Teacher:In this task, you're given a passage that represents a legal contract or clause between multiple parties, followed by a question that needs to be answered. Based on the paragraph, you must write unambiguous answers to the questions and your answer must refer a specific phrase from the paragraph. If multiple answers seem to exist, write the answer that is the most plausible.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: DISTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT

1. CERTIFICATION AND IDENTIFICATION:

COMWARE TECHNICAL SERVICES OF 17922 SKY PARK CIRCLE, SUITE E, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92614-6414  (COMWARE) certifies that the Products furnished under this agreement by INTERNATIONAL TEST SYSTEMS, INC. OF 4703 SHAVANO OAK, SUITE 102, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78249 (ITS) will be incorporated by COMWARE as a part of COMWARE'S systems which  COMWARE  sells or leases to  unaffiliated  third  parties in the  regular course of  COMWARE'S  business  and that  COMWARE'S  own  contribution  to these systems reflect a verifiable value added.  COMWARE also represents that it is an experienced  user of  computer  equipment  and  software  sufficiently  like the Products,  as  defined  below,  and  that it needs  only  minor  support  in the incorporation of the Products into its lines of business.

2. DEFINITIONS:

    INITIAL DISTRIBUTION      PERIOD:                    April 15, 2000 through October 15,                                 2000 (6 Months from the Effective Date)

    PRODUCTS:                   The CircuiTest 2000S In-Circuit Test System

                                The CircuiTest 2100 Scanner Expansion

    EXCLUSIVE TERRITORIES:      The 48 Contiguous United States

    EFFECTIVE DATE:             The earlier of the date Comware orders and                                 pays for a minimum of $22,710 worth of                                 Products, in any combination, or April 15, 2000.

3. EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS: Upon the effective date of this agreement COMWARE shall have the exclusive right to purchase, at the DISCOUNTS described below, and resell Products to potential customers during the Initial Distribution Period, based on the following terms and conditions:

(a)    COMWARE must purchase no less than $22,710.00 worth of Products, in any        combination,  by April 15, 2000.  This initial order shall be evidenced        by valid  purchase  order from  COMWARE to be  received by ITS no later        than 5:00PM April 1, 2000,  with payment to be received by ITS no later        than April 15,  2000.  In the event  either of these dates are not met,        this Agreement will automatically and immediately terminate and neither        of the parties  hereto will have any  further  obligations,  one to the        other.

(b)    Future  Purchase  Orders  and  delivery  will  approximate  the  15 day        delivery schedule (but not the dates), although payment will be made by        COMWARE to ITS no later than thirty (30) days after  receipt of invoice        from ITS.

(c)    Provided  COMWARE  purchases  the  initial  products  as in (a)  above,        COMWARE  shall have the right to purchase  additional  Products up to a        total of $45,420.00 at the following discounts:

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     INITIAL DISCOUNTS:

         PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION     SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE       DISCOUNT        PRICE TO COMWARE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                                                          CircuiTest 2000S           $5,995.00                       45%                 $3,297.25          CircuiTest 2100 Scanner    $2,995.00                       56%                 $1,317.80

        (INTERNATIONAL TEST SYSTEMS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE RETAIL         PRICE AT ANY TIME, WITH NOTICE TO COMWARE.)

(d)      In the event COMWARE purchases  products in excess of $45,420.00 during          the  Initial  Distribution  Period, COMWARE  shall  have  the  right to          purchase additional Products at the following discounts:

     SUBSEQUENT DISCOUNTS:

         PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION     SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE       DISCOUNT        PRICE TO COMWARE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                                                          CircuiTest 2000S           $5,995.00                       50%                 $2,997.50          CircuiTest 2100 Scanner    $2,995.00                       60%                 $1,198.00

        (INTERNATIONAL TEST SYSTEMS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE RETAIL         PRICE AT ANY TIME, WITH NOTICE TO COMWARE.)

4.   RENEWAL  PERIOD:  Provided  that COMWARE  purchases a minimum of $45,420.00      worth of  Products,  in any  combination,  during the Initial  Distribution





     Period,  this Agreement will automatically renew for an additional 6 months      (the Renewal  Period).  In the event COMWARE  purchases an amount less than      $45,420.00, than this Agreement will automatically terminate.

5.   MINIMUM ORDERS TO MAINTAIN AGREEMENT: COMWARE must purchase order a minimum      of $4,200 worth of Products per month during the Renewal Period TO maintain      the terms and conditions of this  Agreement.  In the event COMWARE does not      meet these minimum purchase requirements, this Agreement will automatically      and  immediately  terminate and neither of the parties hereto will have any      further obligations, one to the other.

6. OBLIGATIONS OF COMWARE:

     o Use best efforts to market and sell the Products to customers.      o Provide marketing feedback to ITS.      o Train customers on and demonstrate ITS products.      o COMWARE reserves the right to develop and sell value-added services that        support the sales of ITS systems.      o COMWARE reserves the right to develop their own marketing materials,        brochures, and advertisements for ITS' products at no cost to ITS.      o Communicate with and respond to ITS AND ITS inquires.      o Assist ITS in customer feedback.

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7. OBLIGATIONS OF ITS:

     o    ITS will deliver working systems no later than 30 days after a hard           copy purchase order is received from COMWARE.      o    ITS will provide free technical support to customers who have           purchased ITS systems for a period of 30 days. After the 30 day free           technical support period, ITS reserves the right to charge a           reasonable fee for additional support.      o    ITS will be solely responsible for the production of brochures           describing the products, and will provide COMWARE with ample space for           placement of business card/label and provide COMWARE with as many           brochures as it may from time to time reasonably require, free of           charge.      o    In event of cancellation of a purchase order, or re-scheduling of any           item on a purchase order beyond the discount period, COMWARE may be           liable for bill back or adjustment of discounts based upon actual           quantities of items delivered within the discount period.      o    COMWARE will not be penalized for delays in delivery caused by ITS, or           any agent of ITS.      o    ITS will use its best efforts to provide a swift and complete           resolution of any product-related problems, whether or not such           problems are covered under the terms of the WARRANTY. In the event           that one of COMWARE'S customers has a problem that is beyond the scope           of COMWARE'S capabilities, ITS will address the problem without delay           in the best interest of customer service.

8.   WARRANTY:  ITS  Products  are  warranted  free from  defects of material or      workmanship  for 3 years after  shipment from the  manufacturer.  Equipment      purchased from ITS, which becomes defective within that time period will be      repaired by ITS at its  headquarters  in San  Antonio,  Texas at no cost to      COMWARE  beyond cost of shipping  the  equipment  to ITS. ITS will bear the      cost of returning the item to COMWARE by UPS,  REGULAR  DELIVERY.  priority      shipping costs will be borne by COMWARE.

     This  warranty  is  contingent  upon  proper  use and  installation  of the      Products and does not cover equipment which has been modified  without ITS'      consent or which has been  subjected  to  unusual  physical  or  electrical      stress or on which the original  identification  marks have been removed or      altered.

9.   DOCUMENTATION AND SUPPORT: ITS will supply with each of the Products      ordered one set of user and technical documentation and one set of software      in reproducible form.

     COMWARE may purchase  additional  copies of the  documentation and software disks at then prevailing prices.

     COMWARE will receive  minimal  assistance  and support from ITS  consistent with the certifications in Section 1.

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TERMINATION:  except as  specifically  described  elsewhere  in this  agreement,      either ITS or COMWARE shall have the right to terminate this Agreement with      30 days written notice from the other party, for any reason whatsoever.

11.  GOVERNMENT SALES:  COMWARE reserves the right to incorporate,  as extension      of this Agreement,  additional  terms and conditions as may be required for      sale of Products to the US Government.  These terms and conditions  will be      expressly quoted in attachments to subject  purchase  orders.  ITS reserves      the right to reject such purchase orders only under those  conditions where      these terms and  conditions are in conflict with stated policy or corporate      condition of ITS at the time the purchase orders are received.





12.  ENTIRE  AGREEMENT:  This  Agreement  supersedes  all prior  agreements  and      understandings  between the parties  relating to the subject  matter and is      intended by the parties as the  complete  and  exclusive  statement  of the      terms of the Agreement. No modification, addition to or waiver of the terms      and conditions of this Agreement  shall be effective  unless in writing and      signed by the party against whom the same is sought to be enforced.

13.  GOVERNED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS: This Agreement shall be interpreted and      governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Comware agrees to submit to the      jurisdiction of the State of Texas, Bexar County, USA.

INTERNATIONAL TEST SYSTEMS, INC.        COMWARE TECHNICAL SERVICES

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Question: Highlight the parts (if any) of this contract related to Warranty Duration that should be reviewed by a lawyer. Details: What is the duration of any  warranty against defects or errors in technology, products, or services  provided under the contract?
Student:
ITS will provide free technical support to customers who have           purchased ITS systems for a period of 30 days.