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Exhibit 10.14

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SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT

THIS SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is made and entered into as of June 13, 2012 the (Effective Date), by and between Forty Niners SC Stadium Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Forty Niners SC) having its principal place of business at 4949 Centennial Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95054, and Violin Memory, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Sponsor) having its principal place of business at 685 Clyde Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043. For purposes of this Agreement, Forty Niners SC and Sponsor may each be referred to individually as a Party and may be collectively referred to as the Parties.

Recitals

WHEREAS, Forty Niners SC is an affiliate of Forty Niners Football Company LLC, (the Team), a Delaware limited liability company that owns the National Football League franchise for the professional football team known as the San Francisco 49ers.

WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Stadium Authority (SCSA) is building a new stadium in Santa Clara (the Stadium) which it will own and operate.

WHEREAS, Forty Niners SC entered into a lease with SCSA pursuant to which Forty Niners SC will have the right to sell sponsorships at the Stadium.

WHEREAS, Team entered into a sub-lease with Forty Niners SC and will play substantially all of its home games at the Stadium.

WHEREAS, Sponsor desires to become a sponsor of Forty Niners SC, and Forty Niners SC desires to grant Sponsor certain sponsorship rights, under the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations set forth herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

Agreement

1. Definitions.

(a) Affiliate means a person or entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, a Party. The term 'control' means the possession of the power to direct the management and policies of the person or entity, whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

(b) Agreement has the meaning set forth in the initial paragraph.

(c) Contract Year means, for the first year of this Agreement, from March 1 of the year in which the Stadium is anticipated to open through February 28 of the following year. For all years thereafter, Contract Year means the period from March 1 through February 28 (or 29).





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(d) Deposit has the meaning set forth in Section 5(b) of this Agreement,

(e) Effective Date has the meaning set forth in the initial paragraph.

(f) Forty Niners SC has the meaning set forth in the initial paragraph.

(g) Indemnitee has the meaning set forth in Section 11(a) of this Agreement.

(h) Lost Sponsorship Benefits has the meaning set forth in Section 7(c) of this Agreement.

(i) Marks means collectively the Team Marks and the Sponsor Marks.

(j) No­Signage Event has the meaning set forth in Section 3(c) of this Agreement.

(k) Party has the meaning set forth in the initial paragraph.

(l) Product and Services Category  means flash data storage and/or video surveillance products.

(m) Scheduled Opening Date has the meaning set forth in Section 7(a) of this Agreement.

(n) SCSA has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

(o) Sponsor has the meaning set forth in the initial paragraph.

(p) Sponsor Marks means those trademarks and services marks set forth in Schedule 3, as may be updated by Sponsor from time to time, provided that in the event that Sponsor changes its name, the cost of effectuating the change of such Sponsor Marks shall be borne by Sponsor.

(q) Sponsorship Fee has the meaning set forth in Section 5(a) of this Agreement.

(r) Sponsorship Rights has the meaning set forth in Section 3(a) of this Agreement.

(s) Stadium has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

(t) Team has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

(u) Team Companies shall mean, collectively, Forty Niners SC and the Team.

(v) Team Marks means those trademarks and services marks set forth in Schedule 2.





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2. Term.

(a) This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for ten (10) Contract Years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of Section 6 of this Agreement or extended by renewal by written agreement of the Parties in accordance with the provisions of Section 13(o) of this Agreement (the Term).

(b) Provided the Agreement is not earlier terminated in accordance with its terms, *** shall have ***, from ***, to *** for the period ***. During such period, ***. The parties agree and acknowledge that ***. Nothing herein shall prevent Team from *** at any time, provided Team does not ***. Nothing herein shall prevent Team from ***, so long as such *** is limited to stating that the ***.

3. Grant of Sponsorship Rights.

(a) From the commencement of the first Contract Year through the end of the Term, Forty Niners SC will provide (or cause to be provided) to Sponsor those sponsorship rights (Sponsorship Rights) as set forth in Schedule 1 to this Agreement.

(b) License to Use Team Marks. From the commencement of the first Contract Year through the end of the Term, Forty Niners SC grants to Sponsor a limited license during the Term to (a) advertise and promote the fact that Sponsor is an official sponsor of the San Francisco 49ers, (b) use, reproduce and display the Team Marks in connection with advertising and promotion of Sponsor's goods and services in the Product and Services Category, and (c) promote Sponsor's sponsorship, subject to the terms and conditions of use set forth herein.

(c) No-Signage Events. Sponsor acknowledges and agrees that SCSA (directly or through its appointed manager) may determine in its sole discretion that certain events at the Stadium (other than Team events) from time to time (each referred to herein as a No-Signage Event), including, but not limited to the Olympic Games, World Cup Soccer, NCAA championships, college football bowl games, college football championship games and other events, may require that signage and advertising be covered, obscured or temporarily removed during the event or may prohibit signage or advertising for any party other than a sponsor of the event itself. Sponsor agrees that it shall not be entitled to Sponsorship Rights, signage or other advertising benefits in or around the Stadium for a reasonable period before, during and after a No-Signage Event.

(d) Does Not Cover Other Professional Sports Teams. Sponsor acknowledges and agrees that the Sponsorship Rights granted hereunder do not include any rights or benefits related to or in connection with any other professional sports team that may, from time to time, play its home games in the Stadium. SCSA and/or such other team shall have the right to grant Stadium-related rights and benefits to another sponsor within the Product and Services Category with respect to such other team's home games played at the Stadium.

(e) Grant of License by Sponsor. In order for Forty Niners SC to fulfill its obligations hereunder, Sponsor hereby grants to Forty Niners SC a limited license during the





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Term to use, reproduce and display the Sponsor Marks in connection with advertising and promotion of Sponsor and its sponsorship.

4. Exclusivity.

(a) Exclusive Sponsor of the Team. Forty Niners SC acknowledges and agrees that, except as otherwise provided herein, the rights granted to Sponsor herein are exclusive to Sponsor within the Product and Services Category with respect to Forty Niners SC at the Stadium. Forty Niners SC shall not enter into a sponsorship agreement with a party with respect to the Product and Services Category, provided however, that Forty Niners SC shall be permitted to enter into a sponsorship agreement with any party that enters into a naming rights agreement with SCSA for the Stadium, provided that if SCSA enters into a naming rights agreement for the Stadium with a party that is in the Products and Services Category, Sponsor may immediately terminate this Agreement and receive a pro rated refund of any amounts paid by Sponsor for the unexpired Contract Year in which the termination occurs.

(b) Ability to Seek Other Sponsorships. Sponsor acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding the grant of exclusivity set forth in this Section 4, Team shall have the right to solicit and enter into sponsorships with other parties that are not known primarily or exclusively as suppliers or providers of any product or service within the Product and Services Category. Without limiting Section 4(a) above, the Parties agree that *** are, at the Effective Date, primarily or exclusively known as suppliers or providers in the Product and Services Category. Accordingly, Forty Niners SC shall not solicit or enter into sponsorships with such Parties.

5. Sponsorship Fee.

(a) Fee. In exchange for the Sponsorship Rights to be provided to Sponsor during each Contract Year of this Agreement, Sponsor shall pay an annual fee (the Sponsorship Fee) during each Contract Year of the Term. The Sponsorship Fee shall be four­million U.S. Dollars (USD $4,000,000.00) during each Contract Year.

(b) Deposit. Sponsor shall make a non-refundable deposit upon execution of this Agreement of five-hundred-thousand U.S. dollars (USD $500,000.00) (the Deposit), which shall be applied against the Sponsorship Fee for the first Contract Year.

(c) Payment Schedule. The Sponsorship Fee shall be payable in two (2) equal semiannual installments per year on or before March 1 and September 1 of each Contract Year of the Term; with the first installment due on March 1, 2014, unless Forty Niners SC notifies Sponsor that the Stadium will not open in 2014.

(d) Taxes. The Sponsor Fee is net of any commissions. Sponsor shall be liable for all applicable taxes or charges, other than taxes or charges based solely on Forty Niners SC's net income.

(e) Cost of Materials. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Sponsor shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses incurred producing (including, without limitation, design, production and installation) marketing materials, signage, and/or branding or entitlement, if any

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(e.g., advertising copy, fixed signage, build-out of entitled club space, etc.), used in connection with the Agreement. In the event Sponsor terminates the Agreement prior to expiration, Sponsor shall pay for the removal of its signage from the Stadium.

(f) Interest on Late Payments. Any payment required to be made by Sponsor hereunder that is not paid within fourteen (14) days from the date such payment becomes due and owing shall bear interest at an annual rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum or, if lower, the maximum allowed by law from the due date to the date payment is actually made. The right of Forty Niners SC to receive interest under this Section 5(f) shall be in addition to all other rights it may have as a result of Sponsor's failure to make payments when due.

(g) Business Back. Over the course of the Term, Forty Niners SC shall purchase, at retail (measured by the average price sold to other customers), and subject to the terms of such future purchase agreements, *** of Sponsor's products, services, and support.

6. Termination.

(a) Default. If either Party defaults in the performance of, or compliance with, any term or condition of this Agreement, the other Party may terminate this Agreement by written notice. Termination of this Agreement shall be effective thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of such notice, unless, within thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice, the defaulting Party has corrected the default or if such default is capable of correction, has taken timely and reasonable steps to correct and will complete such correction within another thirty (30) days.

(b) Insolvency or Bankruptcy. If either Party files a petition in bankruptcy or is adjudicated a bankrupt, or if a petition in bankruptcy is filed against a Party, or if a Party becomes insolvent, makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors or an arrangement pursuant to any bankruptcy law, or if a Party discontinues its business or if a receiver is appointed for it or its business, exclusivity under Section 4 shall terminate automatically and immediately and the other Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement effective upon giving of notice to insolvent/bankrupt Party.

(c) Harmful Behavior. Either Party shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement in the event the other Party, in such Party's reasonable discretion, engages in illegal, indecent, immoral, harmful or scandalous behavior or activities that may directly or indirectly damage such Party's reputation or goodwill or violates any rules or regulations of Team or the National Football League or if this would otherwise violate League policy or directive.

(d) Stadium Naming. Sponsor shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement as set forth in Section 4(b) above.

(e) Discontinuance of Use of Marks. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, Sponsor shall immediately cease any new uses of all Team Marks, as well as any statements of association with Forty Niners SC, the Team and the Stadium. Sponsor acknowledges that its failure to cease the use of Team Marks at the termination or expiration of the Agreement will result in immediate and irreparable harm to Team, Forty Niners SC and the

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SCSA and to the rights of any subsequent sponsor. Sponsor agrees that in the event of such failure to cease such use, Team, Forty Niners SC, and SCSA shall be entitled to equitable relief by way of temporary and permanent injunctions and such other and further relief as any court with jurisdiction may deem just and proper. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, Forty Niners SC and the Team shall immediately cease any new uses of all Sponsor Marks.

(f) Termination Is Without Prejudice to Terminating Party's Rights. Any termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section 6 shall be without prejudice to the terminating Party's rights and remedies available at law or equity.

7. Opening of Stadium.

(a) Scheduled Opening Date. Sponsor acknowledges that the opening of the Stadium is scheduled for August 31, 2014 (the Scheduled Opening Date). During the 2014 NFL season, Team expects to play all home pre­season games at the existing facility and not in the Stadium. Sponsor further acknowledges that, due to the complexity of constructing the Stadium, the possibility exists that the opening of the Stadium could occur after the Scheduled Opening Date. In the event that the opening of the Stadium occurs after the Scheduled Opening Date, then Sponsor agrees that its sole remedies shall be as set forth in this Section 7.

(b) Four Regular Season Home Games or Fewer. In the event that the opening of the Stadium causes the first four or fewer regular 2014 season home games to be played outside of the Stadium, then there shall be no adjustment to the benefits provided as part of the Team Sponsorship Rights and/or the Stadium Sponsorship Rights. Team acknowledges and agrees that Sponsor shall still be entitled to receive all benefits provided under the Team Sponsorship Rights for all such games played outside the Stadium.

(c) Greater than Four Regular Season Home Games. In the event that the Stadium opens in 2014 but four or more regular 2014 season games are played outside of the Stadium, then (i) Sponsor shall be entitled to receive all benefits provided under the Sponsorship Rights for all such games played outside the Stadium and (ii) Sponsor shall be entitled to receive make good benefits for the value of benefits to be provided as part of the Sponsorship Rights that are not provided (the Lost Sponsorship Benefits). The Parties shall meet to determine make good benefits to be provided to compensate for Lost Sponsorship Benefits. In the event that the Parties are unable to agree on the make good benefits to be provided, then the make good benefits shall be determined under the arbitration process set forth in Section 12.

(d) Stadium Opens for the 2015 or 2016 Season. In the event that the Stadium does not open during the 2014 season, then, pursuant to Section 2, the first Contract Year will not commence until the year in which the Stadium is anticipated to open.

(e) Stadium Does Not Open. In the event that the Stadium does not open within two years of the Scheduled Opening Date, then the Sponsorship Fee shall thereafter be reduced to an amount equal to the value of the Team Sponsorship Rights only. The Parties shall negotiate in good faith to determine the value of the Team Sponsorship Rights alone. If they are unable to

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reach an agreement on this issue, then the dispute shall be resolved under the arbitration process set forth in Section 12.

8. Intellectual Property.

(a) Ownership of Marks. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as an assignment or grant to Sponsor of any right, title or interest in or to the Team Marks, or in or to any copyright, design patent or trademark thereto, beyond the grant of the licensing rights on the terms herein specified. Sponsor hereby agrees that its every use of Team Marks shall inure to the benefit of Team Companies and that Sponsor shall not at any time acquire any rights in Team Marks by virtue of any use it may make of such marks. Likewise, nothing herein shall be construed as an assignment or grant to Forty Niners SC of any right, title or interest in or to the Sponsor Marks, or in or to any copyright, design patent or trademark thereto, beyond the grant of the licensing rights on the terms herein specified. Forty Niners SC hereby agrees that its every use of the Sponsor Marks shall inure to the benefit of Sponsor, and Forty Niners SC shall not at any time acquire any rights in Sponsor Marks by virtue of any use Team Companies may make of such marks. Sponsor shall have no sub-license or pass-through rights. Sponsor agrees that it will not create any trademark, logo or other intellectual property that is derived from or confusingly similar with the Team Marks or that in any way indicates or implies a connection, affiliation, endorsement, sponsorship or other relationship between Sponsor, or any product or service of Sponsor, and the Team Companies, without the prior written approval of Forty Niners SC.

(b) Notification of Infringement. Sponsor shall notify Forty Niners SC of any infringement of the trademark rights or copyright in the Team Marks, and to assist in any action, legal or otherwise, necessary to protect such trademark rights or copyright, provided that all costs and expenses related to such an action shall be the sole responsibility of Forty Niners SC.

(c) Use According to Specifications. Sponsor agrees to use the Team Marks only in accordance with the Team Companies' specifications and guidelines as may be provided from time to time. Sponsor's materials shall be of high standard and superior quality and shall in no manner reflect adversely on Team Companies or the Stadium. The Team Companies agree to use the Sponsor Marks only in accordance with Sponsor's specifications and guidelines as may be provided from time to time.

(d) Approval of Use of Marks. Sponsor shall submit to the Team Companies all advertising or promotional materials related to this Agreement and involving Team Marks a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the production of such materials. Sponsor need not receive specific approval to release such advertising or promotional materials to the public. However, the Team Companies shall have the right, at any time during the ten (10) day period, to object to any advertising or promotional materials. Sponsor will not use the advertising or promotional material if the Team Companies objects to advertising or promotional materials. The Team Companies shall submit to Sponsor all materials related to this Agreement and involving Sponsor Marks a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the production of such materials. The Team Companies need not receive specific approval to release such advertising or promotional materials to the public. However, Sponsor shall have the right, at any time during the ten (10)

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day period, to object to any advertising or promotional materials. The Team Companies will not use the advertising or promotional material if Sponsor objects to advertising or promotional materials.

(e) Players and Coaches. With the exception of certain group player licensing rights made available to the Sponsor by the Team Companies pursuant to the Team's rights under the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, Sponsor acknowledges that this Agreement does not grant it any rights with respect to the name, likeness, signature or other attributes of any player, coach, or other employee of the Team. Sponsor shall be responsible for securing whatever rights may be required for the use of such names, likenesses, signatures or other attributes and may only do so with the prior written consent of the Team Companies. Sponsor represents that it will not exercise the rights granted in this Agreement in any manner that will imply Sponsor has obtained any such rights without separate written authorization from the, appropriate player, coach or employee.

(f) No Contests Without Approval. Unless otherwise indicated in this Agreement, Sponsor has no right to run contests, sweepstakes, or promotions in connection with Team Marks or the Agreement or for the award of invitations, tickets or other benefits acquired by Sponsor under the Agreement. In the event the Team Companies grant Sponsor the right to run a contest, sweepstakes or promotion, then Sponsor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations or orders applicable to any such activities and hereby indemnifies the Team Companies and SCSA from any failure to so comply.

9. Confidentiality. The Parties shall each keep confidential all provisions of this Agreement and (unless required by law or judicial process after making reasonable efforts to resist disclosure, including without limitation he requirements of any securities exchange), shall not disclose any of same to any third party (other than the NFL, the Parties' respective lenders or potential lenders, and the agents, counsel,­ and other representatives of NFL, the Parties, and such lenders) without first obtaining the prior written consent of the other Party. The provisions of this Section 9 shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason Warranties and Representations.

(a) By Forty Niners SC. Forty Niners SC represents and warrants to Sponsor the following:

(i) Forty Niners SC is a limited liability company in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and is duly authorized to transact business in the State of California, with full power and authority to enter into and fully perform its obligations under this Agreement. The execution and delivery of this Agreement on behalf of Forty Niners SC has been duly authorized, and no consent or approval of any other person or entity is required for execution of and performance by Forty Niners SC of this Agreement.

(ii) Forty Niners SC is not a party to any existing agreement regarding the sponsorship or promotion of or advertising relating to the Stadium, which other agreement would conflict with the provisions of this Agreement or otherwise impair any of the rights or other benefits Sponsor is entitled to receive hereunder.

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(iii) Forty Niners SC has not granted any rights pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement to any party in a manner which would cause Forty Niners SC to be in default under any such agreement or which prevents Forty Niners SC from granting the rights and licenses to Sponsor under this Agreement.

(iv) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby (a) are within the authority of the Team Companies, and (b) do not conflict with or result in any breach or contravention of any provision of applicable law or the constitution, bylaws or other requirements of the NFL.

(v) There are no actions, suits, proceedings or investigations of any kind ending or threatened against the Team Companies with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby.

(vi) The Team Companies own or otherwise have sufficient rights in and to the Team Marks to grant the rights and licenses granted herein.

(b) By Sponsor. Sponsor represents and warrants to Forty Niners SC the following:

(i) Sponsor is a corporation in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and is duly authorized to transact business in the State of California with full power and authority to enter into and fully perform its obligations under this Agreement. The execution and delivery of this Agreement on behalf of Sponsor has been duly authorized by Sponsor and, no consent or approval of any other person or entity is required for execution of and performance by Sponsor of this Agreement.

(ii) Neither this Agreement nor anything required to be done hereunder by Sponsor violates any corporate charter, contract, or other document to which Sponsor is a party or by which it is otherwise bound.

(iii) Sponsor has not granted any rights pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement to any party in a manner which would cause Sponsor to be in default under any such agreement or which prevents Sponsor from entering into this Agreement.

(iv) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby (a) are within the authority of Sponsor, and (b) do not conflict with or result in any breach or contravention of any provision of applicable law.

(v) There are no actions, suits, proceedings or investigations of any kind ending or threatened against Sponsor with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby.

(vi) Sponsor is the sole owner of all right, title and interest in and to the Sponsor Marks.

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(a) Indemnification. Sponsor hereby agrees to and does (a) waive any and all suits, actions, claims, losses, demands, damages, liabilities, costs and reasonable expenses of every kind (including consequential, incidental or punitive damages, or lost profits), including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees (collectively, Claims) Sponsor may have now or in the future against Forty Niners SC, its Affiliates, the National Football League, SCSA and any of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, insurers, and assigns (collectively, the Indemnitees) for damage to or destruction of Sponsor's property, excepting only claims caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnitee; (b) fully compensate Forty Niners SC, the SCSA and their respective Affiliates (Indemnitees) for damage to or destruction of their tangible property caused by, resulting from, or arising out of Sponsor's negligence or willful misconduct under this Agreement; (b) defend, indemnify, protect and hold the Indemnitees harmless from and against any and all claims by Sponsor's officers, directors, employees, insurers, invitees, and agents for any personal injury or death or any property damage, regardless of how caused, including claims caused in whole or in part by the act, omission or negligence of an Indemnitee, excepting with respect to any Indemnitee only claims caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee, to the extent of such negligence or willful misconduct, and (c) defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless the Indemnitees against any and all claims by third parties, including, without limitation, all costs, liabilities, judgments, expenses, damages and reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in connection with (i) any breach by Sponsor of any provision of the Agreement or any representation or warranty made by it therein; (ii) the use of the Sponsor Marks displayed in any advertising materials; (iii) any negligence or willful misconduct of Sponsor, its employees, servants and agents hereunder or in respect hereto; and (iv) any event for which Sponsor is credited with sponsorship or which is controlled or directed by Sponsor or anyone with whom Sponsor has contracted to control or direct such activities. ***. Promptly after the receipt by an indemnified party of notice of any claim, such indemnified party will, if a claim with respect thereto is to be made against an indemnifying party, give such indemnifying party written notice within a reasonable period of such asserted liability or commencement of such action or proceeding. The indemnifying party shall have the right, at its option, to compromise, settle or defend, at its own expense and with its own counsel, such claim; provided, however, such right shall apply only to claims for monetary damages and not to claims for injunction or other equitable relief, and provided further that no Party shall have the right to bind the other Party under the terms of a settlement without the consent of such Party. If the indemnifying party undertakes to compromise, settle or defend any such claim, it shall promptly notify the indemnified party. The indemnified party shall cooperate reasonably with the indemnifying party and its counsel, at the sole expense of the indemnifying party, in the compromise or settlement of, or defense against, any such claim.

(b) Insurance. During the Term of this Agreement, *** shall, at no cost to the ***, maintain (or cause to be maintained) the following insurance coverage with insurers having a Best's rating of A­VIII or better: commercial general liability insurance, including coverage for bodily injury, property damage, personal and advertising injury, products/completed operations and contractual liability with a minimum amount of ten million US Dollars (USD $10,000,000.00) for each occurrence. *** shall furnish the other Party with a certificate of insurance evidencing such insurance coverage, which shall further contain a provision that the





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policy or policies evidenced thereby shall not be canceled or modified without thirty (30) days advance written notice.

(c) ***. In no event shall *** be *** or ***, even if apprised of the *** of such ***.

11. Arbitration.

(a) Disputes Subject to Arbitration. Any dispute arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively by arbitration under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, with the venue of any such arbitration proceeding to be in Santa Clara, California or such other location as maybe agreed by the Parties.

(b) Arbitrator. The arbitrator for any dispute shall be selected according to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.

(c) Arbitration Award. The award rendered by the arbitrator shall be final, shall identify a winning Party, and judgment may be entered upon the award in accordance with applicable law in any court having jurisdiction thereof

(d) Expenses; Attorneys' Fees and Costs. The fees and expenses of the arbitrators shall be paid by the non-winning Party. In addition, the winning Party's reasonable attorneys' fees and costs shall be paid by the non­winning Party.

12. Miscellaneous Provisions.

(a) Relationship of Parties. Forty Niners SC and Sponsor shall at all times be independent contractors with respect to each other, and this Agreement shall not constitute either as the agent, partner, or legal representative of the other for any purpose whatsoever. From time to time during the Term, each Party will designate an individual to serve as the primary liaison of such Party for the day-to-day administration of this Agreement.

(b) Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement does not and is not intended to confer any rights upon any person other than the Parties, except that it is expressly agreed that Team and SCSA are intended third party beneficiaries of Section 8.

(c) Compliance. This Agreement and the rights conferred herein are subject to (i) the Constitution and Bylaws and all other rules and regulations of the NFL as they presently exist and as they may, from time to time, be amended; (ii) the terms of any existing or future contracts or agreement entered into by NFL Properties or a related entity relating to sponsorships, the telecasting or radio broadcasting of NFL games; (iii) any rule or regulation of the NFL or any agreement to which the NFL is a party which restricts the visibility of signage within the Stadium during NFL games which are televised nationally; and (iv) any and all statutes and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the County of Santa Clara or the City of Santa Clara, as may from time to time be in force.

(d) Waiver. The failure by either Party to exercise any right, power or option given to it by this Agreement, or to insist upon strict compliance with the provisions of this Agreement,

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shall not constitute a waiver of the provisions of this Agreement with respect to any other or subsequent breach thereof, nor a waiver by such Party of its rights at any time thereafter to require exact and strict compliance with all the provisions hereof. The rights or remedies under this Agreement are cumulative to any other rights or remedies which may be granted by law.

(e) Notice. All notices, requests, or offers required or permitted to be made under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed properly delivered on the earlier of actual receipt or three days after the date deposited in the U.S. Mail, by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by recognized overnight delivery service with signature required (e.g., FedEx, UPS) addressed as follows:   If to Forty Niners SC:



San Francisco 49ers Attn: Legal Affairs 4949 Centennial Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054

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Violin Memory, Inc. Attn: Legal 685 Clyde Ave Mountain View, CA 94043

(f) Severability. Should any provision of this Agreement be determined to be invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other provisions, which other provisions shall remain in full force and effect as if this Agreement had been executed with the invalid provision eliminated, and it is hereby declared the intention of the Parties that they would have executed the other provisions of this Agreement without including therein any such provisions which may for any reason be hereafter determined invalid.

(g) Assignment. This Agreement and the rights granted hereunder may not be assigned, sold, transferred, pledged or exchanged by Sponsor by operation of law or otherwise without the prior written consent of Forty Niners SC, which consent shall be in Forty Niners SC's sole discretion; provided, however, that Forty Niners SC shall consent to an assignment to any entity that acquires Sponsor (or a substantial portion of Sponsor's assets) via merger, acquisition or other similar transaction so long as (i) such entity's sponsorship would not cause Forty Niners SC to breach any existing agreement, (ii) Sponsor is not in default under this Agreements, and (iii) such sponsorship shall not otherwise cause a breach under this Agreement. ***. Sponsor shall have no right to assign any right granted hereunder to use Team Marks, or any other Sponsorship Rights granted hereunder, to any third party, except as otherwise explicitly set forth herein. The rights and obligations of Forty Niners SC under this Agreement may be assigned by Forty Niners SC without the consent of Sponsor so long as the assignment shall be the assignment of Team's rights and obligations hereunder (i) as collateral security for financing arrangements, (ii) to any Affiliate or successor entity, or (iii) to any purchaser of Team's interest in its NFL franchise. The Agreement and all of the terms and provisions hereof will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns, upon proper assignment where required.

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(h) Force Majeure. Neither Party shall be liable for failure to comply with any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement when such failure to comply has been caused by fire, war, insurrection, labor disturbances, work stoppages, terrorism, government restrictions, natural disasters, weather, or acts of God beyond the reasonable control of the Parties, provided the Party so affected gives prompt notice to the other. In the event of a suspension or any obligation by reason of this Section 13(h) which extends beyond one-hundred-and-eighty (180) days, this Agreement shall be tolled.

(i) Unavailable Elements. Due to the nature of this Agreement, the rights granted may become unavailable or become impossible to provide during the Term (each an Unavailable Element). In such event, the Parties shall mutually and reasonably agree on a different make good benefit or right that has substantially the same value as the Unavailable Element(s).

(j) Media Releases. Any media releases to be issued in connection with this Agreement must be approved by the Parties, in writing, prior to their release.

(k) Headings. The Paragraph and Section headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be used in the interpretation nor considered part of this Agreement.

(l) Survival. The provisions set forth in Sections 9, 11, and 12 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

(m) Entire Agreement and Effect. This Agreement, including all Schedules and Exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. All representations and negotiations relative to the matters contemplated by this Agreement are merged herein, and there are no contemporaneous understandings or agreements relating to the matters set forth herein other than those incorporated herein.

(n) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.

(o) Amendments/Modification. This Agreement may not be amended or modified except by written document signed by both Parties.

(p) Execution In Counterpart. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Patties have executed this Agreement, effective as of the Effective Date.   VIOLIN MEMORY

By:  /s/ Dixon Doll Jr.

 Name: Dixon Doll Jr.

 Title:  COO/Director

FORTY NINERS SC STADIUM COMPANY LLC

By:  /s/ Gideon Yu

 Name: Gideon Yu

 Title:  President





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SCHEDULE 1

SPONSORSHIP RIGHTS

During each Contract Year:

1. Designation. Sponsor will be permitted to use the designation of The Official Data Storage and Video Surveillance Provider of the San Francisco 49ers.

2. Signage. Design, production and installation of all signage or other displays or branding shall be subject to the mutual agreement of the Parties, and shall be paid for by Sponsor, as set forth in Section 5(e) of this Agreement.

(a) Branded Areas. Sponsor shall receive exclusive branding and entitlement at the Stadium at (i) a ticketed entryway for the suite tower guests (currently referred to as Suite Tower Gate F); (ii) an open communal space in front of the suite tower (currently referred to as the Suite Tower Plaza); (iii) first floor welcome lobby of suite tower and individual suite corridors (currently referred to as the Suite Tower Atrium); and (iv) an on­site meeting space (currently referred to as the Executive Briefing Center) located adjacent to the suite described below and Forty Niners SC will provide a *** credit towards buildout of the Executive Briefing Center.

(b) Exterior Stadium Signage. Sponsor shall be permitted to display outside the stadium a three-dimensional metal lettered sign with a translucent face, internally illuminated by LED (i) in a *** space on the face of a suite tower (the West Suite Tower Banner Sign) with the words Violin Memory Tower or another mutually agreed upon name; and (ii) in a *** space over a gate entryway (the West Gate Entry Sign) with the words Violin Memory Plaza or another mutually agreed upon name.

(c) Interior Stadium Signage. Sponsor shall be permitted to display in Stadium (i) a prominent digital rotational sign (one of ten founding partners), as determined by Forty Niners SC, located above each of the (a) north endzone (the North Scoreboard Rotator) and (b) south endzone (the South Scoreboard Rotator); and (ii) a bold, channel­cut, high­contrast panel (one of ten founding partners) located between the 40­yard lines on the Stadium's west side (the Suite Tower Fixed Bowl Signage).

(d) Digital Signage. Sponsor shall receive *** thirty-second (:30) advertisements on the Stadium 360-degree LED ribbon in Stadium at each Forty Niners home game in the Stadium. Sponsor shall also receive (i) advertising in a mutually-determined number of thirty-second (:30) units and (ii) one (1) mutually-determined co-branded feature, played on a minimum of *** high-definition monitors located in the Stadium at each Forty Niners home game.

3. Gameday Activation.

(a) Display Booth. Sponsor shall receive booth space for an interactive showcase in an area for pre-game fan activity (currently referred to as the Faithful Mile) at each home game.





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(b) In-Game Fan Promotion. Sponsor and Forty Niners SC shall agree on a presenting sponsorship of a promotion for each home game each Contract Year (by way of example only, early fan of the game receives a coupon for food and beverage and feature them on the scoreboard).

(c) In-Game Scoreboard Feature. Sponsor and Forty Niners SC shall agree on a presenting sponsorship of a fan-engagement or football action scoreboard feature (by way of example only, instant replays or messages to make noise) for each home game.

(d) Presenting Sponsorship of Regular Season Home Game. Sponsor shall be named the presenting sponsor of a regular season home game, and such home game shall be given a similar theme or be located in a similar part of the calendar each Contract Year (by way of example only, Veteran's Day).

4. Media. The following media assets shall he provided, subject to annual review by the Parties, based on then-existing media and Sponsor needs:

(a) Television.

(i) *** shall be played during all team-controlled television broadcast of Forty Niners preseason games.

(ii) *** shall be played in each Total Access episode per season, including during playoffs and re-airs. There shall be a minimum of twenty (20) episodes.

(iii) *** shall be played in each Postgame Live (or similar postgame show) per season, including during playoffs and re-airs. There shall be a minimum of ***.

(iv) *** shall be played in each Press Pass or similar television show episode per season, including re­airs. There shall be a minimum of ***.

(b) Radio. The following Sponsor commercials shall be played on Team's preseason and regular season radio programming:

(i) *** on 49ers Insider or similar shoulder programming;

(ii) *** on pre-game radio broadcast;

(iii) *** on game radio broadcast;

(iv) *** on game radio broadcast ;

(v) *** shall be entitled with Sponsor's name (by way of example only, game time and temperature, scoring summary, etc.);

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(vii) *** shall be played in each game broadcast on the Team's Spanish radio network.

(c) Print. Sponsor shall receive:

(i) *** in each issue of the Gameday magazine (or similar program), a minimum of ten such programs per season, including playoffs;

(ii) *** in the annual Forty Niner Yearbook;

(iii) *** in the season ticket holder guide/handbook; and

(iv) Sponsor's logo will appear on the front of the game ticket associated with the aforementioned presenting sponsorship of one (1) regular season home game.

(d) Online and Social Media. Sponsor and Forty Niners SC shall develop each year a package of advertising and sponsored content on the Team's website, emails and social media (by way of example, Twitter, Facebook, and/or YouTube).

5. Hospitality.

(a) Luxury Suite. Subject to execution of the standard executive suite license agreement with Forty Niners SC ( Suite License Agreement), Sponsor will receive admission tickets to *** located in the suite tower on the Stadium's west side with access to Champions and Broadcast clubs for Forty Niners preseason and regular season home games played at the Stadium with VIP parking passes and a *** season-long food and beverage credit. Sponsor shall have the opportunity to purchase the suite for the postseason at prevailing prices, as available.

(b) 49er Home Games. Sponsor shall receive the following seating package for Forty Niners preseason and regular season home games played at the Stadium. Sponsor shall have the opportunity to purchase the same seating package for the postseason at prevailing prices, as available:

(i) *** with access to the West Legacy Club;

(ii) *** on the 100 level with access to the Champions and Broadcast clubs;

(iii) *** on the 200 level with access to the Loft club;

(c) Sponsor Trips (Pro Bowl, Road Game). Forty Niners SC shall include *** on a road game trip (particular game to be mutually agreed upon on an annual basis) or a similar event, as available.

(c) Super Bowl. Forty Niners SC shall include ***. In the event that the Team is a participant in the Super Bowl, Sponsor shall be allowed to bring ***. Forty Niners SC shall make reasonable efforts to make available additional Super Bowl tickets for purchase, based on







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availability, solely for the use, enjoyment and entertainment of Sponsor and its guests. Sponsor agrees not to solicit or accept any direct or indirect payment or income from any person or entity for the use of the tickets.

(d) Stadium Events. Forty Niners SC shall make commercially reasonable efforts to make tickets available for purchase as requested to non- NFL events at Stadium.

6. Additional Events and Marketing.

(a) Database Marketing and Business to Business Opportunities. Forty Niners SC shall provide on annual basis a list of team clients, including season ticket holders, suite holders and fans, and shall permit Sponsor to direct market to such list(s) ***.

(b) Corporate Stadium Events. Right to host at least *** at the Team's training facility and *** at the Stadium (by way of example only, conferences, holiday parties, etc.) with a mutually determined food and beverage credit, staffing credits (for planning, execution and security) and a gift for guests, with such credits dependent on the number of events held.

(c) Team Marketing Events. Sponsor shall receive VIP invitations to marketing events throughout the year, including, annual Draft party and training camp. In addition, Sponsor shall receive a foursome invitation to an annual golf event or equivalent sponsor appreciation event. Further, Sponsor shall have the opportunity to utilize a display booth at the Draft party, Fan Fest and at one day of training camp, or equivalent events.

(d) Appearances.

(i) Head Coach Appearance. Forty Niners SC shall schedule *** at a time that is reasonably convenient for the Head Coach.

(ii) Current Player Appearances. Forty Niners SC shall assist Sponsor in securing ***. Sponsors shall pay active players directly for such appearances.

(iii) Alumni Player Appearances. Forty Niners SC shall *** alumni player appearances per year for Sponsor.

(iv) Cheerleader Appearances. Forty Niners SC shall schedule *** Gold Rush cheerleading appearances upon reasonable, advance request for Sponsor events.

(v) Mascot Appearances. Forty Niners SC shall schedule *** Team mascot appearances upon reasonable, advance request for Sponsor events.

(vi) Niner Noise Appearances. Forty Niners SC shall schedule *** Niner Noise appearances upon reasonable, advance request for Sponsor events.

(e) Merchandise Credit. Sponsor shall receive ***, worth, measured at retail price, of San Francisco 49ers merchandise upon request. Sponsor may send requests for any

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merchandise available on shop49ers.com or any successor team-affiliated retailer) to Forty Niners SC for fulfillment.

(f) Autographed Memorabilia. Sponsor shall receive ***. Such autographs shall be signed by players who are members of the Team's active roster and Forty Niners SC shall make reasonable efforts to accommodate Sponsor's requests for specific players.

7. Community Relations. Sponsor will receive a presenting or integrative sponsorship of *** community program (by way of example only, 49ers Academy, Habitat for Humanity build, etc.); *** foundation event (by way of example only, Pasta Bowl, Winter Fest), and *** youth football event (by way of example only, camp, awards).

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SCHEDULE 2

Team MARKS





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SCHEDULE 3

SPONSOR MARKS

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SCHEDULE 4

RENDERINGS OF SPONSORSHIP RIGHTS

The attached renderings represent the Parties' current expectations of development of Sponsor's branded areas, as described in detail on Schedule 1. Sponsor acknowledges that all signage is subject to SCSA approvals and construction/engineering alterations.

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FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

                              TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.    INTRODUCTION

II.   AGREEMENT

      1.    Definitions

      2.    Franchise Grant; Term

            2.1   Grant             2.2   Term             2.3   No Renewal Right: No Exclusivity             2.4   Continuous Operation             2.5   Best Efforts

      3.    Consideration for Franchise Grant

      4.    Management, Control and Corporate Documents of Franchisee

            4.1   Managing Director             4.2   Director of Operations             4.3   Substitute Director of Operations             4.4   Restaurant Manager             4.5   Corporate Documents                   4.5.1 Single Purpose Entity                   4.5 2 Managing Director's Authority                   4.5.3 Issuance and Transfer of Shares                   4.5.4 Amendments

      5.    Standards and Uniformity             5.1   Strict Compliance             5.2   The MOD Manual             5.3   Building and Premises                   5.3.1 Initial Construction                   5 3 2 Repair and Maintenance                   5 3.3 Current Image             5.4   Signs             5.5   Equipment             5.6   Vending Machines, Etc.

            5 7   Menu Service and Hygiene             5.8   Hours of Operations             5.9   Uniforms             5.10  Advertising and Promotion Materials             5.11  Interference with Employment Relations of Others             5.12  Improvements             5.13  Self-Audit             5.14  Health Problems             5.15  Right of Entry, Inspection and Closure             5.16  Sources of Supply                   5.16.1 Authorized Suppliers                   5.16.2 Self-Supply                   5.16.3 Limit on BKC Responsibility                   5. 16.4     Franchisee's Responsibilities

      6.    Services to Franchisee

            6.1   Services Provided By BKC             6.2   Services Not Provided By BKC             6.3   Optional Services

      7.    Location             7.1   Exclusive Purpose             7.2   Damage to Franchised Restaurant

      8.    Training and Staffing

            8.1   Pre-Opening Training             8.2   New Director of Operations             8.3   Training Program

      9.    Royalty and Advertising Contribution





            9.1   Royalty                   9.1.1 Payment of Royalty                   9.1.2 Inability to Remit Royalty             9. 2. Advertising and Sales Promotion                   9.2.1 Franchisee's Administration of Ad Fund                   9.2.2 BKC's Right to Administer Funds                   9.2.3 Administration                   9.2.4 Compliance with Laws and Policies             9.3   Gross Sales             9.4   Interest and Attorney's Fees

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      10.   Accounting Procedures;  Right of Audit.

            10.1  Accounting             10.2  Annual Financial Statements             10.3  Audits             10.4  Release of Financial Information             10.5  Polling                   10.5.1 POS Systems                   10.5.2 Authorized Polling                   10.5.3 Other Information

      11.   Limitations of Franchise             11.1  Trademarks, Trade Names, Service Marks and Trade Secrets                   11.1.1 Registration Assistance by Franchisee                   11.1.2 Ownership                   11 1.3 Confidentiality of trade Secrets                   11.1 4 Registered User Agreements                   11.1.5 No Impairment of Marks                   11.1.6 Assignment of Righits in Marks                   11.1.7 Infringement, Etc.                   11.1.8 Registered Marks                   11.1 9 Franchisee Name                   11.1.10     Registration of Agreement             11.2  Independent Contractor                   11.2.1 No Agency                   11.2.2 Public Notice of Independence

      12.   Unfair Competition

      13.   Insurance; Indemnification             13.1  General Liability Insurance             13.2  Workers Compensation, Etc.             13.3  Indemnity

      14.   Taxes             14.1  Payment When Due             14.2  Withholding Taxes             14.3  Election

      15.   Disposal             15.1  Transfer of Interest by Franchisee             15.2  Transfer of Interest by Principals             15.3  Notice of Proposed Transfer             15.4  Right of First Refusal

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                  15.4.1 Notice; Exercise of Option                   15.4.2 No Waiver                   15.4.3 Unauthorized Transfer Void                   15.4.4 Sale; BKC Consent

            15.5  BKC Consent to Transaction                   15.5.1Transfer of Substantially All Assets or Transfer of                         Stock by Principal                   15.5.2 Securities Offerings





                           15.5.2 1    Compliance with BKC Requirements                            15.5.2.2    Submission to BKC                            15.5.2.3    Registration Rights: Secondary Offerings                            15.5.2.4    BKC ' Expenses                   15.5.3 Certain Exceptions

            15.6  No Waiver             15.7  Death or Mental Incapacity of Principal             15.8  Corporate Documents             15.9  Assignment by BKC

      16.   The Principals

            16.1  Stock Ownership             16.2  Compliance by Principals             16.3  Guaranty

      17.   Defaults and Effects of Termination

            17.1.1 Events of Default by Franchisee             17.1.2 Event of BKC De fault             1 7.2       Termination             17.3        Effect of Termination             17.4        Post-Termination Option             17.5        Post-Termination Obligations of Franchisee                         17.5.1 Options to Purchase Location                         17.5.2 Deidentification                         17.5.3 BKC Lien                         17.5.4 Acceleration of Payments

            17.6  Dispute Resolution

      18.   Restrictive Covenant

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      19.   Miscellaneous: General Conditions             19.1  Interpretation             19.2  Non-Waiver             19.3  Governing Law/Jurisdiction             19.4  Licenses, Permits. Etc.             19.5  Compliance with Laws             19.6  Remedies             19.7  Severability             19.8  Notices                   19.8.1 Notice to BKC                   19.8.2 Notice to Franchisee/Principals                   19.8.3 Delivery             19.9  Language             19.10 Modification             19.11 Binding Effect             19.12 Currency             19.13 Survival             19.14 Agency

      20.   Entire Agreement

      21.   independent Advice

III.  SCHEDULE 1

IV.   SCHEDULE 2

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                               FRANCHISE AGREEMENT                                -------------------

                                                            Corporate                                                             --------- AGREEMENT dated         199

Between        BURGER  KING  CORPORATION  a  company  incorporated  in  Florida,                United States of  America  with  its  principal  office and place                of business at  17777 Old  Cutler Road,  Miami,  Florida,  United                States of America (BKC)

AND            The  party  specified  as  the  Franchisee on SCHEDULE 1 attached                hereto (the Franchisee)

AND            The party  or  parties  specified as the Principals on SCHEDULE 1                attached hereto (collectively, the Principals and individually,                a Principal)

                                  INTRODUCTION

      A.    BKC has  developed  a system  (the  Burger  King  System)  for the operation of quick service restaurants ( Burger King Restaurants).  The Burger King System includes proprietary designs for restaurant buildings, equipment and decor,  a  proprietary   service  format,   standardized   product  and  quality specifications,  and such  trademarks,  service marks and other marks as BKC may authorize  for use in connection  with the operation of Burger King  Restaurants (the Burger King Marks).

      B.    The Franchisee possesses knowledge and market information concerning the  operation  of Burger  King  Restaurants  in the  Republic of Poland and the Franchisee  recognizes that BKC has not made any representations  concerning the level and extent of the  awareness  of the Burger  King Marks or the Burger King System or the  likelihood  that any such awareness can or will be established in Poland or as to the  availability  of local  sources  of supply in Poland or the ability of any supplier to meet  standards  for approval by BKC. The  Franchisee has  requested a license to operate a Burger  King  Restaurant.  The  Franchisee represents  that BKC has not made,  and the  Franchisee is not relying upon, any representation  as to the profits and/or sales volumes which Franchisee might be expected  to  realize,  or costs or levels of costs  which  Franchisee  might be expected to incur,  or the  prospects of success for  Franchisee  or Burger King Restaurants in Poland.

      C.    The  Franchisee  acknowledges  and  represents  to  BKC  that  it is entering into this Agreement after having made an independent  investigation  of BKC and its operations and of market and economic  conditions in the Republic of Poland. The Franchisee represents that BKC has not made, and that the Franchisee

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is not relying upon, any  representation  as to the profits and/or sales volumes which Franchisee might be expected to realize, or costs or levels of costs which the Franchisee  might be expected to incur,  or the prospects of success for the Franchisee or Burger King  Restaurants in Poland,  or the level or extent of the awareness  of the Burger King Marks or the Burger King System or brand in Poland or the likelihood  that any such awareness can or will be established in Poland, or the  availability  of local sources of supply in Poland or the ability of any such  local  sources  of supply  to meet  standards  for  approval  by BKC.  The Franchisee  further  represents  and agrees that BKC and  persons  acting on its behalf  have  not  made,   and  the   Franchisee  is  not  relying   upon,   any representations or promises that are not contained in this Agreement.

      D.    Each of the Principals owns an equity interest in the Franchisee.

                                   AGREEMENT

      In  consideration of the fees and other sums payable by the Franchisee and the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows:

1.    DEFINITIONS.  For purposes of this  Agreement,  the following  expressions shall have the meanings given to them below:

      1.1   Affiliate  means  any  company  which is  directly  or  indirectly controlled  by BKC,  controls  BKC, or is  controlled by a company which in turn controls BKC, and control for these purposes means de facto control.

      1.2   Burger King Marks has the meaning ascribed to it in Paragraph A of the introduction.





      1.3   Burger King  System has the meaning  ascribed to it in Paragraph A of the introduction.

      1.4   Current  Image  means  the then  current,  BKC  approved  physical appearance  of new Burger King  Restaurants  as it relates to  signage,  fascia, color   schemes,   menu  boards,   lighting,   furniture,   finishes  and  other non-structural matters generally.

      1.5   Franchised Restaurant means the buildings at the Location and the business carried out at the Location.

      1.6   Gross Sales has the meaning ascribed to it in Subparagraph 9.3.

      1.7   Location has the meaning ascribed to it on SCHEDULE 1.

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      1.8   Director  of  Operations  has  the  meaning   ascribed  to  it  in Subparagraph 4.1 and on SCHEDULE 1.

      1.9   Managing  Director has the meaning  ascribed to it in Subparagraph 4.3 and on SCHEDULE 1.

      1.10  MOD  Manual  means all  volumes  of the Manual of  Operating  Data setting out BKC's  standards,  specifications  and  procedures of operation,  as revised from time to time by BKC including both required and recommended.

2.    FRANCHISE GRANT TERM.

      2.1   GRANT. In reliance upon the application and information furnished by the  Franchisee,  and  subject  to the terms and  conditions  contained  in this Agreement,  BKC grants to the Franchisee a license to use the Burger King System and the Burger King Marks in the  operation of a Burger King  Restaurant at that Location.

      2.2   TERM.  The license  hereby  granted  shall  commence on the date the Franchised  Restaurant opens for business (the Commencement Date), and, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement, shall  continue  for the  period of years set forth on  SCHEDULE  1 hereto  (the Term).

      2.3   NO RENEWAL RIGHT; NO EXCLUSIVITY.  The Franchisee  acknowledges  and agrees  that  this  license  is a license  for the  operation  of a Burger  King Restaurant  at the  Location  only and that the  Franchisee  has no right to any exclusive  territory or to object to the location of an  additional  Burger King Restaurant  at a site  which is in the  immediate  proximity  of the  Franchised Restaurant and/or in the same trading area of the Franchised  Restaurant Subject to the Restaurant  Development Agreement between BKC and International Fast Food Corporation dated March 14, 1997, (the Development Agreement), the development and location of additional Burger King Restaurants shall be determined by BKC in its sole business  judgment and BKC may develop or franchise  additional  Burger King  Restaurants  anywhere,  including sites in the immediate  proximity of the Franchised  Restaurant  and/or  in the  same  trading  area  of  the  Franchised Restaurant,  in its sole business  judgment.  The  Franchisee  hereby waives any right it has, may have, or might in the future have, to oppose such  development and location,  and any claim for compensation from BKC in respect of any and all detriment or los s suffered by it as a result of the development and location of additional  Burger King Restaurants in the immediate  proximity of the specified Location and/or in the same trading area of the Franchised Restaurant.

      2.4   CONTINUOUS  OPERATION.  Franchisee  shall  continuously  operate the Franchised  Restaurant  at  the  Location  throughout  the  full  term  of  this Agreement.  Except as  permitted  under this  Section  2.4, any failure to do so shall  constitute  an Event of  Default  under this  Agreement  and BKC shall be

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entitled  to alI  rights  and  remedies  available  under  Section  17.2 of this Agreement.  Provided,  however,  that  t he  Franchisee  may  temporarily  cease operations  for a  period  of time  reasonably  necessary  to  comply  with  the requirement  of any  competent  governmental  authority  that it  repair,  clean remodel,  or refurbish the Location.  The Franchisee may also temporarily  cease operations on national holidays and for a period of time reasonably necessary to complete  repairs or deal with an act of God, a labor strike,  civil unrest,  or other emergency  situation  which would endanger the public or the  Franchisee's employees. However, in the event that any temporary closing or discontinuance of





operation  permitted under this Section 2.4 exceeds 180 days, BKC shall have the right to terminate  this  Agreement,  whereupon all rights granted to Franchisee under this Agreement shall terminate, without liability to BKC.

      2.5   BEST  EFFORTS.  Franchisee  shall use its best efforts to diligently market and promote the Franchised Restaurant.

3.    CONSIDERATION  FOR  FRANCHISE  GRANT.  At least  seven (7) days before the Commencement  Date,  the Franchisee  shall pay to BKC the initial  franchise fee described   in  SCHEDULE  1,  which  sum  shall  be  fully  earned  by  BKC  and non-refundable upon execution of this Agreement.

4.    MANAGEMENT. CONTROL AND CORPORATE DOCUMENTS OF FRANCHISEE.

      4.1   MANAGING DIRECTOR.  The Franchisee shall, subject to BKC's approval, appoint an individual as the Managing  Director who shall be  responsible  for the overall management of the Franchisee.  The Managing Director and Director of Operations may be the same individual.

      4.2   DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS. Franchisee shall, subject to BKC's approval, appoint an individual as the  Director of  Operations  who shall be trained in the Burger  King  System.  The  Director  of  Operations  shall be  granted  the authority to direct any action necessary to ensure that the day-to-day operation of the  Franchised:  Restaurant is in compliance  with all  agreements  with BKC relating to the Franchised  Restaurant.  The Director of Operations shall devote full  time  and  best  efforts  to the  overall  supervision  of the  Franchised Restaurant and any other Burger King  Restaurants  owned by the Franchisee as to which he/she is designated as the Director of Operations. 

      4.3   SUBSTITUTE  DIRECTOR OF  OPERATIONS.  If the position of Director of Operations  becomes  vacant for any reason,  the vacancy  shall be filled within ninety (90) days by a new Director of Operations approved by BKC.

      4.4 RESTAURANT  MANAGER.  At all times during the Term of this  Agreement, Franchisee shall employ at least one (1) individual (the  Restaurant  Manager) who is  responsible  for the direct,  personal  supervision  of the  Franchise d Restaurant .

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      4.5   CORPORATE DOCUMENTS.

            4.5.1 SINGLE PURPOSE  ENTITY.  Franchisee's  sole business  activity shall be the development and operation of Burger King restaurants.  The articles of  incorporation,  bylaws and other  governing  documents  of  Franchisee  must provide that Franchisee is a single purpose entity formed solely for the purpose of developing and operating Burger King restaurants.

            4.5.2 MANAGING DIRECTOR'S AUTHORITY.  The articles of incorporation, bylaws and other governing  documents of Franchisee must mandate the designation of a Managing  Director and describe the Managing  Director's  authority to bind the Franchisee  and to direct any actions  necessary to ensure  compliance  with this Franchise Agreement and any ancillary agreements.

            4.5.3 ISSUANCE   AND   TRANSFER   OF   SHARES.   The   articles   of incorporation,  the  bylaws  and each  stock  certificate  of  Franchisee  shall restrict the issuance  and the transfer of shares of  Franchisee  as provided in Paragraph 15.8 below.

            4.5.4 AMENDMENTS.   BKC  must  be  immediately   provided  with  any amendments,  shareholder agreements,  addenda, revisions or other alterations to the  articles  of  incorporation,  bylaws  or  constitution  of  Franchisee.  No amendment to such  governing  documents may be made,  nor may any  resolution be adopted by the board of directors of Franchisee,  without the written consent of an authorized  officer of BKC, if such amendment or resolution  would (1) change the description of the Franchisee's purpose or authorized activities; (2) change the designation of, or the procedures for  designating,  the Managing  Director; (3) change the authority  delegated to the Managing Director;  or (4) materially alter promises or representations contained in the application approved by BKC.

5.    STANDARDS AND UNIFORMITY.

      5.1   STRICT  COMPLIANCE.  The Franchisee agrees to comply strictly at all times  with  the  Burger  King  System,  which  Franchisee   acknowledges  is  a fundamental term of this Agreement and a necessary and reasonable requirement in the  interests  of the  Franchisee  and others  operating  under the Burger King System.  In  particular,  the  Franchisee  shall at all  times  comply  with the following provisions of this Section 5.

      5.2   THE MOD  MANUAL.  The MOD  Manual  shall  be kept at the  Franchised Restaurant  and all changes or additions  shall be inserted  upon  receipt.  The Franchisee agrees that changes in standards,  specifications  and procedures may become  necessary  and  desirable  from time to time and shall  comply with such modifications,  revisions  and  additions  to the MOD  Manual as BKC in the good





faith  exercise  of its  judgment  believes  to be  desirable.  The  information

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contained in the MOD Manual is confidential and the Franchisee shall use the MOD Manual only in connection  with the operation of the Franchised  Restaur ant and other licensed Burger King Restaurants

      5.3   BUILDING AND PREMISES.

            5.3.1  INITIAL  CONSTRUCTION.  The  Franchised  Restaurant  shall be constructed and the premises  initially  improved in the manner approved by BKC, and shall be decorated, furnished, and equipped with equipment, furnishings, and fixtures which meet BKC's  specifications  and Current Image.  The appearance of the Franchised  Restaurant shall not thereafter be altered except as approved by BKC in writing.

            5.3.2  REPAIR AND  MAINTENANCE.  The  Franchisee  shall,  at its own expense,  continuously  throughout  the  Term of this  Agreement,  maintain  the Franchised Restaurant in good condition and repair in accordance with BKC's then current repair and maintenance standards.

            5.3.3  CURRENT  IMAGE.  During the year  immediately  following  the expiration of one half of the Term of this Agreement  (e.g., in the 11th year of a 20 year term), the Franchisee shall remodel, improve and alter the exterior of the Franchised Restaurant to conform with the Current Image in effect during the prior year .

      5.4   SIGNS.  The Burger King Marks will be  displayed  only in the manner and at such  locations  as are  authorized  by BKC.  The  Franchisee  agrees  to maintain and display signs conforming to the Current Image. The Franchisee shall discontinue the use of and destroy such signs as are declared obsolete by BKC.

      5.5   EQUIPMENT.  Only  equipment  and equipment  layouts  approved by BKC shall be used at the Location.  All equipment shall be maintained in a condition that meets operational  standards  specified in the MOD Manual, and as equipment becomes obsolete or inoperable,  the Franchisee will replace such items with the types and kinds of  equipment  as are then  approved  for use in new Burger King Restaurants at the time of  replacement.  If BKC determines  that  additional or substitute  equipment  is needed in any part of the  Location due to a change in menu items or method of preparation and service,  or because of health or safety considerations,  the Franchisee will install the new equipment  within such time as BKC may reasonably specify.

      5.6   VENDING MACHINES,  ETC. No telephone  booths,  newspaper racks, juke boxes,  vending  machines,  games,  rides or any other type of machines shall be installed without the prior written approval of BKC.

      5.7   MENU, SERVICE AND HYGIENE. The Franchised Restaurant shall serve all menu items and brands  specified  by BKC, and shall not serve any items that are not set forth in the MOD Manual or otherwise  authorized  and approved by BKC in writing. The Franchisee shall adhere to all specifications  contained in the MOD

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Manual or as otherwise prescribed by BKC as to ingredients,  storage,  handling, method of preparation and service, weight and dimensions of products served, and standards of cleanliness,  health,  and sanitation.  All food, drinks, and other items will be served and sold in packaging that meets BKC's specifications. Only food, paper products, packaging and supplies from sources approved by BKC (which expression  includes sources of both product and distribution)  shall be used in the Franchised Restaurant.

      5.8   HOURS OF  OPERATION.  Subject to the  provisions  of  Paragraph  2.4 above, or unless otherwise  authorized or directed by BKC the entire  Franchised Restaurant  shall be open for  business  a  minimum  of the hours  indicated  on SCHEDULE  1 daily,  seven (7) days a week,  except  where  prohibited  by law or government  regulation.  BKC  recognizes  that  considerations  peculiar  to the location  of the  Franchised  Restaurant  may make it  necessary  to  alter  the aforesaid hours of operation, and BKC will not unreasonably withhold its consent to do so.

      5.9   UNIFORMS.   All  employees  at  the  Location  shall  wear  uniforms previously approved by BKC as meeting the design, color and specification as are from time to time prescribed by BKC.





      5.10  ADVERTISING  AND  PROMOTION  MATERIALS.  Only  such  advertising  or promotional  materials,  slogans  or  other  items as are  authorized  by BKC in writing prior to use shall be used, sold, or distributed,  and no display or use of the Burger King Marks shall be made without the prior  written  permission of BKC. All materials on which Burger King Marks are used shall bear such notice of registration  or license  legend as BKC may specify.  The  Franchisee  agrees to comply with the advertising and promotional  standards  established from time to time by BKC.

      5.11  INTERFERENCE  WITH  EMPLOYMENT  RELATIONS OF OTHERS.  The Franchisee will not attempt,  directly or  indirectly,  to entice or induce any employee of BKC or of an  Affiliate  of BKC or of  another  franchisee  of BKC to leave such employment,  nor to employ such employee  within six (6) months after his or her termination  of  employment  with such  employer,  except with the prior written consent of such employer.

      5.12  IMPROVEMENTS.  The  Franchisee  shall  notify  BKC of any  potential improvements  or new features which it identifies as capable of benefitting  the Burger King System.  The Franchisee shall not use potential  improvements or new features at the Franchised Restaurant unless authorized by BKC in writing and at its sole  discretion,  but BKC is under no obligation to authorize such use. The Franchisee  acknowledges and agrees that all such potential improvements and new features  shall  become the  exclusive  property of BKC  without  payment of any consideration  to the  Franchisee,  and BKC is free to evaluate  such  potential improvements  or new  features in its own  restaurants  and  introduce  any such improvements  or new features into the Burger King System for the benefit of BKC

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and other franchisees. The Franchisee agrees to execute any additional documents which BKC may deem  necessary  to  effect  or  perfect  the  provisions  of this Paragraph 5.12.

      5.13  SELF-AUDIt.  The  Franchisee  shall  participate  in any  self-audit scheme which may from time to time form part of the Burger King System.

      5.14  HEALTH PROBLEMS.  The Franchisee shall immediately notify BKC of any actual or suspected  occurrence of any serious communicable disease or infection at or among staff or customers at the Franchised Restaurant.

      5.15  RIGHT  OF  ENTRY,   INSPECTION  AND  CLOSURE.  BKC  shall  have  the unrestricted right to enter the Franchised Restaurant to conduct such reasonable activities as it deems  necessary to ascertain  compliance  with this Agreement. The  inspections  may be  conducted  without  prior  notice at any time when the Franchisee or any one of its responsible  employees or representatives is at the Franchised  Restaurant.  The  inspections  shall be  performed in a manner which minimizes interference with the operation of the Franchised Restaurant.  BKC may require the removal of any items which do not comply with this  Agreement at the Franchisee's cost. In the event that BKC identifies,  or reasonably suspects the existence  of,  any  significant  risk to health or safety in any  aspect of the operation at the Location,  BKC may require the Franchisee  immediately to close the Franchised Restaurant until the hazard as been eliminated. BKC shall specify the  grounds  for taking  such  action and such steps if any a it  believes  are necessary to eliminate  the hazard and shall  cooperate  with the  Franchisee to enable the Franchisee to re-open the Franchised Restaurant as soon as possible.

      5.16  SOURCES OF SUPPLY.

            5.16.1 AUTHORIZED SUPPLIERS.  BKC may require that any item required for or used in the operation of the  Franchised  Restaurant  shall be previously approved by BKC in its sole and  absolute  discretion  and that the supplier and distributor  of such items also be  previously  approved  by BKC in its sole and absolute  discretion.  The Franchisee  shall in such case purchase only from BKC authorized  suppliers  and  distributors.   Should  the  Franchisee  propose  an alternative  supplier and  distributor,  BKC shall  evaluate  such  supplier and distributor against its then-current criteria, as established by BKC in its sole discretion, and either approve or disapprove such supplier and distributor.  Any supplier and  distributor  proposed by the  Franchisee may be required to sign a suitable  confidentiality  undertaking before BKC's confidential  specifications are disclosed.  In approving or  disapproving  suppliers and  distributors,  the Franchisee  acknowledges  and agrees that BKC may devote such resources and time as BKC may  reasonably  determine is necessary to evaluate any such  supplier or distributor in its sole discretion. BKC agrees that it will apply those criteria in good faith toward the Franchisee.  If BKC denies the Franchisee's request for approval of a supplier or  distributor  BKC shall advise the  Franchisee  of the reasons  for its  decision.  If BKC fails to  approve  or deny the  Franchisee's

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request for approval of a supplier or  distributor  within  thirty (30) business days then approval  shall be deemed to have been given.  Approval of any suppler or distributor by BKC is subject to revocation in its sole discretion.

            5.16.2  SELF-SUPPLY.  Franchisee  may, upon prior written  notice to BKC,  invest in BKC approved  suppliers  and/or  distributors  to the Franchised Restaurant or request  approval from BKC to become an approved  supplier  and/or distributor to the Franchised  Restaurant.  BKC shall not unreasonably  withhold its  approval  of  the  Franchisee  as a  supplier  and/or  distributor  to  the Franchised Restaurant and/or other Burger King Restaurants. Franchisee expressly acknowledges  and agrees,  however,  that the Franchisee  must meet all of BKC's then current conditions for supplier and/or distribution agreements.

            5.16.3 LIMITS ON BKC RESPONSIBILITY.   BKC shall NOT be responsible for the following:

                        (a) Arranging, assuring, or facilitating the delivery or                   availability  o  labor,  food,  paper,  equipment,  furniture,                   fixtures,  or any other goods or services in  connection  with                   the operation of the Franchised Restaurant.

                        (b) Arranging, assuring, or facilitating the delivery or                   availability  of labor,  food,  paper,  equipment,  furniture,                   fixtures or any other goods or services in connection with the                   operation of the  Franchised  Restaurant at a reasonable or at                   any other  particular  cost (whether stated as a percentage of                   sales or  otherwise  to the  Franchised  Restaurant  or to the                   Franchisee).

            5.16.4   FRANCHISEE'S   RESPONSIBILITIES.    Franchisee   shall   be responsible for locating and submitting to BKC for approval, pursuant to Section 5.16.1  above,  suppliers  and  distributors  capable  of  manufacturing  and/or delivering all BKC required goods and services to the Franchised Restaurant on a consistent and reliable basis.

6.    SERVICES TO FRANCHISEE.

      6.1   SERVICES PROVIDED BY BKC.  BKC,  its designee or an Affiliate of BKC shall periodically advise and consult with the Franchisee in connection with the operation of the Franchised Restaurant and shall provide to he Franchisee:

            (a) The MOD Manual,  including all  revisions  and updates  thereto, which  will be  loaned to the  Franchisee  for the term of this  Agreement.  The loaned copy of the MOD Manual and other  specifications,  standard and operating procedures  furnished by BKC shall be written in English, and any translation to another  language  shall  be  at  the  Franchisee's   responsibility  and  cost.

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Franchisee  shall  translate  the MOD  Manual  into the native  language  of the employees at the  Franchised  Restaurant  upon request by BKC. The delivery of a copy of the MOD Manual,  including all revisions and updates thereto,  by BKC to the  Franchisee  satisfies and fulfills any obligation BKC may be deemed to have to provide  the  Franchisee  with use of the  Burger  King  System or  expertise regarding he Burger King System.

            (b) A representative of BKC who shall make not less than two (2) one day visits to Poland  per annum to provide  the  Franchisee  with any  requested reasonable  operations or marketing  guidance and advice.  Franchisee shall have the  option to  participate,  at its sole cost and  expense,  in any  additional training pro grams offered by BKC to other franchisees generally.  Such training programs shall be at locations designated by BKC.

            (c) Communication of new  developments,  techniques and improvements of BKC which BKC deems in its sole discretion to be relevant to the operation of the  Franchised  Restaurant  and which BKC may otherwise  make  available to all other franchisees in Europe.

      6.2   SERVICES NOT PROVIDED BY BKC. The Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that  compliance  by BKC with its  obligations  under  Section  6.1 above  shall satisfy all  obligations  of BKC to provide  operational,  marketing,  and other support to the Franchisee,  and that any other support  provided by BKC shall be at BKC's sole discretion.  The Franchisee  further  acknowledges and agrees that BKC shall have no obligation with regard to the  establishment,  development and for  maintenance of consumer  awareness or recognition of the Burger King Marks, Restaurants or System.

      6.3   OPTIONAL  SERVICES.  BKC may,  but shall under no  circumstances  be required to, offer the following  services and/or  assistance to Franchisee,  in BKC's sole discretion:

            (a) If  requested by  Franchisee,  BKC may, at its sole and absolute discretion,   provide   Franchisee  with  a  pre-opening   training  program  at Franchisee's sole cost and expense at whatever location BKC may designate in its sole discretion.





            (b) If  requested by  Franchisee,  BKC may, in its sole and absolute discretion,  provide  Franchisee with  pre-opening  and opening  supervision and assistance  by  personnel  of  BKC,  its  designee  or an  Affiliate  of  BKC at Franchisee's sole cost and expense at whatever location BKC may designate in its sole discretion.

7.    LOCATION.

      7.1   EXCLUSIVE  PURPOSE.  During the term of this  Agreement the Location shall be used exclusively for the purpose of operating a Burger King Restaurant.

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      7.2   DAMAGE TO FRANCHISED RESTAURANT.  In the event of the building being damaged or destroyed  by fire or any other peril,  or required to be repaired or altered by any  competent  authority,  the  Franchisee  shall at its own expense repair or reconstruct  the building within a reasonable time to reflect the then Current  Image of Burger King  Restaurants,  having  first  submitted to BKC all plans  and  specifications  related  thereto  for  prior  approval.   Where  the Franchised  Restaurant  is insured by a person  other than the  Franchisee,  the Franchisee's obligations shall be limited to taking such steps as are reasonably available to the  Franchisee to assure that any insurance  moneys ar paid out in accordance with this  subparagraph.  Notwithstanding  the foregoing,  if (a) the building is leased,  (b) the  Franchisee  is  prohibited  under the terms of the applicable  lease from  repairing  or  reconstructing  the  building as provided above,  and (c) the  Franchisee  has  exhausted its best efforts to convince the landlord to consent to such repair or reconstruction,  then the Franchisee shall be released from its  obligations  under this  Paragraph 7.2 and this  Agreement shall terminate.

8.    TRAINING AND STAFFING.

      8.1   PRE-OPENING  TRAINING.  Before the Franchised  Restaurant opens, the Director of Operations and such members of the  Franchisee's  staff charged with the responsibility for the day to day operation of the Franchised  Restaurant as BKC may determine must have  successfully  completed  BKC's training  program at such location in the U.S. or elsewhere as may be designated by BKC. Such members of t e Franchisee's  restaurant  staff as BKC may determine  shall undertake and complete continuing raining programs from time to time as may be directed by BKC in order to implement current  operational  standards.  There shall be no charge for  participation  in the  training  programs,  but  the  Franchisee  shall  be responsible  for  all  travel  and  living  expenses,  all  compensation  of the Franchisee's  employee  while  enrolled in the training  program,  and any other personal expenses incurred.

      8.2   NEW DIRECTOR OF  OPERATIONS.  Any new Director of  Operations as BKC may approve shall successfully  complete the above program before taking up such position.

      8.3   TRAINING PROGRAM.  The Franchisee shall implement a training program for Franchised  Restaurant  employees in accordance with training  standards and procedures  prescribed by BKC and shall staff the  Franchised  Restaurant at all times with a sufficient number of trained employees including the minimum number of managers  required by BKC who have  completed  BKC's  training  program at an accredited location.

9.    ROYALTY AND ADVERTISING CONTRIBUTION.

      9.1   ROYALTY.

            9.1.1 PAYMENT OF ROYALTY.  Except as otherwise provided in Section 5 3 of the   Development Agreement, by the fifteenth (15th) day of each month, the

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Franchisee  shall deliver to BKC a return of Gross Sales for the preceding month and pay to BKC or its designee a royalty for the use of the Burger King Marks an the Burger  King  System  calculated  by applying  the  percentage  set forth in SCHEDULE  1  against  the Gross  Sales for the  preceding  calendar  month.  All royalties  shall be paid by the  Franchisee  to BKC or its  designee  in  United States  currency  into such bank  account  in the  United  States of  America or elsewhere as BKC shall designate by prior written notice to the Franchisee. Such payments  shall be made by such  method as BKC may from  time to time  stipulate including  direct debit, in accordance with applicable law. Each conversion from local currency to United States currency shall be at the maximum selling rate of exchange  quoted by  Citibank,  N.A. in New York,  New York,  U.S.A.,  or at the





maximum  selling rate of a nationally  recognized  bank in the country where the Franchised  Restaurant is located, at the sole discretion of BKC, as of the last bank  trading  day of the  month on which the  royalty  payment  is  based.  The Franchisee will, at its expense, make all necessary and appropriate applications to  such  governmental  authorities  as  may  be  requested  by BKC or as may be required for transmittal and payment of United States currency to BKC.

            9.1.2  INABILITY TO REMIT ROYALTY.  In the event that the Franchisee shall at any time be prohibited from making any payment in the United States and in United States currency,  the Franchisee shall immediately  notify BKC of this fact and such payment shall thereupon be made at such place and in such currency as may be  selected  by  BKC  and  acceptable  to the  appropriate  governmental authorities of the country in which the Franchised Restaurant is located, all in accordance  with  remittance  instructions  furnished by BKC. If, having pursued every  reasonable  endeavor,  the  parties are  thereafter  unable to secure any method of payment to BKC as required in Subparagraph  9.1.1 above, then BKC may, in its sole discretion,  either (a) accept  subsequent  payments in a manner and currency acceptable to BKC in its sole discretion,  or (b) by one-hundred eighty (180) days prior written notice to the  Franchisee,  immediately  terminate this Agreement  without  any claim  being mad by either  party  against  the other in respect to such  termination.  The acceptance by BKC of; ny payment  pursuant to Subparagraph  9.1.2(a) above shall not excuse the Franchisee from its obligation to pay all  subsequent  payments as required  under  Subparagraph  9.1.1 and BKC remain free to exercise  its right under  Subparagraph  9.1.2(b) as each monthly royalty payment comes due.

      9.2   ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION.

            9.2.1 FRANCHISEE'S  ADMINISTRATION OF AD FUND. Pursuant to the terms of the Ad Fund  Agreement  dated March 14, 1997 between the  Franchisee and BKC, the  Franchisee  shall  expend  monthly,  in the  country  where the  Franchised Restaurant  is  located,  monies for  advertising,  sales  promotion  and public relation services for he benefit of Burger King Restaurants in the country where the Franchised Restaurant is locate, including creative,  production,  media and clearance  costs of advertising  and sales  promotion  materials,  and marketing

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research  expenses  directly  related to the  development  and evaluation of the effectiveness of advertising and sales promotion. (SUBJECT TO A PENDING  REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT)

            9.2.2 BKC'S RIGHT TO ADMINISTER FUNDS.  Notwithstanding the language in Subparagraph  9.2.1 above,  BKC and the Franchisee  agrees that, in the event BKC  develops  company-owned  Burger  King  Restaurants  directly  or  through a subsidiary or joint venture in the country  where the  Franchised  Restaurant is located  or  franchises  Burger  King  Restaurants  in  the  country  where  the Franchised Restaurant is located to someone other than the Franchisee, BKC shall have the right to  terminate  the Ad Fund  Agreement  pursuant  to its terms and require that the Franchisee pay to BKC or its designee by the fifteenth  (15th') day of  each  month,  in  the  currency  of the  country  where  the  Franchised Restaurant  is located an amount equal to the amount  calculated by applying the advertising percentage stated in SCHEDULE 1 to the Gross Sales for the preceding calendar  month.  Any monies  received by BKC under this  Subparagraph  shall be administered  by BKC as provided in  Subparagraph  9.2.3 below. In the event BKC requires  and the  Franchisee  makes  these  payments,  the  direct  expenditure obligation of Subparagraph 9.2.1 above will be deemed fully satisfied.

            9.2.3  ADMINISTRATION.  Any  amounts  received  by BKC  pursuant  to Subparagraph 9.2.2 above, less administrative expenses and any applicable taxes, will be combined with payments from other Burger King  Restaurants to form an ad fund which will be used for (a) market research expenditures directly related to the  development  and evaluation of the  effectiveness  of advertising and sales promotions, (b) creative, production and other costs incurred in connection with the development of advertising  sales promotions and public  relations,  both in the market area of the Franchised  Restaurant as reasonably defined from time to time by BKC, and on a national  basis and (c) various  methods of delivering the advertising or promotional  message,  including without limitation,  television, radio, outdoor and print. The allocation of the Advertising Contribution between international,  national,  regional, and local expenditures shall be made by BKC in its sole  business  judgment.  All general and  administrative  expenses  and overhead  associated  with the ad  fund,  including  salaries  of  relevant  BKC employees,  shall be paid out of the assets of the ad fund.  The  Franchisee  is encouraged to participate in the planning of advertising,  sales  promotions and public  relations for the Franchised  Restaurant,  but all expenditures for such matters shall be the sole  discretion  of BKC. In addition to the  percentage of Gross  Sales,  the  Franchisee  agrees to  transfer to BKC or its  designee  for inclusion in the market fund all advertising or promotional  allowances given by suppliers of products which are sold in the Franchised  Restaurant uncle a brand name. Such payment to be made to BKC or its designee by the fifteenth (15th) day of the month following  receipt of the said  allowance.  The market fund will be run by BKC directly or by delegation to its designee.





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            9.2.4  COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND POLICIES.  The Franchisee  agrees to adhere to all applicable  statutory  regulations and to KC's advertising,  sales promotion  and  public  relations  standards  and all  advertisements  and other material published,  circulated or exhibited shall first be approved by BKC. The Franchisee   agree   immediately  to  remove  or  discontinue  the  use  of  any objectionable advertising material upon receiving notice from BKC.

      9.3   GROSS  SALES.  The  term  Gross  Sales  as used in this  Agreement includes all sums charged for goods,  merchandise,  or services  sold at or from the  Location.  The sale of Burger King  products  away from the Location is not authorized;  however, should any such sales be approved in the future, they will be included within the definition of Gross Sales.  Gross Sales shall not include any  value  added  tax,  turnover  tax,  or any  similar  tax  collected  by the Franchisee from customers based upon sales.

      9.4   INTEREST  AND  ATTORNEY'S  FEES.  The  Franchisee  shall  pay to BKC interest (in U.S.  dollars in the United States) upon any sum overdue under this Agreement,  calculated  at three (3)  percent  per annum above the prime rate of merest  charged by  Citibank,  N.A.,  against the overdue sum  expressed in U.S. dollars. By way of exception,  any overdue sum required to be paid in a currency other than U.S.  dollars  shall bear merest at three (3) percent per annum above the base  lending  rate of any  nationally  recognized  bank within the relevant country  designated  by BKC.  Nothing in this  paragraph is meant to require the Franchisee to pay interest at a rate greater than that allowed by applicable law and, in the event that this paragraph would have such an effect,  the Franchisee shall only be required to pay interest at the maximum rate  allowable by law. If an excess amount is inadvertently  collected,  it shall be applied to reduce the amounts due under  Subparagraph 9.1.1 above. The Franchisee shall pay all costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by BKC in enforcing the tern s of this Agreement.

10.   ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES;  RIGHT OF AUDIT.

      10.1  ACCOUNTING.  The Franchisee  agrees to keep complete  records of the business and shall furnish BKC with monthly and fiscal  year-to-date  profit and loss statements for the Franchised  Restaurant in the format  prescribed by BKC. The  Franchisee  shall  also  submit to BKC  quarterly  balance  sheets  for the Franchisee  itself and not  merely of the  Franchised  Restaurant,  the first of which shall be for the period ending  forty-five  (45) days after the expiration of the first calendar quarter after the Franchised  Restaurant opens. All profit and loss  statements  and  balance  sheets  shall  be  submitted  to BKC  within fifty-five (45) days after the end of the period covered by the report in a form acceptable to BKC. In addition, the Franchisee shall submit to BKC copies of tax returns relating to the Franchisee's  sales at the Franchised  Restaurant at the same time the returns are filed,  and such other  records as BKC may  reasonably request from time to time.

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      10.2  ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT.  Within ninety (90) days after the close of each fiscal year and at any time on request,  the  Franchisee  shall submit a full disclosure of all  shareholders in the Franchisee,  and of all persons with an interest in the Franchised  Restaurant.  ln addition,  the  Franchisee  shall furnish an annual  financial  statement  for the  Franchisee  and not merely the Franchised Restaurant,  which statement shall be certified by a Certified Public Accountant or equivalent.

      10.3  AUDITS.  The Franchisee agrees that BKC or its  representatives,  at BKC's expense shall, at all reasonable times, have the right to examine or audit the books and  accounts of the  Franchisee.  The  Franchisee  shall retain sales records  for a period  of at least  twenty-four  (24)  months.  In the event the reported Gross Sales are less than the actual Gross Sales,  the Franchisee shall make an additional payment to BKC in the amount of the discrepancy. In the event that the  discrepancy  exceeds  two  percent  (2%),  th  Franchisee  shall  also reimburse BKC for all costs of the audit including travel, lodging and wages.

      10.4  RELEASE  OF  FINANCIAL  INFORMATION.  BKC is  authorized  to release financial and  operational  information on the Franchised  Restaurant as part of any disclosure of information on the Burger King System in the country where the Franchised Restaurant is located or on the Burger King System as a whole. Except as  required  by law or  regulation,  BKC shall not  specifically  identify  the Franchised Restaurant to which this information relates.

      10.5  POLLING.

            10.5.1 POS SYSTEMS. The Franchisee shall at all times operate at the Franchised  Restaurant  POS  systems  previously  approved by BKC as meeting its performance  standards and other  criteria  including  compatibility  with BKC's





polling  standards,  provided that such POS system  operates in accordance  with applicable  law. BKC shall have the right to call upon the Franchisee to upgrade the POS systems as BKC may deem necessary or desirable in the interest of proper administration  of restaurants  operating under the Burger King System,  and the Franchisee shall comply with such requirement within such reasonable time as may be specified by BKC. Such  authorized  POS systems shall at all times be used to record and process such  information  as BKC may from time to time require,  and such  information  shall be  maintained  in such format and kept  available  for access by BKC on such POS system for such minimum period as BKC may require. The Franchisee  she effect  the  polling  operation  at such time or times as may be required  by  BKC,  but  BKC may  itself  initiate  polling  whenever  it  deems appropriate.   BKC  shall  have  no  obligation  to  provide   Franchisee   with information,  consultation  or advice  concerning  POS systems or  accounting or other financial systems for the operation of Franchisee's business.

            10.5.2  AUTHORIZED  POLLING.  The Franchisee shall permit BKC or its duly  authorized  agents  at all  times  and  from  time to  time  to  poll  any

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information contained in such POS system. For the purposes of this Agreement the term  poll  or  polling  means  any  process  acceptable  to  BKC  by  which information  o  data  may  be  transmitted  from a POS  system  operated  by the Franchisee or its agents into a computer or system operated by BKC, it agents or Affiliates.  If for any reason polling is not  practicable,  BKC may require the Franchisee to download such  information  into machine  readable form compatible with the system  operated by BKC,  its agents or  Affiliates  and to derive such information  to  BKC by  such  method  and  within  such  timescale  as BKC  may reasonably determine.

            10.5.3 OTHER  INFORMATION.  The Franchisee shall if requested and as long as polling is not possible  provide to BKC such information as BKC may from time to time require regarding product volumes and production.

11.   LIMITATIONS OF FRANCHISE.

      11.1  TRADEMARKS, TRADE NAMES, SERVICE MARKS AND TRADE SECRETS.

            11.1.1 REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE BY FRANCHISEE.  The Franchisee shall, upon request and at no expense to the  Franchisee  assist BKC in perfecting  and obtaining registration of unregistered Burger King Marks.

            11.1.2 OWNERSHIP.  The Franchisee acknowledges that ownership of all right,  title and  interest  to the Burger King System and the Burger King Marks (registered  and  unregistered)  is and shall remain  vested  solely in BKC. The Franchisee  acknowledges  the  uniqueness  of the Burger King System an that the Franchisee has had no part in its creation or  development,  no prior  knowledge of, and no  proprietary  or other  rights or claims in or to any  element of the Burger King System or the Burger King Marks.

            11.1.3  CONFIDENTIALITY OF TRADE SECRETS. The Franchisee agrees that all materials  made available to the Franchise and all  disclosures  made to the Franchisee,  and not to the general public, by or at the direction of BKC at any time before or during the term of this  Agreement,  including  the MOD Manual in its entirety and any translations thereof, are to be considered trade secrets of BKC for purpose of this Agreement and shall be kept confidential and used by the Franchisee only in the operation of the Franchised Restaurant and other licensed Burger King  Restaurants.  The Franchise  agrees not to divulge any of the trade secrets to any person other than the Franchisee's employees and then only to the extent  necessary for the operation of the  Franchised  Restaurant,  an d not to permit anyone to reproduce, copy or exhibit any portion of the MOD Manual or any other  confidential  or proprietary  information  received from BKC,  except for translating  from English to the language of the country in which the Franchised Restaurant is located, if the Franchisee's  employees cannot read and understand English.

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            11.1.4 REGISTERED USER AGREEMENTS.  The Franchisee  shall,  whenever requested by BKC, enter into one or more Registered User Agreements  authorizing and  permitting  the use of the Burger King Marks as provided in this  Agreement and to execute any  documents  and/or do such things as are  requested to assist BKC in connection with registration of any Registered User Agreement. Nothing in any Registered  User  Agreement  shall be construed as giving the Franchisee the right to transfer or sublicense  the  Franchisee's  right to use the Burger King Marks.





            11.1.5 NO IMPAIRMENT OF MARKS.  The Franchisee  will not directly or indirectly,  at any time during the term of this Agreement or thereafter,  do or cause to be done any act or thing  disputing,  attacking or in any way impairing the validity of and BKC's right,  title or interest in the Burger King Marks and the Burger King System.

            11.1.6  ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS IN MARKS. The Franchisee hereby assigns to BKC such rights (if any) as the  Franchisee  may hereafter  acquire in any of the Burger King Marks or the Burger King System and shall execute such documents and do  such  acts  at the  cost  of BKC as may be  necessary  to  perfect  such assignment.

            11.1.7  INFRINGEMENT,  ETC. The Franchisee shall immediately  notify BKC of all  infringements  or  imitations of the Burger King Marks which come to the Franchisee's  attention,  and all challenges to the Franchisee's use c f any of the Burger King Marks. BKC will take such action as it in its sole discretion deems  appropriate  to prevent  unauthorized  persons from using the Burger King Marks.  The Franchisee  agrees to cooperate in the  prosecution of any action to prevent  the  infringement,  imitation,  illegal se or misuse of the Burger King Marks or the  Burger  King  System and agrees to be named as a party in any such action if so requested  by BKC. BKC agrees to bear the legal  expenses and costs incidental to the Franchisee's  participation in such action except for the cost and expenses of the Franchisee's personal legal counsel if the Franchisee elects to be represented by counsel of the  Franchisee's  own choosing.  The Franchisee shall not  institute  any legal  action or other kind of  proceeding  based upon Burger King Marks or the Burger King System  without the prior written  approval of BKC.

            11.1.8  REGISTERED  MARKS.  BKC represents  that the marks listed on Exhibit A are  registered  or applied  for,  but makes no  expressed  or implied warranty  with  respect to the  validity of any of the Burger  King  Marks.  The Franchisee  accepts that the  Franchisee  may conduct  business  utilizing  some Burger King Marks which have not been registered and that  registration  may not be granted for the unregistered marks and that some of the Burger King Marks may be subject to use by third parties unauthorized by BKC.

            11.1.9  FRANCHISEE  NAME.  In the adoption of a trade,  corporate or partnership name, the Franchisee shall not use any of the Burger King Marks, any variations  or  abbreviations  or any words  confusingly  similar  to any of the Burger King Marks.

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            11.1.10  REGISTRATION  OF  AGREEMENT.  If  local  law  requires  the registration  or  recordation  of this  Agreement  with any  local  governmental agency,  administrative board or banking agency,  Franchisee shall request BKC's consent to do so. If BKC grants its consent,  Franchise  shall  effectuate  such registration(s)  or  recordation(s)  at its sole  cost  and  expense  in  strict compliance with local laws as soon as possible.

      11.2  INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.

            11.2.1 NO AGENCY.  The franchisee is an independent  business entity and is not an agent, partner, joint venture, representative, or employee of BKC, and no express or implied fiduciary relationship exists between the parties. The Franchisee  shall not attempt to bind or  obligate  BKC in any way nor shall the Franchisee  represent that the Franchisee has any right to do so. BKC shall have no control  over the terms and  conditions  of  employment  of the  Franchisee's employees.

            11.2.2 PUBLIC NOTICE OF  INDEPENDENCE.  In all public records and in the Franchisee's relationship with other persons, on stationery,  business forms and cheques,  the  Franchisee  shall indicate the  independent  ownership of the Franchised  Restaurant  and  that  the  Franchisee  is a  licensee  of BKC.  The Franchisee  shall exhibit on the Location in such places as may be designated by BKC, a notification that the Franchised Restaurant is operated by an independent operator under license from BKC.

12.   UNFAIR  COMPETITION.  The  Franchisee  agrees,  during  the  term  of this Agreement and thereafter,  not to directly or indirectly engage in the operation of any  restaurant,  except as licensed by BKC, which utilizes or duplicates the Burger King System or any part thereof.

13.   INSURANCE, INDEMNIFICATION.

      13.1  GENERAL  LIABILITY  INSURANCE.  Franchisee  agrees  to  carry at its expense  during  the  Term of this  Agreement  Comprehensive  General  Liability insurance, including Products Liability and Broad Form Contractual Liability, in an  amount  which is at all  times  the  local  equivalent  of not less than One Million U.S. Dollars (U.S.  $1,000,000.00)  per occurrence for bodily injury and Five Hundred  Thousand  U.S.  Dollars  (U.S.  $500,000.00)  per  occurrence  for property damage, or in such increased amounts as BKC may reasonably request from time to time during the Term of this  Agreement.  Each policy will name BKC, and its subsidiaries,  affiliated and parent companies as an additional insured, and will provide hat the policy  cannot be canceled  without  thirty (30) days prior





written notice to BKC, will insure against the liability of BKC for both its and Franchisee's  acts or omissions,  and will insure the  contractual  liability of Franchisee  under paragraph 13.3  Additionally,  Franchisee  agrees to carry, at Franchisee's  expense,  umbrella coverage in an amount which is at all times the equivalent  of One  Million  U.S.  Dollars  (U.S.  $1,000,000)  over  the  basic

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Comprehensive  General  Liability  insurance  per  restaurant;  except  that  if Franchisee  owns  more  than ten (10)  Burger  King  Restaurants,  the  umbrella coverage applicable to all such restaurants need not exceed an mount which is at any  time  in  excess  of the  equivalent  of Ten  Million  U.S.  Dollars  (U.S. $10,000,000).  The  insurance  afforded  by the  policy or  policies  respecting liability  shall not exclude  claims,  actions or demands  brought in the United States or anywhere else outside the country in which the  Franchised  Restaurant is located and shall not be limited in any way by reason of any insurance  which may be  maintained  by BKC  prior to the  Commencement  Date,  Franchisee  shall furnish to BKC Certificates of Insurance  reflecting that the insurance coverage is in effect  pursuant to the terms of this  Agreement.  All  policies  shall be renewed,  and a  renewal  Certificate  of  Insurance  mailed  to BKC at its main office,  or at such  other  location  as may be  specified  by BKC  prior to the expiration  date of the  policies.  This  obligation  of  Franchisee to maintain insurance is separate and distinct  from its  obligation  to indemnify BKC under the  provisions  of  Paragraph  13.3 and shall not be  affected by reason of the negligence of or a claim of negligence against BKC.

      13.2  WORKERS  COMPENSATION,  ETC. Franchisee agrees to participate in any governmental  Worker's  Compensation  Program,  unemployment  insurance program, hospitalization  program and any other similar  program which may be required by the laws of the country where the Franchised Restaurant is located.

      13.3  INDEMNITY.  Franchisee is responsible  for all losses or damages and contractual  liabilities to third persons  arising out of or in connection  with possession,  ownership or operation of the  Franchised  Restaurant,  and for all claims or demands for  damages to  property  or for injury,  illness or death of persons directly or indirectly resulting therefrom. Franchisee agrees to defend, indemnify and save BKC, and its  subsidiaries,  affiliated and parent  companies harmless  of,  from  and  with  respect  to any such  claims,  demands,  losses, obligations,  costs, expenses,  liabilities,  debts or damages,  unless they are caused by the gross negligence of BKC itself BKC's right to indemnity under this Agreement  shall  arise and be valid  notwithstanding  that joint or  concurrent liability may be imposed on BKC by statute, ordinance,  regulation or other law. The  indemnification of BKC by Franchisee for Franchisee's own negligence,  acts or  omissions,  shall not be limited by the amount of insurance  required  under Paragraph 13.1, nor upon a claim that BKC is responsible for Franchisee's act or omissions or that Franchisee was acting in the capacity of an agent of BKC. This indemnity obligation shall include, but not be limited to, claims related to the employment of Franchisee's employees. This obligation of Franchisee to indemnify and  defend  BKC is  separate  and  distinct  from its  obligation  to  maintain insurance under the provisions of Paragraph 13.1.

            BKC shall notify  Franchisee of any claims,  and Franchisee shall be given the  opportunity to assume the defense of the matter,  however,  BKC shall have the right to  participate  in the defense of any claim or action against it which is assumed by  Franchisee,  at BKC's own cost and expense.  If  Franchisee fails to assume  the  defense,  BKC may defend the action in the manner it deems

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appropriate,  and Franchisee  shall pay to BKC all costs,  including  attorney's fees,  incurred by BKC in effecting  such defense,  in addition to any sum which BKC may pay by reason of any  settlement or judgment  against BKC. No settlement of any claim against BKC shall be made by  Franchisee  which is in excess of the amount of insurance  referred to in Paragraph 13.1 or which would subject BKC to liability in any amount not covered by such insurance  without the prior written consent of BKC. Any final judicial  determination of the negligence of BKC in an amount in excess of the policy limits of insurance required under Paragraph 13.1 shall be the responsibility of BKC.

14.   TAXES.

      14.1 PAYMENT WHEN DUE. The Franchisee  shall pay when due all taxes levied or assessed by reason of the Franchisee's possession,  ownership or operation of the Franchised Restaurant or items loaned to the Franchisee by BKC including any value added tax. In the event of any bona fide dispute as to the liability for a tax assessed  against it, the  Franchisee may contest the validity or the amount of the tax in accordance with the procedures of the taxing  authority,  however, the  Franchisee  shall not permit a tax sale or seizure  against the premises or





equipment.

      14.2  WITHHOLDING  TAXES.  lt is understood and agreed by the parties that any and all tax  liabilities  arising out of this  Agreement will be paid by the party owing such taxes.  ln the event that BKC incurs  withholding tax liability in the country in which the Franchised  Restaurant is located as a result of the franchise  fee  or the  royalty  payments  set  forth  above,  it  shall  be the responsibility  and obligation of the Franchisee to withhold from such franchise fee or royalty  payments  such  withholding  taxes as are  required by law.  The Franchisee  shall  provide BKC with  corresponding  receipts  from the  relevant taxing authorities to evidence such payments or amounts withheld. Taxes, such as income taxes of the Franchisee, which are based on profits from operation of the Franchised Restaurant are the sole responsibility of the Franchisee.

      14.3 ELECTION.  Where the law permits an election  regarding the treatment of any supply or deemed  supply  under this  Agreement  for the  purposes of any value added or other tax chargeable  thereon,  the Franchisee shall make or join in any such election as BKC may from time to time require.

15.   DISPOSAL.

      15.1  TRANSFER OF LNTEREST BY  FRANCHISEE.  Except with the prior  written consent of an authorized  officer of BKC,  Franchisee  shall not (a) directly or indirectly sell,  assign,  convey,  give away,  mortgage,  pledge,  hypothecate, charge,  or otherwise  transfer or encumber its rights or obligations under this Agreement,  or assign any of  Franchisee's  rights or delegate any of its duties hereunder;  (b) sell, issue,  offer,  transfer,  convey, give away, or otherwise

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grant or deliver any additional equity interests in the Franchisee, or (c) sell, assign,  transfer,  convey, or give away  substantially all of the assets of the Franchised Restaurant.

      15.2  TRANSFER OF INTEREST BY  PRINCIPALS.  Except with the prior  written consent  of an  authorized  officer  of BKC,  no  Principal  shall  directly  or indirectly sell,  assign,  convey,  give away,  mortgage,  pledge,  hypothecate, charge,  or  otherwise  transfer  or  encumber  any legal or  beneficial  equity interest in Franchisee.

      15.3  NOTICE OF PROPOSED  TRANSFER.  Any proposed  transferor shall notify BKC in writing of any proposed  transfer of an interest referred to in Paragraph 15.1 or 15.2, as applicable,  before the proposed transfer is to take place, and shall  provide  such  information  and  documentation  relating to the  proposed transfer as BKC may reasonably require.

      15.4  RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL.

            15.4.1 NOTICE;  EXERCISE OF OPTION.  In the event  Franchisee or the Principals  wish to accept a bona fide offer from a third party to purchase  all or substantially all of the assets constituting the Franchised  Restaurant or of the majority of the voting stock of the Franchisee,  the proposed  transferor(s) shall  give BKC  written  notice  setting  forth  the name  and  address  of the prospective  purchaser,  the  price  and  terms  of the  offer  together  with a franchisee  application  completed by the prospective  purchaser,  a copy of the Purchase and Sale Agreement,  executed by both the seller and purchaser, and all exhibits,  copies of any real estate purchase agreement or agreements,  proposed security agreements and related promissory notes, assignment documents,  and any other  information  that BKC may request in order to evaluate the offer.  BKC or its designee shall then have the prior option to purchase the interests  covered by the  offer  at the  price  and  upon the  same  terms  of the  offer.  If the consideration  is not money,  the purchase price shall be the cash equivalent of the fair market value of the consideration.  BKC shall have twenty (20) business days after receipt of the notice of offer and the  furnishing of all  reasonably requested  information  within  which to notify  Franchisee  or the  owners,  as applicable, of BKC's intent to exercise its right hereunder. Silence on the part of BKC shall constitute  rejection.  If BKC rejects the offer,  Franchisee shall have 90 days to sell the  Franchised  Restaurant  upon the terms offered to BKC, subject to the approval of BKC a s required below. If the proposed sale includes assets of  Franchisee  not related to the  operation of  franchised  Burger King Restaurants,  BKC may, at its option,  elect to purchase only the assets related to the operation of franchised Burger King Restaurants and an equitable purchase price shall be  allocated to each asset  included in the  proposed  sale. A bona fide offer from a third party  includes any  transfer,  conveyance,  assignment, consolidation,  merger or any other  transaction  in which  legal or  beneficial ownership of the franchise granted by this Agreement is vested in other than the Franchisee.

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            15.4.2 NO WAIVER.  The  election by BKC not to exercise its right of first  refusal as to any offer shall not affect its right of first refusal as to any subsequent offer.

            15.4.3  UNAUTHORIZED   TRANSFER  VOID.  Any  sale,  attempted  sale, assignment,  or other transfer of the interests described in Subparagraph 15.4.1 without  first giving BKC the right of first  refusal  described  above shall be void and of no force and effect,  and shall constitute an Event of Default under Paragraph 17.1(k).

            15.4.4 SALE; BKC CONSENT.  If BKC does not exercise its option under Subparagraph 15.4.1,  Franchisee may conclude the sale to the purchaser who made the offer  provided BKC's consent to the assignment or sale be first obtained as provided below.

      15.5 BKC CONSENT TO TRANSACTION.  BKC may impose reasonable  conditions on its consent to the transfers  contemplated in Subparagraphs 15.1 and 15.2 above. BKC is under no  obligation  to  consent  to the  encumbrances  contemplated  in Subparagraphs 15.1 and 15.2 above, and may deny its consent to such encumbrances in its sole discretion.

            15.5.1 TRANSFER OF SUBSTANTIALLY  ALL ASSETS OR TRANSFER OF STOCK BY PRINCIPAL.  Reasonable  conditions  in  connection  with (i) a  transfer  of the Franchisee's  rights under this Agreement,  the transfer of substantially all of the  Franchisee's  assets,  or the  delivery or grant of any  additional  equity securities, all pursuant to Subparagraph 15.1 above, or (ii) the transfer of the shares of the Franchisee  pursuant to  Subparagraph  15.2 above,  shall include, without limitation, each of the following:

                        (a)   All   of   the   Franchisee's   accrued   monetary obligations to BKC and its Affiliates must be paid at the time of the transfer;

                        (b)   The  Franchisee  must not be in default under this Agreement  or any  other  agreement  with BKC or its  Affiliates  at the time of transfer;

                        (c)   The transferee (and, if applicable,  all owners of the  transferee),  must  complete  BKC's  then  current  franchisee  application procedures  and meet all of BKC's then  current  criteria  for approval as a BKC franchisee, including financial, character, managerial, credit, operational, and legal standards;

                        (d)   The transferee (and, if applicable,  all owners of the transferee)  must at BKC's option enter into (i) a written  agreement,  in a form  acceptable to BKC,  assuming (or  guaranteeing)  full  performance  of all obligations of the Franchisee under this Agreement,  (ii) a substitute Franchise Agreement,  for a term ending on the expiration date of this Agreement, in BKC's

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then  current  form,  except  that  royalty  and  advertising   contribution  or expenditure  rates shall be the same as are provided for in this Agreement,  and (iii) such ancillary agreements as BKC may require;

                        (e)   The Franchisee (and, if applicable,  each owner of the Franchisee) must execute a general release,  in a form acceptable to BKC, of any and all claims against BKC, its Affiliates,  and their respective  officers, directors, agents, and employees;

                        (f)   The  transferee,  its Director of Operations,  and its  Restaurant  Manager  must  complete,   at  the  transferee's  expense,  any applicable  orientation  and  training  programs  required by BKC at the time of transfer;

                        (g)   BKC shall approve the terms and  conditions of the sale which affect the  sufficiency  of cash flow from the business after payment of debt service  necessary for  reinvestment  in the business for  refurnishing, maintaining, and remodeling the Location;

                        (h)   The transferor must pay the transfer fee set forth on SCHEDULE 1 in  consideration  of BKC's  expenses in  reviewing  the  proposed transfer;

                        (i)   The transferee must meet with  representatives  of BKC in Miami,  Dade County,  Florida,  U.S.A.,  or such other location as may be designated by BKC;

                        (j)   The   Franchisee   shall   execute  all  documents necessary to cancel the entries of the Franchisee as a registered user and shall cooperate  with BKC in effecting the  cancellation  of entries with the relevant registry of the Franchisee as a registered user.

                        (k)   The transferee shall, if BKC requests,  enter into one or more registered user agreements authorizing and permitting the use of the





Burger King Marks referred to in the agreements.

                        (l)   The  transferor  shall be  jointly  and  severally liable with the transferee (and, if applicable, each owner of the transferee) to BKC for future royalty and advertising  payments due under this Agreement if and so long as any part of the purchase money  consideration  remains owing from the transferee to the transferor.

      15.5.2 SECURITIES OFFERINGS.  Franchisee represents and agrees that:

                  15.5.2.1 COMPLIANCE WITH BKC REQUIREMENTS.  In connection with any future offerings of debt or equity  securities,  Franchisee will comply with all of BKC's then current  requirements with respect to such offerings.  Without limiting  the  foregoing,   in  addition  to  BKC's  then-current   requirements

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applicable to BKC's franchisees and their principals (or owners) generally,  the requirements  applicable to  Franchisee  will include the  following:  immediate written notice to BKC of any proposed  securities  offering (which notice in any event  shall  be no later  than  the time  when a  proposed  letter  of  intent, memorandum of  understanding  or similar  document is exchanged  with any person respecting  the  underwriting  or placement of  securities  of the  Franchisee); submission,  before or simultaneously with submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange  Commission  (SEC),  (or  similar  governmental  agency  of any other jurisdiction in which securities are offered), of registration statements and/or prospectuses to BKC for review in connection with trademark usage,  inclusion of disclaimers, and otherwise; the execution by the principals and by underwriters, if any, of  certificates  required by BKC, and the execution of the  Franchisees and the Principals of an indemnity of BKC, its affiliates, agents, attorneys and employees against any liability arising from or in connection with the offering. Within ten (10) business  days after BKC's  receipt of a copy of a  registration statement  filed with the SEC and which BKC wishes to review,  BKC shall furnish the  Franchisee  with its  comments,  if any, on the  prospectus,  provided that failure of BKC to comment shall not relieve the Franchisee of its obligations to include in every  prospectus  such  disclaimers  as are  required by BKC.  BKC's then-current  general requirements for offerings of equity securities shall also apply to  offerings  of debt  securities  by the  Franchisee  unless  and  until separate  requirements  are  articulated  by BKC for debt and equity  securities offerings.

                        15.5.2.2   SUBMISSION   TO   BKC.    Franchisee    shall simultaneously file with BKC all reports and other documents that Franchisee may be required to file with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder,  or with, any governmental agency pursuant to the laws and  regulations of any other  jurisdiction in which securities are offered, as and when due.

                        15.5.2.3  REGISTRATION   RIGHTS:   SECONDARY  OFFERINGS. Franchisee  agrees  that it will not  grant  additional  registration  rights or modify any registration  rights previously  granted without prior written notice to BKC.  The  Franchisee  further  agrees  that if it is  required  to  effect a registration  pursuant to any registration rights previously  granted,  then, in connection  with  any  secondary   offering  of  securities   pursuant  to  such registration, it shall comply with BKC's then-current requirements, policies and procedures in connection with such offering and, without limiting the foregoing, shall  indemnify  BKC from  liability  arising  from or in  connection  with the Offering, in the same manner as would be required in connection with an offering of securities by the Franchisee.

                        15.5.2.4  BKC   EXPENSES.   The   Franchisee   must,  in connection  with any proposed  offering of  securities  requiring  the review or consent of BKC,  agree to pay BKC for  certain of BKC's  internal  and  external costs in connection with its review of the proposed securities offering.

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            15.5.3 CERTAIN  EXCEPTIONS.  Notwithstanding  any other provision of this  agreement,  the Franchisee  shall not be required to submit to BKC for its review and comment any S-3 or S-8 filing by the Franchisee with the SEC, and the Franchisee  shall not be required to obtain the prior written consent of BKC in connection with an issuance of securities  pursuant to an S-8 filing with the SEC so long as the  securities  issued  pursuant to such filing  represent,  per offering:  (i) through  December 31,  1998,  less than three (3%) percent of the





securities  of that class issued and  outstanding,  and (ii) after  December 31, 1998,  less than one percent  (1%) of the  securities  of that class  issued and outstanding.

      15.6  NO WAIVER. BKC's consent to a transfer shall not constitute a waiver of any claims it may have against the transferring party, nor shall it be deemed a waiver of BKC's right to demand exact compliance with any of the terms of this Agreement by the transferor or transferee.

      15.7  DEATH OR MENTAL  INCAPACITY  OF  PRINCIPAL.  If the  Principal  is a natural  person,  upon the  death  or  mental  incapacity  of a  Principal,  the executor,  administrator,  or personal  representative  of such Principal  shall transfer the Principal's interest in Franchisee to a third party approved by BKC within a  reasonable  time  after the  Principal's  death or mental  incapacity. Transfers by devise or inheritance  shall not be subject to BKC's right of first refusal under Paragraph 15.4 above,  but shall be subject to the same conditions imposed on any INTER  VIVOS  transfer  under  Paragraph  15.5  above.  All other transfers  shall be subject to BKC's right of first refusal under Paragraph 15.4 above, or if such right is not exercised,  the same conditions as may be imposed on any INTER VIVOS transfer under  Paragraph 15.5 above. In the case of transfer by devise or  inheritance,  if the heir is not approved or there is no heir, the executor shall use best efforts to transfer the Principal's  interest to another party approved by BKC within twelve (12) months from the date of the Principal's death.  If the conveyance of the Principal's  interest to a party  acceptable to BKC has not taken place within the twelve (12) month period,  BKC shall have the option, to purchase the Principal's interest at fair market value.

      15.8  CORPORATE DOCUMENTS.  The articles of incorporation,  the bylaws and each stock  certificate  of the  Franchisee  must at all times  provide that the issuance and transfer of shares in the  Franchisee  are  restricted  as provided above and may be done only in accordance  with the terms and  conditions of this Agreement.

      15.9  ASSIGNMENT  BY BKC.  BKC may assign this  Agreement to any person or company  which  acquires its Burger King  business in the territory in which the Franchised  Restaurant  is located or a  substantial  part  thereof,  whether by outright acquisition or by way of a master franchise agreement.

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16.   THE PRINCIPALS.

      16.1  STOCK OWNERSHIP.  The  Principals  represent and warrant to BKC that SCHEDULE 2 contains a complete  list of their  respective  shareholdings  in the Franchisee on the date of this Agreement and that, unless otherwise stated,  the Principals are the beneficial owners of their respective shares.

      16.2  COMPLIANCE  BY  PRINCIPALS.  Each  Principal  shall  comply with the covenants,  terms,  conditions  and  acknowledgments  contained in the following sections  as if it were the  party  named  therein  in place of the  Franchisee: Section 11 (Limitations of Franchise); Section 12 (Unfair Competition);  Section 15 (Disposal); and Section 18 (Restrictive Covenant).

            Notwithstanding  any other  provision of this  Agreement,  including without  Imitation  Sections 15.1 and 15.5, so long as  international  Fast Food Corporation,   (IFFC)  is  a  Principal  of  the  Franchisee,   BKC  will  not unreasonably  withhold its consent to the sale or issuance of additional  equity securities  in  IFFC  provided  that  IFFC  has  complied  with  all  reasonable conditions  then  established  by BKC in  connection  with the proposed  sale or issuance of equity securities by IFFC.

      16.3  GUARANTY. Each Principal  hereby agrees to jointly,  severally,  and unconditionally  guaranty the payment and performance of all debts,  obligations and liabilities of the Franchisee to BKC arising pursuant to this Agreement,  or any other  agreement with BKC relating  directly or indirectly to the Franchised Restaurant  (the  BKC  Agreements),  together  with all  costs of  collection, compromise or enforcement,  including reasonable  attorneys' fees, incurred with respect to any such debts, obligations or liabilities or with respect to this or any other guaranty thereof or any bankruptcy  proceeding or other similar action affecting  the  rights  of the  Franchisee's  creditors  generally  (all  of the foregoing being referred to collectively as the Obligations). This guaranty by the Principals  shall continue in full force and effect until the Franchisee has fully  paid  and  performed  all of the  Obligations.  In  connection  with  the guaranties set forth above (collectively, the Guaranties), each of the parties to this Agreement hereby agrees as follows:

            (a)  The  Guaranties  shall  not be  impaired  by any  modification, supplement,  extension  or  amendment  of  the  BKC  Agreements  or  any  of the Obligations, nor by any modification,  release or other alteration of any of the Obligations  hereby guaranteed,  nor by any agreements or arrangements  whatever with the Franchisee or any one else;

            (b)  The  liability  of  each  Principal  is  primary,   direct  and unconditional  and may be enforced without  requiring BKC first to resort to any other right, remedy or security;





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            (c) No  Principal  shall have any right of  subrogation,  repayment, reimbursement or indemnity whatsoever, unless and until the Obligations are paid or performed in full and all debts owed by the  Franchisee  to any Principal are hereby subordinated to the Obligations;

            (d) If any Principal  should at any time die, become  incapacitated, become insolvent or make a composition, trust mortgage or general assignment for the benefit of  creditors,  or if a bankruptcy  proceeding or any action under a similar  law  affecting  the  rights of  creditors  generally  shall be filed or commenced by, against o r in respect of any Principal,  any and all  obligations of that Principal  shall,  at BKC's option,  immediately  become due and payable without notice,

            (e) If any  payment  or  transfer  to BKC  which  has been  credited against any  Obligation,  is voided or  rescinded  or required to be returned by BKC,  whether or not in  connection  with any event or  proceeding  described in Section  16.3(d),  the  Guaranties  shall continue in effect or be reinstated as though such payment, transfer or recovery had not been made;

            (f) Except as  otherwise  provided  in this  Agreement,  each of the Guaranties  shall be  construed as an absolute,  unconditional,  continuing  and unlimited  obligation  of  each  Principal  without  regard  to the  regularity, validity or  enforceability  of any of the  Obligations,  and without  regard to whether any Obligation is limited,  modified,  voided, released or discharged in any proceeding under any law affecting the rights of creditors generally;

            (g) Any  termination of the Guaranties  shall be applicable  only to Obligations  accruing after the  termination or having their inception after the effective date of such termination and shall not affect Obligations having their inception prior to such date;

            (h) The death or  incapacity of any  Principal  hereunder  shall not result in the termination of the Guaranties;

            (i) Any and all  present  and future  debts and  obligations  of the Franchisee to any Principal hereunder are hereby waived an id postponed in favor of and subordinated to the full payment and performance of the Obligations; and

            (j) Each Principal  waives to the greatest extent  permitted by law: notice of acceptance  hereof;  presentment  and protest of any  instrument,  and notice  thereof;  notice  of  default;  notice  of  foreclosure;  notice  of any modification,  release or other  alteration of any of the  Obligations or of any security  therefor and all other notices to which any Principal  might otherwise be entitled.

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17.   DEFAULT AND EFFECTS OF TERMINATION.

      17.1.1  EVENTS OF DEFAULT BY  FRANCHISEE.  Franchisee  shall be in default under this  Agreement  upon the  occurrence  of any of the  following  events or conditions (individually, an Event of Default and collectively, the Events of Default):

                  (a) If the Franchisee fails to pay when due any amount owed to BKC under this Agreement, and does not cure such failure within ten (10) days of delivery of written notice of such failure.

                  (b)  If  the  Franchisee   fails  to  operate  the  Franchised Restaurant  in full  compliance  with the  terms of this  Agreement  and the MOD Manual   (including   without   limitation  the  provisions   regarding  product specifications,  cleanliness,  health, sanitation and the use of the Burger King Marks),  and does not cure such  failure  wh thin ten (10) days of  delivery  of written notice of such failure.

                  (c)  If  the  Franchisee  fails  to  maintain  the  Franchised Restaurant in  conformance  with the Current Image as required by Sections 5.3.1 and 5.3.2 hereof, or to remodel,  improve and alter the Franchised Restaurant as required in Section 5.3.3 hereof,  and does not cure such failure  within ninety (90) days of delivery of written notice of such failure.

                  (d) If the Franchisee  challenges the validity or ownership of





the Burger King Marks or BKC's ownership rights to the Burger King System.

                  (e)  If the  Franchisee  fails  to  continuously  operate  the Franchised Restaurant as required by Section 2.4 of this Agreement.

                  (f)  If  the  Franchisee  fails  to  continuously  occupy  the Location  throughout  the  term  of  this  Agreement,  unless  such  failure  is attributable to a proper exercise of governmental authority.

                  (g) If the Franchisee  should at any time become  insolvent or make a  composition,  trust  mortgage or general  assignment  for the benefit of creditors,  or if a bankruptcy proceeding,  receivership or any action under any similar  law  affecting  the  rights of  creditors  generally  shall be filed or commenced  by,  against or in respect of the  Franchisee  or any  portion of its property.

                  (h) If the Franchisee  makes any materially false statement in connection  with any report of Gross Sales or in any other  financial  statement required hereby, other than an obvious and unintentional error.

                  (i) If the  Franchisee  commits  persistent  breaches of the terms of this  Agreement  (whether or not material in  isolation)  after written

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notice of such breaches has been delivered by BKC, any three breaches  occurring within  a period  of six  months  shall  be  deemed  to  constitute  persistent breaches.

                  (j) If the  Franchisee  for any reason  other than an improper act or breach by BKC ceases to be entitled to remain  registered as a registered user of any of the Burger King Marks.

                  (k) If any  events  occur  which are  contrary  to  Section 15 hereof.

                  (l) If the  Franchisee  engages in  activities  prohibited  by Section  12  (Unfair  Competition)  or Section  18  (Restrictive  Covenant),  or discloses  any trade secrets of BKC in violation of Section 11  (Limitations  of Franchise).

                  (m) If the Franchisee or any of its affiliates is in breach of any other obligation owed to BKC or any of its Affiliates  whether under this or any other agreement.

                  (n) If the  Franchisee  has knowingly made false or misleading statements in order to obtain execution of this Agreement by BKC.

                  (o) If the  Franchisee  or any of its officers or directors is convicted of a criminal  offense  punishable by a term of imprisonment in excess of two (2) years.

                  (p) The Franchisee  fails to perform any obligation under this Agreement which is not capable of cure.

                  (q) If the  Franchisee  fails to perform any other  obligation under this  Agreement and does not cure such failure  within thirty (30) days of written notice of such failure.

                  (r)   If any of the above occurs in relation to any Principal.

            17.2.1  EVENT OF BKC  DEFAULT.  BKC shall be in  default  under this Agreement if BKC fails to perform any of its  obligations  under this  Agreement and does not cure such failure  within sixty (60) days of written notice of such failure (an Event of BKC Default).

      17.2  TERMINATION.  Upon  the  occurrence  of an Event  of  Default,  this Agreement  shall   automatically   terminate   without  any  further  notice  or opportunity  to cure under  Section  17.1.1 above and BKC shall,  subject to the provisions of Subsection 17.6 below,  have the right to claim lost royalties and advertising  contributions,  and shall also have all other  rights and  remedies available  under  applicable law. Upon the occurrence of an Event of BKC Default under Section  17.1.2.,  this Agreement shall  automatically  terminate  without further notice or  opportunity  to cure and the Franchisee  shall have all other

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rights and remedies available under applicable law. Subject to the provisions of Section  17.6 below,  the rights of the parties set forth in this  Section  17.2





shall be in addition to any other  rights the parties may have under  applicable law.

      17.3  EFFECT OF TERMINATION. Upon expiration or termination for any reason of this Agreement,  the Franchisee's  right to use the Burger King Marks and the Burger King System shall terminate. The Franchisee shall not thereafter identify itself as a Burger King  franchisee or former Burger King franchisee or use, any of BKC's trade secrets, operating procedures, promotional materials, Burger King Marks or any marks confusingly  similar.  The Franchisee will immediately return to BKC the MOD  Manual  loaned  to the  Franchisee  including  any  translations thereof, together with all other materials containing trade secrets,  restaurant operating instructions or business practices of BKC. Where applicable, BKC shall be entitled to take all steps  necessary for the  cancellation of the entries of the Franchisee with the Registrar of Trademarks, or its equivalent authority, as a  registered  user without  opposition  or  hindrance  of the  Franchisee.  The Franchisee will, at the request and cost of BKC, cooperate in any such steps.

      17.4  POST-TERMINATION  OPTION.  The  Franchisee  grants  to  BKC  or  its designee  upon  termination  or  expiration  of this  Agreement,  the  option to purchase all usable paper goods, containers and printed menus bearing any of the Burger  King  Marks or trade  names at the price paid by the  Franchisee  and to purchase the Franchisee's restaurant equipment, furniture, fixtures and signs at fair market value.

      17.5  POST-TERMINATION OBLIGATIONS OF FRANCHISEE.

            17.5.1 OPTIONS TO PURCHASE LOCATION.  Upon termination or expiration of this  Agreement,  if the  parties  do not enter  into a  successor  Franchise Agreement  whereby the Franchisee  shall continue to be a franchisee and operate the  Franchised  Restaurant at the Location,  BKC or its designee shall have the option subject to obtaining any necessary governmental consent:

                        (a)  To  purchase  the   Location   and/or  any  related equipment at fair market value, if the  Franchisee,  any of the Principals or an affiliate of the Franchisee owns the Location and/or related equipment.

                        (b) If the Location is leased by the Franchisee,  any of the  Principals  or an affiliate  of the  Franchisee,  subject to obtaining  any necessary  landlord's consent, to obtain an assignment of the leasehold interest at a price equal to the fair market value of the leasehold interest.

            17.5.2 DEIDENTIFICATION. If BKC or its designee do not exercise this option the  Franchisee  agrees to  immediately  make such removals or changes in

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signs and the building as BKC shall request so as to effectively distinguish the Location from its former appearance and from any other Burger King Restaurant.

            17.5.3 BKC LIEN.  To secure  payment of any  damages in the event of termination as a result of the Franchisee's  default,  BKC shall have a lien, on the personal property, machinery, fixtures and equipment owned by the Franchisee at the Location at the time of such default.

            17.5.4  ACCELERATION  OF PAYMENTS.  All monies owed by Franchisee to BKC shall be immediately due and payable upon term nation.

      17.6  DISPUTE RESOLUTION.

            (a) Subject to subparagraph (b) below, all  controversies,  disputes or claims arising between the Franchisee,  the Principals,  and their respective shareholders,  officers,  directors,  agents and employees (in their  respective capacity)  (collectively,  the  Franchisee  Parties) and BKC arising out of or related  to the  relationship  of the  parties  hereto,  this  Agreement  or any provision hereof, any related agreement  (including any development  agreement), the validity of this  Agreement or any provision  hereof or the operation of the Franchised  Restaurant  shall be submitted to and settled by  arbitration in the City of New York in  accordance  with the  Commercial  Arbitration  Rules of the American  Arbitration  Association  (AAA)  then  obtaining.  Such  arbitration proceedings  shall be  conducted  before a panel of three (3)  arbitrators.  The Franchisee Parties shall l appoint one arbitrator,  between them, BKC shall each appoint one  arbitrator  and the two  arbitrators  so appointed  shall appoint a third  arbitrator to act as Chair. If said two arbitrators  fail to nominate the Chair  within  thirty  (30)  days  from the date of  appointment  of the  second arbitrator  to be  appointed,  the Chair shall be appointed  by the AAA.  Unless otherwise  provided  in this  Paragraph,  all  matters  within  the scope of the Federal  Arbitration  Act of the United  States of America (9 U.S.C.  ss.ss.1 et seq.) shall be governed by it. The arbitrators  shall have the right to award or include in their award any relief  which they deem proper in the  circumstances, including  with out  limitation,  money damages (with interest on unpaid amounts from date due), specific  performance,  injunctive relief, legal fees and costs, provided that the arbitrators shall not award exemplary or punitive damages. The award and decision of the  arbitrators  shall be conclusive and binding upon the Franchisee  Parties  and BKC and  judgment  upon the award may be entered in any court  of  competent  jurisdiction.  The  Franchisee  Parties  and  BKC  further expressly  agree and consent to the  jurisdiction  of the courts of the State of New  York for the  purpose  of  entering  judgment  upon  any such  award of the





arbitrators.  The  Franchisee  Parties and BKC further  agree to be bound by the provisions  of any  applicable  limitation on the period of time in which claims must be brought under  applicable law or this Agreement,  whichever is less. The parties further agree that in connection with any such  arbitration  proceeding, they  shall  submit  or file any  claim  which  would  constitute  a  compulsory counterclaim  (as defined by Rule 13 of the United States Federal Rules of Civil

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Procedure) within the same proceeding as the claim to which it relates. Any such claim which is not submitted or filed as described  above shall be barred.  This provision   shall   continue  in  full  force  and  effect   subsequent  to  and notwithstanding expiration or termination of this Agreement.

            (b) Notwithstanding subparagraph (a) above, BKC shall be entitled to seek the entry of temporary or preliminary  injunctions,  restraining orders and orders of specific performance enforcing the provisions of this Agreement or any development  agreement  relating  to the use of BKC's  Marks or  proprietary  in formation by the Franchisee or any Principal upon the termination or expiration of  this  Agreement  or any  development  agreement.  The  Franchisee's  (or the Principal's)  only remedy if an injunction is so entered will be the dissolution of that  injunction,  if  warranted,  upon due  hearing,  all other claims being subject to arbitration under subparagraph (a) above.

18.  RESTRICTIVE  COVENANT.  Neither the  Principals  nor the  Franchisee  shall directly or indirectly  (through  stock  ownership,  partnership,  trust,  joint venture,  management  contract,  or otherwise)  (a) have any interest in another Fast Food Hamburger Restaurant during the term of this Agreement, or (b) for a period of one ye ar after termination or expiration of this Agreement,  have any interest in another Fast Food  Hamburger  Restaurant  business at or within such distance of the Location as is stated  SCHEDULE 1. For purposes of this Section, Fast  Food  Hamburger  Restaurant  shall  mean any  restaurant  which  (a) has hamburgers or hamburger based products which account for 50(degree)/o or more of total menu items or total Gross Sales,  and (b) does not offer table  service as the principal method of ordering or food delivery

19.   MISCELLANEOUS: GENERAL CONDITION.

      19.1  INTERPRETATION.  The Introduction shall be considered a part of this Agreement. Paragraph headings are used only for convenience and do not form part of this Agreement.  A covenant on the part of the Franchisee not to do something includes  a  covenant  not to  permit  others to do it;  any right  given to BKC includes  the  right  to do  it  through  servants  or  agents  or  third  party contractors or to do it in conjunction with its servants,  agents or third party contractors  and includes any necessary  rights of access.  To the extent of any inconsistency,  this Agreement  prevails over the MOD Manual.  References to the parties shall include their heirs, successors in title and assigns.

      19.2  NON-WAIVER. The failure of BKC to exercise any right or option given to it hereunder,  or to insist upon strict  compliance by the  Franchisee or the Principals or any person  comprising the  Franchisee or the Principals  with the terms  of this  Agreement,  shall  not  constitute  a  waiver  of any  terms  or conditions of this Agreement with respect to any other or subsequent breach, nor a waiver by BKC of its right at any time  thereafter to require exact and strict compliance  with all the terms of this  Agreement.  The rights or  remedies  set forth in this  Agreement  are in addition to any other rights or remedies  which may be granted by law.

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      19.3  GOVERNING  LAW/JURISDICTION.  This Agreement shall become valid when executed  and  accepted  by BKC in  Miami,  Florida;  it shall be  governed  and construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida; U.S.A.; provided,  however,  that since the Franchisee is a corporation formed under the laws of the  Republic  of  Poland  which is not doing  business  in the State of Florida, the Florida Franchise Act, Florida Statutes Section 817.416(1971) shall not apply to this Agreement.  The parties hereto  acknowledge and agree that all disputes  arising in connection  with this  Agreement  shall be finally  settled pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 17.6 of this Agreement. However, in the event that Section  17.6(b) of this  Agreement  applies,  then the United States  District  Court for the Southern  District of New York or, if such court lacks  jurisdiction,  the Supreme Court for the State of New York, County of New York,  shall be the venue and exclusive forum in which to adjudicate any case or controversy  arising under said Section  17.6(b),  and the parties further agree that in the event of any such litigation in these courts,  they will not contest or challenge the jurisdiction or venue of these courts.





      19.4  LICENSES, PERMITS, ETC. The Franchisee shall obtain and maintain all licenses and other permits required by the law of the governing bodies where the Franchised  Restaurant  is located and shall comply with all local  governmental requirements  relating  to the  construction,  equipping  and  operation  of the building and the preparation and sale of items in the Franchised Restaurant.

      19.5  COMPLIANCE  WITH  LAWS.   Notwithstanding  anything  herein  to  the contrary,  the Franchisee  shall operate the  Franchised  Restaurant in a lawful manner and faithfully comply with the applicable laws, regulations or legitimate administrative  requirements  of national,  regional,  and  municipal  governing bodies or other  political  subdivisions  in which the Franchised  Restaurant is located.

      19.6  REMEDIES. If the Franchisee  breaches this  Agreement,  BKC shall be entitled  to  injunctive  relief in addition  to all other  rights and  remedies available under Section 17.2 of this Agreement.

      19.7  SEVERABILITY.  The  parties  agree  that if any  provisions  of this Agreement may be construed in two ways,  one of which would render the provision illegal or  otherwise  voidable or  unenforceable,  and the other of which would render  the  provision  valid and  enforceable,  such  provision  shall have the meaning which renders it valid and  enforceable.  The language of all provisions of this  Agreement  shall be  construed  according  to its fair  meaning and not strictly  against any party. It is the intent of the parties that the provisions of this  Agreement  be enforced  to the  fullest  extent and should any court or other public agency  determine that any provision  herein is not  enforceable as written  in  this  Agreement,  the  provision  shall  be  amended  so that it is enforceable to the fullest extent permissible under the laws and public policies of the  jurisdiction in which the enforcement is sought.  The provisions of this Agreement are severable and this Agreement  shall be interpreted and enforced as

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if all completely invalid or unenforceable  provisions were not contained in the Agreement,  and partially valid and enforceable  provisions shall be enforced to the extent that they are valid and enforceable.

      19.8  NOTICES.

            19.8.1 NOTICE TO BKC. All notices to BKC shall be written in English and shall be sent by  facsimile  and hand  delivered  in person or by courier or sent by registered airmail, postage fully prepaid, addressed to BKC at 17777 Old Cutler Road, Miami, Florida 33157, U.S.A., Attention: General Counsel, Facsimile number (305)  378-7230,  or at such other address as BKC shall from time to time designate in writing.

            19.8.2   NOTICE  TO   FRANCHISEE/PRINCIPALS.   All  notices  to  the Franchisee  or the  Principals  shall be written in English and shall be sent by facsimile  and hand  delivered  in person  or by  courier,  or sent by  airmail, postage  fully  prepaid,  and shall be  addressed to the  Franchisee  and/or the Principals at the Franchised Restaurant premises, or the Franchisee's last known mailing address if the Franchised Restaurant has ceased operations,  with a copy delivered to the  Principal's  address (but only so long as  International  Fast Food Corporation is the sole Principal).

            19.8.3  DELIVERY.  Notices  which  are sent by mail  shall be deemed delivered  on the earlier of actual  receipt or the tenth (10th) day after being deposited  in the mail.  Notices  sent by hand  shall be deemed  delivered  upon actual receipt.

      19.9  LANGUAGE.  This  Agreement is in the English  language  only,  which language shall be controlling in all respects.

      19.10 MODIFICATION.  This  Agreement  may only be modified or amended by a written document signed by the parties.

      19.11 BINDING  EFFECT.  This Agreement  shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, executors, personal representatives, successors or assigns.

      19.12 CURRENCY. Unless otherwise provided all payments required under this Agreement shall be made in United States currency in the U.S.A.

      19.13  SURVIVAL.   Any  provisions  of  this  Agreement  which  impose  an obligation  after  termination or expiration of this Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement and remain binding on the parties.

      19.14 AGENCY.  BKC shall be entitled to entrust the  performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement to an Affiliate, and any notice required to be given by BKC shall be validly given if given by an Affiliate.

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20. ENTIRE  AGREEMENT.  This Agreement  together with any formal  Development or Target Reservation Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, commitments, representations, warranties, and undertaking  of the parties (if any) with respect to the subject  matter of this Agreement  and to the  Franchised  Restaurant.  No term or  condition  shall  be implied  into  this  Agreement  in  derogation  of,  or  in a  manner  which  is inconsistent with or alters, the express terms set forth in this Agreement.

21. INDEPENDENT ADVICE. THE FRANCHISEE AND EACH PRINCIPAL  ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY BKC OR ITS AGENTS TO TAKE INDEPENDENT  PROFESSIONAL  ADVICE ON ALL ASPECTS OF THIS AGREEMENT AND THE BURGER KING BUSINESS AND THAT THEY HAVE TAKEN SUCH  INDEPENDENT  ADVICE AS THEY DEEM  NECESSARY  AND HAVE  INDEPENDENTLY SATISFIED  THEMSELVES ON ALL RELEVANT MATTERS RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OPERATION OF BURGER KING RESTAURANTS BEFORE ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT.

      The parties have executed this  Agreement as of the date indicated on page one.

                                          BURGER KING CORPORATION

                                          By:   /S/ Mark Gerasi                                               ----------------------------------                                                                 Vice President

                                          Attest:

                                               /S/ Kim A. Goodhard                                               ----------------------------------                                                           Assistant Secretary

                                                (Corporate Seal)

                                          INTERNATIONAL FAST FOOD                                           POLSKA SP ZO.O (the Franchisee)

                                          By:  /S/ Mitchell Rubinson                                               ----------------------------------                                           Name:  Mitchell Rubinson                                                 --------------------------------                                           Position:   President                                                     ----------------------------

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                                          THE PRINCIPAL:

                                          INTERNATIONAL FAST FOOD                                           CORPORATION

                                            By:  /S/ Mitchell Rubinson                                               ----------------------------------                                           Name:  Mitchell Rubinson                                                 --------------------------------                                           Position:   President                                                     ----------------------------





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                        SCHEDULE 1 TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT                         ---------------------------------

The Franchisee:                         INTERNATIONAL FAST FOOD POLSKA SP ZO.0

The Principals:                         INTERNATIONAL FAST FOOD CORPORATION

The Location:                         means all the land, and  any buildings                                         from time to  time  thereon,  known as

                                        --------------------------------------                                         __________________________  and   more                                         particularly   delineated  in the plan                                         attached   to  the  Franchisee's  real                                         estate  package  as  finally  approved                                         by BKC.

Director of Operations (name):          ______________________________________

Managing Director (name):               ______________________________________

Initial Franchise Fee:                  U.S. $______________________

Royalty percentage:                        5%                                         ------- Advertising percentage:                    6%                                         ------- Term:                                   __________ (____) years

Hours of Operation:                     11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily

Transfer payment fee:                   U.S. $10,000                                         ----------------  Radius of restrictive covenant:         Two Kilometers                                         ---------------- Governing Law:                          State of New York,  U.S.A.                                         --------------------------

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                       SCHEDULE 2 TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

Shares of the Franchisee owned by the Principals:

================================================================================                  |   Number of  |  Class of |   % of Class of |   % of Total     Principal    |    Shares    |   Shares  |      Shares     |     Shares - -----------------|--------------|-----------|-----------------|----------------- International    |              |           |                 | Fast Food        |              |           |                 |      80% Corporation      |              |           |                 | - -----------------|--------------|-----------|-----------------|-----------------                  |              |           |                 |





                 |              |           |                 | - -----------------|--------------|-----------|-----------------|-----------------                  |              |           |                 |                  |              |           |                 | ================================================================================

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                      EXHIBIT A TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

                               POLAND TRADEMARKS                                -----------------

Marks registered in Poland:

                                                               Date of                               Classes           Reg. No.    Registration                               -------           --------    ------------

Burger King Logo              16,29,30,32,42    7441        18 Feb., 1994

Whopper                       16,29,30,32,42    7441        18 Feb., 1994

Burger King Wordmark          16,29,30,42       7442        18 Feb., 1994

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answer:
Highlight the parts (if any) of this contract related to Covenant Not To Sue that should be reviewed by a lawyer. Details: Is a party restricted from contesting the validity of the counterparty’s ownership of intellectual property or otherwise bringing a claim against the counterparty for matters unrelated to the contract?


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Exhibit 10.16



MARKETING AFFILIATE AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made this 1s t day of October 2008, (the Effective Date),  by and between Equidata, Inc., a corporation  organized under the laws of Virginia with its principal place of business at 724 Thimble Shoals Boulevard Newport News, Virginia  23606 (Equidata), and National Credit Report.com, LLC a Corporation organized under the laws of Florida, with its principal  place of business at 7700 N. Congress Ave, Suite 3113, Boca Raton FL33487 (Marketing Affiliate).

RECITALS

Therefore, if accepted all parties agree that the following shall constitute a marketing agreement between the parties.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Permission. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Marketing Affiliate may display Marketing Materials at its  principal place(s) of business, or at the principal place(s) of its third party partners, together with a link from the Marketing  Affiliate Web Site to Fquidata (and its partners) Web Site. Marketing Materials may also be used in the marketing of potential customers through direct mail and personal solicitation as well as inbound and outbound telemarketing. Marketing Affiliate may  not otherwise offer for sale, market, sell or distribute the Services of Equidata without express written permission.

1.   Equidata provides certain personal credit, fraud detection, credit scoring services and credit monitoring for consumers, the  (Services).    2.   Marketing Affiliate and Equidata wish to enter into an agreement under which Marketing Affiliate may market the Services.    3.   Marketing Affiliate wishes to market the Services indirectly through third party programs, direct mail, Internet and both  inbound and outbound telemarketing. In addition, each may own and operate a web site utilizing direct access to the  Services through Internet links.

  1.   Compensation. Marketing Affiliate shall be responsible for collecting all amounts due directly from the Consumer and  shall bear sole responsibility for non-payment of any fees charged to the Consumer. Marketing Affiliate shall pay to  Equidata, as compensation for its providing of Services under this agreement, such amounts as outlined and detailed in  Exhibit A attached hereto. Such amounts shall be billed on a bi-monthly basis by Equidata and are due and payable in  full by Marketing Affiliate 30 days from the invoice date. The prices set forth in Exhibit A do not include regulatory  fees, sales tax, excise tax or any other fees or taxes that may be charged by states or local taxing authorities nor does it  include additional fees or surcharges, including specific area Affiliate charges that may be accessed by the Credit  Reporting Agencies (CRA's). Said amounts charged to Equidata will be billed separately to Marketing Affiliate and are  due immediately upon receipt. Marketing Affiliate agrees to reimburse Equidata all costs of collecting any past due  amounts from Marketing Affiliate by reason of non payment, including reasonable attorney fees and disbursements. Equidata reserves the right to increase the base cost of Services. Notice will be given to Marketing Affiliate in writing  no less than 30 days prior to such increase taking affect. A development fee, yet To Be Determined and outlined in  Exhibit A, is due upon a signed agreement of project scope.          Marketing Affiliate agrees to pay promptly and in full all charges incurred through services rendered when billed.  When paying by credit card, the Marketing Affiliate agrees to pay for all items that are revoked or disputed by the  credit card company or the card holder along with any charges or fees charged by the credit card company including  fees associated with processing the credit card transaction and that the Marketing Affiliate will be billed for those items  in accordance with Equidata standard practices. Marketing Affiliate and the undersigned principal, partner or owner  further agree that this Agreement will serve as a personal guaranty by the undersigned principal, partner or owner of  the company, and the undersigned principal, partner or owner will become responsible for any unpaid balance past due  on any invoice. The Marketing Affiliate agrees to pay a late charge of 1 l/2% per month on the unpaid, past-due amount  as well as a returned check fee of not less than $35.00 per returned item. In addition, the Marketing Affiliate agrees to  pay 25% attorney's fees plus court cost in the event that the Marketing Affiliate's account is referred to an attorney for  collection.      2.   Disputes. In the case of disputed charge, defined as a non-payment of an invoice for which notice of dispute has been  given in writing by Marketing Affiliate to Equidata, Equidata or Marketing Affiliate may choose arbitration and  Marketing Affiliate and Equidata shall be obligated by the terms agreed upon by arbitration and all monies determined  owed shall be considered due and payable immediately. Such arbitration does not relieve Marketing Affiliate from its  obligation to promptly pay for undisputed charges in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Such disputes shall  be settled by arbitration in the City of Newport News, Virginia.          Marketing Affiliate shall give Equidata written demand of dispute within 10 days of the due date of the invoice. The  demand shall set forth a statement for the nature of the dispute and the amount involved. If Equidata and Marketing  Affiliate can not resolve the dispute on their own within 10 days after Equidata receive said dispute, the parties shall  jointly select an arbitrator.                     Initials: /s/ IP

Source: STEEL VAULT CORP, 10-K, 12/24/2008







    If the parties do not agree on the selection of an arbitrator, each party will select an arbitrator of their choosing, and the two  arbitrators will jointly select a third arbitrator(s). Not later than 5 calendar days after the arbitrator(s) have been selected, the  arbitrator(s) shall schedule the arbitration hearing to commence on a mutually convenient date. The hearing shall commence  no later than 25 calendar days after Equidata receives receipt of dispute from Marketing Affiliate and shall continue from day  to day until completed. The arbitrator(s) shall issue an award in writing no later than 10 calendar days after the conclusion of  the hearing. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on both parties.    3.   Operational Specifications. Marketing Affiliate and Equidata shall agree upon Operational Specifications pertaining to the  methodology and logistics of data transfer and database coordination. Upon mutual agreement as to the Operational  Specifications, they shall be deemed to be a part of this Agreement by way of an Exhibit. Both parties must agree upon any  changes to the Operational Specifications in writing. Any such changes will be deemed to be a part of the Operational  Specifications.    4.   Non-solicitation of Clients. Marketing Affiliate shall not directly or indirectly solicit an existing business customer of  Equidata during the term and condition of this Agreement other than for joint marketing purposes. Further, Marketing  Affiliate shall not market similar products from competing companies on any Web Site Landing Page containing the Equidata or Marketing Affiliate Web link as long as this Agreement is in effect.    5.   Compliance. Marketing Affiliate nor Equidata, shall engage in any practice or activity that is not in compliance with the Fair  Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) as well as, but not limited to, any practice or activity that:

  5.1.   Violates any applicable law or regulation; including but not limited to the sale of illegal goods or the violation of export  control or obscenity laws; that invade the privacy of any third party; that are in any way connected with the  transmission of junk mail,  spam  or the unsolicited mass distribution of e-mail, or with any unethical marketing  practices.      5.2.   Is misleading, deceptive, confusing or abusive as outlined in the Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act;      5.3.   Makes any representation or statement, or grants any warranty or creates any other obligation with respect to the  Services, that is in addition to or otherwise inconsistent with any representation, statement or warranty stated  expressly by Equidata.      5.4.   Uses Marketing Materials, media or methods that are not approved, including, but nor limited to telemarketing scripts.  Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld and shall be completed within 48 hours of receipt of Marketing  Materials for review.      5.5.   Does not meet the standards for good industry practices for the direct marketing industry.      5.6.   Further guidelines and requirements are provided in Exhibit B and C.

6.   Audit. Equidata may audit, at Equidata's expense, the Marketing Affiliate's marketing, practices and activities for the  purpose of assuring compliance with this Agreement. Equidata reserves the right to site inspect Marketing Affiliate's  physical location of business at any time.    7.   Term and Termination. This Agreement commences on the Effective Date, and terminates, along with all licenses and  authorizations granted under it, upon the earliest of termination in accordance with the following.

  7.1.   This Agreement shall be for the term of one year; thereafter, the Agreement shall renew automatically under these same  terms and agreements unless superceded by future agreements.      7.2.   This Agreement may be terminated by either party with cause upon thirty (30) days written notice. Upon Marketing  Affiliate's default in payment or other breach of this Agreement, Equidata may terminate this Agreement without notice  to Marketing Affiliate. Upon termination for any reason, Equidata reserves the right to deactivate Marketing Affiliate's  access to the services including the Equidata Web Site. Termination does not release Marketing Affiliate from paying  all amounts owed to Equidata.      7.3.   At time of Agreement termination, Marketing Affiliate shall immediately remove all URL related data pertaining to said  Agreement; and if data is not voluntarily removed, Equidata reserves the right to use all available legal resources to  force the removal of Equidata URL related data and Marketing Affiliate agrees to be liable for the cost of such action,  including but not limited to reasonable attorney fees.      7.4.   Equidata reserves the right to terminate this Agreement immediately for cause if Experian, Equifax and/or TransUnion  (Credit Reporting Agencies — CRAs) decline to render Services to Marketing Affiliate for any reason or if Equidata is  notified by any of the CRAs to cease rendering Services to Marketing Affiliate.

8.   Representations and Warranties. Marketing Affiliate represents and warrants that:

  8.1   Marketing Affiliate does not engage in any business with respect to, and the Marketing Affiliate Web Site will not be  used, or display any materials, in any form or medium, in connection with a credit clinic, credit repair or restoration,  credit counseling firm, financial counseling firm, detective agency, private investigation, security services, practice of  law, news reporting or journalism, or fraudulent or unethical conduct.      8.2.   The information regarding Marketing Affiliate set forth in this Agreement, and the information provided to Equidata  with respect to Marketing Affiliate and the Marketing Affiliate Web Site, is accurate; and      8.3.   Marketing Affiliate's business, including without limitation any business conducted in connection with the Marketing

Source: STEEL VAULT CORP, 10-K, 12/24/2008





Affiliate Web Site, does not violate any applicable law, regulation, court order or material agreement to which  Marketing Affiliate is subject.      8.4.   Equidata warrants that it is an authorized provider of the Services as outlined in this Agreement and that it has the  ability to provide said Services in the manner described herein.                Page 2 of 3   Initials: /s/ IP

Source: STEEL VAULT CORP, 10-K, 12/24/2008







Accepted and Agreed:  Executive two (2) copies and return executed copies to:

9.   Indemnification. Equidata and Marketing Affiliate each hereby agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless each other and  each of its employees, agents, officers, directors and shareholders from and against any claims, suits, demand or actions  arising from breach of any warranties under this Agreement or failure to provide Services under this Agreement.    10.   Proprietary Information. Marketing Affiliate and Equidata mutually acknowledge that from time to time Confidential  Information may be received by each. Confidential Information, includes, but is not limited to, Customer names and lists. The  Receiving Party may not disclose or use the Disclosing Party's Confidential and Proprietary Information for any reason other  than in the performance of this Agreement. It is agreed any information received or collected by Marketing Affiliate about its  Customers or potential Customers, including information used to enroll Customers is Proprietary as defined by this section  and will not be used by Equidata in any manner other than as outlined herein.    11.   Liability. MARKETING AFFILIATE ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY PRODUCT, SERVICE, LICENSE OR  PERMISSION PROVIDED BY EQUIDATA UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED ON AN AS IS BASIS. EQUIDATA  EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR PERFORMANCE, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS AND  EXCLUDES FROM THIS AGREEMENT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION  WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NONINFRINGEMENT,  NONINTERFERENCE WITH DATA, ACCURACY, OR THAT THE SERVICE IS ERROR FREE. IN NO EVENT WILL  EQUIDATA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS OR OTHER ECONOMIC LOSS, LOST REIMBURSEMENTS, AND  LOST DATA, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY THIRD PARTY. EVEN IF EQUIDATA, MARKETING AFFILIATE OR BOTH  HAD BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIM, MARKETING AFFILIATE AGREES TO  DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS EQUIDATA, AND EACH OF ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS  AND DIRECTORS, FROM AND AGAINST ANY CLAIM, SUIT, DEMAND, OR ACTION, INCLUDING WITHOUT  LIMITATION ATTORNEY FEES, ARISING FROM (A) BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT BY MARKETING AFFILIATE, (B)  THE MARKETING AFFILIATE WEB SITE, OR (C) MARKETING AFFILIATE'S BUSINESS.    12.   Miscellaneous. This Agreement binds and inures to the benefit of each party's permitted successors, assigns and legal  representatives, including the purchasers of the stock or assets of either party hereto. No delegation by either party of any  duty hereunder shall be deemed an assignment of this Agreement, nor shall any change in control or an assignment of by  operation of law by either party be deemed an assignment hereunder. Any failure or delay in exercising, or any single or  partial exercise of, any right or remedy by either party may not be deemed a waiver of any further, prior, or future right or  remedy hereunder. This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Virginia. All  notices required to be given in writing must be sent by overnight delivery service to the name and address designated in this  Agreement or to such other address that the receiving party may in advance designate by written notice. Notice is deemed effective on the day after delivery by the overnight carrier. If any provision of this Agreement is declared invalid, the other  provisions remain in full force and effect and this Agreement is deemed to be amended to replace, to the extent legally  possible, the rights and obligations contained in the invalid provision. The invalidity of any provision is not a failure of  consideration. The Parties shall operate as Independent Contractors in performing their obligations under the Agreement  and shall have exclusive control of the manner and means of performing such obligations. Each party shall be solely  responsible for supervision, daily direction and control of its employees and payment of their salaries, worker's  compensation, disability and other benefits. Nothing in the Agreement shall be construed as making either party the agent of  the other party, as granting to the other party the right to enter into any contract on behalf of the other party, or as  establishing an association, franchise, joint venture or partnership between the Parties. Under no circumstances shall the  employees of one party be deemed to be employees of the other for any purpose. This Agreement constitutes the entire  understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous  agreements, statements and representations, oral or written, between the parties relating to the subject matter of the  Agreement. No representation or promise, or modification or amendment to this Agreement is binding on either party unless  in writing signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

                      Company Name: Equidata, Inc.  Marketing Affiliate Name: National Credit Report LLC                  Address: 724 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Newport News, VA 23606   Address: 7700 N Congress AVE, Suite 3113 Boca Raton, FL  33487                  Phone Numbers: 757-873-0519 / 800-288-9809   Fax: 757-873-1224   Phone Numbers: 561-910 8900

                 Email Address: Kchase@equidata.com  Email Address: ivan.posniak@nationalcreditreport.com                  Print Name: Kitty Chase     Print Name: Ivan Posniak      Title:   SVP     Title:  CEO      Signature:  /s/ Kitty Chase     Signature:  /s/ Ivan Posniak

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Source: STEEL VAULT CORP, 10-K, 12/24/2008
answer:

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.