Dependence on Third Parties. (i) Where a Third Party Consent or Third Party Agreement is required in order for Merck to provide, or procure the provision of, any element of a Service or Expense Activity (a “Dependent Service Element”) but:
Dependence on Third Parties. 5.2.1 Where a Third Party Consent or Third Party Agreement is required in order for the Service Provider to provide, or procure the provision of, any element of the Services (a “Dependent Service Element”) and:
Dependence on Third Parties. If, with respect to a particular Third Party Consent, the Provider complies with its obligations to use reasonable efforts to obtain and maintain such Third Party Consent but:
Dependence on Third Parties. Even upon completion of the development, the Xxxxxxxxxx.xx software will depend wholly or in part on third parties involved in its realization and implementation, as well as continuing its development, maintenance and support. No assurances or guarantees are given that third parties will complete their work, properly fulfill their obligations or otherwise satisfy someone’s needs, which can have a significant negative impact on the Xxxxxxxxxx.xx software and the Xxxxxxxxxx.xx platform.
Dependence on Third Parties. The Company depends upon a number of third parties to deliver goods and services to it and its customers. For example, the Company relies on third-party shippers (including the United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service and FedEx) to ship merchandise to its customers. Strikes or other service interruptions affecting its shippers would have a material adverse effect on its ability to deliver merchandise on a timely basis. The Company also depends on communications providers to provide Internet users access to its ShopFast Web sites and ShopFast customers’ Web sites. Such Web sites could experience disruptions or interruptions in service due to failures by these providers. In addition, users depend on Internet service providers, online service providers and other Web site operators for access to these Web sites. Each of these groups has experienced significant outages in the past and could experience outages, delays and other difficulties due to system failures unrelated to the Company’s systems. These types of occurrences could cause users to perceive these Web sites as not functioning properly and therefore cause them to stop using the Company's services. The Company carries no inventory, has no warehouse employees and facilities, and relies on rapid fulfillment from its ShopFast business partners. There can be no assurance that current ShopFast business partners will continue to sell merchandise on current terms or that it will be able to establish new, or extend current, relationships to ensure acquisition and delivery of merchandise in a timely and efficient manner and on acceptable commercial terms. The Company’s business depends, in part, on the ability of ShopFast business partners to provide products at competitive prices in sufficient quantities and of acceptable quality. If any of the following events occurred, the Company’s business could be materially adversely affected: • If the Company lost one or more key ShopFast business partners; • If the Company’s ShopFast business partners are unable to provide consumers with quality products at competitive prices; • If the Company’s ability to procure products was limited; or • If the Company’s ability to maintain or establish relationships with new ShopFast business partners or ShopFast customers was adversely affected.
