2. Access and Use.

1. Provision of Access. Subject to and conditioned on Customer’s compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including without limitation the Usage Limitations, Customer may, solely through its Authorized Users, access and use the Platform during the Term on a non-exclusive, non-transferable (except in compliance with Section 13.8), and non-sublicensable basis. Such use is limited to Customer’s internal business purposes and the features and functionalities specified in the Order. Each Authorized User must have its own unique account on the Platform and Authorized Users may not share their account credentials with one another or any third party. Customer will be responsible for all of the acts and omissions of its Authorized Users in connection with this Agreement and for all use of Authorized Users’ accounts.
2. Client-Side Software License. The foregoing includes a limited license for Customer to install and use the Client-Side Software solely in support of Customer’s authorized use of the Platform. Direct may, at its sole discretion, make the source code of the Client-Side Software available to Client solely for the purposes of integration and audit, and not for any modification, redistribution, or use independent of the Platform. Client may not (and shall not permit any third party to) copy, modify, adapt, create derivative works from, or otherwise use the source code of the Client-Side Software in violation of this provision. If any open-source software is included in the Client-Side Software, Direct shall make available a list of such components and their applicable licenses within the distributed package or accompanying Documentation. Client shall comply with all applicable open-source license requirements. In no event shall Client use the Client-Side Software for any purpose other than access to and integration with the Platform.
3. Documentation License. Subject to and conditioned on Customer’s compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Direct hereby grants to Customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable (except in compliance with Section 13.8), and non-sublicensable license to use the Documentation during the Term solely for Customer’s internal business purposes in connection with its use of the Platform.
4. Use Restrictions. Customer shall not use the Platform for any purposes beyond the scope of the access granted in this Agreement. Customer shall not at any time, directly or indirectly, and shall not permit any Authorized Users to: (i) copy, modify, or create derivative works of any Direct IP, whether in whole or in part; (ii) rent, lease, lend, sell, license, sublicense, assign, distribute, publish, transfer, or otherwise make available the Platform or Documentation to any third party; (iii) reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, decode, adapt, or otherwise attempt to derive or gain access to any software component of the Platform, in whole or in part; (iv) remove any proprietary notices from any Direct IP; (v) use any Direct IP in any manner or for any purpose that infringes, misappropriates, or otherwise violates any intellectual property right or other right of any person, or that violates any applicable law; (vi) access or use any Direct IP for purposes of competitive analysis of Direct or the Platform, the development, provision, or use of a competing software service or product, or any other purpose that is to Direct’s detriment or commercial disadvantage; (vii) bypass or breach any security device or protection used by the Platform or access or use the Platform other than by an Authorized User through the use of valid access credentials; or (viii) input, upload, transmit, or otherwise provide to or through the Platform any information or materials, including Customer Data, that are unlawful or injurious or that infringe or otherwise violate any third party’s intellectual property or other rights, or that contain, transmit, or activate any Harmful Code.
5. Reservation of Rights. Direct reserves all rights not expressly granted to Customer in this Agreement. Except for the limited rights and licenses expressly granted under this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement grants, by implication, waiver, estoppel, or otherwise, to Customer or any third party any intellectual property rights or other right, title, or interest in or to the Direct IP.
6. Suspension. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Direct may temporarily suspend Customer’s and any Authorized User’s access to any portion or all of the Platform if: (i) Direct reasonably determines that (a) there is a threat or attack on any of the Direct IP; (b) Customer’s or any Authorized User’s use of the Direct IP disrupts or poses a security risk to the Direct IP or to any other Customer or vendor of Direct; (c) Customer, or any Authorized User, is using the Direct IP for fraudulent or illegal activities; (d) subject to applicable law, Customer has ceased to continue its business in the ordinary course, made an assignment for the benefit of creditors or similar disposition of its assets, or become the subject of any bankruptcy, reorganization, liquidation, dissolution, or similar proceeding; (e) Direct’s provision of the Platform to Customer or any Authorized User is prohibited by applicable law; or (f) any Customer Data submitted, posted, or otherwise transmitted by or on behalf of Customer or an Authorized User through the Platform may infringe or otherwise violate any third party’s intellectual property or other rights; (ii) any vendor of Direct has suspended or terminated Direct’s access to or use of any Third-Party Products required to enable Customer to access the Platform; or (iii) Customer fails to make payment of Fees in accordance with Section 5.1 (any such suspension described in sub-clauses (i), (ii), or (iii), a “Service Suspension”). Direct shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide written notice of any Service Suspension to Customer and to provide updates regarding resumption of access to the Platform following any Service Suspension. Direct shall use commercially reasonable efforts to resume providing access to the Platform as soon as reasonably possible after the event giving rise to the Service Suspension is cured. Direct will have no liability for any damage, liabilities, losses (including any loss of data or profits), or any other consequences that Customer or any Authorized User may incur as a result of a Service Suspension.
7. Business Contact Data; Usage Data. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, Direct may process Business Contact Data and Usage Data: (i) to manage the relationship with Customer; (ii) to carry out Direct’s core business operations; (iii) to monitor, investigate, prevent and detect fraud, security incidents and other misuse of the Platform, and to prevent harm to Direct, Customer, and Direct’s customers; (iv) for identity verification purposes; and (v) to comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations relating to the processing and retention of Personal Information to which Direct is subject. Direct may also process Usage Data to monitor, maintain, improve, and optimize the Platform.

3. Customer Responsibilities.

1. General. Customer is responsible and liable for all uses of the Platform and Documentation resulting from access provided by Customer, directly or indirectly, whether such access or use is permitted by or in violation of this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Customer is responsible for all acts and omissions of Authorized Users, and any act or omission by an Authorized User that would constitute a breach of this Agreement if taken by Customer will be deemed a breach of this Agreement by Customer. Customer shall use reasonable efforts to make all Authorized Users aware of this Agreement’s provisions as applicable to such Authorized User’s use of the Platform and shall cause Authorized Users to comply with such provisions.
2. Limited Customer Data License. Customer may not upload to the Platform any Customer Data it does not have sufficient rights to upload. Customer hereby grants to Direct a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, host and display the Customer Data solely as may be necessary for Direct to provide the Platform to Customer during the Subscription Term.
3. Third-Party Products. Direct may from time to time make Third-Party Products available to Customer or Direct may allow for certain Third-Party Products to be integrated with the Platform. For purposes of this Agreement, such Third-Party Products are subject to their own terms and conditions. Direct is not responsible for the operation of any Third-Party Products and makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to Third-Party Products or their respective providers. If Customer does not agree to abide by the applicable terms for any such Third-Party Products, then Customer should not install or use such Third-Party Products.
4. Customer Control and Responsibility. Customer has and will retain sole responsibility for: (i) the integrity and accuracy of all Customer Data; (ii) all information, instructions, and materials provided by or on behalf of Customer or any Authorized User in connection with the Platform; (iii) Customer's information technology infrastructure, including computers, software, databases, electronic systems (including database management systems), and networks, whether operated directly by Customer or through the use of third-party platforms or service providers ("Customer Systems"); (iv) the security and use of Customer's and its Authorized Users' access credentials; and (v) all access to and use of the Platform directly or indirectly by or through the Customer Systems or its or its Authorized Users' access credentials, with or without Customer's knowledge or consent, including all results obtained from, and all conclusions, decisions, and actions based on, such access or use.

4. Support.

During the Term, Direct shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide Customer with reasonably requested support.

5. Fees and Taxes.

1. Fees. The Platform may be provided for a fee or other charge, depending on the selected tier, or other functionality and inclusions specified in an Order. Customer shall pay Direct the fees (“Fees”) for the Platform (as applicable) identified in the Order without offset or deduction at the pricing identified in the Order or other referenced Documentation. Customer shall make all payments hereunder in US dollars by ACH, wire, or other payment mutually agreed upon by the Parties in writing.
2. Taxes. All Fees and other amounts payable by Customer under this Agreement are exclusive of taxes and similar assessments. Customer is responsible for all sales, use, and excise taxes, and any other similar taxes, duties, and charges of any kind imposed by any federal, state, or local governmental or regulatory authority on any amounts payable by Customer hereunder, other than any taxes imposed on Direct’s income.

6. Confidential Information.

1. Definition. From time to time during the Term, either Party may disclose or make available to the other Party information about its business affairs, products, confidential intellectual property, trade secrets, third-party confidential information, and other sensitive or proprietary information, whether orally or in written, electronic, or other form or media that: (i) is marked, designated or otherwise identified as “confidential” or something similar at the time of disclosure or within a reasonable period of time thereafter; or (ii) would be considered confidential by a reasonable person given the nature of the information or the circumstances of its disclosure (collectively, “Confidential Information”). Except for Personal Information, Confidential Information does not include information that, at the time of disclosure is: (a) in the public domain; (b) known to the receiving Party at the time of disclosure; (c) rightfully obtained by the receiving Party on a non-confidential basis from a third party; or (d) independently developed by the receiving Party without use of, reference to, or reliance upon the disclosing Party’s Confidential Information.
2. Duty. The receiving Party shall not disclose the disclosing Party’s Confidential Information to any person or entity, except to the receiving Party’s employees, contractors, and agents who have a need to know the Confidential Information for the receiving Party to exercise its rights or perform its obligations hereunder (“Representatives”). The receiving Party will be responsible for all the acts and omissions of its Representatives as they relate to Confidential Information hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Party may disclose Confidential Information to the limited extent required (i) in order to comply with the order of a court or other governmental body, or as otherwise necessary to comply with applicable law, provided that the Party making the disclosure pursuant to the order shall first have given written notice to the other Party and made a reasonable effort to obtain a protective order; or (ii) to establish a Party’s rights under this Agreement, including to make required court filings. Further, notwithstanding the foregoing, each Party may disclose the terms and existence of this Agreement to its actual or potential investors, debtholders, acquirers, or merger partners under customary confidentiality terms.
3. Return of Materials; Effects of Termination/Expiration. On the expiration or termination of the Agreement, the receiving Party shall promptly return to the disclosing Party all copies, whether in written, electronic, or other form or media, of the disclosing Party’s Confidential Information, or destroy all such copies and certify in writing to the disclosing Party that such Confidential Information has been destroyed. Each Party’s obligations of non-use and non-disclosure with regard to Confidential Information are effective as of the Effective Date and will expire three (3) years from the date of termination or expiration of this Agreement; provided, however, with respect to any Confidential Information that constitutes a trade secret (as determined under applicable law), such obligations of non-disclosure will survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for as long as such Confidential Information remains subject to trade secret protection under applicable law.

7. Data Security and Processing of Personal Information.

1. Security Measures. Direct will implement and maintain commercially reasonable standards for administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect Customer Data (including Personal Information) from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.
2. Processing of Personal Information. Personal Information constituting Business Contact Data that is processed by Direct on behalf of Customer will be governed by the terms of this Agreement.

8. Intellectual Property and Data Ownership; Feedback.

1. Direct IP. Customer acknowledges that, as between Customer and Direct, Direct owns all right, title, and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in and to the Direct IP and, with respect to Third-Party Products, the applicable third-party providers own all right, title, and interest, including all intellectual property rights, in and to the Third-Party Products.
2. Customer Data. As between the Parties, Customer retains all right, title, and interest in and to all Customer Data. Direct’s right to access and use Customer Data is limited to the right to access and use such Customer Data for the sole purpose of providing the Platform to Customer and for making Improvements to the Platform. No other rights with respect to Customer Data are implied.
3. Feedback. If Customer or any of its employees or contractors sends or transmits any communications or materials to Direct by mail, email, telephone, or otherwise, suggesting or recommending changes to the Direct IP, including without limitation, new features or functionality relating thereto, or any comments, questions, suggestions, or the like (“Feedback”), Direct is free to use such Feedback irrespective of any other obligation or limitation between the Parties governing such Feedback.

9. Representations and Warranties; Warranty Disclaimer.

1. Mutual. Each Party represents and warrants to the other that (a) it has full power, legal right, and authority to enter into this Agreement, perform its obligations, and grant the rights, access, and licenses it purports to grant hereunder; (b) the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or organizational actions, and this Agreement constitutes a valid binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance the terms contained herein; and (c) the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement will not conflict with or result in a breach of any provision of its articles of incorporation, bylaws, or other organizational documents.
2. Warranty Disclaimer. THE DIRECT IP IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND DIRECT HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. DIRECT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ALL WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE, OR TRADE PRACTICE. DIRECT MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND THAT THE DIRECT IP, OR ANY PRODUCTS OR RESULTS OF THE USE THEREOF, WILL MEET CUSTOMER’S OR ANY OTHER PERSON’S REQUIREMENTS, OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, ACHIEVE ANY INTENDED RESULT, PROVIDE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES OR ACCURATE INFORMATION TO AUTHORIZED USERS, BE COMPATIBLE OR WORK WITH ANY SOFTWARE, SYSTEM OR OTHER PLATFORM, OR BE SECURE, COMPLETE, FREE OF HARMFUL CODE, OR ERROR FREE. DIRECT MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT THE DIRECT IP WILL: PROVIDE ACCESS TO ANY PARTICULAR BLOCKCHAIN NETWORK, PROTOCOL, OR SET OF ON-CHAIN DATA AT ALL TIMES; RETURN REAL-TIME OR ACCURATE BLOCKCHAIN DATA, TRANSACTION RECEIPTS, OR NETWORK RESPONSES; REMAIN COMPATIBLE WITH ANY SPECIFIC BLOCKCHAIN, NETWORK UPGRADE, SOFT FORK, HARD FORK, OR THIRD-PARTY DECENTRALIZED APPLICATION; BE FREE OF SECURITY VULNERABILITIES, DATA LOSS, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS; OPERATE WITH ANY CLIENT, LIBRARY, OR DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY SUPPORTED THE DOCUMENTATION; OR REMAIN UNCHANGED OR BACKWARD COMPATIBLE AS BLOCKCHAIN PROTOCOLS AND NETWORK CONDITIONS EVOLVE.

10. Indemnification.

1. Direct Indemnification.
   1. Direct shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Customer from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) (“Losses”) incurred by Customer resulting from any third-party claim, suit, action, or proceeding (“Third-Party Claim”) brought against Customer (i) alleging that the Platform, or any use of the Platform in accordance with this Agreement, infringes or misappropriates such third party’s US intellectual property rights; provided that Customer promptly notifies Direct in writing of the claim, cooperates with Direct, and allows Direct sole authority to control the defense and settlement of such claim.
   2. If such a claim is made or appears possible, Customer agrees to permit Direct, at Direct’s sole discretion: to (i) modify or replace the Platform, or component or part thereof, to make it non-infringing; or (ii) obtain the right for Customer to continue use. If Direct determines that neither alternative is reasonably commercially available, Direct may terminate this Agreement, in its entirety or with respect to the affected component or part, effective immediately on written notice to Customer.
   3. This Section 10.1 will not apply to the extent that the alleged infringement arises from: (i) use of the Platform in combination with data, software, hardware, equipment, or technology not provided by Direct or authorized by Direct in writing; (ii) modifications to the Platform not made by Direct; (iii) Customer Data; or (iv) Third-Party Products.
2. Customer Indemnification. Customer shall indemnify, hold harmless, and, at Direct’s option, defend Direct from and against any Losses resulting from any Third-Party Claim alleging that the Customer Data, or any use of the Customer Data in accordance with this Agreement, infringes or misappropriates such third party’s intellectual property or other rights, and any Third-Party Claims based on (i) Customer’s use of the Platform in a manner not authorized by this Agreement; or (ii) Customer’s gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud; in each case provided that Customer may not settle any Third-Party Claim against Direct unless Direct consents to such settlement, and further provided that Direct will have the right, at its option, to defend itself against any such Third-Party Claim or to participate in the defense thereof by counsel of its own choice.
3. Sole Remedy. SECTION 10.1 SETS FORTH CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDIES AND DIRECT’S SOLE LIABILITY AND OBLIGATION FOR ANY ACTUAL, THREATENED, OR ALLEGED CLAIMS THAT THE PLATFORM INFRINGE, MISAPPROPRIATE, OR OTHERWISE VIOLATE ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY.

11. Limitations of Liability.

IN NO EVENT WILL DIRECT BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT UNDER ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, INCLUDING BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, AND OTHERWISE, FOR ANY: (I) CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL, ENHANCED, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; OR (II) AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEEDING THE TOTAL AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE TO DIRECT UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.

12. Term and Termination.

1. Term. This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and will continue unless terminated earlier pursuant to this Agreement’s express provisions “Initial Term.”
2. Termination. In addition to any other express termination right set forth in this Agreement:
   1. Customer may terminate this Agreement for any reason or no reason immediately upon written notice to Direct (provided that no prepaid Fees shall be refunded). Direct may terminate this Agreement for any reason or no reason upon five (5) days prior written notice to Customer.
   2. Direct may terminate this Agreement, effective on written notice to Customer, if Customer: (i) fails to pay any amount when due hereunder, and such failure continues more than ten (10) calendar days after Direct’s delivery of written notice thereof; or (ii) breaches any of its obligations under Section 2.3 or Section 6;
   3. either Party may terminate this Agreement, effective on written notice to the other Party, if the other Party materially breaches this Agreement, and such breach: (i) is incapable of cure; or (ii) being capable of cure, remains uncured thirty (30) calendar days after the non-breaching Party provides the breaching Party with written notice of such breach; or
   4. either Party may terminate this Agreement, effective immediately upon written notice to the other Party, if the other Party: (i) becomes insolvent or is generally unable to pay, or fails to pay, its debts as they become due; (ii) files or has filed against it, a petition for voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy or otherwise becomes subject, voluntarily or involuntarily, to any proceeding under any domestic or foreign bankruptcy or insolvency law; (iii) makes or seeks to make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; or (iv) applies for or has appointed a receiver, trustee, custodian, or similar agent appointed by order of any court of competent jurisdiction to take charge of or sell any material portion of its property or business.
3. Effect of Expiration or Termination. Upon expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, Customer shall immediately discontinue use of the Direct IP and, without limiting Customer’s obligations under Section 6, Customer shall delete, destroy, or return all copies of the Direct IP and certify in writing to the Direct that the Direct IP has been deleted or destroyed. Prior to termination or expiration of this Agreement, Customer shall make reasonable efforts to export all Customer Data and applicable Usage Data it requires from the Platform. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Direct will retain and host Customer Data and Usage Data of Customer for an additional thirty (30) days following the expiration or termination of this Agreement to allow Customer time to achieve the foregoing. No expiration or termination will affect Customer’s obligation to pay all Fees that may have become due before such expiration or termination or entitle Customer to any refund.
4. Survival. This Section 12.4 and Sections 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.3, and 13 survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement. No other provisions of this Agreement survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

13. Miscellaneous.

1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any other documents incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, and representations and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. In the event of any inconsistency between the statements made in the body of this Agreement, the related Exhibits, and any other documents incorporated herein by reference, the following order of precedence governs: (i) first, this Agreement; and (ii) second, any other documents incorporated herein by reference.
2. Notices. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers, and other communications hereunder (each, a “Notice”) must be in writing and addressed to the Parties at the addresses set forth on the first page of this Agreement (or to such other address that may be designated by the Party giving Notice from time to time in accordance with this Section). All Notices must be delivered by personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier (with all fees pre-paid), facsimile or email (with confirmation of transmission) or certified or registered mail (in each case, return receipt requested, postage pre-paid). Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Notice is effective only: (i) upon receipt by the receiving Party; and (ii) if the Party giving the Notice has complied with the requirements of this Section.
3. Force Majeure. In no event shall either Party be liable to the other Party, or be deemed to have breached this Agreement, for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under this Agreement (except for any obligations to make payments), if and to the extent such failure or delay is caused by any circumstances beyond such Party’s reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, flood, fire, earthquake, explosion, war, terrorism, invasion, riot or other civil unrest, strikes, labor stoppages or slowdowns or other industrial disturbances, or passage of law or any action taken by a governmental or public authority, including imposing an embargo.
4. Waiver. No failure or delay by either Party in exercising any right or remedy available to it in connection with this Agreement will constitute a waiver of such right or remedy. No waiver under this Agreement will be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Party granting the waiver.
5. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability will not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect their original intent as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.
6. Governing Law. This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule that would require or permit the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of Delaware.
7. Dispute Resolution. Any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of this Agreement that cannot be resolved thereby within a period of sixty (60) days after notice of a dispute has been given by one party hereunder to the other, must be finally settled by arbitration in Wilmington, Delaware, USA using the English language in accordance with the Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures of JAMS (formerly operating as, Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Platform, Inc.) then in effect, by one or more commercial arbitrator(s) with substantial experience in resolving complex commercial contract disputes, who may or may not be selected from the appropriate list of JAMS arbitrators. If the parties cannot agree upon the number and identity of the arbitrators within fifteen (15) days following the Arbitration Date, then a single arbitrator will be selected on an expedited basis in accordance with the Arbitration Rules and Procedures of JAMS. The arbitrator(s) will have the authority to grant specific performance and to allocate between the parties the costs of arbitration (including service fees, arbitrator fees and all other fees related to the arbitration) in such equitable manner as the arbitrator(s) may determine. The prevailing party in the arbitration will be entitled to receive reimbursement of its reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees, expert witness fees and all other expenses) incurred in connection therewith. Judgment upon the award so rendered may be entered in a court having jurisdiction or application may be made to such court for judicial acceptance of any award and an order of enforcement, as the case may be. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party will have the right to seek equitable relief from any court of competent jurisdiction. For all purposes of this Agreement, the parties consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the United States Federal Courts located in New Castle County, Delaware.
8. Assignment. Customer may not assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations hereunder, in each case whether voluntarily, involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Direct. Any purported assignment or delegation in violation of this Section will be null and void. No assignment or delegation will relieve the assigning or delegating Party of any of its obligations hereunder. This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the Parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns.
9. Export Regulation. The Platforms utilize software and technology that may be subject to US export control laws, including the US Export Administration Act and its associated regulations. Customer shall not, directly or indirectly, export, re-export, or release the Platform or the underlying software or technology to, or make the Platform or the underlying software or technology accessible from, any jurisdiction or country to which export, re-export, or release is prohibited by law, rule, or regulation. Customer shall comply with all applicable federal laws, regulations, and rules, and complete all required undertakings (including obtaining any necessary export license or other governmental approval), prior to exporting, re-exporting, releasing, or otherwise making the Platform or the underlying software or technology available outside the US.
10. US Government Rights. Each of the Documentation and the software components that constitute the Platform is a “commercial item” as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. § 2.101, consisting of “commercial computer software” and “commercial computer software documentation” as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. § 12.212. Accordingly, if Customer is an agency of the US Government or any contractor therefor, Customer only receives those rights with respect to the Platform and Documentation as are granted to all other end users, in accordance with (a) 48 C.F.R. § 227.7201 through 48 C.F.R. § 227.7204, with respect to the Department of Defense and their contractors, or (b) 48 C.F.R. § 12.212, with respect to all other US Government users and their contractors.
11. Equitable Relief. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that a breach or threatened breach by such Party of any of its obligations under Section 6 or, in the case of Customer, Section 2.3, would cause the other Party irreparable harm for which monetary damages would not be an adequate remedy and agrees that, in the event of such breach or threatened breach, the other Party will be entitled to equitable relief, including a restraining order, an injunction, specific performance and any other relief that may be available from any court, without any requirement to post a Direct or other security, or to prove actual damages or that monetary damages are not an adequate remedy. Such remedies are not exclusive and are in addition to all other remedies that may be available at law, in equity or otherwise.
12. Publicity. Direct may use the Customer’s logo on its marketing website and other marketing materials solely to designate the Parties’ relationship. Otherwise, neither Party may use the name, logo, or other trademarks of the other Party for any purpose without the other Party’s prior written approval.