Digital Prospectus Contract
Digital Prospectus Rules & Guidelines
Below is NAEM’s Digital User Agreement. You’ll be asked to sign it at checkout when you purchase your sponsorships.
This Sponsored Digital User Agreement ("Agreement";) is made by and between the National Association for Environmental Management ("NAEM";) and the sponsor of digital content ("Sponsor";).
WHEREAS, NAEM is a nonprofit corporation,
tax exempt under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code, dedicated to empowering corporate leaders to advance environmental stewardship, create safe and healthy workplaces, and promote global sustainability; and
WHEREAS, NAEM creates
content about environmental, health and safety, and sustainability best practices, which are published by NAEM and posted on its website and distributed to its employees, grantees, strategic partners, community stakeholders, and members of the media;
and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor is a valued supporter of NAEM; and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor agrees to contribute financial assistance to support the development of EHS&S content.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and adequacy of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
- Fees: The Sponsor shall pay NAEM a total fee for agreed-to benefits delivered as outlined.
- Licensing Terms: The Licensee agrees to pay NAEM a total royalty fee which is included in the sponsorship agreement and due in full upon execution of this Agreement.
- Indemnification, Limitation of Liability: Each party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party, its directors, officers, members, agents, employees, and affiliates from and against all claims, liabilities, and expenses,
including reasonable attorneys' fees, which may result from the acts, omissions, or breach of this Agreement by the party, its employees, or agents. Neither party shall be liable to the other under any circumstances for special, incidental, indirect,
consequential, exemplary or punitive damages. This provision shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
- Relationship of Parties: The parties shall be independent contractors with respect to the performance of their obligations under this Agreement. The parties agree that this Agreement does not, and will not, be construed as or constitute
an agency, partnership, or joint venture between the two parties.
Licensee understands that NAEM does not endorse, certify, guarantee, or warrant the programs or the services of Licensee. NAEM shall have no liability to Licensee or any other individual or entity connected with the Licensee for any claim, loss, or damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the Publication, whether or not known or disclosed to Licensee. - Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed under the laws of the District of Columbia.
- Term and Termination: The term of this Agreement shall be from the Effective Date and shall continue for the shelf life of the sponsorship, which shall not be automatically renewed unless express written notice of renewal is provided by Licensee not less than sixty (60) days prior to the end of any term. NAEM may terminate this Agreement for cause upon fifteen (15) days prior written notice to the other party.
The authorized representative of the Sponsor party agrees to the above terms 1-6 by signing below.