License to Operate a Kiosk Agreement made on the ___ day of __________, 20___, between and __________, Inc.,
a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of ______________, with its
principal office located at _______________________ (street address, city, county, state, zip
code), referred to herein as Licensor, and _______________ of _____________________ (street
address, city, county, state, zip code), referred to herein as Licensee., In consideration of the mutual benefits and obligations set forth in this agreement, the parties
agree as follows:
I.Grant of License and Location of Kiosk
Licensor grants to Licensee a license to sell certain products as described in Section VI
of this agreement, in the ____________________ (e.g., the ______________ Mall located at
street address, city, county, state, zip code) herein referred to as the Mall, for the Term as
defined in Section II of this agreement. The location where Licensee is permitted to display its
products is space in the Mall, as shown in the partial floor plan attached hereto as Exhibit A
(Space), or as determined by Licensor in its sole discretion, and is subject to change on
Licensor's request at any time.
II. Term of License
The Term of this license shall commence on ___________ (date) and terminate on
_______________ (date). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section X of
this agreement, this agreement is cancelable at Licensor's sole discretion, for any reason, or for no reason, by giving Licensee _____ days prior written notice.
III.Expiration or Termination of License and Liquidated Damages
On the expiration or termination of this license, Licensee must surrender to Licensor that
portion of the Mall where Licensee was allowed to display merchandise in as good condition as
originally received, normal wear and tear excepted. Licensor and Licensee agree that it would be
difficult and impractical to fix damages due Licensor in the event of early termination by
Licensee, and Licensee agrees to pay liquidated damages of $___________, which shall be due
on written notice from Licensor.
IV.Periodic Payments
Licensee will pay for the license the sum of $ _______ per month, plus _____% of gross
sales (as defined in this agreement). Payments are due on or before the ___day of each month
beginning the ____ day of ________, 2006. The term gross sales is defined to mean the total
amount in dollars of the actual sales price, whether for cash or on credit or partly for cash and
partly on credit, of all sales of merchandise and services, and all other receipts of business
conducted pursuant to this license and all deposits not refunded to purchasers and all orders
taken in whether or not those orders are filled elsewhere and receipts or sales by any or from the
mall. Gross sales shall not, however, include any sums collected and paid out by Licensee for
any sales or retail excise tax imposed by any duly constituted governmental authority, nor shall
they include any exchange of goods or merchandise between the stores of Licensee where such
exchange of merchandise is made solely for the purpose of consummating a sale and not for the
purpose of consummating a sale which has been made at, in or from the mall or for the purpose
of depriving Licensor of the benefit of a sale which otherwise would be made at, in or from the
Mall nor the amount of returns to shippers or manufacturers, nor the amount of any cash or credit
refund made on any sale, nor sales of fixtures which are not a part of Licensee's stock in trade.
Each sale on installment or credit shall be made irrespective of the time when Licensee may
receive payment from Licensee's customer. No deduction shall be made from gross sales for any
franchise, income or gross receipts taxes, or for any other taxes based on the income of Licensee.
Licensee is required to report in writing to Licensor's designated representatives all sales made
during the previous week before ______________ (time) on _______________ (day) of each
week. Licensee shall utilize cash registers equipped with sealed continuous totals to record all
gross sales.
V.Advertising and Promotion Fee
Licensee agrees to pay Licensor, in addition to the periodic payments specified above, a
sum of $_________ per month on or before the first day of each month. This amount shall be
used for the advertising and promotion of the Mall in such a manner as Licensor in its sole
discretion deems advisable. Licensee agrees to participate in all joint advertising or promotion
planned by Licensor.
VI.Products Permitted to be Sold
Licensee shall be entitled to sell at retail ________________________________(describe
products), and no other products. Licensee agrees that the use of this license for this purpose
shall be narrowly construed. Licensee also agrees that violation of this provision, in addition to
any other remedy available to Licensor, is an action which is not only compensable by money
damages, but by equitable relief to enjoin such violation. VII.Displays, Fixtures and Utilities Licensee shall provide, at its sole cost and expense, all displays and fixtures to be used by
Licensee in the Mall. Prior to installation of such displays and fixtures, Licensee shall submit to
Licensor plans, drawings and/or photographs, including dimensions, colors, materials and
requisite utility demand loads, if any, for approval by Licensor. Licensee shall not bring any
merchandise or displays onto or into the Mall prior to receiving Licensor's written approval.
Licensee will pay all charges for gas, water, sewer, waste removal, electricity, telephone and
other utility services used in the licensed premises during the term. If any such charges are not
paid when due, Licensor may pay the same, and any amount so paid by Licensor shall thereupon
become due to Licensor from Licensee as additional rent. Licensor shall not be responsible for
any interruption in utility service.
VIII.Compliance with Rules, Regulations and Ordinances
Licensee will comply with all rules, regulations, and ordinances of governmental
authorities having jurisdiction over the license, insofar as any of such rules, regulations, and
ordinances pertain to the manner in which Licensee shall use the license.
IX.Nonassignability and Nontransferability
Licensee may not assign or transfer this license nor sublet the licensed premises, in whole
or in part.
X.Events of Default
The occurrence of any of the following will constitute an event of default hereunder: A. Failure of Licensee to commence business within the time period specified in
Section II.B. Discontinuance by Licensee of the conduct of its business in the licensed
premises. C. The filing of a petition by or against Licensee for adjudication as a bankrupt or
insolvent, or for its reorganization or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee of
Licensee's property; an assignment by Licensee for the benefit of creditors; or the taking
possession of the property of Licensee by any governmental office or agency pursuant to
statutory authority for the dissolution or liquidation of Licensee.D. Failure of Licensee to pay when due any installment of rent or any other sums
required to be paid by Licensee.E. Vacation or desertion of Space or permitting the same to be empty and
unoccupied.F.Licensee's removal or attempt to remove, or manifesting an intention to remove
Licensee's goods or property from or out of Space otherwise than in the ordinary and
usual course of business without having first paid and satisfied Licensor for all rent which
may become due during the entire term of this License.G. Failure of Licensee to perform any other covenant or condition of this license.
XI.Rights of Licensor on Default of Licensee
If Licensee is in default as defined in Section X of this license, Licensor, in addition to all
the rights and remedies granted under the laws of the State of ________and not as a limitation
thereof, will have any or all of the following rights:A.To re-enter and remove all persons and property from Space, and such property
may be removed and stored in a public warehouse or elsewhere at the cost of and for the
account of Licensee, all without service of notice or resort to legal process and without
being deemed guilty of trespass, or becoming liable for any loss or damage which may be
occasioned.B. To elect to declare the entire minimum rent for the balance of the Term due and
payable forthwith. In addition thereto, there shall be due and payable for each remaining
year of the term of this license, and pro rata for any part of a year, the yearly average of
the percentage rent paid by Licensee on the gross sales in Space from the commencement
of this Licensee to the end of the license year next preceding the date of the termination
of this license by Licensor.
C.To terminate the License and relet for account of Licensor or Licensee. D.Except as to a default under Paragraph C of Section X, Licensor will have the
right, at its option, to collect not only the minimum rent provided for in this agreement,
but additional rent for each day of default equal to ___% of the monthly minimum
rent as compensation to Licensor for expenses incurred as the result of Licensee's default
and not a penalty payable by Licensee . Such additional rent shall be paid by Licensee
weekly as the same occurs. E.Except as to a default under Paragraph C of Section X, Licensor shall have the
right, at its option, to require that the minimum rent be paid in semi-annual installments,
in advance, for the remainder of the term or extended term of this license, such semi-
annual rent to commence effective as of the first day of the month in which such default
by Licensee occurs.
XII. Waiver of Right of Redemption
Licensee expressly waives any and all rights of redemption granted by or under any
present or future laws of the State of __________in the event of Licensee being evicted or
dispossessed for any cause, or in the event of Licensor obtaining possession of Space, by reason
of the violation by Licensee of any of the covenants or conditions of this license, or otherwise.
XIII.Service of Notice or Demand
A.For the purpose of any notice or demand, Licensee shall be served by regular or
certified mail, addressed to Licensee at the following address: __________________ __
(street address, city, county, state, zip code) .B.For the purpose of any notice or demand, Licensor shall be served by regular or
certified mail, addressed to Licensor at the following address: ______________________ (street address, city, county, state, zip code) .
XIV.License Binding
This license will bind and inure to the benefit of the successors, assigns, heirs, executors,
administrators, and legal representatives of the parties.
XV.Miscellaneous Provisions
A.Licensee may not use any display having a signage height in excess of ___feet
and shall not have any flashing or illuminated signs. Licensee shall comply with all sign
criteria for the Mall as shown in the Mall's regulations, a copy of which is attached to this
agreement as Exhibit B and incorporated by reference. Additionally, Licensee shall not
cause obnoxious odors or untidiness and shall not involve operation of machinery which
gives off obnoxious sounds which may be heard or experienced.B.Licensee agrees not to use any display having advertising which refers to the Mall
without first obtaining Licensor's written approval.
C.Licensee agrees to leave the Mall in broom clean condition and in the condition
existing before the use of the activity or activities contemplated in this agreement.D.Prior to commencing the activity contemplated hereunder, Licensee agrees to
obtain any and all permits, licenses, and authorizations which may be required by all
governmental authorities with respect to the activity or activities contemplated hereunder.
All installations and equipment, the use thereof, and Licensee's activity or activities shall be in strict accordance with the requirements of all applicable laws, ordinances,
regulations, and Licensor's fire insurance underwriters, shall be at Licensee's sole
expense and shall only be made pursuant to plans previously approved by Licensor.
Licensee shall comply with the mall rules and regulations, as noted on Exhibit C.
Licensee agrees that a violation of these rules is a substantive breach of this license.
XVI. Waiver of Claims and Indemnification
Licensor shall not be liable for, and except for Licensor's negligence or willful
misconduct, Licensee waives all claims against all the foregoing parties for damage to personal
property sustained by Licensee, and/or any claim by any person claiming by or through Licensee
resulting from any accident or occurrence in or on the area used by Licensee from time to time or
for personal injury to Licensee, Licensee's agents, employees, officers, directors, owners, or
shareholders. This waiver includes, without limitation, merchandise and/or display materials as a
result of theft, disappearance, fire or other casualty or any other cause. Licensee shall maintain
fire and extended coverage insurance covering vandalism and malicious mischief and Licensee
shall furnish to Licensor evidence thereof prior to commencement of activities in the Mall.
Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Licensor and its respective agents and
employees from all liabilities, injuries, losses, causes, damages, costs and/or expense (including
reasonable attorney fees), (1) in respect of any injury or death of any person and/or damage to or
loss or destruction of any property while on any part of the Mall occasioned by any act or
omission of Licensee or anyone claiming by or through or under Licensee; (2) as a result of liens
performed, or caused to be performed by Licensee within the Mall; (3) as a result of any failure by the Licensee hereunder; and (4) the result of the failure to comply with any requirements or
any governmental authorities. Licensee agrees to pay on demand Licensor's expenses, including reasonable attorney
fees and court costs, incurred in enforcing this agreement or curing defaults of Licensee.
Licensee agrees not to suffer any mechanic's liens to be filed against the Mall and to discharge
any such liens by payment or bond.
XVII.Insurance
Licensee agrees to maintain during the term of this agreement, effective on the date
Licensee takes possession of the Space for the purpose of commencing Licensee's work,
insurance coverage in companies satisfactory to licensor for bodily injury, property damage, and
personal injury liability each with a limit of liability of $_____________ for each occurrence and
in the aggregate or in such greater amounts as Licensor may reasonably hereafter from time to
time advise licensee in writing, all such insurance to include Licensor as an additional insured
party.
XVIII.Entire Agreement A.This agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties and all prior
or contemporaneous oral or written agreements are merged in this agreement, and no
amendment to this license shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the parties
hereto.B.Licensee accepts Space in an as is condition . Licensee agrees that no
representations respecting the condition of Space and that no promises to decorate, alter,
repair, or improve the licensed premises have been made by Licensor, its partners,
beneficiaries, or their agents or employees to Licensee unless the same are specifically set
forth in this license. Licensee shall not attach any fixtures or articles to any portion of
Space nor shall Licensee make any alterations, additions, improvements, repairs, or
changes or perform any other work whatever in and to Space which affect the structural
components of the Mall, the mechanical or electrical system servicing Space, or the mall
or the general exterior or interior appearance of Space. On expiration or termination of
this license either by lapse of time or otherwise, Licensee agrees peaceably to surrender
Space to Licensor in broom-clean condition and in good repair, except for damage caused
by acts of God, ordinary use and wear and damage by fire or other casualty. Licensee
agrees to remove Licensee's trade fixtures on any such expiration or termination and to
repair all damage to Space or the mall caused by such removal. Licensee's failure to
remove all or part of Licensee's trade fixtures on such expiration or termination shall be
deemed an abandonment to Licensor of such trade fixtures and, if Licensor elects to
remove all or any part of such fixtures, the cost of such removal, including repairing any
damage to the premises caused by such removal and/or the cost of storage of such
fixtures, shall be paid by and be at the risk of Licensee.
XIXExculpation
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this license or in any riders or
addenda attached (collectively referred to as the license documents), it is expressly understood
and agreed by and between the parties that:A.The recourse of Licensee or its successors or assigns against Licensor with respect
to an alleged breach by or on the part of Licensor of any representation, warranty,
covenant, undertaking, or agreement contained in any of the license documents (referred
to collectively as Licensor's license undertakings) shall extend only to Licensor's interest in the real estate of which the premises demised under the license documents are a part
(here referred to as Licensor's real estate) and not to any other assets of Licensor or
Licensor's beneficiaries;B.Neither Licensor nor any of their respective directors, officers, employees, or
agents shall have any personal liability whatsoever with respect to any breach by
Licensor of any of Licensor's license undertakings; and
C.Except to the extent of Licensor's interest in Licensor's real estate, no personal
liability or personal responsibility of any sort with respect to any of Licensor's license
undertakings is assumed by, or shall at any time be asserted or enforceable against, Licensor or against any of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents,
constituent partners, beneficiaries, trustees, or representatives. XX. Mandatory Arbitration Any dispute under this agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding
arbitration of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party shall
select one arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third arbitrator so selected
shall arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by the rules of the American
Arbitration Association then in force and effect.
WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated.
_____________, INC.
________________________ By__________________________(Name of Licensee)(Name and Office in Corporation)(Attach Exhibits)