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Exhibit 99.4   STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AGREEMENT   EDGE-FTE   THIS STRATEGIC ALLIANCE AGREEMENT (the Agreement), made effective this 17t h day of February 2016, through February 16, 2019 (the Initial Term) is entered into by and between EDGE Communications Solutions, LLC, with its principal place of business at 6505 Windcrest Drive, Suite 200, Plano, TX 75024 (hereinafter referred to as EDGE), and FTE Networks, Inc. with its principal place of business at 999 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 601, Naples, FL 34108 (hereinafter referred to as FTE or Subcontractor) sets forth the terms and conditions by which FTE will supply labor, materials, equipment, supervision and/or services for FTE's scope of work. FTE's work shall be identified in a purchase order, which if issued, will be issued subject to the terms of this Agreement (Purchase Order). Each Purchase Order, taken together with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall constitute a separate agreement between the parties and shall be considered independent of any other agreements between the parties that incorporate the terms and conditions of the Agreement.   FTE agrees to perform its scope of work, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this in accordance with the terms and conditions of the respective issued Purchase Order(s).   The Work, as defined below, is a portion of the services to be provided by for a communications service provider Mediacom, LLC (the Customer).   1. TERMS   A. This Agreement shall remain in effect for the duration of the Initial Term, unless earlier terminated pursuant to the provision entitled Termination of Agreement. After the Initial Term, this Agreement shall continue on a month to month basis until terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other setting forth the effective date of such termination. The termination of any Purchase Order shall not affect the obligations of either party to the other party pursuant to any other Purchase Order or to this Agreement. The termination of this Agreement shall terminate the obligations of either party to the other party pursuant to any Purchase Order and those obligations pursuant to this Agreement, except as to obligations that are identified herein or in a terminated Purchase Order as surviving termination.   B. Should the Agreement expire during the period of performance, all remaining Work of each Purchase Order will be completed under the terms of the Agreement then in effect on the date of award for each respective Purchase Order, unless modified in writing by mutual consent of the parties.   C. Prior to performing or providing the labor, materials, equipment and services required to complete the work described in a Purchase Order, if any, (the Work), Subcontractor must have a properly executed Agreement with EDGE, complied with all terms and conditions therein, including have submitted the required proofs of insurance. EDGE shall receive authorization from the Customer to approve Subcontractor as an approved vendor and to approve the Work terms and conditions of this Agreement if required to do so under Edge's contract with the Customer.

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  2. SCOPE OF WORK   A.  Subcontractor shall perform work for EDGE referred to as Route Feasibility & Site Acquisition, Materials Management, OSP Construction, and Other Work as outlined in the attached Exhibits A, B, C and D and as described and set forth in Purchase Orders.   B. Descriptions of the Work to be performed by Subcontractor for EDGE shall be listed in a Purchase Order. EDGE engages Subcontractor to furnish the Work described in the Purchase Order. All Work under any Purchase Order shall be performed in a professional manner and in accordance with the applicable specifications and drawings. Purchase Orders, shall be issued and administered as set forth in Section 3 below.   C. Unless otherwise provided in the Purchase Order, the Contractor shall provide and pay for materials, and other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work, whether temporary or permanent and whether or not incorporated or to be incorporated in the Work.   3. DISBURSEMENT OF PURCHASE ORDER   A. Issuance of Work under this Agreement may be made from time to time by the issuance of Purchase Orders to Subcontractor. Purchase Orders, if any, shall reference and incorporate the terms and conditions of the Agreement which shall apply to all Work performed under the Purchase Order.   B. Nonexclusive Rights. This Agreement is an as-ordered agreement between EDGE and Subcontractor, anticipating the potential but not promised issuance of Purchase Orders for specific work in amounts in excess of $20MM.   4. COMPENSATION & PAYMENTS   A. All Work shall be performed on the basis of certain agreed upon prices specified in the related Exhibit or individual Purchase Order once accepted by Subcontractor.   B. Payment. EDGE shall pay Subcontractor for Work completed in accordance with the related Exhibit or individual Purchase Order once accepted by Subcontractor.   C. This Agreement shall not be construed as a Pay When Paid contract. EDGE's obligation to pay Subcontractor under this Agreement shall not be predicated upon the Customer approving or paying EDGE for the Work.   D. Release and Waiver of Liens. Subcontractor will pay for all services, equipment, material and labor used under this Agreement and will keep EDGE' and Customer's property and work sites free of all claims or liens.

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  (1) If Subcontractor fails to make payments to subcontractors, materialmen, or suppliers, of any tier, including but not limited to suppliers of labor, material, equipment or services or to union benefits funds (hereinafter Lower-tier Subcontractors), its employees or laborers in the performance of the Work, EDGE shall have the right to deduct or temporarily withhold out of payments due or to become due to Subcontractor, reasonable amounts to satisfy any claims, bonds, or liens against the Work site, to issue joint checks to (i) Subcontractor and (ii) its Lower-tier Subcontractors, employees or laborers, and any potential bond or lien claimant, as applicable, or to pay such claimant(s) to protect EDGE from any and all loss, damage and expense (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to a claim or lien by such claimant   (2) Subcontractor agrees to indemnify and defend EDGE from and against any lien claims and to discharge any lien or furnish an indemnity bond equal to the lien amount (or any greater amount required by law) within ten (10) days notice from EDGE of the presence of any lien.   E. Acceptance of any payment by Subcontractor shall not constitute a waiver of claims by Subcontractor except those previously made in writing and identified by Subcontractor as settled at the time of final invoice.   5. INDEPENDENT SUBCONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP   Nothing in this Agreement shall cause Subcontractor in any way to be construed as a partner or joint venture with, or an employee of, EDGE in connection with or arising from Subcontractor's rendering of Work to EDGE pursuant to this Agreement. EDGE retains Subcontractor only for the purposes and to the extent as set forth in this Agreement, and Subcontractor's relation to EDGE during the term of this Agreement shall be that of an independent contractor and nothing herein shall create or imply any other or different relationship.   Subcontractor acknowledges that: (a) nothing herein constitutes the exercise by EDGE of control or direction over the manner or method by which Subcontractor will perform the Work, (b) Subcontractor is solely responsible for the withholding and payment of all federal, state and local income, social security and unemployment taxes, salaries, and other payments required to be made by it from funds received from EDGE hereunder, and (c) that EDGE is not required to and will not provide any worker's compensation or other insurance coverage of any nature, or any other unemployment, medical, dental, welfare or pension benefits to Subcontractor or any of its employees, associates or subcontractors. In addition, Subcontractor shall exercise full control of and supervision over its employees. Subcontractor acknowledges that its personnel (if any) performing Work are agents, employees or subcontractors of Subcontractor and are not employees or agents of EDGE.   6. SUBCONTRACTING   A. Subcontractor shall be permitted to subcontract any part of the Work without the prior written notification and consent of EDGE. However, Subcontractor will follow subcontracting requirements and processes of EDGE and provide joint access to subcontractor database and information concerning quality control. All Work performed by a Lower-tier Subcontractor shall be deemed Work performed by Subcontractor. Subcontractor agrees not to hire any Lower-tier Subcontractor to whose employment EDGE reasonably objects.

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  B. If the Work of any Lower-tier Subcontractor is unsatisfactory or unnecessarily delayed, or the Lower-tier Subcontractor violates any of the provisions of this Agreement, EDGE may request Subcontractor to terminate such Lower-tier Subcontractor and Subcontractor shall immediately terminate the agreement with its Lower-tier Subcontractors without any liability to EDGE whatsoever. Additionally, Subcontractor shall, at its cost, properly complete the Work within the required time or arrange for a capable subcontractor, approved by EDGE, to do so.   7. MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE SCOPE OF WORK   A. EDGE and Subcontractor, without invalidating this Agreement, may agree to changes in the Work consisting of additions, deletions, or modifications (Change Order), pursuant to a completed written change order documented by the parties. Such Change Order shall set forth any changes to the applicable Purchase Order and the price and time adjusted accordingly if any. In connection with the Change Order, EDGE will issue to Subcontractor a subsequent Purchase Order identifying any agreed upon change in the Work price and/or time.   B. All modifications to the terms of this Agreement shall be by written Amendment signed by both parties or otherwise documented by the parties.   8. INSPECTION OF WORK   As set forth in the Exhibit, EDGE shall have the opportunity to review and inspect all elements of the Work in a reasonable manner. EDGE shall have the right to require repair or replacement of any Work which is defective or not performed in accordance with the Purchase Order or deviates from other requirements of this Agreement, provided Subcontractor shall have until acceptance to complete such repair or replacement. Subcontractor shall be solely responsible for all construction means, methods, techniques, procedures and safety and security programs in connection with the performance of the Work.   9. INSURANCE   A.  Subcontractor shall obtain at its own cost and expense and maintain the insurance in full force and effect during the term of the Agreement as required herein. A copy of the (i) certificate(s) of insurance and (ii) endorsements, acceptable to EDGE, shall be submitted to EDGE prior to commencement of any Work and renewals or replacements of such certificates shall be so delivered at least 30 days prior to the expiration or termination of each such policy. A copy of the insurance policies shall promptly be made available to EDGE upon EDGE' request. Subcontractor expressly acknowledges while EDGE retains the right to review the insurance provided by Subcontractor and' Lower-tier Subcontractors, EDGE is not obligated to perform such review. In addition, EDGE exercise of such right is for EDGE' benefit alone and shall confer no rights to Subcontractor or to any third party. EDGE's acceptance of or failure to object to the submitted documents does not constitute approval of coverage that is not in compliance with this Agreement or as acceptance or affirmation of the adequacy or applicability of such insurance.

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  (1) Commercial General Liability Insurance providing the limits of coverage written on an occurrence basis, in no event less than $1,000,000 combined single limit and $2,000,000 in the aggregate for personal and bodily injury and death arising therefrom and Broad Form property damage arising out of any one occurrence in connection with the Work or any part thereof, which insurance shall include coverage with the same minimum limits for contractual liability and completed operations liability. General Liability and Umbrella/Excess Liability policies must have per location or per project aggregates.   (2) Motor Vehicle Insurance covering bodily injury, death of a person or property damage arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of any motor vehicles in an amount not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for personal and bodily injury and death.   (3) Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by state law where the Work is performed. Employer Liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 for each occurrence.   (4) Umbrella/Excess Liability with limits of not less than $5,000,000 in excess of all the above-referenced Commercial General Liability, Employer's Liability and Business Auto Liability, except the following Subcontractor classifications will have limits of not less than the following: HVAC $2,000,000, Landscaping and Fencing $1,000,000. Such Umbrella/Excess Liability policies shall follow form to the terms and conditions of the underlying coverages and shall include a drop down feature in the event any underlying limits are exhausted.   (5) EDGE and Mediacom, LLC shall be named as an additional insured.   (6) All insurance must be written on an occurrence basis.    10. TIME AND PROGRESS OF WORK   A. Subcontractor shall commence Work on the date(s) stipulated on each Purchase Order for each project. Subcontractor shall carry the Work forward expeditiously according to the work schedule and with adequate forces to achieve final completion of the Work identified on the Purchase Order.   B. No extension of performance time for any Work will be accepted without the consent of EDGE, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.   11. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT   A. RIGHT TO CURE/TERMINATION FOR SUBCONTRACTOR'S DEFAULT   After fifteen (15) days prior written notice to Subcontractor to cure, or additional time as may be reasonably required by EDGE to cure the event of default, EDGE may terminate this Agreement, or any one or more awarded Purchase Orders and take control of the Work for such terminated Purchase Orders, including any or all materials for the Work, and may proceed with the completion of the Work as contemplated by this Agreement by whatever method deemed expedient by EDGE upon the occurrence of any of the following events, which shall be deemed events of a default by Subcontractor hereunder:

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  1) Subcontractor fails to supply a sufficient number of skilled workers or suitable materials or equipment for performance of the Work;   2) Subcontractor fails to make payments to its Lower-tier Subcontractors or employees or laborers for labor, material or equipment;   3) Subcontractor disregards laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority;   4) Any Lower-tier Subcontractor files a (i) notice of intention to file a construction or mechanic's lien, (ii) mechanic's lien, or (iii) construction lien, and such filing is not removed by Subcontractor within three (3) days after the period required by this Agreement;   5) Subcontractor makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, a receiver or liquidator shall be appointed for Subcontractor or for any of its property, or Subcontractor or its creditors initiate bankruptcy proceedings (11 U.S.C.A.) with respect to Subcontractor; or   6) Subcontractor otherwise violates any provision of this Agreement.   B. REMEDIES FOR SUBCONTRACTOR'S DEFAULT   The cost of completion by EDGE in the event of a termination based on the occurrence of any of the conditions specified in Section 11(A) above shall be deducted from the unpaid balance, if any, then due Subcontractor under the Agreement.   12. SUSPENSION OF WORK   EDGE shall have the right to suspend the Work in progress for a reasonable time at the direction of Customer. Subcontractor shall resume performance of the Work at  EDGE' direction. Subcontractor may be entitled to additional compensation or damages as a consequence of this suspension.   13. INDEMNIFICATION   A. Subcontractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless EDGE and Customer and both of their subsidiaries, directors, shareholders, partners, principals (disclosed or undisclosed), employees, agents and representatives (hereinafter the Indemnitees) from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, obligations, and any liabilities, costs and expenses, including but not limited to, investigative and repair costs, attorney fees and costs, and consultant's fees and costs (collective, Claims) arising out of or in connection with the Work performed, materials furnished, or services provided or omitted under this Agreement by Subcontractor or its agents

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  B. These obligations to defend and indemnify shall not limit, or be limited by, the defense and/or additional insured obligations of the Subcontractor's insurance carrier(s).   C. The obligations of this Section 13 shall survive termination of this Agreement.   14. DUE ORGANIZATION   Subcontractor certifies that it is duly organized, existing and in good standing under the laws of its state of formation, and is duly qualified as necessary and is in good standing with respect to all jurisdictions in which it is required to be so qualified to do business.   15. TAXES   Fees are inclusive of all taxes and similar assessments, levies and government-imposed obligations with respect to income derived from Subcontractor's performance of the Work (Taxes). All Taxes shall be the obligation of and be paid by Subcontractor.   16. PERMITS, COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS   Subcontractor shall obtain and maintain all licenses, permits or certificates (collectively Licenses) required by any applicable law in connection with Subcontractor's performance of Work hereunder. Subcontractor represents and warrants to EDGE that Subcontractor's performance of this Agreement will not violate any other employment, services, confidentiality, consulting or other agreement to which Subcontractor is a party or by which it may be bound.   17. WARRANTY   A. Subcontractor warrants to EDGE that the Work will be performed with promptness and diligence and shall be executed in a quality manner consistent with workmanship standards in the particular trades involved.   B. EDGE may accept any nonconforming Work instead of requiring its removal and correction upon the condition that Subcontractor shall pay EDGE an appropriate amount for damages and compensation as is mutually agreed upon by EDGE and Subcontractor. Warranty is not waived under such conditions.   C. If within one (1) year from the date of completion of Work acceptance, or within one (1) year from the completion of all other work or services and acceptance by EDGE (or within any longer materials warranty period as set forth above), any defects exists or arise, then in each case upon receipt of notice of such defect, Subcontractor shall (unless EDGE chooses another remedy) promptly cause such defect(s) to be repaired or remedied at Subcontractor's sole cost and expense, including but not limited to the costs of transportation, uncovering, removal, disposal, replacement, correction, installation and covering. Subcontractor shall commence or cause the commencement of repairs immediately upon receipt of notice from EDGE and thereafter diligently pursue same to completion or cause the same to be diligently pursued to completion. EDGE shall have the right without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available to it, (i) to make such repairs and offset the cost thereof against any amounts owed to be paid by EDGE to Subcontractor or invoice Subcontractor therefore which invoice shall be paid net 30 days or (ii) require Subcontractor to refund the price of the Work not meeting the warranties. Subcontractor will extend the warranty period if Subcontractor has been grossly negligent in the performance of any Work under this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Subcontractor shall not be liable or responsible for any defect in any materials used by Subcontractor if such defect was not due to Subcontractor's acts or omissions.

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  D.  These warranties extend to the future performance of the materials and shall continue for the longer of (a) the warranty period applicable to EDGE' sales to Customer of the material or of products which incorporate the material, (b) one year after the material is accepted by EDGE or (c) such greater period as may be specified elsewhere in this Agreement. Repaired and replacement material shall be warranted as set forth above in this clause.   18. PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY   A.  Subcontractor represents and warrants (i) that Subcontractor has experience in the type of Work to be performed and in the occupational safety and health practices that are required for that type of work; (ii) that Subcontractor's employees are properly trained and equipped to perform the Work; (iii) that Subcontractor is aware of the risks inherent in performing such Work and Subcontractor expressly assumes the risk of loss or injury that may result from the Work.   B.  Subcontractor shall comply with all applicable laws (including, without limitation the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, Hazardous Communication Requirements, and all applicable environmental protection laws, rules, regulations and ordinances), ordinances, rules, regulations and lawful orders of any public authority having jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property or to protect them from damage, injury or loss. Subcontractor shall comply with all occupational safety and health requirements, including such related publications (not included; but incorporated herein by reference):   · National Electrical Code Handbook, most recent edition.   · Occupational Safety and Health Administration Handbook.   · National Electrical Safety Code, most recent edition.   · All System pole attachment agreements.   · Applicable utility practices of states named, General Order #95 and General Order #128.   C. Without limitation of the Subcontractor's obligations regarding safety and protection, Subcontractor shall:

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  1) Confine operations at the site to areas permitted by law, ordinances, permits, this Agreement and the Purchase Orders;   2) erect and maintain, as required by existing conditions and performance of the Work, safeguards for safety and protection, including posting danger signs and other warnings against hazards, promulgating safety regulations and notifying owners and users of adjacent sites and utilities;   3) not unreasonably encumber the site with materials or equipment or load or permit any part of the construction or site to be loaded so as to endanger its safety;   4) not bring hazardous materials onto the site without prior written authorization by EDGE;   5) exercise utmost care and carry on its activities under supervision of properly qualified personnel, when use or storage of explosives or other hazardous materials or equipment or unusual methods are necessary for execution of the Work; and   6) dispose of any hazardous materials in accordance with applicable law.   D. Without limitation of Subcontractor's obligation under this Agreement, the Subcontractor shall indemnify EDGE as identified in Section 13 for any Claims caused by hazardous materials.   19. CLEAN UP   Subcontractor shall at all times keep the Work premises free from accumulations of waste material, rubbish, and any other debris resulting from the Work. On an ongoing basis as the Work progresses, and at the completion of the Work, Subcontractor shall restore to essentially its former condition, and to the satisfaction of EDGE, all aspects of the Work site and shall remove all waste and excess materials, tools, and equipment resulting from or used in the Work and legally dispose thereof. All costs and expenses of any type for cleanup, restoration, and removal noted above will be borne by Subcontractor at no cost to EDGE. If Subcontractor fails in its duties under this clause, EDGE may upon notice to Subcontractor perform the necessary clean up and deduct the costs thereof from any amounts due or to become due to Subcontractor or invoice Subcontractor therefore, which invoice shall be paid net 30 days. Manholes, cable vaults, and central office Work areas will be cleared of all litter by Subcontractor on a daily basis where Work is being performed.   20. NOTICE OF MATERIAL DEFECTS   Subcontractor agrees to promptly notify EDGE upon learning of any material defect, misstatement or omission in rendering any Work.

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  21. WAIVER   The waiver by either party of any breach of this Agreement by the other party in a particular instance shall not operate as a waiver of subsequent breaches of the same or different kind. The failure of either party to exercise any rights under this Agreement in a particular instance shall not operate as a waiver of the party's right to exercise the same or different rights in subsequent instances.   22. NOTICES   A. Any written notice or demand which under the terms of this Agreement or under any statute must or may be given or made by EDGE or Subcontractor shall be in writing and addressed to the respective parties as stated in this Agreement. Notice shall be sent by certified, registered or express mail, other overnight delivery service, or shall be hand delivered. Written notice by facsimile shall satisfy the notice requirements of this Agreement where the individual to whom the facsimile is addressed acknowledges receipt of such notice by return facsimile or other means as provided in this Section. The addresses below may be changed at any time by giving prior written notice as above provided.   TO: TO:     EDGE Communications Solutions, LLC FTE Networks, Inc. Attn: Mark Miller, EVP - Operations Attn: General Counsel 6505 Windcrest Drive 999 Vanderbilt Beach Blvd Suite 200 Suite 601 Plano, TX 75024 Naples, FL 34108   Such notice shall be deemed to have been given or made when actually received or seventy-two (72) hours after being sent as specified above, whichever occurs first.   23. ASSIGNMENT   Subcontractor shall not assign any right or interest under this Agreement (excepting monies due, or to become due) or delegate or subcontract any Work or other obligation to be performed or owed under this Agreement without prior consent of EDGE. Notwithstanding, Subcontractor may delegate or assign Work under this Agreement to a subsidiary operating entity. All Work performed by Subcontractor's Lower- tier Subcontractors shall be deemed Work performed by Subcontractor.   24. BINDING EFFECT   This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.

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  25. CHOICE OF LAW/FORUM   The construction, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement and all transactions under it shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, irrespective of its conflict of law principles. Subcontractor and EDGE shall not be obligated to resolve by arbitration any claim or dispute related to the Agreement. It is mandatory that any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Agreement or the breach thereof shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the State of Texas and the venue shall be exclusively in Collin County, Texas for resolution.   26. TEXAS ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION   All claims, disputes and other matters in question arising out of or relating to this subcontract with a breach thereof, except for claims which have been waived by the making or acceptance of final payment, shall be decided by mediation or non-binding arbitration pursuant to the Texas Arbitration Dispute Resolution Act, (Texas Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 154), and in accordance with the construction industry rules then in effect unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. Each party shall pay its own legal and other costs relating to the mediation or the non- binding arbitration regardless of the outcome of the mediation or the non-binding arbitration.   27. LEGAL JURISDICTION/ VENUE   The Parties:   (a) consent to the exclusive venue the State of Texas, Collin County, in any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement including the jurisdiction and venue in connection with Paragraph 26 : TEXAS ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT;   (b) waive any objection they might have to jurisdiction or venue of such forums or that the forum is inconvenient; and   (c) agree not to bring any such action in any other jurisdiction or venue to which either party might be entitled by domicile or otherwise.   28. ATTORNEY'S FEES   In the event that a dispute arises with respect to this Agreement, the party prevailing in such dispute shall be entitled to recover all expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, incurred in ascertaining such party's rights under this Agreement, whether or not it was necessary for such party to institute suit.   29. NUMBER AND GENDER   Whenever the singular number is used in this Agreement and when required by the context, the same shall include the plural. The masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter genders, and the word person shall include a corporation, firm, partnership, or other form of association.

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  30. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; INCONSISTENCIES   A. This Agreement shall incorporate the typed or written provisions of EDGE' Purchase Orders issued pursuant to this Agreement and shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and shall not be modified or rescinded except by a writing signed by Subcontractor and EDGE. All references in these terms and conditions to this Agreement or to Work, services, material, equipment, products, software, or information furnished under, in performance of, pursuant to, or in contemplation of this Agreement shall also apply to any Purchase Orders or Amendments issued pursuant to this Agreement. All provisions on Subcontractor's forms shall be deemed deleted. Additional or different terms inserted in this Agreement by Subcontractor, or deletions thereto, whether by alterations, addenda, or otherwise, shall be of no force and effect, unless expressly consented to by EDGE in writing. The provisions of this Agreement supersede all contemporaneous oral agreements and all prior oral and written quotations, communications, agreements, and understandings of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.   B. The documents referenced in this Agreement are complementary, and what is called for by any one shall be as binding as if called for by all. The intention of the Agreements, Exhibits, and Purchase Order (collectively Contract Documents) is to include all labor, materials, supervision, equipment, transportation and expense necessary for the proper execution of the Work; performance by Subcontractor shall be required to the extent consistent with the Contract Documents to produce the intended results. If a conflict or inconsistency exists between the provisions of this Agreement, the pre-printed terms and conditions on either side of the Purchase Order, any other document, the order of precedence to resolve the conflict or inconsistency is as follows: (a) the Agreement; (b) Exhibits to the Agreement; (c) Purchase Orders; and (d) drawings and specifications. In the event of an irreconcilable conflict, discrepancy, error, or omission, the provision imposing the greater duty on Subcontractor shall apply. Materials or work described in words that have a well-known technical or trade meaning shall be held to refer to such recognized standards.   31. SEVERABILITY   If any provision of this Agreement is illegal or unenforceable, its invalidity shall not affect the other provision of this Agreement that can be given effect without the invalid provision. If any provision of this Agreement does not comply with any law, ordinance or regulation, such provision to the extent possible shall be interpreted in such a manner to comply with such law, ordinance or regulation, or if such interpretation is not possible, it shall be deemed to satisfy the minimum requirements thereof. All provisions required by law shall be deemed incorporated herein by reference.

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  32. AMENDMENT   This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument executed by both EDGE and Subcontractor.   33. RIGHT OF REPLACEMENT   EDGE may, upon reasonable request, require Subcontractor to replace any personnel, including a project manager, deployed by Subcontractor under the terms of this Agreement. Subcontractor will replace any personnel promptly after request from EDGE with an employee of Subcontractor reasonably acceptable to EDGE.   34. NON-SOLICITATION   Subcontractor, during the term of this Agreement and for a period of one year thereafter, shall not, directly or indirectly, for itself or on behalf of or in conjunction with any other person, partnership, corporation, business or organization, solicit, hire, contract with or engage the employment of an employee of EDGE with whom Subcontractor or its personnel have contact as a result of Subcontractor's performance of this Agreement, unless Subcontractor (i) obtains the written consent of EDGE, as applicable, and (ii) pays EDGE as applicable a fee to be mutually agreed upon. In the event Subcontractor directly employs or contracts with an employee of EDGE without the consent of EDGE, Subcontractor shall pay as liquidated damages two times the then monthly salary of the employee for a three-month period of time.

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  35. DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP AND CONFIDENTIALITY AND USE OF INFORMATION   Each party may make available (Disclosing Party) to the other (Receiving Party) access to certain information whether of a technical, business or other nature, including without limitation trade secrets, know-how and information relating to the technology, Customers, business plans, promotional and marketing activities, finances and other business affairs of such Party (collectively, Confidential Information). So long as and to the extent that Confidential Information is clearly and identifiably marked Confidential or Proprietary (if in tangible form) or is not generally available to the public from other sources, each Party shall safeguard such Confidential Information in the manner in which it safeguards its own confidential information, and shall not disclose Confidential Information to its employees, Lower-tier Subcontractors and agents, except to the extent necessary to enable it to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. The Parties obligations set forth in this Section shall not apply with respect to any portion of the Confidential Information that the Receiving Party can document by competent proof that such portion: (a) was in public domain at the time it was communicated to the Receiving Party by the Disclosing Party; (b) entered the public domain through no fault of the Receiving Party, subsequent to the time it was communicated to the Receiving Party by the Disclosing Party; (c) was in Receiving Party's possession free of any obligation of confidence at the time it was communicated to Receiving Party by Disclosing Party; (d) was developed by employees or agents of Receiving Party independently of and without reference to any information communicated to Receiving Party by Disclosing Party; or (e) was communicated by Disclosing Party to an unaffiliated third party free of any obligation of confidentiality. In addition, Receiving Party may disclose the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information in response to a valid court order by a court or other governmental body, as otherwise required by law. All Confidential Information furnished to the Receiving Party by the Disclosing Party is the sole and exclusive property of the Disclosing Party or its suppliers or Customers. This Paragraph shall survive termination of this Agreement.   END OF DOCUMENT   [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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  IN WITNESS WHEREOF, EDGE AND FTE HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT AS OF THE DATE FIRST ABOVE WRITTEN.   EDGE Communications Solutions, LLC   FTE Networks, Inc.                           BY: /s/ Mark Miller   BY: /s/ Carlie Ancor   NAME: Mark Miller   NAME: Carlie Ancor   TITLE: Executive Vice-President - Operations   TITLE: Chief Technology Officer

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Question: Highlight the parts (if any) of this contract related to Insurance that should be reviewed by a lawyer. Details: Is there a requirement for insurance that must be maintained by one party for the benefit of the counterparty?
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A copy of the insurance policies shall promptly be made available to EDGE upon EDGE' request.


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EXHIBIT 10.16

DRAFT  (Americas) 1/12/00 (Rev 1)              SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

     This Support and Maintenance Agreement (Agreement) is entered into and is effective as of the ____ day of _______________2000 (the Effective Date) by and between XACCT Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation (XACCT) with its principal place of business at 2900 Lakeside Drive, Suite 100, Santa Clara, California 95054 and ________________________________, a _______________corporation (Licensee) with its principal place of business at _________________________________.

This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which XACCT will provide Product Maintenance (as defined below) and Support Services (as defined below) for the Product which is licensed by Licensee pursuant to XACCT's End User Software License Agreement (License Agreement). Except where superseded by this Agreement, all other terms and conditions of the License Agreement are incorporated by reference. Capitalized terms that are not defined in Section 1. below or elsewhere in this Agreement have the same meaning as in the License Agreement.

1.       DEFINITIONS

1.1      Designated Support Contact  means Licensee's employee who is          authorized to contact the XACCT           support center.

1.2      Incident means a single, discrete, malfunction or other problem which          may require more than one (1) response before it is closed.

1.3      Major Release means a version of the Product containing significant          changes in functionality which usually will be designated with a whole          number product version change such as 3.x to 4.x.

1.4      Minor Release means a version of the Product containing minor          improvements which usually will be designated with a one (1) decimal          version change such as 3.x to 3.x; also sometimes referred to as dot          releases.

1.5      Product Maintenance means the Product updates and revisions that are          available from XACCT and selected by Licensee, as further referenced          herein and the attachments hereto as may be amended from time to time.

1.6      Support Services means the software support services that are          available from XACCT and selected by Licensee, as further referenced          herein and the attachments hereto as may be amended from time to time.

2.       COVERAGE AND PAYMENT OF FEES

         Licensee may purchase the level of Product Maintenance and Support          Services set forth in Attachment 1 to this Agreement. XACCT will          provide the Product Maintenance and Support Services purchased by          Licensee subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the          License Agreement. Fees shall be payable within thirty (30) days of          invoice which shall be exclusive of any applicable local, state,          federal, use, excise, value added, GST or other taxes imposed on the          fees payable for the Product Maintenance and Support Services which          shall be the responsibility of Licensee.

3.       SUPPORT SERVICES

3.1      XACCT will provide reasonable commercial efforts to provide the          appropriate solutions for reported Incidents. Initial response times          for reported Incidents are as set forth in Attachment 1.

3.2      In order for Licensee to receive the Support Services referenced above,          Licensee must:

         (a)      Appoint Designated Support Contact(s), trained and qualified,                   who will maintain the integrity of the&sbsp;Product and who will                   act as Licensee's liaison for all technical communications                   with XACCT. The number of Designated Support Contact(s) will                   be determined by the level of Support Services purchased by                   Licensee set forth in Attachment 1referenced in Section 2.                   Names of Designated Support Contact(s) must be provided to                   XACCT prior to initial contact with the XACCT support center.                   All technical communications by Licensee to XACCT shall only                   be made by the Designated Support Contact(s). All information                   and materials provided to Licensee by XACCT pursuant to this                   Agreement will be routed to the Designated Support Contact(s).                   Licensee may change the Designated Support Contact(s) upon                   written notice to XACCT;

         (b)      Promptly obtain training on the use of the Product for the                   Designated Support Contact(s), and any other employee                   substituting or replacing the Designated Support Contact(s);

         (c)      Subject to Licensee's applicable security requirements,                   provide XACCT with access to and use of all information and





                  system facilities including but not limited to a modem                   connection to Licensee's systems determined necessary by XACCT                   to provide timely Support Services pursuant to this Agreement;

         (d)      Follow operating instructions and procedures as specified in,                   but not limited to, XACCT's documentation and other                   correspondence related to the Product;

         (e)      Follow procedures and recommendations provided by the XACCT                   support center in an effort to correct problems; or

         (f)      Notify XACCT of a malfunction or other problem in accordance                   with XACCT's then current problem reporting procedures and as                   provided in Attachment 1. If XACCT determines that a problem                   reported by Licensee is not due to an error in the Product,                   XACCT will so notify Licensee. XACCT may in its sole                   discretion charge additional fees for time and materials for                   the resolution of problems that are not attributable to an                   error in the Product or which are excluded from XACCT's                   support obligations as set forth below.

3.5      XACCT shall have no obligation to support:

         (a)      altered, damaged or Licensee-modified Product, or any portion                   of the Product incorporated with or into other software other                   than as contemplated by XACCT's documentation or as otherwise                   expressly approved by XACCT in writing;

         (b)      any version of the Product other than the current version of                   the Product, the immediately previous version and the version                   preceding the immediately previous version; XACCT's obligation                   to support the version prior to the immediately previous                   version shall not extend beyond six (6) months after the                   release of the current Major Release of the Product;

         (c)      Product problems caused by Licensee's negligence, abuse or                   misapplication, use of Product other than as specified in the                   XACCT documentation, or other causes beyond the reasonable                   control of XACCT;

         (d)      Product installed on any hardware, operating system version or                   network environment that is not supported by XACCT; or

         (e)      Incidents if XACCT makes a good faith determination that the                   primary cause of the problem results from the failure or                   malfunction of any system, equipment, facilities or devices                   not furnished by XACCT.

3.6      Any obligation for Support for non-standard versions of the Product or          portions thereof developed for Licensee on a customized basis shall be          only as set forth in an amendment or other supplement to this          Agreement.

4.       PRODUCT MAINTENANCE

4.1      XACCT will use reasonable commercial efforts to provide maintenance          releases and Minor Releases to the then-current embodiment of the          Product that it provides to its customers generally. Maintenance          Releases and Minor Releases may also include one copy of revisions to          the documentation applicable to such maintenance releases and Minor          Releases.

4.2      From time to time XACCT in its sole discretion may develop and provide          Major Releases which will be made available to Licensee with or without          additional fees according to the level of Support Services purchased by          Licensee as set forth in Attachment 1 referenced in Section 2.

4.3      THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT PERTAINING TO LIMITED WARRANTY,          DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE          MAJOR AND MINOR RELEASES OF PRODUCT DELIVERED ACCORDING TO THIS          AGREEMENT.

5.       TERM AND TERMINATION

5.1      The initial term of this Agreement is one (1) year from the date of          delivery of the Product to Licensee unless earlier terminated in          accordance with this Agreement. The Agreement will be automatically          renewed for additional one (1) year terms (subject to applicable fee          adjustments) unless thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary of the          Effective Date Licensee gives written notice to XACCT of its intention          not to renew.

5.2      XACCT may suspend or terminate Product Maintenance and Support Services          if Licensee fails to timely pay Product Maintenance and Support Service          fees as provided in this Agreement. XACCT may also terminate Support          Services if Licensee breaches any provision of this Agreement or the          License Agreement and such breach is not remedied within thirty (30)          days after Licensee receives written notice of the breach. XACCT shall          also have the right not to renew this Agreement with respect to any          Product by providing written notice of such election at least sixty          (60) days prior to the termination of Support Services for such          Product, provided that XACCT no longer generally provides Support          Services for such Product, or no longer provides the specific Support





         Services previously offered.

5.3      Product Maintenance and Support Services shall automatically terminate          upon termination of the License Agreement.

6.       REINSTATEMENT OR RENEWAL OF PRODUCT MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

         In the event Product Maintenance and Support Services are terminated by          Licensee by notice of non-renewal, Product Maintenance and Support          Services shall be discontinued at the end of the then current term. If          Product Maintenance and Support Services are terminated for any reason,          at XACCT's sole option, Licensee may reinstate or renew Product          Maintenance and Support Services by paying XACCT all applicable Product          Maintenance and Support Services and reinstatement fees.

7.       LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

7.1      Direct Damages. XACCT'S SOLE LIABILITY AND LICENSEE'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY          FOR DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO THE SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER ANY CONTRACT,          TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY, SHALL BE          LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY LICENSEE FOR THE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE          PRIOR 12 MONTHS. XACCT'S SOLE LIABILITY AND LICENSEE'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY          FOR DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCT MAINTENANCE SHALL BE AS SET FORTH          IN THE LICENSE AGREEMENT.

7.2      Consequential Damages. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE,          SHALL XACCT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL          DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOSS          OF DATA, OR COSTS OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES,          ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF THE PRODUCT AND          DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF XACCT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH          DAMAGES OR LOSSES.

8.       GENERAL

         This Agreement, the attachments and the License Agreement constitute          the entire agreement between the parties regarding Product Maintenance          and Support Services and supersede all previous agreements or

         representations, oral or written, regarding the subject matter. This          Agreement may not be modified or amended except in a writing signed by          a duly authorized representative of each party. Both parties          acknowledge having read the terms and conditions set forth in this          Agreement and attachments hereto, understand all terms and conditions,          and agree to be bound thereby. The laws of the State of California          shall govern all issues arising under or relating to this Agreement,          without giving effect to the conflict of laws principles thereof. All          disputes arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved          exclusively in the appropriate state court in Santa Clara County,          California or in the federal court in the Northern District of          California, and it is explicitly agreed that no other court shall have          such jurisdiction. This Agreement shall not be governed by the United          Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods

IN WITNESS  WHEREOF,  the parties  have caused this  Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives:

LICENSEE                                  XACCT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

By:                                       By:    ---------------------------------         -----------------------------------

Name:                                     Name:      -------------------------------           ---------------------------------

Title:                                    Title:       ------------------------------            --------------------------------

Date:                                     Date:      -------------------------------           --------------------------------- 
Question: Highlight the parts (if any) of this contract related to Cap On Liability that should be reviewed by a lawyer. Details: Does the contract include a cap on liability upon the breach of a party’s obligation? This includes time limitation for the counterparty to bring claims or maximum amount for recovery.
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XACCT'S SOLE LIABILITY AND LICENSEE'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY          FOR DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO THE SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER ANY CONTRACT,          TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER THEORY, SHALL BE          LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY LICENSEE FOR THE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE          PRIOR 12 MONTHS.


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PHOTO RETOUCHING OUTSOURCING AGREEMENT

Between: DGT Corp. Suite 207 - 1130 Austin Avenue, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada V3K 3P5 (hereinafter referred to as DGT)

And: Dolphin Industries Limited Room 1302 Golden Gate Commercial Bldg 136 Austin Road Tsimshatsui, Hong Kong (hereinafter referred to as Dolphin)

WHEREAS:

DGT is an internet provider of professional digital photo-editing services for photography studios and digital photo processors.

Both parties are desirous of entering into this Agreement regarding the outsourcing of photo-editing services of DGT's clients in the North American market place and elsewhere.

NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that both parties agrees as follows: 1.DGT shall pay Dolphin USD10,000, for carrying out the beta testing of the quality of their photo-editing services and testing of the Internet bandwidth for file transmission. This amount is to be paid in two monthly installments, USD5,000 on the date of this Agreement and USD5,000, 30 days subsequent to the date of this Agreement; 2.Upon successful completion of the beta testing stage, DGT will guarantee Dolphin the greater of: (1) USD5,000 for each 30 day period of photo-editing work completed for a total of 90 days (payment to be effective 30 days from the successful completion of the beta tests); or (2) a minimum of 3,300 pictures to be edited for each 30 day period for a total of 90 days at USD1.50 per finished digital photo; 3.Dolphin agrees to complete its photo-editing services within 14 days of receiving the original digital photo files. The completed files must meet DGT pre-defined standards for finished products; 4.Dolphin shall charge DGT USD1.50 per delivered, completed photo. The price per unit shall be open to renegotiation - in response to competitive pricing pressures - upon receipt of written notice at any time by either party;     Page 1 of 5





    5.Dolphin will provide photo-editing services exclusively, at DGT option, when the number of downloaded photos to be edited by Dolphin totals 50,000 in a single year; 6.Dolphin acknowledges that it is illegal to copy or reproduce these photographs, including but not limited to electronic reproduction, without DGT expressed permission, and any violation will be subject to civil and criminal penalties.   WHEREAS BOTH PARTIES AGREE FURTHER TO THE TERMS AND CONDITONS AS FOLLOWS:   Indemnity And Limitation of Liability:    Dolphin hereby indemnifies, holds harmless and defends DGT, its Board of Directors, officers, and agents against any and all claims (including all legal fees and disbursements incurred in association therewith) arising out of the exercise of any rights under this Agreement including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, against any damages or losses, consequential or otherwise, arising from or out of the use of DGT's products under this Agreement by Dolphin or their customers or end-users howsoever the same may arise.   DGT's total liability, whether under the express or implied terms of this Agreement, in tort (including negligence), or at common law, for any loss or damage suffered by Dolphin, whether direct, indirect or special, or any other similar or like damage that may arise or does arise from any breaches of this Agreement by DGT and its Directors, Officers or agents, shall be limited to the amount of the cost of the products.   In no event shall DGT be liable for consequential or incidental damages arising from any breach or breaches of this Agreement.   No action, whether in contract or tort (including negligence), or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, may be brought by Dolphin more than six months after the cause of action has occurred.   Right of photo   Records:   Dolphin shall maintain at its principal place of business, or such other place as may be most convenient, separate accounts and records of all services provided to DGT, such accounts and records to be in sufficient detail to enable proper returns to be made under this Agreement.   Dolphin shall deliver to DGT on the date 30 days after each and every year a detailed photo-editing report on all services provided on a unit basis (i.e. customer number, file number, cost).     Page 2 of 5





    The calculation shall be carried out in accordance with generally accepted U.S. accounting principles (GAAP), or the standards and principles adopted by the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) applied on a consistent basis.   During the term of this Agreement, and thereafter, Dolphin shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that all information provided to DGT or its representatives pursuant to this Article remains confidential and is treated as such by DGT.   Governing Law And Arbitration:   This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, USA in force therein without regard to its conflict of law rules. All parties agree that by executing this Agreement they have attorned to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States. The Supreme Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over this Agreement.   In the event of any dispute arising between the parties concerning this Agreement, its enforceability or the interpretation thereof, the same shall be settled by a single arbitrator appointed pursuant to the provisions of the Commercial Arbitration Act of the State of Nevada, or any successor legislation then in force. The language to be used in the arbitration proceedings shall be English.   Notices:   All payments, reports and notices or other documents that any of the parties hereto are required or may desire to deliver to any other party hereto may be delivered only by personal delivery or by registered or certified mail, telex or fax, all postage and other charges prepaid, at the address for such party set forth below or at such other address as any party may hereinafter designate in writing to the others. Any notice personally delivered or sent by telex or fax shall be deemed to have been given or received at the time of delivery, telexing or faxing. Any notice mailed as aforesaid shall be deemed to have been received on the expiration of five days after it is posted, provided that if there shall be at the time of mailing or between the time of mailing and the actual receipt of the notice a mail strike, slow down or labour dispute which might affect the delivery of the notice by the mails, then the notice shall only be effected if actually received.   Termination:   DGT shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement if Dolphin fails to meet its requirements and material obligation hereunder and only after DGT have given Dolphin written notice of such failure and only after Dolphin has not rectified such failure within 10 days of the notice. Dolphin shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement only after DGT fails to meet a material obligation hereunder and only after Dolphin has given DGT written notice of such failure and only after the DGT has not rectified such failure within 30 days of the notice.     Page 3 of 5





    General:   1.Dolphin shall be entitled to defer any obligation hereunder in the event of force majeure, where force majeure is defined as an act of God, war, revolution, insurrection, riot, blockade or any other unlawful act against public order or authority, strike, lockout or other industrial disturbance, storm, fire, flood, explosion or lightning, the failure to obtain the approval or any government, governmental agency, commission, board or other tribunal having jurisdiction, and any other event not reasonably within the control of Dolphin;   2.Any notice, demand, payment or other communication (collectively the Correspondence) to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the address or fax number of the party appearing herein;   3.Both parties shall do all such things and execute all such written materials as may be required to carry out the full intent and meaning of this Agreement; and   4.This is the entire Agreement between the parties in respect of the matter referred to herein and no amendment or interpretation of this Agreement will be binding on the parties unless same is in writing executed by the parties hereto.   5.Dolphin shall permit any duly authorized representative of DGT, during normal business hours and at DGT's sole risk and expense, to enter upon and into any premises of Dolphin for the purpose of inspecting the service.   6.Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or construed to create between the parties hereto a partnership or joint venture. No party shall have the authority to act on behalf of any other party, or to commit any other party in any manner or cause whatsoever or to use any other party's name in any way not specifically authorized by this Agreement. No party shall be liable for any act, omission, representation, obligation or debt of any other party, even if informed of such act, omission, representation, obligation or debt.   7.Subject to the limitations hereinbefore expressed, this Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.   8.No condoning, excusing or overlooking by any party of any default, breach or non-observance by any other party at any time or times in respect of any covenants, provisos or conditions of this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such party's rights under this Agreement in respect of any continuing or subsequent default, breach or non-observance, so as to defeat in any way the rights of such party in respect of any such continuing or subsequent default or breach, and no waiver shall be inferred from or implied by anything done or omitted by such party, save only an express waiver in writing.   9.No exercise of a specific right or remedy by any party precludes it from or prejudices it in exercising another right or pursuing another remedy or maintaining an action to which it may otherwise be entitled either at law or in equity.     Page 4 of 5





    10.Marginal headings as used in this Agreement are for the convenience of reference only and do not form a part of this Agreement and are not be used in the interpretation hereof.   11.If any Article, part, section, clause, paragraph or subparagraph of this Agreement shall be held to be indefinite, invalid, illegal or otherwise voidable or unenforceable, the entire Agreement shall not fail on account thereof, and the balance of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.   12.Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement.   13.Whenever the singular or masculine or neuter is used throughout this Agreement the same shall be construed as meaning the plural or feminine or body corporate when the context or the parties hereto may require.     IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have hereunto executed this Agreement on the 1st  day of JUNE , 2006 , but effective as of the Date of Commencement.   SIGNED FOR AND ON BEHALF of DGT CORP.   ) by its duly authorized officers: )   ) ) /s/ Norman Joe, President ) Authorized Signatory )   ) SIGNED FOR AND ON BEHALF of DOLPHIN INDUSTRIES LIMITED ) ) by its duly authorized officers: )   )   ) /s/ Chung-Keung Ho, President/Director ) Authorized Signatory ) 
Question: Highlight the parts (if any) of this contract related to Cap On Liability that should be reviewed by a lawyer. Details: Does the contract include a cap on liability upon the breach of a party’s obligation? This includes time limitation for the counterparty to bring claims or maximum amount for recovery.
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DGT's total liability, whether under the express or implied terms of this Agreement, in tort (including negligence), or at common law, for any loss or damage suffered by Dolphin, whether direct, indirect or special, or any other similar or like damage that may arise or does arise from any breaches of this Agreement by DGT and its Directors, Officers or agents, shall be limited to the amount of the cost of the products.