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COFFEE BUYING GROUP, LTD.

MEMBERSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Coffee Buying Group, Ltd. (Group), of P.O. Box 6641, Wyomissing, Pa. 19610, is a voluntary “buying co-op” dedicated to the sourcing and promotion of high quality coffee and tea and related products and services (Products). By accepting the Terms and Conditions The party (Operator), a separate business entity, who would like to become a Member of Group agrees:

1. Operator hereby acknowledges that Group is a voluntary coffee buying co-op, not a Franchise. There are no fees of any kind whatsoever required of the Operator. Group requires no reporting of any kind, nor regulates any operational aspects of Operators business. Group does not have any right of approval of Operator’s site. Operator shall remain autonomous in it’s business operation, and operate as a separate business entity, and nothing contained herein shall create a partnership, or joint venture of any kind. All Products are supplied by independent companies not affiliated with Group. Group does not supply any furniture fixtures or equipment.

2. Operator’s Membership in Group shall entitle or License Operator to use Registered and Trademark logos and names, and websites, while operating as a Member in good standing. Operator may also be entitled to certain “Social Media” promotions and offers. Operator hereby agrees to the terms and conditions of these offers, which may change from time to time.

3. As a Member, Operator is under no obligation to use or purchase or continue to use or purchase any Products. Operator may purchase coffee supplies and products from any source.

4. The use of the stylized Trademarks “Hard Bean” logo and name as well as “Select Origins”, and “Reality Coffee” a Federally Registered trademark of Group, and any use is granted solely through this Agreement, and shall be used only on menus, signs and products approved by Group. Operator may not use Hard Bean as it’s legal name. Operator agrees not to produce any “Hard Bean” or “Reality Coffee” logo products of any nature without specific permission of Group.

5. Group trademarks may not be used on coffee and coffee drinks supplied by others. Coffee and coffee drinks prepared by methods of others, shall not be labeled with Group’s trademarks. The Hard Bean logo may only be used on coffee drinks prepared in accordance with Hard Bean methods. Operator is under no obligation to follow Hard Bean methods of preparation except as stated above.

6. Group agrees to provide training on the preparation of high quality coffee for Operator and it’s staff. The initial training of staff will take place at Site. Training will be supplied in form and scope as reasonably needed or requested by Operator. Thereafter, Operator will be responsible for ongoing training of it’s staff at Site, however, other forms of training and consultation shall be available so long as Operator is a Member in good standing. Equipment training will be supplied by independent equipment vendors.

8. Operator agrees remain in good standing by maintaining Group Quality Standards of coffee preparation, and by paying all fees and debts to suppliers and vendors commonly used by Members, in a timely fashion, and by operating in a manner that does not damage the reputation of Group or it’s Products.

9. Operator agrees to keep all Group manuals, documents, and sources confidential, and to be shared with it’s employees only.

10. Group will not be responsible for the discontinuance of any logo Product or service.

11. Operator agrees to indemnify and hold Group harmless for all matters relating to interruption or discontinuance of Products, or Product names, as well as any matters arising from it’s operation while operating as a Group member. Operator also hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, the Group, and all it’s Group affiliates and suppliers for any and all matters arising from said discontinuance.

13. Operator acknowledges that it is free to manage it’s business in any manner. The use of Hard Bean or trademark Products is at the sole discretion of Operator. Operator agrees to hold Group and it’s principals harmless for all matters arising from the operation of it’s business.

13. Operator may transfer it’s interest in this License at any time to an assignee, successor, or transferee who agrees to meet the standards and qualifications placed on Group membership. Such Group membership to the assignee, successor, or transferee shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed by the Group.

14. Operator may terminate this Agreement for any reason, by giving Group 30 days prior written notice.

15. Group may terminate this Agreement if Operator fails to remain in good standing or, if in it’s sole discretion, Group believes that such termination is for the general good of Group . Group shall notify Operator through it’s website, in writing, or by email of any such failure, or Termination, and should such failure not be remedied to Group’s sole satisfaction, termination shall occur without further notice.

16. Upon Termination by either party, Operator shall no longer be entitled to use Trademark and Registered names of Group or it’s website. Operator shall cease all use of, and remove from sight all references to Group names, Hard Bean logo or “Reality Coffee” logo. Operator agrees to bear the full cost of enforcement by Group of any of the terms in this paragraph.

17. Any disputes between the Parties to this Agreement shall be bound by the laws of the State of Pennsylvania.

18. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the parties. There are merged herein all prior and collateral representations, promises and conditions in connection with the subject matter hereof. Any representation, promise or condition not incorporated herein shall not be binding upon either party. Modifications, amendments, waivers, terminations or discharges of this Agreement or any provision hereof shall be binding only if in writing and duly executed by the party so to be bound.

19. Notices to Group shall be sent to the address below. They shall be sent by U.S.Mail, with proof of delivery. Notice to Operator shall be via group’s website.

Coffee Buying Group, Ltd.
P.O. Box 6641
Wyomissing, Pa. 19610