Memorandum of Agreement (Gzonetech)
Memorandum of Agreement (Gzonetech)
Memorandum of Agreement (Gzonetech)
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GZONETECH, a corporation existing under Philippine Law with principal address at 1201
Spectrum Midway Ext. Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines represented by its
President/ COO, MR. LOUIE C. CRUZ, hereinafter referred to as the "SECOND PARTY ".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, FIRST PARTY has obtained the approval of Congress to provide electric power
distribution services in Iloilo City to replace Panay Electric Corporation (PECO) and is
authorized under its proposed franchise to take over the distribution facilities of PECO including
the existing electric meters that serves the consumers in Iloilo City.
WHEREAS, FIRST PARTY needs the SECOND PARTY for software application and services
intended for Field Management & Tracking System Module (“FMTS”) and wishes to use the
Software under the conditions set forth in this Agreement;
WHEREAS, SECOND PARTY has developed software application for Field Management &
Tracking System Module (“FMTS”) and desires to grant FIRST PARTY a license to use the
Software.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, FIRST PARTY
and SECOND PARTY hereby agree as follows:
All parties have agreed that the Software shall consist of the modules or components, shall
perform the functions and shall comply with the proposals and features of the Field
Management & Tracking System Module (“FMTS”)
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FIELD MANAGEMENT & TRACKING SYSTEM MODULE FEATURES
PROCESS FUNCTIONALITY
Importing list of for meter The system allow to import the data for meter reading for
reading the scheduled date from any other readable format.
Assigning of Job Order The system allows the user to assign and schedule the
Job order to specific fieldmen.
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The system does not allow to download of a job order if
not assigned to the specific user.
The mobile app can download rates for the specific cycle.
Meter Reading The mobile app allows to capture this:
o Picture of the Meter
o Present Reading
o Present Consumption (auto computed)
o Meter Reading Field Findings
o Delivery Field Findings
o Meter Reading Coordinates
o Printed Bill Coordinates
o Proof of Delivery
o E Signature
It will not allow inputting present reading when there is no
picture taken.
Exception The mobile app allows validating a high, low, zero, and
negative consumption.
The mobile app has clustering the data and files in the SD
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card. So if the mobile got broken then there is a backup in
SD card and can import it in the other mobile with UMS
mobile application.
The system allows the user to tag the valid and invalid
meter reading.
MAP The system allows the user to monitor the fieldmen real-
time.
Export of accomplishment The system allows exporting the accomplished file to
submit to the client.
Using the GET method, it will get the list of for meter
reading and cycle rates.
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SECOND PARTY’s RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
SECOND PARTY shall perform its functions effectively and efficiently to FIRST PARTY.
Specifically, SECOND PARTY shall:
a) Implement Field Management & Tracking System Module (“FMTS”) and are available to
FIRST PARTY as agreed upon by both parties.
b) Submit System Documentation and Operations of the Field Management & Tracking System
Module.
d) Make one copy of the software services solely for backup or archival purposes.
f) Train a maximum of ten (10) users to handle the usage of the system.
FIRST PARTY shall use the SECOND PARTY provided IT system as intended. Additionally, the
FIRST PARTY shall:
a) Provide SECOND PARTY with access to hardware and software for the purposes of
implementation, maintenance, updates and fault prevention.
b) Provide necessary facilities for SECOND PARTY for the successful implementation of the
system.
d) Inform SECOND PARTY on issues or problems within the day, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.,
for immediate action.
ITEM PRICE
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
PRE-TERMINATION OF SERVICE
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
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IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS
OWNERSHIP OF SOFTWARE
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SECOND PARTY shall retain all copyright, patent, trade secret and other intellectual property
rights SECOND PARTY may have in anything created or developed for Customer under this
Agreement ("the Software"). Furthermore, SECOND PARTY retains title and ownership of the
software and all enhancements, modifications, and updates of the Software.
FIRST PARTY will make no efforts to reverse engineer the Software, or make any
modifications, or enhancements without SECOND PARTY’s express written consent.
A. BOTH PARTIES hereby represent and warrant that they possess the legal and juridical
capacity to enter this Agreement.
B. BOTH PARTIES hereby certify that they have no pending case/s before the Supreme Court
or the Court of Appeals or with any tribunal or agency. If ever a case has been filed, the parties
hereby undertake to notify the other parties herein of the aforesaid case within five (5) days from
receipt of such knowledge.
C. BOTH PARTIES hereby certify that there are no existing side agreements or confidential
contracts entered by them, or to be entered with other business entities which are prejudicial
and in conflict to its respective business interests.
FORCE MAJEURE
Neither Party shall be liable to the other for damages for any act that is beyond such Party’s
control, including any event that is a result of an act of God, labor disturbance, act of the public
enemy, war, insurrection, riot, fire, explosion, breakage or accident to machinery or equipment,
a curtailment, order, or regulation or restriction imposed by governmental, military, or lawfully
established civilian authorities, or by the making of necessary repair upon its property,
equipment or facilities. Provided, that such cause shall not relieve a party from liability for any
concurring negligence or failure to exercise due diligence prior to, during and after the event to
avoid or mitigate the damage.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF DATA
Except when required by Law governing any of the Parties or by competent authority, the
Parties shall always observe utmost confidentiality of this contract, including all information,
document, data, records, and other materials received by either Party in connection with it. The
Parties shall exercise due diligence in preventing and protecting this contract and/or such
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confidential information and materials obtained therefrom from unauthorized use, copying,
dissemination, disclosure or publication and shall not disclose such confidential information to
any of its employees, agents, or to any third person, without the consent of the disclosing Party.
The Software contains trade secrets and proprietary know- how that belong to SECOND
PARTY and it is being made available to FIRST PARTY in strict confidence.
This Agreement shall remain valid and effective commencing on the date of signing the software
contract.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Amendment
No modifications of this Agreement or any part thereof shall be effective or binding on any party
unless reduced into writing and signed by BOTH PARTIES through their duly authorized
representatives.
BOTH PARTIES may issue, from time to time, supplement or clarify memoranda signed by their
duly authorized representatives to better effectuate and adequately respond to the intent and
spirit of this Agreement.
In case any provision of this Agreement if judicially declared invalid or rendered ineffectual by
operation of law, the remaining provisions shall remain effective provided the performance of
the work contemplated is legally feasible.
Upon termination of this Agreement, all rights and obligations of BOTH PARTIES hereunder
shall cease, except (a) such rights and obligations as may have accrued as of date of
termination, (b) any right or obligation which survives the termination, and (c) any right or
remedy which a Party may have under the law.
No provision of this Agreement shall be construed as creating any form of partnership, agency,
join venture, or any other relationship not expressly stipulated herein.
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This Agreement shall be governed, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws and
applicable rules and regulations of the Republic of the Philippines. All actions or proceedings
arising out of or in connection with this Contract shall be brought exclusively the courts of Iloilo
City.
BOTH PARTIES shall exert good faith efforts to first resolve internally any dispute by escalating
it to their respective higher levels of management. Such dispute shall include any controversy,
or claim arising out of, relating to, or having any connection with this Agreement or otherwise
related to the party’s obligations, including any question regarding the validity interpretation,
scope, performance, or enforceability of this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement will prevent BOTH PARTIES from applying to a court of competent
jurisdiction for provisional or interim measures or injunctive relief as may be necessary to
safeguard the property or rights that are the subject matter of the dispute.
G. Notices
Notices given under this Agreement are deemed to have been duly delivered if hand delivered
or sent by registered mail with return receipt and postage prepaid to:
(a) GZONETECH
____________________
____________________
The above-listed names, titles, and addresses of either Party may be modified by written
notification to the other.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining
unaffected provisions of this Agreement will not in any way be impaired, and the invalid, illegal,
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or unenforceable provision will be restated or amended to reflect the original intention of BOTH
PARTIES.
H. Signatories
BOTH PARTIES represented and warrant to each other that: (i) their respective representatives
are duly authorized to sign this Agreement, or any amendment or supplement thereto; (ii) all
requisite authorizations, approvals, permits or consent to make this Agreement or any
amendment or supplement thereto valid and enforceable have been obtained; and (iii) this
Agreement constituted their legal, valid and binding obligations, enforceable in accordance with
its terms.
I. Waiver
Any delay or leniency by either Party in the exercise or enforcement, in whole or in part, of any
right, remedy, or duty provided in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any prior,
concurrent or subsequent right, remedy, or duty under this Agreement or applicable law.
If the FIRST PARTY terminates this Agreement without giving the SECOND PARTY at least 30
days’ notice, the SECOND PARTY will be compensated for the month that revenue was lost. If
the SECOND PARTY terminates this Agreement without giving the First Party at least 30 days’
notice, the FIRST PARTY will be entitled to a refund of all payments made under this
Agreement.
BOTH PARTIES also covenant and agree that during the term of the Agreement and for twelve
(12) months after the termination thereof, regardless of the reason for the termination, BOTH
PARTIES will not, directly or indirectly, solicit or attempt to solicit any business from any of
BOTH PARTIES’ Customers, Customer Prospects, or Vendors with whom BOTH PARTIES had
Material Contact during the contract duration.
L. Non-piracy of Employees
BOTH PARTIES also covenant and agree that during the term of the Agreement and for twelve
(12) months after the termination thereof, regardless of the reason for the termination, BOTH
PARTIES will not pirate any employee with whom BOTH PARTIES had Material Contact during
the contract duration.
M. Conformity
BOTH PARTIES acknowledge that prior to having executed this Agreement, they each have
carefully read the provisions of this Agreement and understood them; and have not relied upon
any statement, representation or warranty made by the other Party or agents of such other
Party other than as set out herein.
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