EX-10.2 3 d74229_ex10-2.txt MARKETING AND SALES AGREEMENT Exhibit 10.2 Portions of this Exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The omissions have been indicated by asterisks ("*****"), and the omitted text has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CONTENT LICENSE, MARKETING AND SALES AGREEMENT This CONTENT LICENSE, MARKETING AND SALES AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into and effective as of January 15, 2008, (the "Effective Date") by and between eFashion Solutions, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company having its principal place of business at 80 Enterprise Avenue South, Secaucus, NJ 07094 ("EFS") and Playboy.com, Inc., a Delaware corporation with offices at 680 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611 ("Client," which shall include affiliates controlling, controlled by or under common control with Playboy.com, Inc.). WHEREAS, Client is in the business of, inter alia, developing, marketing, promoting, distributing and selling branded and unbranded merchandise via physical media, worldwide, via mail order catalogs (the "Catalogs") where orders are taken via multiple order channels including online, phone, fax and mail and via the Internet through its PLAYBOY-branded and BUNNY SHOP-branded e-commerce websites as designated on Exhibit 1 (the "Websites") (the Catalogs and Websites shall be collectively referred to as the "Playboy Commerce Business"). WHEREAS, the parties intend that EFS will operate under license from Client the Playboy Commerce Business, including, but not limited to, the marketing, promotion and distribution of branded, unbranded and co-branded soft and hard goods which include but are not limited to men's and women's apparel, home, lingerie, men's and women's accessories, jewelry, books and DVD's and related products (collectively, "Merchandise") via the Catalogs and the Websites (including other Micro-Sites (as defined in Section 1.1(d)(vii))). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto each intending to be legally bound, agree as follows: 1. Operation of the Playboy Commerce Business 1.1. Obligations of EFS. (a) Operations. EFS, at its sole cost and expense, shall be solely responsible for (i) developing, designing, operating, maintaining and distributing the Catalogs; (ii) developing, designing, operating, maintaining and hosting the Websites; (iii) except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, the creation (except for that provided by Client) and use of all content to be displayed in the Catalogs and on the Websites; and (iv) marketing and promotion of the Playboy Commerce Business. EFS shall be permitted to display on the bottom of each page of the Websites "Powered by eFashionSolutions" which shall appear substantially as set forth in Exhibit 2, attached hereto and hereby incorporated by reference. (b) Fulfillment Services. EFS, at its sole cost and expense or (with respect to pass-through expenses such as shipping, gift wrapping, etc.) at the consumer's expense, shall be solely responsible for conducting all business activities related to the Playboy Commerce Business, including, but not limited to the following activities: (i) setting the price consumers will pay for Merchandise offered through the Catalogs and Websites and for shipping thereof; (ii) processing all Catalog and Website orders placed by consumers, including, but not limited to, all picking, packing, billing, shipping, gift wrapping and other value-added services necessary to process orders from order placement to delivery, which shall be performed substantially as set forth in Exhibit 3, attached hereto and hereby incorporated by reference (collectively, "Fulfillment Services"); (iii) providing pricing, billing and financial clearinghouse services in connection with the Playboy Commerce Business; (iv) handling all customer service matters (provided, however, that Client and EFS shall agree upon a "hot transfer" process whereby non-e-commerce-related customer calls will be rerouted); (v) handling all financial transactions related to the Playboy Commerce Business, including, but not limited to, establishing merchant accounts with a banking institution to be approved by Client; (vi) handling all aspects of procuring Merchandise to be made available for sale through the Playboy Commerce Business, including, without limitation, all warehouse and inventory maintenance and control; and (vii) except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, handling all advertising, promotion and marketing relating to the Playboy Commerce Business. Client acknowledges that the efficient and cost effective fulfillment of orders on the Websites will require that third parties that provide Merchandise to EFS under a Playboy license adhere to certain shipping and packaging guidelines provided by EFS, and which comply with Client's packaging guidelines as set forth in Exhibit 3. Client agrees to provide reasonable assistance to EFS to enable EFS to have such third parties agree to abide by the EFS guidelines. (c) Client Approval. All aspects of the Websites and the Catalogs, including, but not limited to, their "look and feel" (including as set forth in Section 1.1(d)(iii) below), use of the Playboy Marks (as defined in Section 7.2), functionality, models to be used and all Merchandise sold therein, shall be subject to Client's prior written approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Further, EFS acknowledges that Client reserves the right to change the names of the PlayboyStore and ShopTheBunny/BunnyShop Catalog and Websites to new Client brands and/or to add names to be used provided that Client provides EFS with no less than six (6) months prior written notice. In the event that names are changed, except to the extent that there is an extenuating reason for such name change, EFS shall be permitted to continue to use domain names then in use for purposes of Micro Sites and/or forwarding domains (i.e., driving traffic to the new names). (d) Websites (i) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties and provided that this Agreement is executed not later than January 15, 2008, EFS agrees that no later than March 1, 2008, both Websites shall launch and be fully operational, with the exception of the gift wrapping which EFS shall make available as set forth in the time and action calendar (attached hereto as Exhibit 12 and hereby incorporated by reference) and local billing (pursuant to Section 3.1, below), and EFS shall be ready to perform all aspects of administration of the Website business, including, but not limited to, all Fulfillment Services. In furtherance of this launch 2 date, EFS and Client shall perform all activities and deliver all deliverables in accordance with the time and action calendar. Client acknowledges that if it is unable to perform any obligations within the time period agreed to in the time and action calendar that the launch of the Websites may be delayed accordingly. (ii) Client and EFS acknowledge that design and functionality of the Websites consistent with best practices for e-commerce is critical to ensure the maximum sales performance of the Websites and to maintain the goodwill of Client's customers. EFS will utilize best industry practices to maintain the shopping areas of the Websites in order to ensure that such areas feature functionality that is deemed best practice in the e-commerce industry and is updated with all content and brand imagery necessary to keep the shopping areas of the Websites up-to-date and fresh, in all instances maintaining the high level of brand integrity of the PLAYBOY brand while focusing on customer experience. From time to time, Client will provide updated photo and brand elements for purposes of utilization by EFS in Website design. (iii) In addition to any guidelines provided by Client, EFS shall use and comply with any style guides provided by Client to ensure consistency among retail channels (e.g., graphics, patterns, colors, logos, etc.), visual brand displays and seasonal color palettes. EFS shall maintain the shopping areas of the Websites consistent with the style guides (as modified for e-commerce) to maximize sales, brand appearance and marketability. Client will provide new brand and content assets from time-to-time along with updated style guides in both digital and hard copies, and EFS will update the Websites and future Catalogs accordingly within a commercially reasonable time following receipt. As of the Effective Date hereof, updated style guides are provided twice per year. EFS will have not less than six (6) months advance notice of upcoming new style guides. (iv) EFS will host all content displayed on the Websites on an EFS-hosted server provided by EFS at its sole cost and expense. EFS may at its election use a reputable third party hosting service to host the Websites; provided, however, that EFS shall nevertheless be responsible for ensuring the availability of the Websites as set forth in this Agreement. EFS shall provide as required all updates of content on the Websites, including enhancements, modifications and additions thereto. (v) EFS agrees to at all times during the Term use its best efforts to market the Websites no less diligently than it does other online properties managed by EFS on behalf of third parties (including without limitation, maintaining best practice functionality, search engine optimization tactics, utilizing customer acquisition and retention campaigns, etc.). (vi) EFS shall take all reasonable measures to ensure the performance of each of the Websites, including, at a minimum, availability at least ninety-nine and one-half percent (99.5%) of the time per month as averaged over any one (1) month period, excepting scheduled maintenance or a Force Majeure Event (as defined in Section 14.7). (vii) Subject to the prior, written approval of Client, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, EFS shall have the right at its sole cost and expense to design and launch as many micro- and sub-domain websites as EFS deems appropriate in order to take full 3 advantage of online marketing channels (collectively, "Micro Sites"); provided, however, that all such Micro Sites shall be designed and maintained consistent with the terms of this Agreement. At a minimum, EFS agrees to launch a version of the PlayboyStore.com Website, which does not contain products or content containing nudity, marital aid or massager Merchandise, within forty-five (45) days following launch of the PlayboyStore.com Website. (viii) Front-End Platform. In the event that EFS chooses to use the Demandware, Inc. ("Demandware") front-end platform software and services for the Websites, EFS shall enter into a separate agreement directly with Demandware; provided, however, that the terms of any such agreement must be approved by Client in advance in writing. (e) Catalogs (i) EFS agrees that (A) the first issue of each of the Catalogs shall be sent to consumers by March 15, 2008; and (B) no later than March 1, 2008, EFS shall be ready to perform all aspects of administration of the Catalog business, including, but not limited to, all Fulfillment Services. (ii) EFS shall provide a copy of each Catalog to Client for review and approval not less than five (5) business days prior to printing. EFS shall promptly make any changes to the Catalog as may be reasonably requested by Client. No Catalog shall be sent to printing without the written approval of Client, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. (f) Models and Photography. EFS agrees that all female models depicted in or in connection with the Playboy Commerce Business shall be approved by Client and shall be Playmates (or other Playboy models, including, but not limited The Girls Next Door) as requested by the Client unless otherwise mutually agreed in advance in writing by the parties. In addition, EFS agrees to shoot major photography in connection with the Playboy Commerce Business in Los Angeles and in coordination with Client, as requested by Client and in line with current and past practices (taking into account changes in Client's Catalog-related strategy) with respect to process, cost and frequency. EFS shall be responsible for all costs and expenses in connection with such photography, including, but not limited to, payments to models and photographers, based upon an estimated schedule of costs attached as Exhibit 4. EFS shall secure model and photographer releases in a form provided by Client and shall provide all content created under this Section 1.1(f) to Client within thirty (30) days of creation. All such photographs shall be deemed Playboy Content for purposes of this Agreement, for which EFS shall have a license to use during the Term solely in connection with the Playboy Commerce Business and as is necessary to promote the Websites. During the Term, Client shall not be permitted to sell or otherwise provide such photographs to third party retailers (except for those retailers operating under the PLAYBOY brand) or Licensees (as defined in Section 2.4), without the prior written approval of EFS. (i) Client shall own all content produced pursuant to Section 1.1(f) (whether or not actually used), and EFS hereby assigns to Client all right, title and interest, including all rights in copyright, in and to the photographs and materials, and agrees to cooperate with all reasonable requests by Client, and take all reasonable actions, to effect or perfect such assignment. EFS hereby provides Client with an irrevocable power of attorney appointing Client as its irrevocable attorney-in-fact coupled with an interest to execute all such assignments on 4 behalf of EFS in the event that EFS fails to do so within thirty (30) days following written request by Client. Client hereby grants to EFS a limited and perpetual right and license to use such photographs and materials for research and forecasting purposes, including, but not limited to, combining the same with reports and analytics concerning the performance of the Websites, providing information to strategic partners to better define consumer purchasing habits, and for trend forecasting and planning purposes. In addition, during the Term, EFS may use such photographs and materials to provide information to Client Licensees to better define consumer purchasing habits, refine the design and performance of the Websites and EFS Portals on which the Merchandise is sold in connection with any EFS Analysis (as defined below), and for marketing and planning purposes. For the avoidance of doubt, no information provided to third parties under this Section 1.1(i) shall: (i) specifically or by inference identify or in any way reference Client; (ii) disclose any proprietary information of Client; or (iii) disclose any personally identifiable information of or otherwise identify any consumer of the Websites or the Catalogs. (g) Compliance with Guidelines. EFS shall at all times comply with the provisions and limitations set forth in Client's editorial and advertising guidelines, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 5 and hereby incorporated by reference, as the same may be amended from time to time at Client's sole discretion, effective upon fifteen (15) business days prior written notice to EFS (the "Guidelines"). (h) Compliance with Laws. Throughout the Term, EFS shall be solely responsible for knowledge of and compliance with all applicable international, federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, industry guidelines and similar restrictions (collectively, "Laws") in connection with operation of the Playboy Commerce Business. EFS shall be responsible for monitoring such Laws and taking any actions necessary to keep compliant all aspects of the Playboy Commerce Business, including, but not limited to, the Privacy Policy (as defined in Section 5.1(a)), as well as best practices relating to Direct Marketing Association ("DMA") Guidelines (as they relate to the DMA Privacy Promise, pander files, etc.). (i) Product Placement. At no additional cost to Client, EFS will provide preferential placement in the Catalogs and/or on the Websites, as requested by Client, for certain Merchandise from time-to-time, e.g. apparel, magazines, books, DVD's, etc. or marketing campaigns that tie to events and initiatives of Client and its affiliates, consistent with Client's past practices in the prior placement of such items in the Catalogs and/or on the Websites. (j) ***** (k) Keywords. EFS may use Playboy Marks as keyword-targeted advertising on any portal, search engine or other website; provided, however that such use is directly related to the Merchandise available on the Playboy Commerce Business or the promotion of the Websites. Any use of Playboy Marks as keywords not directly related to Merchandise shall be subject to Client's prior written approval. (l) ***** 5 (m) Insurance. EFS shall maintain at all times during the Term of this Agreement insurance as provided below and shall name Client, its parent company, subsidiaries and affiliated entities and their respective officers, directors, shareholders, agents and employees as additional insureds to the extent of indemnity provided herein under its liability policies as follows: (i) Commercial general liability insurance including premises/operations, broad form property damage, independent contractors, and contractual liability covering EFS' obligations hereunder for bodily injury and property damage, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence and $6,000,000 umbrella coverage; (ii) Workers' compensation insurance in statutory amounts covering EFS and its employees; and (iii) Errors and omissions insurance, and employer's liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per accident/disease. (iv) All insurance required above shall be carried with insurance companies licensed to do business in the state(s) where operations are maintained with a rating of no less than A-. EFS shall deliver to Client, upon execution of the Agreement, certificates of insurance as evidence of the required coverages. EFS agrees that these policies shall not be canceled or materially changed without at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Client. Such notice shall include written confirmation and details of replacement insurance coverages and other material revisions to the policies, which shall be effective immediately upon any cancellation or material change in EFS' policies in order that no gap in coverage results. 1.2. Obligations of Client. (a) Client will provide instructions and specifications for linking to the Licensed Domain Names (as defined in Section 7.3) from the EFS-hosted server. (b) Client will provide image and descriptive content, the selection of which shall be at Client' discretion, related to the Client Inventory (as defined in Section 2.2) as may be in Client's possession, subject to rights availability and the license grant contained in Section 7.1 (collectively, the "Playboy Content"), for use by EFS in connection with the Playboy Commerce Business. Client shall use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that all digital images provided to EFS conform to the file format and size requirements specified by EFS. Client will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide EFS with at least six (6) months notice prior to providing any new brand imagery, brand elements or style guides, and EFS will prepare a time and action calendar for the updating of respective sections of the Websites and/or Catalogs. (c) ***** 2. Merchandise. 2.1. Merchandise Assortment. 6 (a) The Merchandise mix shall be determined by EFS in its reasonable discretion in operating the business with input and collaboration from Client, provided that EFS agrees it will merchandise individual items as directed by Client based on factors such as alignment with Client's retail stores (for Bunny Shop only) or for new Client media initiatives (e.g., a new book, special edition of PLAYBOY Magazine, etc.) with unit decisions made by EFS in its reasonable discretion. The parties agree that there will be regular merchandising meetings between the parties to discuss sales performance, fashion, brand and retail trends, and initiatives. It is contemplated that such meetings shall take place no less than once per month during the first year of the Term and then no less than quarterly thereafter. (b) ***** (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 2.1, if Client determines in its sole discretion that certain Merchandise must be removed or altered for legal reasons, EFS shall promptly take such action required by Client. If Client requests that EFS change or discontinue any Merchandise for reasons other than legal, Client will provide EFS with sufficient notice and a reasonable sell-off period to minimize any disruption to the Playboy Commerce Business and EFS shall comply. ***** 2.2. Purchase and Use of Existing Inventory. EFS will purchase from Client all existing product inventory of Merchandise held by or on behalf of Client in connection with the Playboy Commerce Business, including, but not limited to, back issues of PLAYBOY Magazine held by Client as of forty-five (45) days after as of the Effective Date hereof, as determined by Client (collectively, the "Client Inventory"), as set forth in Section 6.6. During the Term, Client Inventory supplied to EFS shall be sold by EFS solely through the Playboy Commerce Business. 2.3. Transition Period. In addition, prior to launch of the Websites, Client (in collaboration with EFS) shall purchase new and replenishment Merchandise on behalf of EFS for March 1, 2008 orders, with such Merchandise to be shipped to EFS directly. For such orders, EFS shall pay the vendor in full, with such payments to be made directly to each vendor in accordance with such vendor's payment terms, ***** 2.4. Licensees. Client shall notify each of its Licensees (as defined below) of the provisions of this Agreement relating to the sale and provision of Merchandise to EFS. EFS shall be permitted to deal directly with and purchase Merchandise directly from those third parties licensed by Client to produce products under the PLAYBOY brand ("Licensees"). ***** EFS shall enter into separate agreements with all Licensees and any such agreements shall supersede any agreement between Client and such Licensee solely with respect to EFS' relationship with such Licensee, as approved by Client. 2.5. International Sales. ***** 2.6. Manufacture of Merchandise. (a) Subject to provisions in existing agreements as disclosed herein on Exhibit 7, which shall be updated from time-to-time, Client's prior written consent and the Licensees' right of first refusal as set forth below, EFS shall be permitted to design and manufacture, or arrange for third parties (which have been approved by Client in advance in writing, said 7 approval not to be unreasonably withheld) to manufacture on its behalf, products branded with the Playboy Marks to be sold on the Websites and/or through the Catalogs ("EFS Produced Merchandise"). EFS agrees that it shall approach Licensees regarding any planned EFS Produced Merchandise and give such Licensees a seven (7) day right of first refusal with respect to the design and manufacture thereof, whereby EFS may set forth commercially reasonable requirements with respect to pricing, delivery and product specifications. If such Licensee is unwilling or unable to comply with EFS' request, EFS shall be free to proceed with the manufacturing of EFS Produced Merchandise as set forth in this Section 2.6. ***** (b) In EFS' discretion, EFS Produced Merchandise may be created in any product categories where there is no exclusivity conflict with a Client Licensee, as set forth in Exhibit 7. (c) Subject to Sections 2.6(a) and (b), EFS may subcontract the manufacture of EFS Produced Merchandise, provided: (i) EFS notifies Client in advance of any intended supplier/subcontractor and obtains Client's prior written approval of such supplier/subcontractor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld; (ii) EFS obtains from each such supplier/subcontractor an executed written agreement in the form substantially identical to that attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit 8; and (iii) furnishes a copy of each such executed agreement to Client. EFS shall abide by, and shall ensure that any third-party supplier/subcontractor it uses to design and/or manufacture any EFS Produced Merchandise abides by any design, manufacturing and other guidelines of Client. At the end of each Year of the Term hereof and at any other time so requested by Client during the Term, EFS shall provide Client with an updated list of the names and addresses of all manufacturing sources, subcontractors, suppliers and others which have been engaged in the design and/or manufacture of EFS Produced Merchandise. (d) EFS understands and agrees that any and all EFS Produced Merchandise and any other items bearing the Playboy Marks or intended for use in connection with the EFS Produced Merchandise must be approved in accordance with the approval process as set forth in Exhibit 9, attached hereto and hereby incorporated by reference. In the event Client fails to provide its approval or disapproval of any or all things submitted to Client pursuant to this Section 2.6(d) within fourteen (14) days of Client's receipt thereof, EFS may send written notice to Client advising no response was received. If Client does not respond within five (5) days of Client's receipt thereof, then Client shall be deemed to have given disapproval. 2.7. ***** 2.8. ***** 2.9. ***** 2.10. ***** 2.11. Merchandise. All EFS Produced Merchandise, co-branded Merchandise, mass-customized Merchandise, exclusive Merchandise and Client Inventory shall be deemed "Merchandise" for purposes of the calculation of Royalties (defined below) to be paid by EFS. 8 2.12. ***** 2.13. Product Quality. EFS hereby warrants and agrees that: (a) the Merchandise designed, manufactured, advertised, promoted, sold or distributed under this Agreement shall meet the high standards of quality, workmanship, material, design, size, color and style established by Client from time to time and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, provided that EFS can rely on the approvals granted by Client pursuant to Section 2.6; (b) EFS will not knowingly or negligently cause or authorize any or all of the Merchandise not conforming to this Agreement to be sold or distributed, as doing so may adversely affect Client's goodwill in the Playboy Marks; and (c) any such non-conforming Merchandise shall be destroyed at EFS' expense. All of the Merchandise shall conform to and comply with, in all respects, all Laws governing the design, quality, labeling and safety of such Merchandise and shall not violate the rights of any third parties. EFS shall not cause, condone or authorize: (x) the use of any substandard or offensive materials in or in connection with any of the Merchandise; (y) any violation of any Law, including, but not limited to, provisions thereof imposing advertising standards or requiring trade or content description of the Merchandise; or (z) the use of any Playboy Mark or any other word, device or symbol associated in any way with any or all of Client and its subsidiaries and affiliates in connection with any product or activity that is not the subject of this Agreement. 3. Territory. 3.1. ***** 3.2. ***** 3.3. ***** 3.4. Catalog Territory. Upon the launch of the Catalogs, the exclusive territory for the Catalog will include the ***** ("Catalog Territory"). The Website Territory and the Catalog Territory shall be collectively referred to as the "Territory." ***** 3.5. Pre-Existing Domestic and International Partners. EFS understands that Client has pre-existing agreements internationally and domestically (e.g., product Licensees, retail store partners, location-based entertainment venues and media partners). EFS agrees that it will work in good faith with such Client partners to identify areas of cross promotion and other synergies. 3.6. International Products. EFS understands that certain markets will have their own product Licensees, and EFS will comply fully with all restrictions (including, but not limited to, with respect to regulatory and brand issues) and exclusive arrangements for all markets. ***** 4. Advertising Commitments. 4.1. Catalog Budget. ***** 9 4.2. Online Marketing Budget. ***** (a) Corporate Marketing Commitments. ***** 4.3. Third Party Advertising. Client grants EFS the right to: (a) sell and place on the Websites promotional banner advertisements (the frequency, placement and volume of which to be mutually agreed upon by the parties) that advertise and market third party products and services that do not compete with Client's products or services and comply with Client's advertising guidelines ("Advertisements"), provided that such advertising efforts are mutual (i.e., equivalent promotion of Client and its affiliates on third party websites) and are executed in a manner that minimizes adverse impact on sales; and (b) send emails containing Advertisements to customers who specifically opt in to receive email notifications from EFS and Client. All Advertisements on the Websites and emails to Playboy Commerce Business customers will require the prior written consent of Client (which will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed). EFS shall provide quarterly reports detailing page exits, abandonment rates and overall Website conversion rates. If Client determines based upon such reports that any such advertising is adversely impacting Website conversions, EFS will, at Client's direction, cease placing Advertisements on the Websites and/or sending third party Advertisement emails. Client shall be entitled to receive an Advertising Fee in connection with the sale of Advertisements as set forth in Section 6.4. (a) EFS shall be responsible for maintaining the Advertisements on the Websites. EFS shall ensure that the Advertisements do not violate any Law or right of any third party or otherwise contain content reasonably likely to diminish the value of Client's brand or detract from the goodwill of the Client. Upon written request of Client, EFS shall discontinue or modify any Advertisement that in the reasonable opinion of Client is not appropriate for the Client brand or is competitive with Client business. 4.4. Promotion of Client Partners. At no additional cost to Client, EFS will continuously and prominently promote Client's related businesses on the Websites and in emails to customers confirming orders, including without limitation PLAYBOY-branded online, publishing and television properties, or such other businesses as Client may request from time to time; provided, however, that in the event any such promotional activities interfere with or diminish sales on a Website, as demonstrated by EFS to Client's reasonable satisfaction, EFS shall be permitted to reduce or restructure such promotions as reasonably necessary to improve sales on the applicable Website. EFS shall be responsible for determining the timing, frequency and scope of all such promotional activities with input from Client. Creative shall be provided by Client at Client's expense. Where there is traceable resulting commerce from the above activities, EFS will be entitled to Client's then current standard bounties or affiliate fees. 4.5. Catalog Inserts & Packaging Onserts. ***** 5. User Agreements and Data. 5.1. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy. 10 (a) EFS shall prominently display, as is customary in the industry, and implement a terms of use policy ("TOU") on the Websites, which shall comply with all applicable Laws and which at a minimum prohibits orders from any customer under eighteen (18) years of age (or the applicable age of majority in the jurisdiction in which the customer resides) and explains EFS' purchasing and return policies. EFS shall implement a privacy policy ("Privacy Policy") applicable to users of the Websites and the Catalogs that is no less protective of user privacy than is required under the Laws of or otherwise applicable to the Territory. Such Privacy Policy shall be prominently displayed, as is customary in the industry, within the Websites and the Catalogs and be easily accessible to users. EFS shall not take any action, and shall not operate the Websites or the Catalogs, in contravention of such Privacy Policy or of any applicable Law, including, but not limited to, data protection provisions imposed by the United Sates, the European Union or the other countries of the Territory and other applicable Laws. (b) Client shall have the right to review the TOU and Privacy Policy, to require reasonable changes thereto (subject to applicable Laws), and to request certification from EFS that it is complying with this Section 5.1. All such requests shall be promptly met. 5.2. Information on Usage and Users. EFS shall be solely responsible for and shall ensure the security of all customer data collected in connection with the Playboy Commerce Business, including, but not limited to, personally identifiable information and transaction information (collectively, the "User Data"). Client and EFS shall jointly own and have rights to all User Data collected hereunder provided, however, that EFS shall only use the User Data in strict accordance with the Privacy Policy and, subject to the remainder of this Section 5, solely in connection with the Playboy Commerce Business. EFS shall gather, retain in its records, and take all necessary measures (which may include disclosure in the Privacy Policy and/or an opt-in mechanism) in order to provide such User Data to Client, as well as information on usage and viewing of the Websites and such additional information as Client may reasonably request. EFS warrants that it has implemented and will maintain during the Term of this Agreement an information security program that is reasonably designed to: (a) ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of User Data collected hereunder; (b) protect against anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of User Data; and (c) protect against unauthorized access to or use of User Data. EFS agrees that included in EFS' information security program are policies and administrative and technical measures specifically prohibiting and preventing the placement of User Data in or on any form of mobile media (e.g., CD's or flash drives and other external storage media). EFS shall notify Client immediately in the event EFS believes that User Data collected hereunder has been or potentially could have been accessed by an unauthorized individual and shall cooperate with Client and indemnify Client regarding any investigation or response to a security breach, including any claims, notifications or protection of Client's employees related therewith. 5.3. Existing User Data. Client holds certain customer data relating to the Playboy Commerce Business ("Existing Customer Data") and hereby grants to EFS a non-exclusive, limited, non-sublicensable, non-transferable, revocable license to store and use such Existing Customer Data solely for purposes of the operation and promotion of the Playboy Commerce Business. To the extent that EFS makes available to Client any customer data previously collected by EFS and permitted to be disclosed to Client ("EFS Customer Data"), EFS shall retain ownership of such EFS Customer Data and Client shall have the right to use such user data 11 solely in connection with the Websites. Existing Customer Data shall be deemed User Data for purposes of this Agreement; provided, however, that notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 5.2, Existing Customer Data shall be owned solely by Client. 5.4. Reporting and Use of User Data. Upon request from Client, EFS agrees to provide to Client any and all User Data generated hereunder and such reports as reasonably requested by Client from time to time relating to User Data. EFS shall use User Data solely for purposes of the operation and promotion of the Playboy Commerce Business, and except as specifically approved in advance in writing by Client, shall not use such User Data to market any other EFS or third-party products or services to users or otherwise use, transfer or sell any User Data collected hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, EFS may use and exchange User Data in accordance with standard DMA practices for purposes of customer prospecting solely in order to grow the Playboy Commerce Business. EFS shall not cross-market between the PLAYBOY-branded Catalog and Website and the BUNNY SHOP-branded Catalog and Website. Client may use User Data free of charge and in any manner (including, to the extent permitted by applicable Laws, sharing such data with its affiliates and partners). Client reserves the right to periodically audit EFS' customer lists to ensure compliance with this Section 5.4 provided, however, that any such audit shall be performed at the offices of EFS (or at such other location(s) as EFS' customer lists may be held) and conducted in such a manner so as to preserve EFS' customer lists as a trade secret. In no event shall Client be permitted to copy, possess, or use EFS' confidential customer data other than to ensure compliance with this Section 5.4. 5.5. Opt-In List. EFS shall be permitted to offer customers who visit the Websites the option to receive emails from EFS concerning the Merchandise as well as offers by EFS or third-parties with which EFS has an established relationship and which have been approved in advance in writing by Client. Any customers who do not specifically opt-in to receiving email communications from EFS shall be excluded from such communications. 5.6. Demographic Data. EFS shall be permitted to collect demographic data from customers that visit the Websites, which shall include: IP address, geographic information regarding the location of the customer (i.e., zip code, area code, city, state and country), age, and gender ("Demographic Data"). Client and EFS shall jointly own and have rights to all Demographic Data collected hereunder. 5.7. Analysis of User Data and Demographic Data. EFS shall have the right to analyze the User Data and Demographic Data for a variety of purposes including, but not limited to, performing market studies, trend reporting, sales performance, demographic studies and comparison/analysis with third party market data and consumer purchasing information ("EFS Analysis"). EFS shall be permitted to combine the EFS Analyses with other EFS studies and, further, to share the EFS Analyses with third parties provided that no proprietary information of Client or personally identifiable information of consumers is disclosed to such third parties. 6. Payments and Fees. 6.1. ***** 12 6.2. ***** 6.3. ***** 6.4. ***** 6.5. ***** 6.6. ***** 6.7. Method of Payment. All payments required to be made by EFS hereunder shall be made by electronic transfer of immediately available funds in United States Dollars through a bank designated by Client. In the event that EFS receives orders through the Playboy Commerce Business or otherwise hereunder involving foreign currency, in order to determine the proper rate of exchange to be applied to the payments due hereunder, it is agreed that EFS shall calculate such payments on a Calendar Quarter basis in local currency (with each such quarter considered to be a separate accounting period for the purpose of computing the payments) and that EFS shall compute a conversion of each such Calendar Quarter total into United States Dollars utilizing the selling rate of exchange in effect on the last day of each relevant Calendar Quarter as quoted by Reuters in the Wall Street Journal. 6.8. Costs and Expenses. Unless expressly stated otherwise in this Agreement or otherwise agreed in writing, each party shall be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by it in connection with its obligations under this Agreement. 6.9. Taxes. As between the parties, EFS shall be responsible for, without limitation, any tax, duty, levy, income, royalty, withholding tax or charge required by any Law now in effect or hereafter enacted (other than Client's direct net income taxes) including, without limitation, sales, use, value-added, property, royalty and excise or other similar taxes, licenses, import permits, state, county, city or other taxes arising out of or relating to this Agreement. EFS will be responsible for the timely notification, remittance, filing and reporting of all such taxes to the proper tax authorities at the rates required by Law. 6.10. Accounting Reports. EFS shall provide, at its sole expense: (a) Client acknowledges that EFS is not currently able to provide a SAS 70 Type II Report. EFS will endeavor to become SAS 70 compliant and once compliant, shall provide a SAS 70 Type II Report to Client or its affiliates. Until EFS becomes compliant EFS may provide an alternative report acceptable to Client or its affiliates. Reports pursuant to this Section 6.10(a) shall be provided for the one-year period ending September 30th of each year by December 31st of each year of the Term; and (b) A copy of EFS' Independent Auditors' Report and audited balance sheet for each Year of the Term within thirty (30) days of the close of such audit. 13 6.11. Verification of Information; Audit Right Generally. During the Term of this Agreement *****, (a) EFS shall maintain complete and accurate books and records relating to revenue generated under this Agreement; and (b) Client and/or its authorized representative(s) shall have the right to examine, review, copy and audit EFS' books and records relating to revenue generated under this Agreement to verify the accuracy of the payments and associated information provided by EFS and to verify EFS' compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. ***** 7. License Grants 7.1. Playboy Content. During the Term and subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations set forth in this Agreement, Client grants EFS a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable (without any right to sublicense), world-wide license to use, modify, create derivative works of, publish, reproduce, broadcast, exhibit and display the Playboy Content solely in connection with the design, publication, distribution, operation and promotion of the Playboy Commerce Business. (a) In the event that EFS creates any modifications, alterations or other derivative works of any Playboy Content ("Derivative Works"), EFS hereby irrevocably assigns to Client all right, title and interest in and to all of those Derivative Works, including the copyrights and other proprietary rights therein. EFS further agrees to cooperate with Client's reasonable requests to effect or perfect such assignment and hereby provides Client with an irrevocable power of attorney appointing Client as EFS' irrevocable attorney-in-fact coupled with an interest to execute all such assignments on behalf of EFS. All Derivative Works are hereby licensed back to EFS subject to the limitations that are applicable hereunder to the Playboy Content. EFS shall deliver to Client all original versions of Derivative Works upon the request of Client. 7.2. Client Trademarks. During the Term and subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations set forth in this Agreement, Client grants EFS a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-assignable (without any right to sublicense), world-wide license to use the Client trademarks and/or service marks as set forth on Part A of Exhibit 1 (the "Playboy Marks") solely in connection with the design, publication, distribution, operation and promotion of the Playboy Commerce Business. Except in connection with marketing obligations hereunder or as otherwise expressly permitted by Client in writing, EFS shall not use any Playboy Mark on or in connection with, or to permit or facilitate any presentation or promotion of, any Internet website(s) other than the Websites or any other catalog other than the Catalogs. (a) Use of Playboy Marks. EFS recognizes and acknowledges that the Playboy Marks are internationally well-known by the general public and are associated in the public mind with Client's affiliate, Playboy Enterprises International, Inc. ("PEII"), and are marks in which PEII has acquired considerable and valuable goodwill. EFS acknowledges that Client and PEII have an interest in maintaining the worldwide goodwill, recognition and standards of the Playboy Marks. Consequently, with respect to uses of the Playboy Marks in the normal course of business (i.e., for marketing and promotional purposes), EFS shall submit representative samples of such uses to Client as soon as practicable for purposes of post-use audit. If as a result of any post use audit, Client determines in its reasonable discretion that the 14 use of a Playboy Mark is improper or inappropriate, Client will notify EFS, and EFS shall correct the problem as soon as reasonably practicable. Any uses not in the ordinary course must be approved in advance in writing by Client, and Client shall have the right to require EFS to make any changes and/or corrections with regard to the Playboy Marks as Client may reasonably deem necessary to maintain the quality standards and the goodwill associated with the Playboy Marks. EFS agrees to make and incorporate such changes or corrections promptly upon notice from Client and at EFS' sole cost and expense. (b) Modifications of Playboy Marks. EFS may modify or alter the Playboy Marks or combine the Playboy Marks with any other words or symbols only if, and to the extent that, Client shall have authorized such modification or alteration or combination specifically in advance in writing. Any such permitted modification/alteration and/or combination shall be referred to herein as an "Authorized Modification." No such authorization by Client shall constitute a representation or warranty that use of the Authorized Modification(s) by EFS or by anyone else will not violate the rights of others in any jurisdiction or that such Authorized Modification will constitute an enforceable trademark in any jurisdiction. (c) Assignment of Authorized Modifications. EFS hereby irrevocably assigns, and Client hereby accepts, all right, title and interest in and to each and every Authorized Modification, and EFS agrees to cooperate with all reasonable requests by Client to effect or perfect such assignment. All Authorized Modifications (if any) are hereby licensed back to EFS subject to the limitations applicable to the Playboy Marks hereunder. (d) Goodwill. EFS will not obtain any right, title or interest in the Playboy Marks by virtue of their use of the Playboy Marks under this Agreement and any additional goodwill associated with the Playboy Marks that is created through use of the Playboy Marks shall inure solely to the benefit of PEII. (e) Variations. During and after the Term, EFS will not apply for or use any domain names, trademarks or service marks that include or are confusingly similar to any of the Licensed Domain Names (as defined in Section 7.3, below), Playboy Marks or any other similar marks or variations thereto. (f) Notices. EFS must display on the Websites and Catalogs such trademark and copyright notices as requested by Client and/or as required by applicable Law. Except as expressly approved in writing by Client, neither the Playboy Marks nor any notices associated therewith may be changed, manipulated or modified in appearance. 7.3. Domain Names. During the Term and subject to the terms, conditions and limitations of this Agreement, Client hereby grants EFS, a limited, non-transferable, non-assignable (without any right to sublicense) world-wide license to use the Internet location or resource designators (URLs, domain names, etc.) set forth in Part B of Exhibit 1 hereto, and/or to the extent approved in advance in writing by Client, as the case may be, modifications thereof (the "Licensed Domain Names"), as the domain name(s) and Internet locators/designators for the Websites during the Term. The Licensed Domain Names shall at all times be owned by PEII as registrant. Client agrees that the registration for the Licensed Domain Names and for any successor URL's shall be maintained and that EFS shall remain the technical contact for the 15 duration of the Agreement. If EFS desires to use any other domain names or Internet locators/designators in connection with the Websites, Micro Sites or otherwise utilizing PLAYBOY- or PLAYBOY-related marks, EFS shall so notify Client, which may at its sole discretion, choose to register the same at its expense. Any such additional domain names or Internet locators/designators shall be owned by PEII as registrant, and EFS shall receive a limited license to use the same as Licensed Domain Names hereunder, solely in connection with the Websites and/or Micro Sites during the Term. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing, the Licensed Domain Names shall at all times remain on PEII servers and will be redirected to the Websites. 7.4. Client Take-Down Rights. Despite conformity to the Guidelines and/or the terms and conditions of this Agreement and/or the prior written approval by Client, Client shall be entitled to review all uses of the Playboy Marks and all utilizations of the Playboy Content at any time and in its sole discretion. Client shall be entitled to require alteration or termination of any specific use if it determines in its reasonable and good faith discretion that such action is necessary or appropriate and EFS shall promptly comply with any such demand. Nothing in this Section 7.4 shall create any obligation on the part of Client to identify or prevent improper uses of material or inclusion of improper material in connection with the Playboy Commerce Business, nor shall Client or its affiliates have any liability for nonfeasance, negligence, or other conduct in such reviews or for failing to conduct any such reviews. 7.5. Exclusions. Nothing in this Agreement shall restrict Client (or its affiliates) from the following commerce activities in the Territory: any DVD commerce (rental or sales), sales by product Licensees via third-party commerce websites or mail order sales or similar activities. In addition, EFS agrees that Client's location-based entertainment partners, as listed in Exhibit 11, attached hereto and hereby incorporated by reference, which may be updated from time to time, may engage in limited e-commerce activities primarily, but not limited to, for co-branded products (e.g., Playboy at the Palms co-branded merchandise). 8. Confidentiality. 8.1. Confidential Information. EFS and Client each acknowledge that during the Term of this Agreement each party may have access to the proprietary or trade secret information of the other concerning the other's business affairs, property, methods of operation, processing system or other information provided by the disclosing party to the receiving party that is identified as, or should reasonably be understood to be (given its content or the circumstance of its disclosure), proprietary (collectively, the "Confidential Information"). Information shall not be considered Confidential Information under this Agreement that the recipient can document: (a) is publicly known prior to or after disclosure hereunder other than through acts or omissions attributable to the recipient or its employees or representatives; (b) is already known to the recipient at the time of disclosure hereunder without reference to the disclosing party's Confidential Information; (c) is disclosed in good faith to the recipient by a third party having a lawful right to do so; (d) is the subject of written consent of the party which supplied such information authorizing disclosure; or (e) is independently developed by the receiving party without reference to Confidential Information of the disclosing party. 16 8.2. Obligations. EFS and Client each agree to use the Confidential Information of the other party solely to the extent necessary to fulfill its obligations or exercise its rights hereunder, and not for any other purpose. Each party agrees (a) that it will not disclose to any third party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other except as expressly permitted in this Agreement and (b) that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other party using at least the degree of care and security as each uses to maintain the confidentiality of its own Confidential Information. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party may disclose Confidential Information (x) to their officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys and consultants who need to know such information and who are bound by restrictions regarding disclosure and use of such information comparable to and no less restrictive than those set forth herein, (y) as required by applicable Law, provided that in the case of any filing with a governmental authority that would result in public disclosure of the terms hereof, the parties shall mutually cooperate to limit the scope of public disclosure to the greatest extent possible; and (z) to the extent required by a court of competent jurisdiction or other governmental authority or otherwise as required by Law, provided that the receiving party uses reasonable efforts to provide the disclosing party with prior notice of such obligation in order to permit the disclosing party a reasonable opportunity to take legal action to prevent or limit the scope of such disclosure. 9. Ownership. 9.1. In General. Each party hereby reserves for itself all rights not specifically granted to the other party in this Agreement. Each party will use good faith efforts to cooperate with the other party in the protection of their intellectual property rights. 9.2. EFS. As between the parties, EFS retains ownership of, and all right, title and interest in and to any intellectual property including trademark, trade name, patent, copyright, technology, trade secret, software, source code or know-how created for or relating to the Playboy Commerce Business that was affixed to, used with or incorporated into the Playboy Commerce Business by EFS, but specifically excluding the Client Property, as defined below (collectively, the "EFS Property"). Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to transfer or convey to Client any ownership rights whatsoever in or to the EFS Property or grant any license to the EFS Property other than in connection with the Playboy Commerce Business. To the extent that Client is deemed to obtain any interest or ownership rights in the EFS Property, Client hereby assigns, transfers and conveys to EFS, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable Law, all of Client's right, title and interest therein used by Client under or in connection with this Agreement so that EFS will be the sole owner of all rights therein and further agrees to cooperate with EFS during and after the Term to effect and perfect all assignments. 9.3. Client. As between the parties, Client retains ownership of, and all right, title and interest in and to any and all Playboy Marks, Playboy Content, Derivative Works, Licensed Domain Names, User Data and any other materials provided by or on behalf of Client to EFS hereunder, which are incorporated in or are otherwise related to the Playboy Commerce Business (collectively, the "Client Property"). Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to transfer or convey to EFS any ownership rights whatsoever in or to the Client Property. To the 17 extent that EFS is deemed to obtain any interest or ownership rights in the Client Property, EFS hereby assigns, transfers and conveys to Client, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable Law, all of EFS' right, title and interest therein used or created by EFS under or in connection with this Agreement so that Client will be the sole owner of all rights therein and further agrees to cooperate with Client during and after the Term to effect and perfect all assignments. 10. Term and Termination. 10.1. Term. ***** 10.2. Termination for Breach. Each party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, if the other party materially breaches this Agreement and such breach is not cured within thirty (30) days' written notice from the non-breaching party. 10.3. Termination for Bankruptcy. Each party shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement if the other party (a) is involuntarily made subject to any bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings and such proceedings are not dismissed within sixty (60) days of the filing of such proceedings or (b) voluntarily institutes any bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings, corporate reorganization, liquidation, assignment for the benefit of creditors, or appointment of a receiver or trustee. 10.4. Effects of Termination. Upon and after the termination of this Agreement (the "Termination Date"): (a) All accrued and unpaid amounts shall become immediately due and payable, including the pro rata amount of the annual Minimum Royalty for the applicable Year based upon the Termination Date; (b) All licenses granted pursuant to this Agreement shall immediately terminate; (c) EFS shall cease the display and use of the Playboy Content, Derivative Works, Playboy Marks, Authorized Modifications, Licensed Domain Names in any manner; (d) EFS shall return any and all Playboy Content and Derivative Works to Client within five (5) business days of the Termination Date; (e) Each party will promptly, at the direction of the other party, return or destroy any and all Confidential Information of the other party in any medium and all copies thereof; (f) EFS shall discontinue the use of any User Data collected hereunder, and subject to applicable Laws, shall promptly deliver and assign all User Data to Client per Client's instructions; and (g) If so requested by Client in connection with a planned or potential continuation of the business, EFS shall cooperate with Client and its affiliates in order to transfer 18 any remaining operations to them or any other entity that Client may so designate without interruption of the Playboy Commerce Business' availability. 10.5. Outstanding Orders. As of the Termination Date, EFS shall not process any new orders placed through the Playboy Commerce Business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, EFS may fulfill any outstanding orders placed through the Playboy Commerce Business prior to the Termination Date and may continue collection activities related thereto, which shall be subject to Section 6 hereof. 10.6. Survival. Sections 6.11, 7.5, 8, 9, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 11.4, and 12 through 14 shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement. In addition, Sections 6.1 through 6.10 shall survive any termination of this Agreement until all amounts due in connection with activities during the Term are paid and all reports provided. 11. Warranties and Disclaimers. 11.1. By Both Parties. Each party represents and warrants that (a) it has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement, perform its obligations and grant the rights and licenses granted hereunder; and (b) its execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement will not result in a breach of any material agreement or understanding to which it is a party or by which it or any of its material properties may be bound. 11.2. By EFS. EFS further represents and warrants that (a) the Websites and the Catalogs and all content contained therein (but specifically excluding the Playboy Marks and Playboy Content) do not and will not infringe any intellectual property right of any third party; (b) it has all necessary intellectual property rights in and to the Merchandise to be offered for sale through the Playboy Commerce Business; (c) it will at all times abide by and comply with the Privacy Policy and all other Laws applicable to operation of the Playboy Commerce Business, including, but not limited to the CANSPAM Act of 2003 and those related to privacy; (d) it (i) shall use its best efforts to ensure that all performers featured in any content and/or Merchandise offered for sale through the Catalogs and/or the Websites were at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of production and (ii) shall comply with all record keeping, labeling and other requirements pursuant to Section 2257, as the same may be amended from time to time; (e) it will at all times take commercially reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of all information contained on the Websites and in the Catalogs; and (f) the Playboy Commerce Business, including, without limitation, the Catalogs and Websites and all aspects thereof, will be operated in a workmanlike, timely and professional manner consistent with industry standards and EFS' operation of other third-party branded commerce offerings. 11.3. By Client. Client further represents and warrants that it has the full right and authority to grant the rights and licenses to the Playboy Marks, the Licensed Domain Names and Playboy Content set forth herein. 11.4. Disclaimer. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, and to the extent permitted by Law, each party expressly disclaims all warranties and representations, whether express, implied or statutory, including any implied warranty of merchantability, non- 19 infringement or fitness for a particular purpose. Client does not warrant that the Playboy Content will be error-free or will meet EFS' specific needs. Client makes no warranty whatsoever regarding the accuracy of the information contained in the Playboy Content. 12. Indemnification. 12.1. By EFS. EFS shall indemnify, defend and hold Client, its parent, subsidiaries and affiliates and the directors, officers, shareholders, employees and agents of each harmless against any claims, suits, losses, liabilities, injuries or damages (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and litigation expenses) arising out of any third party claim relating to (a) the Playboy Commerce Business, including, the marketing and operation thereof; (b) the Privacy Policy; (c) EFS' use of any Client Property not permitted by or inconsistent with this Agreement; (d) any claims brought by users, service providers or others in connection with this Agreement; (e) the User Data, including the collection, storage and/or use thereof; (f) any alleged action or failure to act whatsoever in regard to EFS' performance of its obligations and duties under this Agreement; (g) the EFS Sites, including, but not limited to, the operation of the EFS Sites and content contained thereon; (h) any breach by EFS of any of its representations and warranties set forth above; (i) the sale or availability through the Catalogs and/or Websites of any content and/or Merchandise, which includes any performer who was less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time of production; (j) any EFS Produced Merchandise; (k) any alleged non-conformity to or non-compliance with any Law, including, but not limited to, pertaining to the content, design or quality of any portion of the Playboy Commerce Business; or (l) any claim or allegation by a third party claiming rights (including, but not limited to, any copyright, trademark or patent rights) in or to EFS Property, the Derivative Works (to the extent caused by EFS), the Merchandise available for sale via the Playboy Commerce Business or the operation of the Playboy Commerce Business. 12.2. By Client. Client will indemnify, defend and hold EFS, its parent, subsidiaries and affiliates and the directors, officers, shareholders, employees and agents of each harmless against any claims, suits, losses, liabilities, injuries or damages (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and litigation expenses) arising out of any third party claim relating to (a) the authorized use by EFS in compliance with this Agreement of the Client Property in connection with Playboy Commerce Business; (b) any alleged action or failure to act whatsoever in regard to Client's performance of its obligations and duties under this Agreement; (c) any breach by Client of any of its representations and warranties set forth above; (d) any alleged non-conformity to or non-compliance with any Law, including, but not limited to, pertaining to the content, design or quality of any portion of the Client Property; or (e) any claim or allegation by a third party claiming rights in or to Client Property. 12.3. Procedure. If a claim is made against an indemnified party, such party will promptly notify the indemnifying party of such claim. Failure to so notify the indemnifying party will not relieve the indemnifying party of any liability which the indemnifying party might have, except to the extent that such failure materially prejudices the indemnifying party's legal rights. The indemnified party shall cooperate with the indemnifying party in the defense and/or settlement of the claims at the expense of the indemnifying party; provided however, the indemnifying party shall assume control of the defense of such claim. The indemnified party 20 may participate in the defense of the claim at its own cost. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, (a) the indemnified party shall not enter into any settlement or compromise that provides for any remedy of the claim without the prior written approval of the indemnifying party, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld; and (b) EFS may not enter into any settlement or compromise that involves or affects any Playboy Mark, Licensed Domain Name, Playboy Content, Derivative Work or Authorized Modification without Client's prior written approval. 13. Limitation of Liability. EXCEPT IN THE EVENT OF A BREACH OF SECTION 8 (CONFIDENTIALITY) OR LIABILITY ARISING UNDER A PARTY'S INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 12, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY MATTER RELATED HERETO, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 14. Miscellaneous. 14.1. Independent Contractors. The rights and powers herein granted to EFS are those rights and powers of an independent contractor only, and this Agreement shall not, and is not intended to, create any other relationship nor make, constitute or appoint EFS an agent or employee of Client. It is expressly understood and agreed that Client shall not under any circumstances be liable to EFS for all or any part of any losses EFS may sustain. EFS shall have no power to obligate or bind Client in any manner whatsoever. 14.2. Severability. Each provision of this Agreement shall be severable. If, for any reason, any provision herein is finally determined to be invalid and contrary to, or in conflict with, any existing or future law or regulation by a court or agency having valid jurisdiction, such determination shall not impair the operation or affect the remaining provisions of this Agreement, and such remaining provisions will continue to be given full force and effect and bind the parties hereto. Each invalid provision shall be curtailed only to the extent necessary to bring it within the requirements of such law or regulation. 14.3. Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties named herein and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement and all rights and duties hereunder shall not, without the prior written consent of Client, in any manner be assigned, mortgaged, licensed, or otherwise transferred or encumbered by EFS or by operation of law; provided, however, that EFS may assign this Agreement to an acquirer of all or substantially all of its assets without Client's consent, but only in the event that in Client's reasonable determination (a) key EFS management (as defined by Client at the time of acquisition) will remain indefinitely with EFS or replacement management is reasonably acceptable to Client and no less experienced than those in place as of the Effective Date hereof; (b) the acquirer can demonstrate to Client's reasonable satisfaction the availability of financial resources, and the ability and intention, to adequately invest in growing the Playboy Commerce Business (by way of example, the acquirer shall have a minimum net worth equal to or above that of EFS as of the Effective Date hereof); (c) such assignment will not have a detrimental impact on the Playboy Commerce Business or 21 Client's other businesses; and (d) the acquirer is otherwise able to honor all financial terms and assume all obligations of EFS hereunder. In addition, EFS may not assign this Agreement without Client's consent to a competitor of Client or any of Client's businesses. Client's consent to any proposed assignment hereunder shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Any purported transaction not specifically permitted under this Section 14.3 shall be null and void ab initio. 14.4. Entire Agreement; Counterparts. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior understandings, agreements or representations by or among the parties, written or oral, to the extent they relate to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. 14.5. No Waiver; No Third Party Beneficiary. None of the terms of this Agreement may be waived or modified except by an express agreement in writing signed by the parties. There are no representations, promises, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those contained in this Agreement. No custom or practice of the parties hereto at variance with the terms hereof shall constitute a waiver of either party's right to demand exact compliance with any of the terms herein at any time. The failure of either party hereto to enforce, or the delay by either party hereto in enforcing, any or all of its rights under this Agreement shall not be deemed as constituting a waiver or a modification thereof, and either party hereto may, within the time provided by applicable Law, commence appropriate proceedings to enforce any or all of such rights. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, no individual or entity other than EFS and Client shall be deemed to have acquired any rights by reason of anything contained in this Agreement. 14.6. Headings. The headings used herein are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to define, limit or construe the contents of any provision of this Agreement. The wording of this Agreement will be deemed to be the wording chosen by the parties hereto to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction will be applied against any such party. Time is the essence of this Agreement. 14.7. Force Majeure. Neither party to this Agreement shall be liable for its failure to perform any of its obligations hereunder during any period in which such performance is delayed by circumstances beyond its reasonable control (each a "Force Majeure Event"), including but not limited to: fire, act of nature, embargo, riot, or the intervention of any government authority; provided, however, that as soon as reasonably practicable prior to any such circumstance, and in any event promptly thereafter, the affected party (a) has so notified the other in writing; (b) takes reasonable measures to avoid or limit the effect or duration of such circumstances; and (c) cooperates with the other party to reasonably alter its obligations hereunder and/or resume performance under this Agreement as soon as reasonably practicable. If any such circumstance persists for longer than ninety (90) days, Client may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice without penalty. 14.8. Notices. All notices, demands, claims, requests, undertakings, consents and other communications which may or are required to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given when personally delivered to the party entitled to receive the notice 22 or when sent via confirmed email or facsimile, or by United States or International mail, postage prepaid, properly addressed to the respective parties as follows: If to Client: Playboy.com, Inc. 730 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10019 Attn: Executive Vice President, Business Development With a copy to: Playboy Enterprises International, Inc. 680 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60611 Attn: General Counsel If to EFS: eFashion Solutions, LLC 80 Enterprise Avenue South Secaucus, NJ 07094 Attn: Edward Foy, Jr., CEO With a copy to: OlenderFeldman, LLP 2840 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083 Attn: Kurt D. Olender, Esq. 14.9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Illinois without giving effect to its conflict of laws principles. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending this Agreement to be effective as of the Effective Date, have caused this Agreement to be executed by a duly authorized representative of each. PLAYBOY.COM, INC. EFASHION SOLUTIONS, LLC By: /s/ Jeremy S. Westin By: /s/ Edward Foy -------------------- -------------- Name: /s/ Jeremy S. Westin Name: Edward Foy 23 Title: EVP, Business Development Title: CEO 24 Exhibit 1 Playboy Marks & Licensed Domain Names A. Playboy Marks: o PLAYBOY o PLAYBOY.COM o PLAYBOY STORE o SHOPTHEBUNNY.COM o BUNNY o BUNNY SHOP o BUNNY(RABBIT HEAD DESIGN)SHOP o BUNNY(SILHOUETTE)SHOP o BUNNY COSTUME o RABBIT HEAD DESIGN o THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR * o THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR & RABBIT HEAD DESIGN * o FEMLIN o FEMLIN DESIGN o CYBER GIRL o CYBER CLUB o CENTERFOLD o PLAYBOY CENTERFOLD o CLASSIC CENTERFOLD o PLAYMATE o PLAYMATE OF THE MONTH o PLAYMATE OF THE YEAR o PMOY o INNER VIXEN o HMH o HUGH M. HEFNER o MISS (MONTH) * THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR & RABBIT HEAD DESIGN mark may be used in advertising Merchandise bearing the mark only. It should not be used to advertise other goods, such as PLAYBOY goods. If a cast member of "The Girls Next Door" models PLAYBOY clothing for the Playboy Commerce Business or wears PLAYBOY clothing on the show, an informational reference to that may be made, but THE GIRLS NEXT DOOR & RABBIT HEAD DESIGN mark should not be used in connection with such informational reference. Examples of acceptable informational references include "As seen on The Girls Next Door" and "Modeled by the stars of The Girls Next Door." B. Licensed Domain Names: o www.playboystore.com o www.playboycatalog.com o www.shopthebunny.com o www.bunnyshopcatalog.com o www.bunnyshopcatalog.net o www.bunnyshopstore.com o Other URLs as may be approved in advance by Client in writing on a case by case basis, including mutually agreed upon Micro Sites 25 Exhibit 2 "Powered by eFashionSolutions" Creative [GRAPHIC OMITTED] 26 [GRAPHIC OMITTED] 27 Exhibit 3 ***** 28 Exhibit 4 ***** 29 Exhibit 5 Guidelines ***** 30 Exhibit 6 Staffing ***** 31 CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT Exhibit 7 Licensee Exclusives Restricting EFS Produced Merchandise ***** 32 Exhibit 8 SUPPLIER/SUBCONTRACTOR CONTRACT 1. By execution of this Supplier/Subcontractor Contract ("Contract"), _______________ ("Supplier") agrees and acknowledges that: (i) all images and/or trademarks, including, but not limited to PLAYBOY, (the "Playboy Properties") applied at the request of _______________ ("Purchaser") to merchandise covered by this Contract are owned by Playboy Enterprises International, Inc. ("Playboy"), and when used upon merchandise means that such merchandise is sponsored, approved, recommended or sold by Playboy or its licensees; (ii) Supplier will not sell, ship or otherwise dispose of any such merchandise except upon the order of Purchaser or Playboy; (iii) Supplier will never make, cause others to make or assist others in making, any claim whatsoever to any or all of the Playboy Properties or any trademark, copyright, designation, name, phrase, design or symbol similar thereto in connection with the manufacture, advertising, promotion, sale or distribution of merchandise; and (iv) Supplier will defend, indemnify and hold harmless Purchaser and Playboy and the distributors and dealers and the officers and employees of each of the foregoing against all liability whatsoever which may be incurred by them or any of them as a result of any alleged defects in material or workmanship in the merchandise covered by this Contract. 2. Supplier agrees that no production or manufacture of any merchandise covered by this Contract will commence until this Contract has been signed, dated and returned by Supplier to Purchaser. Supplier further agrees that it will not produce, cause to be produced or assist in the production of more units than are specified by Purchaser nor will Supplier produce, cause to be produced or assist in the production of any product or item not specifically requested by Purchaser using any or all of the Playboy Properties or any trademark, copyright, designations, names, phrases, designs or symbols similar to any or all of the Playboy Properties during or at any time after the completion of merchandise requested by this Contract. 3. Supplier will, upon request from Purchaser or Playboy, deliver to Purchaser or will destroy in the presence of Purchaser or its representative(s), all molds, designs or any other elements used in reproducing any or all of the Playboy Properties. 4. Playboy is an intended third-party beneficiary of this Contract. 5. This Contract, when attached to a purchase order, shall consist of the entire agreement between the parties and shall supersede any conflicting or contrary terms and conditions of any purchase order or other order form whether supplied by Purchaser or Supplier. 6. This Contract may not be modified or terminated except in writing, and no claimed modification, termination or waiver shall be binding unless also signed by an authorized representative of Playboy. 33 7. VIOLATION OF THIS AGREEMENT BY SUPPLIER MAY RESULT IN PROSECUTION FOR PLAYBOY PROPERTIES INFRINGEMENT, UNFAIR COMPETITION AND OTHER CAUSES OF ACTION AND THE IMPOSITION OF FINES AND/OR CRIMINAL PENALTIES. SUPPLIER PURCHASER ________________________________ ____________________________________ (Name of Company - Please Print) By: ___________________ By: _______________________ Title: ___________________ Title: _______________________ Date: ___________________ Date: _______________________ SUPPLIER INFORMATION PLAYBOY Name: Name: PLAYBOY.COM, INC. Address: ___________________ Address: 730 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10019 ___________________ Contact: ___________________ Contact: _______________________ Telephone: ___________________ Telephone: 212-261-5000 Facsimile: ___________________ Facsimile: 212-957-2950 34 Exhibit 9 EFS Produced Merchandise Approval Process ***** 35 Exhibit 10 Payments and Fees ***** 36 Exhibit 11 Location-Based Entertainment Partners Playboy Club at the Palms Casino Resort Playboy Mansion at Macao Studio City 37 CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT Exhibit 12 Time & Action Calendar ***** 38