CRYSCOL TERMS & CONDITIONS

Introduction

https://www.cryscol.com (‘Site’) is the group website of Cryscol Solutions and its subsidiaries/parent, associates, affiliates.

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the Website.

In this User Agreement (“Agreement”) “Cryscol Solutions” referred as “Service Provider” and “Clients” (clients of Cryscol Solutions) and “User” (Users of the Website) and “Visitor" (Visitors to the Website) are collectively referred to as “Parties” and individually as a “Party”. Being allowed access to the Site, you (User or Visitor or Clients) enter into the Agreement, on the terms and conditions written here under. This Agreement is for an indefinite term. Subject to the terms contained herein, either Party can terminate this Agreement for any reason, provided that such termination shall be conditional upon, including but not limited to, discharge of all contractual and statutory obligations.

Services Terms & Conditions

Services & Statements of Work
The Services to be covered under this Agreement are set forth in one or more Statements of Work ("SOW"), together with any Exhibits, which shall reference this Agreement; and the terms and conditions contained herein will be a part of any such Statements of Work or Exhibits. In the event Client chooses to order products or Services from Cryscol Soutions or any of its Affiliates ("Service Provider") utilizing the Internet or Service Provider’s website("CRYSCOL SOLUTIONS"), the terms and conditions contained therein shall apply to any such products or Services ordered. The cost, installation and functioning of all products not provided by Service Provider in rendering Services hereunder, including, without limitation, electric power, electrical wiring, cabling, telephone equipment, computers, modems, printers, tables, etc. shall be Client’s sole responsibility.
Pricing & Terms of Payment
1. The price for Services to be provided will be set forth in Exhibits or SOWs. Service Provider may, after the initial term of an Exhibit of Statement of Work, increase charges for Services by giving the Client thirty (30) days written notice.
2. All terms are net 30 days, unless otherwise specified in the SOW, contingent upon Client qualifying for credit with Service Provider. Should Client not qualify for sufficient credit with Service Provider, payment must be made via other acceptable form such as credit card or prepayment. Failure to pay within specified terms may at the option of Service Provider result in the suspension of the contract, imposition of interest charges at the rate of a 1.5% per month or the highest allowed by law, whichever is lower, and may result in the termination of the contract by Service Provider upon written notice.
3. The SOW shall specify whether the contract is based on a fixed price or hourly rate. All reasonable travel, lodging, car rentals, and meal expenses will be billed to the Client unless otherwise specified in SOW or Exhibit.
4. Any sales and use taxes shall be added to the invoice. In the event Client claims exemption from sales and use taxes, Client must provide Service Provider with the appropriate tax exemption certificate from the taxing authority.
Fees & Taxes
Client, at its expense, shall pay, discharge, and be responsible for, all licensee fees, business, sales, use, or other similar taxes or assessments charged or levied by reason of anything performed under this Agreement, excluding, however, all taxes and assessments applicable to Service Provider income or applicable to Service Provider property. If Service Provider is required to remit any fee, tax, or duty on behalf of or for the account of Client, Client will reimburse Service Provider within ten (10) days after Service Provider notifies Client in writing of such remittance.
Proprietary Rights
Except for any Deliverables as set forth in a SOW, Service Provider does not convey or transfer nor does Client obtain any right or interest in any of the software programs, systems, tools, data or materials or process utilized or provided by Service Provider in connection with the performance of this Agreement, including but not limited to the Cryscol® software. Service Provider grants to Client a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide right to use the technology imbedded in the Services.
Client Responsibilities
1. Allow employees or agents of Service Provider reasonable access to the premises and facilities where the Service is to be provided, and Client shall not require Service Provider’s personnel to sign any document that has not been approved in advance by Service Provider.
2. Provide safe, suitable and easily accessible floor space, adjacent to where Service will be provided
3. Provide reasonable assistance to Service Provider as requested.
4. Use the Services only on or with equipment and software recommended by Client, or the applicable manufacturers and software providers.
Upon the failure of Client to comply with the responsibilities set forth in this Section ("Non-compliance"), Service Provider may, at its option, refuse to perform any Service where Non-compliance has occurred until such Non-compliance has been cured to the reasonable satisfaction of Service Provider without any liability or obligation under this Agreement or any applicable law; provided further, that Service Provider may charge Client at its then current labor rates for any Service call at which no Service was performed by Service Provider as a result of Non-compliance.
Limitation of Liability
SERVICE PROVIDER WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOST TIME, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF ANY SUCH EQUIPMENT, COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS, TECHNOLOGY OR SERVICES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREAKDOWN OR FAILURE OF ANY COMPUTER PRODUCTS, HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE, OR FROM DELAYS IN SERVICING OR THE INABILITY TO RENDER SERVICE ON ANY COMPUTER PRODUCTS, HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY IN THIS AGREEMENT, SERVICE PROVIDER’S LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SERVICE PROVIDER’S NEGLIGENCE OR INSTALLATION OF DEFECTIVE PARTS OR COMPONENTS, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DEFECT WAS KNOWN OR DISCOVERABLE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PRICE PAID TO SERVICE PROVIDER BY CLIENT FOR THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS, HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE, PARTS OR SERVICE WHICHEVER IS LESS.

Service Provider shall not be responsible for damages caused by (i) accidents, or neglect of Client or any of its agents or employees or as result of Service by any person other than a Service Provider representative; (ii) placement or operation of computer products in an area that does not comply with manufacturer's published space or environmental requirements; or (iii) improper storage, use, and movement of any computer products to be Serviced.

Internet/Transmission Disclaimer. Service Provider does not and cannot control the flow of data over the Internet or the integrity of the Internet (the global system of interconnected computer networks). Therefore, Service Provider disclaims all liability for loss of data, corruption of data, or inability to provide Services, as a result of disruptions, slowdowns, breakdowns, or other technical issues affecting the Internet.
Subcontracting
Service Provider may subcontract for on-site Services provided to Client. Such subcontracting will not release Service Provider from any of its obligations in this Agreement.
Term
Unless otherwise stated herein, the term of this Agreement shall be from the execution of the SOW until the client's acceptance of the completion of Services as per the agreement shared within the party.
Force Majeure
Neither Party shall be liable for any failure, inability or delay to perform hereunder (except the payment of money), if such failure, inability or delay is due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to war, terrorism, strike, lockdown, labor disturbance, social conflict, fire, explosion, earthquake or sabotage.
Right of Termination
1. Service Provider:
  If Service Provider is unable to provide Service due to various reasons, then the Service Provider may cancel the Agreement and Service Provider will refund payment for the remaining days of coverage under this Agreement, on a pro rata basis.
2. Mutual Rights of Termination :
  Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time if the other party breaches any material provision hereof and fails within fourteen (14) days after receipt of notice of default to correct such default promptly or to commence corrective action reasonably acceptable to the aggrieved party and proceed with diligence to completion.
  
  After the initial term, unless dates are otherwise designated for specific Services set forth in an Exhibit or Statement of Work, either Party hereto shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without cause, without penalty, and without liability for any damages as a result of such termination at any time giving the other Party at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of such termination. If either Party properly terminates the Agreement, Service Provider will provide a pro rata refund for any advanced payment for the remaining days of coverage under the Agreement. Any funds so owed by Service Provider will be refunded in full within sixty (60) days after receiving written notice of contract termination. Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, Client shall be obligated to pay Service Provider for (i) all products and Services provided by Service Provider in accordance with this Agreement at any time on or prior to the effective date of termination; and (ii) all incidental costs and expenses incurred by Service Provider in accordance with this Agreement at any time on or prior to the effective date of termination.
Dispute Resolution
The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement promptly by negotiation between executives who have authority to settle the controversy and who are at a higher level of management than the persons with direct responsibility for administration of this project. Any party may give the other party written notice of any dispute not resolved in the normal course of business. Within fifteen (15) days after delivery of the notice, the receiving party shall submit to the other a written response. The notice and the response shall include (a) a statement of each party’s position and a summary of arguments supporting that position, and (b) the name and title of the executive who will represent that party and of any other person who will accompany the executive. Within thirty (30) days after delivery of the disputing party’s notice, the executives of both parties shall meet at a mutually acceptable time and place to attempt to resolve the dispute. All reasonable requests for information made by one party to the other will be honored. All negotiations pursuant to this clause are confidential and shall be treated as compromise and settlement negotiations for purposes of applicable rules of evidence. In the event the parties cannot reach a satisfactory settlement under the aforementioned process, they each agree to present the dispute to non-binding mediation before a mutually agreeable neutral mediator at a mutually agreeable neutral site. If mediation is not successful, the parties may proceed to binding arbitration or litigation.
Governing Law
This Agreement shall be interpreted and governed in all respects by the Indian laws without giving effect to choice of law provisions. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be heard exclusively in the courts sitting in the State of Tamilnadu, India and the Parties hereby consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.
Independent Contractor
Nothing in this Agreement, and no course of dealing between the parties, shall be construed to create an employment or agency relationship or a partnership between a party and the other party. Each party shall be solely responsible for payment of its employees’ salaries (including withholding of income taxes and social security), workers' compensation, and all other employment benefits.
Severability
In the event any term or provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining terms and provisions will continue in full force and effect if the essential terms and conditions of this Agreement for each party remain valid, binding and enforceable.
Entire Agreement
This Agreement sets forth the entire Agreement and understanding between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and replaces any prior oral or written communications. The attached Exhibits hereto are made a part of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be supplemented, modified or amended except by a written instrument signed by duly authorized representatives of Client and Service Provider, respectively, and no other person has or shall have the authority to supplement, modify or amend this Agreement in another manner.
Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in duplicate counterparts. Each such counterpart, if executed by both parties, shall be an original and all such counterparts together shall constitute but one and the same document. This Agreement shall not be deemed executed unless and until at least one counterpart bears the signature of each party’s designated signatory.