Master Services Agreement
General Terms & Conditions
Version: V6 — December 2024
Parties
Gasbot (SaaS & Services)
Gasbot Pty Ltd
ACN 632 266 016
4/20 Cansdale Street, Yeronga QLD 4104, Australia
Contact: Philip Livingston
Gasbot Manufacturing (Hardware)
Gasbot Manufacturing Pty Ltd
ACN 643 663 432
4/20 Cansdale Street, Yeronga QLD 4104, Australia
These General Terms & Conditions form part of the Master Services Agreement (MSA) between Gasbot Pty Ltd and/or Gasbot Manufacturing Pty Ltd and the Customer. The MSA governs the supply, use, and provision of SaaS, Hardware, and Services. By placing an Order, activating a device, or accessing the Gasbot platform, the Customer agrees to be bound by these terms.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
1.1 Definitions
In this document the following words and expressions have the meaning shown unless the context requires otherwise:
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Change in Control | A change in control of the composition of the board of directors, voting power, or issued equity of a party, from the position when that party first became a party to this MSA. |
| Collection Date | The date the Hardware is available for collection from Gasbot Manufacturing's premises as notified under clause 4.3(a). |
| Confidential Information | Information that is by its nature confidential, designated as confidential, or which the other party knows or ought reasonably to know is confidential. Does not include information that is publicly known, already in lawful possession, independently developed, disclosed by a third party entitled to do so, or Derivative Materials. |
| Consequential Loss | Any special, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive loss or damage; or loss of profits, revenue, business, goodwill, bargain, anticipated savings or management time. |
| Customer Data | All data and information expressly referable to the Customer stored by Gasbot, excluding Derivative Materials and data stored only temporarily in Gasbot's systems. |
| Derivative Materials | Materials, data and insights created by or on behalf of Gasbot based on or derived from Customer Data, including aggregated and anonymised data, performance data and usage data. |
| Documentation | User manuals, product guides and any documentation (including online) provided by or on behalf of Gasbot to the Customer. |
| Gasbot | Gasbot Pty Ltd ACN 632 266 016. |
| Gasbot Manufacturing | Gasbot Manufacturing Pty Ltd ACN 643 663 432. |
| GST Law | Has the meaning in clause 13. |
| Hardware | The Gasbot Manufacturing hardware described in the Order, which may include (but is not limited to) regulators, piping, meters and monitoring devices. |
| Hardware Failure | Any failure of the Hardware attributed to a fault or malfunction caused by Gasbot or a defect in the design of the Hardware by Gasbot. |
| Interest Rate | The aggregate of 2% and the cash rate as fixed by the Reserve Bank of Australia. |
| IPR | All industrial and intellectual property rights of any kind including copyright, patents, trade marks, design, moral rights and other proprietary rights. |
| Maintenance and Repair | Any maintenance and repair services for the Hardware offered by Gasbot. |
| MSA | This Master Services Agreement, including each Order agreed between the parties. |
| Order | The order for SaaS, Hardware and/or Services placed by the Customer and agreed to by Gasbot, in the form of the order template attached in schedule 1. |
| Period of Possession | The period commencing on the Collection Date and ending on the date the Hardware is returned in accordance with this MSA. |
| Personnel | Officers, employees, contractors, agents, subcontractors, consultants and professional advisors of a party. |
| PPSA | The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) and Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). |
| Premises | The premises upon which the Hardware is kept and/or installed. |
| Privacy Policy | Gasbot's privacy policy located at https://gasbot.io/privacy-policy/. |
| Rollout Period | The earlier of: (a) when the SaaS product is activated for the first time; or (b) the rollout expiry date specified in the Order. |
| SaaS | The software services hosted by Gasbot and made available to the Customer via the internet. |
| SaaS Fee | The amount specified as a 'SaaS Fee' on the Order, as adjusted from time to time by Gasbot in accordance with clause 12.2. |
| SaaS Subscription Term | The subscription term for SaaS beginning from the end of the Rollout Period and for the period specified in the relevant Order, or if no such period is specified, 10 years. |
| Service | A service provided by Gasbot or its Personnel (not including SaaS), including professional services and support and maintenance services. |
| Service Level KPI | The service level KPI specified in the Order. |
| Site Visit and Inspection | A site visit conducted by Gasbot (or its nominated Personnel) at the Premises for the purpose of inspecting the Hardware and installation site. |
| Software | The Gasbot software described on the Order. |
| Software Platform Service Level | The software service platform service level as specified in the Order. |
| Tax | Any excise, sales, use, gross-turnover, value added, goods and services tax, withholding tax or other similar types of indirect taxes on turnover and/or revenues, duties, customs or tariffs. |
| Territory | Australia, unless otherwise specified in an Order. |
| Updates | Any bug fixes, service packs or patches, or maintenance releases to the SaaS. |
| Upgrade | Any release or version of a SaaS which includes new features or additional functionality. |
1.2 Interpretation
In the interpretation and application of this MSA, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) in calculating any period of time commencing from a particular day, the period commences on the following day; (b) where a word is given a particular meaning, other grammatical forms have corresponding meanings; (c) the words 'such as', 'including', 'particularly' and similar expressions are not words of limitation; (d) a reference to this document includes any variation, novation, supplementation or replacement; (e) a person includes a natural person, partnership, joint venture, government agency, association, corporation or other body corporate; (f) a party includes its successors and permitted assigns; (g) all currency is USD$ unless an Order specifies otherwise; (h) headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation; and (i) the singular includes the plural and vice versa.
2. Operation of this MSA
2.1 Term of this MSA
This MSA starts on the MSA Start Date and continues until the later of: (i) the expiry of the MSA Term; and (ii) the expiry or termination date of the last Order. If a party validly terminates this MSA due to a material breach, Orders not subject to the material breach will continue in effect.
2.2 Application of MSA
This MSA governs and applies to the supply, use or provision of SaaS, Hardware or a Service. It operates in conjunction with each separate Order placed with Gasbot from time to time and supersedes any prior agreement between the parties. Gasbot is only responsible for supplying the SaaS and Services; Gasbot Manufacturing is only responsible for supplying the Hardware.
2.3 Priority of terms
In case of any inconsistency between terms, the following order of priority shall prevail: (a) an Order (including any special terms); (b) a Schedule attached to this MSA; (c) this MSA.
2.4 Change to terms
Gasbot can change the terms and conditions of this MSA with 60 days' written notice to the Customer if Gasbot reasonably considers the change is likely to benefit the Customer or have a neutral impact overall. If Gasbot reasonably considers a change is likely to have a material detrimental effect, Gasbot will give 60 days' notice of the proposed change. If the Customer does not agree, it may continue on existing terms and conditions on 30 days' notice to Gasbot. A change to pricing under clause 12.2 or a change to a policy as permitted is not a change under this clause.
3. Orders
3.1 Orders process generally
The Customer may place Orders for SaaS and/or Services with Gasbot, and for Hardware with Gasbot Manufacturing, via Gasbot's online store or electronic purchase order. Placement of an Order by the Customer is binding on the Customer but does not constitute confirmation of purchase. If Gasbot accepts an Order, it will confirm in writing by issuing an Order confirmation, only then will Gasbot have a binding commitment to supply the SaaS or Service, and Gasbot Manufacturing have a binding commitment to supply the Hardware.
3.2 Services generally
For Services (that are not SaaS), the Customer may submit an Order for such, and the parties may agree to add one or more Schedules to this MSA in respect of such. Such Orders and Schedules are subject to the terms and conditions of this MSA.
4. Purchase and Supply of Hardware
4.1 Hardware supply
As part of any confirmation of an Order, Gasbot Manufacturing will notify the Customer of the estimated lead time for delivery of the Hardware. The Customer's possession and use of any and all Hardware supplied by Gasbot Manufacturing is subject to the conditions outlined in this MSA. All Hardware supplied must only be used for the Customer's internal business purposes and are not permitted to be sub-licensed, transferred, or otherwise made available to any third party without Gasbot Manufacturing's prior written consent.
4.2 Hardware title
Title to the Hardware passes to the Customer upon full payment of all amounts owing under the relevant Order. Until title passes, the Customer holds the Hardware as bailee for Gasbot Manufacturing. Gasbot Manufacturing may register a security interest in the Hardware under the PPSA.
4.3 Delivery and risk
Gasbot Manufacturing will provide at least 7 days' notice to the Customer of the date that the Hardware is available for collection (Collection Date). The Customer will arrange collection and transport during ordinary business hours. All costs, expenses, taxes and risk associated with the Hardware will be borne by the Customer on and from the Collection Date, as prescribed by the 'Ex Works' Incoterm 2020. For all returns, the Customer is responsible for return of the Hardware to Gasbot Manufacturing's premises and no risk will pass to Gasbot Manufacturing until successful delivery. Any collection dates specified in an Order confirmation are estimates only.
4.4 Customer obligations during Period of Possession
During the Period of Possession, the Customer must: (i) keep the Hardware in good order and repair (reasonable wear and tear excepted); (ii) notify Gasbot within 24 hours of becoming aware that any Hardware has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, or has become inoperable; (iii) not alter or remove any markings on the Hardware (including proprietary or identifying markings, trademarks, registration numbers and certification numbers); and (iv) not make any alteration, modification or repairs to the Hardware without the prior written consent of Gasbot.
5. Purchase and Supply of SaaS
5.1 General
The Customer acknowledges and agrees that it is required to procure the Hardware in order to receive access to the SaaS.
5.2 SaaS Subscription Term
Gasbot will make the Software available during the SaaS Subscription Term as provided for in the relevant Order/s. After the end of the MSA Term and on expiry of the last SaaS Subscription Term, this MSA will no longer operate in respect of SaaS. Gasbot will provide the Customer with notice of upcoming expiry 30 days prior to the end of the last then-current SaaS Subscription Term.
5.3 Grant of licence and usage rights
The Customer may use the Software during the SaaS Subscription Term through and in connection with third party tools where and to the extent permitted by Gasbot under any Gasbot-supplied APIs, desktop and/or mobile applications. Where the Customer does so, the Customer must comply with these terms and any terms and guidelines published by Gasbot in respect of such APIs, desktop and mobile applications.
5.4 Changes to Software
Gasbot may correct errors, change, add or delete features of the SaaS from time to time. Gasbot will use reasonable efforts to notify the Customer of significant changes to the SaaS.
6. Installation, Maintenance and Operation
6.1 Installation
The Customer is responsible for the installation of the Hardware and must ensure that any person installing the Hardware: (i) complies with all applicable laws, regulations and standards; (ii) is appropriately qualified, certified and experienced to undertake such activities; (iii) makes itself aware of all relevant plant, equipment, hardware, software, and conditions; (iv) exercises professional judgment when installing, maintaining, inspecting or removing the Hardware; and (v) is wholly responsible and liable for any Hardware that has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, or has become inoperable due to an act or omission of the Customer outside of the proper and compliant use of the Hardware. Gasbot Manufacturing and Gasbot excludes liability for any loss or damage arising out of or in connection with the installation, access, use, servicing or removal of the Hardware, except for loss or damage arising from Gasbot Manufacturing's gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
6.2 Good repair and maintenance
The Customer warrants that it will: (a) keep the Hardware in proper working order and condition and in good and substantial repair at the Customer's own cost; (b) not do or cause anything to be done that may endanger the safety or condition of the Hardware and must use all reasonable measures to protect the Hardware against theft and vandalism; and (c) not in any way alter, modify, tamper with, or damage the Hardware without Gasbot's prior written consent.
6.3 Operation of Hardware
The Customer warrants that it: (a) will operate the Hardware safely, only for its intended use and in accordance with Gasbot's or the relevant manufacturer's instructions; (b) will display all safety signs and instructions as required by Gasbot or law; (c) will, at its own cost, replace all parts which may from time to time become worn out, lost, stolen, compulsorily acquired, destroyed, or permanently rendered unfit for use; (d) agrees that all replacement parts will become the property of Gasbot Manufacturing free of any liens, charges or other encumbrances should Hardware be returned or repossessed; and (e) will undertake repairs or replacement of the Hardware within a reasonable time upon receiving written notice from Gasbot Manufacturing of any defect or deficiency.
7. Warranties and Service Levels
7.1 Hardware warranty period
The warranty period for each item of Hardware will be set out at the Gasbot Manufacturing warranty policy webpage which Gasbot Manufacturing may update from time to time. If no such warranty period is specified for an item of Hardware, then the warranty period will be three years. Where Gasbot Manufacturing is not liable for the refund, replacement or repair of the item of Hardware under this MSA or the Gasbot Manufacturing Hardware Warranties, the Customer must pay for all replacements or repairs.
7.2 Standard of Gasbot's performance
Gasbot and Gasbot Manufacturing will exercise due care and skill in performing its obligations under this MSA. Except as expressly provided for in this MSA (or an Order), the SaaS is provided "as is". Gasbot will not be responsible for events outside of its control, including where the network or internet is not available or is subject to a reduction in coverage or quality.
Gasbot will use its best endeavours to ensure the SaaS and API will be operative and accessible by the Customer for at least the minimum percentage of time during the month in order to achieve the Software Platform Service Level. Gasbot warrants (for events in its reasonable control) that the network availability will meet the minimum level of service specified in the Order. If the minimum service level for the month is not achieved, then a credit for the SaaS Fee will be rebated back to the Customer.
The acceptable service level percentage is the minimum percentage of all messages delivered to all the Customer's destinations as averaged over a billing month, calculated as: (# Messages Delivered / Total # Messages Scheduled) × 100. Gasbot will use reasonable endeavours to improve the reliability and performance of the network service over time.
8. The Customer's Obligations
The Customer must:
- Procure that each user of the SaaS and any other Software keeps their individual login details secure and confidential and does not permit any other person to use that user's individual login details.
- Provide all computers, hardware, software, networks and other equipment and services necessary to access and make use of the Hardware and SaaS.
- Implement and maintain adequate back-up and recovery procedures to protect and preserve its Customer Data. Gasbot disclaims responsibility for the accuracy, currency, recovery, protection or preservation of Customer Data.
- Maintain public and products liability insurance with insurance companies of good financial standing and reputation.
- Provide copies of insurance certificates of currency upon Gasbot's request.
The Customer must not, and must ensure that its Personnel do not: (i) reverse engineer, reverse compile, decompile or disassemble the object code of any part of the Hardware or SaaS; (ii) use the SaaS unlawfully, fraudulently or maliciously, for example, by hacking into or inserting malicious code, including viruses, or harmful data; (iii) transmit or process via the SaaS any material that is defamatory, offensive or otherwise objectionable; (iv) use the Hardware or SaaS in a way that could damage, disable, overburden, impair or compromise Gasbot's systems or security or interfere with other users; and (v) collect or harvest any information or data or attempt to decipher any transmissions to or from the systems used by Gasbot.
9. Gasbot's Obligations
Gasbot and Gasbot Manufacturing must at all times maintain products liability insurance with an insurance company of good financial standing and reputation. In circumstances where a Hardware Failure has occurred during the warranty period for such Hardware and where Gasbot Manufacturing is at fault, Gasbot Manufacturing must promptly, and in any event within 45 days, send a replacement unit of Hardware (or similar) or a credit of equivalent value to the Customer.
10. Changes
10.1 Changes to services
Gasbot may modify a service from time to time, but will not change the fundamental nature of the service, except as permitted in clauses 10.3 or 10.4. Gasbot will use reasonable efforts to notify the Customer of significant changes to any services.
10.2 Updates and Upgrades
Gasbot will include 'quality of life' Updates as part of the fees for the applicable SaaS. In the event that the Customer requests a custom upgrade to the SaaS, Gasbot will endeavour to facilitate this and an additional fee for the implementation of the custom upgrade will be charged to the Customer (as set forth in a separate Order).
10.3 External Triggers
Gasbot may, with 14 days written notice, terminate or modify an Order or service in whole or in part if all or part of that service: (i) depends on an agreement between Gasbot and a third party, and that third party agreement or the third party's materials or other input is modified or terminated; (ii) becomes illegal or contrary to any law, regulation, guideline or request of any regulatory authority; or (iii) becomes subject to a claim or potential claim that it infringes or violates the rights of any third party.
10.4 Obsolescence
Gasbot may obsolete a prior version of a service with reasonable prior notice following the general availability of an Update or Upgrade, and may obsolete any service as a whole on at least six months' prior notice. Gasbot will have no obligation to provide or support obsolete services or versions of services at the end of such notice periods.
11. Maintenance and Repair
11.1 Access to sites
The Customer authorises Gasbot to access the Premises during business hours to undertake a Site Visit and Inspection, or Maintenance and Repair works, with five (5) working days' notice. If Gasbot's access to the Premises is impeded, obstructed or in any way hindered, the Customer will be liable to pay any costs incurred by Gasbot as a result of being unable to access the Premises or carry out the works.
11.2 Responsibilities for repairs
Gasbot Manufacturing is not responsible or liable for any defects, damage to, reduction in quality of or inability to use any Hardware that is caused by or contributed to by any person other than Gasbot, including but not limited to: (i) any intentional or accidental damage caused by the Customer or any third party; (ii) any reckless or non-compliant installation, use or maintenance by the Customer or any third party; (iii) exposure to extreme weather conditions, including but not limited to severe storms, flooding, or prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold not covered within the product specifications; and (iv) damage caused by fire, electrical hazards, static interference, power surges, or network outages not caused by Gasbot. Any maintenance or repairs of any Hardware must be undertaken by approved and qualified contractors subject to Gasbot Manufacturing's policies, guidelines, instructions and approval. The Customer will be liable and responsible for all maintenance and repairs contemplated under this clause.
12. Fees and Payment
12.1 Payment model
Unless expressly provided for in the relevant Order: (i) the SaaS Fees are charged three (3) months in advance for the period that is the longer of the relevant subscription term or the Period of Possession; and (ii) where the Period of Possession is a part year, the Customer will be charged and remains liable for the full year.
Payment of the SaaS Fees are to be made in the method specified in the Order. If no payment method is specified: (i) payment is due 7 days from the date of the invoice; (ii) payment is to be made via electronic funds transfer to Gasbot's nominated bank account; and (iii) at any time, Gasbot may require the Customer to move to direct debit.
If the Customer does not pay any amount owing to Gasbot by the due date, Gasbot may: (i) on 14 days' notice to the Customer, suspend, limit or restrict the Customer's access to the SaaS and/or suspend the performance of any of Gasbot's other obligations until such amount is paid in full; and (ii) if the Customer fails to pay the amount owing, after a further 14 days' written notice, Gasbot may terminate part or all of this MSA, the relevant Order, or the relevant SaaS; permanently deactivate access to the SaaS for all Hardware; and charge interest at the Interest Rate per annum on the unpaid amount, calculated daily from the due date until payment is made in full.
12.2 Price modelling and fee adjustment
The SaaS Fees, Hardware and Service pricing and third party product fees chargeable under this MSA may be adjusted by Gasbot from time to time (however no more than once per 12 month period) to account for changes in: (i) third party supplier goods and services costs and pricing; (ii) inflation; (iii) increases in labour costs; and (iv) currency movements and foreign exchange rates and costs. Gasbot will provide 60 days' prior written notice to the Customer prior to any fee increase coming into effect.
13. Taxes
This clause applies if and to the extent GST is payable. In this clause, the expressions 'consideration', 'GST', 'input tax credit', 'recipient', 'supplier', 'supply', and 'tax invoice' have the same meaning given by the GST Law (A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999). Unless otherwise stated, all prices and fees are exclusive of GST. Where GST is payable on a supply made under this MSA, the recipient must pay an additional amount equal to the GST payable on that supply, subject to receiving a valid tax invoice.
14. Data and Privacy
14.1 Privacy Policy
Gasbot collects and processes personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into this MSA by reference.
14.2 Customer Data
Customer retains ownership of Customer Data. Customer grants Gasbot a limited licence to process Customer Data solely to provide the Services. Gasbot may use Derivative Materials (aggregated and anonymised data) for product improvement, benchmarking, and industry reporting, provided no individual Customer is identifiable.
14.3 Monitoring and audit
Gasbot may: (i) monitor the Customer's usage of the SaaS, Hardware and Software (including for tank levels and equipment status); and (ii) on reasonable notice audit the Customer's systems and records relating to the use of the SaaS, Software and Hardware, for the purposes of verifying the Customer's compliance with this MSA. Where such monitoring or audit finds that the Customer is not in compliance with this MSA, the Customer will be liable for Gasbot's third party monitoring and auditing costs (including consultants', advisory and legal costs).
15. Confidentiality
Each party agrees to keep the other's Confidential Information strictly confidential and not to disclose it to any third party without prior written consent, except: (a) to Personnel on a "need to know" basis; or (b) any other person only with the discloser's prior written consent. Each party must: (i) not use the Confidential Information of the other party for any purpose other than performing its obligations or exercising its rights under this MSA; (ii) not copy, reproduce or reduce to writing any part of the Confidential Information except as may be reasonably necessary for the purposes of this MSA; and (iii) take reasonable steps to safeguard the Confidential Information, including co-operating with the discloser as reasonably required to protect its confidentiality.
16. Intellectual Property Rights
All intellectual property rights in the Devices, Platform, software, firmware, documentation, and related materials are owned by or licensed to Gasbot. These Terms do not transfer any ownership of Gasbot's intellectual property to the Customer. The Customer retains ownership of Customer Data. Gasbot indemnifies the Customer from and against all losses incurred arising out of or in connection with a successful third party IPR claim in respect of Gasbot and Gasbot Manufacturing owned IPR in the Hardware or Software (this indemnity does not extend to or cover any Customer or third party IPR).
21. Indemnities and Liability
21.1 Customer indemnities
The Customer indemnifies Gasbot and Gasbot Manufacturing and their respective Personnel from and against all losses arising out of or in connection with: (i) damage to the Hardware, including any costs or liabilities Gasbot incurs arising out of or in connection with its attempts to recover the Hardware; (ii) damages arising out of the misuse, or negligent use, of the Hardware or SaaS; (iii) any third party IPR claim in respect of the Customer Data; (iv) any IPR claim in respect of a breach of clause 8; (v) any non-compliant use of the Hardware or SaaS as required under clause 8; and (vi) any legal costs arising out of or in connection with a dispute regarding the Hardware, Software, or the supply of the Hardware or Software.
21.2 Gasbot indemnity
Gasbot indemnifies the Customer and their respective Personnel from and against all losses arising out of or in connection with a successful third party IPR claim in respect of Gasbot and Gasbot Manufacturing owned IPR in the Hardware or Software.
21.3 Liability
Gasbot and Gasbot Manufacturing excludes liability for all claims (including for personal injury or loss of property), damage and loss, costs and expenses, whether arising directly or indirectly from or in connection with the Customer's use, possession and handling of the Hardware from the time that the Hardware is collected from Gasbot Manufacturing's premises until the time that the Hardware is returned to Gasbot Manufacturing's premises.
The liability of a party under or in respect of an Order is limited in the aggregate to an amount equal to the amounts paid and payable by the Customer under that Order. The maximum liability of a party under or in respect of this MSA is limited in the aggregate to an amount equal to the amounts paid and payable by the Customer under the relevant and affected Orders.
Except as otherwise expressly set out in this MSA, a party is not liable to the other party for Consequential Loss. However, the Customer may be liable for Consequential Losses arising from or in connection with: (i) any third party IPR claim in respect of the Customer Data; (ii) any IPR claim in respect of the SaaS, Software or Hardware; and (iii) any breach of any Customer obligation provided for in clauses 6 and 8.
Nothing in this MSA excludes or limits either party's liability for: (i) death or personal injury caused by its negligence; (ii) fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation; or (iii) any other liability that cannot, as a matter of law, be limited or excluded.
22. Force Majeure
Neither party is liable to the other party for a delay or failure to perform its obligations under this MSA because of a Force Majeure Event, however it must take all reasonable steps to overcome the event and resume the performance of its obligations as soon as practical upon abatement of the Force Majeure Event. Nothing in this clause relieves a party from its obligation to make payment as and when due under this MSA.
Force Majeure Events include: acts of God; flood, fire, earthquake or explosion; war, invasion, hostilities, terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest; government order or law; actions, embargoes or blockades; action by any governmental authority; national or regional emergency; strikes, labour stoppages or slowdowns or other industrial disturbances; epidemic, pandemic or similar influenza or bacterial infection; state of emergency; shortage of power or transportation facilities; and other similar events beyond the reasonable control of the impacted party.
23. Termination
23.1 Early termination
If the Customer terminates any Order before the end of its relevant term and the Customer has not fully paid for the Hardware under that Order, for any reason, the Customer: (i) must return all Hardware in respect of such Order/s immediately at its own cost; and (ii) remains liable to pay all outstanding amounts under all Orders (including for any period remaining on the SaaS Subscription Term). If the Customer terminates this MSA prior to the expiry of the MSA Term or the last SaaS Subscription Term, or terminates any Order or any SaaS before the end of its relevant term for any reason other than under clause 23.2(a)(i), the Customer must immediately pay the balance of any fees for all SaaS and Services which would have otherwise become payable during the relevant term.
23.2 Right to terminate
A party may terminate this MSA by written notice to the other party if the other party: (i) breaches a material term or condition of this MSA (including any of clauses 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17 and 18) and fails to remedy such breach (if capable of being remedied) within 14 days of receipt of a written notice; or (ii) the party becomes insolvent, bankrupt, or becomes subject to a presumption of insolvency under any laws, suffers a meeting of its creditors, has any sort of administrator or receiver appointed in respect of any of its assets, executes a deed of company arrangement, has a petition presented to appoint any such administrator or receiver, is unable to pay its debts or threatens or ceases to carry on its business or suffers any execution which remains unsatisfied for 10 days or anything similar or equivalent to any of these things.
23.3 Customer default
If Gasbot has issued a notice of breach on the Customer, or if the Customer has terminated an Order or this MSA before its original expiry date, then without prejudice to Gasbot's other remedies: (i) Gasbot will be entitled to suspend or cancel all or any part of any Order which remains unperformed; (ii) all amounts outstanding under this MSA will, whether or not due for payment, immediately become due and payable; (iii) if the Customer has not fully paid for the Hardware, the Customer irrevocably grants Gasbot Manufacturing and its authorised agents a licence to access any premises where the Hardware is reasonably believed to be located for the purpose of repossessing and removing such unpaid Hardware; (iv) the Customer remains liable to pay all outstanding amounts under all Orders; and (v) the Customer will repay Gasbot Manufacturing for all costs and expenses (including legal costs) in connection with the repossession, storage and/or resupply of the Hardware.
24. Post-Termination
On expiry of this MSA or for termination of this MSA or an Order, the Customer must return any and all relevant Hardware to Gasbot Manufacturing at Gasbot Manufacturing's nominated address, including any accessories. If clause 23.3(a)(iii) applies, the Customer will be liable for all return delivery costs, risk and insurance.
25. Notices
Any notice or other communication that is required or permitted to be given under this MSA will be given in writing and may be delivered by hand, sent by mail to the applicable address specified in the Order or sent by email to the relevant email address specified in the Order.
26. Dispute Resolution
The parties must endeavour to settle any dispute arising out of or in connection with this MSA in accordance with this clause before court proceedings are commenced, except in relation to interim or urgent interlocutory relief, which a party may seek at any time.
A party claiming that a dispute has arisen must give a notice in writing to the other party setting out the nature of the dispute (Dispute Notice). Within 7 days of receipt of the Dispute Notice, the dispute must be referred to an appropriate senior executive nominated by each party, who must meet and use their best endeavours to resolve the dispute within the subsequent 14 days.
If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days after receipt of the Dispute Notice (or such other period agreed by the parties), the parties must refer the dispute for mediation in Queensland, Australia. The parties will have 90 days to hold the mediation and if the dispute remains unresolved thereafter, either party may begin court proceedings.
27. General
| Clause | Detail |
|---|---|
| 27.1 Survival | The rights and obligations under clauses 16, 17, 18 and 22, and any other clause which by its nature is intended to survive the termination or expiry of this MSA will continue in full force and effect after this MSA ends. |
| 27.2 Modern Slavery | Each party separately warrants that it will treat all its workers with dignity and respect and will not apply any form of deception, threat, coercion or violence; will not engage in modern slavery as defined in the Modern Slavery Act 2008 (Cth); will take reasonable steps to ensure that there is no Modern Slavery in its supply chain; and will notify the other party as soon as possible of any instances of Modern Slavery in its operations or supply chains. |
| 27.3 Anti-bribery and anti-corruption | Each party separately warrants that in performing its obligations under this MSA, each party and its Personnel will comply with all applicable laws, statutes and regulations relating to bribery, corruption and prohibited business practices; and have not been convicted of any offence involving bribery, corruption or prohibited business practices. |
| 27.4 Entire agreement | This MSA (with each Order and any attached Schedules) forms the entire agreement between Gasbot and the Customer in relation to its subject matter and replaces all previous agreements, arrangements, understandings, representations or other communications between the parties in relation to that subject matter. |
| 27.5 Severance | Any provision of this MSA which is wholly or partially void or unenforceable is severed to the extent that it is void or unenforceable. The remainder of this MSA will remain in full force and effect. |
| 27.6 No waiver | No waiver of a right or remedy under this MSA is effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party granting it. It is only effective in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which it is granted. |
| 27.7 Assignment and change of control | The Customer may not assign or otherwise transfer this MSA without the prior written consent of Gasbot. The Customer must provide prior written notice to Gasbot before undergoing any Change of Control. If Gasbot Manufacturing or Gasbot believes that the proposed Change of Control puts its Hardware or Software, its security interests, IPR, or likelihood of payment at risk, Gasbot may elect to terminate this MSA for material breach of contract or require amended pricing and terms and conditions. |
| 27.8 Governing law | This MSA is governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia and the parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland, Australia. |
Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact:
Gasbot Pty Ltd
ACN 632 266 016
4/20 Cansdale Street, Yeronga QLD 4104, Australia