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Exhibit 10.6    
    


 
 

LEASE AGREEMENT    
    


THIS
LEASE (this "Lease") is made as of April 4, 2000 by and between Genesis Partners, LLC of Bozeman, Montana, herein referred to as "Landlord", and Right Now Technologies, Inc., a
Montana corporation, of Bozeman, Montana, hereinafter referred to as "Tenant". 



WITNESSETH: 


        1.     Leased Property.    Landlord hereby leases to Tenant the office building located on the real property in
Gallatin County, Montana more particularly described on attached Exhibit A whose address is 77 Discovery Drive, Bozeman, Montana, consisting of approximately 9184 square feet together with
(i) the non-exclusive right of ingress and egress for Tenant and its employees, agents, invitees and contractors between the building and the nearest public streets as depicted on
attached Exhibit A, and (ii) the right to use the parking as depicted on attached Exhibit A for its employees, agents, invitees and contractors in common with others (the
"premises"). Landlord represents and agrees that the parking lot will provide, at all times during the term of this Lease, a parking ratio of not less than six spaces per 1000 square feet of rentable
square footage in buildings whose tenants are or will be using the parking lot. 


        2.     Terms of Lease.    The primary term of this Lease shall be for sixty (60) months commencing on the
1st day of April, 2000, and ending on the 31st day of March, 2005, both dates inclusive, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. 


        3.     Option to Extend.    Upon expiration of the primary term of this Lease, Tenant is granted an option to extend
the term of this Lease for three (3) additional sixty (60) month periods, each (each an "extension term") upon the same terms and conditions as are included in this Lease, subject,
however, to renegotiation of the rent provided in paragraph 4 of this Lease. The primary term and the extension terms will be collectively referred to in this Lease as the "term." Tenant shall
notify Landlord within not less than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the expiration of the primary term of this Lease or prior to the expiration of each extension term of Tenant's
exercise of its option to extend this Lease, provided that in the circumstances described in paragraph 13, the options to extend the term may be exercised earlier as provided in
paragraph 13, and if the option to extend is exercised earlier as provided in paragraph 13, nevertheless, the rental payable as provided in paragraph 4 shall be determined at the
time and in the manner provided in paragraph 4 and this paragraph 3. During the following sixty (60) day period, Tenant and Landlord shall negotiate and arrive at an agreement or
disagreement of the amount of rent to be paid during the applicable extension term. If Landlord and Tenant agree upon the rent to be paid during the applicable extension term, Landlord and Tenant
shall at the end of the sixty (60) day period enter into a new written lease or an amendment agreement setting forth the amount of rental Tenant shall be required to pay pursuant
paragraph 4 for the applicable extension term and any other additional terms to which Landlord and Tenant have agreed. If Tenant and Landlord fail to agree upon the rent to be paid during the
applicable extension term during the sixty (60) day period of negotiations, a fair market appraisal comparison of comparable properties will be completed by an independent party upon which the
Landlord and Tenant may use to negotiate the amount of rent to be paid during the applicable extension term. If Tenant and Landlord fail to agree upon the rent to be paid during the applicable
extension term during the sixty (60) day period of negotiations, either Landlord or Tenant may, by written notice to the other party given within the ensuing thirty (30) day period,
elect to invoke the arbitration provisions of this Lease to determine the rent Tenant shall be required to pay pursuant to paragraph 4 for the applicable extension term. 


        4.     Rent.    Tenant shall pay as rental for the premises for the first year of the primary term of the Lease the sum
of $123,984.00; computed at the rate of $13.50 per square foot on 9184 square feet of office space, payable monthly, in advance on the first day of each month (beginning on
May 1st, 2000), in installments of $10,332.00 per month. On each anniversary date of this Lease during the primary term, the annual rent shall be adjusted by the percentage
increase or decrease in the Base Index as 










compared
to the Comparison Index. The Base Index shall be the Consumer Price Index for May 2000, and the Comparison Index shall be the Consumer Price Index for each December during the primary
term of this Lease. For purposes of this paragraph 4, "Consumer Price Index means United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, All Urban Consumers, All
Items, 1982-1984=100, or if discontinued, any successor index which, in Landlord's reasonable opinion, is most nearly equivalent to the Consumer Price Index. During any extension term, the
rental shall be determined as provided in paragraph 3. Rent shall be paid without notice or demand by Landlord to Landlord at 895 Technology Blvd, Suite 101, Bozeman, Montana 59718 or at such
other place as Landlord may direct in writing. 


        5.     Covenants.    Tenant hereby acknowledges and agrees: 


        A.    Tenant
is familiar with the premises. Tenant's taking of possession of the premises shall be conclusive evidence that the premises were in good, clean and sanitary
condition, are in all respects satisfactory and acceptable to Tenant, and are in the condition in which Landlord represented the premises to be. 


        B.    Tenant
will keep the premises in a clean and sanitary condition during the term of this Lease. Landlord shall have no obligation to make any alterations or improvements
of any kind in or about the premises other than as set forth in this Lease. Tenant shall repair or replace promptly all damages to the premises due to acts of Tenant, its agents, employees, invitees,
or subtenants, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Tenant also shall not cause any waste to be committed in or about the premises; Tenant will keep the premises free and clear of any and all refuse and
debris; and Tenant agrees to observe all rules and regulations of the County of Gallatin and State of Montana in any way relating to maintenance, use and occupancy of the premises. 


        C.    Tenant
will not use or permit anything to be used upon the premises which is likely to deface or damage the premises, or do anything that will increase the rate of
insurance thereof (unless Tenant first agrees to pay any increased premiums), or permit anything to be done upon the premises or in the areas, sidewalk or streets adjacent to the premises, which will
amount to or create a nuisance. 


        D.    Tenant
shall make no alterations in or additions to the premises without first obtaining Landlord's written consent, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld,
delayed or conditioned. Tenant shall not erect or permit to be erected upon the premises any signs without written consent of Landlord, which consent will not be unreasonable withheld, delayed or
conditioned. 


        E.    Tenant
agrees, with respect to all alterations or improvements to the premises or any part thereof, which Tenant undertakes with written consent of Landlord, that Tenant
shall in all instances save Landlord and the premises forever harmless and free from all damages, loss and liability of every kind and character which may be claimed, asserted or charged, including
liability to adjacent owners or tenants, based upon the acts or negligence of Tenant or its agents, contractors or employees, for any negligence, or for the failure of any of them to observe and
comply with the requirements of the law, including the regulations and the authorities in the City of Bozeman, and Tenant will preserve and hold Landlord and the premises free and clear from all liens
or encumbrances for labor and materials furnished. Any and all alterations, additions, and improvements made by Tenant to or upon the premises (with the exception of furnishings, equipment, and
removable trade fixtures installed by Tenant) shall, upon installation, be deemed attached and part of the premises, provided however, that if prior to termination of this Lease, or within fifteen
(15) days thereafter, Landlord so directs by written notice to Tenant, promptly following said termination of this Lease, Tenant shall remove such of the said additions, improvements, fixtures,
and installations placed upon the demised premises by Tenant as shall by designated in said notice from Landlord, and Tenant shall repair any damages occasioned by such removal. Further, in this
regard, Tenant hereby agrees that it will, during the continuance of this Lease, keep the premises and interior of the premises in good condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted. 


        F.     Tenant
may use and occupy the premises for the purpose of a business office and all activities incidental thereto, including the manufacture of software, and not
otherwise. Tenant shall not use or 










knowingly
permit any part of the premises to by used for any unlawful purposes and shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the County of Gallatin, State of Montana, and the United
States of America. 


        G.    Tenant
agrees that Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury to persons or property or for the loss of property sustained by Tenant or by any other person or
persons on the premises due to any act of negligence of Tenant. 


        H.    Tenant
agrees that it will not assign this Lease or sublease any portion of the premises or permit this Lease to transferred by operation of law or otherwise without the
written consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned; provided, however, that any merger and reorganization of Tenant for the purpose of incorporating
under another state law shall not be deemed to be an assignment for purposes of this paragraph and shall not require Landlord's consent, or that any merger or change in control of the Tenant shall not
be deemed to be an assignment for the purposes of this paragraph and shall not require Landlord's consent. Tenant shall remain responsible under this Lease for any portion of the premises sublet by
Tenant (even if Landlord approved the subletting), unless Landlord shall agree otherwise. Any subtenant to whom any portion of the property is sublet shall agree to abide by the provisions of this
Lease which are applicable to the sublet portion of the premises, before Landlord will be required to consent to the proposed subleasing of any portion of the premises. 



        I.     Tenant
will permit Landlord, at all reasonable times and after reasonable notice to Tenant at Landlord's sole risk and expense and in a manner that causes the least
practical disruption to Tenant, to enter upon the premises (i) to inspect their condition and to make reasonable and necessary repairs for the protection and preservation of the premises,
(ii) to ascertain whether Tenant has performed its covenants under this Lease, and (iii) to show the premises to persons who may wish to rent the premises after the expiration of the
term of this Lease or to purchase the premises, provided that any showing of the premises to persons who may wish to rent the premises shall be only during the last year of the term of the Lease. 



        J.     Tenant,
upon leaving the premises, shall at its own expense, remove all dirt, rubbish, and refuse and upon failure to do so, Landlord may immediately, without further
notice, do so at Tenant's expense. Tenant shall immediately pay Landlord's expenses upon receipt of a bill for the same from Landlord. 


        6.     Default and Landlord's Rights.    If the premises shall be deserted or vacated, or if proceedings are commenced
against Tenant for the appointment of a trustee or receiver of a substantial portion of Tenant's property, or there shall be a default in payment of any rent for more than five (5) days after
written notice of such default from Landlord, or there shall be a default in the performance or any other covenant, agreement, condition, rule or regulation herein contained, or hereafter established
with Tenant's consent, which shall continue for more than thirty (30) days (or, if the default is not curable within thirty (30) days and if Tenant begins to cure the default within such
thirty (30) day period and diligently pursues curing the same, then for such for additional period as shall be reasonably necessary to cure the default) after Tenant's receipt of written notice
of such default from Landlord, Tenant's rights in this Lease (if Landlord so elects, and such election is reserved) shall thereupon terminate and end without the necessity for any further notice, and
Landlord shall have the right to re-enter and repossess the premises in the manner permitted by law and dispossess or remove there from Tenant or other occupants thereof and their effects
without being liable to any prosecution or action therefore. Landlord may likewise, at Landlord's option, and in addition to any other remedies which Landlord may have upon default, let and relet the
premises in whole or in part, altering, changing or subdividing the same as in its reasonable judgment may accomplish the best rental results, and upon such terms and for such length of time, whether
lesser or greater than the unexpired portion of the term of this Lease, as Landlord may reasonably see fit, and Tenant shall be liable to Landlord for any deficiency between the remaining unpaid
rental and the rental so procured by Landlord for the period of said letting or reletting which is during the remaining term of this Lease and shall further be liable for the reasonable costs of
reletting and alterations or changes required to enable Landlord to let and relet the 










premises,
the deficiency and costs not to exceed, however, the balance of the unpaid rental due from tenant for the remaining term of the Lease. Landlord any institute action for the whole of any such
deficiency immediately upon effecting a letting or reletting and shall not thereafter be precluded from further like action in the event such letting or relettng shall not cover the entire unexpired
portion of the term hereof, or Landlord may monthly, or at such greater intervals as it may see fit, require Tenant to pay said deficiency then existing, and Tenant agrees to pay said deficiency to
Landlord from time to time when called upon by Landlord to do so. Should this Lease not be terminated, Landlord may, notwithstanding such letting or reletting, at any time thereafter elect to
terminate it. Tenant, upon termination as herein provided, will yield quiet and peaceful possession to Landlord, subject to any letting or reletting Landlord has effected of the premises. If Landlord
shall give the notice of termination as herein provided, then, at the expiration of such period, this Lease shall terminate as completely as if that were the date herein fixed for the expiration of
the term of this Lease, and Tenant shall then surrender the premises to Landlord. 


        7.     No Waiver of Breach.    Tenant agrees that no consent, expressed or implied, by Landlord to any breach of
Tenant's covenants or agreements shall be deemed a waiver of any succeeding breach. 


        8.     Notice.    It is agreed that all notices herein required to be given shall be effective upon mailing, postage
prepaid, addressed to Landlord at 895 Technology Blvd, Suite 101 Bozeman, Montana 59718 or addressed to Tenant at 77 Discovery Drive, Bozeman, Montana or such other place as either may designate in
writing to the other. In addition, any notice from Landlord to Tenant relating to this Lease or the premises shall be deemed duly served if personally delivered to an officer of Tenant at the
premises. 


        9.     Surrender Upon Termination.    Tenant shall, upon termination of the term, peacefully and quietly surrender the
premises to Landlord in as good condition as it was at the beginning, reasonable use and wear and damage by the elements excepted. Tenant shall remove all of its personal property and trade fixtures
(repairing any damage to the premises such removal causes) so that Landlord can repossess and enjoy the premises not later than noon on the day upon which the term ends, whether upon notice or by
holdover or otherwise. Landlord shall have the right to enforce this covenant by ejectment, for damages, or for breach of any other condition or covenant of this Lease. 



        10.   Peaceful Possession.    Landlord covenants and agrees, at its sole expense, that the exterior, structure, the
roof and the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and all utility systems on or in the premises shall be maintained in good repair and tenantable condition, excepting damage
resulting from neglect or intentional acts of Tenant, its agents, employees, contractors and invitees. So long as Tenant pays the rent and performs the covenants and agreements herein contained,
Tenant shall peacefully and quietly hold the premises for the primary term and any extensions thereof. 



        11.   Time of Essence.    Time is of the essence of this Lease with respect to the performance by Tenant and Landlord
of their obligations hereunder. 


        12.   Attorney's Fees.    In the event any action to enforce any of the terms of this Lease is brought, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees as provided in paragraph 25. 


        13.   Liability—Premises.    Landlord shall not be responsible or liable (i) for any personal
injury to Tenant or any other person on the premises, or for injury or damage to personal property or improvements of Tenant or of any third party on the premises unless such injury or damage is
caused by the neglect or omissions of Landlord, its agents or employees; (ii) for injury or damage caused by the neglect or omissions of Tenant or its agents, contractors, invitees or
employees; or (iii) on account of any inconvenience or annoyance or damage caused by fire, explosion, earthquake, flood or other causes beyond the control of Landlord. Tenant will obtain
general liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 on which Landlord shall be named as an additional insured. If Tenant shall sublet any portion of the premises, the subtenant shall
also furnish the general liability insurance required of Tenant or be covered under Tenant's policy. 



        In
addition, Tenant will at all times hold Landlord harmless from any claim or damages by reason of any personal injury, property damage, or otherwise, arising from its operation or use
of the premises 










or
any of Tenant's equipment used in connection therewith, provided the claim or damage is not caused by negligence or omission of Landlord, its agents, contractors or employees. 


        Landlord
shall carry, at its sole expense, all risk casualty insurance, covering the premises, in the amount equal to the full replacement cost of the premises. The policy shall be
endorsed so that it may be terminated or amended only upon not less than thirty (30) days prior written notice to Tenant. The policy shall contain no co-insurance clause, a
deductible amount not exceeding $5,000, and the insurance company's consent to the waivers of subrogation set forth in the next sentence. Landlord waives any claims it may have against Tenant and any
rights to grant subrogation rights to others for any loss, damage or claim which is covered by Landlord's insurance. In the event that the premises shall be rendered wholly or partially untenantable
by fire, explosion, earthquake, Act of God, or any other cause beyond the control of Landlord (collectively, the "casualties"), Landlord (i) shall rebuild and restore the premises as soon as
reasonably practicable to the premises' former condition and use but only (A) to the extent of the insurance proceeds Landlord receives, and (B) if the casualties do not occur during the
last two (2) years of the term (and for this purpose the term shall include all extension terms Tenant notifies Landlord it will exercise on or before thirty (30) days after the
occurrence of any of the casualties), or (ii) in circumstances not described in clause (ii) may, at its option, either terminate this Lease by written notice given to Tenant within sixty
(60) days after the casualty or commence to repair the premises within sixty (60) days after the casualty. If Landlord shall elect or be required to repair the premises, the rental
hereunder shall be abated in proportion to the part of the premises that are untenantable, and no rental shall be payable hereunder for the period that said premises shall be wholly untenantable,
provided that in the event any of the casualties is caused by carelessness, negligence or improper conduct of Tenant, or of Tenant's agents, employees, contractors or invitees, the rental shall not be
so abated. 


        All
fixtures or improvements placed on the premises by Tenant, which shall be damaged or destroyed, shall be repaired and replaced by Tenant at its own expense and not at the expense of
Landlord. 


        If
any of the glass or plate glass in the premised shall be damaged or become broken from the inside, Tenant shall replace, at Tenant's own cost and expense, all such glass or plate
glass broken. If the glass is damaged or broken from the outside, Landlord shall replace the same at its own cost and expense. 



        14.   Repairs and Maintenance.    Landlord shall bear the entire expense of all repairs, maintenance, alterations, or
improvements to the basic structure (exterior walls, roof, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and other systems on the premises). Landlord shall, in addition, bear the entire
expense for the repair and maintenance of the parking area, including landscaping and keeping the parking area free of rubbish, ice and snow. Tenant shall pay at its own expense, all repairs,
maintenance, and alterations of Tenant installed fixtures or improvements and utilities. 



        15.   Utilities, Taxes Etc.    Tenant shall pay for all telephone, water/sewer, electricity, natural gas, fire system
monitoring, and janitorial services used in the operation of the premises. Tenant agrees to pay for replacement of light bulbs. Landlord shall pay for all real property taxes and assessments levied
and assessed against the premises and for snow removal and lawn maintenance. 


        16.   No Smoking Policy.    There will be no smoking allowed anywhere in the premises by anyone. It will be Tenant's
responsibility to convey to and enforce this policy by its employees, agents and all other invitees. 



        17.   Paragraph Headings.    The paragraph headings in this instrument are for convenience only and do not limit or
construe the contents or any paragraphs. 


        18.   Severability.    It is the intent of the parties that if a part of this Lease is invalid, all valid parts that
are severable from the invalid part shall remain in effect. If a part of this Lease is invalid in one or more of it applications, that part remains in effect in all valid applications that are
severable from the invalid applications. 










        19.   Landlord's Liability.    The term "Landlord" as used herein shall mean only the owner or owners at the time in
question of the premises. In the event of any transfer of such title or interest, Landlord herein named (and in case of any subsequent transfers the then grantor) shall be relieved from and after the
date of such transfer of all liabilities as respects Landlord's obligations thereafter to be performed, provided that any funds in the hands of Landlord or the then grantor at time of such transfer in
which Tenant has an interest shall be delivered to the grantee, who shall assume the obligations of Landlord or the then grantor to Tenant with respect to those funds. The obligations contained in
this Lease to be performed by Landlord shall, subject to the foregoing provisions of this paragraph 19, be binding on Landlord's successors and assigns. 


        20.   Supersedes.    This Lease supersedes all prior agreements between the parties. 


        21.   Exercise of Rights.    The omission of Landlord or Tenant to exercise any right provided for on the default of
the other at any time shall not preclude Landlord or Tenant from the exercise of such right at any subsequent default of the other or be deemed a waiver thereof or the right to do so. 


        22.   Binding Effect.    This Lease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors,
administrators, and permitted assigns of the parties hereto. 


        23.   Security Deposit.    At the execution of this Lease, Tenant will pay Landlord the sum of $10,000 as a security
deposit. Landlord shall hold and use the security deposit as security for Tenant's performance of its obligations under this Lease. At the termination of this Lease and if at that time Tenant has
fully complied with all of its obligations under this Lease, Landlord shall return the security deposit, without interest (or the part of the security deposit which Landlord has not applied to satisfy
Tenant's obligations under this Lease), to Tenant. 


        24.   Governing Law.    This Agreement and all matters relating thereto shall be governed by the laws of Montana. 


        25.   Arbitration.    Any dispute under this Lease shall be decided by binding arbitration initiated and conducted in
accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"). The parties shall decide upon the arbitrator. If the parties are unable to decide upon the arbitrator
within ten (10) days after a notice from one party to the other that a dispute exists under this Lease, the AAA shall select the arbitrator. The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding. All
costs of arbitration shall be borne by the party the arbitrator determines to be the non-prevailing party. Such costs shall include the costs and reasonable attorneys' fees of the
prevailing party. 










IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands as of the date and year first written above. 



	

GENESIS PARTNERS, LLC—Landlord
	

By:	

 	

 
	

/s/  STEVE DAINES      
 Steve Daines, member—Landlord	

4/4/00
 date	

 
	

/s/  CLAIR DAINES      
 Clair Daines, member—Landlord	

4/4/00
 date	

 
	

/s/  GREG GIANFORTE      
 Greg Gianforte, member—Landlord	

4/6/00
 date	

 
	

Right Now Technologies, Inc.—Tenant
	

By	

 	

 
	

/s/  SUSAN CARSTENSEN      
 Susan Carstenson

Chief Financial Officer	

4/6/00
 date	

 









 
 

Addendum to Lease    
    


Landlord
will provide a $2,500 budget per building for inside telecommunications and computer wiring to each building 1 and building 2. Any overage to be paid by Tenant. Roger's telephone should bill
Landlord and Landlord will bill Tenant for any overage. 


Other
items considered Tenant improvements and to be billed separately to Tenant include: 


	1.
	Security
system



	2.
	Larger
internal windows in building 1



	3.
	Movement
of the wiring closet doors after the design was completed



	4.
	Upgraded
doors on wiring closets



	5.
	Adding
and removing the false floor in the computer room



	6.
	Any
future design changes as of March 22, 2000 



Items
not considered Tenant improvements and to be paid for by Landlord include: 


	1.
	Expanded
second floor bathrooms



	2.
	Reception
area for building 2 











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Exhibit 10.6


LEASE AGREEMENT

Addendum to Lease