3.8.Bij de overeenkomst van 23 oktober 2007 ('Distribution Agreement') tussen belanghebbende (' [X] ') en de winkelier [Y] ('Distributor') is afgesproken:
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Whereas, [X] desires to promote the sale within The Netherlands of [A] by selling its [A] (together the 'Services' or individually known by their own names) which Services are assigned unique authorisation numbers giving customers access to the [X] network (the 'Network') to make telephone calls;
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1 Appointment and Responsibilities of Distributor
( a) [X] appoints the Distributor, and the Distributor accepts the appointment to act as an Distributor for the sale of the Services in The Netherlands on the terms and conditions hereof and the Distributor agrees to use its best efforts to promote the sale of the Services in The Netherlands.
( b) Distributor shall co-operate with [X] to meet the objectives set out in Section A.
( c) The Distributor shall distribute and promote [A] physically in approximately 240 shops with an 18 label WORP. In the other shops the [X] e-voucher is only available at the service desk. In all its existing and any future owned and/or affiliated shops. The Distributor can only distribute in its own shops.
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( e) Each quarter, Distributor shall review with [X] the progress of this Agreement.
( f) Distributor shall not use any promotional material that has not been obtained from [X] .
( g) Distributor shall submit orders in writing to [X] stating the number of units and the purchase price payable in accordance with Exhibit A. Such orders shall not be binding on [X] until accepted by [X] . [X] , in its sole discretion, may decline to accept an order.
( h) The risk of misuse of the Services lies with the user of the Services.
( i) Distributor shall not make any promises, warranties, guarantees or representations in relation to the Services except as advised by [X] or with the prior authorisation of [X] .
( j) Distributor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to its marketing activities in connection with the Services.
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3. Payment for Services and Bonuses
( a) The purchase price ('Rates') for each order for Services shall be the product of the total number of units times the applicable Distributor price per unit as set out in Exhibit A.
( b) Unless otherwise agreed in writing the Distributor shall remit payment of the purchase price within 30 days of the date of [X] ’s invoice subject to a credit limit of maximum of € 350.000 euro’s.
( c) The purchase price for each [A] is inc1usive of all taxes, duties and tariffs.
( d) Each party shall comply with its tax and vat obligations under Dutch Law.
4. Additional Covenants
( a) Distributor shall represent [X] in a professional and businesslike manner. Distributor shall not bind [X] to any agreement whatsoever or misrepresent the Services in any way.
( b) [X] shall have no responsibility of any kind to employees of the Distributor.
5. Confidentiality
( a) During the term of this Agreement and for three years thereafter, each Party will preserve as confidential all information received relating to the business of the other Party and any affiliated companies it receives as a result of this Agreement. Each Party agrees not to disclose such information without the other Party’s prior written consent.
( b) Each Party agrees to use confidential information only to fulfil its obligations under this Agreement.
6. Trademarks
( a) The Distributor shall market the Services under the proprietary trade names designed by [X] and shall only use the [X] name, trademarks, brand names and logos in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
( b) The Distributor shall not copy [X] ’s trademark’s , brands, logos and name, nor copy any of [X] ’s manuals or documentation, without [X] ’s prior written consent.
( c) [X] shall not copy Distributor’s trademark’s, brands, logos and name, nor copy any of Distributors manuals or documentation, without Distributors prior written consent.
7. Term of Agreement
( a) This Agreement shall begin on 1th day of November 2007 and shall be for a term of 1 year (the 'Initial term'). Following the initial term this agreement may continue in force for further periods of one month until terminated by either party giving one month prior written notice to the other party.
( b) Upon the occurrence of any of the following events, the non-defaulting Party shall have the right to cancel and terminate by written notice to the defaulting Party if they:
( i) commit a material breach of this Agreement and the breaching Party fails to remedy such breach within twenty-one days of receipt of notice of breach, if capable of being remedied; or
(ii) commit a breach of this Agreement which cannot be remedied; or
(iii) are repeatedly in breach of this Agreement.
(iv) are the subject of a bankruptcy order, or becomes insolvent, or makes any arrangement or composition with or assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or if it goes into voluntary (otherwise than for reconstruction or amalgamation), or compulsory liquidation or a receiver or administrator or examiner is appointed over its assets.
( c) [X] may elect to suspend immediately the provision of the Services until further notice, without liability to the Distributor, on notification in writing in the event that:
( i) [X] is obliged to comply with an order staling [X] has to end the services, instruction or request of Government, Telecommunications regulator, an emergency Services organisation or other competent authority; and/or
(ii) The Distributor is suspected in [X] ’s reasonable opinion of involvement with fraud or attempted fraud or acts which are of a defamatory, offensive, abusive, obscene or menacing character in connection with use of the Services.
( d) If any of the events in 7 (c) (i) occur because of the Distributor, [X] may suspend all or any Services without prejudice to its right to terminate this Agreement, the Distributor must pay the charges for the Services in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
( e) The termination of this Agreement shall be without prejudice to the rights of either Party against the other.
8. Liability of [X]
( a) The liability of either Party to the other Party in contract, tort (inc1uding negligence) or otherwise in relation to this Agreement is limited to the 100,000 Euro in any period of 12 months.
( b) In no event shall a Party be liable to the other Party, either in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise for direct or indirect loss of profits, business or anticipated savings, or for any indirect or consequential loss or damage whatever arising from the relationship or the conduct of business arising from this Agreement.
( c) Parties shall have no liability under the Agreement for the acts and omissions of other telecommunication operators.
9. Indemnity
Distributor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless [X] from and against any and all liabilities, casts, damages and expenses (including attorney’s fees) resulting from Distributor's (or its employees, agents or independent contractors) breach of any provision in this Agreement, misrepresentation of [X] Services or prices, or unauthorised or illegal acts of Distributor, its employee, agents or independent contractors.
10. Force Majeure
Neither Party shall be held responsible for any delay or failure in performance of any part of this Agreement (other than a payment obligation) to the extent such delay or failure is caused by: fire; flood; lightening; explosion; war; strike; embargo; labour dispute; government requirement; civil or military authority; act of god or nature; inability to secure materials or transportation facilities; act or omission of carriers or suppliers; acts or failures of any governmental authority provided, however, that the Distributor by reason of such cause shall not be relieved of its obligations to make any required payments that are due to [X] .
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13. Miscellaneous
( a) The Distributor may not assign or transfer any of their rights or obligations under this Agreement, without the prior written consent of [X] . [X] may assign or transfer its rights or obligations (or both) without consent.
( b) If any provision of this Agreement is held illegal or unenforceable such provision shall be treated as severable, leaving the remaining provisions unaltered provided that this does not materially prejudice either Party in their respective rights and obligations of this Agreement.
( c) The failure of either Party to require the performance of any terms of this Agreement may not be amended or waived except upon the delivery of a written agreement.
( d) Both Parties represent and warrant that each has the full authority to perform its obligations under this Agreement and that the person executing this Agreement has the authority to bind it.
( e) This Agreement contains the whole agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements between the Parties.
( f) This Agreement may only be amended or varied by agreement of the Parties in writing.
( g) Nothing in this Agreement is either intended or will be deemed to create any relationship of partnership, joint venture or agency between the parties or to give either party the power or authority to bind or in any way act on behalf of the other.
( h) The Parties agree that no term of this Agreement is enforceable by any third Party.
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In Exhibit A bij de overeenkomst is vermeld dat de winkelier [Y] een nettoprijs van € 9 betaalt voor een voucher met een nominale waarde van € 10. Voorts staat in Exhibit A:
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3) Marketing Expenditure
[A] will invest an € 35.000,- as a Marketing contribution for the shelf space in the […] for the contract period of 12 months. On-top when the target of 225.000 sold voucher will be reached [X] will pay an additional amount of € 15.000 euros.
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