Listings Service Agreement Standard Terms and Conditions

THIS IS A LEGALLY-BINDING AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.

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1. Acknowledgement & Acceptance of Agreement

   • This Listings Service Agreement (along with all other applicable terms and conditions, including, without limitation, the Show Black Book Terms of Use, the Code of Conduct and the Editorial Guidelines, which are hereby incorporated by reference in this 'Agreement') is made and entered into by The Show Black Book, LLC (otherwise referred to as ‘SBB’), a Tennessee corporation and the business or personal entity identified by you when registering and accepting this Agreement (the 'Advertiser’, ‘Company’ or 'you') by the use of our website and download of our apps, where such action is identified as having the effect of accepting this Agreement. You acknowledge, represent and warrant that you are authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Advertiser, that your Acceptance of this Agreement has the effect of making the Advertiser a party bound to this Agreement, and that the information submitted by you to The, via online forms or otherwise, is and will continue to be authentic and correct.

   • Pursuant to this Agreement, Advertiser submits business Business Listing(s) and/or link(s) to, its web site(s) for inclusion on Business.com's web site. The terms and conditions applicable are set forth below.

   • Basic inclusion of a website title, description and URL ('Business Listing') on theshowblackbook.com site are sold on an inclusion monthly fee. 

   • SBB may, in its sole discretion, change the setup or annual monthly fee at any time and will notify clients before hand.

   • Following submission by Advertiser of a Business Listing submission form, Business.com will review the Business Listing entry containing the information submitted by Advertiser regarding its website, to determine whether Advertiser's Business Listing entry and applicable web site is eligible for inclusion in SBB. Within five (5) business days from the date the Business Listing submission form is received by SBB, SBB will review Advertiser's Business Listing entry inclusion to determine whether it is eligible for inclusion in Business.com.

   • Business Listing Ad On refers to the advertising options and paid enhanced listing options available.  These are a monthly, re-ocurring fee that can be cancelled by the client after giving SBB 30 days notice by email at anytime of the year.

2. Notification of Changes

   • SBB may, at any time in its sole discretion, change the terms of this Agreement. Modifications may include, without limitation, increases to it’s monthly fees charged for the Listing Services Ad Ons. Whenever SBB changes this Agreement, it will post those changes to its Web Site. The revised terms will become effective on the date SBB posts such changes to its Web Site, except annual fee increases will become effective at the time your annual Agreement automatically renews. It is your obligation to check this Agreement regularly to ensure you are updated as to any changes. Without limiting the foregoing, if SBB determines in its sole discretion that the modification is material, it will notify you electronically via the email address associated with each account. If any modification to this Agreement is not acceptable to you, your only remedy is to notify SBB of your election not to renew your Agreement, as provided in Section 3 below.

3. Term of Agreement

   • SBB may, at any time in its sole discretion, with or without cause, terminate this Agreement and/or cancel any listings or links submitted under this Agreement.

   • Auto-Renewal: Advertiser's  Business Listing Ad On subscription will be automatically renewed for successive monthly terms, unless Advertiser notifies SBB by sending an email or our contact form on our website with the words 'CANCELLATION' in the subject line. Advertiser shall deliver such notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of the next renewal term. If SBB is unable to process Advertiser's credit card payment because the credit card has expired or is otherwise invalid, then SBB may contact Advertiser to obtain payment information and/or cancel Advertiser's subscription and/or run the credit card with updated expiration date.

   • The cost of the renewed Ad On Listing will be the then-current standard rate. Advertiser's credit card will be charged the non-refundable renewal fee in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

4. Service Fees and Payment Terms

   • Advertiser agrees to pay all applicable charges under this Agreement, including any applicable taxes or charges imposed by any government entity. If Advertiser disputes any charge made under this Agreement, Advertiser must notify SBB in writing within sixty (60) days after any such charge; failure to so notify SBB shall result in the waiver by Advertiser of any claim relating to any such disputed charge. Charges shall be calculated solely based on records maintained by theshowblackbook.com. No other measurements or statistics of any kind shall be accepted by SBB or have any effect under this Agreement.

   • Fees: Advertiser agrees to pay all applicable charges under this Agreement, including any applicable taxes or charges imposed by any government entity. If Advertiser disputes any charge made under this Agreement, Advertiser must notify SBB by sending a detailed notice of dispute to SBB via email within ten (10) days of the charge; failure to so notify SBB shall result in the waiver by Advertiser of any claim relating to any such disputed charge. Charges shall be calculated solely based on records maintained by SBB. No other measurements or statistics of any kind shall be accepted by Business.com or have any effect under this Agreement. All payments made under this Agreement are non-refundable.

   • Late Payments: Any charges which are past due by more than thirty (30) days shall bear interest at the rate of one percent (1%) per month or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is less, and Advertiser shall reimburse SBB for any costs and fees (including attorneys' fees) incurred by SBB in an effort to collect any amount due hereunder.

   • Disputes: If Advertiser has any questions or objections regarding charges to its credit card, it must promptly (within 30 days) notify SBB in writing (including electronic mail) and make a reasonable and good faith effort to resolve its objection before it disputes the charge with the credit card processing company. Such notice must identify the amount in dispute and must provide in reasonable detail the basis for disagreement with any charges. If (a) Advertiser fails to comply with these requirements BEFORE filing a dispute with the credit card processing company, or (b) advertiser files a dispute with the credit card processing company that is not in good faith, Advertiser will be in material breach of this Agreement and SBB will be entitled to liquidated damages calculated as follows in addition to any equitable remedies available to it. Liquidated damages may include but not be limited to: all fees accrued up to the termination of this Agreement, plus attorney fees and costs, plus late fees on the foregoing at the legal rate of interest. For purposes of this paragraph, disputing payment because of inability to pay or because of Advertiser's failure to submit a proper notice of non-renewal by the applicable date shall not be considered to be a good faith dispute.

   • Payment Method: To maintain an Add On Listing account with SBB, Advertiser must maintain a valid PayPal, Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card number on file with us. Advertiser's credit card will be charged upon submission and renewal of a Listing pursuant to Section 6 below. Listing accounts are renewed on an monthly basis as set forth in Section 6. Advertisers are required to pay for Ad On Listings by the credit card method.

5. Editorial Standards and Requirements

   • Advertiser's Ads are writtenby Advertiser subject to SBB’s approval. Advertiser's submissions will be subject to SBB editorial review, modification and/or removal in SBB's sole discretion. SBB reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review Advertiser submissions.

   • ADVERTISER REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT ITS LISTINGS, LINKS AND SUBMISSIONS TO THE SBB APP and  SITE DO NOT, AND WILL NOT INCLUDE CONTENT, OR LINKS TO CONTENT, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CLAIM AGAINST, OR CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY TO, THESHOWBLACKBOOK.COM OR THAT OTHERWISE VIOLATES APPLICABLE LAW OR THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CONTENT THAT IS FRAUDULENT, DECEPTIVE, LIBELOUS, DEFAMATORY, OBSCENE, PORNOGRAPHIC, ADULT-THEMED, INFRINGING OR THAT VIOLATES THE PRIVACY, PUBLICITY OR ANY OTHER RIGHT(S) OF A THIRD PARTY.

   • ADVERTISER HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS BUSINESS.COM AND ITS AFFILIATES AND PARTNERS, AND ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, PARTNERS, SHAREHOLDERS, AGENTS, LICENSEES AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ALL THIRD PARTY CLAIMS, ACTIONS, LIABILITIES, LOSSES, EXPENSES, DAMAGES, AND COSTS INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES (COLLECTIVELY, 'LOSSES') THAT MAY AT ANY TIME BE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIMS, SUITS OR PROCEEDINGS: (A) ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH BY ADVERTISER OF ANY DUTY, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT; OR (B) ARISING FROM THE CONTENT OR SUBJECT MATTER OF ANY ADVERTISER LISTING, LINK, SUBMISSION OR CONTENT OF SITES TO WHICH VISITORS CAN LINK THROUGH ADVERTISER'S LINKS OR LISTINGS. SBB RETAINS COMPLETE EDITORIAL DISCRETION WITH RESPECT TO ALL LISTINGS AND LINKS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, REGARDING THE SELECTION, PLACEMENT, KEYWORDS, TITLE, DESCRIPTIONS AND MULTILINKS.

6. Security

   • SBB endeavors to protect the security of Advertiser's payment information during transmission by using Secure Sockets Layer ('SSL') when receiving payment information through the theshowblackkbook.com website. It is important for Advertiser to protect against unauthorized access to your password and your computer. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your computer, and Advertiser agrees to accept full responsibility for all activities conducted using Advertiser's account on SBB.

7. Registration Information

   • In connection with the Listing program, Advertiser is required to submit registration or sign up information. SBB may use such information to contact Advertiser regarding its listings and links. SBB may disclose such information to its third party vendors and service providers in connection with conducting its business and providing and maintaining its site, and, in addition, in the good faith belief that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to (a) comply with the law or legal process; (b) enforce this Agreement; or (c) protect the rights or interests of Business.com, its affiliates or related parties. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, SBB may transfer, sell or assign such information to third parties as a result of a merger, consolidation or combination of SBB with another entity.

8. License

   • Advertiser hereby grants to SBB a worldwide, limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, royalty-free license to: (i) reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, perform, download, cache, store on its servers, and otherwise use Advertiser's listings and submissions, and any portion thereof, including, without limitation, the trademarks, trade names, service marks and logos set forth therein, or as otherwise specified in writing by Advertiser (collectively the 'Advertiser Marks'), for purposes of providing the services covered by this Agreement; and (ii) incorporate in SBB’s apps and sites links provided by Advertiser as part of its listings and submissions.

9. Warranty Disclaimer

   • NEITHER SBB NOR ITS SUPPLIERS OR VENDORS MAKE ANY WARRANTIES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT), GUARANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, PROMISES, STATEMENTS, ESTIMATES, CONDITIONS OR OTHER INDUCEMENTS, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, ORAL, WRITTEN OR OTHERWISE. SBB’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ARE SUBJECT TO DELAYS CAUSED BY WAR, TERRORISM, ACT OF GOD, EMBARGOES, OR ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND SBB’S REASONABLE CONTROL. ADVERTISER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT SBB’S APPS AND SITE IS OPERATED ON AN 'AS IS', 'AS AVAILABLE' BASIS, AND THAT NEITHER SBB NOR ITS SUPPLIERS OR VENDORS MAKES ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PLACEMENT OF LISTINGS OR LINKS OR THE PERFORMANCE OR SECURITY OF ITS WEB SITE OR SERVICES.

10. Limitation of Liability

    • IN NO EVENT SHALL SBB OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS, VENDORS OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS OR LOST OPPORTUNITIES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN ADVANCE AND REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION UPON WHICH ANY SUCH CLAIM IS BASED. IN NO EVENT SHALL SBB’S LIABILITY FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER EXCEED THE FEES PAID TO SBB BY ADVERTISER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT DURING THE SIX MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO THE TIME THE APPLICABLE CLAIM ACCRUED.

11. Privacy

    • In no event shall Advertiser collect, or cause or permit the collection of, any Personal Information (as defined below) from users of SBB’s app or site . SBB’s privacy policies shall apply to users of SBB’s Apps & Web Site while users are browsing or viewing them, and Advertiser shall comply with same. SBB shall own all information relating to user access to SBB’s app and website, including, but not limited to, all Personal Information, demographics and usage information gathered therefrom. 'Personal Information' includes an individual's name, address, e-mail address, age, date of birth, credit card or other financial information, or any other contact or personal information about an individual or from which the personal information about an individual can be derived.

    • The Show Blackbook LLC derives all of its listings from submissions by company’s, public listings found online, paid  data mining company’s, public data listings of conferences and online open research.  All listings can be changed, deleted, added or modified in anyway by a client simply contacting us by email or through our website contact form.  SBB has the right to make all requested edits and modifications by the listings companies and personnel within 30 days of the request and is held harmless for the placement of the list on our systems. SBB will not sell this information to any entity that is not associated with us, our app or website.

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12. Reservation of Rights

    • Advertiser agrees that SBB retains all right, title and interest in and to SBB’s technology, services and other intellectual property rights. Advertiser agrees that it will not reproduce, distribute, alter, modify, copy, edit, format, create derivative works of or otherwise use any materials, content or technology provided by SBB, except as explicitly provided herein or approved in advance in writing by SBB.

13. Miscellaneous

    • SBB reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to (i) remove Advertiser's Listing, standard listings and/or cancel Advertiser's account for any reason or no reason; (ii) change the fees for Listing; (iii) change the procedures or rules for obtaining or maintaining a Listing; (iv) alter the content or other aspect of any Listing; and (v) discontinue Listing and/or the SBB app or website. Payment of Advertiser's fee will not guarantee that Advertiser's listing(s), link(s) and/or account will remain on the SBB app or website if Advertiser or Advertiser's listing is deemed to be in violation of any term or condition of this Agreement. Upon any termination or expiration of this Agreement, Advertiser shall promptly pay SBB all moneys due hereunder.

    • Receipt times of all submissions, notices and other correspondences and transactions via the SBB app and site are measured based on receipt by SBB’s servers. This Agreement: (a) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Tennessee, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law; (b) constitutes the complete and entire expression of the agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof; and (c) shall supersede any and all other agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties, including, without limitation, any print, online and electronic promotional materials. All waivers hereunder by SBB must be expressly made in writing. Should any provision of this contract be held to be void, invalid, or inoperative, such provision shall be modified to reflect the fullest enforceable intent of the parties, or if such modification is not possible, severed, and the remaining provisions of this contract shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. Exclusive venue for all disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be the state and federal courts located in Davidson County, State of Tennessee, and each party hereby irrevocably consents thereto. Any rights or obligations hereunder may not be transferred or assigned by Advertiser without the prior written consent of SBB. SBB may freely assign and delegate the Agreement and any of its rights and obligations hereunder.