Common use of Technology and Communications Clause in Contracts

Technology and Communications. Distributor acknowledges that the use of current technology and communications systems in the operation of the Businesses is of critical importance. Distributor further acknowledges that technology and communications systems are expected to change over time requiring periodic addition, replacement, or updating of equipment or systems used in the Businesses. Accordingly, if required by Global in writing from time to time, Distributor shall comply with the following: (a) Install and maintain in good operating condition and at Distributor’s expense at Distributor’s principal place of business: (1) A facsimile machine for sending and receiving written communications; and (2) Equipment that allows access to the internet or other electronic-transmission or data-communications systems designated by Global from time to time. (b) Subscribe, at Distributor’s expense at Distributor’s principal place of business, to a voicemail system for transmitting and receiving telephonic communications. (c) Make other reasonable expenditures or investments to update equipment, technology and communications systems at Distributor’s principal place of business. Make other reasonable expenditures or investments at any and all Distributor Mobil Branded-Outlets, including without limitation, the addition, replacement or updating of point of purchase equipment, pump dispensing technology, credit and cash processing equipment and software.