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Contract simplification involves rephrasing complex clauses for clarity while maintaining legal integrity. Key elements include Force Majeure, indemnification, anti-bribery, anti-terrorism, general provisions, records maintenance, warranties, intellectual property, and audit clauses. Force Majeure excuses obligations during uncontrollable events. Indemnification covers costs due to contractor actions. Anti-bribery and anti-terrorism ensure compliance with laws. General provisions outline agreement scope and enforceability. Records must be maintained and handed over post-service. Warranties ensure diligent service and legal compliance. Intellectual property remains with Mi-C3, including work for hire. Audit clauses allow Mi-C3 to review payment records.

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*. Force Majeure: *.*. Force Majeure Event Any of the following events resulting in material adverse effect shall constitute a Force Majeure Event: *.*.*. earthquake, ﬂood, inundation, landslide; *.*.*. storm, lightning, thunder or other extreme atmospheric disturbances; *.*.*. ﬁre caused by reasons not attributable to the Contractor or any of the employees, contractors or agents appointed by the Contractor for purposes of the Services; *.*.*. acts of terrorism; *.*.*. wars, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), invasion, act of foreign enemy, rebellion, riots, weapon conﬂict or military action or civil war; *.*.*. strikes, boycotts, labour disruptions, epidemic, pandemic, crisis outbreak or governmental action or any other industrial disturbances not arising on account of the acts or omissions of the Contactor or its employees.

Sure! Here’s a simplified version of the Force Majeure clause:

Force Majeure:
If any of these events cause significant disruption, it's considered Force Majeure:
- Natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, landslides, storms, etc.)
- Uncontrollable fires
- Terrorist acts
- Wars or military actions
- Strikes, pandemics, or government actions not caused by the Contractor
If a Force Majeure event occurs, notify the other party within 7 days.
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*. Indemniﬁcation / Liability: *.*. The Contractor hereby indemniﬁes Mi-C3, defends and holds Mi-C3 and its oﬃcials, employees and representatives non-liable for all costs, claims and expenses (including attorney’s fees, disbursements, interests and penalties) arising from claims made by any persons or Governmental Authorities in connection with the direct acts or omissions of the Contractor. Mi-C3 shall promptly provide the Contractor a copy of any summons, complaint or other notice of claim with respect to any claim for which Mi-C3 may seek indemniﬁcation or defence hereunder. The Contractor shall ensure that the Contractor and its subcontractors shall fully indemnify Mi-C3 on written demand in respect of all losses incurred by or awarded against Mi-C3 which Mi-C3 is liable to any third party for, arising out of or in connection with the following:

Sure, here's a simplified version of the Indemnification/Liability clause:

Indemnification/Liability:
- The Contractor will cover all costs and claims against Mi-C3 due to the Contractor’s actions.
- Mi-C3 must inform the Contractor of any claims.
- The Contractor must fully compensate Mi-C3 for any third-party losses caused by the Contractor.
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Sure! Here’s a simplified version of the Indemnification/Liability clause:

~Indemnification/Liability:
- The Contractor will cover Mi-C3 and its employees for any costs, claims, or expenses (including legal fees) due to the Contractor’s actions or omissions.
- Mi-C3 will notify the Contractor of any claims for which it seeks indemnification.
- The Contractor and its subcontractors must fully indemnify Mi-C3 for any losses or liabilities to third parties.
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*.*. Within ten (*) days following the giving of such notice of claim by Mi-C3, the Contractor shall accept the defence and obligation to indemnify Mi-C3. The Contractor shall take all actions reasonably necessary to protect Mi-C3 from such claims and Mi-C3 shall cooperate with the Contractor in that regard. In the event that the Contractor fails or refuses to give such acknowledgment of receipt and acceptance to Mi-C3 within the ten (*) days period speciﬁed, Mi-C3 may, but shall not be obligated

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~Indemnification/Liability:~

- The Contractor has 10 days to accept the duty to defend and indemnify Mi-C3 after a claim notice.
- The Contractor must take all necessary steps to protect Mi-C3.
- If the Contractor doesn’t respond in 10 days, Mi-C3 can take action but isn’t required to.
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*.*. Each Party hereby undertakes that, at the date of this Agreement, itself, its directors, oﬃcers, employees or Aﬃliates have not offered, promised, given, authorised, solicited or accepted any undue pecuniary or other advantage of any kind (or implied that they will or might do any such thing at any time in the future) in any way connected with this Agreement and that it has taken reasonable measures to prevent subcontractors, agents or any other third parties subject to its control or determining inﬂuence from doing so.

Here's a simplified version of the anti-bribery clause:
Anti-Bribery:
- Each Party confirms that they, their directors, employees, or affiliates haven't and won't engage in bribery related to this Agreement.
- They will ensure their subcontractors and agents also comply.
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*.*. not and shall ensure that none of its directors, employees or agents directly or indirectly engage in, promote or assist and/or facilitate any form of terrorist group or person who engages in or promotes or supports, any form of terrorist activity whatsoever. *.*. ensure that it complies with among other Applicable Laws, anti-money laundering, sanctions and anti-terrorism laws, regulations, and best practices, and it conﬁrms that it has in place and undertakes to maintain suﬃcient internal structures and processes to ensure such compliance and to track, prevent and detect the violations of these laws.

Here's a simplified version of the anti-terrorism and compliance clauses:

Anti-Terrorism & Compliance:
- Parties must ensure no involvement in terrorist activities.
- Parties must comply with all anti-money laundering, sanctions, and anti-terrorism laws and maintain structures to ensure compliance.
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This Agreement shall bind and inure to the beneﬁt of the parties hereto and their successors and assigns. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Malta, without reference to conﬂict of laws principles. This document contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. Any failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver thereof or of any other provision hereof. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be held by a Court or other authority of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, such provisions shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Here's a simplified version of the general provisions:

~General Provisions:~
- This Agreement benefits the parties and their successors.
- Governed by Maltese laws.
- Contains the entire agreement.
- Failure to enforce any part doesn't waive other parts.
- If any part is unenforceable, the rest remains valid.
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Here's a simplified version of the remaining clauses:
General Clauses:
- This Agreement binds and benefits both parties and their successors.
- Governed by the laws of Malta.
- Contains the entire agreement.
- Failure to enforce any part is not a waiver.
- If any part is deemed illegal or unenforceable, it will be minimized to keep the rest effective.
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*. Records Maintenance, Retention & Availability *.*. The Contractor shall maintain a complete ﬁle of all records, documents, communications, and other materials which pertain to the operation and delivery of the Services under this Agreement. These records shall be maintained according to generally accepted accounting principles and shall be easily separable from other Contractor’s records. *.*. All such records, documents, communications, and other materials shall be the property of Mi-C3 and shall be handed over to Mi-C3 upon completion of the Services.

Here's a simplified version of the Records Maintenance, Retention & Availability clauses:
Records Maintenance, Retention & Availability:
- The Contractor must keep organized records related to the Services.
- These records must follow standard accounting principles and be distinct from other records.
- All records belong to Mi-C3 and must be handed over upon completion.
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General Undertakings and Warranties *.*. The Contractor warrants that it understands the delicate nature of the Services it has contracted to render to Mi-C3 under this Agreement and that it will deploy its best efforts to ensure that same is accomplished as well as protect any other business interest of Mi-C3 which may fall within the purview of this Agreement. *.*. The Contractor warrants that it will take steps to ensure strict compliance with all relevant laws relating to the speciﬁcation of works.

Sure! Here’s a simplified version of the General Undertakings and Warranties clauses:
General Undertakings and Warranties:
- The Contractor will diligently perform the Services and protect Mi-C3’s business interests.
- The Contractor will ensure strict compliance with all relevant laws related to the work.
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Sure! Here’s a simplified version of the General Undertakings and Warranties clauses:
General Undertakings and Warranties:
- The Contractor will use its best efforts to perform the Services and protect Mi-C3's business interests.
- The Contractor will strictly follow all relevant laws related to the Services.
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*.*. Performance of Obligation If the Party is rendered wholly or partially unable to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement due to a Force Majeure Event, it shall be excused from the performance of such obligations to the extent it is unable to perform the same on account of such Force Majeure Event provided that: *.*.*. due notice of the Force Majeure Event has been given to Mi-C3 as required by clause *.* of this Agreement.

Here's a simplified version of the Performance of Obligation clause:
Performance of Obligation:
- If a Force Majeure Event prevents a Party from performing obligations, they are excused to the extent they are unable to perform.
- Notice of the Force Majeure Event must be given to Mi-C3 as required by clause *.*.
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Intellectual Property

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*.*.*. The Contractor agrees that the Mi-C3 is the sole and exclusive owner of all intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, inventions, work product and know-how, which relate to Mi-C3's business, or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development of Mi-C3; or result from any work performed by the Contractor for Mi-C3. *.*.*. Mi-C3 will retain all interest in and to the Services, including all documentation, modiﬁcations, improvements, upgrades, derivative words, and all other Intellectual Property rights in connection with the Services, including Company's name, logos, and trademarks reproduced through the Service. *.*.*. The parties hereby acknowledge that the Services, and all documentation, information, systems, and other results developed in connection with the Services, will, to the extent permitted by Law, be a work made for hire and will remain Mi-C3's exclusive property.

Simplified Intellectual Property Clauses:
Intellectual Property:
- Ownership: Mi-C3 owns all intellectual property (IP) related to its business or created through the Contractor's work for Mi-C3.
- Retention: Mi-C3 retains all rights to services, including documentation, modifications, improvements, and any IP related to the services.
- Work for Hire: All work related to the services is considered Mi-C3's property.
- Assignment: If any part of the services is not a work for hire, the Contractor must assign all rights to Mi-C3.
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Here's a simplified version of the Intellectual Property clauses:
Intellectual Property:
- Mi-C3 exclusively owns all intellectual property (IP) related to its business or created by the Contractor for Mi-C3.
- Mi-C3 retains all rights to the Services, including documentation, upgrades, and trademarks.
- All work created is considered "work made for hire" and remains Mi-C3's property.
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*. Audit: *.*. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement, all payments made by Mi-C3 to the Contractor under this Agreement shall be subject to audit by Mi-C3 from time to time. The Contractor must preserve its records relating to payments made by Mi-C3 under this Agreement for such a period as the internal revenue service may require. If different periods are prescribed, the longest of such periods shall apply, but in any event, the Contractor shall retain its records for not less than ﬁve (*) years from the date of payment and Mi-C3's representatives shall upon giving reasonable notice, be permitted free and unrestricted access to all such relevant records.

Here's a simplified version of the Audit clause:
Audit:
- Mi-C3 can audit all payments to the Contractor.
- The Contractor must keep payment records as required by the IRS, but no less than 5 years.
- Mi-C3 must give reasonable notice for access to these records.
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