Service Description
Electronic Shelf Label Program
This Service Description (this “Service Description”) sets forth the scope and deliverables related to certain services to be provided by Supplier to the customer identified as “Purchaser” under the Agreement. Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this Service Description will have the meanings provided in the Wholesale Supply and Services Agreement or the Wholesale Services Agreement, as applicable (the “Agreement”), executed by and between Supplier and Purchaser. Purchaser shall, at all times while receiving the Services, be responsible for adhering to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as well as any additional terms and conditions referenced in the Services and Equipment Order Form (“Order Form”) (including this Service Description) or otherwise provided or made available by Supplier to Purchaser, which are hereby incorporated by reference. Supplier may update this Service Description from time to time, and the then-current version of this Service Description shall apply to the Services provided hereunder.
1(a). Summary of Services. Supplier will provide services to support the implementation of digital electronic shelf labeling technology (“Electronic Shelf Labels” or “ESL(s)”), including installation, system integration, and, where set forth in the applicable Order Form, ongoing operational support for Purchaser’s retail locations, as further described in this Service Description and the Order Form (the “Services”). Purchaser shall comply with the service specific terms and conditions specified in Exhibit A attached to the Order Form, incorporated herein by reference (“Terms and Conditions”).
1(b). Scope of Services. The Services under this Service Description consist of the following ESL services set forth herein and are provided pursuant to an Order Form.
Assessment of Purchaser’s selected retail locations to provide a high-level overview of ESL functionality and define the scope of an ESL project, which may include evaluation of tag counts, label size and placement options, and fixture and infrastructure requirements.
Provide a quote for the ESL project, which may include ESL tag quantities and specifications (including size, color, and options), applicable software components, required communication gateway equipment for WiFi (to be installed by Purchaser), fixture requirements, installation services, estimated costs, and anticipated timelines.
Quotes are based on (i) the above assessment of the retail locations and installed equipment, and/or (ii) SKU or item counts by department provided by Purchaser. All quotes are dependent on the accuracy and completeness of the information provided by Purchaser and are subject to adjustment based on actual site conditions.
Services and related equipment will be ordered only following Purchaser’s written approval of the applicable quote and execution of an Order Form reflecting agreed‑upon scope, pricing, and anticipated timelines.
- Pre‑Installation Planning
Development of a pre‑installation project plan, which may include system readiness checks, verification of price load functionality, ESL display template configuration to confirm how information is displayed in collaboration with Purchaser (where applicable), and confirmation of communication gateway installation.
- Installation and Activation Services
Installation, configuration, and activation of ESLs at the selected retail locations in substantial accordance with the specifications set forth in the Order Form, including fixture tags, display and template configuration, and related installation support testing activities.
Initial training provided at the time of ESL activation for designated Purchaser personnel, which may cover ESL tag assignment procedures and activation workflows. Any additional or refresher training requested by Purchaser is subject to the scope and fees specified in the applicable Order Form.
The Services do not include Point of Sale (“POS”) pricing uploads or POS system integration. Gateway installation and configuration, pricing uploads, and pricing data management are the sole responsibility of Purchaser, and shall be performed by Purchaser or its POS provider. Supplier is not responsible or liable for any acts, omissions, errors, delays, or failures of Purchaser’s POS provider or any other third-party service provider engaged by or on behalf of Purchaser.
All services not explicitly set forth herein are excluded from the Services under this Service Description.
The options set forth in the chart below may, at Supplier’s discretion, be made available to Purchaser for inclusion in the Services, at additional cost. Only those options expressly included in an Order Form signed by the parties will be included in the Services and are subject to the additional fees and terms set forth in the applicable Order Form.
| Option(s) | Explanation |
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| Customer Performed Installation | Following an initial installation performed by Supplier, Purchaser may perform subsequent installations, subject to Purchaser submitting an Order Form with the requested hardware and equipment. Supplier is not responsible for Purchaser-performed installations. |
| Gateway installation w/in client network | Installation of communication gateways within Purchaser’s facilities and coordination of network connectivity, where requested. Responsibility for ceiling installation and network access will be confirmed in advance. |
| Pricing Data Feed Support | Support related to the pricing data feed for ESLs. Pricing updates remain the responsibility of Purchaser and Purchaser’s POS provider. Any assistance provided is subject to the scope and fees specified in the applicable Order Form. |
Purchaser shall adhere to the following obligations to receive the Services.
| Purchaser Obligation(s) | Description |
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| Acceptance | Timely review and approval of installation outcomes and any deliverables expressly identified in the applicable Order Form. |
| Systems and Data Access | Ensure that Purchaser-managed systems, pricing data, and POS systems are secure and otherwise ready to support ESL installation and activation, and that required system access and technical information are made available as reasonably necessary. |
| Scheduling | Facilitate initial training sessions for Purchaser personnel. |
| Network and Gateway Configuration | Configuration and installation of secure, continuously available communication gateways and related network infrastructure required for ESL operation. |
| Pricing Data Management | Management, accuracy, and uploading of pricing data, including coordination with Purchaser’s POS provider. |
| Scheduling and Site Access | Provide reasonable access to retail locations and coordinate installation and activation scheduling, including availability of appropriate store personnel. |
| Personnel and Coordination | Designation of appropriate Purchaser personnel or third-party providers to support installation coordination, activation activities, and ongoing operational communications. |
| Hours of Operation | 24/7 helpdesk with ticketing system |
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| Scheduled Maintenance and Support | Post‑installation support and maintenance (including troubleshooting or replacements, if requested) are offered on an as-needed basis through a third‑party service provider designated by Supplier. Support services are subject to separate fees set forth in an Order Form or otherwise agreed in writing. |
In addition to any warranty disclaimers or liability limitations set forth elsewhere in the Agreement, (a) Supplier does not make any warranties regarding, and Supplier is not responsible or liable for, any acts, omissions, errors, delays, defects, or failures of Purchaser or Purchaser’s POS systems, pricing data, network infrastructure, communication gateways, end users, or third‑party service providers; (b) Supplier does not guarantee any particular results arising from or related to the Services or any designs, configurations, recommendations, or other deliverables provided by Supplier hereunder, and (c) Supplier’s performance hereunder is dependent on the receipt of (and Purchaser shall ensure the timely provision of) accurate and complete information, materials, system access, and coordination from Purchaser and any applicable third-party service providers, and any failure by Purchaser or such third parties to provide the foregoing shall not constitute a breach by Supplier and may, at Supplier’s option, result in adjustments to the schedule, scope, or fees for the Services.