Exhibit 10.10
 
OUTSOURCE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
 
This Outsource Technology Development Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered
into and effective as of this 1st day of March, 2018 (the “Effective Date”) by
and between Document Security Systems, Inc., a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the State of New York (“DSS”), and HotApp
International Ltd., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Hong
Kong (“Developer”).
 
RECITALS:
 
WHEREAS, DSS is engaged in the business of, among other things, developing and
licensing anti-counterfeiting technology, processes and products providing
protection against a wide range of threats, including product diversion and
counterfeiting, brand infringement, forgery, and unauthorized copying, scanning
and photo imaging;
 
WHEREAS, Developer is engaged in the business of, among other things, software
development; and
 
WHEREAS, DSS desires to retain Developer for the purpose of assisting DSS in
developing an Android software application to be included as part of DSS’s
AuthentiGuard® Technology suite, and DSS is willing to grant Developer a
non-exclusive, limited and non-transferable license for purposes of such
development activities.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency
of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
 
Capitalized terms contained herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them
herein, or in Schedule 1 which is annexed hereto and made a part of this
Agreement.
 
1. Development License and Fees.
 
1.1. Development License. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein,
DSS hereby grants to Developer, and Developer accepts from DSS, for the Term, a
non-exclusive, limited, and non-transferable license to install and use the
Technology for the sole purpose of developing the Improvements (as defined
hereunder) thereto for the benefit of DSS (the “Technology Development Services
License”).
 
1.2. Development Fees. As payment for Developer’s satisfactory performance of
the services set forth in Schedule 1 hereto (the “Technology Development
Services”), DSS shall pay Developer the sum of US $23,000 per month, for the
duration of the Term hereof, with payments to commence on March 1, 2018.
 
2. Term and Termination.
 
2.1. Term. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective
Date, and shall continue thereafter for a period of twelve (12) months (the
“Initial Term”). The Initial Term shall automatically renew for one-month
periods thereafter unless either party provides 30-days advance notice of
termination, unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 2.2 hereof. For
purposes hereof, the Initial Term, together with any extension or renewal terms,
shall hereinafter be collectively referred to as the “Term”.
 
2.2. Early Termination.
 
2.2.1. Either party may terminate this Agreement prior to expiration of the
Term: (i) upon thirty (30) days prior written notice, or (ii) immediately upon
written notice to the other party if: (a) the other party declares or a petition
is filed in any court for insolvency or bankruptcy and such petition is not
dismissed in thirty (30) days; (b) the other party reorganizes under the
relevant bankruptcy act or any similar statute in such party’s jurisdiction of
incorporation; (c) the other party consents to the appointment of a trustee in
bankruptcy or a receiver or similar entity; or (d) the Developer breaches DSS’s
Technology or Intellectual Property rights contained herein.
 
2.2.2. Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, (i) the Technology
Development Services License granted to Developer hereunder shall immediately
cease, and (ii) Developer shall immediately cease use of all proprietary
technology files heretofore delivered by DSS and shall deliver to DSS all such
proprietary files along with any and all Improvements completed to date by
Developer.
 
 
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3. Proprietary Rights.
 
3.1. Subject to Developer’s expressly granted rights under this Agreement,
Developer acknowledges and agrees that DSS shall own all right, title, and
interest in and to the Technology, the Improvements, its Intellectual Property,
and all future derivative works derived therefrom or developed hereunder.
Developer agrees that it will not at any time (i) do or cause to be done any act
or thing contesting or in any way impairing any part of such right, title and
interest or (ii) represent, expressly or by implication that it has any right,
title or interest in or to any of the foregoing other than as expressly set
forth herein.
 
3.2. Developer hereby acknowledges DSS’s claim of sole ownership of the
Technology, the Improvements, and all associated goodwill. Nothing in this
Agreement or in the performance thereof, or that might otherwise be implied by
law, shall operate to grant Developer any right, title, or interest in or to the
Technology or the Improvements. Developer hereby assigns and shall assign in the
future to DSS all rights it may acquire by operation of law or otherwise in the
Technology or Improvements, along with the goodwill associated therewith. DSS
shall have the sole right to, and in its sole discretion may, commence,
prosecute or defend, and control any legal action concerning the Technology and
Improvements. Developer may not contest the validity of, by act or omission
jeopardize, or take any action inconsistent with, DSS’s ownership rights or
goodwill in the Technology or Improvements, including any attempted registration
of the Technology or Improvements in Hong Kong or in any other legal
jurisdiction, or any attempts to license the same to any unauthorized third
Person.
 
4. Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following capitalized terms
shall have the meanings set forth below.
 
“Improvements” shall mean technical improvements, modifications or enhancements
relating to the Technology that are developed by the Developer pursuant to this
Agreement.
 
“Intellectual Property” shall mean, but shall not be limited to, all of DSS’s
(i) issued and pending patents, trademarks, trade names, service marks, designs,
logos, and copyrights, and all pending applications for registration thereof;
(ii) know-how, inventions, improvements, methods, operation manuals and
procedures, trade secrets, technical information, formulas; (iii) computer
software and programs, and related documentation, updates, and data, whether in
object or source code form, and (vi) other similar proprietary and intellectual
rights, whether or not registered.
 
“Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability
company, association, trust or any other entity or organization of any kind or
character, including a governmental authority or agency.
 
“Technology” shall collectively mean (i) DSS’s proprietary AuthentiGuard®
technology (including DSS’s related patents and patent applications, inventions,
software, trademarks, trade names, service marks, technology marks, designs,
logos, copyrights, know-how, trade secrets and any other DSS owned intellectual
property relating thereto), consisting of a unique application of the
AuthentiGuard® patent coupled with next generation technology and software which
enables and end-to-end brand protection solution for product authentication,
counterfeit deterrence and data tracking via embedded customized technology
marks with hidden codes placed in products which can be read an authenticated
via an application loaded on various devices along with necessary hardware and
DSS’s portal, (ii) DSS’s Prism Viewer technology comprised of a custom covert
Prism image imbedded in a customer’s products that is viewed and authenticated
through the use of DSS’s propriety smart phone application, and (iii) DSS’s
AuthentiSite technology suite comprised of an embedded digital Prism image
coupled with a cloud-based security server and a smart phone verification
application for website authentication.
 
5. Confidentiality; Non-Disclosure. The parties acknowledge that they have
entered into that certain Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of January
18, 2018 (the “NDA”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The terms
of the NDA shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Agreement,
mutatis mutandis. During the Term of this Agreement and thereafter for a period
of five (5) years, the parties shall be bound by all of the protective terms and
conditions of the NDA.
 
6. Developer Liability.
 
6.1. Developer Liability for Damages. Developer shall be fully liable, without
limitation, for money damages resulting from its improper or unauthorized use,
modification, alteration, licensing or transfer of the Technology or
Improvements, or resulting from its failure to provide functional and
merchantable Improvements hereunder, which failure shall be deemed a material
breach of this Agreement by Developer.
 
 
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7. DSS’s Representations and Warranties.
 
7.1. Power and Authority. DSS represents and warrants that it has the right,
power and authority to enter into this Agreement and that the signatory on
behalf of such party to this Agreement has full authority to enter into and bind
the party to the obligations set forth in this Agreement.
 
7.2. Right to Technology. DSS represents and warrants to Developer (i) that the
Technology is the sole and exclusive property of DSS (ii) that DSS possesses all
legal right, title and interest in and to the Technology necessary to grant
Developer the rights provided herein, and (iii) that nothing contained in this
Agreement conflicts with any other obligation or agreement of DSS.
 
8. Developer’s Representations, Warranties and Covenants.
 
8.1            Power and Authority. Developer represents and warrants that it
has the right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and that the
signatory on behalf of such party to this Agreement has full authority to enter
into and bind the party to the obligations set forth in this Agreement.
 
8.2            Reverse Engineering. Developer covenants that it shall not
attempt, directly or indirectly, during the term of this Agreement or at any
time thereafter, (i) to reverse engineer, by any means whatsoever, the
Technology or other Intellectual Property provided to Developer hereunder, for
any unauthorized purpose, and further acknowledges that such Technology and
Intellectual Property has been provided hereunder by DSS solely for the purpose
of enabling Developer to fully perform its legal duties and obligations
hereunder, (ii) to forensically, graphically or otherwise physically analyze the
Technology or Intellectual Property provided to Developer hereunder for any
unauthorized purpose, or (iii) to compile/assemble, decrypt, or create any
derivative works based upon the Technology or Intellectual Property of DSS, for
any unauthorized purpose. Any violation of this clause shall be deemed a
material breach of this Agreement by the Developer.
 
9. Miscellaneous.
 
9.1. Assignment. Developer may not assign or transfer this Agreement, nor its
rights and obligations hereunder, by operation of law or otherwise, to any third
party without the prior express written approval of DSS. Any purported
assignment without the consent of DSS shall be void. The provisions of this
Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to, the benefit of the parties,
their legal representatives, permitted successors and permitted assigns. The
rights of Developer under this Agreement shall immediately cease and be
terminated upon the sale or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets
of Developer unless an assignment of such rights pursuant to such sale or
transfer has been previously approved in writing by DSS. The rights of Developer
under this Agreement shall immediately cease and be terminated upon the sale or
transfer of no less than a majority of, or a controlling interest in or over,
the voting capital or ownership capital of Developer unless an assignment of
such rights pursuant to such sale or transfer has been previously approved in
writing by DSS.
 
9.2. Remedies Cumulative; Waiver. The rights and remedies provided in this
Agreement, and all other rights and remedies available to either party at law or
in equity are, to the extent permitted by law, cumulative and not exclusive of
any other right or remedy now or hereafter available at law or in equity. A
party’s failure to assert any right or remedy shall not constitute a waiver of
that right or remedy. No waiver by either party of any default shall be deemed
as a waiver of prior or subsequent default of the same or other provisions of
this Agreement.
 
9.3. Severability. In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction finds any
provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, it is the
intention of the parties that such court shall modify such provision as
necessary so that it shall be legal, valid and enforceable. The illegality,
invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not
affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this
Agreement.
 
9.4. Relationship of the Parties. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed
as creating a partnership, joint venture or agency relationship between the
parties, or as authorizing either party to act as agent for the other.
 
9.5. Amendments. No modifications or amendments may be made to this Agreement
except as expressed in writing and signed by both parties.
 
9.6. Irreparable Damage. The parties acknowledge and agree that any material
breach of this Agreement may subject the other to irreparable injury for which
monetary damages may not be an adequate remedy. Therefore, in addition to any
remedies otherwise available, the non-breaching party may be entitled to
injunctive relief and specific performance to enforce the terms of this
Agreement. The breaching party shall pay all reasonable attorney’s fees and
court costs, arbitration costs, and/or appeal costs incurred by the
non-breaching party should it be necessary for the non-breaching party to
enforce the terms of this Agreement.
 
 
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9.7. No Construction against the Drafter; Headings. The parties acknowledge that
they have reviewed this Agreement, have either been represented by counsel or
had the opportunity to be represented by counsel, and have negotiated its terms.
Accordingly, this Agreement shall be construed without regard to the party or
parties responsible for its preparation, and shall be deemed to have been
prepared jointly by the parties. Headings contained in this Agreement are not
intended to be full and accurate descriptions of the contents of this Agreement
and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
 
9.8. Notice. All notices sent under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall
be deemed effectively given (i) upon personal delivery to the party to be
notified; (ii) when sent by e-mail PDF or confirmed facsimile, if sent during
normal business hours of the recipient, if not, then on the next business day;
(iii) three (3) days after having been sent by registered or certified mail,
return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or (iv) two (2) days after deposit
with an internationally recognized overnight courier, specifying two (2) day
delivery, with written verification of receipt. Notices shall be sent to the
Parties at the following addresses or fax numbers or such other addresses or fax
numbers as the parties subsequently may provide in accordance with this Section
9.8:
 
 
If to DSS:
 
Document Security Systems, Inc.
200 Canal View Blvd., Suite 300
Rochester, New York 14623 
USA
Attn: Chief Executive Officer
 
With e-mail PDF copy to:
 
Document Security Systems, Inc.
200 Canal View Blvd., Suite 300
Rochester, New York 14614
USA
Attn: General Counsel (jdangelo@dsssecure.com)
 
 
 
 
 
If to Developer:
 
HotApp International Ltd.
17B, Greatmany Centre
109-111 Queen’s Road East
Hong Kong
Attn: Chief Executive Officer
 
With a copy to:

 
9.9. Force Majeure. Notwithstanding any provision herein, the parties may be
discharged from all liabilities if the failure to perform or improper
performance of this Agreement is the result of Force Majeure, provided that the
party subject to the Force Majeure provides notice of such Force Majeure, as
soon as possible after such party became subject to such Force Majeure.
 
9.10. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed in
accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to conflict of
laws principles. It is hereby irrevocably agreed that legal jurisdiction and
venue for any proceeding arising out of this Agreement shall be in the state or
federal courts located in the County of Monroe, State of New York, United
States.
 
9.11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Schedules and Exhibits hereto
contain the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the
transactions described herein, and supersede all prior agreements, written or
oral, with respect thereto, provided, however, that notwithstanding any
provision herein, the NDA shall remain in full force and effect.
 
9.12. Counterparts; Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be original but all of which
together shall constitute a single instrument. The signatures required for
execution may be transmitted electronically to the other party via e-mail PDF,
and such signatures shall be deemed original signatures.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their respective duly authorized officers as of the date first set forth
above.
 
 
  DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
 
 HOTAPP INTERNATIONAL LTD.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
/s/Jeffrey Ronaldi 

 
 
/s/ Nathan Lee
 
Name: Jeffrey Ronaldi
 
 
Name: Nathan Lee
 
Title: Chief Executive Office
 
 
Title: Chief Executive Officer
 

 
 
 
                                                 
 
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SCHEDULE 1
 
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
 
(Attached)
 
 
 
 
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Technology Development Services
 
Deliverables from March 1st to May 31st
 
1. To conduct thorough testing of AuthentiGuard App for specificclients provided
by DSS for every releases in Android and iOS as instructed by DSS.
2. To development Android Mobile App for core scanning modulewith improvement of
scanning accuracy for major Android Phones (Samsung S7, S8 in particular)
3. To develop Sales Demo Apps for AuthentiGuard with guidelines offered by
Product Marketing Team from DSS
4. To establish the standard testing procedure for all clients AuthentiGuard
Mobile App testing
5. To develop Proof of Concept for AuthentiSite
 
Note: Detail Scope of Work to be agreed during the meeting with HotApp on March
20-24th, 2018.
 
Deliverable for subsequent 3 months will be mutually agreed by end of May.
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT A
 
MUTAL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
 
(Attached)
 
 
 
 
 
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