TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE
NETWORK SUPPORT CONTRACT: XXXXXXXXX
Page: NSCT1
EFFECTIVE FROM: _________________
TO: _______________
WHEREAS Compel
Technology Inc. (hereinafter referred to as COMPEL) and the CLIENT have entered
into a Network Support Agreement, as defined by the Network Support Package
purchased, the following terms and conditions shall apply to the Contract
issued by COMPEL for the listed Services therein:
NETWORK SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPEL
1.0.0 COMPEL shall provide Network Support
in accordance with the following:
1.0.1 Service shall be available at the
contracted site, by telephone or via remote connectivity as deemed necessary by
COMPEL.
1.0.2 COMPEL shall provide labour during
normal business hours 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding
regularly observed holidays.
1.0.3 At COMPEL's
discretion, services may be performed outside normal business hours.
1.0.4 Telephone response Time shall be
available within two business hours from when Compel is notified by the client
unless a "Network Down Emergency" is made,
in which case the response is upgraded to "Urgent" and made available
within 60 business minutes.
1.0.5 Onsite response Time shall be
available within four business hours after Compel has responded by telephone
unless a "Network Down Emergency" is made, in
which case the response is upgraded to "Urgent" and made
available within three business hours.
1.0.6 Administrative Assistance response
Times shall be available within eight business hours after Compel is notified
either by an email (Electronic Mail) or by a received fax from the Client.
1.0.7 To insure a proper server
environment and to assist with the identification of recommended preventative services, shall provide a yearly onsite inspection of the
server room including the server(s), hub(s), router(s) and cabling. An
inspection report, including preventative maintenance recommendations will be
provided upon completion.
1.1.0 Network Support Responsibilities of
Server(s) include:
Maintaining the integrity of the Network
Operating System based on "Event Errors” as identified by the operating
system event log(s).
1.1.2 Support of tape backup issues as
identified by the system or the client's designated
"in-house administrator"
1.1.3 In the event of a Server system
crash, once the Hardware has been repaired, COMPEL will restore the System,
from the last known good backup, to its previous operational state.
1.2.0 Network Support Responsibilities of
Workstations(s) include:
1.2.1 Maintaining the integrity of the
workstation's Network Connection to the Server(s) resources,
network printers, and (if available) the Internet Gateway.
1.2.2 In the event of a Workstation system
crash, once the hardware has been repaired, COMPEL
will install and configure the Network
Configuration required to establish connectivity to the Server(s) and Network
Printers to its previously connected state.
1.3.0 Network Support Responsibilities of
Network Printer(s) include:
1.3.1 Maintaining the integrity of the
printer's Network Connection to the Server's printer driver and spooler.
1.3.2 In the event of a Printer failure,
once the hardware has been repaired, COMPEL
will install and configure the Network
Printer Driver required to establish connectivity to the Server's spooler to
its previously connected and shared state.
1.4.0 Network Support Responsibilities of
Network Switch(es) include:
1.4.1 Maintaining the integrity of the
switch's network Connection to the Server(s), printer(s) and workstation(s).
1.4.2 In the event of a Switch failure, a
temporary loaner or replacement unit will be supplied on an urgent basis until
the failed unit is repaired or replaced.
1.5.0 Network Support Administrative
Responsibilities include:
1.5.1 Assisting the client's designated
"in-house administrator" by telephone or remote access to add or
delete users, including the setup of email, default shared folders,
permissions, home folder and printers.
MONITORING SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES OF
COMPEL (applies to MONITORED contracts only)
1.6.0 Weekly - Monitor Server Event log
Status and Disk Space availability.
1.6.1 - Monitor Database and Server backup.
1.6.2 - Monitor Virus Protection Status using
centralized AV tool.
1.7.0 Monthly- Perform Windows Updates and
Patches on the Server as required.
- Perform and Submit Server Status
Report.
1.8.0 Yearly - Validate Backup and Restore
process and content.
- Review and submit Compel Service
Report.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE
NETWORK SUPPORT CONTRACT: 170752 Page: NSCT2
EFFECTIVE FROM: 01 OCT 2006 TO: 30 SEP 2007
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CLIENT
2.0.0 The client shall insure that the
following are made available upon request:
2.0.1 At least one employee must be
designated as the "in-house administrator" for purposes of providing
onsite assistance to COMPEL.
2.0.2 Maintain a library of hardware
drivers, software licenses and documentation in the event that the files or
information are required for rebuilding purposes.
2.0.3 Provide an available telephone line,
modem and communications program for remote dial in access. The telephone line
can be shared- it does not have to be dedicated for this purpose.
2.0.4 Allow full access to the System(s)
and have working space, electricity, and a phone line for
use by the onsite technician.
2.1.0 The client shall insure that these
items, as recommended by the respective original hardware or software
manufacturer are performed:
2.1.1 Daily, weekly and monthly complete
server back-ups including the Operating System,
Application Programs and Data files with
an off-site backup securely filed away.
2.1.2 Clean tape backup devices as
recommended by the manufacturer.
2.1.3 Perform routine Anti-virus
definition file updates using an industry standard antivirus program.
2.1.4 Provide local workstation backup
solutions for users that choose not to save files onto the server.
MONITORING SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES OF
CLIENT (applies to MONITORED contracts)
2.2.0 Provide COMPEL on-demand on-line
access.
2.2.1 Insure daily replacement of tape
backup media and monthly cleaning of tape drive.
2.2.2 Pre-Installed Centralized Server
Based Antivirus Program or Management tool.
SUPPORT SERVICES NOT INCLUDED AND
LIMITATIONS
3.0.0 Support Services do not include:
3.0.1 Repairs to defective hardware. Where
the cause of the problem is diagnosed to be a faulty hardware component not
covered by a Hardware Contract or the manufacturer's warranty, the client will
be charged in accordance with COMPEL current billable rates and terms then in
effect;
3.0.2 Performance of normal operator
functions as described in operator's guide(s);
3.0.3 Increase in service time resulting
from operator neglect or unique applications or misapplications. Performance of
Services not included in the Service Maintenance will be charged in accordance
with COMPEL current billable rates and terms then in effect.
3.0.4 Unless pre-approved with COMPEL,
request(s) for support services by the Client to be performed outside normal
business will be charged in accordance with COMPEL current billable rates and
terms then in effect.
3.0.5 Services do not include maintenance,
Application software, or hardware malfunctions caused by or related to defects
in software. Email software is deemed to be an Application program.
3.0.6 Internet connectivity or performance
issues caused by the Internet Service Provider (ISP).
3.0.7 Repairs necessitated by Client
alteration of equipment or for the repair of unspecified accessories or
unsupported peripherals which may be attached to the Equipment.
3.0.8 Connectivity or performance issues
as a result of relocating the server or workstations.
3.0.9 COMPEL shall not be liable for delay
in furnishing service or failure to furnish service if such delay or
failure is caused by an act of Mother
Nature, strike, Governmental action, or any causes beyond the reasonable
control of COMPEL.
3.1.0 Resolution of viruses or problems
caused by the downloading of files from the Internet, unless such
downloading has been performed by COMPEL
for support purposes.
3.1.1 Repair of network cabling unless
certified and warranted by COMPEL.
SHIPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPEL
4.0.0 COMPEL assumes no responsibility for
shipments. Software and updates along with Data Files or Backups shall be
shipped at the client's expense from COMPEL to the Client or appropriate site.
COMPEL is not responsible for loss or damage during shipping.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE
NETWORK SUPPORT CONTRACT: 170752 Page: NSCT3
EFFECTIVE FROM: 01 OCT 2006 TO: 30 SEP 2007
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
5.0.0 The Client shall pay
5.0.1 one (1) yearly payment including
applicable sales taxes due and payable at the commencement of this agreement or
eleven (11) installments plus a 3% administration fee and including applicable
sales, with the first and last installments due and payable at the commencement
of this agreement and thereafter at thirty (30) day intervals.
5.0.2 The Client may cancel the agreement
by giving thirty (30) days written notice of the decision to cancel.
5.0.3 If either party cancels the
contract, the pro-rated prepaid balance of the contract, plus applicable sales
taxes, excluding any penalty or interest, will then become due and payable to
the Client.
ELIGIBILITY FOR SUPPORT SERVICE
6.0.0 This Agreement is contingent upon a
properly functioning Network with licensed server(s) and clients.
a) COMPEL reserves the right to require an
inspection of the Client's Equipment prior to the commencement of this
agreement.
b) Should it be deemed necessary, certification
of the Client's equipment and/or validation of Licensing must be performed (at
the Client's Expense) prior to initiation of support under this agreement.
c) In the event that the Client is in
default of payment, COMPEL reserves the right to withhold support services
until the account is made current as defined in the Payment Schedule of this
agreement.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND WARRANTY
7.0.0 COMPEL disclaims all warranties
(including all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose).
7.1.0 In no event shall COMPEL be liable
for any damages resulting from loss of data, profits, use of products or for
any incidental or consequential damages, even if advised of the possibility of
such damage.
7.2.0 Client's right to recover damages
caused by COMPEL's fault or negligence shall be
limited to monies actually paid by the Client of services involved. This
limitation of COMPEL's liability shall apply
regardless of the form of action, whether in contract or tort, including
negligence.
CONDITIONAL SERVICE GUARANTEE
8.0.0 In the
event that COMPEL does not provide the services as stated in the contract, the
grieved Client, must notify COMPEL of their complaint within thirty (30) days.
Should COMPEL be unable to rectify the problem within thirty (30) days of such
notification, the Client may give COMPEL a cancellation notice at that time, in
writing, with reference to the non-rectified grievance.
8.1.0 If the Client breaches any of the
terms of this agreement, COMPEL, in addition to any other legal remedy it may
have, may cancel this agreement effective upon written notice to the Client.
8.2.0 The terms and conditions of this
agreement prevail over the terms and conditions of any purchase order submitted
by the client for Support Services.
8.3.0 Only an Authorized Signing Officer
or Director of COMPEL, by written agreement, has the power and authority to
amend the terms on which COMPEL will supply service under this agreement.
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