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1  US 6360r2        AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT  SALES & SERVICE  AGREEMENT      This Case IH Agricultural Equipment Sales and Service Agreement (the “Agreement”) is between CNH Industrial America LLC, a  Delaware limited liability company with a principal place of business at 700 State Street, Racine, Wisconsin, 53404 (“Case IH”),  and Titan Machinery Inc., DBA Heartland Agriculture, a Delaware corporation with its address as listed on Schedule A (“Dealer”)  (hereinafter “Parties” when referring to Dealer and Case IH jointly).  The “Effective Date” of this Agreement is the date of acceptance  by Case IH as indicated by its authorized signature.  Unless sooner terminated in accordance with its provisions, this Agreement  will expire on December 31, 2030 (Expiration Date).   1.  Purpose Statement  1.1 The purpose of this Agreement is to describe the respective functions, obligations and responsibilities of the Parties, so  that each fully understands the nature of their required commitments of time, effort and capital.  This Agreement  establishes Dealer as an independent contractor for the promotion, retail sale and after-sale service and support of  Products to Customers in Dealer’s local market.  2.  Definitions  2.1 Affiliate:  as to Case IH, any entity that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled  by, or is under common control with Case IH.  For this definition, the term “control” means the power to direct the  management and policies of an entity through the ownership of more than 50% of the voting securities, rights or other  similar interests of that entity.  2.2 Branch Location(s):  Dealer’s additional place(s) of business listed in Schedule D for the sale, rental, lease and service  of Products, separate from Dealer’s Primary Location.  2.3 Case IH IP:  any and all intellectual property including but not limited to patents, Trademarks (including the Licensed  Trademarks), designs, copyrights, trade secrets, computer software (whether imbedded in Products or otherwise) and  other proprietary technology and information, whether technical or business related, including registrations for and  applications to register any of the foregoing, which are incorporated or used in or with Products or which are owned or  licensed by Case IH for use with Products.  2.4 Case IH Regional Market Share:  a percentage figure calculated by taking the number of units of new Case IH brand  equipment for a given Product Line or Product Line grouping, sold by Case IH dealers in a regional sales area (a multi- state area determined by Case IH in its sole discretion) during a designated time period determined by Case IH, divided  by the total industry volume of all comparable new units of equipment (including Case IH and competitive units) sold in  that same regional sales area during that same time period.  Total industry volume of new equipment sales shall be as  reported by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (or other replacement organization selected by Case IH,  hereinafter “AEM”).    2.5 Case IH State Market Share:  a percentage figure calculated by taking the number of units of new Case IH brand  equipment for a given Product Line or Product Line grouping, sold by Case IH dealers in a state during a designated  time period determined by Case IH, divided by the total industry volume of all comparable new units of equipment  (including Case IH and competitive units) sold in that same state during that same time period.  Total industry volume of  new equipment sales shall be as reported by AEM.  2.6 Customer(s):  an end-user that purchases, leases or rents Products from an authorized dealer or Case IH for its own use  and not for resale.  2.7 Dealer Claims:  Dealer’s claims to Case IH for Warranty Service, Other Required Service, or any retail promotional or  sales incentive, including but not limited to refunds, credits, rebates, incentives, allowances, discounts, or payments  under any Case IH program.  2.8 Dealer Location(s):  Dealer’s Primary Location and Branch Locations, if any, authorized by Case IH for the sale, rental,  lease and service of Equipment and/or Parts.  2.9 Dealer Market Share:  a percentage figure for measuring Dealer’s sales performance calculated by taking the number of  units of new Equipment, by Product Line or Product Line grouping, sold by Dealer to Customers located within Dealer’s  

 

2  US 6360r2      Sales and Service Market (“SSM”) during a given time period as determined by Case IH, divided by the total industry  volume of all new units of equipment of that same Product Line or Product Line grouping (including Case IH and  competitive units) sold within Dealer's SSM during that same period, as determined and reported by AEM.  For market  share purposes, Dealer will only be measured against the industry sales in a given county of Dealer’s SSM to the extent  of the percentage of that county assigned to Dealer.  2.10 DOG:  refers to both the Dealer Operating Guide and Parts Policy Manual or any equivalent or successor documents  and amendments thereto issued by Case IH setting forth for all dealers the various policies, procedures and operating  standards for doing business with Case IH.  2.11 Domestic:  within the 50 states of the United States of America.  2.12 Equipment:  whole good machinery and any related attachments designated on Schedule B by Product Line and  Licensed Trademark.  2.13 Licensed Trademarks:  the Trademarks listed in Schedule B that Case IH authorizes Dealer to use for the sole purpose  of performing its obligations hereunder with respect to Products.  2.14 Limited Warranty:  the Warranty and Limitation of Liability agreement furnished by Case IH with respect to any Product  sold to Customers.  2.15 Other Required Service:  service that Case IH, in its sole discretion, has deemed necessary or desirable and in the best  interests of Customers and the goodwill associated with the Licensed Trademarks, including but not limited to, policy  service, campaign service, or field improvement program service.  2.16 Parts:  proprietary replacement parts sold by Case IH for Equipment listed on Schedule B (specifically not including  replacement parts for Case IH equipment not listed on Schedule B), together with all other common service or  maintenance items (for example, including but not limited to filters, hoses, lubricants, etc.) and accessories which are  offered for sale by Case IH to Dealer (either directly from Case IH or from an authorized source of supply), which Case  IH has authorized to be identified with the Licensed Trademarks.  Parts do not include ‘merchandise’ items such as  clothing, toys, binders, gloves, etc.  2.17 Primary Location:  the primary Dealer facility location specified in Schedule D.  2.18 Product(s):  Equipment and related Parts that Dealer is authorized to represent under this Agreement.  2.19 Product Line:  the categories of Products set forth in Schedule B.  2.20 Sales and Service Market (“SSM”):  a market comprised of the total industry sales of all new Equipment (as reported by  AEM), including Case IH and competitive equipment, sold (including first rentals or leases) within the geographic area  designated in Schedule C.  2.21 Strategic Accounts:  customer accounts typically referred to as “national accounts,” “corporate accounts,” national or  regional equipment rental companies, or any customer designated by Case IH as such an account.  2.22 Trademarks:  all words, slogans, designs, pictures, logotypes or other symbols, including trademarks, service marks,  trade dress, and trade names, regardless of whether registration has been sought or obtained therefor, used to (a)  identify, distinguish or advertise the Products and services of Case IH or its Affiliates, (b) identify Case IH as the source  or licensor of Products and services, or (c) identify the business of Case IH and its authorized dealers.  2.23 Warranty Service:  service that is required for any Product (a) to ensure that Case IH is in compliance with Case IH’s  Limited Warranty obligations for such Product and (b) to comply with any extended service or maintenance plan  purchased for that Product.  2.24 Will Call:  a program whereby Case IH, in its sole discretion, may permit Dealer to take delivery and possession of  Products directly from a Will Call Provider or Case IH, in lieu of such Products being transported to Dealer at Dealer  Location(s).  The procedures for the Will Call program will be as set forth in the DOG.  2.25 Will Call Provider:  a third-party engaged by Case IH to facilitate Dealer's pick-up of Products at Case IH plant locations  or port facilities under the terms of the Will Call program.  3.  Appointment  3.1 Scope of Appointment.  Pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, Case IH hereby authorizes Dealer to market,  promote, sell, lease or rent new Products and to provide Warranty Service for Products to Customers solely from the  authorized Dealer Location(s) listed in Schedule D.  The foregoing appointment is limited to Products identified with the  Licensed Trademarks on Schedule B.  Dealer accepts this appointment and agrees that the relationship between Dealer  and Case IH shall be governed by the terms and conditions of this Agreement as well as the policies outlined in the DOG.  3.2 Incorporation of DOG.  The DOG includes the standards of quality and performance that Case IH seeks to have  associated with its Trademarks and is hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement.  It is expressly understood  

 

3  US 6360r2      and agreed that Case IH reserves the right to modify the DOG unilaterally to reflect reasonable standards of quality and  performance so long as such standards do not conflict with the terms of this Agreement.  3.3 Material Inducement.  Section 3.2 is a material inducement upon which Case IH relied in entering into this Agreement  with Dealer, the breach or unenforceability of which represents a failure of consideration entitling Case IH to void this  Agreement in its entirety.  4.  Owner and Management Requirements  4.1 Dealer Representations and Warranties.  The appointment of Dealer is made in reliance on Dealer’s representation and  warranty that the information set forth in any dealer application provided to Case IH as well as in Schedule A regarding  Dealer’s legal name, ownership (if corporation, as listed in a Stock Ownership Certificate), management personnel,  business structure, and state of residence or organization is accurate and complete.  Dealer also represents and warrants  that entering into this Agreement does not violate any other contract or agreement to which Dealer is a party and that  any person signing this Agreement on behalf of Dealer has the authority to do so.  Any breach of any of the foregoing  representations and warranties represents a failure of consideration entitling Case IH to void this Agreement in its  entirety.  4.2 Personal Services Nature of Agreement.  Dealer ownership and management are important to the successful working  relationship between the Parties.  Case IH has chosen to contract with the present ownership and management of Dealer,  and the Parties acknowledge that this Agreement represents a personal services relationship, and that any change to  the ownership, management or business structure of Dealer could seriously and adversely impact such relationship.  As  such, Case IH may refuse to appoint as an authorized dealer any purchaser or prospective purchaser of any of the  shares or assets of Dealer.  4.3 Changes in Dealer Form and Control.  Except as otherwise stated in Section 4.4, Dealer shall provide Case IH with sixty  (60) days’ prior written notice of Dealer’s intention to change its:  (a) legal form or entity; or (b) control, ownership or  management.  Prior to consummating any such change, Dealer must obtain Case IH’s written consent, which shall be in  Case IH’s sole discretion.  A “change in control, ownership or management” shall mean one or more of the following  events:  (i) if Dealer is an individual proprietor, withdrawal of that individual proprietor from the operation or control of  Dealer; (ii) if Dealer is a partnership or limited liability company, any addition to or subtraction from the partners or  members involved; (iii) if Dealer is a corporation, any change in the beneficial ownership of any of Dealer’s shares or the  voting rights associated therewith; (iv) any sale of all or substantially all of Dealer’s assets; (v) any change in the  composition of Dealer’s management as set forth on Schedule A; or (vi) any event, including entering into an agreement,  that substantially affects, directly or indirectly, the operation or control of Dealer’s business.    4.4 Death or Incapacity of Dealer Principals.  In the event of the death or incapacity of any person listed in Schedule A or in  the Stock Ownership Certificate (“Dealer Principal(s)”), Dealer shall provide Case IH:  (a) notice of such occurrence  within thirty (30) days; and (b) within ninety (90) days of such occurrence, an ownership or management succession plan  for the replacement of such deceased or incapacitated Dealer Principal(s), if Dealer proposes to continue operation  under this Agreement.  Case IH retains sole discretion whether to approve Dealer’s proposed succession plan or  terminate the Agreement.    4.5 Succession Plan.  Upon request, Dealer shall provide a succession plan to Case IH in the format approved by Case IH.   The submission of such succession plan shall not imply that Case IH has automatically accepted such plan.  Case IH  retains sole discretion whether to approve Dealer’s proposed succession plan.  4.6 Ancillary Documents.  Dealer will execute such agreements or other documents as Case IH in its sole discretion may  deem necessary to preserve Case IH's rights under this Agreement in response to (a) any change or proposed change  in Dealer's legal form or entity, (b) any change in Dealer’s control, ownership, or management, or (c) death or incapacity  of any Dealer Principal.  5.  Products  5.1 Authorized Products.   (a)  The Products which Dealer is authorized to purchase from Case IH for retail sale, lease or rental are those  Product Lines listed on Schedule B that Case IH has authorized to be identified with the Licensed Trademarks listed on  Schedule B.  Dealer only may sell Products to other authorized dealers or commercial end users, except as stated herein.   A commercial end user is a customer who uses Equipment for hire to third parties.  Dealer may not sell to grower end  users, unless such grower end user is located in a market area where there is no other Case IH dealer assigned to sell  Products.  A grower end user is an end user of Equipment who will use the Equipment on its own behalf and not for hire  to third parties.  

 

4  US 6360r2       (b) Upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to Dealer, Case IH in its sole discretion may amend Schedule B to i) add  a Product Line(s), ii) remove a Product Line if Case IH is withdrawing such Product Line from the Domestic market, or  iii) add or remove any Licensed Trademark(s).   (c) In the event Dealer is not meeting its obligations under this Agreement with respect to a particular Product Line  or specific Equipment in a Product Line, Case IH in its sole discretion may remove such Product Line or Equipment from  Schedule B with sixty (60) days’ written notice to Dealer.  Dealer thereafter will no longer be authorized to sell or perform  Warranty Service for such Products, and Case IH will repurchase such new Equipment from Dealer as provided in  Section 29.1(a).  (d) This Agreement does not give Dealer the right to, and under the terms of this Agreement Dealer may not,  purchase, market, promote, sell, lease or rent any other new (i.e. not previously sold) CNH Industrial America LLC  products that are not listed on Schedule B or are not authorized to be identified with the Licensed Trademarks listed on  Schedule B.  5.2 Dealer Obligation to Support New Equipment Models.  Case IH may introduce new models of Equipment for Product  Lines that Dealer is authorized to sell on Schedule B.  In order to provide service to Customers for such Equipment,  Dealer shall support such new models by complying with Case IH-designated requirements for:  (a) stocking all required  Parts; (b) purchasing all required service tools; and (c) attending sales and service training for such new models.  Case  IH has no obligation to fill orders or ship such new models of Equipment to Dealer if Dealer fails to fulfill the foregoing  Parts, tools and training requirements.  5.3 Product Packaging and Labels.  Dealer shall not modify or remove any warning labels affixed to Products.  Further,  without Case IH’s prior written consent, Dealer shall not modify any packaging or other labeling for Products.  5.4 Installation of Non-Standard Attachments or Accessories.  Without prior written approval from Case IH, Dealer shall not  install or attach non-standard, “self-designed,” or “one-off” attachments or accessories to Equipment.  Such non- standard, “self-designed,” or “one-off” attachments or accessories are those that are not manufactured and sold by  established equipment manufacturers for the application and purpose for which they are being used.  Dealers that install  standard attachments or accessories from established equipment manufacturers shall ensure that the Equipment can  properly and safely operate with such attachment or accessory.  5.5 Prohibited Modifications to Product.  Dealer shall not perform any of the following actions:  (a) modify Equipment without  Case IH’s prior written consent; (b) install upon Equipment any attachment, accessory or equipment that is beyond the  rated capacity of that Equipment as stated in the Operator’s Manual furnished with the Equipment or as otherwise  instructed by Case IH; or (c) perform any adjustment or assembly procedures to Equipment not recommended by or in  contravention of the Operator’s Manual, Service Manual or other Case IH instruction.  6.  Sales & Service Market  6.1 Assignment of SSM.  The SSM assigned to Dealer is set forth in Schedule C.  The Dealer’s SSM may vary by Equipment  or Product Line.  Case IH’s assignment to Dealer of an SSM is for the purpose of:  (a) focusing Dealer’s sales, marketing  and product support efforts; (b) measuring Dealer Market Share performance; and (c) maximizing the goodwill associated  with Products and Licensed Trademarks.  Dealer Market Share shall be measured only within Dealer’s SSM.  Upon sixty  (60) days’ written notice to Dealer, Case IH in its sole discretion may amend Schedule C to add to, subtract from, or  otherwise modify Dealer’s SSM.  6.2 No Obligation to Support Sales Outside SSM.  To the extent Case IH decides to offer marketing programs, retail sales  incentives, or other promotions, it shall have no obligation to do so for Dealer’s sales or marketing activities outside of  Dealer’s SSM.  6.3 Sales & Service Fee.  Case IH may assess Dealer a sales and service fee for sales of new Equipment by Dealer that  are registered in a county outside of Dealer’s SSM.  The amount of such fee, the operative regulations and policies, and  the Equipment to which it applies are published in the DOG, and may be amended by Case IH in its sole discretion.   Case IH reserves the right not to assess a sales and service fee against other dealers for their sales to Customers within  Dealer’s SSM, if Dealer is failing to meet the market share obligations contained in Section 9.1(a).  6.4 SSM Non-Exclusive.  Dealer’s SSM is non-exclusive.  Without incurring any liability to Dealer, Case IH may determine  the number and locations of authorized dealers necessary for adequate sales and service representation of Products  within any geographic area, or within the designated SSM.  Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as requiring  Dealer's consent to the establishment of new or additional dealer representation for Products in Dealer’s SSM or  elsewhere.  

 

5  US 6360r2      7.  Dealer Financial Requirements  7.1 Wholesale Line of Credit.  Dealer shall establish and at all times maintain an unrestricted wholesale line of credit for the  purchase and stocking of new Products in an amount acceptable to Case IH in order to meet Dealer’s inventory and  sales obligations hereunder.  If within any six (6)-month period, Dealer’s primary wholesale line of credit is cumulatively  reduced by twenty percent (20%) or more and such reduction is not for valid business reasons, said line of credit shall  be deemed unacceptable to Case IH.    7.2 Adjusted Debt to Tangible Net Worth Ratio.  Dealer hereby covenants and agrees that it will maintain an Adjusted Debt  to Tangible Net Worth Ratio of not more than four to one (4.0:1.0).  Unless specifically approved in advance in writing by  Case IH, Dealer will not make any acquisitions or initiate new business activities if Dealer’s Adjusted Debt to Tangible  Net Worth Ratio exceeds four to one (4.0:1.0) or if such ratio would increase beyond four to one (4.0:1.0) as a result of  such actions.  This ratio shall be calculated using the consolidated balance sheets and income statements of Dealer  (and of Dealer’s related entities and affiliates, if Case IH so elects).  All such balance sheets and income statements  must be prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).  For purposes of calculating  this ratio, the following definitions will apply:  (a) “Adjusted Debt to Tangible Net Worth Ratio” means the ratio of Debt minus Subordinated Debt to  Tangible Net Worth plus Subordinated Debt.  (b) “Debt” shall mean the aggregate amount of the Dealer’s items properly shown as liabilities on its  balance sheet, determined in accordance with GAAP;  (c) “Subordinated Debt” shall mean Debt that is expressly subordinated to CNH Industrial Capital  America LLC in writing acceptable to CNH Industrial Capital America LLC;  (d) “Net Worth” shall mean the aggregate amount of the items properly shown as assets on Dealer’s  balance sheet minus the aggregate amount of the items properly shown as liabilities on Dealer’s balance sheet,  determined in accordance with GAAP;  (e) “Tangible Net Worth” shall mean Net Worth, plus an amount equal to seventy percent (70%) of the  amount reflected on Dealer’s balance sheet as a LIFO reserve, minus the aggregate amount of the items  properly shown as the following types of assets on Dealer’s balance sheet determined in accordance with  GAAP:  (i)  goodwill, patents, non-competes, copyrights, mailing lists, trade names, trademarks, servicing  rights, organizational costs, and other like assets properly classified as intangibles; and   (ii)  receivables, loans and other amount due from any shareholder, director or officer of the Dealer,  and receivables, loans and other amounts due from any other related or affiliated party of the Dealer.  7.3 Working Capital Requirements.  Dealer shall maintain net working capital in amounts necessary for Dealer to comply  with its obligations under this Agreement.  8.  Dealer Inventory and Display Responsibilities  8.1 Equipment Stocking Requirements.  Dealer shall order, maintain in inventory and prominently display, at all Dealer  Locations unless otherwise excepted in writing by Case IH, representative models of each type of new Equipment Dealer  is authorized to sell as set forth in Schedule B, at the level deemed necessary by Case IH to meet Dealer’s Equipment  sales obligations in accordance with Dealer’s Business Plan provided pursuant to Section 13 of this Agreement.  8.2 Parts Stocking Requirements.  For the purpose of providing prompt Customer support, Dealer agrees to order and  maintain in inventory all Parts at the level deemed necessary by Case IH to meet Dealer’s Parts sales obligations in  accordance with Dealer’s Business Plan provided pursuant to Section 13 of this Agreement.  Dealer must provide a retail  display area for Parts acceptable to Case IH.  8.3 Licensed Trademark Use.  At any Dealer Location and in all advertising for such Dealer Locations, Dealer shall not use  or display the Licensed Trademarks in any way that might cause confusion with, or dilute the distinctive quality of, the  Licensed Trademarks, or in any way that violates any Case IH trademark guidelines.  In furtherance of this provision, if  Dealer represents non-Case IH products, Dealer shall at any such location:  (a) maintain internal and external display  areas for new Products separate from non-Case IH products; (b) display new Products in the most visible and desirable  position and in an area of greater size or space than the area used to display non-Case IH products.  9.  Dealer Sales Responsibilities  9.1 Sales Responsibilities.  Dealer is solely responsible for developing its own plan for marketing and selling Products, and  shall fulfill its sales obligations in several ways, including but not limited to the following:  

 

6  US 6360r2       (a) Equipment Market Share.  Dealer shall aggressively promote and sell new Equipment to attain within Dealer’s  SSM for all Equipment designated on Schedule B, a Dealer Market Share that is equal to at least 90% of either,  in Case IH’s sole discretion, the Case IH State Market Share or the Case IH Regional Market Share.  In  evaluating Dealer’s market share performance, Case IH, in its sole discretion, may (i) group Product Lines  and/or (ii) evaluate Dealer’s performance on a per Dealer Location basis.   (b) Parts Sales Objectives.  Dealer shall aggressively promote and sell all Parts offered by Case IH.   (c) Advertising and Promotion.  Dealer shall conduct aggressive advertising and sales promotion activities,  including but not limited to open houses, field days, product demonstrations, radio and/or television advertising,  print advertising, trade shows and community events.  Dealer shall appropriately display and distribute current  Product sales literature, brochures and advertisements at its Dealer Locations, and shall also maintain a dealer  website that prominently displays new Products.  Dealer’s use of Licensed Trademarks and its display of  Products on Dealer’s website shall be subject to Case IH’s approval.  Upon Case IH’s request, Dealer shall  participate in national or regional sales promotion and advertising programs as Case IH may periodically  conduct.   (d) Sales Staff.  Dealer shall employ a sufficient number of properly trained Product-dedicated sales personnel  based on the industry potential in Dealer’s SSM and as required by Case IH to call on all potential customers  within the SSM.  Such sales personnel shall attend Case IH’s sales training sessions as required in the DOG.   (e) Extended Service Plans.  Dealer shall promote and sell extended service and maintenance plans.   (f) Customer Surveys.  Case IH from time to time may conduct surveys (by use of questionnaires or otherwise)  of Dealer’s Customers to determine the satisfaction of those Customers with the sales, leasing, rental and  service efforts of Dealer.  Case IH may use the results of these surveys in assessing Dealer's performance  under this Agreement.   (g) Other Performance Standards.  Dealer shall meet such other sales performance standards or best business  practices as may be established by Case IH in the DOG.  9.2 Dealer Resource Commitment.  The Parties mutually recognize that one of the purposes of this Agreement is to assure  that Dealer focuses its resources and efforts on the sale of new Products and the performance of its obligations under  this Agreement.  Therefore, Dealer agrees that if Dealer undertakes or engages in another business activity at a Dealer  Location(s) separate from its representation of new Products pursuant to this Agreement, which activity involves a  considerable commitment of Dealer’s effort and resources, Dealer agrees to make such separation of the personnel,  facilities and other non-capital resources devoted to that business as is satisfactory to Case IH, provided that Case IH  specifies in writing the separation of personnel, facilities and non-capital resources that are required.  Case IH shall  provide Dealer with two (2) years’ prior written notice for Dealer to complete any required separation of facilities.  9.3 Sales Reporting.  Dealer shall report all new Equipment retail sales to Case IH, and shall provide true and accurate  information on such sales as required by Case IH, including but not limited to registering the location of such Equipment  sales and the end-use designation in compliance with Case IH guidelines.  10.  Dealer Service Responsibilities  10.1 Warranty Service and Other Required Service.  Dealer shall provide Warranty Service for any Product, regardless of  whether Dealer sold that specific Product; provided, however, Dealer may not provide Warranty Service for any Case IH  (or other CNH Industrial America LLC) products not listed on Schedule B.  Dealer also shall provide Other Required  Service as directed by Case IH in its sole discretion.  Dealer shall provide Warranty Service and Other Required Service  in a prompt, professional and courteous manner, and shall fulfill these responsibilities in several ways, including but not  limited to the following:   (a) Service Technicians.  Dealer shall employ at all times a sufficient number of trained and fully certified service  technicians based on industry sales in Dealer’s SSM.  Dealer must have service technicians at each Dealer  Location who are trained and fully certified to service each type of Equipment listed on Schedule B, and  Dealer’s service technicians must attend Case IH service training sessions as required by Case IH in the DOG.   (b) Service Tools and Manuals.  Dealer shall maintain, or have access to, at each Dealer Location all special  service tools, electronic diagnostic tools or websites, electronic parts catalogs, service manuals, parts manuals  and operator’s manuals required by Case IH to service the Equipment listed in Schedule B.  Dealer may comply  with the service tool requirements by subscribing to any Case IH tool rental program.   (c) Service Standards.  Dealer shall perform Warranty Service and/or Other Required Service in a timely manner  and in strict compliance with the DOG and any service bulletins or other instructions issued by Case IH.  Dealer  

 

7  US 6360r2      shall give priority to performing such Warranty Service or Other Required Service before general maintenance  if a Customer’s Product is not operable.   (d) Use of Case IH-Sourced Parts.  Except as otherwise instructed by Case IH in writing, Dealer shall use only  Parts obtained from Case IH or Case IH’s authorized sources of supply in performing Warranty Service or  Other Required Service.   (e) Certification Standards.  Dealer shall meet or exceed Case IH’s service certification standards including pre- delivery, delivery and after-delivery requirements for all Products, as defined by Case IH in the DOG.   (f) Compliance with Service Policies.  Dealer shall abide by all Case IH policies and procedures contained in the  DOG when performing Warranty Service and Other Required Service or when submitting Dealer Claims,  including creating and retaining all supporting documentation for such claims.  10.2 Strategic Account Service.  Dealer shall provide Warranty Service and/or Other Required Service for any Product sold  by Case IH to Strategic Accounts, as well as for any Product sold or donated to charitable, educational or governmental  entities.  11.  Dealer Pre-Delivery and Post-Delivery Responsibilities  11.1 Product Setup.  To ensure the proper operation of Products, before delivery of Products to a Customer Dealer shall  perform the inspections, adjustments, conditioning, installations or servicing of such Products in accordance with  instructions and procedures provided by Case IH.  11.2 Product Literature.  Dealer shall deliver to each Customer of a Product the appropriate current publications and forms  for owners covering operation, maintenance, warranty and other matters as determined by Case IH.  11.3 Customer Instruction.  At the time of delivery, Dealer shall instruct each Customer of a Product in the safe use, proper  operation and required maintenance of that Product.  Such instruction shall include, at a minimum:  (a) reference to the  operators manual and decals identifying hazards and how to avoid them, (b) identification of the safety features and  functions of the Equipment, and (c) demonstration of such features and functions.  11.4 Accident Reporting.  Dealer shall promptly notify Case IH, pursuant to guidelines contained in the DOG, of any reports  of accidents or injuries involving Products of which Dealer becomes aware, as well as any information concerning the  existence of any significant Product failure or malfunction.  11.5 Post-Delivery Services.  Dealer shall perform all required post-delivery inspections and adjustments to Products as  prescribed by instructions and procedures provided by Case IH from time to time or as stated in the DOG.    12.  Facility Requirements and Dealer Locations  12.1 Facility Requirements.  Dealer shall establish and maintain at each authorized Dealer Location listed on Schedule D a  facility to sell, service, display and store Products in accordance with facility standards contained in the DOG.  12.2 Unauthorized Locations.  Without Case IH’s prior written consent, Dealer shall not at any location other than those listed  in Schedule D, directly or indirectly:  (a) advertise or represent itself as an authorized dealer of Case IH Products; (b)  use the Licensed Trademarks or any other Trademarks; (c) store, stock or display Products; (d) sell, advertise or market  any Products; or (e) provide Warranty Service and/or Other Required Service.  12.3 Closure and Relocation.  Without Case IH’s prior written consent, Dealer may not close or relocate any Dealer Location  listed on Schedule D.  Dealer shall seek Case IH’s consent for the closure or relocation of a Dealer Location at least  sixty (60) days prior to the proposed closure or relocation.  Should Case IH give its consent, Case IH, in its sole discretion,  may modify or reassign the SSM associated with the relocated or closed Dealer Location.  Dealer acknowledges and  agrees that any consent granted by Case IH for the closure of a Dealer Location shall not initiate the inventory repurchase  obligations set forth in Section 29.  12.4 Brand Identification.  Dealer shall:  (a) display a primary identification sign (flag mast or monument) and comply with  dealer identity standards as specified in the DOG for each Dealer Location listed on Schedule D; and (b) comply with  Case IH’s vehicle identity standards as set forth in the DOG.  12.5 Trademark Display.  Dealer’s use of Trademarks or Licensed Trademarks at any Dealer Location, including but not  limited to signs, banners or displays, shall be subject to Case IH approval.  Any such use not approved by Case IH must  be removed immediately by Dealer.  13.  Business Plan  13.1 Business Plan Requirements.  Annually, or as otherwise requested by Case IH, Dealer shall complete and make  available for review by Case IH a written plan for the subsequent fiscal year (or additional years if requested by Case IH)  

 

8  US 6360r2      that shall contain the information and objectives required by Case IH for a business plan (“Business Plan”), which may  include but not be limited to the following:   (a) Equipment inventory stocking and sales objectives to maximize Dealer’s Equipment sales in its SSM, but at a  minimum to obtain Dealer Market Share requirements stated in Section 9.1(a), including action plans for  obtaining such objectives;   (b) Parts inventory stocking plan and sales objectives to maximize Dealer’s Parts sales;   (c) training plans for Dealer sales and service personnel, including Case IH provided training;   (d) advertising, promotional and marketing plans and budgets;   (e) action plans for Dealer’s possible expansion or upgrading of its current facilities, or for the proposed addition  of new facilities; and   (f) any additional information required by Case IH as set forth in the DOG.  13.2 Business Plan Acceptance.  Dealer agrees that providing a Business Plan reasonably acceptable to Case IH is a  requirement for Dealer to effectively promote and sell Products under this Agreement.  Case IH may conduct periodic  reviews of Dealer’s performance against its approved Business Plan, and during such reviews Dealer agrees to make  available all Dealer’s records and employees which would contribute to the overall value of these reviews.  14.  Insurance and Taxes  14.1 Insurance Coverage.  Dealer shall maintain an occurrence-based policy of Comprehensive General Liability insurance  (including Products and Property Damage Liability) with a maximum per occurrence deductible of $50,000; a minimum  liability limit of $5,000,000 per occurrence for personal injury claims; and a minimum liability limit of $500,000 per  occurrence for property damage claims.  If Dealer is self-insured, the per occurrence deductible maximum is not  applicable.  Case IH may modify the deductible and policy limit amounts as set forth in the DOG.  Any annual aggregate  liability limits under such policies shall not be less than $5,000,000.  Upon request, Dealer shall furnish to Case IH  certificates of such insurance, which shall provide for at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Case IH of an increase  in deductible amounts or the cancellation, lapse, or expiration of said policy.  14.2 Payment of Taxes.  Dealer shall pay all license fees, sales, use, personal property, and excise taxes, duties, and any  other fees, assessments or taxes which may be assessed or levied by any governmental authority against any Products  which are shipped to, or are in the possession of, Dealer.  14.3 Dealer Tax Representations.  By submitting an order to Case IH for the purchase of any Product, Dealer represents and  warrants that (a) such Products are being purchased for resale, lease or rent to Customers in the ordinary course of  Dealer's business, and (b) Dealer has complied and will comply with all requirements for collection and payment of  applicable sales, use and similar taxes.  Upon request, Dealer shall provide evidence satisfactory to Case IH of Dealer’s  compliance with the foregoing representations and warranties.  15.  Warranty  15.1 Warranty Obligations.  Case IH’s warranties covering Products are as set forth in the Limited Warranty furnished by Case  IH with respect to such Products.  The performance and administration of the warranties so extended, and the  reimbursement to Dealer for Warranty Service performed on Products, are as set forth herein and in the DOG in effect  at the time warranty work is performed.  The Parties shall promptly fulfill their respective warranty obligations as set forth  in the Limited Warranty and DOG.  15.2 Dealer Obligations Upon Sale.  At the time of any retail sale of Products pursuant to this Agreement, Dealer shall (a)  deliver to and review with the Customer Case IH’s Limited Warranty for such Products in force at the time of such sale,  (b) have the Customer complete the operator’s manual/warranty receipt verification section of the Limited Warranty, (c)  obtain the Customer’s signature on the Limited Warranty and (d) submit the signed Limited Warranty to Case IH within  ten (10) days of the sales transaction.  Case IH reserves the right not to reimburse Dealer for Warranty Service claims  should Dealer fail to timely submit to Case IH the signed Limited Warranty.  15.3 No Other Warranty Provisions.  Dealer is not authorized to assume or purport to assume for Case IH any additional  obligations or liabilities in connection with the sale, lease, rental or service of Products covered by this Agreement, and  Dealer shall not do so.  Case IH shall not be liable nor shall it defend, indemnify or in any way be obligated to assist  Dealer in defense of any notice, claim, or lawsuit alleging the existence of a warranty beyond the terms and conditions  of Case IH’s Limited Warranty for any Product.  15.4 Disclaimer of Other Warranties.  Dealer agrees and acknowledges that, except for the warranty extended to Customers  under Case IH’s Limited Warranty, and to the extent allowed by law, Case IH makes no other representations or  

 

9  US 6360r2      warranties, express or implied (including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) to  Dealer or any Customer with respect to Products.  15.5 Non-Case IH Equipment and Service.  If Dealer installs on or attaches to a Product any non-Case IH equipment,  attachment, accessory or part, Dealer shall advise Customer in writing that the non-Case IH equipment, attachment,  accessory or part is not covered by the Limited Warranty.  If Dealer sells any service contract not provided by Case IH  or its Affiliates in conjunction with the sale of Equipment, Dealer will disclose to Customer the identity of the service  contract provider and will further advise that Case IH has no responsibility to fulfill the obligations of such service contract.  15.6 Actions Voiding Limited Warranty.  Dealer acknowledges and agrees that any breach of Sections 5.4 or 5.5 may result  in Case IH voiding the Limited Warranty for Products in its sole discretion, and Dealer must so advise its Customer in  writing to whom such Product has been sold.  In such a case where Case IH elects to void the Limited Warranty, as  between Dealer and Case IH, Dealer shall be solely responsible for any warranty service claims relating to such Product.  15.7 Use of Unauthorized Parts.  In the event Dealer breaches Section 10.1(d), Case IH in its sole discretion may (a) refuse  to reimburse Dealer for such Warranty Service and/or Other Required Service, (b) void Case IH’s Limited Warranty for  such Products, and/or (c) hold Dealer solely responsible for all Warranty Service relating to such Products.  16.  Records and Inspections  16.1 Financial Statements.  Dealer shall submit to Case IH, within ninety (90) days after the end of Dealer’s fiscal year, audited  (or where audited are not available then certified) balance sheets and financial statements for that year.  16.2 Supplemental Financial Records.  Dealer shall submit monthly financial statements to Case IH in the manner directed  by Case IH.  Case IH reserves the right to request at any time personal financial statements from the Dealer Principal(s)  or guarantor(s) of Dealer, and Dealer shall supply such statements within thirty (30) days.  16.3 Sales Reports.  Dealer shall maintain and provide to Case IH upon request current reports of Equipment or Parts sales,  owner registration, inventory, service and warranty reports, as well as such other reports as may be requested by Case  IH.  16.4 Inspections.  Dealer shall permit Case IH or its authorized representatives during normal business hours to (a) enter and  inspect all Dealer Locations, (b) examine Dealer’s Product inventory, (c) test Equipment in Dealer’s possession, custody  or control, (d) examine and audit Dealer’s books and records and all supporting data of Dealer’s business, and (e) make  copies of any such records or accounts.  16.5 Records Retention.  Dealer shall maintain for at least two (2) years all original records and documents relating to Dealer  Claims submitted to or paid by Case IH.  16.6 Chargeback for Improper or Unsubstantiated Claims.  Dealer’s submission of unsubstantiated Dealer Claims or Dealer  Claims not in compliance with the requirements of the DOG will result in a chargeback to Dealer for such claims, including  interest at the then current prime rate.  If Dealer refuses to permit an audit, fails to maintain a substantial amount of the  required records, or intentionally submits false or fraudulent Dealer Claims, the chargeback will include all amounts paid  on Dealer Claims for the prior two (2) years, including any dealer settlement allowances, plus interest at the then current  prime rate.  This remedy is in addition to those available to Case IH for breach of this Agreement, including but not limited  to termination of this Agreement.  17.  Computer Business System  17.1 Dealer Management System Requirements.  Dealer shall install and maintain in good working order at each Dealer  Location:  (a) a computerized dealer management system (“DMS”) satisfactory to Case IH that maintains Case IH-to- DMS interfaces and functions to communicate and conduct business with Case IH’s computer applications and systems  (the “System”); (b) a Dealer-to-Case IH network connection that meets or exceeds Case IH specified Dealer-to-Case IH  connectivity requirements; and (c) all necessary hardware and software to maintain compatibility with the System.  17.2 Case IH Applications.  Dealer shall subscribe to, install and maintain required software applications as communicated to  Dealer by Case IH or as set forth in the DOG, including (but not limited to) the Electronic Parts Catalog applications.  17.3 Operating Costs.  Dealer shall pay all costs, including taxes, for the DMS, the Dealer-to-Case IH network connection,  and any monthly access charges for use of the System.  17.4 Confidentiality.  Dealer shall keep confidential any information and data contained in the System, and shall not use the  System or any information or data derived from the System for purposes unrelated to Dealer’s performance of its  obligations under this Agreement.  17.5 Disclaimer of Liability.  Case IH shall not be responsible or liable for any defects, problems or resulting damages incurred  by Dealer from the operation and use of the DMS, the Dealer-to-Case IH network connection, or the System.  

 

10  US 6360r2      18.  Marketing & Promotional Support  18.1 Marketing Assistance.  To assist Dealer in its marketing and promotional efforts, Case IH will develop the following  marketing and promotional materials:  (a) training and videos of Product features, operations, demonstrations and  competitive comparisons; (b) Product sales literature and brochures; (c) Product and promotional posters, banners and  point of sale materials; (d) print and media copy for advertisements in newspapers, magazines, and trade publications;  and (e) radio and television advertising scripts.  Case IH may also make cooperative advertising funds available to  Dealers, in its sole discretion.  18.2 Communications to Dealer.  Dealer expressly consents to the receipt of unsolicited commercial faxes, emails, text  messages, instant messages or other form of electronic communication, from Case IH, its Affiliates, or other Case IH- designated sender.  18.3 Products and Services Provided by Case IH.  From time to time, Case IH will provide Dealer with certain products and  services necessary for Dealer to market, sell and service Products.  Dealer agrees that Case IH, in its discretion, may  charge Dealer for any such products or services so provided.  18.4 Dealer Knowledge of SSM.  Case IH expects Dealer to know and understand its market area and the promotional  activities that would best be used to market Products within Dealer’s SSM.  As such, it is Dealer’s responsibility to  determine which marketing and promotional materials to use in its marketing efforts to meet its sales responsibilities  under this Agreement.  19.  Orders, Delivery and Passage of Title  19.1 Purchase Orders.  Dealer may seek to purchase Products from Case IH under this Agreement by submitting purchase  orders through Case IH’s System in accordance with instructions provided by Case IH.  Case IH may specify in writing  the minimum quantity of a given Product that Dealer shall be obligated to order at one time as a condition for filling such  order, provided that such minimum quantity requirements will be consistently imposed on Dealers.  19.2 Offer and Acceptance.  Dealer’s transmission of an order for Products through Case IH’s System will be a binding offer  by Dealer to purchase the Products ordered, unless Case IH rejects the order.  Purchase orders submitted by Dealer  shall not be binding upon Case IH unless and until accepted in writing or electronically by Case IH.  All orders for Products  may not be canceled by Dealer, and shall be subject to Case IH’s then applicable conditions of sale.  19.3 Delivery Dates.  Case IH shall endeavor to meet the delivery date specified in the System, but shall have no liability for  failing to timely fill or deliver any order.  19.4 Product Allocation.  Case IH shall have the right to allocate delivery of Dealer’s Product orders based on their relative  order or sales status as compared to other pending orders.  19.5 Product Shipment.  Case IH shall arrange delivery of Products to Dealer and reserves the right to determine the method  and routing for such delivery.  Case IH shall not be responsible for guaranteeing shipping rates or for delays in shipment.   Case IH, in its discretion, may permit Dealer to designate orders for Will Call delivery pursuant to the terms of the DOG.  19.6 Risk of Loss / Passage of Title.  Case IH’s release of Products to any carrier for transportation to Dealer shall constitute  delivery to Dealer for purposes of passage of title, and Dealer shall bear all risk of loss or damage to Products thereafter.   For Will Call orders, risk of loss and passage of title shall be as set forth in the DOG.  19.7 Equipment Transfer.  The transfer of Equipment from Dealer to other authorized dealers of Products shall be in  accordance with Case IH’s transfer program described in the DOG.  Case IH shall have no liability as a result of any  such transfer.  19.8 Product Return Authorization.  Dealer agrees that no Products delivered to it hereunder are to be returned to Case IH  without prior written authorization.  Dealer shall pay all transportation charges on any returned Products authorized by  Case IH, and Dealer is responsible for payment of all restocking charges stated in the DOG.  20.  Product Pricing and Payment  20.1 Prices.  Unless otherwise authorized by Case IH, the price charged to Dealer for any Product shall be the price in effect  at the time the Product is invoiced to Dealer.  20.2 Price Changes.  Case IH reserves the right at any time to change its prices, terms, discounts and any other pricing  provision for Products.  20.3 Payment.  Dealer shall pay Case IH for all Products immediately upon invoicing of Products to Dealer.  The terms and  conditions of sale and payments for all Products invoiced to Dealer shall be subject to Case IH’s applicable conditions  of sale and prices as published and modified from time to time by Case IH.  Failure to make payment in accordance with  this provision may, in Case IH’s sole discretion, result in Case IH revoking the sale and repossessing the Product without  

 

11  US 6360r2      notice or formality.  Case IH reserves the right, without liability, to refuse to sell or deliver Products to Dealer when in  Case IH’s opinion Dealer’s financial condition does not warrant or support further sales or deliveries.  20.4 Equipment Relocation.  Case IH may request Dealer to transfer new Equipment to another authorized dealer to  accommodate such dealer’s sale to another Customer.  If Dealer refuses, Case IH, in its sole discretion, may decline to  pay, on Dealer’s behalf, the wholesale finance interest charges associated with that specific Equipment, and may decline  to make available to Dealer any retail sales programs for such Equipment.  20.5 Application of Money and Credits.  Any money or credits due and payable or becoming due and payable from Case IH  to Dealer may be applied in any order Case IH may determine for the satisfaction, in full or in part, of any debts, liabilities  or obligations due and payable or becoming due and payable or owing from Dealer to Case IH or its Affiliates.  21.  Negative Covenants and Compliance  21.1 Domestic Sales Only.  Without Case IH’s prior written approval, Dealer shall not sell, lease or rent Products outside of  the Domestic United States.  21.2 Retail Sales Only.  Dealer shall sell Products only to retail Customers or to other authorized dealers of Products.  As  such, except for sales to authorized Case IH dealers, Dealer may not sell any Products at wholesale, including but not  limited to sales to jobbers, jockeys, or other unauthorized dealers.  21.3 No Deceptive or Unethical Practices.  Dealer shall conduct business in a manner that will reflect favorably at all times on  Dealer, Case IH, Products, Licensed Trademarks and other authorized dealers of Products.  Dealer shall refrain from  business practices, advertisements, promotions and conduct that are unethical, deceptive, misleading, fraudulent,  confusing or would likely contravene any voluntary or involuntary advertising standard or any law.  Dealer shall not make,  directly or indirectly, any false or misleading statement or representation concerning any Product, its source, condition,  capabilities, price, or charges for the Product’s distribution, delivery, taxes or other items.  21.4 Announcements.  Dealer shall not publish public relation announcements that in any way involve or mention Case IH  without Case IH’s prior written consent.  21.5 Compliance with Federal, State and Local Laws.  Dealer shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws  and regulations governing Dealer’s operations and its ordering, sales and service of Products, including without limitation  those laws or regulations concerning safety, emissions control and customer service.  Dealer shall obtain all  governmental approvals, permits or licenses required to do business in its SSM.  21.6 Compliance With Export Laws.  Certain Products purchased by Dealer from Case IH may be subject to United States  export control laws.  Dealer agrees that it is responsible for knowing and complying with such laws.  Diversion contrary  to United States law is prohibited.  21.7 Compliance with Fraud and Anti-Corruption Laws.  (a) Dealer and its Dealer Principals represent that they have not been convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, an offense  involving fraud or corruption and that they are not now listed by any government agency as debarred,  suspended, or proposed for suspension or debarment, or otherwise ineligible for any government bid or  procurement programs.  Dealer agrees to promptly inform Case IH of any change in this representation.  (b) Dealer shall become familiar with and strictly comply with all applicable laws, statutes, regulations and codes  relating to anti-bribery and anti-corruption, including but not limited to the United States Foreign Corrupt  Practices Act and similar anti-corruption or anti-bribery laws.  Dealer shall promptly report to Case IH any  request or demand for any undue financial or other advantage of any kind received by Dealer in connection  with the performance of this Agreement.  Dealer warrants that it has no foreign public officials as direct or  indirect owners, officers or employees at the date of this Agreement, and shall immediately notify Case IH in  writing if a foreign public official becomes an officer or employee of Dealer or acquires a direct or indirect  interest in Dealer.  22.  Product Changes and Discontinuation   22.1 Product Changes and Improvements.  Case IH may make changes or improvements at any time in the specifications,  construction, color and design of Products without incurring any obligation to Dealer or Dealer’s Customers.  22.2 Product Discontinuation.  Case IH reserves the right at any time, without liability to Dealer, to discontinue the manufacture  of any and all model(s), Equipment, or Product Line(s) under the Licensed Trademarks covered by this Agreement.   Products shall be considered discontinued notwithstanding the fact that similar or identical products continue to be  manufactured or sold by CNH Industrial America LLC or its Affiliates under Trademarks other than the Licensed  Trademarks or brands for which this Agreement grants Dealer certain Product distribution rights.  For any models,  Equipment or Product Line(s) so discontinued, Case IH shall not be required to offer Dealer the right to represent a  

 

12  US 6360r2      similar model, Equipment or Product Line(s), if any, marketed, manufactured or sold by CNH Industrial America LLC or  its Affiliates under Trademarks other than the Licensed Trademarks or brand(s) listed on Schedule B.  23.  Case IH Sales of Products  23.1 Direct Sales in Dealer’s SSM.  Within Dealer’s SSM or elsewhere, Case IH reserves the unrestricted right, without liability  to Dealer, to directly sell, rent or lease Products to any Customer, person or entity, including both at wholesale or retail,  and permit such Customer, person or entity to service Products, including but not limited to the following:  (a)  governmental entities, agencies, institutions or subdivisions thereof; (b) educational and charitable institutions; (c) rental  companies; and (d) accounts classified by Case IH as Strategic Accounts or other similar designation.  24.  Licensed Trademarks  24.1 Trademark License.  Subject to and only in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Case IH grants  Dealer the right and Dealer accepts the obligation to make only Permitted Uses of the Licensed Trademarks set forth in  Section 24.2 and to refrain from engaging in Prohibited Uses of the Licensed Trademarks set forth in Section 24.3.   Dealer’s right to use the Licensed Trademarks is limited to the Permitted Uses during the term of this Agreement.  Any  unauthorized use of the Licensed Trademarks (including any of the Prohibited Uses) shall constitute an infringement of  Case IH’s rights to the Licensed Trademarks in addition to a breach of this Agreement.  In the event Dealer’s use of  Licensed Trademarks (even though a Permitted Use) is unacceptable to Case IH in its sole discretion, Dealer must  immediately cease such use of the Licensed Trademark upon notice from Case IH.  24.2 Permitted Uses.  Dealer shall and is permitted to:  (a) use the Licensed Trademarks to identify and advertise its business  at Dealer Locations in connection with the marketing, sale, distribution and service of Products under the Licensed  Trademarks; (b) use the Licensed Trademarks only in connection with the marketing, sale, distribution and service of the  Products for which Case IH has authorized them to be used; (c) identify itself (and not Case IH) as the owner of Dealer’s  business in conjunction with any use of the Licensed Trademarks, including the use thereof on leases, invoices, order  forms, receipts, and business stationery, as well as at such other locations and in the manner as Case IH may designate  in the DOG; and (d) use the Licensed Trademarks to identify itself as an authorized dealer of Products.  24.3 Prohibited Uses.  Dealer shall not:  (a) use the Licensed Trademarks (or any other Trademarks owned or licensed by  Case IH or its Affiliates) as part of its corporate or other legal name without the prior written consent of Case IH; (b)  sublicense or assign its right to use the Licensed Trademarks to any other person or entity; (c) use the Licensed  Trademarks to incur any obligation or indebtedness on behalf of Case IH; (d) manufacture or purchase objects bearing  Licensed Trademarks or Trademarks from unlicensed sources or apply, or have applied, Licensed Trademarks or  Trademarks to objects that will be offered for sale or provided as promotional items by Dealer or any third party,  specifically including but not limited to any clothing item (such as shirts, hats or other apparel), giftware, toys or other  sundry items; and (e) register, attempt to register, obtain any ownership in, or otherwise use any Internet Registration  (defined as any website, domain name, URL, internet/World Wide Web presence or feature, social media account  designations, or other electronic communications portal) whose domain name, URL or other electronic communications  portal contains, incorporates, or consists of the Licensed Trademarks or Trademarks without Case IH’s express written  consent, which may be withheld for any or no reason.    24.4 Unauthorized Internet Registrations.  In the event that Dealer registers, attempts to register, obtains any ownership in,  or otherwise uses any Internet Registration in violation of this Agreement, in addition to any rights Case IH may have  under this Agreement, Dealer hereby acknowledges and agrees that any such Internet Registration, including any  copyrights therein, shall be deemed to be the property of Case IH.  Dealer will assign, transfer or assist in the perfection  of any rights necessary to transfer said registration to Case IH with no compensation to Dealer and at no additional cost  to Case IH.  In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any ownership rights to any Internet  Registration are not automatically transferred to Case IH pursuant to this Agreement, Dealer agrees to execute any  documents deemed necessary by Case IH to give effect to this provision.  Case IH may condition approval of Dealer’s  use of any such Internet Registration on the transfer to Case IH of any and all ownership rights therein, including any  copyrights.  In the event that this Agreement expires or is terminated, Dealer shall not use or register a domain name  that includes, or in Case IH's sole discretion is confusingly similar to, a Licensed Trademark or any other Trademark.  24.5 Notice of Trademark Claims.  Dealer shall promptly notify Case IH in writing of any suspected unauthorized or infringing  use of the Licensed Trademarks, any challenge to the validity of the Licensed Trademarks, any challenge to Case IH’s  ownership of the Licensed Trademarks, any challenge to Case IH’s right to use and license others to use such Licensed  Trademarks, or any challenge to Dealer’s right to use the Licensed Trademarks.  

 

13  US 6360r2      24.6 Validity of Licensed Trademarks.  Dealer expressly understands and acknowledges that the Licensed Trademarks are  valid and serve to identify Products and those authorized by Case IH to market, sell, distribute, and service Products.   Dealer shall not directly or indirectly contest, attack, oppose, attempt to cancel or otherwise challenge in any manner or  in any forum, the validity of the Licensed Trademarks or Case IH’s ownership of, or Case IH’s right to use or license  others to use, the Licensed Trademarks, either during or after the term of this Agreement.  24.7 Ownership of Licensed Trademarks and Goodwill.  Dealer acknowledges the Licensed Trademarks are exclusively  owned by Case IH.  Dealer’s use of the Licensed Trademarks pursuant to this Agreement does not give Dealer any  ownership interest or other interest in or to the Licensed Trademarks.  Dealer shall execute any documents deemed  necessary or useful by Case IH to obtain protection for the Licensed Trademarks or to maintain their validity and  enforceability.  Any and all goodwill arising from Dealer’s use of the Licensed Trademarks shall inure solely and  exclusively to the benefit of Case IH.  Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, no monetary amount shall be  attributable to any goodwill associated with Dealer’s use of the Licensed Trademarks or the sale and service of Products.  24.8 Nonexclusive License.  This Agreement grants Dealer only a nonexclusive right and license to use the Licensed  Trademarks.  Case IH has and retains the rights to use the Licensed Trademarks itself in connection with selling Products  and services and to grant other licenses for the Licensed Trademarks and for Trademarks.  24.9 Discontinuation and Substitution of Licensed Trademarks.  Case IH reserves the right in its sole discretion to discontinue  any Licensed Trademark and to substitute or add different Licensed Trademarks for use in identifying Products or the  dealers authorized to sell or service Products.  Dealer shall implement promptly any such substitution or addition of new  Licensed Trademarks.  24.10 Copyrights.  Dealer shall not copy any aspect or portion of Case IH's website or other electronically stored information  or printed documents or publications without the express prior written consent of Case IH.  25.  Authorized Software  25.1 Software License.  Dealer acknowledges that certain Products contain imbedded computer software and related  technology (collectively, “Authorized Software”) in which Case IH owns or licenses copyrights and/or other intellectual  property rights.  During the term of this Agreement, Case IH grants Dealer a non-transferable, royalty-free license to use  Authorized Software in object code form only (“Software License”).  The Software License is limited to the sale and  service of any Product containing Authorized Software only in the manner authorized by Case IH in writing.  Except as  expressly authorized by this Agreement, Dealer may not sublicense Authorized Software to any other entity nor assign  its Software License.  This Agreement does not grant Dealer any right, title, or interest in Authorized Software anywhere  in the world except the Software License granted herein.  Dealer acknowledges that the use of any Product containing  Authorized Software may require a Software License from Case IH.  Case IH reserves the right to require all users of  Products containing Authorized Software to possess a valid license in the form prescribed by Case IH, and in such case  Dealer shall not transfer or permit the transfer or use of any Product containing Authorized Software unless the transferee  or user is subject to such valid license.  This Software License shall continue until it is terminated in accordance with this  Agreement, or for the useful life of the Product in which Authorized Software is imbedded or of which Authorized Software  is an integral part, or for the useful life of Authorized Software, whichever is shorter.  25.2 Automatic Termination.  The Software License shall automatically terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following:   (a) removal of Authorized Software from the Product for which it was obtained or authorized, (b) service by any  unauthorized person, (c) use of Authorized Software on any product other than that for which it was obtained or  authorized, or (d) any breach of this Software License by Dealer.  26.  Company Information and Case IH IP  26.1 Company Information.  Periodically, Case IH will provide Dealer with proprietary, confidential information, technical  knowledge and/or assistance, and other materials that derive value from not being generally known in the industry  (“Company Information”) that are reasonably necessary for the distribution, sale, promotion and service of Products.   Case IH has sole discretion to determine what information it provides to Dealer is Company Information.  Dealer agrees  that Company Information remains the property of Case IH.  Dealer must take commercially reasonable measures, but  in any event no less strict than the measures Dealer uses with its own confidential information, to maintain the  confidentiality of Company Information and to ensure that all Company Information is used only to sell and service  Products in accordance with this Agreement.  Dealer may disclose Company Information only to those of its employees  who will need it and must take all necessary measures to ensure that those persons do not reveal Company Information  to any third parties without the prior written authorization of Case IH.  Dealer shall be responsible and liable to Case IH  for any breach of this provision by its employees, agents or representatives.  

 

14  US 6360r2      26.2 Return of Company Information.  Dealer acknowledges that Case IH provides Company Information to Dealer for use by  Dealer pursuant to this Agreement.  Therefore, upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, Dealer  shall immediately return to Case IH all Company Information in any form.  26.3 No Reverse Engineering.  Dealer shall not engage in, cause to be engaged in, or permit any reverse engineering of  Authorized Software, Products, or component parts thereof.  “Reverse engineering” is defined as attempting through  analysis of Products or component parts thereof to determine their functionality and thereby gain the ability to alter or  reproduce that functionality.  26.4 Right to Use Case IH IP.  Dealer shall use Case IH IP only in accordance with the provisions of and for the purposes  contemplated by this Agreement and in accordance with any procedures that Case IH may establish for use of Case IH  IP.  27.  Term and Termination  27.1 Term of Agreement and Renewal.  This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue to the Expiration  Date (“Term”).  The Expiration Date of this Agreement shall be extended for additional successive five (5) year periods  unless, at least ninety (90) days prior to the Expiration Date or the expiration date of any subsequent extension period,  either party notifies the other of its intention not to extend.  Upon such notification not to extend, this Agreement shall  expire on the Expiration Date or at the expiration date of any extension period.  27.2 Replacement Agreement.  In the event Case IH offers to all authorized dealers in the state of Dealer’s Primary Location  a new dealer agreement or an amendment to this Agreement (“Replacement Agreement”), Case IH may terminate this  Agreement at any time by providing Dealer with at least one hundred eighty (180) days’ prior written notice and shall  furnish Dealer a copy of the Replacement Agreement with such notice.  Dealer’s return to Case IH of an executed  Replacement Agreement shall not give rise to any repurchase rights and obligations provided for in Section 29.  27.3 Breach.   (a) Except where termination of the Agreement due to Dealer’s breach is allowed immediately pursuant to Section  27.4, and except as stated in Sections 27.3(b) and (c), in the event that either Dealer or Case IH fails to fulfill  any of their responsibilities under this Agreement, the other party may terminate this Agreement by providing  ninety (90) days’ written notice listing the reasons for termination, within which period the other party will have  sixty (60) days to rectify the identified breach and avoid termination.     (b) If Dealer breaches Section 7.2, Case IH may, in its sole discretion, terminate the Agreement upon ninety (90)  days’ advance written notice to Dealer.  However, during this ninety (90)-day period, Dealer may cure its  breach of Section 7.2 by providing Case IH, within sixty (60) days of Case IH’s notice to Dealer, a written plan  to return to compliance with Section 7.2 within twelve (12) months from the date of Case IH’s notice.   Thereafter, if Dealer fails to perform such submitted plan, Case IH may terminate the Agreement with thirty  (30) days’ written notice.   (c) If Dealer is in breach of Section 9.1(a), Case IH may terminate Dealer for such default only after providing  Dealer with written notice and a twelve (12)-month period within which Dealer may cure such default to Case  IH’s sole satisfaction.    (d) A breach by Dealer of any other written agreements between Dealer and Case IH or its Affiliates that is due  to fraud committed by Dealer, shall also be considered a breach under this Agreement allowing Case IH to  immediately terminate the Agreement.   (e) As an additional or alternative remedy for any breach by Dealer of the Agreement, Case IH, in its sole  discretion and after providing Dealer with an opportunity to cure said breach as provided in Sections 27.3(a),  (b) or (c), may amend Schedule D to remove authorization for the Dealer Location at which such breach  occurred.  In such event, Dealer shall cease all activities related to the display, stocking, sales and service of  Products at such Dealer Location, including the use of Licensed Trademarks, and Case IH will repurchase  new Parts and Signs located only at such Dealer Location as provided in Sections 29.1(b) and (c).  27.4 Immediate Termination.  Case IH may terminate this Agreement immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following  events:   (a) Dealer Financial Defaults:  (i) Dealer’s default in the payment when due of any obligations to Case IH or any  of its Affiliates, including but not limited to CNH Industrial Capital America LLC (“CNH Capital”); (ii) Dealer’s  default under any chattel mortgage or other security agreement between Dealer and Case IH, any of its  Affiliates or any other lender or financing entity; or (iii) the refusal or failure of Dealer upon demand to account  to Case IH or any of its Affiliates for the proceeds of the sale of Products for which Dealer is indebted to Case  IH or such Affiliates;  

 

15  US 6360r2       (b) Loss of Wholesale Credit Line:  the termination (or suspension where such suspension continues for more  than sixty (60) calendar days), of any of Dealer’s significant wholesale lines of credit for the purchase of new  Products;   (c) Insolvency:  (i) the filing of a voluntary or involuntary petition in bankruptcy by or against Dealer; (ii) the making  of an assignment by Dealer for the benefit of creditors; (iii) a closeout or sale of a substantial part of Dealer’s  assets related to the business; (iv) the commencement of dissolution, receivership or liquidation proceedings  by or against Dealer; (v) the insolvency of Dealer; or (vi) the levy of a writ of attachment or execution against  Dealer;   (d) Change in Dealer Entity, Control, Ownership or Management:  without the prior written consent of Case IH:  (i)  any change in Dealer’s legal form or entity; (ii) any change in Dealer’s control, ownership or management (as  defined in Section 4.3) listed in Schedule A; or (iii) any assignment or attempted assignment by Dealer of this  Agreement;   (e) Death or Incapacity:  if Dealer fails to provide Case IH with an acceptable ownership or management  succession plan as set forth in Section 4.4 upon the death or incapacity of any Dealer Principal;   (f) Misrepresented or False Information:  Dealer or anyone acting on its behalf has:  (i) submitted false records,  contracts, statements, reports or documents to Case IH or any of its Affiliates, including CNH Capital; (ii)  submitted any false or fraudulent documents for Dealer Claims or in support thereof; (iii) knowingly accepted  any payment from Case IH for any work not performed by Dealer in accordance with the provisions of this  Agreement or the DOG; or (iv) submitted false information in applying for appointment as an authorized dealer  of Products;   (g) Failure to Operate:  failure to operate any Dealer Location in the normal course of business for seven (7)  consecutive calendar days;   (h) Criminal and/or Tortious Conduct:  Dealer or any Dealer Principal has pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a  felony or any other violation of law that in Case IH’s opinion affects adversely the operation or business of  Dealer, or the good name, goodwill or reputation of Case IH, Products, Licensed Trademarks, Dealer, or other  authorized dealers of Products;   (i) Dealer Closure/Loss of License:  (i) a permanent closure of any Dealer Location without the prior written  consent of Case IH; or (ii) the revocation, suspension or other invalidation of any Dealer license, permit or  authorization necessary to conduct business pursuant to this Agreement;   (j) Inspection/Audit Refusal:  any failure by Dealer to permit Case IH to inspect or audit Dealer’s inventory or  business and financial records pursuant to Section 16.4;   (k) Detrimental Conduct:  any conduct by Dealer or any Dealer Principal which in the sole discretion of Case IH:   (i) is injurious or detrimental to Dealer’s Customers, the public welfare, other authorized dealers of Products,  or the reputation of Case IH, Products and the Licensed Trademarks; (ii) is unbecoming of a reputable business  person; (iii) is abusive or threatening to any Case IH employee; or (iv) evidences a disagreement between any  Dealer Principals that in Case IH’s opinion adversely affects the operation of Dealer or the good name, goodwill  or reputation of Case IH, Products, Licensed Trademarks, or Dealer;   (l) Breach of Confidentiality:  any misuse or unauthorized disclosure of Case IH IP, Company Information or  Authorized Software;   (m) Revocation of Guaranty:  the withdrawal or revocation of a guaranty of Dealer’s indebtedness to Case IH or its  Affiliates by one or more personal or corporate guarantors;   (n) Incurable Breach:  any breach of the Agreement that is incapable of being remedied by an affirmative present  action by the Dealer;   (o) Repetitive Breach:  breach of the Agreement by Dealer for which it has received notice by Case IH of that  same type of breach on at least two (2) prior separate and distinct occasions;   (p) Unauthorized Location:  any breach of Section 12.2 of the Agreement.  27.5 Case IH’s Exercise of Termination Rights.  Case IH may exercise its termination rights under Sections 27.3 and 27.4  without regard to the performance of other authorized dealers or to the circumstances under which Case IH has  terminated or refrained from terminating the sales and service agreements of other authorized dealers.  27.6 Termination At Will.  This Agreement may be terminated at any time at will, without cause, upon sixty (60) days’ written  notice by Dealer to Case IH, or as mutually agreed upon in writing by both Parties.  

 

16  US 6360r2      28.  Effect of Termination or Expiration  28.1 Dealer’s Obligations.  Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, Dealer shall cease to operate or represent  itself as an authorized dealer of Products under the Licensed Trademarks, and shall promptly:  (a) cease using the  Licensed Trademarks and remove from Dealer Locations and vehicles all signs or advertising displays that bear the  Licensed Trademarks; (b) remove and discontinue the use of, and cause any third party to remove, any identification  and any promotion or advertising that associates Dealer with Products, the Licensed Trademarks, or Case IH; and (c) at  Case IH’s request, provide to Case IH all sales records, mailing lists, customer lists, service history records, microfiche,  catalogs, registrations and any other material of any kind relating to the promotion, marketing, sale, operation or servicing  of Products covered by this Agreement.  If Dealer fails to promptly comply with any of its obligations upon the termination  or expiration of this Agreement, including but not limited to Dealer’s obligations under this section, Case IH may take  steps, as it deems necessary in its sole discretion, to effect Dealer’s compliance with such obligations or the same result  as would be realized by Dealer’s compliance, and Dealer shall reimburse Case IH for all costs and expenses, including  attorney's fees, incurred by Case IH in effecting or enforcing such compliance.  28.2 Pending Orders.  Termination or expiration of this Agreement shall relieve Case IH of any obligation to make any further  shipments of Products, and Case IH may without liability cancel any of Dealer’s unshipped orders for Products.  For any  Products which Case IH may ship after termination or notice thereof, Case IH may require payment prior to shipment.  28.3 Financial Obligations.  Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, all indebtedness of Dealer shall become  immediately due and payable to Case IH, and Dealer shall promptly pay Case IH all sums owed by Dealer.  Final  settlement of Dealer’s account with Case IH shall not be made until Dealer complies with all requirements of this  Agreement.  28.4 Continued Market Presence.  In advance of the effective date of termination, the scheduled Expiration Date or the  expiration of any extension period of this Agreement, Case IH may consummate arrangements to appoint a replacement  authorized dealer for Dealer’s SSM.  28.5 Post-Termination Transactions.  Any business relations or transactions between the Parties after expiration or  termination of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of the expiration or termination of this Agreement or in any  manner reinstate the Parties’ contractual relationship, or establish any new contractual relationship, and all such relations  shall be governed by terms and conditions identical to the relevant provisions of this Agreement unless the Parties  execute a new agreement superseding this Agreement.  28.6 Pre-Termination Warranty Service.  Case IH will reimburse Dealer for all Warranty Service claims performed prior to the  expiration or termination of this Agreement that meet the requirements of the DOG.  29.  Inventory Repurchase and Return Obligations  29.1 Items Subject to Repurchase.  Within thirty (30) days after the termination or expiration of this Agreement, either Case  IH or Dealer may request in writing the return for repurchase of all of the following items originally purchased from Case  IH by Dealer, on the terms specified herein, and Dealer shall return such items to Case IH as follows:   (a) Equipment.    (i) Equipment Eligible for Repurchase.  New, undamaged, salable, current, complete and unused  Equipment, including attachments, purchased from Case IH and delivered to Dealer within twenty- four (24) months of the date this Agreement terminates or expires (“Repurchasable Equipment”).   For purposes of this Section, “current” means the model or series of Equipment listed in Case IH’s  price book or price list at the date of termination or expiration of the Agreement.  Case IH will only  repurchase separate attachments that were not previously installed on Equipment and which were  invoiced separately to Dealer.    (ii) Equipment Repurchase Price.  Repurchasable Equipment shall be repurchased at the price paid by  Dealer (A) not including transportation costs actually paid or incurred by Dealer for initial delivery,  (B) less any discounts which may have been allowed or paid thereon by Case IH, (C) adjusted where  appropriate to account for any damage or weathering.  Case IH shall not be obligated to reimburse  Dealer’s initial costs for unloading, set up, or preparation of Repurchasable Equipment.   (b) Parts.    (i) Parts Eligible for Repurchase.  New, undamaged, salable, complete and unused Parts purchased  from Case IH by Dealer, that are listed as of the date of termination or expiration of the Agreement  in Case IH’s then current Price List and not identified as discontinued in such Price List  (“Repurchasable Parts”).  Repurchasable Parts must be in original Case IH packaging with their  original authorized Case IH identification label and must be properly identified prior to shipment to  

 

17  US 6360r2      Case IH for repurchase.  Case IH specifically excludes from repurchase Parts that:  (A) have a limited  shelf life or contain flammable or hazardous materials; (B) are direct shipped from a supplier other  than Case IH; (C) have an altered or counterfeited identification label; (D) are in broken packaging;  (E) are not in correct order multiples; (F) are coded non-returnable in the current parts Price List; or  (G) are common service or ‘maintenance’ items, rather than repair parts, such as oil, filters, fluids,  lubricants, tires, batteries, tracks, bucket edges and teeth.    (ii) Parts Repurchase Price.  Repurchasable Parts shall be repurchased at the then current dealer price  (less discounts and freight), less a restocking charge as set forth in the Parts Return Policy.      (iii) Merchandise Items.  ‘Merchandise’ items such as clothing, toys, binders, gloves, etc., are not eligible  for repurchase.   (c) Signs.    (i) Signs Eligible for Repurchase.  External flag mast, pole or monument sign purchased from a vendor  authorized by Case IH that displays the Licensed Trademarks or any other Trademarks, excluding  any building fascia (“Repurchasable Signs”).    (ii) Sign Repurchase Price.  Repurchasable Signs shall be repurchased at the amount paid by Dealer,  less an annual depreciation of twenty-five percent (25%).  29.2 Return Procedures.  Within sixty (60) days after the date of the written request made pursuant to Section 29.1, Dealer  shall return to Case IH all items subject to repurchase or required to be returned pursuant to this Agreement.  All items  returned to Case IH shall be identified as required by Case IH, packed, boxed, crated and loaded by Dealer and shipped  at Dealer’s expense and risk of loss to the destination or destinations specified by Case IH.  The procedure for the  repurchase of Repurchasable Parts shall be further subject to the Parts Return Policy issued by Case IH and in effect  on the date of termination or expiration of the Agreement.  Upon receipt of returned items, Case IH shall inspect them  and issue credit to Dealer for all such items returned that meet the requirements specified in this Agreement and the  DOG, less any amounts owed to Case IH or its Affiliates by Dealer.  Any items returned to Case IH facilities that are not  properly returnable as prescribed by this Agreement, shall be, at Dealer’s option, either destroyed or returned to Dealer  at its cost.  Dealer shall transfer all returned items by warranty bills of sale satisfactory to Case IH, if so requested.  29.3 Conditions Precedent to Payment.  Any costs incurred by Case IH in discharging all or any part of Dealer’s obligations  under this Agreement, including but not limited to Dealer’s obligations to cease all use of the Licensed Trademarks or to  pack, load and ship Parts to Case IH, shall be deducted from any amount owed by Case IH to Dealer.  Dealer shall not  be entitled to payment or credit for returned items until Dealer has complied with all applicable laws, rules, regulations  and other legal requirements governing the bulk transfer of inventory or similar protection of creditors.  Case IH shall  have the right to withhold from the price of any items repurchased pursuant to this section a sum sufficient to discharge  any liens or encumbrances against such items and to discharge such liens or encumbrances.  Dealer shall execute such  documents and take any additional action requested by Case IH to transfer ownership of returned items, free and clear  of any claims, liens or encumbrances.  29.4 Other Return Items.  Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, Dealer shall return to Case IH any materials (such  as sales promotion, advertising and training materials, tools and signs) provided without charge to Dealer by Case IH or  any predecessor.    30.  Limitation of Liability  30.1 Dealer Responsibility for Operating Capital.  This Agreement contemplates that Dealer, as an independent business,  shall obtain on its own the capital investment necessary to operate its business.  Nothing in this Agreement shall impose  any liability on Case IH in connection with Dealer's operations under this Agreement or otherwise, or for any expenditure  made or incurred by Dealer in preparation for performance or in performance of Dealer's responsibilities under this  Agreement.  30.2 Disclaimer of Consequential Damages.  The Parties both understand and agree that this Agreement is of a limited  duration, and therefore, except as provided herein, neither party shall be liable to the other for any damages caused by  the termination or expiration of this Agreement, whether based upon loss of anticipated sales or prospective profits,  expenditures, investments, leases, property improvements or other matters related to the business of the Parties.  The  damages to which either party may be entitled for breach of this Agreement are limited to actual out-of-pocket expenses  incurred as a direct result of the breach.    30.3 Waiver of Punitive Damages.  The Parties hereby waive, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any right or claim for any  punitive or exemplary damages against the other and agree that if there is a dispute with the other that each party shall  be limited to the recovery of actual damages sustained by it.  

 

18  US 6360r2      30.4 No Group Litigation.  The Parties agree that any and all dispute resolution proceedings between them, including litigation,  arising from or related to this Agreement shall be conducted on an individual basis only.  Neither Party shall commence  any dispute resolution with a third-party against the other, or join with any third party in any dispute resolution involving  Case IH and Dealer.  Neither of the Parties shall attempt to consolidate or otherwise combine in any manner a dispute  resolution proceeding involving Case IH or Dealer with another dispute resolution proceeding of any kind.  30.5 Limitations Period.  All claims for any breach of this Agreement, and all claims arising out of the relationship between the  Parties established by this Agreement, shall be made within two (2) years from the date such claim accrued.  31.  Indemnification  31.1 Indemnification By Case IH.   (a) Licensed Trademarks.  If Case IH reasonably determines that Dealer has used the Licensed Trademarks in  accordance with this Agreement, Case IH shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Dealer from all loss,  cost, liability, and expense arising out of any claim, suit or demand regarding Dealer’s use of the Licensed  Trademarks.  If Case IH, in its sole discretion, determines that Dealer has not used the Licensed Trademarks  in accordance with this Agreement, Dealer shall bear the cost of such defense, judgment or settlement.   (b) Authorized Software.  Case IH shall defend, indemnify, and hold Dealer harmless from all loss, cost, liability,  and expense arising out of any claim that Authorized Software used in accordance with its documentation  infringes any valid patent, copyright, trade secret, or other enforceable proprietary right of any third party.   Should any Authorized Software become (or in Case IH’s opinion be likely to become) subject to such a claim,  Dealer will permit Case IH, at Case IH’s option and expense to (a) procure for Dealer or Dealer’s Customers  the right to continue to use Authorized Software or (b) modify the allegedly infringing Authorized Software so  that it becomes non-infringing.  Case IH’s obligations under this Section will not apply if Authorized Software  is modified without Case IH’s consent.   (c) Case IH IP.  Except as otherwise provided in this Section with respect to Authorized Software and Licensed  Trademarks, Case IH will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Dealer from all loss, cost, liability, and expense  arising out of any claim based on an allegation that any Product infringes a valid patent, copyright, or trademark  or misappropriates any protectable and enforceable trade secret.  Case IH shall have no obligations under this  provision for any Product that has been the subject of unauthorized modifications by Dealer or any third party  or for infringement that results from the use of intellectual property other than Case IH IP in conjunction with  Case IH IP that would otherwise not be infringing.  If any Product becomes, or in Case IH’s opinion is likely to  become, subject to such a claim of infringement, Case IH will, at its expense and at its option, either procure  the right for Dealer and Dealer’s Customers to continue using the infringing Product(s) or replace or modify the  Case IH Product(s) so that they are no longer infringing.  Upon failure of the foregoing provisions, Case IH  may, at its option, refund the purchase price for the infringing Product(s) less a reasonable allowance for use.   This section states the entire liability of Case IH for infringement by any Product.   (d) Dealer Cooperation.  In the event of any litigation relating to Dealer’s use of the Licensed Trademarks,  Authorized Software, or Case IH IP, Dealer shall promptly notify Case IH of such litigation and shall execute  any and all documents and undertake such acts as may, in the opinion of Case IH, be necessary or useful to  carry out such defense or prosecution, including becoming a nominal party to any legal action.  Except to the  extent that such litigation is the result of Dealer’s use of the Licensed Trademarks, Authorized Software, or  Case IH IP in a manner inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Case IH agrees to  reimburse Dealer for its out-of-pocket costs in undertaking such acts.   (e) Control of Litigation.  Dealer acknowledges that Case IH has the right to direct and control any administrative  proceeding or litigation involving the Licensed Trademarks, Authorized Software, or Case IH IP, including any  settlement thereof.  Case IH agrees to consult with Dealer regarding any settlement in which Dealer would be  required to financially participate and to obtain Dealer’s consent to any such settlement, which consent will not  be unreasonably withheld.  Case IH has the right, but not the obligation, to take action against uses by others  that may constitute infringement of the Licensed Trademarks, Authorized Software or Case IH IP.  If Dealer  fails to notify Case IH promptly of any litigation or refuses to give Case IH sole control of the defense and/or  prosecution of such litigation and all settlement negotiations, Case IH will be relieved of its obligations under  this Section.  31.2 Indemnification by Dealer.  Dealer agrees to defend, hold harmless and indemnify Case IH, its Affiliates and their  respective shareholders, directors, officers, agents, employees, successors and assigns from and against any and all  claims, damages, demands, settlements, judgments, legal actions, liabilities, costs and expenses of any nature, including  

 

19  US 6360r2      without limitation, attorney's fees and court costs, resulting from the acts and/or omissions of Dealer, including but not  limited to:  (i) Dealer’s defrauding of or misrepresentations to customers; (ii) Dealer’s actions in violation of Sections 5.3,  5.4, 5.5, 10.1(d), 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.5, 14.2, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 15.6, 21.3, 21.5, 21.6, and 21.7; or (iii) Dealer’s  negligent or improper, or alleged negligent or improper, repair or servicing of Products, whether such actions occur during  or after the Term of this Agreement.  32.  General Provisions  32.1 Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the state of Dealer’s  Primary Location, without regard to such state’s conflicts of laws rules and except to the extent governed by the United  States Trademark Act of 1946 (Lanham Act), the Copyright Act, and the Patent Act.  32.2 Consent to Jurisdiction and Venue.  Dealer irrevocably submits itself to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal court of  the Milwaukee Division of the Eastern District of Wisconsin for the purpose of any suit, action, or other proceeding arising  out of or relating to this Agreement, or of any of the transactions contemplated thereby, and irrevocably agrees that all  claims in respect of such suit, action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such federal court, provided that  Case IH may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for interim protection or equitable relief such as an interlocutory  or interim injunction.  If the federal court of the Eastern District of Wisconsin lacks jurisdiction for any reason to hear such  claims, Dealer irrevocably submits itself to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Circuit Court of Racine County, Wisconsin.   By execution and delivery of this Agreement, Dealer irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent it may effectively do so, and  agrees not to assert, by way of motion, as a defense, or otherwise, in any such suit, action, or proceeding, any claim that  it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of the above-named courts for any reason whatsoever.  The Parties agree  that a final judgment (as to which all appeals have been exhausted or the time within which such appeals may be made  has expired) in any such suit, action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in any other jurisdiction by  suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law.    32.3 Compliance With Local Laws.  The rights and obligations of the Parties to this Agreement may be subject to certain laws,  orders, regulations, directions, restrictions, and limitations of governments and governmental agencies having jurisdiction  over the Parties.  If a change in any such law, order, regulation, direction, or restriction (including any limitation,  appropriation, seizure, or interpretation thereof) shall, in the judgment of either party, substantially alter the relationship  between the Parties, this Agreement, or the advantages derived from the Parties’ relationship, either party may request  the other party to modify this Agreement.  If, within thirty (30) days after such a request has been made, the Parties are  unable to agree upon a mutually satisfactory modification of this Agreement, then the adversely affected party may  terminate this Agreement on fifteen (15) days’ notice given to the other party.  32.4 Information Sharing.  Case IH shall be allowed to share information regarding Dealer, including but not limited to Dealer’s  financial and ownership information, with any of Case IH’s Affiliates.  32.5 Dealer Relationship to Case IH.  The Parties are independent businesses and neither has any fiduciary obligation to the  other, and Dealer is an independent retailer which purchases Products for resale for Dealer’s principal benefit.  Nothing  in this Agreement shall be construed as constituting Dealer to be an employee, franchisee, agent or legal representative  of Case IH for any purpose whatsoever.  Dealer has no right or authority, express or implied, to assume or create any  obligation or responsibility on behalf of or in the name of Case IH, or to bind Case IH in any manner.  32.6 Entire Agreement.  This Agreement, together with the DOG and any changes thereto issued by Case IH from time to  time, is and shall be deemed to be the complete and final expression of the agreement between the Parties as to the  matters herein contained and provided for and supersedes all previous agreements between the Parties pertaining to  such matters except for the Agreement to Grant Commercial Application Equipment Distribution Rights between the  Parties.  IT IS CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD THAT NO PROMISE OR REPRESENTATION NOT CONTAINED HEREIN  WAS AN INDUCEMENT TO EITHER PARTY OR WAS RELIED UPON BY EITHER PARTY IN ENTERING INTO THIS  AGREEMENT.  32.7 Execution and Modification.  Except as expressly provided for herein, this Agreement may not be executed, amended or  altered, or any of its provisions waived on behalf of Case IH, except in writing, signed by Case IH’s Director of Network  Development or other authorized director in a similar capacity.  32.8 Severability.  In the event any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable under the law, this Agreement  shall be enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by such law, without invalidating the remainder of this Agreement,  or invalidating the effect of such portion of this Agreement elsewhere.  32.9 Assignment.   (a) By Dealer.  In view of the personal nature of this Agreement, the rights, privileges and obligations conferred  on Dealer under this Agreement are not transferable, assignable or salable by Dealer without the prior written  

 

20  US 6360r2      consent of Case IH, and no property right or interest, direct or indirect, is sold, conveyed or transferred to  Dealer under this Agreement.  Any attempt by Dealer to assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement  without Case IH’s written consent shall be null and void.   (b) By Case IH.  Upon written notice to Dealer, Case IH may assign this Agreement and any rights and obligations  thereunder to any Affiliate of Case IH or to any entity that succeeds to the interests of Case IH.  32.10 Waiver of Default.  The waiver by Case IH of any default, or the failure of Case IH to exercise any of its rights, under this  Agreement or otherwise shall not act as a waiver of such default or any subsequent default or a waiver of any of Case  IH’s rights hereunder.  32.11 Headings.  The headings of sections and subsections in this Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only  and shall not in any way affect the construction, meaning or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement, and shall  not be deemed or construed in any way to limit the meaning of such sections.  32.12 Interpretation.  This Agreement is being entered into by and among competent and sophisticated parties who are  experienced in business matters.  Therefore, any language in this Agreement deemed to be ambiguous by a court of law  will not be construed against any particular party as the drafter of the language.  32.13 Notice, Approval and Consent.  Any notice, approval or consent required or allowed under this Agreement shall be given  in writing and, without prejudice to other forms of actual service, shall be considered as served upon being mailed in a  properly sealed envelope with first class, certified or registered postage prepaid.  Notices to Case IH shall be addressed  to the Case IH Regional Dealer Development Manager for Dealer’s assigned region and shall be delivered or mailed to  CNH Industrial America LLC, 621 State Street, Racine, Wisconsin 53402.  Notices to Dealer shall be delivered or mailed  to any person designated in Schedule A or to Dealer at Dealer’s Primary Location.  32.14 Survival.  The Parties’ obligations in the following sections shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement:   5.5, 10.1(f), 16.6, 17.4, 24.4, 26.1, 26.2, 28.1, 28.3, 28.6, 29.1, 29.2, 29.3, 29.4, 30.2, 30.3, 30.4, 30.5, 31.1, 31.2, 32.1,  32.2, and 32.3.  32.15 Review by Counsel.  Dealer acknowledges that it has had an adequate opportunity to review this Agreement and consult  with legal counsel of its own choosing regarding the content and meaning of this Agreement.       

 

21  US 6360r2      IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have duly executed this Agreement on the dates written below:    Dealer  Dealer Name   Titan Machinery Inc. DBA Heartland Agriculture          ______________________________________________________   By     ______________________________________________________   Title (authorized owner, officer, partner, president)     ______________________________________________________   Date     ______________________________________________________   Signature of Other Partner(s) or Owner(s)       Case IH  CNH Industrial America LLC          By        Director, Case IH Network Development    Title            Date               

 

SCHEDULE A Agricultural Equipment Sales and Service Agreement CNH Industrial America LLC Business Structure Dealer Conducts Business Under: DEALER LEGAL INFORMATION, OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Legal Entity Name: Titan Machinery Inc. Trade (DBA) Name: Heartland Agriculture Primary Location Address: 3836 West Highway 30, Grand Island, NE  68803 (Street, City, State and Zip Code) Corporation State of Organization: Delaware Name Percent of Ownership Publicly Traded Corporation B.J. Knutson COO Name Title Mark Kalvoda CFO David Meyer CEO      Management (person(s) responsible for key aspects of day to day operations of Dealer): Owners of Dealer (individual(s) having a financial interest in Dealer): 

 

SCHEDULE B Agricultural Equipment Sales and Service Agreement CNH Industrial America LLC Legal Entity Name: Trade (DBA) Name: Primary Location Address: SPS SSL LT AG FW GH HF DT SF FT AS PT TF SC CT TS SL Dealer City Dealer  State 60 HP &  Under  Plus  Case IH  Scouts 2WD  Tractors  above 60  HP 4WD Combine H&F Yield Till Strip Till Pull Fert. Air Seed Pull Spray Floater Sugar- cane Cotton SP Spray* Skid Steer Grand Island NE X X (Street, City, State and Zip Code) PRODUCTS & LICENSED TRADEMARKS Titan Machinery Inc. Heartland Agriculture 3836 West Highway 30, Grand Island, NE  68803 AUTHORIZED PRODUCT LINE(S) *Dealer may sell to both commercial end users and grower end users in counties where Dealer has 100% SSM assignment (as shown on Schedule C); however Dealer may sell to only commercial  end users in counties where Dealer has less than 100% SSM assignment. Date Authorized Licensed Trademark(s):  Case IH, Case Construction, CNH Industrial Parts TOTAL AG Director, Network Development  

 

SCHEDULE C Agricultural Equipment Sales and Service Agreement CNH Industrial America LLC Legal Entity Name: Trade (DBA) Name: Primary Location Address: LT AL AG FW GH HF DT SF FT AS PT TF SC CT TS SL Dealer Code Dealer City, Province County Assignment PR 2WD Tractors < 59 HP  2WD Tractors  60-139 HP 2WD Tractors  > 60 HP 4WD Combine H&F Yield Till Strip Till Pull Fert. Air Seed Pull Sprayer Floater Sugar-cane Cotton SP  Sprayer Skid Steer 062049C Grand Island, NE Adams CO 40% 40% Boulder CO 100% 100% Eagle CO 100% 100% Garfield CO 100% 100% Gilpin CO 100% 100% Grand CO 100% 100% Jackson CO 100% 100% Larimer CO 100% 100% Logan CO 100% 100% Moffat CO 100% 100% Morgan CO 100% 100% Phillips CO 40% 40% Rio Blanco CO 100% 100% Routt CO 100% 100% Sedgwick CO 40% 40% Summit CO 100% 100% Washington CO 55% 55% Weld CO 100% 100% Yuma CO 40% 40% Antelope NE 100% 100% Blaine NE 100% 100% Boone NE 100% 100% Brown NE 100% 100% Burt NE 100% 100% Cass NE 100% 100% Cherry NE 100% 100% Colfax NE 55% 55% Cuming NE 100% 100% Dawes NE 100% 100% Fillmore NE 100% 100% Gage NE 100% 100% Hamilton NE 100% 100% Holt NE 55% 55% Jefferson NE 100% 100% Johnson NE 85% 85% Keya Paha NE 70% 70% Loup NE 100% 100% Madison NE 70% 70% Nance NE 85% 85% Nemaha NE 70% 70% Otoe NE 100% 100% Pawnee NE 70% 70% Pierce NE 100% 100% Platte NE 40% 40% Polk NE 85% 85% Richardson NE 40% 40% Rock NE 40% 40% Saline NE 100% 100% Sarpy NE 100% 100% Seward NE 100% 100% Sheridan NE 100% 100% Stanton NE 85% 85% SALES AND SERVICE MARKET OF RESPONSIBILITY Titan Machinery Inc. Heartland Agriculture 3836 West Highway 30, Grand Island, NE  68803 (Street, City, Province and Postal Code) The chart below identifies, by Product Line,  the percentage portion of the market of industry unit sales within the geographic area for which the Dealer has sales and service responsibility.  EX:  If the Dealer is assigned 50% of the industry sales volume in county "X" in which 100 units  of a given product line is sold, then the Dealer's SSM for that Product Line is 50% of the 100  units, or 50 units. Product Lines and County SSM Assignment 

 

SCHEDULE C Agricultural Equipment Sales and Service Agreement CNH Industrial America LLC Legal Entity Name: Trade (DBA) Name: Primary Location Address: LT AL AG FW GH HF DT SF FT AS PT TF SC CT TS SL SALES AND SERVICE MARKET OF RESPONSIBILITY Titan Machinery Inc. Heartland Agriculture 3836 West Highway 30, Grand Island, NE  68803 (Street, City, Province and Postal Code) The chart below identifies, by Product Line,  the percentage portion of the market of industry unit sales within the geographic area for which the Dealer has sales and service responsibility.  EX:  If the Dealer is assigned 50% of the industry sales volume in county "X" in which 100 units  of a given product line is sold, then the Dealer's SSM for that Product Line is 50% of the 100  units, or 50 units. Product Lines and County SSM Assignment Thayer NE 100% 100% York NE 100% 100% Nate Burgers, Director Network Development Date 

 

SCHEDULE D Agricultural Equipment Sales and Service Agreement CNH Industrial America LLC Legal Entity Name: Trade (DBA) Name: Type Street Address City ST Zip Code Equipment, Parts  & Service Parts Only Parts &  Service  Only Set-up  Facility Corp  Office GSC Dual  Location Primary 3836 West Highway 30 Grand Island NE 68803 X Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Date DEALER LOCATIONS Director, Network Development Titan Machinery Inc. Heartland Agriculturea104-revision1tocaseihag

US 6370  1  REVISION 1 TO THE CASE IH  AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT  SALES & SERVICE AGREEMENT  THIS IS A REVISION to the Case IH Sales and Service Agreement (“Agreement”) between CNH Industrial America  LLC (“Case IH”) and Titan Machinery Inc. (“Dealer”) dated May 31, 2017.  Revised Schedules:  A Dealer Legal Information, Ownership and Management  X B Products & Licensed Trademarks  X C Sales and Service Market of Responsibility  D Dealer Locations  Purpose for Revision:       Effective Date  Dealer Titan Machinery Inc.  Dealer Name  By  CEO  Title (authorized owner, officer, partner, president)  Date  Case IH CNH Industrial America LLC  By  Director, Network Development  Title  Date  This is a Revision to the   Sales & Service Agreement  • Amending Schedules B and C to revise the assignments for the application equipment This Revision also amends the    Letter Agreement for SP Sprayers  executed on 5/31/2017 to delete the restriction on sales to commercial end users.   

 

SCHEDULE B Agricultural Equipment Sales and Service Agreement CNH Industrial America LLC Legal Entity Name: Trade (DBA) Name: Primary Location Address: SPS SSL LT AG FW GH HF DT SF FT AS PT TF SC CT TS SL Dealer City Dealer  State 60 HP &  Under  Plus  Case IH  Scouts 2WD  Tractors  above 60  HP 4WD Combine H&F Yield Till Strip Till Pull Fert. Air Seed Pull Spray Floater Sugar- cane Cotton SP Spray* Skid Steer (Street, City, State and Zip Code) PRODUCTS & LICENSED TRADEMARKS Titan Machinery Inc. Titan Machinery Inc. AUTHORIZED PRODUCT LINE(S) * SP Sprayer sales are permitted to commercial end users and grower end users. Date Authorized Licensed Trademark(s):  Case IH, Case Construction, CNH Industrial Parts TOTAL AG Director, Network Development  

 

SCHEDULE C Agricultural Equipment Sales and Service Agreement CNH Industrial America LLC Legal Entity Name: Trade (DBA) Name: Primary Location Add LT AL AG FW GH HF DT SF FT AS PT TF SC CT TS SL Dealer Code Dealer City, State County Assignment ST 2WD Tractors < 59 HP  2WD Tractors  60-139 HP 2WD Tractors  > 60 HP 4WD Combine H&F Yield Till Strip Till Pull Fert. Air Seed Pull Sprayer Floater Sugar-cane Cotton SP  Sprayer Skid Steer Director Network Development Date SALES AND SERVICE MARKET OF RESPONSIBILITY Titan Machinery Inc. Titan Machinery Inc. (Street, City, State and Zip Code) The chart below identifies, by Product Line,  the percentage portion of the market of industry unit sales within the geographic area for which the Dealer has sales and service responsibility.  EX:  If the Dealer is assigned 50% of the industry sales volume in  county "X" in which 100 units of a given product line is sold, then the  Dealer's SSM for that Product Line is 50% of the 100 units, or 50  units. Product Lines and County SSM Assignment

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