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COMMITMENTS a) Consulting agreements: The directors of the Company executed consulting agreements with the company on the following terms: Effective January 1, 2013, SDI executed an agreement with a company in which a director, Allen Ezer, has an interest in, for a period of two years to pay compensation of $8,500 per month with a 5% increase on the first anniversary date for services rendered. Either party may terminate the consulting agreement by giving 30 days written notice. Agreement with the Chief Executive Officer Greg Sullivan to pay compensation of $12,000 per month, with an annual 5% increase and a car allowance of $600 per month. The agreement expires on December 31, 2016. The monthly remuneration will increase with accomplishment of milestones. The agreement may be terminated with mutual consent or by the Chief Executive Officer giving three weeks notice. Effective October 4, 2012, SDI executed an agreement with a company in which the Chief Operating Officer Dean Thrasher has an interest in, for a period of two years which expires on September 30, 2014 for services rendered. The total consulting fees are estimated at $480,000 for the two year period. SDI expensed $240,000 during the year ended November 30, 2013. The company may also accept common shares at $0.45 per common share in lieu of cash. As of November 30, 2013, the company has not exercised its right to accept this compensation in shares. Effective January 1, 2013, SDI executed an agreement with a non-related consultant to pay compensation of $7,000 per month. The consultant is to assist with sales initiatives, demos and participate in trade shows. The agreement is for a period of one year. Either party may terminate the consulting agreement by giving 30 days written notice. Effective January 1, 2013, SDI executed an agreement with a non-related consultant to pay compensation of $7,000 per month. The consultant is to assist with sales initiatives, demos and participate in trade shows. The agreement is for a period of one year. Either party may terminate the consulting agreement by giving 30 days written notice. Effective November 1, 2013, SDI executed an agreement with a non-related consultant to pay compensation of $10,000 per month. The consultant has agreed to act as a corporate advisor to assist in the development of strategies and tactics to improve the Company’s external communication of its corporate strategy and asset value. The agreement is for a period of six months. Either party may terminate the consulting agreement by giving 15 days written notice. Effective November 1, 2013, SDI executed an agreement with a non-related consultant to pay compensation of $5,000 per month. The consultant has agreed to provide corporate markets advisory services The agreement is for a period of a minimum of three months and will continue unless otherwise terminated by either party by giving 30 days written notice. b) The Company has commitments for leasing office premises in Oakville, Ontario, Canada to April 30, 2018 at a rent of Canadian $6,399 per month. c) The Company has commitments for leasing office premises in Tampa, Florida, USA to June 30, 2014 at a rent of $1,418 per month. CONTINGENCIES In November of 2013, a former officer filed a suit against the Company in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Province of Ontario) seeking, among other things, $60,000 in damages for wrongful dismissal, damages of $35,000 on account of vacation pay and damages to be determined for out of pocket expenses, breach of contract, unjust enrichment and loss of business opportunity. Management of the Company believes this suit is without merit and the Company intends to vigorously defend against the suit and as such no provision for any potential payment has been expensed. |