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EXHIBIT 10.56
FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE is made and entered into on April 26, 2000
between EFAX.COM, a Delaware corporation, Tenant and Patterson Associates, LLC,
Landlord, with reference to the following facts:
RECITALS:
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WHEREAS Landlord has lease approximately 5,168 square feet at the property
known as 5385 Hollister Avenue, a portion of Building 1, to Tenant pursuant to
that certain lease {"Lease") dated February 3, 2000.
WHEREAS, Tenant and Landlord desire to expand the space covered by the
Lease by approximately 781 square feet. The adjusted area of the premises is
5,949 square feet and is further depicted by cross-hatching on Exhibit B
attached hereto and made a part hereof.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the benefits to be
derived by both parties hereto and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipts and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the parties
hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, Tenant and Landlord hereby agree
the Lease shall incorporate the following offices, with terms, as follows:
Commencement
Date Offices Square Feet Monthly Rent Total Monthly Rent
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Existing Existing 5,168 $6,031.06 $6,031.06
1/1/00 C132 & C128 503 $ 589.00 $6,620.06
4/16/00 C124 & C129 278 $ 325.00 $6,945.06
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5,949
Lessor and Lessee agree that this Amendment and the Lease constitute all
agreements between the parties. In the event of a discrepancy between the Lease
and the terms of this Amendment, the terms of this Amendment shall prevail.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Lessee and Lessor have executed this Amendment as
of the date first written above.
LESSOR
Patterson Associates, LLC
by: /s/ Jeffrey C. Bermant
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Name: Jeffrey C. Bermant
Title: Manager
LESSEE
eFax.com
by: /s/ Michael Crandell
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Name: Michael Crandell
Title: Exec. V.P. Technology
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