Datamatics Service Agreement
Last Updated: 15 March 2024
This Datamatics Service Agreement, together with the terms of any Job Card or document (“Job Card”), exhibit, annexures, or supplemental terms if any (collectively referred to as “Agreement”) describe the basis on which Datamatics Entity listed in Job Card (“Datamatics”) provides services as set forth in the applicable Job Card (“Services”) to the legal entity listed in Job Card (“Client”) that purchases or accesses or uses the Services. This Agreement constitutes a binding contract between Datamatics and such purchasing entity i.e. Client.
The terms “Datamatics” and “Client” shall include their respective successors and permitted assigns. The terms and conditions of this Service Agreement apply to any Job Card, releases or other means of ordering between Datamatics and Client (individually “Party; collectively “Parties”) relating to services.
- Project Scope
Datamatics will provide to the Client the services listed in the Job Card (“Services”) for the execution of the project, the details of which are more specifically set out in the said Job Card (“Project”) and such further Projects as is agreed between the Parties in writing from time to time. The Client is responsible for ensuring that the scope of the Services, service levels, delivery timelines, procedures etc. as required by them, are detailed, unambiguous, reasonable, lawful and clearly specified.
- Service Terms and Conditions
- If the Project scope and assumptions are changed at any time by the Client, this shall impact the deliverables and commercials and hence the Parties agree for an equitable adjustment.
- In case a request is received to change (including to cease) any service or add new services ; or to amend or extend the Agreement, a request shall be made either through amendment agreement or in the form of an email (“Change Request”). Such change shall be effective from the date the Change Request is accepted by the other Party. The Change Request shall not be denied or rejected unreasonably.
- It is agreed and acknowledged by the Client that the delivery of the agreed deliverables by Datamatics can depend on the availability of data/ information in the public domain as well as on the availability of the data subjects etc. Datamatics shall make all reasonable and prudent efforts to provide the output data / deliverables within the agreed time, for the Project.
- Wherever the deliverables pertain to data subjects, Datamatics does not certify that the data subjects in the delivered lists have “opted in” to receive any information or communication from Datamatics or the Client except the cases where Datamatics specifically states in writing that the data subjects have opted in.
- The Client agrees to accept “part delivery” as the “full and final” delivery for the Project, in case the required data/ information is not adequately available in the public domain. However, in case of part delivery the billing shall be done on pro rata basis.
- The deliverables are of B2B nature and is susceptible to changes due to efflux of time, taking place at the data subject locations e.g. transfers, promotions, attritions etc.
- Any Services or deliverables provided by Datamatics which do not meet the service standards as set out in Job Card, then the same shall be notiied in writing by the Client to Datamatics within seven (7) days of delivery of such defective deliverables/Services. If Client raises no query within these seven (7) days, the deliverables/Services shall be deemed to have been accepted by Client.
- Subject to receipt of payment in full, Datamatics will provide to the Client a limited, non-exclusive right on the usage of the database of the data, researched and delivered by Datamatics only for the purpose for which it has been delivered to the Client.
- Client acknowledges and agrees that Datamatics is relying on the accuracy, quality and legality of the documented information and instructions supplied by Client, and other documented requirements specified by Client via email and/or any other written communication mode mutually agreed between the Parties (cumulatively, the “Processing Norms”), to perform the Services mentioned in this Agreement. In the event the Processing Norms are not accurate or are found to be inadequate, Client shall promptly notify Datamatics of any such deficiency and Client will use its best efforts to remedy the situation in a timely manner. For the avoidance of doubt, the Processing Norms shall comply with data protection laws and regulations of all the applicable jurisdictions.
- The Client acknowledges and agrees that Datamatics is relying and acting in accordance of the Processing Norms, to perform the Services. The Client shall at all times be responsible for any liability for claims, losses or damages that arise as a result of Datamatics’ compliance with the Processing Norms.
- In no event will Datamatics or its affiliates be liable for any damages and service levels/ service level credits if and to the extent caused by the failure of Client or its affiliates (as applicable) to perform its responsibilities under this Agreement.
- Datamatics may use Client’s and the end clients’ name, logo and other informational documents including but not limited to white papers etc. in its marketing and other advertising materials including website during and after the engagement, as this promotes and provide insights about the client’s products and services to the targeted audience. In case Client wishes Datamatics not to do so, it may send an email to that effect to [email protected].
- Datamatics shall not be liable, and will have no obligation towards Client for the (i) sensitive data sent to Datamatics by Client; (ii) violation of any law by Datamatics when acting under Client’s or its affiliates direction; or (iii) Client’s emails sent by Datamatics, including any claims against Datamatics due to Client’s sending or data collection practices or Client’s content.
- Datamatics shall not be responsible and liable in any manner whatsoever if Client ask Datamatics for the transfer of data/information from any mode other than SFTP. Client shall indemnify and hold Datamatics and its affiliates harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages, and claims (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arises or incurred in connection with transfer of such data/information other than SFTP mode including breach of data privacy laws.
- Client’s exclusive remedy for Datamatics’ failure to adequately perform any of the Services or obligations set forth herein will be to have Datamatics make a second attempt to perform the services.
- Payment Terms
- Datamatics shall invoice the Client and Client shall pay Datamatics the fees as specified in Job Card, for the Services Datamatics performs for the Client under the said Job Card.
- Any query on the invoices is to be communicated by Client to Datamatics in writing within Seven (7) working days from the date of receipt of the invoice. If Client raises no query within these Seven (7) working days, the invoice shall be deemed to have been accepted by Client and due for payment in full to Datamatics on due date. Client agrees to promptly pay any undisputed amounts under each invoice.
- The commercials/ consideration agreed herein are exclusive of applicable taxes. All sale of service tax such as VAT, GST etc., which if currently not chargeable on sale of services may become applicable on the future date, in which case it shall be paid by the Client. The Parties to this Agreement shall be liable for their individual taxes pertaining to their capital, capital stock, net worth, gross margin or gross profit.
- Unless otherwise agreed in the Job Card, the Client shall pay invoices within thirty (30) days’ from the date of its receipt. Parties will be responsible for their respective Bank Charges. Client will remit the amount electronically to Datamatics’ bank details as mentioned in the invoice or Job Card as the case may be.
- Any delay in payment over thirty (30) days or part thereof, will entail interest at 0.75% per month from the due date till date of payment.
- Any default or delay in payment of the invoice over one (1) month on the part of Client, shall constitute a material breach of terms of this Agreement and Datamatics, in that case, shall have the right to stop providing the Services to the Client forthwith and terminate this Agreement by intimating to Client for default. This right of Datamatics is in addition to and independent of the right of charging interest on delayed payment as specified in sub-clause (e) hereinabove.
- For the administrative purpose, Client may request Datamatics to issue invoice on Client’s affiliate therefore, invoice(s) may be issued on such Client’s affiliate’s only for the purpose of making payment. However, the Client acknowledges and agrees that such payment does not give any rights to such Client’s affiliates to bring any claim on Datamatics or its affiliates. Further, it is hereby agreed by the Client and its affiliates that the Client and its affiliates shall be jointly and severally responsible and liable for payment terms.
- Fees paid under this Agreement shall be non-refundable and non creditable against other fees payable in connection with the Project.
- Representations and Warranties
- Each Party represents and warrants to each other that it has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and the person signing this Agreement on behalf of each Party hereto, has been duly authorized and empowered to enter into and execute this Agreement;
- Datamatics shall be the owner of all title, rights and interest, including all rights in intellectual property in and to the deliverables. The Client is granted by Datamatics a limited, perpetual, non-exclusive right to make use of all deliverables for its business purposes in the country in which the Client is located. All rights in the Intellectual Property in the deliverables under this Agreement shall continue to vest with Datamatics.
- Both Parties agree to comply with the provisions of their respective Data Protection Laws applicable to them as Data Processor (Datamatics) and Data Controller (Client). In relation to any Personal Data which is used by Datamatics as part of the Services, Datamatics will: (i) use such Personal Data only in accordance with reasonable instructions of the Client; and (ii) in compliance with legally required security obligations applicable to Datamatics.
- TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE WARRANTIES IN THIS CLAUSE ARE DATAMATICS SOLE WARRANTIES TO CLIENT WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) SERVICE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE, AND ARE MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ACCEPTABLE QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND CONSUMER GUARANTEES PROVIDED BY STATUTE, COMMON LAW OR OTHERWISE.
- Term and Termination of the Agreement
- The initial term of this Agreement shall be as set forth in the Job Card, unless terminated by either Party in the manner set out in this Agreement. For clarity, each Job Card, together with the current version of this Agreement, creates a separate contract between Client and Datamatics, and therefore Client may have multiple contracts in effect with Datamatics at any time. Each will be treated as an independent contract.
- Either Party can terminate this Agreement or any Project under this Agreement by serving thirty (30) days prior written notice of termination to the other Party.
- Either Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement or any Project in case of breach of the Agreement or such Project by the other Party and the non-rectification of the breach within the thirty (30) days’ written notice period issued by the other Party.
- Either Party shall have the right to forthwith terminate the Agreement in case of insolvency, bankruptcy and/or liquidation of the other Party.
- Consequences of termination
- Upon the termination or expiration of the Agreement, for any reason set forth herein, Client shall be liable to pay for the Services rendered by Datamatics upto the date of termination/ expiration, as also the payment for all fixed and non-cancellable costs incurred by Datamatics.
- If Client fails to serve the notice period then, Datamatics shall be entitled to charge the Client monthly service fees for the shortfall in notice period which shall be calculated by taking the average monthly billing of last six months.
- The termination or expiration of this Agreement shall have no impact on the continuing validity and effect of any Project that may have been entered into between the Parties prior to such expiration or termination, unless and to the extent, such Projects are terminated as described in clause 5.
- Termination of this Agreement shall not prejudice or affect: (i) the rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement wholly or partially outstanding at the date of such termination; or (ii) any right of action or remedy which shall have accrued or shall accrue subsequently under this Agreement to either party.
- Indemnity
Each Party shall defend, indemnify and hold the other Party harmless from any and all claims, losses, expenses, cost, liabilities, damages or judgement (including reasonable attorney’s fees) that such Party may have suffered, infringement of Intellectual property rights, or incurred in connection with any third-party claim for any fraud, or bad faith of the indemnifying Party in performance of its obligations under this Agreement.
The indemnified party shall give prompt written notice to the indemnifying party of a claim for which the indemnifying party is required to indemnify the indemnified party under this clause and the indemnified party has the right (but no obligation) to participate in the defense of such claim at its expense. In no event will either party settle any claim for which it has an obligation to indemnify the other without the other’s prior written consent, not to be unreasonably delayed, unless such settlement involves only the payment of money damages and no admission of wrongdoing or other relief and includes a complete release of the indemnified party.
- Limitation Of Liability
Datamatics’ aggregate liability under or in connection to this entire Agreement (including without limitation breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability and tort) with respect to each Project/Job Card under which the claim arose shall not exceed 50% of the charges paid by Client to Datamatics under this Agreement for such Project/Job Card. Notice of any such claim with respect to each of such Project/Job Card must be delivered in writing to Datamatics within Fifteen (15) days after the date of the delivery of such Project/Job Card which gave rise to the claim. The parties agree that the foregoing limitation of liability is not intended to limit the amounts due and owing by the Client to Datamatics for the performance of the Services under the Agreement.
It is further understood and acknowledged between the Parties that neither Party shall be responsible and liable to the other Party or any third party for any indirect, punitive, consequential or exemplary costs, damages, actions, claims, losses including the claims for actual or alleged loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of goodwill or reputation, loss of data or loss of opportunities arising from any claim or action hereunder, whether based on contract, tort or other legal theory.
- Confidentiality and Compliance
Both Parties shall maintain the confidentiality regarding the information, records, material and data except details of Internet Protocol address in any form other than in oral, of the other party, which has been provided or disclosed to them as confidential information which is specifically marked as ‘Confidential’ except as reasonably required to be disclosed to its employees working on the Project. However, confidential information shall not include (a) any information that is disclosed to a statutory/ regulatory or judicial authority under due process of law (b) any information that is available to the public (c) to the receiving party hereunder from sources other than the disclosing party (provided that such source is not subject to obligations of confidentiality with regard to such information), (d) any information that is independently developed by either Party without use of or reference to information from disclosing Party. The Parties hereto further agree that the confidentiality clause as referred hereinabove, shall govern the parties until such information ceases to be confidential or up to 1 (one) year after expiry or termination of this Agreement, whichever is earlier.
- Data Privacy
For the purposes of this Agreement, the terms “personal data”, “processing” and “data subject” have the same meaning as those given to them in EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (“GDPR“). In the event the Client’s usage of the Services requires Datamatics to process personal data falling within the scope of GDPR, Client will be bound by the terms and conditions of Datamatics GDPR Data Processing Agreement (“GDPR Agreement”) available on the link: https://www.datamaticsbpm.com/general-data-protection-agreement/. Such GDPR Agreement shall hereby be incorporated into this Agreement by reference and the execution of this Agreement shall be deemed to be an acceptance of the terms and conditions of the GDPR Agreement by Client.
To the extent that the CCPA is applicable to either Party: (i) such Party agrees to comply with all of its obligations under the CCPA; and (ii) in relation to any communication of “personal information” (as defined by the CCPA) from one Party to the other Party pursuant to this Agreement, the Parties agree that no monetary or other valuable consideration is being provided for such personal information and therefore neither Party is “selling” (as defined by the CCPA) personal information to the other Party.
- Non-Solicitation
Parties agree that during the term of this Agreement and for a period of one (1) year thereafter, neither Party may induce or solicit for employment or retention as an independent contractor any employee or former employee of the other who was involved in the Services undertaken pursuant to this Agreement, provided that this clause shall not restrict the right of the either Party from hiring any employee of such other Party who answers any advertisement in newspapers or trade publications available to the public without having been initially personally solicited or recruited by such Party. In the event of breach of this clause, the party in breach shall pay the other party an amount equivalent six (6) months net salary (salary of the employee in the hiring party) of the employee that has been hired in violation of this clause. The Parties agrees and acknowledges that the six months net salary is the fair and pre-estimated value of the estimated loss suffered by the affected Party. The said amount shall be paid within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of claim in writing from the affected party.
- Anti-Bribery Laws
At all times during while performing under this Agreement, each Party represents and warrants that it understands and shall comply with the requirements of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 1977, the UK Bribery Act, 2010 and any applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws of jurisdictions where performing.
- Performance by Affiliate
The Parties hereby agree that the obligations to be performed under this Agreement may be performed by any affiliate of Datamatics or its subcontractors subject to intimation given by Datamatics to the Client to that effect and provided always that any such affiliate and subcontractor has the legal and corporate capacity to grant or transfer the relevant assets or to perform the relevant obligations (as the case may be) and that it is authorized to do the same by its own articles of association, by-laws, or other relevant internal regulations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Datamatics shall remain sole liable for the obligations to be performed by any of its affiliates or its subcontractor. To the fullest extent possible under applicable law, no such Datamatics’ affiliates or subcontractor will have any liability to the Client and the Client will not bring any claim in any way in respect of or in connection with this Agreement against any such affiliates or subcontractor except Datamatics.
- Notice
A notice served under this Agreement shall be in writing in the English language and shall be delivered personally, sent by fax, or sent by commercial courier or by email. The addresses for service of notice to Client and Datamatics shall be at the address set forth in the Job Card or such other address as either party may be notified of by the other party. Any such notice shall be considered to have been given at the time of actual delivery or upon being marked rejected or undeliverable if properly addressed. Any notices, which Client has to serve on Datamatics via email, shall also address to [email protected] & [email protected]
By accessing and using this Website, the visitors to the Website (“Users”) accept the following terms and conditions, without limitation or qualification.
- The term Datamatics shall refer to Datamatics Business Solutions Limited and its group companies.
- Unless otherwise stated, the contents of this Website including, but not limited to, the text and images contained herein and their arrangement are the property of Datamatics. All trademarks used or referred to in this Website are the property of their respective owners.
- Nothing contained in this Website shall be construed as conferring by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to any copyright, patent, trademark or other proprietary interest of Datamatics or any third party.
- This Website and the content provided in herein, may not be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way, without the prior written consent of Datamatics.
- The information provided on this Website is free of charge and for informational purposes only and does not create a business or professional services relationship between the User and Datamatics. Links on this Website may lead to services or sites not operated by Datamatics. No judgment or warranty is made with respect to such other services or sites and Datamatics takes no responsibility for such other sites or services. A link to another site or service is not an endorsement of that site or service. Any use you make of the information provided on this site, or any site or service linked to by this Website, is at the User’s own risk.
- This Website and its contents are provided “as is” and Datamatics makes no representation or warranty of any kind with respect to this Website or any site or service accessible through this site. Datamatics expressly disclaims all express and implied warranties including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
- In no event will either Datamatics be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, consequential, or other damages (including, but not limited to, lost profits, business interruption, loss of programs or data) without regard to the form of action, and whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Website, any content accessed on this Website or through this Website or any site service linked to, or any copying, displaying, or use thereof.
- Unless expressly stated otherwise herein, any information submitted by the Users through this Website shall be deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary. The Users represent that they have the lawful right to submit such information and agree that they will not submit any information unless they are legally entitled to do so. Because of the open nature of the Internet, it is recommend that the Users do not submit information they consider confidential.
- Datamatics may terminate User’s access at any time for any reason. The provisions regarding to disclaimer of warranty, accuracy of information and indemnification shall survive such termination. Datamatics may monitor access to the Website.
- Datamatics may change or discontinue any aspect of its Website at any time, including, its content or features. Datamatics reserves the right to change the terms and conditions applicable for use of the Website. Such changes shall be effective immediately upon notice, which shall be placed on the Website.
- User agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Datamatics harmless from and against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to any misuse by the User of the content and services provided on the Website.
- The information contained in the Website has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Datamatics disclaims all warranties implied or otherwise as to the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of such information.
- The User’s right to privacy is of paramount importance to Datamatics. Any information provided by the User will not be shared with any third party. Datamatics reserves the right to use the information to provide the User a more personalized online experience. For more details on privacy, please refer the Website Privacy Policy.
- These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Indian Laws. Any dispute arising under these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at Mumbai. The Users are responsible for complying with the laws of the jurisdiction from which they are accessing this Website and they agree that they will not access or use the information on this Website in violation of such laws.
- Force Majeure
Neither Party shall be liable to each other for any delay or non-performance of its obligations under this Agreement arising from any cause or causes beyond its reasonable control including, without limitation, any of the Acts of God i.e. natural calamities, governmental act, war, fire, flood, explosion, civil commotions or insurrections or terrorist activities etc., and the Client agrees to extend the time for deliverables in such circumstances.
- No Third Party Beneficiaries
Datamatics and Client intend that, save for an affiliate specified in this Agreement no provisions of this Agreement shall in any way bind or benefit any third party or the public at large and that no third party shall have any rights or cause of action under this Agreement.
- Independent Contractors
Parties hereto are independent parties, not agents, employees or employers of the other or joint ventures, and neither acquires hereunder any right or ability to bind or enter into any obligation on behalf of the other.
- Waiver
All waivers under this Agreement must be in writing. Any waiver or failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement on one occasion will not be deemed a waiver of any other provision or of such provision on any other occasion.
- Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable, that provision will be removed to the extent necessary to comply with the Law, replaced by a provision that most closely approximates the original intent and economic effect of the original to the extent consistent with the Law, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force.
- Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Governing Law And Jurisdiction
- In case of a signing entity of Job Card is Datamatics Business Solutions Limited
In the event that any dispute arises between the Parties in connection with this Agreement, the construction of any provision of this Agreement or the rights, duties or liabilities of the Parties hereto under this Agreement, the Parties shall conduct negotiations in good faith to solve such dispute. If mutual resolution cannot be reached within thirty (30) days after the commencement of such negotiations, either of the parties shall be free to refer such dispute to the arbitration by a single arbitrator to be jointly appointed by the parties. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 for the time being in force or any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof. The venue of arbitration shall be Mumbai and any award made in such arbitration will be final and binding on the Parties. The language of the Arbitration shall be English. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of India and the courts in Mumbai shall have the exclusive jurisdiction to try and determine the disputes arising under this Agreement. - In case of a signing entity of Job Card is Datamatics Business Solutions Inc.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York and courts of State of New York shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle the disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement. - In case of a signing entity is Datamatics Business Solutions UK Limited
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English laws and the courts in London shall have the exclusive jurisdiction to try and determine the disputes arising under this Agreement.
- Survival
Any outstanding payment obligations under this Agreement and obligations set out in clause 2(l), 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 to 13, 16, 17, 20, 22 and 25 shall survive the expiration and/or termination of this Agreement along with any provisions of this Agreement which are intended by their nature to survive performance of the Services, will survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
- Assignment
Subject to the provisions of clause 13, the rights and obligations of either Party under this Agreement may not be assigned or subcontracted to others without the prior written consent of the other Party which such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
- Entire Agreement
Parties acknowledge that this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties with respect to its subject matter and shall supersede all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, oral or written. Any amendment or change of this Agreement shall be in writing by way of an addendum through the authorised signatories of this Agreement. For the administrative purpose, Client may issue Purchase Order for the Project or under this Agreement, however, in no event shall any pre-printed terms or conditions found in the said Purchase Order shall be binding on Datamatics. For the avoidance of doubt, any such Purchase Order terms and conditions of Client are expressly excluded. Datamatics’ failure to object to conflicting or additional terms (except scope of work and fees) will not change or add to the terms of this Agreement.
- Further Assurance
Each party shall (at its own expense) promptly execute and deliver all such documents, and do all such things, or procure the execution and delivery of all documents and doing of all such things as are required to give full effect to this agreement and the transactions contemplated by it.
- Order of Precedence
This Agreement amends and supplements all agreements including purchase order, work order, amendment and other documents whether entered into prior to, on, or after the Job Card and any terms that are associated with or relate to the referenced services referred to in the Agreements. In the event of any conflict between (i) the terms of this Agreement and (ii) any Job Card, schedule, purchase order, work order, exhibit, attachment, appendix, amendment, or other underlying document hereto, this Agreement shall control, except to the extent that any Job Card, schedule, exhibit, attachment, appendix, amendment, or other underlying document expressly identifies terms of this Agreement intended to be overridden and provides that it controls in the event of any such conflict.
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