UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 19, 2017

 

LIFEAPPS BRANDS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 000-54867 80-0671280
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

 

 

Polo Plaza, 3790 Via De La Valle, #116E, Del Mar, CA 92014

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(858) 527-1736

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

On December 19, 2017 we entered into an Employment Services Agreement (the “Blair Agreement”) with Robert A. Blair pursuant to which Mr. Blair is serving as our Chief Executive Officer and a Director. The Blair Agreement has a two-year term and is subject to automatic renewal for successive periods of one year unless either we or Mr. Blair gives the other written notice of intention to not renew at least 30 days prior to the end of the existing term. The Blair Agreement provides for a base annual salary of $150,000, a one-year severance period in the event the Blair Agreement is terminated by us without cause or by Mr. Blair for good reason, and the issuance of 2,000,000 shares of our common stock to Mr. Blair. Mr. Blair’s base salary payments are payable in bi-weekly installments. In the event any salary payments are not made within 30 days of the due date, they will accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum and Mr. Blair will have the right, in his sole discretion, to convert such payments, in whole or in part, into shares of our common stock at 50% of the value weighted average price for our common stock during the 20 trading days immediately preceding the date on which we are provided with a Notice of Conversion. The Blair Agreement requires us to approve a 2018 Equity Incentive Plan within 120 days of the effective date of the Blair Agreement from which stock options or other equity incentive securities may be issued to Mr. Blair, our other employees and our advisors and consultants. The Blair Agreement contains customary termination provisions including terminations with or without cause, for good reason or voluntarily, non-competition and non-solicitation provisions, and an inventions and patents provision which provides that all of the work produced by Mr. Blair, which is created, designed, conceived or developed by Mr. Blair in the course of his employment under the Blair Agreement belongs to us.

 

On December 19, 2017 we entered into an Employment Services Agreement (the “Neal Agreement”) with Brian Neal, to be effective as of January 1, 2018, pursuant to which Mr. Neal will serve as our President. The Neal Agreement has a two-year term and is subject to automatic renewal for successive periods of one year unless either we or Mr. Neal gives the other written notice of intention to not renew at least 30 days prior to the end of the existing term. The Neal Agreement provides for a base annual salary of $24,000, a one-year severance period in the event the Neal Agreement is terminated by us without cause of by Mr. Neal for good reason, and the issuance of 50,500,000 shares of our common stock to Mr. Neal. Mr. Neal’s base salary payments are payable in bi-weekly installments. In the event any salary payments are not made within 30 days of the due date, they will accrue interest at the rate 10% per annum and Mr. Neal will have the right in his sole discretion, to convert such payments, in whole or in part, into shares of our common stock at 50% of the value weighted average price for our conversion stock during the 20 trading days immediately preceding the date or when we are provided with a Notice of Conversion. The Neal Agreement requires us to approve a 2018 Equity Incentive Plan within 120 days of the execution date of the Neal Agreement from which stock options or other equity incentive securities may be issued to Mr. Neal, our other employees and our advisors and consultants. We have also agreed to create a class of voting preferred stock within 120 days from the execution date of the Neal Agreement and to issue 50% of the shares of such class to Mr. Neal. The Neal Agreement contains customary termination provisions including terminations with or without cause, for good reason or voluntarily, non-competition and non-solicitation provisions, and an inventions and patents provision which provides that all of the work produced by Mr. Neal, which is created, designed, conceived or developed by Mr. Blair in the course of his employment under the Neal Agreement belongs to us.

 

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Mr. Blair’s and Mr. Neal’s employment by us is part of a corporate restructuring in which Robert Gayman resigned as our President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 19, 2017 and continues to serve as a director in the position of Chairman of the Board and as an Executive Management Consultant and pursuant to which we have determined to shift our primary business focus to the creation and furtherance of an LGBT Media Network dedicated to the lifestyles of the LGBTQ community. Effective December 19, 2017 Howard Fuller resigned as a Director. His resignation was not the result of any disagreements with us on any matters related to our operations, policies or procedures or otherwise. We believe the LGBTQ audience is presently fragmented across mainstream, social networking and LGBTQ websites, as well as mobile apps. We intend to aggregate the LGBTQ audience through a powerful marketing platform which will help advertisers reach their target audience across popular media websites and mobile apps.

 

On December 19, 2017 we entered into a two-year Executive Management Consulting Agreement with Robert Gayman (the “Gayman Agreement”) pursuant to which Mr. Gayman is providing advice and assistance to our management in the areas of corporate development, financing, marketing and public company guidance. The Gayman Agreement is subject to automatic renewal for successive periods of one year unless either we or Mr. Gayman gives the other written notice of intention to not renew at least 30 days prior to the end of the existing term. The Gayman Agreement provides for cash payments to Mr. Gayman at the rate of $150,000 per year, payable in bi-weekly installments, and the issuance of 4,946,688 stock options, subject to immediate vesting, with a term of five years and an exercise price of $0.01 per share. In the event any cash payments are not made within 30 days of their due date, they will accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum and Mr. Gayman will have the right, in his sole discretion, to convert such payments, in whole or in part, into shares of our common stock at 50% of the value weighted average price for our common stock during the 20 trading days immediately preceding the date on which we are provided with a Notice of Conversion. We have also agreed to create a class of voting preferred stock within 120 days of the date of the Gayman Agreement and to issue 50% of the shares of such class to Mr. Gayman. The Gayman Agreement contains non-competition and non-solicitation provisions, and an invention and patents provision which provides that all of the work produced by Mr. Gayman, which is created, designed, conceived or developed by Mr. Gayman in the course of his engagement under the Gayman Agreement belongs to us.

 

Robert A. Blair brings to us a rich history in professional tennis, sports management and directing digital media platforms. His vision and passion coupled with an impressive portfolio of business success is leading us in an exciting new direction for revenue and growth in the LGBTQ Digital Media Marketplace. His skill in developing and delivering cutting edge marketing techniques and his passion for serving the community in the highly desired LGBTQ marketspace is expected to enable us to become a global leader in this market.

 

Brian Neal owned and operated personal training studios and gyms successfully in Atlanta, Georgia and Fort Lauderdale, Florida as a premier LGBTQ fitness leader and instructor. Mr. Neal founded a 501-c3 Fitness & Health Foundation to support LGBTQ community members suffering with HIV/AIDS by providing complimentary gym memberships, personal trainers, nutrition classes, yoga classes and life coaching to ensure these community members could fight HIV/AIDS with a healthy lifestyle and a support group that would encourage and support their efforts. In 2007, Mr. Neal co-founded Multimedia Platforms, Inc. which became one of the largest LGBTQ media companies in the United States. Mr. Neal brings nearly 15 years of working within the LGBTQ community and is recognized as a pioneer in the LGBTQ digital sector. Mr. Neal is 38 years old and resides in Los Angeles, CA with his life partner of 15 years.

 

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Item 3.02 Unregistered Shares of Equity Securities

 

Reference is made to the disclosures set forth under Item 1.01 above, which disclosures are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Pursuant to the Blair Agreement, effective December 19, 2017, we issued 2,000,000 shares of our restricted common stock to Robert A. Blair .Pursuant to the Neal Agreement, effective January 1, 2018 we will issue 50,500,000 shares of our restricted common stock to Brian Neal. The shares were issued or will be issued pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Effective December 19,2017 Lawrence Roan, a director, converted $39,935 of the $41,500 in debt owed to him by us, into 3,993,500 shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.01 per share and forgave the balance of the debt, including all accrued interest due thereon. He also forgave all interest accrued on the converted amount. Effective December 19, 2017 Lesly Thompson converted $54,000 of the $55,500 in debt owed to her by us, into 5,400,000 shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.01 per share and forgave all interest accrued on the converted amount.. The shares issued upon these debt conversions were issued in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Effective December 19,2017 we issued 1,000,000 stock options to Howard Fuller ,1,000,000 stock options to an employee and 4,946,688 stock options to Robert Gayman pursuant to the Gayman Agreement. All of the options vested on issuance, have a term of 5 years and an exercise price of $0.01 per share. The options were issued in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Effective December 19, 2017 we issued 500,000 shares of our common stock to our securities counsel. The shares were issued in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended.

 

Item 5.01 Changes in Control of Registrant

 

Reference is made to the disclosures set forth under Items 1.01 and 3.02 above, which disclosures are incorporated herein by reference.

 

In connection with Blair Agreement and Neal Agreement, we issued or will issue an aggregate of 52,520,000 shares of our common stock to Robert A. Blair and Brian Neal. Such shares shall represent upon issuance approximately 60% of our issued and outstanding shares on a non-diluted basis and approximately 50.02% on a fully diluted basis.

 

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers

 

Reference is made to the disclosures set forth in Items 1.01, 3.02 and 5.01 above, which disclosures are incorporated herein by reference.

 

In connection with our corporate restructuring, on December 19, 2017 Howard Fuller resigned as one of our directors and Robert Gayman resigned as our President and Chief Executive Officer. Robert Blair was appointed to the vacated Chief Executive Officer and director positions, Brian Neal was appointed to the vacated President position and Robert Gayman, was designated as the Chairman of our Board of Directors. The resignation of Howard Fuller was not the result of any disagreements between us and Mr. Fuller on any matters related to our operations, policies or practices.

  

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

  

(d) Exhibits

 

The following exhibits are filed with this Report:

 

Exhibit Number Description
   
10.1 Employment Services Agreement dated December 19, 2017 with Robert A. Blair
   
10.2 Employment Service Agreement effective as of January 1, 2018 with Brian Neal
   
10.3 Executive Management Consulting Agreement dated December 19, 2017 with Robert Gayman

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

     
  LifeApps Brands Inc.
     
Date: December 21, 2017 By: /s/ Robert A. Blair
  Name: Robert A. Blair
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

This Employment Services Agreement (the “ Agreement ”) is entered into as of the 19 th day of December, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), by and between LifeApps Brands Inc. , a Delaware corporation, with a business address at Polo Plaza, 3790 Via De La Valle, #125E, Del Mar, CA 92014 (the “ Company ”), and Robert A. Blair , with an address at 5200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 317, Los Angeles CA 90036 (the “Executive”).

 

INTRODUCTION

 

WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ the Executive under the title and capacity set forth on Schedule A hereto and the Executive desires to be employed by the Company in such capacity, subject to the terms of this Agreement;

 

AGREEMENT

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises herein below set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:

 

1.  Employment Period .  The term of the Executive’s employment by the Company pursuant to this Agreement (the “ Employment Period ”) shall commence upon the date hereof (the “ Effective Date ”) and shall continue for that period of calendar months from the Effective Date set forth on Schedule A hereto.  Thereafter, the Employment Period shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each, unless either party shall have given to the other at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of their intention not to renew the Executive’s employment prior to the end of the Employment Period or the then applicable renewal term, as the case may be.  In any event, the Employment Period may be terminated as provided herein.

 

2.  Employment; Duties .

 

(a)  General . Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Company shall employ the Executive to act for the Company during the Employment Period in the capacity set forth on Schedule A hereto, and the Executive hereby accepts such employment.  The duties and responsibilities of the Executive shall include such duties and responsibilities appropriate to such office as the Company’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) may from time to time reasonably assign to the Executive, as initially specified on Schedule A attached hereto, with such authority and responsibilities, including Company-wide executive, administrative and finance functions as are normally associated with and appropriate for such position.

 

(b) Executive recognizes that during the period of Executive’s employment hereunder, Executive owes an undivided duty of loyalty to the Company, and Executive will use Executive’s good faith efforts to promote and develop the business of the Company and its subsidiaries (the Company’s subsidiaries from time to time, together with any other affiliates of the Company, the “ Affiliates ”).  Executive shall devote all of Executive’s business time, attention and skills to the performance of Executive’s services as an executive of the Company.  Recognizing and acknowledging that it is essential for the protection and enhancement of the name and business of the Company and the goodwill pertaining thereto, Executive shall perform the Executive’s duties under this Agreement professionally, in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations and such standards, policies and procedures established by the Company and the industry from time to time.

 

(c) However, the parties agree that:  (i) Executive may devote a reasonable amount of his time to civic, community, or charitable activities and may serve as a director of other corporations (provided that any such other corporation is not a competitor of the Company, as determined by the Board) and to other types of business or public activities not expressly mentioned in this paragraph and (ii) Executive may participate as a non-employee director and/or investor in other companies and projects as described by Executive to the Board, so long as Executive’s responsibilities with respect thereto do not conflict or interfere with the faithful performance of his duties to the Company.

 

 

 

 

(d)  Place of Employment . The Executive’s services shall be performed at such location or locations as agreed to by the Company and the Executive. The parties acknowledge that the Executive may be required to travel in connection with the performance of his duties hereunder.

 

3.  Base Salary .  The Executive shall be entitled to receive a salary from the Company during the Employment Period at a rate per year indicated on Schedule A hereto (the “ Base Salary ”).  Once the Board has established the Base Salary, such Base Salary may be increased on each anniversary of the Effective Date, at the Board’s sole discretion.  The parties expressly agree that what the Executive receives now or in the future, in addition to the regular Base Salary, whether this be in the form of benefits or regular or occasional aid/assistance, such as recreation, club memberships, meals, education for his family, vehicle, lodging or clothing, occasional bonuses or anything else he receives, during the Employment Period and any renewals thereof, in cash or in kind, shall not be deemed as salary.  However, because the Company is a public company subject to the reporting requirements of, inter alia, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), both parties acknowledge that the Executive’s annual compensation (as determined by the rules of the SEC or any other regulatory body or exchange having jurisdiction), which may include some or all of the foregoing, will be required to be publicly disclosed.

 

4.  Bonus.   (a) The Company may pay the Executive an annual bonus (the “ Annual Bonus ”), at such time and in such amount as may be determined by the Board in its sole discretion.  The Board may or may not determine that all or any portion of the Annual Bonus shall be earned upon the achievement of operational, financial or other milestones (“ Milestones ”) established by the Board in consultation with the Executive and that all or any portion of any Annual Bonus shall be paid in cash, securities or other property.

 

(b) The Executive shall be eligible to participate in any other bonus or incentive program established by the Company for executives of the Company.

 

5. Other Benefits

 

(a) Stock Grants . In consideration of his engagement hereunder, the Executive shall be entitled to receive shares of the Company’s restricted common stock as specified in Schedule A hereto.

 

(b) Stock Options . Within 120 days of the date of this Agreement, the Company shall authorize and approve a 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) from which stock options and/or other equity grants may be issued to the Executive, other Company employees and Company advisors or consultants as performance bonuses or as otherwise provided in the Plan.

 

(c) Insurance and Other Benefits .  During the Employment Period, the Executive and the Executive’s dependents shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s insurance programs and any ERISA benefit plans, as the same may be adopted and/or amended from time to time (the “ Benefits ”).  The Executive shall be entitled to paid personal days on a basis consistent with the Company’s other senior executives, as determined by the Board.  The Executive shall be bound by all of the policies and procedures established by the Company from time to time.  However, in case any of those policies conflict with the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.

 

(d) Vacation .  During the Employment Period, the Executive shall be entitled to an annual vacation of at least that number of working days set forth on Schedule A hereto.

 

(e) Expense Reimbursement .  The Company shall reimburse the Executive for all reasonable business, promotional, travel and entertainment expenses incurred or paid by the Executive   during the Employment Period in the performance of Executive’s   services under this Agreement, provided that the Executive furnishes to the Company appropriate documentation required by the Internal Revenue Code in a timely fashion in connection with such expenses and shall furnish such other documentation and accounting as the Company may from time to time reasonably request.

 

 

 

 

6.  Termination; Compensation Due .    The Executive’s employment hereunder may terminate, and the Executive’s right to compensation for periods after the date the Executive’s   employment with the Company terminates shall be determined, in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (e) below:

 

(a) Voluntary Resignation; Termination without Cause .

 

(i) Voluntary Resignation . The Executive may terminate his employment at any time upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Company. In the event of the Executive’s voluntary termination of his employment other than for Good Reason (as defined below), the Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3 or 4 above, except as otherwise required by this Agreement or by applicable law, or to provide the benefits described in Section 5 above, for periods after the date on which the Executive’s employment with the Company terminates due to the Executive ’s voluntary termination, except for the payment of the Base Salary accrued through the date of such resignation.

 

(ii) Termination without Cause . The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment with the Company at any time with or without cause, by delivery to the Executive of a written notice of termination from the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

 

(A) If the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause, the Company shall (x) continue to pay the Executive the Base Salary (at the rate in effect on the date the Executive’s employment is terminated) until the end of the Severance Period (as defined in Section 6(e) below), (y) with respect to the Annual Bonus, to the extent the Milestones are achieved, pay the Executive a pro rata portion of the Annual Bonus for the year of the Employment Period on the date such Annual Bonus would have been payable to the Executive had the Executive remained employed by the Company, and (z) pay any other accrued compensation and Benefits. The Executive shall not have any further rights under this Agreement or otherwise to receive any other compensation or benefits after such termination of employment.

 

(B) If, following a termination of employment without Cause, the Executive breaches the provisions of Sections 7, 8 or 9 hereof, the Executive shall not be eligible, as of the date of such breach, for the payments and benefits described in Section 6 (a)(ii), and any and all obligations and agreements of the Company with respect to such payments shall thereupon cease.

 

 (b) Discharge for Cause .  Upon written notice to the Executive, the Company may terminate the Executive’s employment for “Cause” if any of the following events shall occur:

 

(i) any act or omission that constitutes a material breach by the Executive of any of his obligations under this Agreement;

 

(ii) the willful and continued failure or refusal of the Executive to satisfactorily perform the duties reasonably required of him as an employee of the Company;

 

(iii) the Executive’s conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, (i) any felony or (ii) a crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude or which could reflect negatively upon the Company or otherwise impair or impede its operations;

 

(iv) the Executive’s engaging in any misconduct, negligence, act of dishonesty (including, without limitation, theft or embezzlement), violence, threat of violence or any activity that could result in any violation of federal securities laws, in each case, that is injurious to the Company or any of its Affiliates;

 

(v) the Executive’s material breach of a written policy of the Company or the rules of any governmental or regulatory body applicable to the Company;

 

(vi) the Executive’s refusal to follow the directions of the Board;

 

(vii) any other willful misconduct by the Executive which is materially injurious to the financial condition or business reputation of the Company or any of its Affiliates, or

 

 

 

 

(viii) the Executive’s breach of his obligations under Section 7, 8 or 9 of this Agreement.

 

In the event the Executive is terminated for Cause, the Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3 or 4 above, or, except as otherwise required by law, to provide the benefits described in Section 5 above, for periods after the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated on account of the Executive’s discharge for Cause except for the then applicable Base Salary accrued through the date of such termination.

 

(c) Disability .   The Company shall have the right, but shall not be obligated to terminate the Executive’s employment hereunder in the event the Executive becomes disabled such that he   is unable to discharge his   duties to the Company for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days or one hundred twenty (120) days in any one hundred eighty (180) consecutive day period, provided longer periods are not required under applicable local labor regulations (a “ Permanent Disability ”).  In the event of a termination of employment due to a Permanent Disability, the Company shall be obligated to continue to make payments to the Executive in an amount equal to the then applicable Base Salary for the Severance Period (as defined below) after the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated due to a Permanent Disability.  A determination of a Permanent Disability shall be made by a physician satisfactory to both the Executive and the Company; provided , however , that if the Executive and the Company do not agree on a physician, the Executive and the Company shall each select a physician and those two physicians together shall select a third physician, whose determination as to a Permanent Disability shall be binding on all parties.

 

(d) Death .   The Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate upon the death of the Executive.  The Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3 or 4 above, or, except as otherwise required by law or the terms of any applicable benefit plan, to provide the benefits described in Section 5 above, for periods after the date of the Executive’s death except for then applicable Base Salary earned and accrued through the date of death, payable to the Executive or his successor.

 

(e) Termination for Good Reason .  The Executive may terminate this Agreement at any time for Good Reason.  In the event of termination under this Section 6(e), the Company shall pay to the Executive severance in an amount equal to the then applicable Base Salary for a period equal to the number of months set forth on Schedule A hereto (the “ Severance Period ”), subject to the Executive’s continued compliance with Sections 7, 8 and 9 of this Agreement for the applicable Severance Period following the Executive’s termination, and subject to the Company’s regular payroll practices and required withholdings.  Such severance shall be reduced by any cash remuneration paid to the Executive because of the Executive’s employment or self-employment during the Severance Period.  The Executive shall continue to receive all Benefits during the Severance Period.  The Executive shall not have any further rights under this Agreement or otherwise to receive any other compensation or benefits after such resignation.  For the purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean any of the following (without Executive’s express written consent):

 

(i) the assignment to the Executive of duties that are significantly different from, and that result in a substantial diminution of, the duties that he assumed on the Effective Date;

 

(ii) removal of the Executive from his position as   indicated on Schedule A hereto, or the assignment to the Executive of duties that are significantly different from, and that result in a substantial diminution of, the duties that he assumed under this Agreement, within twelve (12) months after a Change of Control (as defined below);

 

(iii) a reduction by the Company in the then applicable Base Salary or other compensation, unless said reduction is pari passu with other senior executives of the Company;

 

(iv) the taking of any action by the Company that would, directly or indirectly, materially reduce the Executive’s benefits, unless said reductions are pari passu with other senior executives of the Company; or

 

 

 

 

(v) a breach by the Company of any material term of this Agreement that is not cured by the Company within 30 days following receipt by the Company of written notice thereof.

 

For purposes of this Agreement, “Change of Control” shall mean the occurrence of any one or more of the following: (i) the accumulation, whether directly, indirectly, beneficially or of record, by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) of 50% or more of the shares of the outstanding equity securities of the Company, (ii) a merger or consolidation of the Company in which the Company does not survive as an independent company or upon the consummation of which the holders of the Company’s outstanding equity securities prior to such merger or consolidation own less than 50% of the outstanding equity securities of the Company after such merger or consolidation, or (iii) a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; provided, however, that the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change of Control for the purposes of this Agreement: (A) any acquisitions of common stock or securities convertible into common stock directly from the Company, or (B) any acquisition of common stock or securities convertible into common stock by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored by or maintained by the Company.

 

(f)   Notice of Termination . Any termination of employment by the Company or the Executive shall be communicated by a written ’‘Notice of Termination’’ to the other party hereto given in accordance with Section 15 of this Agreement. In the event of a termination by the Company for Cause, the Notice of Termination shall (i) indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, (ii) set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated and (iii) specify the date of termination, which date shall be the date of such notice. The failure by the Executive or the Company to set forth in the Notice of Termination any fact or circumstance which contributes to a showing of Cause shall not waive any right of the Executive or the Company, respectively, hereunder or preclude the Executive or the Company, respectively, from asserting such fact or circumstance in enforcing the Executive’s or the Company’s rights hereunder. 

 

(g)  Resignation from Directorships and Officerships . The termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason will constitute the Executive’s resignation from (i) any director, officer or employee position the Executive has with the Company or any of its Affiliates, and (ii) all fiduciary positions (including as a trustee) the Executive holds with respect to any employee benefit plans or trusts established by the Company. The Executive agrees that this Agreement shall serve as written notice of resignation in this circumstance, unless otherwise required by any plan or applicable law.

 

7. Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation .

 

(a) For the duration of the Employment Period and, unless the Company terminates the Executive’s employment without Cause, during the Severance Period (the “ Non-compete Period ”), the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, except as specifically provided in the last sentence of Section 2(b), engage or invest in, own, manage, operate, finance, control or participate in the ownership, management, operation, financing, or control of, be employed by, associated with, or in any manner connected with, lend any credit to, or render services or advice to, any business, firm, corporation, partnership, association, joint venture or other entity that engages or conducts any business the same as or substantially similar to the business or any other business engaged in or proposed to be engaged in or conducted by the Company and/or any of its Affiliates during the Employment Period, or then included in the future strategic plan of the Company and/or any of its Affiliates, anywhere within the states in which the Company or any of its Affiliates at that time is operating; provided , however, that the Executive may own less than 5% in the aggregate of the outstanding shares of any class of securities of any enterprise (but without otherwise participating in the activities of such enterprise), other than any such enterprise with which the Company competes or is currently engaged in a joint venture, if such securities are listed on any national or regional securities exchange or have been registered under Section 12(b) or (g) of the Exchange Act.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Executive shall present to the Board any opportunity within the scope of the prohibited activities described above, and the Company shall not elect to pursue such opportunity within a reasonable time, then the Executive shall be permitted to pursue such opportunity, subject to the requirements of Section 2(b).

 

 

 

 

(b) During the Employment Period and for a period of twelve (12) months following termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Executive shall not:

 

(i) persuade, solicit or hire, or attempt to recruit, persuade, solicit or hire, any employee, or independent contractor of, or consultant to, the Company, or its Affiliates, to leave the employment (or independent contractor relationship) thereof, whether or not any such employee or independent contractor is party to an employment agreement; or

 

(ii) attempt in any manner to solicit or accept from any customer or client of the Company or any of its Affiliates, with whom the Company or any of its Affiliates had significant contact during the term of the Agreement, business of the kind or competitive with the business done by the Company or any of its Affiliates with such customer or to persuade or attempt to persuade any such customer to cease to do business or to reduce the amount of business which such customer has customarily done or is reasonably expected to do with the Company or any of its Affiliates or if any such customer elects to move its business to a person other than the Company or any of its Affiliates, provide any services (of the kind or competitive with the business of the Company or any of its Affiliates) for such customer, or have any discussions regarding any such service with such customer, on behalf of such other person.

 

The Executive recognizes and agrees that because a violation by the Executive of his obligations under this Section 7 will cause irreparable harm to the Company that would be difficult to quantify and for which money damages would be inadequate, the Company shall have the right to injunctive relief to prevent or restrain any such violation, without the necessity of posting a bond. The Non-compete Period will be extended by the duration of any violation by the Executive of any of his   obligations under this Section 7.

 

The Executive expressly agrees that the character, duration and scope of the covenant not to compete are reasonable in light of the circumstances as they exist at the date upon which this Agreement has been executed.  However, should a determination nonetheless be made by a court of competent jurisdiction at a later date that the character, duration or geographical scope of the covenant not to compete is unreasonable in light of the circumstances as they then exist, then it is the intention of the Executive, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other, that the covenant not to compete shall be construed by the court in such a manner as to impose only those restrictions on the conduct of the Executive which are reasonable in light of the circumstances as they then exist and necessary to assure the Company of the intended benefit of the covenant not to compete.

 

8.  Inventions and Patents . The Executive acknowledges that all inventions, innovations, improvements, know-how, plans, development, methods, designs, analyses, specifications, software, drawings, reports and all similar or related information (whether or not patentable or reduced to practice) which related to any of the Company’s actual or proposed business activities and which are created, designed or conceived, developed or made by the Executive during the Executive’s past or future employment by the Company or any Affiliates, or any predecessor thereof (“Work Product”), belong to the Company, or its Affiliates, as applicable.  Any copyrightable work falling within the definition of Work Product shall be deemed a “work made for hire” and ownership of all right title and interest shall rest in the Company.  The Executive hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers and conveys, to the full extent permitted by law, all right, title and interest in the Work Product, on a worldwide basis, to the Company to the extent ownership of any such rights does not automatically vest in the Company under applicable law.  The Executive will promptly disclose any such Work Product to the Company and perform all actions requested by the Company (whether during or after employment) to establish and confirm ownership of such Work Product by the Company (including without limitation, assignments, consents, powers of attorney and other instruments).

 

9. Confidentiality Covenants.

 

(a) The Executive understands that the Company and/or its Affiliates, from time to time, may impart to the Executive confidential information, whether such information is written, oral or graphic.

 

 

 

 

For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” means information, which is used in the business of the Company or its Affiliates and (i) is proprietary to, about or created by the Company or its Affiliates, (ii) gives the Company or its Affiliates some competitive business advantage or the opportunity of obtaining such advantage or the disclosure of which could be detrimental to the interests of the Company or its Affiliates, (iii) is designated as Confidential Information by the Company or its Affiliates, is known by the Executive to be considered confidential by the Company or its Affiliates, or from all the relevant circumstances should reasonably be assumed by the Executive to be confidential and proprietary to the Company or its Affiliates, or (iv) is not generally known by non-Company personnel.  Such Confidential Information includes, without limitation, the following types of information and other information of a similar nature (whether or not reduced to writing or designated as confidential):

 

(i) Internal personnel and financial information of the Company or its Affiliates, vendor information (including vendor characteristics, services, prices, lists and agreements), purchasing and internal cost information, internal service and operational manuals, and the manner and methods of conducting the business of the Company or its Affiliates;

 

(ii) Marketing and development plans, price and cost data, price and fee amounts, pricing and billing policies, bidding, quoting procedures, marketing techniques, forecasts and forecast assumptions and volumes, and future plans and potential strategies (including, without limitation, all information relating to any acquisition prospect and the identity of any key contact within the organization of any acquisition prospect) of the Company or its Affiliates which have been or are being discussed;

 

(iii) Names of customers and their representatives, contracts (including their contents and parties), customer services, and the type, quantity, specifications and content of products and services purchased, leased, licensed or received by customers of the Company or its Affiliates; and

 

(iv) Confidential and proprietary information provided to the Company or its Affiliates by any actual or potential customer, government agency or other third party (including businesses, consultants and other entities and individuals).

 

The Executive hereby acknowledges the Company’s exclusive ownership of such Confidential Information.

 

(b) The Executive agrees as follows: (1) only to use the Confidential Information to provide services to the Company and its Affiliates; (2) only to communicate the Confidential Information to fellow employees, agents and representatives on a need-to-know basis; and (3) not to otherwise disclose or use any Confidential Information, except as may be required by law or otherwise authorized by the Board. Upon demand by the Company or upon termination of the Executive’s employment, the Executive will deliver to the Company all manuals, photographs, recordings and any other instrument or device by which, through which or on which Confidential Information has been recorded and/or preserved, which are in the Executive’s possession, custody or control.

 

10.  Representation .  The Executive hereby represents that the Executive’s entry into this Employment Agreement and performance of the services hereunder will not violate the terms or conditions of any other agreement to which the Executive is a party.

 

11.  Arbitration.   In the event of any breach arising from the performance of this Agreement, either party may request arbitration.  In such event, the parties will submit to arbitration by a qualified arbitrator with the definition and laws of the State of New York.  Such arbitration shall be final and binding on both parties.

 

12.  Governing Law/Jurisdiction .  This Agreement and any disputes or controversies arising hereunder shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the internal laws of the State of New York without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.

 

 

 

 

13.  Public Company Obligations .  Executive acknowledges that the Company is a public company whose Common Stock has been registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and registered under the Exchange Act, and that this Agreement may be subject to the public filing requirements of the Exchange Act.  Executive acknowledges and agrees that the applicable insider trading rules, transaction reporting rules, limitations on disclosure of non-public information and other requirements set forth in the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC may apply to this Agreement and Executive’s employment with the Company.  Executive (on behalf of himself, as well as the Executive’s executors, heirs, administrators and assigns), absolutely and unconditionally agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and all of its past, present and future affiliates, executors, heirs, administrators, shareholders, employees, officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, agents, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns from any and all claims, debts, demands, accounts, judgments, causes of action, equitable relief, damages, costs, charges, complaints, obligations, controversies, actions, suits, proceedings, expenses, responsibilities and liabilities of every kind and character whatsoever (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) in the event of Executive’s breach of any obligation of Executive under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, any rules promulgated by the SEC and any other applicable federal, state or foreign laws, rules, regulations or orders.

 

14.  Entire Agreement.   This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersedes and cancels any and all previous agreements, written and oral, regarding the subject matter hereof between the parties hereto. This Agreement shall not be changed, altered, modified or amended, except by a written agreement signed by both parties hereto.

 

15.  Notices .  All notices, requests, demands and other communications called for or contemplated hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the party to whom addressed or when sent by telecopy (if promptly confirmed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, prepaid and addressed) to the parties, their successors in interest, or their assignees at the following addresses, or at such other addresses as the parties may designate by written notice in the manner aforesaid:

 

 

 

  

(a) to the Company at:

  

Polo Plaza, 3790 Via De La Valle, #125E

Del Mar, CA 92014

Phone 858 527-1746

Attn: Robert Gayman

E-Mail: robertgayman@gmail.com

 

with a copy to:

 

CKR Law LLP

1330 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10019

Attn: Scott Rapfogel

E-mail: srapfogel@ckrlaw.com

 

(b)       to the Executive at:

 

Address listed on Schedule A attached hereto.

 

All such notices, requests and other communications will (i) if delivered personally to the address as provided in this Section, be deemed given upon delivery, (ii) if delivered by e-mail, be deemed given upon e-mail confirmation of receipt, (iii) if delivered by mail in the manner described above to the address as provided for in this Section, be deemed given on the earlier of the third business day following mailing or upon receipt and (iv) if delivered by overnight courier to the address as provided in this Section, be deemed given on the earlier of the first business day following the date sent by such overnight courier or upon receipt (in each case regardless of whether such notice, request or other communication is received by any other person to whom a copy of such notice is to be delivered pursuant to this Section).  Either party may, by notice given to the other party in accordance with this Section, designate another address or person for receipt of notices hereunder.

 

16.  Severability .  If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person or under any circumstance, shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such terms to the persons or under circumstances other than those as to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall be considered severable and shall not be affected thereby, and each term of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.  The invalid or unenforceable provisions shall, to the extent permitted by law, be deemed amended and given such interpretation as to achieve the economic intent of this Agreement.

 

17.  Waiver .  The failure of any party to insist in any one instance or more upon strict performance of any of the terms and conditions hereof, or to exercise any right or privilege herein conferred, shall not be construed as a waiver of such terms, conditions, rights or privileges, but same shall continue to remain in full force and effect.  Any waiver by any party of any violation of, breach of or default under any provision of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as, or constitute, a continuing waiver of such provision, or waiver of any other violation of, breach of or default under any other provision of this Agreement.

 

18.  Successors and Assigns .  This Agreement shall be binding upon the Company and any successors and assigns of the Company.  Neither this Agreement nor any right or obligation hereunder may be assigned by the Executive.  The Company may assign this Agreement and its right and obligations hereunder, in whole or in part.

 

19.  Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

 

 

 

20.  Headings .  Headings in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed to have any substantive effect.

 

21.  Opportunity to Seek Advice .  The Executive acknowledges and confirms that he has had the opportunity to seek such legal, financial and other advice and representation as he has deemed appropriate in connection with this Agreement, that the Executive is fully aware of its legal effect, and that Executive has entered into it freely based on the Executive’s judgment and not on any representations or promises other than those contained in this Agreement.

 

22.  Withholding and Payroll Practices .  All salary, severance payments, bonuses or benefits payments made by the Company under this Agreement shall be net of any tax or other amounts required to be withheld by the Company under applicable law and shall be paid in the ordinary course pursuant to the Company’s then existing payroll practices.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

[The next page is the signature page]

 

 

 

 

  EXECUTIVE:
     
  /s/ Robert A. Blair
  Robert A. Blair
   
  LIFEAPPS BRANDS INC.
     
  By: / s/ Robert R. Gayman
  Name:     Robert R. Gayman
  Title:       Chairman
     
  By: / s/ Lawrence Roan
  Name:     Lawrence Roan
  Title:       Director

 

 

 

 

Schedule A

 

1.   Employment Period: 24 calendar months.

 

2.   Employment

 

a.   Title: Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

b.   Executive Duties:

 

Executive’s duties and responsibilities shall generally include all rights, duties and responsibilities customarily associated with the executive position of Chief Executive Officer, President and Director.  During the term of this Agreement, Executive shall report directly to the Board of Directors of the Company.  Any change of Executive’s position, rights, responsibilities, duties, reporting obligations, compensation, benefits or job description or any change in the control or ownership of the Company, without the express written consent of Executive, shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and, at the discretion of Executive, may be treated as a constructive termination of the employment relationship without just cause subject to all the rights and obligation associated with the termination provisions provided in this Agreement.  Executive shall have the following specific duties and obligations:

 

a.   Oversee all aspects of the management, operations, and finances of the Company and of its subsidiaries;

 

b.   Receive regular and direct reports from all executive officers of the Company and of its subsidiaries;

 

c.   Advise the Board of Directors of the Company regarding all aspects of the management, operations and finances of the Company and of its subsidiaries;

 

d.   Direct, as a primary resource, all communications regarding the affairs of the Company to the media, community and industry resources and all other outside concerns;

 

e.   Develop and advance meaningful vision, strategies and objectives that drive and direct all aspects and affairs of the Company;

 

f.   Motivate all officers, managers and Executives in the development of an appropriate business culture and ethic.

 

g.   Maintain the Company’s Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended reporting status; and

 

h.   Actively seek investment capital for the Company as and when needed and maintain positive relationships with the Company’s investment partners.

 

 

 

 

3.   Base Salary:  $150,000 per year payable in bi-weekly installments.  Any salary payments which are not paid within 30 days of their respective due dates (“Deferred Salary Payments’) will accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum until paid.  Executive shall have the right, in his sole discretion, to convert Deferred Salary Payments, in whole or in part, into Company common stock at 50% of the value weighted average price (“VWAP”) for the Company’s common stock during the 20 trading days immediately prior to the date on which the Executive provides the Company with a written notice of conversion.  For purposes of the foregoing, “ VWAP ” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Company’s common stock is then listed or quoted on a National Securities Exchange, the daily volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on the trading market on which the Company’s common stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg (based on a trading day from 9:30 a.m. New York City time to 4:00 p.m. New York City time); (b) if the Company’s common stock is quoted on any one or more of the OTC Bulletin Board, or the other OTC markets, including the OTCQX, OTCQB and OTC Pink Markets or in the “Pink Sheets” published by Pink Sheets, LLC (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock for such date on the OTC Bulletin Board; (c) if the Company’s common stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board and if prices for the Company’s common stock are then reported on OTC Markets, including the OTCQX, OTCQB and OTC Pink markets, or in the “Pink Sheets” published by Pink Sheets, LLC (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the average of the highest closing bid and the lowest closing ask price for the Company’s common stock as reported by OTC Markets Group; (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of a share of Company’s common stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Executive and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company; provided that in each case where Bloomberg data is being relied upon, the Executive shall supply the Company with a copy of such information for the Company’s records.

 

5.   (a). Stock Grant 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock issuable to Executive.

 

5.   (c). Vacation:  Three (3) weeks.

 

6.   (e). Severance Period:  Twelve months

 

15.  (b). Executive Contact Information:  5200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 317, Los Angeles, CA  90036

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.2

 

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

 

This Employment Services Agreement (the “ Agreement ”) is entered into as of the 1 st day of January, 2018 (the “Effective Date”), by and between LifeApps Brands Inc. , a Delaware corporation, with a business address at Polo Plaza, 3790 Via De La Valle, #125E, Del Mar, CA 92014 (the “ Company ”), and Brian Neal , with an address at 5200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 317, Los Angeles CA 90036 (the “Executive”).

 

INTRODUCTION

 

WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ the Executive under the title and capacity set forth on Schedule A hereto and the Executive desires to be employed by the Company in such capacity, subject to the terms of this Agreement;

 

AGREEMENT

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises herein below set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:

 

1.       Employment Period .  The term of the Executive’s employment by the Company pursuant to this Agreement (the “ Employment Period ”) shall commence upon the date hereof (the “ Effective Date ”) and shall continue for that period of calendar months from the Effective Date set forth on Schedule A hereto.  Thereafter, the Employment Period shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each, unless either party shall have given to the other at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of their intention not to renew the Executive’s employment prior to the end of the Employment Period or the then applicable renewal term, as the case may be.  In any event, the Employment Period may be terminated as provided herein.

 

2.       Employment; Duties .

 

(a)       General . Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Company shall employ the Executive to act for the Company during the Employment Period in the capacity set forth on Schedule A hereto, and the Executive hereby accepts such employment.  The duties and responsibilities of the Executive shall include such duties and responsibilities appropriate to such office as the Company’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) may from time to time reasonably assign to the Executive, as initially specified on Schedule A attached hereto, with such authority and responsibilities, including Company-wide executive, administrative and finance functions as are normally associated with and appropriate for such position.

 

 

 

 

(b)      Executive recognizes that during the period of Executive’s employment hereunder, Executive owes an undivided duty of loyalty to the Company, and Executive will use Executive’s good faith efforts to promote and develop the business of the Company and its subsidiaries (the Company’s subsidiaries from time to time, together with any other affiliates of the Company, the “ Affiliates ”).  Executive shall devote all of Executive’s business time, attention and skills to the performance of Executive’s services as an executive of the Company.  Recognizing and acknowledging that it is essential for the protection and enhancement of the name and business of the Company and the goodwill pertaining thereto, Executive shall perform the Executive’s duties under this Agreement professionally, in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations and such standards, policies and procedures established by the Company and the industry from time to time.

 

(c)      However, the parties agree that:  (i) Executive may devote a reasonable amount of his time to civic, community, or charitable activities and may serve as a director of other corporations (provided that any such other corporation is not a competitor of the Company, as determined by the Board) and to other types of business or public activities not expressly mentioned in this paragraph and (ii) Executive may participate as a non-employee director and/or investor in other companies and projects as described by Executive to the Board, so long as Executive’s responsibilities with respect thereto do not conflict or interfere with the faithful performance of his duties to the Company.

 

(d)       Place of Employment . The Executive’s services shall be performed at such location or locations as agreed to by the Company and the Executive. The parties acknowledge that the Executive may be required to travel in connection with the performance of his duties hereunder.

 

3.       Base Salary .  The Executive shall be entitled to receive a salary from the Company during the Employment Period at a rate per year indicated on Schedule A hereto (the “ Base Salary ”).  Once the Board has established the Base Salary, such Base Salary may be increased on each anniversary of the Effective Date, at the Board’s sole discretion.  The parties expressly agree that what the Executive receives now or in the future, in addition to the regular Base Salary, whether this be in the form of benefits or regular or occasional aid/assistance, such as recreation, club memberships, meals, education for his family, vehicle, lodging or clothing, occasional bonuses or anything else he receives, during the Employment Period and any renewals thereof, in cash or in kind, shall not be deemed as salary.  However, because the Company is a public company subject to the reporting requirements of, inter alia, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), both parties acknowledge that the Executive’s annual compensation (as determined by the rules of the SEC or any other regulatory body or exchange having jurisdiction), which may include some or all of the foregoing, will be required to be publicly disclosed.

 

4.       Bonus.   (a) The Company may pay the Executive an annual bonus (the “ Annual Bonus ”), at such time and in such amount as may be determined by the Board in its sole discretion.  The Board may or may not determine that all or any portion of the Annual Bonus shall be earned upon the achievement of operational, financial or other milestones (“ Milestones ”) established by the Board in consultation with the Executive and that all or any portion of any Annual Bonus shall be paid in cash, securities or other property.

 

 

 

 

(b)  The Executive shall be eligible to participate in any other bonus or incentive program established by the Company for executives of the Company.

 

5. Other Benefits

 

 

(a) Stock Grants . In consideration of his engagement hereunder, the Executive shall be entitled to receive shares of the Company’s restricted common stock as specified in Schedule A hereto, and 50% of the shares of a class of the Company’s voting preferred stock to be authorized approved and issued within 120 days of the date of this Agreement.

 

(b) Stock Options . Within 120 days of the date of this Agreement, the Company shall authorize and approve a 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) from which stock options and/or other equity grants may be issued to the Executive, other Company employees and Company advisors or consultants as performance bonuses or as otherwise provided in the Plan.

 

(c) Insurance and Other Benefits .  During the Employment Period, the Executive and the Executive’s dependents shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s insurance programs and any ERISA benefit plans, as the same may be adopted and/or amended from time to time (the “ Benefits ”).  The Executive shall be entitled to paid personal days on a basis consistent with the Company’s other senior executives, as determined by the Board.  The Executive shall be bound by all of the policies and procedures established by the Company from time to time.  However, in case any of those policies conflict with the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.

 

(d) Vacation .  During the Employment Period, the Executive shall be entitled to an annual vacation of at least that number of working days set forth on Schedule A hereto.

 

(e) Expense Reimbursement .  The Company shall reimburse the Executive for all reasonable business, promotional, travel and entertainment expenses incurred or paid by the Executive   during the Employment Period in the performance of Executive’s   services under this Agreement, provided that the Executive furnishes to the Company appropriate documentation required by the Internal Revenue Code in a timely fashion in connection with such expenses and shall furnish such other documentation and accounting as the Company may from time to time reasonably request.

 

6.  Termination; Compensation Due .    The Executive’s employment hereunder may terminate, and the Executive’s right to compensation for periods after the date the Executive’s   employment with the Company terminates shall be determined, in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (e) below:

 

(a) Voluntary Resignation; Termination without Cause .

 

(i) Voluntary Resignation . The Executive may terminate his employment at any time upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Company. In the event of the Executive’s voluntary termination of his employment other than for Good Reason (as defined below), the Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3 or 4 above, except as otherwise required by this Agreement or by applicable law, or to provide the benefits described in Section 5 above, for periods after the date on which the Executive’s employment with the Company terminates due to the Executive ’s voluntary termination, except for the payment of the Base Salary accrued through the date of such resignation.

 

 

 

 

(ii) Termination without Cause . The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment with the Company at any time with or without cause, by delivery to the Executive of a written notice of termination from the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

 

(A) If the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause, the Company shall (x) continue to pay the Executive the Base Salary (at the rate in effect on the date the Executive’s employment is terminated) until the end of the Severance Period (as defined in Section 6(e) below), (y) with respect to the Annual Bonus, to the extent the Milestones are achieved, pay the Executive a pro rata portion of the Annual Bonus for the year of the Employment Period on the date such Annual Bonus would have been payable to the Executive had the Executive remained employed by the Company, and (z) pay any other accrued compensation and Benefits. The Executive shall not have any further rights under this Agreement or otherwise to receive any other compensation or benefits after such termination of employment.

 

(B) If, following a termination of employment without Cause, the Executive breaches the provisions of Sections 7, 8 or 9 hereof, the Executive shall not be eligible, as of the date of such breach, for the payments and benefits described in Section 6 (a)(ii), and any and all obligations and agreements of the Company with respect to such payments shall thereupon cease.

 

 (b) Discharge for Cause .  Upon written notice to the Executive, the Company may terminate the Executive’s employment for “Cause” if any of the following events shall occur:

 

(i) any act or omission that constitutes a material breach by the Executive of any of his obligations under this Agreement;

 

(ii) the willful and continued failure or refusal of the Executive to satisfactorily perform the duties reasonably required of him as an employee of the Company;

 

(iii) the Executive’s conviction of, or plea of nolo contendere to, (i) any felony or (ii) a crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude or which could reflect negatively upon the Company or otherwise impair or impede its operations;

 

(iv) the Executive’s engaging in any misconduct, negligence, act of dishonesty (including, without limitation, theft or embezzlement), violence, threat of violence or any activity that could result in any violation of federal securities laws, in each case, that is injurious to the Company or any of its Affiliates;

 

 

 

 

(v) the Executive’s material breach of a written policy of the Company or the rules of any governmental or regulatory body applicable to the Company;

 

(vi) the Executive’s refusal to follow the directions of the Board;

 

(vii) any other willful misconduct by the Executive which is materially injurious to the financial condition or business reputation of the Company or any of its Affiliates, or

 

(viii) the Executive’s breach of his obligations under Section 7, 8 or 9 of this Agreement.

 

In the event the Executive is terminated for Cause, the Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3 or 4 above, or, except as otherwise required by law, to provide the benefits described in Section 5 above, for periods after the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated on account of the Executive’s discharge for Cause except for the then applicable Base Salary accrued through the date of such termination.

 

(c) Disability .   The Company shall have the right, but shall not be obligated to terminate the Executive’s employment hereunder in the event the Executive becomes disabled such that he   is unable to discharge his   duties to the Company for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days or one hundred twenty (120) days in any one hundred eighty (180) consecutive day period, provided longer periods are not required under applicable local labor regulations (a “ Permanent Disability ”).  In the event of a termination of employment due to a Permanent Disability, the Company shall be obligated to continue to make payments to the Executive in an amount equal to the then applicable Base Salary for the Severance Period (as defined below) after the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated due to a Permanent Disability.  A determination of a Permanent Disability shall be made by a physician satisfactory to both the Executive and the Company; provided , however , that if the Executive and the Company do not agree on a physician, the Executive and the Company shall each select a physician and those two physicians together shall select a third physician, whose determination as to a Permanent Disability shall be binding on all parties.

 

(d) Death .   The Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate upon the death of the Executive.  The Company shall have no obligation to make payments to the Executive in accordance with the provisions of Sections 3 or 4 above, or, except as otherwise required by law or the terms of any applicable benefit plan, to provide the benefits described in Section 5 above, for periods after the date of the Executive’s death except for then applicable Base Salary earned and accrued through the date of death, payable to the Executive or his successor.

 

 

 

 

(e) Termination for Good Reason .  The Executive may terminate this Agreement at any time for Good Reason.  In the event of termination under this Section 6(e), the Company shall pay to the Executive severance in an amount equal to the then applicable Base Salary for a period equal to the number of months set forth on Schedule A hereto (the “ Severance Period ”), subject to the Executive’s continued compliance with Sections 7, 8 and 9 of this Agreement for the applicable Severance Period following the Executive’s termination, and subject to the Company’s regular payroll practices and required withholdings.  Such severance shall be reduced by any cash remuneration paid to the Executive because of the Executive’s employment or self-employment during the Severance Period.  The Executive shall continue to receive all Benefits during the Severance Period.  The Executive shall not have any further rights under this Agreement or otherwise to receive any other compensation or benefits after such resignation.  For the purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean any of the following (without Executive’s express written consent):

 

(i) the assignment to the Executive of duties that are significantly different from, and that result in a substantial diminution of, the duties that he assumed on the Effective Date;

 

(ii) removal of the Executive from his position as   indicated on Schedule A hereto, or the assignment to the Executive of duties that are significantly different from, and that result in a substantial diminution of, the duties that he assumed under this Agreement, within twelve (12) months after a Change of Control (as defined below);

 

(iii) a reduction by the Company in the then applicable Base Salary or other compensation, unless said reduction is pari passu with other senior executives of the Company;

 

(iv) the taking of any action by the Company that would, directly or indirectly, materially reduce the Executive’s benefits, unless said reductions are pari passu with other senior executives of the Company; or

 

(v) a breach by the Company of any material term of this Agreement that is not cured by the Company within 30 days following receipt by the Company of written notice thereof.

 

For purposes of this Agreement, “Change of Control” shall mean the occurrence of any one or more of the following: (i) the accumulation, whether directly, indirectly, beneficially or of record, by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) of 50% or more of the shares of the outstanding equity securities of the Company, (ii) a merger or consolidation of the Company in which the Company does not survive as an independent company or upon the consummation of which the holders of the Company’s outstanding equity securities prior to such merger or consolidation own less than 50% of the outstanding equity securities of the Company after such merger or consolidation, or (iii) a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; provided, however, that the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change of Control for the purposes of this Agreement: (A) any acquisitions of common stock or securities convertible into common stock directly from the Company, or (B) any acquisition of common stock or securities convertible into common stock by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored by or maintained by the Company.

 

 

 

 

(f)   Notice of Termination . Any termination of employment by the Company or the Executive shall be communicated by a written ’‘Notice of Termination’’ to the other party hereto given in accordance with Section 15 of this Agreement. In the event of a termination by the Company for Cause, the Notice of Termination shall (i) indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, (ii) set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated and (iii) specify the date of termination, which date shall be the date of such notice. The failure by the Executive or the Company to set forth in the Notice of Termination any fact or circumstance which contributes to a showing of Cause shall not waive any right of the Executive or the Company, respectively, hereunder or preclude the Executive or the Company, respectively, from asserting such fact or circumstance in enforcing the Executive’s or the Company’s rights hereunder. 

 

(g)  Resignation from Directorships and Officerships . The termination of the Executive’s employment for any reason will constitute the Executive’s resignation from (i) any director, officer or employee position the Executive has with the Company or any of its Affiliates, and (ii) all fiduciary positions (including as a trustee) the Executive holds with respect to any employee benefit plans or trusts established by the Company. The Executive agrees that this Agreement shall serve as written notice of resignation in this circumstance, unless otherwise required by any plan or applicable law.

 

7. Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation .

 

 

(a) For the duration of the Employment Period and, unless the Company terminates the Executive’s employment without Cause, during the Severance Period (the “ Non-compete Period ”), the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, except as specifically provided in the last sentence of Section 2(b), engage or invest in, own, manage, operate, finance, control or participate in the ownership, management, operation, financing, or control of, be employed by, associated with, or in any manner connected with, lend any credit to, or render services or advice to, any business, firm, corporation, partnership, association, joint venture or other entity that engages or conducts any business the same as or substantially similar to the business or any other business engaged in or proposed to be engaged in or conducted by the Company and/or any of its Affiliates during the Employment Period, or then included in the future strategic plan of the Company and/or any of its Affiliates, anywhere within the states in which the Company or any of its Affiliates at that time is operating; provided , however, that the Executive may own less than 5% in the aggregate of the outstanding shares of any class of securities of any enterprise (but without otherwise participating in the activities of such enterprise), other than any such enterprise with which the Company competes or is currently engaged in a joint venture, if such securities are listed on any national or regional securities exchange or have been registered under Section 12(b) or (g) of the Exchange Act.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Executive shall present to the Board any opportunity within the scope of the prohibited activities described above, and the Company shall not elect to pursue such opportunity within a reasonable time, then the Executive shall be permitted to pursue such opportunity.

 

(b) During the Employment Period and for a period of twelve (12) months following termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Executive shall not:

 

(i) persuade, solicit or hire, or attempt to recruit, persuade, solicit or hire, any employee, or independent contractor of, or consultant to, the Company, or its Affiliates, to leave the employment (or independent contractor relationship) thereof, whether or not any such employee or independent contractor is party to an employment agreement; or

 

 

 

 

(ii) attempt in any manner to solicit or accept from any customer or client of the Company or any of its Affiliates, with whom the Company or any of its Affiliates had significant contact during the term of the Agreement, business of the kind or competitive with the business done by the Company or any of its Affiliates with such customer or to persuade or attempt to persuade any such customer to cease to do business or to reduce the amount of business which such customer has customarily done or is reasonably expected to do with the Company or any of its Affiliates or if any such customer elects to move its business to a person other than the Company or any of its Affiliates, provide any services (of the kind or competitive with the business of the Company or any of its Affiliates) for such customer, or have any discussions regarding any such service with such customer, on behalf of such other person.

 

The Executive recognizes and agrees that because a violation by the Executive of his obligations under this Section 7 will cause irreparable harm to the Company that would be difficult to quantify and for which money damages would be inadequate, the Company shall have the right to injunctive relief to prevent or restrain any such violation, without the necessity of posting a bond. The Non-compete Period will be extended by the duration of any violation by the Executive of any of his   obligations under this Section 7.

 

The Executive expressly agrees that the character, duration and scope of the covenant not to compete are reasonable in light of the circumstances as they exist at the date upon which this Agreement has been executed.  However, should a determination nonetheless be made by a court of competent jurisdiction at a later date that the character, duration or geographical scope of the covenant not to compete is unreasonable in light of the circumstances as they then exist, then it is the intention of the Executive, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other, that the covenant not to compete shall be construed by the court in such a manner as to impose only those restrictions on the conduct of the Executive which are reasonable in light of the circumstances as they then exist and necessary to assure the Company of the intended benefit of the covenant not to compete.

 

8.  Inventions and Patents . The Executive acknowledges that all inventions, innovations, improvements, know-how, plans, development, methods, designs, analyses, specifications, software, drawings, reports and all similar or related information (whether or not patentable or reduced to practice) which related to any of the Company’s actual or proposed business activities and which are created, designed or conceived, developed or made by the Executive during the Executive’s past or future employment by the Company or any Affiliates, or any predecessor thereof (“Work Product”), belong to the Company, or its Affiliates, as applicable.  Any copyrightable work falling within the definition of Work Product shall be deemed a “work made for hire” and ownership of all right title and interest shall rest in the Company.  The Executive hereby irrevocably assigns, transfers and conveys, to the full extent permitted by law, all right, title and interest in the Work Product, on a worldwide basis, to the Company to the extent ownership of any such rights does not automatically vest in the Company under applicable law.  The Executive will promptly disclose any such Work Product to the Company and perform all actions requested by the Company (whether during or after employment) to establish and confirm ownership of such Work Product by the Company (including without limitation, assignments, consents, powers of attorney and other instruments).

 

 

 

 

9. Confidentiality Covenants.

 

(a) The Executive understands that the Company and/or its Affiliates, from time to time, may impart to the Executive confidential information, whether such information is written, oral or graphic.

 

For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” means information, which is used in the business of the Company or its Affiliates and (i) is proprietary to, about or created by the Company or its Affiliates, (ii) gives the Company or its Affiliates some competitive business advantage or the opportunity of obtaining such advantage or the disclosure of which could be detrimental to the interests of the Company or its Affiliates, (iii) is designated as Confidential Information by the Company or its Affiliates, is known by the Executive to be considered confidential by the Company or its Affiliates, or from all the relevant circumstances should reasonably be assumed by the Executive to be confidential and proprietary to the Company or its Affiliates, or (iv) is not generally known by non-Company personnel.  Such Confidential Information includes, without limitation, the following types of information and other information of a similar nature (whether or not reduced to writing or designated as confidential):

 

(i) Internal personnel and financial information of the Company or its Affiliates, vendor information (including vendor characteristics, services, prices, lists and agreements), purchasing and internal cost information, internal service and operational manuals, and the manner and methods of conducting the business of the Company or its Affiliates;

 

(ii) Marketing and development plans, price and cost data, price and fee amounts, pricing and billing policies, bidding, quoting procedures, marketing techniques, forecasts and forecast assumptions and volumes, and future plans and potential strategies (including, without limitation, all information relating to any acquisition prospect and the identity of any key contact within the organization of any acquisition prospect) of the Company or its Affiliates which have been or are being discussed;

 

(iii) Names of customers and their representatives, contracts (including their contents and parties), customer services, and the type, quantity, specifications and content of products and services purchased, leased, licensed or received by customers of the Company or its Affiliates; and

 

(iv) Confidential and proprietary information provided to the Company or its Affiliates by any actual or potential customer, government agency or other third party (including businesses, consultants and other entities and individuals).

 

The Executive hereby acknowledges the Company’s exclusive ownership of such Confidential Information.

 

 

 

 

(b) The Executive agrees as follows: (1) only to use the Confidential Information to provide services to the Company and its Affiliates; (2) only to communicate the Confidential Information to fellow employees, agents and representatives on a need-to-know basis; and (3) not to otherwise disclose or use any Confidential Information, except as may be required by law or otherwise authorized by the Board. Upon demand by the Company or upon termination of the Executive’s employment, the Executive will deliver to the Company all manuals, photographs, recordings and any other instrument or device by which, through which or on which Confidential Information has been recorded and/or preserved, which are in the Executive’s possession, custody or control.

 

10.     Representation .  The Executive hereby represents that the Executive’s entry into this Employment Agreement and performance of the services hereunder will not violate the terms or conditions of any other agreement to which the Executive is a party.

 

11.     Arbitration.   In the event of any breach arising from the performance of this Agreement, either party may request arbitration.  In such event, the parties will submit to arbitration by a qualified arbitrator with the definition and laws of the State of New York.  Such arbitration shall be final and binding on both parties.

 

12.     Governing Law/Jurisdiction .  This Agreement and any disputes or controversies arising hereunder shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the internal laws of the State of New York without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.

 

13.     Public Company Obligations .  Executive acknowledges that the Company is a public company whose Common Stock has been registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and registered under the Exchange Act, and that this Agreement may be subject to the public filing requirements of the Exchange Act.  Executive acknowledges and agrees that the applicable insider trading rules, transaction reporting rules, limitations on disclosure of non-public information and other requirements set forth in the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC may apply to this Agreement and Executive’s employment with the Company.  Executive (on behalf of himself, as well as the Executive’s executors, heirs, administrators and assigns), absolutely and unconditionally agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and all of its past, present and future affiliates, executors, heirs, administrators, shareholders, employees, officers, directors, attorneys, accountants, agents, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns from any and all claims, debts, demands, accounts, judgments, causes of action, equitable relief, damages, costs, charges, complaints, obligations, controversies, actions, suits, proceedings, expenses, responsibilities and liabilities of every kind and character whatsoever (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) in the event of Executive’s breach of any obligation of Executive under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, any rules promulgated by the SEC and any other applicable federal, state or foreign laws, rules, regulations or orders.

 

14.     Entire Agreement.   This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersedes and cancels any and all previous agreements, written and oral, regarding the subject matter hereof between the parties hereto. This Agreement shall not be changed, altered, modified or amended, except by a written agreement signed by both parties hereto.

 

 

 

 

15.     Notices .  All notices, requests, demands and other communications called for or contemplated hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the party to whom addressed or when sent by telecopy (if promptly confirmed by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, prepaid and addressed) to the parties, their successors in interest, or their assignees at the following addresses, or at such other addresses as the parties may designate by written notice in the manner aforesaid:

 

(a) to the Company at:

 

Polo Plaza, 3790 Via De La Valle, #125E

Del Mar, CA 92014

Phone 858 527-1746

Attn: Robert Gayman

E-Mail: robertgayman@gmail.com

 

with a copy to:

 

CKR Law LLP

1330 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10019

Attn: Scott Rapfogel

E-mail: srapfogel@ckrlaw.com

 

(b)           to the Executive at:

 

Address listed on Schedule A attached hereto.

 

All such notices, requests and other communications will (i) if delivered personally to the address as provided in this Section, be deemed given upon delivery, (ii) if delivered by e-mail, be deemed given upon e-mail confirmation of receipt, (iii) if delivered by mail in the manner described above to the address as provided for in this Section, be deemed given on the earlier of the third business day following mailing or upon receipt and (iv) if delivered by overnight courier to the address as provided in this Section, be deemed given on the earlier of the first business day following the date sent by such overnight courier or upon receipt (in each case regardless of whether such notice, request or other communication is received by any other person to whom a copy of such notice is to be delivered pursuant to this Section).  Either party may, by notice given to the other party in accordance with this Section, designate another address or person for receipt of notices hereunder.

 

 

 

 

16.     Severability .  If any term or provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person or under any circumstance, shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such terms to the persons or under circumstances other than those as to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall be considered severable and shall not be affected thereby, and each term of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.  The invalid or unenforceable provisions shall, to the extent permitted by law, be deemed amended and given such interpretation as to achieve the economic intent of this Agreement.

 

17.     Waiver .  The failure of any party to insist in any one instance or more upon strict performance of any of the terms and conditions hereof, or to exercise any right or privilege herein conferred, shall not be construed as a waiver of such terms, conditions, rights or privileges, but same shall continue to remain in full force and effect.  Any waiver by any party of any violation of, breach of or default under any provision of this Agreement by the other party shall not be construed as, or constitute, a continuing waiver of such provision, or waiver of any other violation of, breach of or default under any other provision of this Agreement.

 

18.      Successors and Assigns .  This Agreement shall be binding upon the Company and any successors and assigns of the Company.  Neither this Agreement nor any right or obligation hereunder may be assigned by the Executive.  The Company may assign this Agreement and its right and obligations hereunder, in whole or in part.

 

19.     Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

20.     Headings .  Headings in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be deemed to have any substantive effect.

 

21.     Opportunity to Seek Advice .  The Executive acknowledges and confirms that he has had the opportunity to seek such legal, financial and other advice and representation as he has deemed appropriate in connection with this Agreement, that the Executive is fully aware of its legal effect, and that Executive has entered into it freely based on the Executive’s judgment and not on any representations or promises other than those contained in this Agreement.

 

22.     Withholding and Payroll Practices .  All salary, severance payments, bonuses or benefits payments made by the Company under this Agreement shall be net of any tax or other amounts required to be withheld by the Company under applicable law and shall be paid in the ordinary course pursuant to the Company’s then existing payroll practices.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

[The next page is the signature page]

 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE:

 

/s/ Brian Neal

 
       
  LIFEAPPS BRANDS  INC.  
       
  By:   /s/ Robert R. Gayman  
   

Name: Robert R. Gayman

Title: Chairman

 

 

  By :

/s/ Lawrence Roan

 
 

Name: Lawrence Roan

Title: Director

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule A

 

1. Employment Period: 24 calendar months.

 

2. Employment

 

a. Title: President

 

b. Executive Duties:

 

Executive’s duties and responsibilities shall generally include all rights, duties and responsibilities customarily associated with the executive position of President.  During the term of this Agreement, Executive shall report directly to the Board of Directors of the Company.  Any change of Executive’s position, rights, responsibilities, duties, reporting obligations, compensation, benefits or job description or any change in the control or ownership of the Company, without the express written consent of Executive, shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and, at the discretion of Executive, may be treated as a constructive termination of the employment relationship without just cause subject to all the rights and obligation associated with the termination provisions provided in this Agreement.  Executive shall have the following specific duties and obligations:

 

a. Oversee all aspects of the management, operations, and finances of the Company and of its subsidiaries;

 

b. Receive regular and direct reports from all executive officers of the Company and of its subsidiaries;

 

c. Advise the Board of Directors of the Company regarding all aspects of the management, operations and finances of the Company and of its subsidiaries;

 

d. Direct, as a primary resource, all communications regarding the affairs of the Company to the media, community and industry resources and all other outside concerns;

 

e. Develop and advance meaningful vision, strategies and objectives that drive and direct all aspects and affairs of the Company;

 

f. Motivate all officers, managers and Executives in the development of an appropriate business culture and ethic;

 

g. Maintain the Company’s Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended reporting status; and

 

h. Actively seek investment capital for the Company as and when needed and maintain positive relationships with the Company’s investment partners.

 

 

 

 

3. Base Salary:  $24,000 per year payable in bi-weekly installments.  Any salary payments which are not paid within 30 days of their respective due dates (“Deferred Salary Payments’) will accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum until paid.  Executive shall have the right, in his sole discretion, to convert Deferred Salary Payments, in whole or in part, into Company common stock at 50% of the value weighted average price (“VWAP”) for the Company’s common stock during the 20 trading days immediately prior to the date on which the Executive provides the Company with a written notice of conversion.  For purposes of the foregoing, “ VWAP ” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Company’s common stock is then listed or quoted on a National Securities Exchange, the daily volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on the trading market on which the Company’s common stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg (based on a trading day from 9:30 a.m. New York City time to 4:00 p.m. New York City time); (b) if the Company’s common stock is quoted on any one or more of the OTC Bulletin Board, or the other OTC markets, including the OTCQX, OTCQB and OTC Pink Markets or in the “Pink Sheets” published by Pink Sheets, LLC (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock for such date on the OTC Bulletin Board; (c) if the Company’s common stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board and if prices for the Company’s common stock are then reported on OTC Markets, including the OTCQX, OTCQB and OTC Pink markets, or in the “Pink Sheets” published by Pink Sheets, LLC (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the average of the highest closing bid and the lowest closing ask price for the Company’s common stock as reported by OTC Markets Group; (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of a share of Company’s common stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Executive and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company; provided that in each case where Bloomberg data is being relied upon, the Executive shall supply the Company with a copy of such information for the Company’s records.

 

5. (a). Stock Grant 50,500,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock issuable to Executive.

 

5. (c). Vacation:  Three (3) weeks.

 

6. (e). Severance Period:  Twelve months

 

15. (b). Executive Contact Information:  5200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 317, Los Angeles, CA  90036

 

 

 

E xhibit 10.3

 

executive MANAGEMENT CONSULTING AGREEMENT

 

This MANAGEMENT CONSULTING AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is made and entered into as of December 19, 2017, by and between Robert Gayman (“ Advisor ”), and LifeApps Brands Inc., a Delaware corporation, with its principal place of business at Polo Plaza, 3790 Via De La Valle, #125E, Del Mar, CA 92014 (the “ Company ”). Advisor and the Company shall sometimes be referred to herein singularly as a “Party” or collectively as the “Parties”.

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, Advisor has expertise in the areas of business management, finance, strategy, investment, acquisitions and other matters relating to the Company and its business; and

 

WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement the Company desires to retain Advisor to provide certain consulting services to the Company, and Advisor desires to perform such services for the Company, on the terms and conditions hereinafter provided.

 

AGREEMENT

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants contained herein and other consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are expressly acknowledged hereby, the Parties hereby agree as follows:

 

1. Engagement . The Company agrees to engage Advisor, and Advisor agrees to be engaged, to become a strategic advisor to the Company and to render advice, consultation, information, and certain services to the Company as set forth in Section 3 of this Agreement.

 

2. Term . The term of this Agreement (the “ Term ”) shall begin on the date hereof (the “ Effective Date ” and continue for a period of twenty- four (24) months, unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 11 hereof. The Term shall automatically renew for successive periods of one (1) year each, unless either party shall have given the other at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of their intention not to renew this Agreement prior to the end of the initial Term or the then applicable renewal term as the case may be.

 

Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary,

 

  (a) the provisions of Sections 6, 9 and 11 shall survive the termination of this Agreement; and
     
  (b) no termination of this Agreement will affect the Company’s obligation to promptly deliver the Stock Options (as defined herein), to make cash compensation payments for periods through the date of termination or to reimburse the Advisor for any cost or expense incurred, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

 

 

3. Services . Advisor shall provide the Company with the services set forth on Schedule 1 hereto (the “ Services ”).

 

The Company shall use the Services of Advisor and Advisor shall make itself available for the performance of the Services upon reasonable notice.

 

It is expressly understood and agreed by the Company that, in reliance upon the Company’s representations, warranties and covenants contained herein, immediately upon execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company, the Advisor is setting aside and allocating for the benefit of the Company valuable resources required to provide the Services. In doing so, the Advisor may be declining other opportunities and commitments that would result in enrichment to the Advisor in order to be available to provide the Company the Services contemplated by this Agreement.

 

The Advisor is not (a) a registered “broker” (“ Broker ”) or “dealer” (“ Dealer ”), as such terms are defined in Section 3(a)(4) and 3(a)(5) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “ Exchange Act ”), or (b) an investment adviser (“ Investment Advisor ”), as such term is defined in Section 202(a)(11) of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, as amended, and will not act to effect any transactions in securities for the account of Company. With respect thereto and notwithstanding anything set forth herein to the contrary, in connection with any proposed transaction, the Advisor shall not carry out any activity or function that (a) may be traditionally performed by or otherwise be deemed to include those of (i) a Broker, Dealer or Investment Adviser, or (ii) would require the Advisor to register itself as a Broker, Dealer, or Investment Advisor.

 

4. Independent Contractor . To the maximum extent permitted by law, Advisor shall be deemed an independent contractor in the performance of Services under this Agreement. This Agreement does not nor shall at any time be deemed to create any fiduciary or other implied duties or obligations whatsoever between Advisor and the Company, other than the duties and obligations expressly set forth herein.

 

Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent Advisor from rendering or performing services similar to those provided to the Company under this Agreement to or for itself, affiliates or other persons, firms or companies. The Advisor acknowledges and agrees that the Company is free to engage other parties to provide services similar to those Services being provided by the Advisor hereunder, or may conduct such services on its own.

 

Nothing contained herein shall create, or shall be construed as creating, a partnership or joint venture of any kind or as imposing upon any Party any partnership duty, obligation or liability to any other Party.

 

5. Other Activities of Advisor; Investment Opportunities . The Company expressly acknowledges and agrees that Advisor shall not be required to devote his full time and business efforts to the Services of Advisor specified in this Agreement. Advisor shall devote only so much of his time and effort as is reasonable and adequate, to perform the Services with a high standard of quality and in a professional manner.

 

 

 

6. Compensation . In consideration of the Services to be rendered by Advisor hereunder, the Company shall (i) pay Advisor annual cash compensation of $150,000 payable in equal bi-weekly installments, (ii) issue to the Advisor upon execution of this Agreement, 4,946,688 stock options under the Company’s 2012 Equity Incentive Plan which will be vested upon issuance, have a term of five (5) years and an exercise price of $0.01 per share (the “Stock Options”), and (iii) issue to Advisor 50% of the shares of a class of the Company’s voting preferred stock to be authorized, approved and issued within 120 days of the date of this Agreement.

 

Cash payments which are not paid within 30 days of their respective due dates (“Deferred Cash Payments’) will accrue interest at the rate of 10% per annum until paid.  Advisor shall have the right, in his sole discretion, to convert Deferred Cash Payments, in whole or in part, into Company common stock at 50% of the value weighted average price (“VWAP”) for the Company’s common stock during the 20 trading days immediately prior to the date on which the Advisor provides the Company with a written notice of conversion.  For purposes of the foregoing, “ VWAP ” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Company’s common stock is then listed or quoted on a National Securities Exchange, the daily volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on the trading market on which the Company’s common stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg (based on a trading day from 9:30 a.m. New York City time to 4:00 p.m. New York City time); (b) if the Company’s common stock is quoted on any one or more of the OTC Bulletin Board, or the other OTC markets, including the OTCQX, OTCQB and OTC Pink Markets or in the “Pink Sheets” published by Pink Sheets, LLC (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock for such date on the OTC Bulletin Board; (c) if the Company’s common stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board and if prices for the Company’s common stock are then reported on OTC Markets, including the OTCQX, OTCQB and OTC Pink markets, or in the “Pink Sheets” published by Pink Sheets, LLC (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the average of the highest closing bid and the lowest closing ask price for the Company’s common stock as reported by OTC Markets Group; (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of a share of Company’s common stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Advisor and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company; provided that in each case where Bloomberg data is being relied upon, the Advisor shall supply the Company with a copy of such information for the Company’s records. 

The common stock issuable to Advisor upon exercise of the Stock Options and payment of the exercise price, when issued to the Advisor, will be duly authorized, validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and non-assessable, and will not be subject to any liens or encumbrances. The Advisor makes the investor representations and warranties to the Company set forth in Schedule 2 hereto (which are incorporated by reference herein), as of the date hereof, and as of the date of exercise of the Stock Options.

 

 

 

7. Out-of-Pocket Expenses . All obligations or expenses incurred by Advisor in the performance of his obligations hereunder shall be for the account of, on behalf of, and at the expense of the Company, and all such expenses shall be promptly reimbursed by the Company; provided , however , that Advisor shall obtain Company’s written approval prior to knowingly incurring any expense in excess of Five Hundred 00/100 Dollars ($500.00). Advisor shall not be obligated to make any advance to or for the account of the Company or to pay any sums, except out of funds held in accounts maintained by the Company, nor shall Advisor be obligated to incur any liability or obligation for the account of the Company. The Company shall promptly reimburse Advisor for any amount paid by Advisor, which shall be in addition to any other amount payable to Advisor under this Agreement.

 

8. Standard of Care; Disclaimer; Limitation of Liability.

 

  (a) The Advisor makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, in respect of the Services to be provided hereunder.
     
  (b) Neither Advisor nor any of his employees, agents, representatives, affiliates or consultants (each a “ Related Party ” and, collectively, the “ Related Parties ”) shall be liable to the Company or any of its affiliates for any loss, liability, damage or expense arising out of or in connection with the performance of any Services contemplated by this Agreement, unless such loss, liability, damage or expense shall be proven and confirmed by a non-appealable final judgment to result directly from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such person. In no event will Advisor or any of his Related Parties be liable to the Company for special, indirect, punitive or consequential damages, including, without limitation, loss of profits or lost business, even if Advisor has been advised of the possibility of such.

 

9. Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation

 

(a) For the duration of the Term, or as such may be extended, (the “ Non-Compete Period ”), the Advisor shall not, directly or indirectly, engage or invest in, own, manage, operate, finance, control or participate in the ownership, management, operation, financing, or control of, be employed by, associated with, or in any manner connected with, lend any credit to, or render services or advice to, any business, firm, corporation, partnership, association, joint venture or other entity that engages or conducts any business the same as or substantially similar to the business or any other business engaged in or proposed to be engaged in or conducted by the Company and/or any of its affiliates during the Non-Compete Period, or then included in the future strategic plan of the Company and/or any of its affiliates, anywhere within the states in which the Company or any of its affiliates at that time is operating; provided , however, that the Advisor may own less than 5% in the aggregate of the outstanding shares of any class of securities of any enterprise (but without otherwise participating in the activities of such enterprise), other than any such enterprise with which the Company competes or is currently engaged in a joint venture, if such securities are listed on any national or regional securities exchange or have been registered under Section 12(b) or (g) of the Exchange Act.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Advisor shall present to the board any opportunity within the scope of the prohibited activities described above, and the Company shall not elect to pursue such opportunity within a reasonable time, then the Advisor shall be permitted to pursue such opportunity.

 

 

 

        (b)     During the Non-Compete Period and for a period of twelve (12) months following termination of this Agreement, the Advisor shall not:

 

        (i) persuade, solicit or hire, or attempt to recruit, persuade, solicit or hire, any employee, or independent contractor of, or consultant to, the Company, or its affiliates, to leave the employment (or independent contractor relationship) thereof, whether or not any such employee or independent contractor is party to an employment agreement; or 

        (ii) attempt in any manner to solicit or accept from any customer or client of the Company or any of its affiliates, with whom the Company or any of its affiliates had significant contact during the term of the Agreement, business of the kind or competitive with the business done by the Company or any of its affiliates with such customer or to persuade or attempt to persuade any such customer to cease to do business or to reduce the amount of business which such customer has customarily done or is reasonably expected to do with the Company or any of its affiliates or if any such customer elects to move its business to a person other than the Company or any of its affiliates, provide any services (of the kind or competitive with the business of the Company or any of its affiliates) for such customer, or have any discussions regarding any such service with such customer, on behalf of such other person. 

        The Advisor recognizes and agrees that because a violation by the Advisor of his obligations under this Section 9 will cause irreparable harm to the Company that would be difficult to quantify and for which money damages would be inadequate, the Company shall have the right to injunctive relief to prevent or restrain any such violation, without the necessity of posting a bond. The Non-compete Period will be extended by the duration of any violation by the Advisor of any of his   obligations under this Section 9. 

The Advisor expressly agrees that the character, duration and scope of the covenant not to compete are reasonable in light of the circumstances as they exist at the date upon which this Agreement has been executed.  However, should a determination nonetheless be made by a court of competent jurisdiction at a later date that the character, duration or geographical scope of the covenant not to compete is unreasonable in light of the circumstances as they then exist, then it is the intention of the Advisor, on the one hand, and the Company, on the other, that the covenant not to compete shall be construed by the court in such a manner as to impose only those restrictions on the conduct of the Advisor which are reasonable in light of the circumstances as they then exist and necessary to assure the Company of the intended benefit of the covenant not to compete. 

10. Indemnification . To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company shall indemnify and hold harmless Advisor from and against any and all losses, claims (whether or not litigated), actions, damages and liabilities, joint or several, and expenses (including amounts paid in satisfaction of judgments, in compromises and settlements, as fines and penalties and reasonable attorneys’ fees and other legal or other costs and expenses of investigating or defending against any claim or alleged claim but excluding any liabilities for taxes of Advisor, known or unknown, liquidated or unliquidated, to which Advisor may become subject under any applicable statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, code, order, constitution, treaty, common law, judgment or decree, made by any third party or otherwise, relating to or arising out of the Services or other matters referred to in or contemplated by this Agreement or the engagement of Advisor pursuant to, and the performance by Advisor, of the Services or other matters referred to or contemplated by this Agreement, and the Company will reimburse Advisor for all costs and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) as they are incurred in connection with the investigation of, preparation for or defense of any pending or threatening claim, or any action or proceeding arising therefrom, whether or not such Indemnified Party is a party thereto. The termination of any proceeding by settlement, judgment, order or upon a plea of nolo contendre or its equivalent shall not, of itself, create a presumption that an Indemnified Party was engaged in willful misconduct or bad faith.

 

 

 

The Company will not be liable under the foregoing indemnification provision to the extent that any loss, claim, damage, liability, cost or expense is determined by a court, in a final judgment from which no further appeal may be taken, to have resulted solely from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Advisor.

 

The reimbursement and indemnity obligations of the Company, under this Section 10 shall be in addition to any liability which the Company may otherwise have and shall be binding upon any successors, assigns, heirs and personal representatives of the Company. The provisions of this Section 10 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

 

11. Termination . Notwithstanding any termination of this Agreement, the Stock Options shall remain in full force and effect unless it is determined by a court, in a final judgment from which no further appeal may be taken, that such termination resulted solely from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Advisor. This Agreement may be terminated by the Parties as set forth in this Section 11 as follows:

 

  (a) At any time during the Term, the Company and Advisor will be entitled to terminate this Agreement by mutual agreement.  Upon any termination by mutual agreement, the Company shall have no obligation to make future cash payments to Advisor hereunder for periods subsequent to the Termination Date.
     
  (b) This Agreement shall terminate automatically if either Party files a petition for bankruptcy, reorganization or arrangement, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors or otherwise becomes insolvent.

 

12. Accuracy of Information . The Company and its subsidiaries shall furnish or cause to be furnished to Advisor such information as Advisor believes reasonably appropriate to its Services hereunder. The Company and its subsidiaries recognize and confirm that Advisor (a) will use and rely primarily on the information provided by the Company and on information available from generally recognized public sources (all such information so furnished to Advisor, the “ Information ”) in performing the Services contemplated by this Agreement without having independently verified the same; (b) does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the Information; and (c) is entitled to rely upon the Information without independent verification.

 

13. Representations and Warranties . Each of the Parties represents and warrants to the other that:

 

  (a) Such Party has all requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations provided for in this Agreement.

 

  (b) This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by such Party and constitutes a valid and binding obligation enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent transfer, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws of general applicability relating to or affecting creditors’ rights and to general equity principles.

 

 

 

14. Work Product . Advisor shall promptly and fully disclose to Company in writing all Work Product (as defined below), and the entire right, title and interest to all such Work Product (including, without limitation the entire right, title and interest to any renewals, reissues, extensions, substitutions, continuations, continuations in part, or divisions that may be filed with respect to the Work Product) shall be Company’s exclusive property and all Work Product developed by Advisor are hereby assigned to Company. Advisor will, at Company’s expense, give Company all assistance reasonably required to perfect, protect, and use the Work Product. The obligations of Advisor pursuant to this Section 14 shall survive for the one (1) year period immediately following the expiration or sooner termination of this Agreement. As used herein, “ Work Product ” means any work product, improvement, discovery, design, work or idea (whether patentable or not and including those which may be subject to copyright protection, trademark protection or other intellectual property rights protection) generated, conceived, created or reduced to practice by the Advisor alone or in conjunction with others, during or after working hours, that relates directly or indirectly to the Company’s or its subsidiaries’ businesses or to the Company’s actual research or development. 

 

15. Confidentiality .

 

(a)                  Restrictions on the Advisor . The Advisor recognizes that its relationship with Company will give it access to non-public proprietary information, confidential information and trade secrets. Such information shall be deemed to be Confidential Information until it is disclosed to the public by Company either via public filing or via press release. The Advisor will not use or disclose such Confidential Information for itself or for others except (1) persons specifically designated by the Company and (2) persons deemed in the Advisor’s sole judgment to be persons to whom it is appropriate to send the Confidential Information for the purpose of developing a corporate opportunity. Company expressly delegates to Advisor the authority to determine, in the sole judgment of Advisor, when such disclosure is appropriate and, in the event that Advisor so determines a disclosure to be appropriate or helpful, to make such disclosure. “ Confidential Information ” shall include but not be limited to, any information concerning the Company’s processes, products, services, inventions, purchasing, accounting, marketing, selling methods and techniques, computer programs, purchasing information, ideas and plans for development, historical financial data and forecasts, long range plans and strategies, customer lists, and any other information related to the Company’s customers, and any such other information concerning the business of the Company or its manner of operation that is not generally known in the industry. Confidential Information shall not include any information that: (a) is or subsequently becomes publicly available without the Advisor’s breach of this Agreement; (b) was in the Advisor’s possession at the time of disclosure and was not acquired from the Company; (c) is received from third parties, and is rightfully in the possession of such third parties and not subject to a confidentiality obligation of third parties; (d) is required by law to be disclosed (with prior notice to the Company); or (e) is intentionally disclosed without restriction by the Company to a third party.

 

 

 

(b)               Restrictions on Company . The Company agrees that any advice or communication, written or oral, provided by the Advisor pursuant to this Agreement will be treated by the Company as confidential, will be solely for the information and assistance of the Company in connection with the provision of the Services by the Advisor and will not be used, circulated, quoted or otherwise referred to for any other purpose, nor will it be filed with, included in or referred to, in whole or in part, in any registration statement, proxy statement or any other communication, whether written or oral, prepared, issued or transmitted by the Company or any affiliate, director, officer, employee, agent or representative of any thereof, without, in each instance, the Advisor’s prior written consent. The Company further agrees that it will not disclose the identity of the Advisor with respect to any proposed transaction without the prior written consent of the Advisor, other than as may be required by applicable law or regulations, including any requirements imposed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”) or the Exchange Act; provided, that in the event such disclosure is required under applicable law or regulation, the Company shall notify the Advisor and provide the Advisor with an opportunity to review and provide comments with respect to such proposed disclosure not less than two (2) business days prior to making such disclosure; provided, further, that if the Advisor fails to respond to the Company within two (2) business days of receipt of such proposed disclosure, the Advisor shall be deemed to have consented to such proposed disclosure and waived its right to review and provided comments with respect to such disclosure. 

 

(c)                Third Party Information . The Company recognizes that the Advisor has received, and in the future may receive, from third parties their confidential or proprietary information subject to a duty on the Advisor’s part to maintain the confidentiality of such information and to use it only for certain limited purposes. The Advisor agrees at all times during the Term of this Agreement, not to commingle the Confidential Information with other third parties’ confidential or proprietary information. 

 

(d)               Surrender of Material upon Termination of Agreement . Upon expiration or sooner termination of this Agreement, Company shall have the right to demand, in writing, that the Advisor return to the Company or destroy all Work Product including, but not limited to, books, records, notes, data and information relating to the Company or its business, and will so certify in writing that it has done so. 

 

 

 

(e)               Advisor acknowledges that the Company has a class of securities registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act, or is required to file reports under Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act, and is therefore subject to the restrictions imposed by Regulation FD thereunder. Advisor agrees that (a) it will not use the Confidential Information for the purpose of trading in the Company’s Common Stock or any other securities, and will take all steps necessary to prevent use by its Related Parties of the Confidential Information for such purpose, and (b) it will not disclose such Confidential Information to any other party for the purpose of trading in the Company’s Common Stock.

 

16. General Provisions.

 

  (a) Entire Agreement; Amendment . This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof, and there exists no further agreement between the Parties with respect to any aspect of the subject matter hereof. No amendment, waiver or modification of this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless made in writing and duly executed by each of the Parties hereto.
     
  (b) Notices . All notices which may be or are required to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be:

 

  (i) either delivered in person, sent via facsimile or e-mail or sent via postage prepaid, certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, and

 

  (ii) addressed to the Party to whom sent or given at the address set forth on the signature page hereof or to such other address as any Party hereto may have given to the Party hereto in such manner.

 

    If delivered, such notice shall be deemed given when received; if mailed, such notice shall be deemed made or given five (5) days after such notice has been mailed, as provided above.

 

  (c) Miscellaneous .

 

  (i) This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of laws.  Each Party hereby irrevocably submits to the nonexclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the city of New York, Borough of Manhattan, for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or proceeding, any claim that is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of any such court and that such suit, action or proceeding is improper. Each Party hereby irrevocably waives personal service of process and consents to process being served in any such suit, action or proceeding by mailing a copy thereof via registered or certified mail, or overnight delivery (with evidence of delivery) to such Party at the address in effect for notices to it under this Agreement and agrees that such service shall constitute good and sufficient service of process and notice thereof. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to limit in any way any rights to serve process in any manner permitted by law.  Each of the Company and the Holder hereby waives all rights to a trial by jury.

 

 

 

 

  (ii) This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

 

  (iii) No delay or failure (even if continuous or repeated) by any Party in exercising any of their rights, remedies, powers, or privileges hereunder, at law or in equity, and no course of dealing among the Parties or any other person shall be deemed to create any additional rights or duties or to be a waiver by any Party of any rights, remedies, powers, or privileges, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof by any Party.

 

  (iv) If any term or provision of this Agreement or any portion of a term or provision hereof or the application thereof to any individual or entity or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term or provision or portion thereof to individuals or entities or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Agreement and each portion thereof shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.

 

  (v) The headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect its construction.

 

  (vi) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which, when taken together, shall constitute one agreement.

 

  (vii) This Agreement may be executed and delivered by electronic means including but not limited to scanning as a “.pdf” or telefacsimile with the same force and effect as if it were a manually executed and delivered counterpart.

 

  (viii) Each Party upon the request of the other Party agrees to perform such further acts and execute and deliver such further documents as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the terms and intent of this Agreement.

 

 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the duly authorized representatives of the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 

  COMPANY:
     
  LifeApps Brands, Inc.
     
  /s/ Lawrence Roan
  By: Lawrence Roan
  Title: Director
     
  /s/ Robert A. Blair
  By: Robert A. Blair
  Title Chief Executive Officer
     
  ADVISOR:
     
  /s/ Robert Gayman
  Robert Gayman

 

 

 

Schedule 1

 

Description of Services

 

Assist with the Company’s SEC filings.

Analyze the Company’s business, capital structure and financial and marketing position.

Provide advice with regard to capital structure and present strategies to affect such changes.

Provide advice with regard to potential sources of capital.

Advise the company on appropriate corporate development strategies.

Provide advice and negotiation assistance with relevant parties to any proposed transaction, other than transactions related to the offering and/or sale of securities for the account of the Company.

Provide advice with respect to private and/or public debt or equity offerings.

Advise the Company with respect to the Company’s management and operations.

Provide such other advice directly related to or ancillary to the above advisory services as may be reasonably requested by the Company and agreed upon by the Advisor.

 

 

 

Schedule 2  

Representations and Warranties Relating to
the Stock Options and Underlying Common Stock

 

(a)       The Advisor is acquiring the Stock Options, and upon exercise of the Stock Options, the common stock, for investment for its own account and not with the view to, or for resale in connection with, any distribution thereof. The Advisor understands and acknowledges that the Stock Options and underlying common stock have not been registered under the Securities Act, or any state or foreign securities laws, by reason of a specific exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act and applicable state and foreign securities laws, which depends upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of the investment intent as expressed herein. The Advisor further represents that it does not have any contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any person or entity to sell, transfer or grant participation to any third person with respect to any of the Stock Options and underlying common stock.

 

(b)       The Advisor understands that an active public market for the Company’s common stock does not now exist and that there may never be an active public market such common stock.

 

(c)       The Advisor is an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Act and shall submit to the Company such further assurances of such status as may be reasonably requested by the Company.

 

(d)       The Advisor or its duly authorized representative realizes that because of the inherently speculative nature of business activities of the kind contemplated by the Company, the Company’s financial position and results of operations may be expected to fluctuate from period to period and will, generally, involve a high degree of financial and market risk that can result in substantial or, at times, even total loss of the value of the Stock Options and underlying common stock.