Abstract: A method for raising capital comprises the steps of generating between a first company and a second company a first agreement granting the first company an option to obligate the second company to sell a predetermined volume of equity in the first company according to a predefined price structure, during a predefined time period and generating a second agreement between the first company and a third company, wherein, under the second agreement the third company is obligated to remedy a predefined failure of the second company to fulfill its obligations under the first agreement.

Abstract: Described is a method and system for raising capital for a Company, wherein the Company files a registration with a government agency for the sale of equity in the Company, and the Company and Underwriter prepare and execute an agreement which grants the Company an option to obligate the Underwriter to sell a predetermined volume of equity in the Company according to a predefined price structure during a predefined time period. The agreement obligates the Underwriter to remedy a failure by fulfilling obligations to the Company under the agreement. When capital is needed, the Company may forward to the Underwriter a Capital Demand Notice setting forth terms for a particular sale of equity. The Underwriter may accept or reject the Capital Demand Notice based on a review of information regarding the Company and the Capital Demand Notice. Upon an occurrence of a predefined failure under the agreement, the Underwriter is obligated to remedy its failure.

Abstract: A shield member is arranged for mounting onto the sidewall portion of a bathtub, wherein the shield member includes a splash guard plate pivotally mounted to the shield member to permit securement of the splash guard plate to the wall surfaces of the surrounding bathroom in a raised orientation.