{"id":17752,"date":"2025-12-03T10:59:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T10:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/webcasata\/surbhi\/qyrus\/?page_id=17752"},"modified":"2025-12-17T06:35:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T06:35:17","slug":"non%e2%80%91exclusive-channel-partner-agreement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/symmetricsolutionz.co.in\/qyrus\/non%e2%80%91exclusive-channel-partner-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"NON\u2011EXCLUSIVE CHANNEL PARTNER AGREEMENT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<style>\n    :root {<br \/>\n      --maxw: 900px;<br \/>\n      --accent: #0b5fff;<br \/>\n      --border: #d0d7de;<br \/>\n      --muted: #555;<br \/>\n      --soft: #f6f8fa;<br \/>\n      --mono: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, \"Liberation Mono\", \"Courier New\", monospace;<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }<br \/>\n    body { font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, \"Apple Color Emoji\", \"Segoe UI Emoji\"; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; color: #111; }<br \/>\n    .container { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 2rem 1.25rem 4rem; }<br \/>\n    h1, h2, h3 { line-height: 1.25; margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem; }<br \/>\n    h1 { font-size: 1.9rem; text-align: center; letter-spacing: .2px; }<br \/>\n    h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border); padding-bottom: .25rem; }<br \/>\n    h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: #222; }<br \/>\n    p { margin: .6rem 0 1rem; }<br \/>\n    a { color: var(--accent); }<br \/>\n    ul, ol { margin: .3rem 0 1rem 1.25rem; }<br \/>\n    .lead { text-align: justify; }<br \/>\n    .preamble { background: var(--soft); border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 1rem; border-radius: 8px; }<br \/>\n    .muted { color: var(--muted); }<br \/>\n    .note { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--muted); }<br \/>\n    .def-list { margin: .25rem 0 1rem; }<br \/>\n    .def-list dt { font-weight: 600; margin-top: .75rem; }<br \/>\n    .def-list dd { margin: .15rem 0 .6rem 0; }<br \/>\n    .two-col { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }<br \/>\n    table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: .75rem 0 1.25rem; }<br \/>\n    th, td { border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: .6rem .5rem; vertical-align: top; }<br \/>\n    th { background: var(--soft); text-align: left; }<br \/>\n    .sig-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 1rem; }<br \/>\n    .sig-box { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 8px; padding: .75rem .9rem; min-height: 8.5rem; }<br \/>\n    .mono { font-family: var(--mono); }<br \/>\n    .small { font-size: .95rem; }<br \/>\n    .center { text-align: center; }<br \/>\n    .right { text-align: right; }<br \/>\n    .section { margin-top: 2rem; }<br \/>\n    .schedule { border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; padding: 1rem; }<br \/>\n    .pagebreak { page-break-before: always; }<br \/>\n    \/* Print *\/<br \/>\n    @media print {<br \/>\n      a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }<br \/>\n      .container { padding: 0.5in; }<br \/>\n      body { color: #000; }<br \/>\n    }<br \/>\n  <\/style>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><main><\/main>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<header>\n<h1>NON\u2011EXCLUSIVE CHANNEL PARTNER AGREEMENT<\/h1>\n<p>(the \u201cAgreement\u201d)<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<section>This Agreement is entered on __________ (the \u201cEffective Date\u201d) by and between <strong>Quinnox Inc.<\/strong>, a Delaware corporation, having its place of business at 1 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3150, Chicago IL 60606 (\u201c<strong>Quinnox<\/strong>\u201d), and ____________________________________________ (\u201c<strong>Channel Partner<\/strong>\u201d).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Whereas<\/strong>, Quinnox has developed a SaaS software test automation platform known as <strong>Qyrus<\/strong> (the \u201c<strong>Platform<\/strong>\u201d), is the parent company of Qyrus, and holds all proprietary rights, granting such rights to the Platform for the limited purposes set forth in this Agreement.<\/p>\n<p>The Parties wish to enter into this Agreement under which Quinnox shall grant Channel Partner certain rights with respect to the Platform to promote and enhance the sale of the Platform to End\u2011Users. This Agreement does not restrict Quinnox from marketing and\/or licensing directly or indirectly, or from authorizing third parties to promote, license, distribute, provide leads for, or support the Platform.<\/p>\n<p>In consideration of the mutual covenants below, the Parties agree as follows.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"definitions\">\n<h2>1. Definitions<\/h2>\n<dl>\n<dt>Affiliate<\/dt>\n<dd>With respect to a Party, any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with such Party. \u201cControl\u201d means the power to direct management and policies, whether through ownership, contract, or otherwise.<\/dd>\n<dt>Agreement<\/dt>\n<dd>This Non\u2011Exclusive Channel Partner Agreement including all Schedules.<\/dd>\n<dt>Documentation<\/dt>\n<dd>The materials provided to Channel Partner that describe or instruct use of the Services.<\/dd>\n<dt>Effective Date<\/dt>\n<dd>The date provided in the first sentence of this Agreement, or if blank, the date of the Channel Partner\u2019s signature below.<\/dd>\n<dt>End\u2011User<\/dt>\n<dd>An entity that obtains a license to use the Platform through Channel Partner for its own internal business purposes (not for resale), excluding Channel Partner and its Affiliates.<\/dd>\n<dt>SaaS Agreement<\/dt>\n<dd>The Software as a Service agreement between Quinnox and an End\u2011User, in a form provided by Quinnox from time to time.<\/dd>\n<dt>Services<\/dt>\n<dd>The subscription services identified in an applicable SaaS Agreement and provided by Quinnox to the End\u2011User.<\/dd>\n<dt>Intellectual Property Rights<\/dt>\n<dd>All patents, designs, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, source code, know\u2011how, goodwill, and other intellectual property rights, whether registered or not, worldwide, associated with Quinnox or the Platform.<\/dd>\n<dt>Channel Partner Commissions and Payout Details<\/dt>\n<dd>The pricing defined in <a href=\"#schedule-1\">Schedule 1<\/a>, as amended from time to time.<\/dd>\n<dt>Territory<\/dt>\n<dd>United States, unless otherwise agreed under Schedule 2.<\/dd>\n<dt>Partner Staff<\/dt>\n<dd>Employees or contractors of Channel Partner authorized to use the Platform and Documentation and who have knowledge in testing.<\/dd>\n<dt>Point of Contact (PoC)<\/dt>\n<dd>Quinnox\u2019s designated point of contact responsible for providing necessary sales support.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>The Schedules and any amendments form an integral part of this Agreement.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"roles\">\n<h2>2. Channel Partner Roles and Responsibilities<\/h2>\n<p>Channel Partner shall register sales opportunities by submitting a Lead Registration Form to Quinnox via the PoC. An opportunity is valid if:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>It has not already been registered by another Quinnox partner or reseller;<\/li>\n<li>It meets Quinnox\u2019s then\u2011current requirements; and<\/li>\n<li>A SaaS Agreement is obtained from the End\u2011User within ninety (90) days of submission (extendable in writing by Quinnox).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Rights are provided \u201cas is\u201d and without warranties. Quinnox disclaims all express and implied warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law. Channel Partner may not make warranties in Quinnox\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<h3>Channel Partner Represents and Warrants:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It has the authority to enter this Agreement and perform its obligations.<\/li>\n<li>It will comply with applicable laws and regulations.<\/li>\n<li>It will carry out responsibilities timely and efficiently.<\/li>\n<li>Partner Staff will use the Platform and Documentation in accordance with this Agreement.<\/li>\n<li>It will obtain and maintain necessary licenses, consents, and permissions.<\/li>\n<li>It will provide End\u2011User information in compliance with privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR) and will not provide protected personal data to Qyrus contrary to such laws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"platform\">\n<h2>3. The Platform<\/h2>\n<p>Quinnox exclusively owns all rights in and to the Platform, including all Intellectual Property Rights, source code, and any amendments, improvements, upgrades, and configurations.<\/p>\n<p>Nothing herein grants Channel Partner ownership or intellectual property rights in the Platform, except the right to sell and promote under this Agreement. Channel Partner is not authorized to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Amend, update, improve, or modify the Platform;<\/li>\n<li>Implement the Platform in other software, platforms, or solutions;<\/li>\n<li>Create derivative works based on the Platform;<\/li>\n<li>Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Platform; or<\/li>\n<li>Allow third parties to perform any of the foregoing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Quinnox may update or modify the Platform at its sole discretion.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"marketing\">\n<h2>4. Marketing, Administration and Reporting<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Channel Partner shall actively promote the Platform in the Territory at its own cost.<\/li>\n<li>All marketing and branding shall follow Quinnox guidance: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qyrus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/qyrus-brand-guide-for-channel-partners.pptx\">Qyrus Brand Guide for Channel Partners<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Channel Partner shall promptly report any misuse of the Platform (e.g., hacking) to Quinnox.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"payment\">\n<h2>5. Payment<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Channel Partner shall invoice commission per <a href=\"#schedule-1\">Schedule 1<\/a> with supporting documentation provided by the PoC.<\/li>\n<li>Quinnox shall pay undisputed invoices within 30 days of receipt. Each party bears its own applicable sales or similar taxes.<\/li>\n<li>Right to future commission ceases upon termination, subject to payment of previously raised undisputed invoices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ipr\">\n<h2>6. Intellectual Property Rights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Quinnox and\/or its licensors own all intellectual property rights in the Platform, Services, and Documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Quinnox confirms it has necessary rights to grant those set out hereunder.<\/li>\n<li>Channel Partner assigns to Quinnox all feedback regarding the Platform, Services, or Documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Channel Partner shall report suspected infringement and reasonably cooperate with Quinnox.<\/li>\n<li>Right to use Quinnox\u2019s Intellectual Property Rights ceases automatically upon termination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"term\">\n<h2>7. Term and Termination<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Effective as of the Effective Date and remains in effect unless terminated.<\/li>\n<li>Channel Partner may terminate without cause on thirty (30) days\u2019 notice.<\/li>\n<li>Quinnox may terminate on thirty (30) days\u2019 written notice if Channel Partner does not actively promote sales per this Agreement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Either Party may terminate immediately if the other:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Commits a material breach and fails to remedy within 30 days of written notice;<\/li>\n<li>Is subject to winding up, administration, receivership, or analogous actions; or<\/li>\n<li>Takes or suffers similar actions in consequence of debt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"post-termination\">\n<h2>8. Consequences Upon Termination<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Channel Partner shall cease to sell, market, or promote the Platform.<\/li>\n<li>All rights to use the Platform, Services, and Documentation terminate immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Channel Partner shall return and make no further use of Quinnox property and information.<\/li>\n<li>Channel Partner shall hand over End\u2011User information reasonably requested by Quinnox to continue business in the Territory.<\/li>\n<li>Channel Partner shall refrain from any use that harms or dilutes Quinnox\u2019s Intellectual Property Rights.<\/li>\n<li>Accrued rights and provisions intended to survive termination remain in effect.<\/li>\n<li>Upon termination, no future commissions accrue on previously referred customers; Quinnox will pay outstanding undisputed invoices submitted prior to termination pursuant to Section 5.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"assignment\">\n<h2>9. Assignment<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Channel Partner may not assign or delegate this Agreement without Quinnox\u2019s prior written consent.<\/li>\n<li>Quinnox may assign to its Affiliates or in connection with merger, change of control, or sale of substantially all assets, provided the successor assumes obligations hereunder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"dataprotection\">\n<h2>10. Data Protection and Security<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Each Party shall comply with applicable data protection laws and maintain required registrations.<\/li>\n<li>Channel Partner shall not cause Quinnox to breach data protection laws and shall process personal data only for the purposes provided.<\/li>\n<li>Channel Partner will cooperate to ensure compliance with new data protection laws, including signing agreements where applicable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"indemnification\">\n<h2>11. Indemnification<\/h2>\n<h3>By Quinnox<\/h3>\n<p>Quinnox will defend and hold Channel Partner harmless from third\u2011party claims that the Platform (as provided by Quinnox) infringes patents or copyrights in the Territory or misappropriates trade secrets. Quinnox may procure rights, or replace\/modify the Platform to be non\u2011infringing. This does not apply to claims arising from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Modifications made by Channel Partner;<\/li>\n<li>Combination with items not supplied by Quinnox; or<\/li>\n<li>Soliciting orders or distributing after Quinnox instructed cessation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This section states Channel Partner\u2019s sole and exclusive remedy for infringement claims.<\/p>\n<h3>By Channel Partner<\/h3>\n<p>Channel Partner will defend and hold Quinnox harmless from third\u2011party claims arising from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Infringement caused by modifications or improvements created by or for Channel Partner;<\/li>\n<li>Acts or omissions under this Agreement; and<\/li>\n<li>Unauthorized representations or warranties made by Channel Partner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"liability\">\n<h2>12. Limitation of Liability<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>This section sets out Quinnox\u2019s entire financial liability regarding: (a) breach; (b) use of the Platform\/Documentation; (c) representations or tortious acts; and (d) any other related claims.<\/li>\n<li>The Platform, Services, and Documentation are provided on an \u201cas is\u201d basis.<\/li>\n<li>Quinnox is not liable for lost profits, business, goodwill, data, or any special, indirect, incidental, exemplary, punitive, or consequential damages.<\/li>\n<li>Total aggregate liability is limited to the total commission paid to Channel Partner during the 12 months immediately preceding the claim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confidentiality\">\n<h2>13. Confidentiality<\/h2>\n<p>Confidentiality obligations shall be as per the Non\u2011Disclosure Agreement executed between the Parties. This section survives termination.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"notices\">\n<h2>14. Notices<\/h2>\n<h3>To Quinnox<\/h3>\n<address>Quinnox Inc.<br \/>\n1 South Wacker Drive<br \/>\nSuite 3150<br \/>\nChicago, IL 60606<br \/>\nAttn.: <a href=\"mailto:rajeshj@Quinnox.com\">rajeshj@Quinnox.com<\/a><\/address>\n<h3>To Channel Partner<\/h3>\n<address>____________________________<br \/>\n____________________________<br \/>\n____________________________<br \/>\n____________________________<\/address>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"severability\">\n<h2>15. Severability<\/h2>\n<p>If any provision is prohibited or unenforceable, it is ineffective only to that extent and duration; the remaining provisions remain in full force.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"entire\">\n<h2>16. Entire Agreement<\/h2>\n<p>This Agreement, including all Schedules, is the entire agreement and supersedes all prior understandings on the subject matter. Each Party acknowledges it has not relied on statements outside this Agreement.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"governinglaw\">\n<h2>17. Governing Law, Arbitration and Venue<\/h2>\n<p>This Agreement and disputes arising herefrom are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. The Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts of Cook County, Illinois, USA.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"general\">\n<h2>18. General<\/h2>\n<h3>Injunctive Relief<\/h3>\n<p>Breach of Sections 6 (Intellectual Property Rights), 13 (Confidentiality), or resale outside the Territory may cause irreparable harm; injunctive relief is available.<\/p>\n<h3>Independent Contractors<\/h3>\n<p>The Parties are independent contractors; no agency, partnership, or joint venture is created.<\/p>\n<h3>Use of Names and Logos<\/h3>\n<p>Neither Party may use the other\u2019s name, trademarks, service marks, logos, trade names, or branding without prior written consent.<\/p>\n<h3>Non\u2011Solicitation of Employees<\/h3>\n<p>During the Term and 12 months thereafter, neither Party will solicit the other\u2019s employees who were directly and substantively involved under this Agreement.<\/p>\n<h3>Waiver<\/h3>\n<p>No provision is waived nor breach excused unless in a signed writing. A waiver of one breach is not a waiver of others.<\/p>\n<h3>Survival<\/h3>\n<p>Sections 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 survive termination or expiration.<\/p>\n<h3>Counterparts<\/h3>\n<p>This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (including by PDF\/email); all together form one instrument.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"signatures\">\n<h2>Signatures<\/h2>\n<h3>Channel Partner<\/h3>\n<p>By: _________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Printed Name: ________________________<\/p>\n<p>Title: _______________________________<\/p>\n<p>Date: ________________________________<\/p>\n<h3>Quinnox Inc.<\/h3>\n<p>By: _______________________________<\/p>\n<p>Printed Name: Rajesh Joshi<\/p>\n<p>Title: EVP &amp; Financial Controller<\/p>\n<p>Date: ______________________________<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"schedule-1\">\n<h2>Schedule 1 \u2014 Channel Partner Commissions and Payout Details<\/h2>\n<h3>Commission Payout Matrix<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Subscription Revenue<\/th>\n<th>% Commission Payout<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Subscription revenue billed and collected for the first 12\u2011month period<\/td>\n<td>15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Subscription revenue billed and collected for months 13 to 36<\/td>\n<td>5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>No commission is payable beyond 36 months<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Other Terms and Conditions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Commission is payable only when (i) Qyrus licenses are sold by Channel Partner; (ii) a SaaS Agreement is signed between Quinnox and the End\u2011User; and (iii) fees have been paid to Quinnox by the End\u2011User per the SaaS Agreement.<\/li>\n<li>Renewal of the same licenses under a new Subscription Order is <strong>not<\/strong> considered new business for Subscription Revenue calculation.<\/li>\n<li>Additional licenses under the same Subscription Order are considered new business for Subscription Revenue calculation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<footer>\u00a9 Quinnox Inc. 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