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Lease of Equipment. Joseph Schumacher, Ltd. d/b/a Schumacher Camera
("Schumacher"), as Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases
from Lessor, all of the equipment and other property marked and identified
by Lessee for lease on the Equipment Rental Contract (the "Lease") including
without limitation all additions, attachments and accessories now or hereafter
affixed thereto (the "Equipment").
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Term of Lease/Pre-production Testing. (a) The Lease shall commence
on the day on which the Equipment is delivered to Lessee. The Lease shall
expire on the latter of the expiration date stated in the Lease, or the
day the Equipment is returned to Schumacher. The Equipment shall be considered
to have been delivered to Lessee when a representative of Lessee is given
access to the Equipment for purposes of pre-production testing, preparation
or inspection ("Pre-production Testing"), whether on the premises of Schumacher,
or otherwise. If Pre-production Testing is conducted on the premises of
Schumacher, and if the Equipment is not removed from the premises of Schumacher
until the following business day, then rental charges for the day of Pre-production
Testing shall be waived. (b) From and after the delivery of the Equipment,
as defined in sub-paragraph (a), to the return of the Equipment to Schumacher,
Lessee is solely responsible for loss or damage to the Equipment, including
any damage to Equipment, persons or property during Pre-production Testing.
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Rental Payments. In consideration of the lease of the Equipment hereunder,
Lessee promises to pay to Lessor the full rental fee for the Equipment
rented pursuant to the terms and conditions stated herein. A full day's
rental will be charged for all Equipment returned later than 10:00A.M.
(Central Time) on the Lease Expiration Date, and for each day subsequent
thereto.
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Shipment and Delivery of the Equipment. All shipments of the Equipment
by Lessor shall be F.O.B. Lessor. Lessee agrees that shipment of the Equipment
will only be made at Lessee's request. Lessor does not assume and hereby
disclaims any responsibility for the losses, damages, performance or fees
of a carrier. Lessee agrees that all shipments of the Equipment on behalf
of Lessee by Lessor will be collect for freight and carrier insurance
charges. Lessee agrees that the Equipment must be returned to Lessor with
freight and carrier insurance charges prepaid and that all freight and
handling charges are the responsibility of Lessee.
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Use of Equipment. (a) The Equipment shall be used only by Lessee in
the greater Chicagoland area, unless Schumacher has consented, in writing,
to removal of the Equipment from the greater Chicagoland area, and shall
not be re-leased by Lessee. The Equipment may be used only by duly qualified
employees or agents of Lessee. Prior to removal of the Equipment from
Schumacher's premises, Lessee will provide Schumacher with a written statement
of the location where the Equipment will be used. (b) If the Equipment
is to be utilized outside of the United States, the parties shall execute
a Foreign Use Addendum to this Contract. Shipment must be through an established
Customs Broker, under contract with Lessee, which will register the Equipment
with United States Customs, using a United States Customs Form 4455. No
later than the time of delivery of the Equipment, Lessee shall deliver
to Schumacher a certified copy of all registration documentation reasonably
requested by Schumacher, together with proof of prepayment of all brokerage
and shipping charges, fees and taxes, and proof of adequate arrangements
for return of the Equipment. At Lessee's request, Schumacher will furnish
a statement of the serial number, country of origin and value of the Equipment.
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Title to the Equipment. Lessee acknowledges that it claims and shall
acquire no interest in the title to the Equipment, and that title to the
Equipment shall be and remain in Lessor or any party claiming through
Lessor. Lessee, at its sole cost and expense, shall protect and defend
the title of the Equipment and shall keep the Equipment free and clear
of all liens, claims, equities and encumbrances whatsoever. Lessee shall
not perform or permit any act which shall or may result in the encumbrance
or impairment of any of Lessor's rights in or title to the Equipment.
Lessee shall give Lessor immediate written notice of any attempted or
completed seizure by process of law or otherwise affecting or relating
to the Equipment and shall indemnify and hold harmless from any loss,
costs, damage, liability or expense ( including without limitation reasonable
attorney's fees, court costs and other reasonable litigation expenses)
caused thereby. Lessee shall cooperate with Lessor to execute and file
a Uniform Commercial Code Financing Statement evidencing Lessor's interest
in the Equipment.
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Maintenance and Repair. Lessee shall keep the Equipment clean and in
good condition and working order throughout the term of the Lease. If
any item of Equipment is returned in a damaged condition, or if any item
of Equipment is not returned for any reason, including but not limited
to destruction, confiscation, theft or act of God, Lessee shall pay to
Schumacher the cost of repair or replacement of any damaged or lost Equipment.
Lessee acknowledges and agrees that the value of each item of leased Equipment
is as per a list posted in Schumacher's office, a copy of which will be
furnished to Lessee upon request. If any item is returned in a repairable,
damaged condition, Lessee shall pay to Schumacher the cost of such repairs
as determined at the sole discretion of Schumacher. Schumacher shall have
sole discretion to determine whether damaged Equipment shall be replaced
or repaired, and Schumacher's judgment shall be conclusive upon Lessee.
In the event of a loss or damage to leased Equipment, Lessee shall be
liable to Schumacher, in addition to replacement or repair charges, for
rent at the rate provided in the Lease, until the Equipment has actually
been repaired or replaced and returned to Schumacher's rental stock.
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Taxes. All taxes, fees, and similar charges imposed on the ownership,
possession or use of the Equipment during the term of the lease of the
Equipment hereunder shall be paid by Lessee within thirty (30) days of
receipt of billing from Schumacher. If Lessee shall fail or refuse to
pay any such taxes, fees or similar charges, Schumacher may, at its option
and in addition to any other rights and remedies it may have, pay such
taxes, fees or similar charges, and Lessee shall promptly reimburse Lessor
for all such amounts paid by Schumacher.
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Risk of Loss. (a) From the time of delivery of the Equipment, to the
time the Equipment is returned to Schumacher and the term of the Lease
has expired, Lessee shall bear the entire risk of loss, including risks
while in transit, at all locations named and unnamed, and while in use
or storage on Schumacher's premises. (b) In the event of any loss of the
Equipment, or any part thereof, Lessee shall be liable for the full replacement
cost of the lost Equipment, and for loss of use thereof at the per diem
rate under the Lease, from the date of the loss to the date on which the
Equipment has been replaced and returned to Schumacher's rental stock.
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Insurance. (a) Lessee, at its sole cost and expense, shall insure the
Equipment against all risks of physical loss or damage, from and after
the delivery of the Equipment to Lessee, to and including the date of
its return, for full replacement cost and loss of use, through an insurance
company reasonably acceptable to Schumacher. Prior to delivery of the
Equipment, Lessee shall deliver a Certificate of Insurance to Schumacher,
showing Schumacher as an additionally insured party and loss payee as
to such insurance, demonstrating that Lessee's insurance is primary and
non-contributory as to the Equipment, and stating that such insurance
shall not be canceled or amended for any cause without thirty (30) days
written notice to Schumacher. (b) If Lessee fails to deliver required
evidence of insurance, or if Lessee permits insurance required hereunder
to lapse during the term of the Lease, then in addition to any other remedies
which it may have, Schumacher may, but is not required to, obtain such
insurance with respect to the Equipment and Lessee shall promptly reimburse
Schumacher for all costs and expenses incurred in obtaining such insurance.
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Inspection. Throughout the term of the Lease, Schumacher shall have
the right to enter upon any premises where the Equipment shall be located,
at all reasonable times, for the purpose of inspecting the Equipment.
Lessee shall cooperate with Schumacher's exercise of its inspection rights
as aforesaid.
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Return of the Equipment. Upon the expiration of the term of the Lease,
Lessee, at its sole cost and expense, shall immediately deliver the Equipment
to such location as Schumacher may designate in good condition, repair
and working order pursuant to the terms and conditioned stated in Paragraph
7 above.
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Schumacher's Warranty. Schumacher represents and warrants to Lessee
that Schumacher has the right and authority to execute this agreement.
EXCEPT AS HEREIN ABOVE SET FORTH, SCHUMACHER DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION
OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF ANY ITEM OF
THE EQUIPMENT. ALL EQUIPMENT IS OFFERED FOR INSPECTION AND TEST AT THE
TIME OF RENTAL. LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS INDEPENDENTLY SELECTED
EACH ITEM OF THE EQUIPMENT, HAS DETERMINED ITS CONDITION TO BE SATISFACTORY,
AND HAS NOT RELIED UPON SCHUMACHER WITH RESPECT TO THE SELECTION OF ANY
SUCH ITEM OF THE EQUIPMENT. LESSEE AGREES THAT SCHUMACHER SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE TO LESSEE FOR ANY CLAIM, LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE OF ANY KIND CAUSED,
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, BY ANY INADEQUACY , DEFECT OR DEFICIENCY RELATING
TO THE EQUIPMENT. LESSEE'S ONLY RECOURSE FOR ANY SUCH ACTUAL OR ALLEGED
CLAIM, LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE SHALL BE AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER OF THE
EQUIPMENT. LESSEE FURTHER AGREES THAT, IRRESPECTIVE OF ANY SUCH CLAIM,
LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE, IT WILL CONTINUE TO PAY TO SCHUMACHER ALL RENTAL
PAYMENTS STATED HEREIN AS AND WHEN SUCH PAYMENTS FALL DUE. SCHUMACHER
SHALL NOT BE DEEMED OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE REPLACEMENT FOR ANY ITEM OF THE
EQUIPMENT WHICH MAY BE DESTROYED BY FIRE, THEFT OR CASUALTY.
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Default by Lessee. In the event that Lessee shall be in default with
respect to any provision of this lease which default shall remain uncured
beyond the fifth (5th) business day after receipt by Lessee of written
notice thereof, then Schumacher may exercise any right or remedy which
may be available to it under applicable law, including without limitation
the termination of the Lease, and whether or not the Lease is terminated,
may take immediate possession of any or all of the Equipment, wherever
situated; Lessee agrees that in the event Lessee shall be in default as
herein described, Schumacher shall have an unrestricted right of access
to Lessee's premises for the purpose of taking possession of the Equipment
and Lessee shall cooperate fully with Schumacher in the process of removing
the Equipment from Lessee's premises. Lessee shall bear all cost and expenses
resulting from or pertaining to the process of removing the Equipment
from Lessee's premises. Lessee agrees that it shall indemnify and hold
Schumacher harmless from and against all loss, cost, damage, liability
and expense (including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees,
court costs and other reasonable litigation expenses) resulting from or
pertaining to damage to property occurring during the process of removing
the Equipment from Lessee's premises.
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Enforcement of Warranty. Upon receipt of written request from Lessee,
Schumacher shall take all reasonable action to enforce any warranty, express
or implied, issued on or applicable to the Equipment which is enforceable
by Schumacher in its own name; provided, however, that Schumacher shall
not be obligated to take such action or commence any suit to enforce any
such warranty unless Lessee shall pay all expenses in connection therewith.
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Indemnification. Lessee agrees to indemnify and hold Schumacher, and
its agents and employees, harmless from all claims, demands, losses, expenses
and liabilities of any kind or nature, including but not limited to attorney
fees and costs, arising from the use, condition or operation of the Equipment
during the term of the lease, unless caused by an act of Schumacher, or
its agents or employees.
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Waiver. Failure to insist upon strict compliance with any of the terms
and conditions hereof shall not be deemed a waiver of such term or condition,
nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or remedy hereunder,
at any time or times, be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of such right
or remedy at any other time or times.
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Benefit. This agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be
binding upon Schumacher and its successors and assigns. The rights and
obligations of Lessee hereunder are personal to it and are not subject
to voluntary or involuntary alienation, transfer or assignment.
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Notices and payment. All notices and payments necessary or desirable
to be delivered hereunder shall be in writing and shall be either personally
delivered or sent by certified mail return receipt requested addressed
as follows:
(a) If to Lessor: Schumacher Camera LLC
1147 West Ohio Street
Chicago, Illinois 60622
Attn: James Pope/Micahel Acuna
with a copy to: Deutch, Levy & Engel, Chartered
225 West Washington Street
Suite 1700
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Attn: Leo Aubel
(b) If to Lessee: To the address stated on the Equipment Rental Contract.
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Entire Agreement. This agreement contains the entire agreement between
Schumacher and Lessee with respect to the subject matter of this Lease,
and all prior negotiations, understandings, and agreements are merged
into this document. This agreement may not be modified or recinded except
pursuant to a written instrument signed by the party against whom enforcement
is sought.
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Governing Law. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been excepted
and signed in Chicago, Illinois and the rights and obligations of the
parties hereto shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of Illinois. In the event of any dispute arising from
this Agreement, Lessee consents and agrees to in personam jurisdiction
and to venue in either the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois or the
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, located
in Chicago, Illinois.