEREUNDER AND THE ONLY LIABILITY OF ECOTALITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT. Charging Site Host Agreement Revd Date:5.1.12 CONFIDENTIAL&PROPRIETARY Page 5 of 8 NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY, OR ANY THIRD PARTY, FOR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR INDIRECT COSTS OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LITIGATION COSTS, LOSS OF DATA, PRODUCTION OR PROFIT ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH COSTS OR DAMAGES. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PROVISION, THE PARTY INCLUDES THE PARTY'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, AFFILIATES, SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, ANY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES BY EITHER PARTY ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO ACTUAL RECOVERIES UNDER SUCH PARTY'S INSURANCE POLICIES. 16. Notices All notices given under this Agreement (each, a "Notice") shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses of the parties as applicable, by one or more of the following methods, (i) given by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, and is deemed given on the third (3rd) business day after the date of posting in a United States Post Office, (ii) given by a nationally recognized overnight courier and is deemed given one day after delivery to the overnight courier, or (iii) given by personal delivery and is deemed given upon receipt by the notified party. At any time, either party may designate in writing to the other party a different notice address. 17. Changes This Agreement cannot be modified or amended except by a written instrument signed by the Parties. 18. Waiver No waiver by either Party of any breach, default or violation of any term, warranty, representation, agreement, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach, default or violation of the same or other term, warranty, representation, agreement, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement. 19. Assignment This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the Parties hereto and their respective successors, and permitted assigns. This Agreement may be assigned by either party only with the prior written consent of the non-assigning party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, except the rights and obligations of either party may be assigned to another entity in connection with reorganization, merger, consolidation, acquisition, divestiture, or other restructuring. Any assignment which does not satisfy the requirement of the preceding sentence shall be null and void. 20. Survival Of Obligations And Liabilities Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve either party of any obligation under this Agreement which expressly or by implication survives termination of this Agreement including its obligations under the following section headings: Insurance, Limitation of Liability, Governing Law, and Dispute Resolution. The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any one or more provisions of this Agreement will not affect or impair the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which will remain in full force and effect. Charging Site Host Agreement Revd Date:5.1.12 CONFIDENTIAL&PROPRIETARY Page 6 of 8 21. Entire Agreement, Relationship This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties relative to the subject matter herein, and supersedes any prior agreements and understandings between the parties relating to such subject matter, whether verbal or written. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same document. The parties agree that signatures transmitted by facsimile or e-mail (electronically scanned) shall be binding as if they were original signatures. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives. Electric Transportation EV Project Charging Site Host Engineering Corporation dba ECOtality North America By: By: Name: Name: Title: Title: Date: Date: Charging Site Host Agreement Revd Date:5.1.12 CONFIDENTIAL&PROPRIETARY Page 7 of 8 ATTACHMENT A Additional Installation Addresses (If Applicable) EVSE: (_) WE-30Kic (_) PE-30Kic Installation Address: City, State, Zip: County: Electrical Utility: EVSE: (_) WE-30Kic (_) PE-30Kic Installation Address: City, State, Zip: County: Electrical Utility: EVSE: (_) WE-30Kic (_) PE-30Kic Installation Address: City, State, Zip: County: Electrical Utility: EVSE: (_) WE-30Kic (_) PE-30Kic Installation Address: City, State, Zip: County: Electrical Utility: Special Instructions (If Applicable) Charging Site Host Agreement Revd Date:5.1.12 CONFIDENTIAL&PROPRIETARY Page 8 of 8 AMENDMENT TO CHARGING SITE HOST AGREEMENT This Amendment(the"Amendment")is made and entered into by and between Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation doing business as ECOtality North America an Arizona corporation (hereinafter known as"ECOtality")with offices at 430 S.2nd Avenue, Phoenix,Arizona 85003 and ("Charging Site Host")for attachment to the Agreement dated , 2012(the"Agreement"). 1. This Amendment is an integral part of the Agreement. The terms used herein which are defined or specified in the Agreement shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement. If there are any inconsistencies between the provisions of this Amendment and the provisions of the Agreement,the provisions of this Amendment shall control. 2. This Amendment will be effective when signed by both parties. 3. Use of CDMA Cellular Connectivity a) ECOtality agrees to waive the fee indicated in Section 7b for the duration of the data collection phase of the EVProject. 4. Installation Cost Overages a) ECOtality has a fixed installation budget for the installation of Level 2 BLINK Charging Stations within the EVProject. b) Installation at host site may exceed the budget listed in the Agreement. c) The Charging Site Host agrees to pay the EVProject Certified Contractor additional monies for the installation as indicated below: 1. Not to exceed$ per EVSE or $ per Location (Recommend:$1,500+per EVSE) d) If actual installation costs exceed the limits set above, either party may elect to terminate the agreement. 5. All provisions of the Agreement, including attachments thereto, not addressed by this Amendment remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,and intending to be bound hereby,the parties affix their signatures to this Amendment. Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation Charging Site Host Doing business as ECOtality North America By: By: Name: Name: Title: Title: Date: Date: Charging Site Host Amendment Rev'd Date:7/23/2012