Entity Structure
The Company's ownership group consists of three legally distinct categories of entities held under common ownership, none of which is a subsidiary of, or under common corporate control with, either of the others. Only the first category, AIRE, is the subject of this Agreement.
"AIRE" means Xory Co., a Wyoming profit corporation (Filing ID 2025-001707804), together with its core artificial intelligence and robotics engineering subsidiaries. Xory Co. is the parent entity of AIRE and is referred to in this Agreement as the “Company.” AIRE is the sole subject of the investment contemplated by this Agreement.
"FSE" means the Company's affiliated Financial Services Entities, including 5ai.us, market.5ai.us, HXA (hxa.us), and other entities operating in or adjacent to financial services and digital value products, including entities currently in stealth. Each FSE is a legally distinct entity, maintains its own financial statements and balance sheet, and is not a subsidiary, division, or affiliate under common corporate control with AIRE. No investment, equity interest, claim, right, title, or economic exposure in or to any FSE, including HXA, is included in, granted by, or arises from this Agreement. Investor acquires equity solely in AIRE.
"NPE" means the Company's affiliated nonprofit research and development organizations. Each NPE is a legally distinct entity and bears no investment obligations under this Agreement.
Key Terms
The defined terms below establish the numerical and economic terms of this Agreement. Each value appears once, in this Section. Every other reference to that value elsewhere in this Agreement is made solely by citing the corresponding capitalized defined term below — no numerical value is restated in the body of this Agreement.
A. Economic Terms
| Defined Term | Value |
|---|---|
| Company Valuation | *** |
| Original Issue Price | *** per share of Series Seed Preferred Stock |
| Minimum Investment Amount | *** (an Investor may invest more) |
| Engagement Fee | *** non-refundable |
| Dividend Rate | 6% per annum, non-cumulative, on the Original Issue Price |
| Liquidation Multiple | 1x the Original Issue Price |
| Minimum Hold Period | 10 years from each Investor's Closing Date |
| Board Seat Investment Threshold | ≈ *** (20% of the Company Valuation) |
B. Timing & Notice Periods
| Defined Term | Value |
|---|---|
| Closing Period | 90 calendar days from confirmed receipt of the Engagement Fee |
| Agreement Expiration Period | 90 days from the Effective Date |
| MFN Election Window | 30 days |
| Pro-Rata Notice Period | 20 business days |
| ROFR Company Window | 10 business days |
| ROFR Investor Window | an additional 10 business days |
| Registration Rights Trigger | the earlier of 5 years from this Agreement or 6 months after a Qualified IPO |
| Registration Effectiveness Period | 120 days |
| Post-IPO Lock-Up Period | 180 days |
| Stop-Transfer Period | up to 180 business days |
| Quarterly Reporting Deadline | 45 days after each quarter-end |
| Annual Audited Reporting Deadline | 120 days after fiscal year-end |
| Annual Budget Deadline | 30 days before the start of the fiscal year |
| Vesting Term | 4 or 5 years, as determined by the Board |
| Vesting Cliff | 1 year |
C. Thresholds & Caps
| Defined Term | Value |
|---|---|
| Major Investor Threshold | 1% of the Company's fully-diluted outstanding shares |
| Board Seat Ownership Threshold | 20% fully-diluted ownership |
| Protective Provisions Threshold | 25% of originally issued Series Seed Preferred Stock outstanding |
| Registration Demand Threshold | 30% of Registrable Securities |
| Maximum Demand Registrations | 2 |
| Form S-3 Minimum Offering | *** |
| Change-of-Control Acceleration | 25%, single-trigger |
Definitions
"Company" means AIRE, as defined in Section 1(a).
"Investor" means any person or entity that executes a counterpart signature page to this Agreement and delivers an investment amount not less than the Minimum Investment Amount, in accordance with the terms herein.
"Series Seed Preferred Stock" or “Preferred Stock” means the class of preferred stock issued by the Company pursuant to this Agreement, as further described herein and in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation as amended and restated from time to time.
"Confidential Information" means all non-public financial, technical, operational, and strategic information disclosed by either party in connection with this Agreement, including Investor identity, investment amount, and all terms hereof.
"HXA" means the FSE operating under the name HXA (hxa.us), further described in Section 9 (HXA and Affiliate Disclosure).
"Preferred Majority" means the holders of a majority of the then-outstanding shares of Series Seed Preferred Stock.
"Major Investor" means any Investor holding at least the Major Investor Threshold.
"Liquidation Event" means any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, winding-up, merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets.
"Registrable Securities" means shares of Common Stock issued or issuable upon conversion of Series Seed Preferred Stock held by an Investor.
Securities and Investment
The Company has authorized the issuance of Series Seed Preferred Stock at the Original Issue Price. Each Investor shall purchase, and the Company shall issue and sell, a number of shares of Series Seed Preferred Stock equal to the Investor’s total investment amount divided by the Original Issue Price, as set forth in each Investor’s individual subscription agreement and capitalization table supplement. Each Investor’s total investment amount shall not be less than the Minimum Investment Amount; an Investor may elect to invest more.
The Company’s valuation for purposes of this Agreement is the Company Valuation, representing AIRE only. Investors are acquiring equity solely in AIRE. No investment interest, claim, or ownership right in any FSE or NPE, including HXA, is granted under this Agreement.
All investment funds shall be used exclusively for working capital purposes, including development, enhancement, and commercialization of AIRE’s artificial intelligence and robotics engineering products, services, and related operations. The Company shall not use proceeds for any purpose unrelated to business growth without prior written Preferred Majority consent.
Due Diligence, Engagement, and Closing Process
5.1 Investor Review and Independent Due Diligence
Each prospective Investor shall review this Agreement in full and conduct its own independent due diligence with respect to the Company, AIRE, and the investment contemplated herein prior to payment of the Engagement Fee. If a prospective Investor has any questions, requires any modification of this Agreement, or has any objection to its terms, the Investor shall communicate the same to the Company in writing — by letter, courier, or email — before proceeding to payment of the Engagement Fee. The Company will address such questions or requested modifications before the Investor pays the Engagement Fee.
5.2 Non-Refundable Engagement Fee
Once a prospective Investor has completed its review and independent due diligence under Section 5.1 and has no outstanding objection to the terms of this Agreement, the Investor shall deliver the Engagement Fee to the Company. The Engagement Fee compensates the Company for the administrative, legal, and closing-process costs and resources the Company dedicates to that Investor upon commencement of the closing process; it is not a due-diligence access fee and is not refundable. Delivery of the Engagement Fee constitutes the Investor’s binding acceptance of the terms, valuations, and conditions of this Agreement as of the date of receipt by the Company.
The Engagement Fee locks the following as of the date of confirmed receipt by the Company:
(a) the Company Valuation;
(b) the Original Issue Price;
(c) all economic and protective terms set forth in this Agreement; and
(d) commencement of the Closing Period.
5.3 Closing Period
The Closing Period commences on the date the Company confirms receipt of the Engagement Fee. All remaining investment funds constituting the Investor’s total committed investment amount must be received by the Company in full no later than the last day of the Closing Period, unless an alternative schedule is mutually agreed in writing by both parties before its expiration. During the Closing Period, the Company shall engage with the Investor in good faith (bona fide) to complete the closing of the Investor’s investment.
5.4 Transfer Responsibility
All fund transfers, including the Engagement Fee and all subsequent investment tranches, are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Investor and its designated financial institutions. The Company bears no responsibility for any delay, failure, error, or cost associated with any transfer initiated by or on behalf of the Investor. The Investor shall ensure that all transfers are executed in United States Dollars and are received net of any intermediary, correspondent, or banking fees, such that the Company receives the full agreed amounts without deduction. Transfer instructions will be provided by the Company separately upon execution of this Agreement.
5.5 Retention of Engagement Fee Upon Failure to Close
If the Investor fails to deliver the full remaining investment amount within the Closing Period, or any written extension thereof, the Engagement Fee shall be retained by the Company in full as compensation for the costs described in Section 5.2, and shall not be refunded, returned, or credited under any circumstance. The Investor shall have no claim, right of recovery, or recourse with respect to the Engagement Fee. Upon such failure, this Agreement shall terminate automatically with respect to such Investor, and no equity, shares, or rights shall be issued or vest in favor of such Investor.
5.6 Application of Engagement Fee Upon Successful Closing
Upon successful receipt of the Investor’s full committed investment amount within the Closing Period, the Engagement Fee shall be applied and credited in full toward the Investor’s total investment amount; no additional or separate payment representing the Engagement Fee shall be required. The remaining balance due within the Closing Period equals the Investor’s total committed investment amount less the Engagement Fee, subject to any alternative schedule agreed in writing by both parties.
Liquidation Preference and Dividends
In the event of a Liquidation Event, Preferred Stockholders shall be entitled to receive, prior to any distribution to Common Stockholders, an amount per share equal to the Liquidation Multiple of the Original Issue Price, plus any declared but unpaid dividends (“Liquidation Preference”). After payment in full of the Liquidation Preference, Preferred Stockholders shall also participate in any remaining proceeds on an as-converted to common stock basis, without limit. The Liquidation Preference shall be senior in all respects to all Common Stock and any subsequently issued securities not expressly designated as senior or pari passu with the prior written consent of the Preferred Majority. In any Liquidation Event, all declared but unpaid dividends shall be included in the Liquidation Preference calculation.
The Series Seed Preferred Stock shall carry the Dividend Rate, calculated on the Original Issue Price, payable if and when declared by the Board of Directors. Dividends shall not accumulate if unpaid in any given year. No dividends shall be declared or paid on Common Stock in any fiscal year unless and until dividends have first been declared and paid in full on the Preferred Stock for that year.
HXA and Affiliate Disclosure (Informational Only)
HXA is an FSE operating under the name HXA (hxa.us), together with certain unlaunched digital value initiatives, and is disclosed here for the Investor’s information only. HXA is a sibling entity under common ownership with AIRE, is not a subsidiary or division of AIRE, and maintains its own financial statements and balance sheet, legally and financially separate from AIRE.
This investment is in AIRE only. No value, right, title, claim, or economic interest in HXA or any other FSE is created, granted, or implied by this Agreement, whether upon investment, at a Liquidation Event, or otherwise. The Company makes no representation or warranty as to the value, performance, redeemability, marketability, or future prospects of HXA or any other FSE, and neither the Company nor AIRE shall have any liability or obligation with respect to HXA or any other FSE. Investor shall have no recourse to HXA or any other FSE in connection with this Agreement or the investment contemplated herein.
Investor acknowledges that this investment may result in the total loss of Investor’s principal and that no return of any kind is guaranteed, contractually or otherwise.
Anti-Dilution Protection
If the Company issues or is deemed to have issued additional shares of Common Stock at a price per share less than the then-applicable conversion price of the Series Seed Preferred Stock (a “Down Round”), the conversion price of the Preferred Stock shall be adjusted downward on a broad-based weighted average basis: CP2 = CP1 × (A + B) / (A + C).
Where: CP1 equals the conversion price in effect immediately prior to the new issuance; CP2 equals the conversion price in effect immediately after the new issuance; A equals the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately prior to issuance on a fully diluted, as-converted basis; B equals the aggregate consideration received divided by CP1; and C equals the number of new shares issued.
Anti-dilution adjustments shall not apply to shares issued under any of the following:
(a) any employee equity incentive plan approved by the Board;
(b) shares issued upon conversion of outstanding Preferred Stock;
(c) shares issued in connection with equipment leasing, bank lending, or commercial agreements approved by the Board; or
(d) shares issued in any transaction approved in advance by the Preferred Majority.
Conversion Rights
Each share of Series Seed Preferred Stock shall be convertible at any time, at the option of the holder, into shares of Common Stock at the then-applicable conversion ratio, initially one-to-one, subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends, and anti-dilution events.
All outstanding shares of Series Seed Preferred Stock shall automatically convert into Common Stock upon the earliest to occur of:
(a) the closing of an underwritten public offering of Common Stock at a per-share price and on terms determined by the Managing Underwriter and approved by a majority of the Board of Directors (“Qualified IPO”); or
(b) the written election of the Preferred Majority.
Upon conversion, the Company shall issue the applicable number of shares of Common Stock as promptly as practicable, and the converted Preferred Shares shall be canceled and retired. No fractional shares shall be issued, and fractional amounts shall be rounded to the nearest whole share.
No Redemption / Breakup
Investor has no right to demand early redemption, buyback, breakup, or return of any invested capital at any time prior to expiration of the Minimum Hold Period, a Liquidation Event, or a Company-approved repurchase under the Buyback Provision below. This investment is illiquid and long-term. Investor must be financially able and willing to hold this investment for the Minimum Hold Period with no guaranteed return of any kind, and acknowledges that no early exit right exists under this Agreement.
High-Risk Investment Disclosure
This is a high-risk, speculative, illiquid investment in an early-stage company. Investor acknowledges and agrees that:
(a) there is no guarantee of any return, and Investor may lose all or part of its invested capital;
(b) the Company’s projections, valuations, and roadmaps are estimates only and are not guarantees of future performance; and
(c) Investor has had the opportunity to consult independent legal, financial, and tax advisors before investing.
Voting Rights and Protective Provisions
On all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders, each Preferred Stockholder shall vote together with the Common Stock on an as-converted basis, with each share of Preferred Stock having the number of votes equal to the number of shares of Common Stock into which it is then convertible.
So long as at least the Protective Provisions Threshold of the originally issued Series Seed Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the Company shall not, without the prior written approval of the Preferred Majority, take any of the following actions:
(a) amend, modify, or waive any rights, preferences, or privileges of the Series Seed Preferred Stock;
(b) alter or change the authorized number of shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock;
(c) create, authorize, or issue any class or series of equity securities senior to or pari passu with the Series Seed Preferred Stock in liquidation, dividend, or voting preference;
(d) declare or pay any dividends on Common Stock prior to satisfying all Preferred dividend rights for that fiscal year;
(e) repurchase, redeem, or retire any shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock, except pursuant to Board-approved employee equity repurchase rights at cost upon termination of service;
(f) increase or decrease the authorized number of directors on the Board;
(g) initiate any Liquidation Event, merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all assets; or
(h) enter into any transaction with a related party on terms less favorable than those available to unaffiliated third parties.
Information Rights
So long as an Investor qualifies as a Major Investor, the Company shall deliver to such Investor:
(a) unaudited quarterly financial statements by the Quarterly Reporting Deadline;
(b) audited annual financial statements by the Annual Audited Reporting Deadline;
(c) an annual budget and operating plan for the upcoming fiscal year, delivered by the Annual Budget Deadline; and
(d) prompt written notice of any material adverse event, litigation, regulatory action, or change in senior leadership.
Each Major Investor shall have the right, upon reasonable prior written notice and during normal business hours, to inspect the Company’s books, records, facilities, and properties, and to discuss the Company’s affairs with its officers and independent accountants. All information received by Investors pursuant to these information rights shall be held in strict confidence and used solely for purposes of evaluating and managing the Investor’s investment in the Company.
Pro-Rata and Preemptive Rights
Each Major Investor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to purchase its pro-rata share of any new securities issued by the Company in any future financing round, calculated as the ratio of shares held by such Investor to the total shares of the Company on a fully diluted, as-converted basis immediately prior to such issuance.
The Company shall provide each Major Investor with at least the Pro-Rata Notice Period prior written notice of any proposed issuance of new securities, including the proposed terms and price. Each Major Investor shall have the Pro-Rata Notice Period from receipt of such notice to elect to exercise its pro-rata right. If any Major Investor does not exercise its full pro-rata right, the remaining unsubscribed portion may be offered to other Major Investors who elect to oversubscribe, on a pro-rata basis among such electing investors. Pro-rata rights shall not apply to the same excluded issuances set forth in the anti-dilution section above.
Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Rights
Before any founder or Common Stockholder may sell or transfer any shares of Common Stock to any third party, the Company shall have the first right to purchase all such shares at the price and on the terms offered by the third party. If the Company does not exercise its right within the ROFR Company Window of written notice, the right shall pass to the Major Investors on a pro-rata basis for the ROFR Investor Window.
If the Company and Major Investors do not exercise their right of first refusal with respect to all shares offered, each Major Investor shall have the right to participate in the proposed sale on the same terms and conditions as the selling stockholder, on a pro-rata basis, preventing scenarios where a founder cashes out while Investors are left behind. Any purported transfer of Common Stock without compliance with these provisions shall be null and void and of no effect.
Drag-Along Rights
In the event a Company Sale is approved by the Board of Directors, the Preferred Majority, and the holders of a majority of the outstanding Common Stock, all stockholders shall be required to vote in favor of such Company Sale, refrain from exercising any dissenter’s rights, and take all actions reasonably necessary to consummate the transaction, including executing related agreements and instruments.
No drag-along obligation shall be imposed on any Investor unless each of the following conditions is satisfied:
(a) the Investor receives consideration in such sale equal to or greater than the Liquidation Preference applicable to such Investor’s shares;
(b) all representations and warranties required of the Investor are limited to fundamental representations covering authorization, title, and absence of encumbrances only; and
(c) any escrow or indemnification obligations of the Investor are limited to such Investor’s pro-rata share of proceeds and shall not exceed the total proceeds received by such Investor.
If any stockholder fails to comply with the drag-along obligation, such stockholder hereby grants a limited proxy to the Company authorizing it to execute only those documents strictly necessary to effectuate the Company Sale in accordance with this provision. This proxy is coupled with an interest and shall automatically terminate upon completion of the Company Sale.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall be composed of such number of directors as determined by the stockholders from time to time. Any Investor whose investment equals or exceeds the Board Seat Investment Threshold shall be entitled to appoint one director to the Board of Directors for so long as such Investor maintains at least the Board Seat Ownership Threshold on an as-converted basis, subject to the Company’s governing documents, including its bylaws and shareholder agreements.
Any Major Investor not qualifying for a board seat shall be entitled to appoint one non-voting Board observer, who shall have the right to attend all Board meetings and receive all Board materials but shall have no voting authority and shall be subject to the same confidentiality obligations as the Board of Directors.
Most Favored Nation Clause
If at any time during the Minimum Hold Period the Company offers any other investor in the same or any subsequent series of preferred stock terms that are materially more favorable than those offered to any existing Series Seed Investor under this Agreement, the Company shall promptly notify all existing Series Seed Investors of such terms in writing. Each existing Investor shall have the right, exercisable within the MFN Election Window of such notice, to elect to have this Agreement amended to include such more favorable terms. This right applies to economic terms including price per share, liquidation preference, dividend rate, and anti-dilution terms, but does not apply to investment amounts or pro-rata allocations.
Registration Rights
After the Registration Rights Trigger, holders of at least the Registration Demand Threshold of the Registrable Securities may demand that the Company file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission covering the resale of their shares. The Company shall use its best efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective within the Registration Effectiveness Period of such demand. The Company shall not be obligated to effect more than the Maximum Demand Registrations in total.
If the Company proposes to register any of its securities under the Securities Act, each Investor shall have the right to include its Registrable Securities in such registration, subject to underwriter cutback provisions applied pro-rata among all selling stockholders. After the Company qualifies for use of Form S-3, any Investor may request registration on Form S-3 once per twelve-month period, subject to the Form S-3 Minimum Offering.
In connection with any registered public offering, Investors agree, upon request of the managing underwriter, not to sell or transfer any shares for the Post-IPO Lock-Up Period following the effective date of any registration statement.
Vesting and Equity Incentives
All founders and employees who receive equity grants shall be subject to the Vesting Term as determined by the Board, with the Vesting Cliff, after which the unvested portion shall vest ratably on a monthly basis for the remainder of the vesting period, in accordance with the terms of their respective equity agreements.
In the event of a Liquidation Event or change of control, all unvested equity held by founders and key employees shall be subject to the Change-of-Control Acceleration of unvested shares, with full acceleration of all remaining unvested shares upon a subsequent involuntary termination within twelve months of such event.
Company Representations and Warranties
The Company represents and warrants to each Investor as of the date of execution of this Agreement that:
(a) Organization. The Company is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Wyoming and has full corporate power and authority to execute and perform this Agreement.
(b) Authorization. This Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action and constitutes the valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable in accordance with its terms.
(c) Capitalization. The capitalization table delivered to Investors in connection herewith accurately reflects all outstanding shares, options, warrants, and convertible securities of the Company as of the date hereof. No undisclosed options, warrants, convertible instruments, or rights to acquire equity exist.
(d) No Conflicts. The execution and performance of this Agreement do not violate any provision of the Company’s governing documents, any agreement to which the Company is a party, or any applicable law or regulation.
(e) No Litigation. To the best of the Company’s knowledge, there is no pending or threatened litigation, arbitration, or regulatory action that would have a material adverse effect on the Company or its operations.
(f) Intellectual Property. The Company owns or has valid licenses to all intellectual property material to its operations and has not received any written notice of infringement of any third-party intellectual property rights.
(g) Compliance. The Company is in material compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and governmental orders relevant to its business operations.
Investor Representations and Warranties
Each Investor represents and warrants to the Company as of the date of execution of this Agreement that:
(a) Accredited Investor Status. Each Investor, and each sub-investor or entity introduced by any lead investor, is either an accredited investor as defined under Rule 501 of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended, or a sophisticated investor with sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to evaluate the merits and risks of this investment independently or with the assistance of a qualified advisor. Investor is solely responsible for determining and verifying its own accredited or sophisticated investor status; the Company assumes no responsibility or liability for such determination and may rely conclusively on Investor’s representations in this Agreement.
(b) Investment Intent. The Investor is purchasing the Series Seed Preferred Stock for its own account for investment purposes only and not with a view to distribution or resale in violation of applicable securities laws.
(c) Risk Acknowledgment. The Investor acknowledges the speculative nature of this investment, including risks associated with early-stage companies, that this investment is solely in AIRE and excludes any interest in the FSE (including HXA) or NPE, and the potential for loss of all or part of invested capital, and represents that it is able to bear such risk.
(d) Authorization. The Investor has full legal power and authority to execute this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder, and this Agreement constitutes the valid and binding obligation of the Investor, enforceable in accordance with its terms.
(e) Tax Responsibility. Investor is solely responsible for obtaining its own tax advice regarding this investment. The Company makes no representation regarding the tax treatment or consequences of this investment to Investor.
Confidentiality
Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the terms, conditions, and all information exchanged in connection with this Agreement and shall not disclose any such information to any third party without the prior written consent of the other party, except:
(a) as required by applicable law or regulation;
(b) to each party’s legal, financial, and tax advisors who are bound by equivalent confidentiality obligations; or
(c) upon approval by a majority of the Board of Directors.
This confidentiality obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement indefinitely.
Buyback Provision
The Company may, at its sole discretion, offer to repurchase any Investor’s equity securities. Any such repurchase shall be conducted exclusively between the Company and the relevant Investor and shall require mutual written agreement on valuation and terms before becoming binding. The Company shall present a proposed valuation and buyback terms, which may differ from any prior, current, or implied terms. No Investor shall be required to accept any buyback offer. Acceptance by an Investor constitutes final and binding agreement to the valuation and terms offered, irrespective of alternative valuation methods or future valuations. No third-party valuation, appraisal, or external approval shall be required. All discussions, valuations, negotiations, and agreements related to any buyback shall be strictly confidential and shall not be disclosed to any other shareholder, investor, or third party except as required by law.
Stop Transfer
The Company may impose stop-transfer instructions on equity securities for the Stop-Transfer Period, or such longer period as required by the managing underwriter in connection with a registered public offering. The Company shall provide prompt written notice to any affected Investor upon imposition of any stop-transfer instruction, and shall promptly lift such instructions upon the expiration of the applicable period.
Indemnification
The Company shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless each Investor and its affiliates, officers, directors, partners, members, and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs arising from:
(a) any material breach by the Company of any representation, warranty, covenant, or obligation under this Agreement;
(b) any unauthorized use or mishandling of Investor information by the Company or its representatives; or
(c) any willful misconduct or fraud by the Company or its officers or directors.
Each Investor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, officers, directors, and employees from and against any losses arising from:
(a) any material breach by such Investor of its representations, warranties, or obligations under this Agreement; or
(b) any willful misconduct or misrepresentation by such Investor.
Indemnification obligations shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement indefinitely.
Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement (other than payment obligations) to the extent such delay or failure results from causes beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of war or terrorism, government action, or infrastructure or communications failures.
No General Solicitation
This Agreement and any related discussions, materials, or communications are not, and shall not be construed as, general solicitation or general advertising under Regulation D of the Securities Act. This offering is made only to persons with whom the Company or its representatives have a pre-existing substantive relationship, or as otherwise permitted under applicable securities law exemptions.
Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of Wyoming for any matter relating to injunctive or equitable relief and irrevocably waives any objection to venue, jurisdiction, or forum non conveniens.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or validity thereof, shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, with the seat and place of arbitration in Wyoming. The proceedings shall be conducted in English. The arbitral award shall be final and binding on both parties and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party reserves the right to seek immediate injunctive or other equitable relief from any court of competent jurisdiction without waiving its right to arbitration, and without the requirement of posting bond or other security. In any arbitration or litigation arising under this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs from the non-prevailing party.
Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement prior to the execution of definitive investment documents upon written notice to the other party. Termination shall not relieve any party of obligations incurred prior to the effective date of termination. The following provisions shall survive termination of this Agreement indefinitely: HXA and Affiliate Disclosure, Confidentiality, Indemnification, and Dispute Resolution and Governing Law. If both parties have not executed and delivered this Agreement along with all required supporting documents within the Agreement Expiration Period, this Agreement shall expire automatically, and neither party shall have any further obligations hereunder except as to Confidentiality and Indemnification.
General Provisions
This Agreement, together with any executed subscription agreement, capitalization table, and certificate of incorporation, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, or understandings, whether written or oral. This Agreement may not be amended except by a written instrument signed by the Company and the Preferred Majority. No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such right, and no single or partial exercise of any right shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court or arbitral tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Neither party may assign or transfer this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Either party may assign to an affiliate or in connection with a merger or acquisition provided the assignee assumes all obligations in writing and the other party receives prompt written notice. All notices shall be in writing and delivered by personal delivery, internationally recognized overnight courier with tracking, or email with confirmed receipt, and shall be effective upon receipt. Nothing in this Agreement obligates either party to proceed with any transaction, and each party reserves the right to terminate discussions at any time without liability, subject to the surviving provisions of this Agreement. The rights and remedies provided herein are cumulative and not exclusive of any other rights or remedies that a party may have at law or in equity. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by electronic means including PDF or digital signature platform shall be deemed legally binding and of full force and effect. The Company intends to file a Form D notice of exempt offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and applicable state regulators in connection with this offering of Series Seed Preferred Stock.
