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BETWEEN
Praecellens Limited (the Client) with address at 9 Karpenisiou, 2021 Nicosia, Cyprus
AND
Steinreich Communications Group, Inc., with address 2125 Center Aveneie, Fort Lee, N.J.
07024 USA (the Agency)
TERMS OF AGREEMENT:
1) Subject of Agreement
The Client retains the Agency to act as its PR and communication consultant in Israel.
2) The Agencys Scope of Services
The agency will organize and execute the public relations Launch of Ashley Madison
(AshleyMadison.com) in Israel consistent with the activities outlined in the proposal dated
August 18, 2013, attached hereto and made part of this Agreement, that will include, among other
elements, a media tour of interviews for the Clients designated Spokesperson in May 2014 (the
Services). The Services of the Agency are focused on raising the profile of Ashley Madison in
Israel, through stories in print, broadcast and digital media.
The Client and Agency will work together to pitch media outlets for purposes of generating media
coverage. The services the Agency will provide, include but are not limited to:
For clarity, the services to be undertaken according to the terms of this Agreement are to include,
without limitation those described herein and as further outlined hereto in Appendix B.
Any additional activities requested or required of the agency, not listed above, will need to be
discussed and agreed upon by both parties. Any additional monies required will also need to be
discussed and agreed upon by both parties prior to commencement of said activities.
The language of services between the Client and Agency is English and all releases, documents,
reports and communications need to be supplied in the English language, if requested so by the
Client.
3) Account Management and Team
The Account Manager on the Agency side will be Stan Steinreich and Hila Aloni, working
together with their team.
The compensation for the entire team shall be included in the agency compensation as indicated
below. Members of the team cannot be removed, however additional members can be added with
Clients written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
4) Agency Compensation
In consideration of the provision of the Services hereunder Client agrees to pay the Agency a fee
of $10,000 USD for the planning, preparation, and execution of the media tour, including
successful publication of the interviews stated herein.
.
Payment installments shall be as follows: 50% of the amount shall be paid upon execution of this
agreement, 25% paid no later than 5 business days prior to commencement of the media tour,
conditional on receipt of confirmation of the 10 In-Person Interviews described below, and the
remaining 25% (final payment) paid no later than five business days upon completion of the
media tour and conditional on the 10 In-Person Interviews being attained.
In the event that the minimum In-Person Interviews have not been attained, Client shall clawback $500 per missed interview. For greater clarity, if media tour consists of 6 In-Person
Interviews, Client shall reduce the final payment by $2,000.
All funds will be payable in U.S. dollars and will be wired to Consultants bank account.
5) Expenses
In addition to professional service fees, out-of-pocket expenses, including but not limited to
photocopying, postage, telephone, facsimile transmissions, article reprints, travel, mileage, and
other reasonable out-of-pocket expenditures will be billed to client. Any single expense exceeding
$100 and all total expenses exceeding $300 will require client approval in writing prior to
expenditure. Reimbursement of expenses is due immediately upon receipt..
6) Term and Termination
6.1) This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and remain in effect until the end of
the media tour when all interviews from the media tour have been published or broadcast (the
Term), or as otherwise terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof, whichever is
sooner.
6.2) This Agreement may be terminated by the Client at any time, with or without cause, upon
ten (10) days written notice to the other.
6.3) In the event of termination, the Agency shall immediately cease all work on behalf of the
Client except as otherwise directed in writing in order to facilitate a smooth transition.
6.4) Upon termination or expiry of the Term of this Agreement: (i) the Client's obligations to the
Agency under this Agreement shall terminate except for the Client's obligation to pay any fees
and expenses in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, owing up to the date of
termination; and (ii) the Agencys obligations to the Client and rights under this Agreement shall
terminate except those obligations which are specifically expressed to survive the termination of
this Agreement. . .
7) General Terms of Contract
7.1) Beneficial Interests
All beneficial interests of products and/or services created by the Agency for the Client become
The Agencys relationship with the Client as created by this Agreement is that of an independent
contractor for the purposes of any applicable taxing legislation. Nothing contained in this
Agreement shall be regarded or construed as creating any relationship (whether by way of
employer/employee, agency, joint venture, association, or partnership) between the Parties other
than as an independent contractor as set forth herein.
7.8) Authority
The Agency acknowledges that they are being retained as consultants to the Client and that as
such it does not have the authority and cannot commit or bind the Client to any matter, contract or
negotiation without the prior authorization of the Client.
7.9) Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Cyprus without reference to the conflict of laws
provisions thereof. The Parties consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of Cyprus in connection
with any lawsuit, action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, with venue in
Nicosia, Cyprus.
7.10) Final Provisions
No waiver by the Parties of any failure by them to perform any covenant or condition of this
Agreement shall be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or succeeding breach of any
covenant or condition of this Agreement.
Nothing contained in this agreement shall be deemed to constitute or create a partnership or joint
venture between the Parties and neither party shall hold itself out as the agent of the other.
If any clause or any part of this Agreement or its application to any party shall for any reason be
adjudged by a court or other legal authority of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, this judgment
shall not affect the remainder of this agreement, the terms of which shall remain in full force and
effect.
This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the Parties in respect of its subject
matter and replaces any previous agreement(s) relating to the subject matter and may be varied
only in writing signed by the Parties.
______________________________
Name: Keith Lalonde
Title: Director
___________________________
Name: Stan Steinreich
Title: CEO
6.
No license to the Company under any
intellectual property is granted or implied by
conveying Confidential Information or other
information and none of such information,
which may be transmitted, shall constitute any
representation, warranty, assurance, or
inducement by Avid with respect to the
infringement of patents or other rights of others.
77. The Company hereby covenants and agrees
that it will not for a period of two years from the
date hereof, directly or indirectly, solicit or
endeavour to entice away or hire from Avid any
of its employees. For the purposes of this
section, the term employees shall mean those
individuals who were employees or independent
contractors of Avid at any time during the
period commencing on the date hereof and
ending on the first anniversary of the
termination date hereof and who was directly
involved in any meaningful business
discussions with the Company. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the Company shall not be
prohibited from hiring or employing any
individual who responds independently to a
general solicitation by the Company to fill one
or more positions not made with the intent to
hire an employee of Avid.
8.
If any provision of this Agreement is
determined to be void or unenforceable, in
whole or in part, it shall be severable from all
other provisions hereof and shall not be deemed
to affect or impair the validity of any other
provisions, and each such provision is deemed
to be separate and distinct.
9. Avid and the Company hereby agree that all
covenants contained herein are reasonable and
valid and each waives all defenses to the strict
enforcement thereof by the other.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year
first above written.
PRAECELENS LIMITED
Per: _________________________
Name: Keith Lalonde
Title: Director
Per:
Name: Stan Steinreich
Title: CEO
Appendix B
ASHLEY MADISON
PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES IN ISRAEL
A. Objectives
1.
organize and execute a media tour in May, 2014 with as many interviews as possible for the
Clients designated spokesperson/spokespeople from the target media list in Appendix C.
2.
generate brand awareness of Ashley Madison in Israel during its launching period
3.
Press Releases: The Agency will take care of writing, editing, distributing and the follow-up
of different Ashley Madison press pitches for
-business/economic press
-news focused press
-tabloid/gossip press
-male focuses press
-female focused press
4.
Interview Management: The Agency will set up interviews with mass and specialized media
and coordinate the one on one interviews
5. Development of key messages, content and communication pieces: The Agency will generate
the appropriate content for the media, including promoting the Clients key messages, drafting
of a press kit, production, writing internal documents such as key messages (talking points)
6. Advertising placement
The Agency will consult with Ashley Madison to help it devise the most effective advertising
strategy in Israel. Should Ashley Madison ask The Agency to help it negotiate and place
advertisements in the most valuable print and online media publications, ad sales on radios,
outdoor locations, as well as draft advertorials to ensure maximum impact of the Clients
advertising, the Client agrees the Agency will be entitled to receive standard agency commissions
from the media companies where the ads are placed or that the Client will pay the Agency the
standard 15-percent agency commission for advertising placement, or what may be negotiated
between the parties. The Agency will provide suggestions for the most lucrative placements of
billboards in Israel and highly trafficked Israeli media platforms such as blogs and community
forums.
7.
Daily phone conference and report: The Agency will participate in daily phone conference to
update the Client on progress of securing interviews when necessary. Agency will provide
detailed and comprehensive monthly reports to Client.
8.
Report: The Agency will provide a detailed report about all activities and results including
circulation and media value of each clipping achieved at the end of the project.
B. External Costs
The following items are not included within the fee:
Hiring of subcontractors, such as but not limited to: production, design, photography and
printing, such subcontractors must be approved in writing, in advance, by Client.
Travel expenses. Including lodging, meals, ground and air transportation, and additional
regular expenses of the Agency personnel invited to the trips to carry out some specific task
for the program
Facilities. Such as hotel ballrooms and restaurants for meetings, press conferences, target
audience-aimed events, as well as the contracting of food, drinks and equipment required for
such events
Appendix C
Target Media List TV
Channel
Name of Show
Channel 2
Evening News
Channel 10
Evening News
Channel 1
Evening News
Channel 1
Channel 1
Tochnit Chisachon
(News Talkshow)
Description
Description
The Marker
Financial/Economic
Globes
Financial/Economic
Calcalist
Financial/Economic
Forbes Israel
Financial/Economic
Yedioth Aharonot
Daily newspaper
Israel HaYom
Daily newspaper
Haily ne
Daily newspaper
Maily n
Daily newspaper
The Post
Daily newspaper
SofHa Shavuah
Weekly/Monthly Magazine
LaIsha
Weekly/Monthly Magazine
At
Weekly/Monthly Magazine
Blazer
Weekly/Monthly Magazine
Menta
Weekly/Monthly Magazine
Playboy Israel
Weekly/Monthly Magazine
Man Talk
Weekly/Monthly Magazine
Ynet
Walla
Hapular online
NRG
Mako
Nana 10