International Entrepreneurs Association (IEA)

MUTUAL NON – CURCUMVENTION, NON – DISCLOSURE and NON- COMPETE AGREEMENT

International Entrepreneurs Association hereinafter known as ( IEA ) a division of the Veterans Memorial Trust ( David & Sonja Selley Trustees) with it’s principal office located in Hilo, Hawaii. USA and ….

(Applicant) for the Executive Directors position agree, effective (date) of accepting these terms and conditions as follows.

WHEREAS, in connection with discussions and future meetings between (IEA) and applicant for the Executive Directors position regarding the exploration of a strategic business relationship utilizing IEA’s proprietary marketing methods ,systems, registered logo and collateral marketing materials and / or IEA’s products or services ( together, the Concept ), it may be necessary for one party hereto ( IEA - Owner ) to disclose to the other party ( applicant for the Executive Directors position) certain documentation and information which Owner considers proprietary and confidential: both parties desire that such documentation and information be maintained in confidence by the other: and

WHEREAS, The parties desire to retain their separate businesses, but pursue the possibility of new business opportunities by creating and providing access to IEA’s website for membership registrations and Licensee and sub-licensee arrangements on an international level.. In order to fully discuss this plan, the parties have agreed to disclose the names of and information about a certain number of each party’s clients. It is each party’s intent that it will not compete with another party’s clients or solicit business from such clients. Each party is willing to provide access to such information solely on the condition that the other party retain the confidentiality of such information and not compete with another party, solicit business from another party’s customer, nor provide or receive services from another party’s customer, without the prior written consent of such party. The parties desire to set forth more fully the terms of their agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, ( IEA)and (applicant) for the Executive Directors position in the following State or Country hereby agree as follows:

1. Owner may from time to time furnish to Recipient financial, marketing, or other proprietary or confidential information, reports, analyses, records, data, computer programs or output, information, or other material, both oral and written, which Owner deems proprietary and confidential. Unless otherwise specified by Owner or excluded pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, all information discussed, disclosed, or in any way provided by Owner in connection with the Concept will be considered proprietary and confidential ( Confidential Information )
2. Recipient agrees that all information provided by Owner shall be treated as proprietary and confidential and Recipient will not disclose such information to any third party ( excepting Recipient’s current employees, officers or directors or legal or financial representatives who have a need to know such information ) unless and until Recipient has obtained the prior written consent of Owner. Recipient agrees to safeguard all Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care to avoid disclosure as Recipient uses to protect its own proprietary and confidential information. Recipient further agrees that subject to section 3, no such information will be knowingly or negligently used by Recipient, its employees, officers, or directors for their own benefit or for the benefit of others. Recipient shall not use the confidential information for any purpose except to evaluate the Concept, without the prior written consent of Owner. Recipient shall cause its employees and agents to comply with this agreement.
3. Notwithstanding the above, the parties agree that documentation and information will not be deemed Confidential Information, and Recipient will have no obligation with respect to any such information, where such documentation and information is.
   
   
   (a) Is already known to Recipient: or
   
   (b) Is or becomes publicly known through no wrongful act of Recipient: or
   
   (c) Is independently developed by Recipient: or
   
   (d) Is approved for release by written authorization of Owner: or
   
   (e) Is disclosed to Recipient from a source other than Owner without similar restriction and without breach of this Agreement: or
   
   (f) Is furnished to a third party by Owner without a similar restriction on the third party’s rights: or
   
   (g) Is disclosed pursuant to the lawful requirement or request of a Governmental agency or disclosure is required by operation of law.
   
4. Nothing contained in this agreement will be construed as granting or conferring any patent, copyright, trademark, or any other proprietary rights by license or otherwise, expressly, implied or otherwise, for any invention, discovery or improvement made conceived or aquired prior to or after the date of this agreement.
5. All confidential Information transmitted or disclosed hereunder will be and remain the property of Owner and Owner may notify Recipient in writing as to whether all such information and any copies thereof shall be returned to Owner or destroyed. Selection of either option shall be at Owners discretion. Recipient will comply with such selection immediately upon receipt of such notice.
6. This Agreement is effective as of the date first written above, and will continue until the termination of all discussions and meetings relating to the concept. The confidentiality requirements of this Agreement will survive any termination of this Agreement.
7. If Recipient or any of its employees, officers, directors, or agents is served with a subpoena or other process requiring the production or disclosure of Confidential Information, then the person or entity receiving such subpoena or other process, shall before complying with such subpoena or other process, shall immediately notify Owner of same and permit Owner a reasonable period of time to intervene and contest disclosure or production. The prevailing party shall also be entitled to all out-of-pocket reasonable costs and expenses incurred, including reasonable attorney’s fees, as a result of any legal action brought hereunder.
8. Nothing in this Agreement or in any discussions undertaken or disclosures made pursuant hereto shall (a) be deemed a commitment to engage in any business relationship, contract, or future dealings between the parties, or (b) limit either party’s right to enter into similar discussions or perform similar work to that undertaken pursuant hereto, so long as such discussions or work do not violate this Agreement.
9. No party to this Agreement shall, after termination of this Agreement, use to his, her or its own advantage, or advantage of any other person or corporation or entity, any information gained for or from the files or business of any of the parties hereto. No party shall, during the term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years following the termination thereof, directly or indirectly solicit business away from, or otherwise be involved in any business transactions with any companies and or individuals introduced by the other party, separately and individually, without specific and agreed to permission of the introducing party.
10. The parties to this Agreement hereby confirm that the identities of any institutions, corporations, companies, suppliers, vendors, ISO’s, buyers, sellers or individuals are currently, and in the future, the property of the introducing party and shall remain so for the duration of this Agreement.
11. Neither party to this Agreement may assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement to any third party without prior written consent of the other party. No permitted assignment shall relieve a party of its obligations hereunder with respect to Confidential Information disclosed prior to the assignment. Any assignment in violation of this section shall be deemed null and void.
12. Each party represents and warrants that it has the authority to enter into this Agreement and lawfully make the disclosures contemplated hereunder.
13. The parties to this Agreement, agree that no effort shall be made to circumvent this Agreement and the agreed upon terms thereof in an effort to gain fees, commissions, remuneration or considerations to the benefit of one party while excluding equal or agreed benefit(s) to the other party to this Agreement.
14. Each party acknowledges and agrees that, because of the unique nature of the information provided to the other parties that Owner will suffer immediate, irreparable harm in the event Recipient fails to comply with any of its obligations under this Agreement and that it would be extremely impracticable to measure the resulting damages. Accordingly, each party agrees that, in addition to any other available rights, or remedies, an injured party may sue in equity for injunctive relief to enforce the terms of this Agreement if any party fails to comply with any of its obligations under this Agreement. Each party expressly waives the defense that a remedy in damages will be adequate.
15. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association governing three-member panels. The parties agree to be bound by the award rendered by the arbitrators decision may be entered in and enforced by any court having jurisdiction thereof. Nothing in this Agreement, however, shall prevent either party from bringing suit in equity in a court of competent jurisdiction where there is no adequate remedy available at law.
16. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and under-standing of the parties on the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior communications, agreements, and understandings, whether written or oral, relating thereto. This Agreement may be modified only by further written agreement signed by each of the parties hereto. This Agreement will be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Hawaii. USA.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the applicant for the Executive Directors position does hereby agree and accept these terms and conditions and acknowledges that the application submitted for the Executive Directors position constitutes full disclosure to both parties to this agreement and these terms and conditions will be enforced under International Law where applicable. If a dispute arises in North America ( USA & CANADA) both parties agree to arbitration with the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) or the International Centre For Dispute Resolution (“ICDR”) with proceedings to be held in Honolulu Hawaii. USA. The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English and all documentation shall be presented and filed in English. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties, and judgment may be entered on the arbitration award and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction. IEA shall also have the right to commence and prosecute any legal or equitable action or proceeding before any court of competent jurisdiction to obtain injunctive or other relief against you in the event that, in the opinion of IEA, such action is necessary or desirable.. This applicant for the Executive Directors position accepts these terms and conditions and acknowledges they have read and understand the content of this agreement and that their (this) application for the Executive Directors position is as if they have signed the agreement in person.