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Purchasing Terms and Conditions - NAVTECH Technologies Corp. and BMW of North America Inc.


                                [BMW LETTERHEAD]


                         PURCHASING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

                   REVISED VERSION FOR NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGIES


         1.   ACCEPTANCE OF ORDER BY SUPPLIER - Acceptance of this order by
              Supplier is expressly limited to the terms and conditions
              contained in this order. Any typewritten or handwritten portions
              of this order shall supersede and cancel any contrary or
              inconsistent printed portions of this order. ANY ADDITIONAL OR
              DIFFERENT TERMS IN SUPPLIER'S INVOICES, BILLING STATEMENTS,
              ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE DEEMED TO BE MATERIAL
              AND ARE OBJECTED TO WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICIFICATION BY BUYER, and
              shall be of no force or effect unless specifically agreed to in
              writing. Any of the following acts by Supplier shall constitute
              acceptance of this order and all of its terms and conditions:
              Signing and returning a copy of this order; delivery of any of the
              goods ordered; informing Buyer in any manner of commencement of
              performance; or returning Supplier's own form of acknowledgment.
              Except as otherwise agreed in writing, all tangible property
              (excluding the NavTech Database and related software) created or
              generated specifically for Buyer in the course of Supplier's
              performance under this order, including without limitation printed
              materials, artwork, designs, concepts, plates, audiovisual
              materials, negatives, drawings, mechanicals and photographs, are
              the property of Buyer and should be so marked. Supplier
              acknowledges that Buyer is to be considered the author of such
              works, and hereby irrevocably grants to Buyer, its successors and
              assigns all rights, title and interest in such works worldwide.
              Supplier and its licensers are, and shall remain, the owners of
              the NavTech Database and any software contained in the goods
              delivered by Supplier hereunder, including any and all
              intellectual property rights with respect thereto. Except as
              expressly set forth in the End-User License Agreements provided by
              Supplier with the goods delivered hereunder, nothing stated in
              these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed to grant, assign or
              otherwise transfer any rights, title or interest in the NavTech
              Database or related software to Buyer or any third party.

         2.   PRICE AND DELIVERY - (A) Supplier shall furnish the items called
              for by this order in accordance with the prices and delivery
              schedule specified on the face of this order. If prices and/or
              delivery dates are not so stated, Supplier shall offer its lowest
              prices or best delivery dates then prevailing for the same goods
              containing the same database content, scope and coverage and, upon
              written acceptance by Buyer such prices and delivery dates shall
              be deemed to have the same force and effect as if initially
              specified on this order. All prices shall include all applicable
              taxes, except sales and use taxes which are separately shown where
              applicable. (B) Time is of the essence to the Buyer and the
              delivery schedule specified on this order must be strictly
              observed by Supplier both as to time and quantities. Buyer is not
              obligated to accept partial deliveries or excess deliveries. In
              addition to its right to terminate pursuant to Subparagraph (B) of
              Paragraph 11 (Termination), Buyer may require Supplier, at
              Supplier's sole cost and expense, to ship any of the items covered
              by this order by air or railway express or by such other means as
              may be designated by Buyer if Supplier fails to meet the specified
              delivery schedule. Acceptance by Buyer of all or part of the items
              shall not constitute a waiver by Buyer of its claims arising from
              delays in delivery.

         3.   PACKING, MARKING AND RISK OR LOSS - All items shall be
              appropriately packaged, marked and otherwise prepared in a manner
              to obtain the lowest reasonable shipping rates unless contrary
              instructions are received in writing from Buyer. Buyer's count
              will be accepted as final on all

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              shipments not accompanied by a packing slip. Supplier shall bear
              all risks of loss or damage to items covered by this order until
              delivery of items to the carrier, if transportation is F.O.B.
              Supplier, or until acceptance by Buyer, if transportation is
              F.O.B. Buyer. Supplier will hold in strict confidence during and
              after the term of this purchase order the following information,
              materials, and data that have been disclosed by Buyer to Supplier
              that are not publicly available at the time they are disclosed to
              the Supplier or are not later disclosed by the Buyer or an
              authorized third party: Any and all technical and commercial
              information, market plans, strategy, customer lists, marketing,
              surveys and pricing data relating in any way to the materials or
              services to be furnished by the Supplier. Supplier will not use
              any such confidential information for any purpose, nor disclose it
              to anyone other than Supplier personnel, without prior written
              approval from Buyer, except as is necessary to fulfill its
              obligations or perform services as provided in this purchase
              order. In addition to the foregoing, Supplier shall take such
              reasonable further steps as Buyer may direct to insure the
              protection of confidential information.

         4.   INVOICING AND PAYMENT - Invoices, together with copies of packing
              slips, must be mailed promptly in accordance with the instructions
              on the face of this order. Invoices shall be accompanied by a bill
              of lading or express receipt when appropriate. Payment of invoice
              shall not constitute acceptance of the items ordered, and shall be
              subject to appropriate adjustment for failure of Supplier to meet
              the requirements of this order.

         5.   MARKING OF GOODS - All items will be marked by Supplier in such
              manner as Buyer may specify. Any items, which for any reason, are
              not accepted by Buyer and which are marked with any trademark
              (including, without limitation any logo), both registered and
              common law, of Buyer or Beyerische Motoren Werke AG, will be
              destroyed by Supplier. In no event will Supplier deliver or sell
              any such items so marked to any third party.

         6.   INSPECTION - All items shall be subject to Buyer's final
              inspection and testing on Buyer's premises. In the event Buyer
              wishes to inspect or test any items covered by this order on
              Supplier's premises, Buyer shall give Supplier reasonable notice
              and Supplier shall provide, without additional charge, reasonable
              facilities and assistance for such inspections and tests. If the
              parties mutually and reasonably determine that any items covered
              by this order are defective or otherwise not in conformity with
              the requirements of this order, Buyer, by written notice to
              Supplier, may (a) rescind this order as to such items, (b) accept
              such items at an agreed reduction in price, (c) retain and correct
              the defects or non-conforming aspects of such items or (d) reject
              such items and require the delivery of replacements. [redacted]
              Rejected items will be returned to Supplier at Supplier's request
              and risk of loss, [redacted]. Delivery of replacements shall be
              accompanied by written notice specifying that items are
              replacements. If Supplier fails to deliver required replacements
              in accordance with a reasonable delivery date specified by Buyer,
              Buyer may terminate this order. No inspection, tests, approval or
              acceptance of items ordered shall relieve Supplier from liability
              for (1) defects or other failure to meet the requirements of this
              order, (ii) latent defects, (iii) fraud, (iv) such gross mistakes
              as may amount to fraud, or (v) failure by Supplier to meet its
              warranty obligations hereunder. The rights granted to Buyer under
              this paragraph are in addition to any other rights or remedies
              provided elsewhere in this order or by law.

         7.   CHANGES - Buyer may at any time, by written order, make changes in
              any of the following: (a) the drawings, designs and/or the
              specifications applicable to the items covered by this order, (b)
              the method of shipment and/or packing and (c) the place of
              delivery. Supplier shall be deemed to have accepted Buyer's
              proposed changes without additional costs to Buyer and without
              extension of Supplier's time for performance unless Supplier,
              within ten (10) days following receipt of Buyer's notice of
              change, notifies Buyer in writing of the need for any equitable
              adjustment in the price of the items and/or the time for
              performance.

         8.   WARRANTIES - [Redacted]


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              [redacted]

         9.   COPYRIGHTS - Supplier warrants that the NavTech Database does not
              infringe the copyrights of any third parties.

         10.  INDEMNIFICATION - Supplier and Buyer shall indemnify and hold each
              other from and against all liabilities arising out of the
              indemnifying party's negligence or failure to perform or comply
              with any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including
              liability for personal injury or product liability. In the event a
              claim is instituted by a third party, the indemnifying party
              agrees to undertake, at its expense, the defense of both parties.
              Each party agrees to cooperate fully with the other in defending
              against such claims.

         11.  TERMINATION - If Supplier or Buyer materially breaches any of the
              terms or conditions set forth herein and fails to cure such a
              breach within thirty (30) days after receiving written
              notification of such breach from the non-breaching party, the
              non-breaching party may immediately terminate this agreement upon
              further written notification to the breaching party and may
              protect its interest by any means available to it.

         12.  FORCE MAJEURE - Neither Buyer or Supplier shall be liable for any
              failure to perform in accordance with the terms of this order due
              to act of war, sabotage, strikes, fires, freight embargoes,
              floods, explosions, epidemics or other causes or events beyond the
              control and without the fault or negligence of Buyer or Supplier.
              In the event Supplier is unable to perform due to any of the
              foregoing events, Buyer shall be entitled, in addition to its
              right to, terminate pursuant to paragraph 11 (Termination), to (a)
              obtain the items covered by this order from such other sources as
              Buyer may determine for the duration of Supplier's inability to
              perform and (b) reduce pro tanto, and without any obligation to
              Supplier, the quantity of the items specified by this order.

         13.  LIABILITY RESTRICTION - NEITHER SUPPLIER NOR BUYER SHALL BE LIABLE
              OR OBLIGATED TO EACH OTHER UNDER ANY SECTION OF THESE TERMS AND
              CONDITIONS OR UNDER CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR
              OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
              INCIDENTAL, LOST PROFITS, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

              THIS LIMITATION SHALL NOT IN ANY WAY LIMIT THE OBLIGATION OF
              EITHER SUPPLIER OR BUYER TO FULLY INDEMNIFY THE OTHER WITH RESPECT
              TO THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AS PROVIDED FOR IN PARAGRAPH 10.

              [redacted]

         14.  RESTRICTIONS ON USE - The use of the copies of the NavTech
              Database delivered by Supplier hereunder shall be restricted to
              in-vehicle navigation systems manufactured by or for VDO Car
              Communication (formerly Philips Car Systems). All copies of the
              NavTech Database distributed by Buyer or its centers and
              sub-distributors shall include the End-User License Agreement
              provided by NavTech.

         15.  MISCELLANEOUS - (A) No course of dealing of Buyer nor any delay or
              omission of Buyer to exercise any right or remedy granted under
              this order shall operate as a waiver of any right of Buyer, and
              every right and remedy of Buyer provided herein shall be
              cumulative and concurrent, unless otherwise expressly provided
              herein, and shall be in addition to every other right or remedy
              provided for herein or now or hereafter existing in law or in
              equity or by statute or otherwise. (B) If any provision of this
              order is found to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable by any
              court or other judicial

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              or administrative body, such provision shall be limited to the
              extent necessary so that it will not render this order unlawful or
              otherwise unenforceable and the remaining provisions of this order
              shall remain in full force and effect. (c) This order shall be
              governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey. (d) This order
              contains the entire agreement of the parties. No claimed change,
              modification, rescission or waiver shall be binding on Buyer
              unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
              of Buyer.

NAVTECH Technologies Corporation            BMW of North America, Inc.



By: /s/ Judson Green                        By: /s/ Hans Duenzl
    -------------------------                   -----------------------------
    Its Duly Authorized Agent                   Its Duly Authorized Agent

Name:   Judson Green                        Name:    Hans Duenzl

Title:  President & CEO                     Title:   Vice President
                                                     Aftersales & Engineering

Date:    8/1/00                             Date:    7/20/00




                                            By: /s/ Laszlo Levay
                                                -----------------------------

                                            Name:    Laszlo Levay

                                            Title:   Manager, Purchasing
                                                     Domestic and International

                                            Date:    7/20/2000

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