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EXHIBIT 10.25

COLLOCATION LICENSE AGREEMENT

     This Collocation License Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of the
29th day of June, 2001 (the “Effective Date”), by and between XO
Communications, Inc. (“XO”) and its Authorized Entities, which are either an
affiliate or subsidiary of XO Communications, Inc., with an office at 11111
Sunset Hills Road Reston, VA 20190 (“XO”), and udate.com, Inc, a Delaware
corporation, with an office at New Enterprise House, St Helens Street, Derby,
UK DE22 1GY (“Customer”). In consideration of the mutual covenants and
promises described herein, XO and Customer agree as follows:

     WHEREAS, XO and/or its affiliates currently own or lease certain premises
(the “Premises”) described in the Collocation Schedule(s) and amendments
thereto, if any, identified herewith and made a part hereof; and

     WHEREAS, Customer desires access to a portion of the Premises to locate
therein certain communications interconnection equipment and cabling for the
purpose of interconnecting the Equipment with the XO communications network
(the “XO Network”); and

     WHEREAS, XO is willing to grant Customer a license to occupy a portion of
the Premises upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.

     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein,
Customer and XO (collectively the “Parties”) hereby agree as follows:

1.      License to Occupy and Permissible Use.

        A.      Subject to the terms provided below, XO hereby grants to Customer a
license (the “License”) to install, operate, maintain, and repair a
communications system, associated equipment, lines and cables connected
thereto, and/or hardware server(s) and its associated cables (collectively, the
“Equipment”) in a portion of the Premises depicted in the Collocation Schedule
attached hereto (the “Equipment Space”). As defined herein, the term
“Equipment” shall include, if Customer has signed a Telco Collocation Schedule,
only transmission equipment, such as optical terminating equipment and
multiplexes; or, if Customer has signed a Server Collocation Schedule,
“Equipment” includes but is not limited to the server hardware and other
associated equipment necessary for the support of such hardware. The term
“Equipment” shall specifically not include voice circuit switching equipment.
Customer shall co-locate the Equipment with XO’s communications facilities and
associated equipment (the “Facilities”) at the Premises.

        B.      Each Telco Collocation Schedule shall have attached thereto the
following Exhibits: Telco Collocation Terms and Conditions, identified as
Exhibit A, General Nondisclosure Agreement as Exhibit B, the Floor Plan for the
Equipment Space, identified as Exhibit C and Dispatch Labor Charges, identified
as Exhibit D. Each Telco Collocation Schedule shall only be effective upon its
full execution by the Parties and together with the terms hereof and the
related exhibits shall constitute the entire agreement between the Parties with
respect to the Equipment Space (collectively the “Agreement”).

 

 

        C.      Each Server Collocation Schedule shall have attached thereto the
following Exhibits: Server Collocation Terms and Conditions, identified as
Exhibit A, General Nondisclosure Agreement, identified as Exhibit B. Each
Server Collocation Schedule shall only be effective upon its full execution by
the Parties and together with the terms hereof and the related exhibits shall
constitute the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the
Equipment Space (collective the “Agreement”).

        D.      Customer shall use the Equipment Space and the Equipment installed with
the Premises solely to provide communications services to or for the benefit of
itself and its customers. Such usage is further subject to the provisions set
forth in a Collocation Schedule. Customer shall not prohibit or interfere with
the use of the Premises or any portion thereof, by XO or other tenants,
customers or occupants of the Premises. Customer shall not sublicense, lease,
rent, share, resell or allow the use of the Equipment or Equipment Space, in
whole or in part, by any third party, including but not limited to other
providers of computer or communications services, without XO’s prior written
consent.

	2.	 	Term. The term of the License to occupy each Equipment Space shall begin
on the “Requested Service Date,” set forth in paragraph 3 of each
individual Telco or Server Collocation Schedule or, on the date that XO
completes the build-out of the Equipment Space, whichever is later. In
the event that Customer does not accept a site within 72 hours of XO’s
build-out completion, XO will begin billing for the space. The minimum
term of Customer’s license to occupy the Equipment Space shall be the
period set forth in each Collocation Schedule (the “Term”). In the event
the XO is delayed in tendering possession of the Equipment Space to the
Customer for any reason other than the acts of omissions of Customer,
Customer shall not be obligated to pay the License Fee (as defined in the
applicable Collocation Schedule) set forth in the Collocation Schedule
until such time as XO tenders possession of the Equipment Space to
Customer. Except as provided herein, XO shall not be liable to Customer
in any way as a result of such delay or failure to tender possession.

3.      Renewal. Following the expiration of the term as set forth in each
Collocation Schedule, Customer’s license shall automatically renew on a month
to month basis in accordance with the same terms and conditions specified
herein, unless terminated by either Customer or XO upon sixty (60) days prior
written notice. Customer shall also have an option to renew the Term for an
additional term, subject to agreement by the parties on the License Fee for the
renewal period, which License Fee will be the then-current market rate for the
License. Customer’s option to renew the License for each Equipment Space shall
be contingent on the election by XO to continue to own or lease the Premises in
which the Equipment Space is located for the duration of the Renewal Period(s),
such election to be exercised at the sole discretion of XO.

4.      Early Termination. If Customer chooses to end a license for any site prior
to the end of the contracted term for the site, the Customer will be
responsible for a termination charge equal to the monthly recurring charges for
the site multiplied by the number of months remaining in the contracted term.

5.      Reservation of Rights. XO reserves the right to grant, renew or extend
similar licenses to others for locating equipment and facilities in the
Premises. Customer acknowledges that it

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has been granted only a license to use and occupy the Space and that it has not
been granted, nor does it possess, any real property interests in the Space.
No use of the Space or XO Location by Customer or payment of any charges
required under this Agreement shall create or vest in Customer any easements or
other ownership or real property interest of any kind or nature. If this
Agreement shall be construed by the landlord or the sub-landlord of the XO
Location (if applicable) to be a violation of the lease or sublease under which
XO occupies the XO Location, then upon the request of XO, Customer shall either
enter into an agreement approved by such landlord or sub-landlord, or
immediately remove Customer’s Equipment from the XO Location. XO agrees to use
commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with Customer in obtaining the
approvals Customer may need to obtain from the landlord or sub-landlord.

6.      Interconnection. XO shall allow Customer to connect the Equipment to the XO
Facilities in accordance with industry accepted practices and procedures.

7.      Customer’s Covenants and Warranties. Customer hereby covenants and
warrants:

A.      To keep the Equipment Space and the Equipment in good order, repair and
condition throughout the Term and to promptly and completely repair all damage
to the Premises caused by Customer;

B.      To comply with federal, state and municipal laws, orders, rules and
regulations applicable to its activities and the Equipment; and

C.      Not to disrupt, adversely affect or interfere with other providers of
services in the Premises or with any occupant’s use and enjoyment of its leased
premises or the common areas of the Premises.

D.      To pay its monthly license fee when due and to provide written notice to XO
if such payment is disputed.

E.      Customer represents and warrants to XO that it ahs obtained or will obtain,
at Customer’s sole cost and expense and prior to the installation of any of
Customer’s Equipment, from all applicable public and/or private authorities,
all leases, licenses, authorizations, permits, rights of way, building access
agreements and easements necessary to install and operate Customer’s Equipment
within the Premises (collectively, the “Authorizations”). Customer further
represents and warrants that it will maintain all such Authorizations
throughout the term of this Agreement.

8.      Environmental Responsibility

	 	A.	 	XO and Customer agree to comply with applicable federal,
state and local environmental and safety laws and regulations
including U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
issued under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act, Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act and OSHA
regulations issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of
1970 (“EH&S Laws”). Each Party has the responsibility to notify the
other if

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	 	 	 	compliance inspections occur and/or citations are issued that
impact any aspect of this Agreement or involve XO potential
employee exposure.
	 
	 	B.	 	XO and Customer shall provide notice of known and recognized
physical hazards or hazardous chemicals that must include providing
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for materials existing on site
or brought on site to the Premises. Each Party is required to
provide specific notice for potential imminent danger conditions
which could include, but is not limited to, a defective utility pole
or significant petroleum contamination in a manhole.
	 
	 	C.	 	Any materials brought, used or remaining at the Premises by
Customer are owned by Customer. Customer will indemnify XO for
these materials. No substantial new safety or environmental hazards
can be created or new hazardous materials can be used at the
Premises. Customer must demonstrate adequate emergency capabilities
for its materials used or remaining at the Premises.
	 
	 	D.	 	Customer should obtain and use its own environmental permits,
approvals, or identification numbers, to the extent such permits,
approvals, or identification numbers are required under applicable
EH&S Laws. If the relevant regulatory authority refuses to issue a
separate permit, approval, or identification number to Customer,
XO’s permit, approval, or identification number may be used, and
Customer must comply with all of XO’s environmental
practices/procedures relating to the activity in question, including
use of environmental “best management practices” (BMP)” and/or
selection of disposition vendors and disposal sites in accordance
with XO’s selection criteria.
	 
	 	E.	 	Customer visitors must comply with XO security, fire safety,
environmental and building practices/codes including any necessary
training when working in XO facilities.
	 
	 	F.	 	Customer and XO shall coordinate plans or information
required to be submitted to government agencies, such as emergency
response plans and community reporting. If fees are associated with
filing, Customer and XO must develop a cost sharing procedure.
	 
	 	G.	 	Notwithstanding Article 10, with respect to environmental
responsibility under this Article 9, XO and Customer shall
indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Other Party from and
against any claims (including without limitation, Third Party claims
for personal injury or real or personal property damages),
judgments, damages (including direct and indirect damages, and
punitive damages), penalties, fines, forfeitures, cost, liabilities,
interest and losses approximately caused by the indemnifying Party’s
neglect or willful misconduct regardless of form, or in connection
with the violation or alleged violation of any applicable
requirement with respect to the presence or alleged presence of
contamination arising out of the indemnifying Party’s acts or
omissions concerning its operations at the Facility.

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Activities impacting safety or environment of a Right of Way must be harmonized
with the specific agreement and the relationship between XO and the private
landowner. This could include limitations on equipment access due to
environmental conditions (e.g. wetland area with equipment restrictions).

9.      Indemnification. Customer shall defend, indemnify, and hold XO, its
principals, officers, directors, agents, and employees harmless from and
against any loss, cost, damage, liability, claims and expenses of any kind
arising directly or indirectly from the installation, operation, maintenance
and repair of the Equipment or from Customer’s or any of Customer’s
subcontractors’ or agents’ acts or omissions including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs, except to the extent such loss,
damage, cost or expense is due to the negligence or willful misconduct of XO or
its employees or agents. The provisions of this Section 10 shall survive
termination of this Agreement.

10.      Insurance.

        A.      Customer shall maintain such insurance, including through a blanket
policy, as will fully protect both Customer and XO from any and all claims by
employees of Customer under the Workers’ Compensation Act or employer’s
liability laws, including any employers’ disability insurance laws, and for any
and all other claims of whatever kind or nature for any and all damage to
property or for personal injury, including death to anyone whomsoever, that may
arise from Customer’s acts or omissions, including without limitation
installation, operations, maintenance or repair services, in or around the
Premises by Customer or by anyone directly or indirectly engaged or employed by
Customer. Customer shall provide XO with certificates evidencing the required
coverage before XO begins any installation work or services in or around the
Premises and indicating that XO shall be notified not less than sixty (60) days
prior to any cancellation or material change in any coverage. Such insurance
shall also name XO as an additional insured party under the coverage.

        B.      Customer’s General Liability Insurance shall be a combined single
limit of $5,000,000.

        C.      Insurance described in subsections (a) and (b) of this Section 11 shall
be maintained by Customer throughout the term of this Agreement and any period
during which any claims arising from this Agreement are or may be outstanding.
Upon Customer’s default in obtaining or delivering any such policy or
certificate of insurance or Customer’s failure to pay the premiums therefore,
XO may (but shall not be obligated to) secure or pay the premium for any such
policy and charge Customer the cost of such premium, or XO may terminate this
Agreement without liability to Customer.

11.      Liens. Customer shall be responsible for the satisfaction or payment of
any liens for any provider of work, labor, material or services claiming by,
through or under Customer. Customer shall also indemnify, hold harmless and
defend XO against any such liens, including reasonable attorneys’ fees. Such
liens shall, at XO’s discretion, be discharged by XO within 30 days after
notice of filing thereof by bonding, payment or otherwise, provided that
Customer may contest any such liens in good faith and by appropriate
proceedings.

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12.      Subcontractors. Customer may subcontract any portion of work within the
Premises contemplated by this Agreement to any entity competent to perform such
work. Customer must obtain XO’s written approval before utilizing any
subcontractor to perform any activities under this Agreement, such approval not
to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and provide evidence that subcontractor
maintains the same or additional insurance coverage as Customer. In no event
shall such subcontract relieve Customer of any of its obligations or
liabilities under this Agreement for its subcontractors.

13.      Confidentiality. The Parties agree that all documentation and information
provided by the other shall be used solely in connection with the installation,
operation, maintenance, and repair of the Equipment, that all such
documentation and information shall be deemed proprietary to the disclosing
party and shall be received and maintained in confidence. Each Party shall
preserve the other Party’s confidential information provided to it hereunder
with at least the same degree of care in protecting its own confidential or
proprietary information, and shall execute and comply with the terms and
conditions of the non-disclosure agreement attached. Additionally, Customer
shall not issue any press releases or make any statements concerning XO without
the prior written approval of XO.

14.      Termination.

A.      Termination for Breach. Either party may terminate the Agreement if the
other party materially breaches any warranty, representation, agreement, or
obligation contained or referred to in the Agreement, provided the
non-breaching party has given the breaching party notice of such breach and
there has been a failure to cure such breach within a 30 calendar day cure
period, unless another cure period is noted below, after receipt of such
notice, provided further, however, in the event of a material breach by
Customer, XO may terminate the agreement immediately.

        B.      Events of Material Breach. Events of material breach of a warranty,
agreement, representation, or obligation include, but are not limited to:

                 I.      Interference or damage caused to Facilities or other equipment or
facilities at the Premises by the installation, operation, maintenance,
replacement or repair of the Equipment, which breach must be cured within 24
hours;

                 II.     Failure by Customer to pay the License Fee and interest as and when
due, which breach must be cured within a ten calendar day period;

                 III.      Breach by Customer of any material non-monetary provision of the
Agreement;

                 IV.      If Customer abandons or deserts the Equipment during the Term hereof
or Customer removes from the Premises (and does not replace or substitute
equipment for) all of the Equipment; and

                 V.      Customer’s failure to complete all installation activities within one
month of the Effective Date.

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                 VI.      Failure to observe the use provisions set forth in Section 1.D. above.

                 VII.      Cancellation of this Agreement either prior to or after Customer has
taken possession of the Equipment Space and/or XO has begun the build-out of
the requested space.

                 VIII.      Violation of the confidentiality/press release provisions contained
herein.

        C.      Early Termination

                 Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, in the event XO
is required to construct and/or acquire special facilities or equipment in
order to provide the Equipment Space to Customer, Customer acknowledges and
agrees that XO may therefore incur significant costs and expenses in preparing
such Equipment Space for Customer, including but not limited to costs
associated with constructing and/or acquiring the Facilities necessary for
delivery of the Equipment Space to Customer. In addition to any other rights
and remedies XO may have at law, in equity or as provided herein, Customer
agrees that if Customer cancels this Agreement or any individual Service order
after signature but prior to the Requested Service Date, or if Customer
terminates this Agreement or any individual Schedule prior to expiration of the
term, Customer shall reimburse XO for all costs and expenses XO incurred in
constructing and/or acquiring such Equipment.

15.       Disclaimers

        A.      The warranties and remedies set forth in this Agreement constitute the
only warranties and remedies with respect to this Agreement. SUCH WARRANTIES
ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE.

        B.      Damages Limitation and Disclaimer.

        IN NO EVENT SHALL XO BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER OR TO CUSTOMER’S END USERS OR
OTHER THIRD PARTIES FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST GOODWILL,
OR LOST BUSINESS, ARISING UNDER OR AS A RESULT OF THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF XO
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR EVEN IF DUE TO XO’S OWN
DAMAGES.

FURTHERMORE, IN NO EVENT WILL XO BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER FOR ANY DAMAGES, DIRECT
OR INDIRECT, TO CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT ARISING OUT OF CUSTOMER’S USE OF
THE PREMISES OR THE SERVICES PROVIDED HEREUNDER, UNLESS SUCH DAMAGES ARE THE
DIRECT RESULT OF XO’S NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT. IN ANY EVENT, XO’S
LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL LICENSE FEES PAID TO
XO HEREUNDER IN THE LATEST THREE MONTHS OF THE AGREEMENT.

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16.       Miscellaneous

           A.      Assignment. Customer shall not assign, transfer or otherwise encumber
any interest it has hereunder or may have in the Equipment Space, this
Agreement or delegate its duties hereunder without the prior, written consent
of XO, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or unduly delayed;
provided, however, that XO’s consent shall not be required with respect to an
assignment, transfer or encumbrance of any interest in the Equipment Space,
this Agreement or delegation of duties by Customer to an affiliate or
subsidiary of Customer. In the event of a merger or acquisition or sale of all
or substantially all of the assets of Udate, however, Udate will provide XO
notice of its intent to assign this Agreement and request for consent from XO,
such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or unduly delayed. This Agreement
shall inure to the benefit of and be binding on all successors and assigns.
Any assignment in contravention of these provisions shall be null and void.

           B.      Notice. Every notice required or permitted hereunder shall be in
writing and shall be delivered to the Party’s address set forth in the preamble
of the Agreement. Either Party may change its address for the purpose of
notice hereunder by providing the other Party with notice of the new address.

           C.      Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under
the laws of the State of New York. Venue for any action between the Parties
shall be in New York, and Customer agrees to accept personal jurisdiction of
such courts.

           D.      Severability. If any term or condition of the Agreement shall to any
extent be held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction,
the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each term and
condition shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by
law.

           E.      Nonwaiver. Any failure or delay by either Party to exercise or
partially exercise any right, power or privilege under the Agreement shall not
be deemed a waiver of any such right, power, or privilege under the Agreement.

           F.      Modifications. No modifications or amendments to the Agreement and no
waiver of any provisions hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by
duly authorized representatives of the Parties.

           G.      Binding Effect. The Agreement binds the named Parties and each of
their employees, agents, independent contractors, representatives and persons
associated with it.

           H.      Authorization. Both Parties have full power and authority to enter
into and perform this Agreement. The representatives signing this Agreement on
behalf of the Parties have been properly authorized and empowered to enter into
this Agreement.

           I.      Regulatory and Legal Compliance. The Parties acknowledge that the
respective rights and obligations of each Party as set forth in this Agreement
are based on existing law and the regulatory environment as it exists on the
date of execution of this Agreement. In the event of any effective
legislative, regulatory or judicial order, rule, regulation, arbitration or
dispute resolution or other legal action affecting the provisions of this
Agreement which become

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 effective after the date of execution of this Agreement, either Party may,
by providing written notice to the other Party, require that the affected
provisions of this Agreement be renegotiated in good faith. This Agreement
shall be amended accordingly to reflect the pricing, terms and conditions of
such Amendment. In addition, to the extent this Agreement involves Customer’s
provisioning of internet services or access to the internet or internet
protocol, Customer warrants that all traffic being delivered by Customer to XO
and all traffic that XO delivers to Customer that has originated in the local
calling area in which Customer’s terminating NXX is assigned and/or in which
such traffic is terminated to Customer, is local traffic or is legally entitled
to be treated as local under all applicable federal, state and local laws,
administrative and regulatory requirements and any other authorities having
jurisdiction over the subject matter of this Agreement.

           J.      Acknowledgment of Understanding. The Parties acknowledge that they
have read the Agreement, understand it and agree to be bound by its terms and
conditions. Further, the Parties agree that the Agreement is the complete and
exclusive statement of the agreement between the Parties relating to the
subject matter of the Agreement, and supersedes all protocols, letters of
intent or prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications and
representations between the Parties relating to the subject matter of the
Agreement.

           K.      Attorney’s Fees and Costs. If any litigation is brought to enforce, or
arises out of the Agreement or any term, clause, or provision hereof, the
prevailing Party shall be awarded its reasonable attorneys’ fees together with
expenses and costs incurred with such litigation, including necessary fees,
costs, and expenses for services rendered, as well as subsequent to judgment in
obtaining execution thereof.

           L.      Independent Contractor Relationship. Nothing contained herein shall be
construed to imply a joint venture, partnership, or employer and employee
relationship between the Parties. Neither Party shall have any right, power or
authority to create any obligation, express or implied, on behalf of the other
except as defined in this Agreement or as mutually agreed to under the terms of
this Agreement. The employees or agents of one Party shall not be deemed or
construed to be the employees of the other Party for any purpose whatsoever.

           M.      Force Majeure. Neither Party shall be liable or responsible for delays
or failures in performance resulting from events beyond the reasonable control
of such Party. Such events shall include but not be limited to acts of God,
strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, riots, acts of war, epidemics, acts of
government, fire, power failures, nuclear accidents, earthquakes, unusually
severe weather, or other disasters, whether or not similar to the foregoing.
Customer shall be entitled to abate payment of the License fee during the
pendency of any delays or failures in performance caused by or resulting from
an event beyond the reasonable control of a party.

           N.      Authority. Neither Party shall have any authority to bind, obligate or
commit the other Party by any representation or promise without the prior
written approval of the other Party.

           O.      Remedies. Except as otherwise provided for herein, no remedy conferred
by any of the specific provisions of the Agreement is intended to be exclusive
of any other remedy. Each and every remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in
addition to every other remedy given

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 hereunder, now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute or
otherwise. The election of any one or more remedies by either party shall not
constitute a waiver of the right to pursue other available remedies. If
Customer commits a material breach or default of this Agreement as set forth in
Paragraph 16 above, all monies due hereunder will become due and payable
immediately.

           P.      Survival. The terms, conditions and warranties contained in the
Agreement by their sense and context are intended to survive the performance
hereof by the Parties hereunder shall survive the completion of the
performance, cancellation or termination of the Agreement.

	 	 	 
	XO Communications	 	
UDATE.COM, INC.
	 
	 
	By ___________________________	 	
By    /s/ Martin Clifford              
  
    
	Printed Name ___________________	 	
Printed Name    Martin Clifford         
	Title __________________________	 	
Title    COO           
                
              
 
	Date __________________________	 	
Date   29.06.2001          
               
       
 

10ex10-26

 

EXHIBIT 10.26

msn

The Everyday Web

MSN INSERTION ORDER

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	

	ADVERTISER:	 	
Udate.com
	 	AGENCY/BILLING:
	 	_________________________
	Contact Name	 	
Brian Rauschenbach
	 	Contact Name	 	_________________________
	Title	 	
Online Media Buyer
	 	Title	 	_________________________
	Address	 	
2815 2nd Avenue, Suite 500
	 	Address	 	_________________________
	City/State/Zip	 	
Seattle, WA 98121	 	City/State/Zip	 	_________________________
	Phone No	 	_________________________	 	Phone No.	 	_________________________
	Fax No	 	_________________________	 	Fax No.	 	_________________________
	Email Address	 	
brian@udate.com
	 	Email Address	 	_________________________
	Advertiser URL	 	
www.kiss.com, www.udate.com	 	 	 	 
	

ADVERTISING SALES:

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	

	Start Date	 	End Date	 	Page Group	 	Number of Ad Requests	 	Total Dollars
	

	1-01-02	 	
6-30-02	 	 
	 
	

	12-12-01	 	
6-30-02	 	 
	 
	

	1-01-02	 	
6-30-02	 	 
	 
	

	12-01-01	 	
6-30-02	 	 
	 
	

	12-01-01	 	
6-30-02	 	 
	 
	

	1-01-02	 	
6-30-02	 	 
	 
	

	1-01-02	 	
6-30-02	 	 
	 
	

	 
	

	 	 	 	 	Total
	

	 	 	 
	

	Should this campaign be Third-party served? ________________________	 	 
	 
	If so, by what Third party server? _________________________________	 	 
	 
	

	SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:	 	

	

The Microsoft Terms and Conditions are incorporated herein, and Advertiser
agrees to comply with such terms.

	 	 	 
	Advertiser	 	
Microsoft Corporation
	 
	By  /s/ Brian Rauschenbach 	 	
By  /s/ Ron Smith
	Printed Name  Brian Rauschenbach	 	
Printed Name  Ron Smith
	Title Media Planner	 	
Title Account Executive

 

 

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through an agency) (collectively, “Advertiser”), are governed by these
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card shall not be binding on Microsoft, and shall be deemed requests for
advertising at then-current rates. Orders are binding on Advertiser and
not subject to cancellation, except as provided below under Section 4.
	 
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is made on these standard terms and conditions only, and the placement or
other communication of an order for advertising with Microsoft shall
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and conditions; no acceptance shall be effective until it is received by
Microsoft in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft reserves the right not to
publish any advertising at any time in its sole discretion. Failure by
Microsoft to publish any requested advertisement does not constitute a
breach of contract or otherwise entitle Advertiser to any legal remedy.
	 
	3.	 	MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS: Specifications for the material elements that
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requirements or any applicable specifications may delay or prevent
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without further obligation to Advertiser, however, Advertiser will remain
obligated to pay Microsoft the fees due for such time period within thirty
(30) days of the date of termination.
	 
	4.	 	CANCELLATION: (a) Either party may cancel this Agreement at any time on
____ (__) days’ written notice to the other party. (If the foregoing
blank is not filled in, then the parties agree that the stated time limit
shall be thirty (30) days.) In the event of such cancellation, all
discounts for volume and length of purchase (i.e. the discounts identified
as “Other Discounts” in the Insertion Order) previously granted shall be
rescinded, the price applicable to any delivered ad requests shall be
adjusted to the full rate card price, and Advertiser shall pay to
Microsoft, within thirty (30) days after the Agreement is terminated, all
amounts not yet paid (as determined in accordance with the higher price
calculation) for such ad requests delivered. IF EITHER PARTY CANCELS,
ADVERTISER’S SOLE REMEDY WILL BE A REFUND OF ANY PRE-PAID FEES IN EXCESS
OF THE FEES OWED TO MICROSOFT FOR THE AD REQUESTS DELIVERED PRIOR TO
CANCELLATION AND WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER MICROSOFT’S NOTICE OF
TERMINATION. IF AD REQUESTS ARE NOT THE RELEVANT STANDARD HEREIN,
ADVERTISER’S SOLE REMEDY WILL BE A PRO-RATED REFUND FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME
BEYOND THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER CANCELLATION. THIS RELEASE OF ADVERTISER’S
COMMITMENT IS ADVERTISER’S SOLE REMEDY AND NEITHER MICROSOFT, MSNBC
INTERACTIVE NEWS, L.L.C. (“MSNBC”) NOR ANY OF THEIR AFFILIATES WILL HAVE
ANY OTHER LIABILITY OF ANY NATURE TO ADVERTISER. (b) If either Microsoft
or Advertiser defaults under this Agreement, the non-defaulting party will
notify the other in writing. If the failure is not cured within five (5)
business days after notice is received by the notified party, the
non-defaulting party may, at any time prior to the default being cured,
terminate this Agreement with no further obligation to the notified party,
except for payment of any amount properly due Microsoft.
	 
	5.	 	RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADVERTISEMENTS: Advertiser represents and warrants to
Microsoft that it is fully authorized to publish the entire contents and
subject matter of all requested advertisements (including, without
limitation, all text, graphics, URLs, and sites to which URLs are
linked), and that all such materials will comply with all applicable laws
and regulations. Additionally, Advertiser represents that it has the full
corporate rights, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to
perform the acts required of it hereunder, and its execution of this
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	 	 	or by which it is otherwise bound, or any applicable law, rule or
regulation. In consideration of the publication of advertisements,
Advertiser agrees unconditionally to indemnify and hold harmless Microsoft
and its affiliates, and their respective officers, agents and employees,
from and against any and all loss, liability and expense (including
reasonably attorneys’ fees) suffered or incurred by reason of any claims,
proceedings or suits based on or arising out the contents or subject matter
of such advertisements, including without limitation claims for defamation,
violation of rights of publicity and/or privacy, copyright infringement, and
trademark infringement and/or a breach by Advertiser of any representation,
warranty or obligation to be performed by Advertiser hereunder.
	 
	6.	 	POSITIONING: Except as otherwise specified by Microsoft herein, all
order provisions regarding positioning of advertisements shall be treated
as requests, which requests shall be fulfilled at Microsoft’s sole
discretion.
	 
	7.	 	STYLE: Advertisements that simulate Microsoft’s, MSNBC’s or their
affiliates’ editorial matter in appearance or style, or that are not
readily identifiable as advertisements, are not acceptable. Microsoft may
in its sole discretion label any advertisement as an “advertisement” for
clarification.
	 
	8.	 	LINKS TO INTERNET SITES: Advertiser warrants and represents to Microsoft
that each Internet site identified by URLs in advertisements: (a) is
controlled by Advertiser and operated by Advertiser and/or its independent
contractors, (b) will be functional and accessible at all times, and (c)
is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and suitable in
all respects to be linked to from the applicable site containing the
advertisement. Microsoft may test Advertiser’s URLs, and in Microsoft’s
sole discretion may remove any URLs at any time that fail to comply with
the above requirements.
	 
	9.	 	COMMITMENT; PAYMENT TERMS: By submitting an order for advertising to
Microsoft, Advertiser agrees to be liable for the cost of such order.
Advertiser will pay Microsoft the total fee due hereunder in payments
allocated over the number of months the advertisement is to run. All
unpaid advertising fees shall accrue interest at the rate of 11/2% per
month until paid, or the legal maximum, whichever is less. In addition to
all other available rights and remedies, Microsoft may cancel and remove
any advertisement which is not paid for on a timely basis. With respect
to advertising to be placed within MSNBC.com, Microsoft shall remit any of
the funds it collects hereunder on MSNBC’s behalf to MSNBC.
	 
	10.	 	COUNTS; THIRD PARTY SERVINGS: Microsoft counts ads delivered based on ad
requests, and Microsoft will issue any tracking reports on that basis.
Microsoft reserves the right to refuse advertising buys from third parties
that require ads to be served from that third party’s servers. If
Microsoft fails to deliver the agreed upon number of ad requests during
the agreed upon period pursuant to the attached Insertion Order,
Advertiser’s sole remedy for such failure will be an extension of the
contract until the agreed upon number of ad requests (or other ad requests
as the parties may agree) are provided.
	 
	11.	 	NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES; NO DAMAGES: ALL SERVICES PROVIDED TO
ADVERTISER THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE PROVIDED
WITOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY ANTURE, AND EACH OF MICROSOFT, MSNBC AND THEIR
AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER MICROSOFT, MSNBC OR ANY OF
THEIR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
SPECIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS
OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO
INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE, EVEN IF MICROSOFT, MSNBC OR ANY AFFILIATE HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL
MICROSOFT, MSNBC OR ANY OF THEIR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO ADVERTISER FOR AN
AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNG ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY MICROSOFT
FROM ADVERTISER FOR THE ADVERTISEMENT(S) AT ISSUE.
	 
	12.	 	NO USE OF MICROSOFT’S OR MINBC’S NAME: Neither party will issue any
press release or make any public announcement(s) relating in any way
whatsoever to this Agreement or the relationship established by this
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	 	 	withheld, provided that Microsoft may make informational references to
advertising on MSN and Advertiser’s participation therein in publicity and
press releases without obtaining Advertiser’s consent.
	 
	13.	 	GENERAL PROVISIONS: These terms and conditions are governed by the laws
of the State of Washington, USA. Advertiser consents to the exclusive
jurisdiction and venue of courts in King County, Washington for all
disputes arising out of or relating to the subject matter hereof. The
prevailing party in any dispute concerning the subject matter hereof shall
be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. The
parties agree that this Agreement is deemed to have been made in the State
of Washington, USA. No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency
relationship exists between Advertiser and Microsoft. Microsoft shall not
be deemed to have waived or modified any of these terms and conditions
except by a writing signed by its duly authorized representative.
Advertiser may not assign its rights hereunder to any third party unless
Microsoft expressly consents to such assignment in writing. If any
provision of these standard terms and conditions is found invalid or
unenforceable pursuant to judicial decree or decision, the remaining
provisions shall remain valid and enforceable, and the unenforceable
provisions shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make them
enforceable. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the applicable
territory for the advertising shall be the United States only. Microsoft
may send electronic mail to Advertiser for any notices or notifications.
All notices to Microsoft relating to any legal claims or matters must be
made in writing to Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA
98052-6399, with a copy to Microsoft Corporation – attn. US Legal Group,
Law & Corporate Affairs, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399 attn:
Ad Sales Attorney. The parties acknowledge and agree that the Microsoft
Non-Disclosure Agreement dated as of ___5/23/01___________ (“NDA”) entered
into by and between the parties applies to this Agreement as if fully set
forth herein and that all of the terms of this Agreement (including but
not limited to its existence) and all discussions and negotiations related
thereto are considered Confidential Information (as that term is defined
in the NDA) of Microsoft under the NDA. If Advertiser has not executed a
NDA, Advertiser agrees to sign the NDA provided by Microsoft and return it
to Microsoft with this Agreement. Upon termination or expiration of this
Agreement, each party will destroy (or upon the other party’s request
return) any and all Confidential Information of the other party in its
possession or control.

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