SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
This Settlement Agreement and Release ("Agreement") is entered into as of
July 21, 2004, by and between CEC Industries, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("CEC")
and Xxxxx Xxxxxx ("Xxxxxx") and Empire Management Services ("Empire") and
(collectively referred to as the "Xxxxxx Parties").
WHEREAS, CEC and the Xxxxxx Parties have mutually determined to terminate
their relationships with regard to loans made to PayCard Solutions, Inc. by the
Xxxxxx Parties on behalf of CEC") as well as the Xxxxxx Parties relationship to
CEC itself.
WHEREAS, in order to settle all claims known or unknown between them, the
parties have agreed to settle and compromise all claims between them on the
terms set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, covenants and releases
set forth below, the parties do hereby promise, covenant and agree as follows:
1. The parties acknowledge that the consideration tendered and received
herein, the promises, undertakings, representations and releases made or given,
and the execution of this Agreement are in compromise and settlement of disputed
claims. The parties are willing to perform their obligations hereunder for the
purpose of resolving their differences. Nothing herein is intended, and nothing
herein shall be construed, as an admission of fault or liability on the part of
any party hereto.
2. Except as otherwise provided for in Paragraphs 3 and 6 of this
Agreement, the Xxxxxx Parties and CEC agree that there that there shall be no
further obligations between the Parties.
3. The Xxxxxx Parties agrees that it shall return all CEC shares held by
the Xxxxxx Parties to CEC as well as release all funds due to the Xxxxxx parties
by CEC, specifically the $159,509 account payable due Empire Management and the
2,625,000 CEC shares held by Empire Management. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx agrees to
relinquish any rights to any CEC shares as a shareholder of Empire. The Xxxxxx
Parties represent that the shares set forth herein represent all CEC shares
owned by the Xxxxxx Parties. The Xxxxxx Parties further agree to provide any and
all non-privileged information requested by CEC regarding the source of funds
loaned by Empire to PayCard, and the pending criminal case against Xxxxxx in
California to enable CEC to comply with its obligations under the federal
securities laws. The Xxxxxx Parties agree to fully cooperate with the Company in
this regard following the entry of this Agreement, and to sign warranties and
representations regarding the source of the these funds, and such other and
further documents as CEC deems reasonable necessary to discharge its
disclosure-related obligations.
4. The parties acknowledge that, in the course of their prior
relationship, they have exchanged certain information with one another. The
parties agree that, upon notice and consent from Xxxxxx, CEC is free to use, for
any purpose whatsoever, any and all information disclosed to it by any other
party. Xxxxxx agrees that he will not unreasonably withhold such consent.
5. Except as to those duties and obligations set forth herein, CEC, its
officers, directors, shareholders, employees, trustees, agents, attorneys,
representatives, heirs, beneficiaries, successors and assigns, and all other
parties acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of CEC, hereby
unconditionally release and forever discharge the Xxxxxx Parties, and each of
them, and each of their heirs, joint venturers, partners, affiliates, parent
corporations, subsidiaries, officers, directors, agents, employees,
shareholders, legal counsel, predecessors, successors and assigns, of and from
any and all manner of actions, causes, causes of action, claims, liabilities,
suits, threats, contracts, controversies, torts, agreements, promises, damages,
judgments, execution of claims, and demands whatsoever in law or in equity,
known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, which CEC, and each of them, ever
had, now has or may hereafter have against the Xxxxxx Parties, by reason of any
matter, cause or thing, whatsoever, including, without limitation, any claims
for unknown damages or injuries, or unknown consequences or complications of
known damages or injuries.
6. The Xxxxxx Parties, their officers, directors, shareholders, employees,
trustees, agents, attorneys, representatives, heirs, beneficiaries, successors
and assigns, and all other parties acting or purporting to act for or on behalf
of the Xxxxxx Parties jointly and severally, hereby agrees to defend, indemnify
and hold harmless CEC, and its joint venturers, partners, affiliates, parent
corporations, subsidiaries, officers, directors, agents, employees,
shareholders, legal counsel, predecessors, successors and assigns, from and
against any and all liabilities, responsibilities, damages, claims, causes of
action, judgments, costs and expenses, including without limitation attorneys'
fees and expert witness fees, in connection with any claim related to the
Agreements.
7. Except as to those duties and obligations set forth herein, the Xxxxxx
Parties, their officers, directors, shareholders, employees, trustees, agents,
attorneys, representatives, heirs, beneficiaries, successors and assigns, and
all other parties acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of CEC and each
of them, hereby unconditionally release and forever discharge CEC and its joint
venturers, partners, affiliates, parent corporations, subsidiaries, officers,
directors, agents, employees, shareholders, legal counsel, predecessors,
successors and assigns, of and from any and all manner of actions, causes,
causes of action, claims, liabilities, suits, threats, contracts, controversies,
torts, agreements, promises, damages, judgments, execution of claims, and
demands whatsoever in law or in equity, known or unknown, suspected or
unsuspected, which the Xxxxxx Parties, and each of them, ever had, now has or
may hereafter have against CEC, by reason of any matter, cause or thing,
whatsoever, including, without limitation, any claims for unknown damages or
injuries, or unknown consequences or complications of known damages or injuries.
8. CEC represents and warrants to the Xxxxxx Parties that the
individual(s) signing this Agreement has been duly authorized to sign the
Agreement on behalf of CEC, and CEC further represents and warrants that, upon
execution, this Agreement shall be valid, legally binding and enforceable
against CEC in accordance with its terms.
9. The Xxxxxx Parties each represent and warrant to CEC that the
individual(s) signing this Agreement have been duly authorized to sign the
Agreement on behalf of the respective entities, and the Xxxxxx Parties further
represent and warrant that, upon execution, this Agreement shall be valid,
legally binding and enforceable against each of the Xxxxxx Parties in accordance
with its terms.
10. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted as a whole and in
accordance with its fair meaning, and without regard to, or taking into account,
any presumption or other rule of law requiring construction or interpretation
against the party preparing this Agreement or any part hereof.
11. The parties shall each bear their own expenses, legal costs and
attorneys' fees incurred in connection with the negotiation and execution of
this Agreement.
12. This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding of the
parties concerning the subject matter hereof. All prior and contemporaneous
agreements, representations, negotiations, and understandings of the parties,
oral or written, are merged herein and/or expressly declared void and are
superseded by this Agreement. The parties warrant that no representations have
been made to or relied upon by any party to induce the execution of this
Agreement except as set forth herein.
13. This Agreement, its application and interpretation, and all rights and
obligations of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed
exclusively in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, excluding any
choice of law rules which would apply the laws of another jurisdiction.
14. Any disputes regarding this Agreement shall be exclusively resolved in
the state or federal courts, as applicable, located in Nevada. Each party
consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and agrees not to bring
any action under this Agreement except in Florida.
15. This Agreement may not be altered, modified or amended, except in
writing signed by the party to be bound.
16. The parties shall make, execute and deliver all such documents and
perform all such acts from time to time, prior to and following the consummation
of this Agreement, to carry out the full intent and purpose of this Agreement.
17. The parties hereto each represent and warrant that they have read this
Agreement, understand its terms, have authority to enter into this Agreement,
and intend to be legally bound thereby.
18. The parties hereto each represent and warrant that they have been
given an opportunity to consult with an attorney regarding this settlement and
the terms of this Agreement.
19. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which
shall be an original, and all of which shall constitute one and the same
agreement.
20. This Agreement shall be effective only when it has been fully executed
and delivered by all of the parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
this 21st day of July, 2004.
CEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx
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Its: President/CEO
EMPIRE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
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Its: Authorized Signatory
By: /s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx
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XXXXXXX XXXXXX
