MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING between Trulite, Inc. And Synexus Energy, Inc.
Exhibit
10.21
MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING
between
Trulite,
Inc.
And
Synexus
Energy, Inc.
I. PURPOSE
Trulite
Technologies, Inc. (“Trulite”) and Synexus Energy, Inc. (“Synexus”) are both
developing technologies and products to compete commercially in the public
and
private hydrogen fuel cell markets. Successful development, testing, evaluation,
and deployment of these technologies and products require expertise in both
chemical science & engineering and in the development of operational and
manufacturing standards.
Therefore,
wherever possible and mutually beneficial, the Trulite and Synexus seek to
collaborate on research and planning activities, and share where appropriate
facilities, personnel, scientific and technical information. This Memorandum
of
Understanding (MOU) sets forth the basic principles and guidelines under which
the parties will work together to accomplish these goals.
II.
AUTHORITY
Authority
for cooperation in areas of overlapping interests and responsibilities is
provided for by this agreement as executed by the executive officers
below.
III. IMPLEMENTATION
OF AGREEMENT
(a)
In
order to enable close and effective collaboration, it is agreed that the scope
of cooperative activity will be reviewed monthly. Both Trulite and Synexus
will
identify managers to implement and coordinate the MOU. The managers shall meet
on a regular basis to discuss and direct activities conducted under the
MOU.
(b)
The
managers shall obtain appropriate express written agreement by Trulite and
Synexus on each significant activity to be undertaken pursuant to the MOU --
including consensus on the scope of work; deliverables (if any) and delivery
dates; anticipated products and outcomes; periods of performance; levels of
funding and resources to be provided for each activity by the parties; and
any
other appropriate and necessary aspects of mutual activities.
(d)
Costs
associated with participation by Trulite personnel who use Synexus’ facilities
and resources, including equipment, laboratory, and office facilities, will
be
reimbursed
to Synexus by Trulite at actual cost.
Costs
associated with participation by Synexus personnel who use Trulite’s facilities
and resources, including equipment, laboratory, and office facilities, will
be
reimbursed to Trulite by Synexus at actual cost.
(e)
The
managers shall seek to resolve any dispute concerning the MOU through good-faith
discussions.
IV.
EFFECTIVE
DATE
This
MOU
is effective upon signature of the parties and will remain in effect unless
and
until terminated as provided under Article VI.
V.
AMENDMENTS
This
MOU
may be modified or amended by written agreement among the parties hereto.
Additionally, any terms or conditions involving Trulite and Synexus not stated
in this MOU but expressly agreed to in a future MOU signed by executive officers
of each company is considered integrated into this MOU.
VI.
TERMINATION
This
MOU
will expire sixty (60) months from the date of execution unless renewed by
mutual agreement of the parties. This MOU may be terminated at any time by
mutual agreement of both parties. Expiration or termination would affect only
pursuit of new projects under the MOU. Projects under way will be governed
by
the specific individual agreements anticipated above.
AGREED
TO
BY:
Trulite, Inc. | Synexus Energy, Inc. | ||
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Xxxx
Xxxxxxx
CEO, Trulite, Inc.
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Xxxx
X. Xxxxxx
President
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On
this date;
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On
this date;
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July
9, 2005
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July
9, 2005
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