HYDROCARBON TECHNOLOGY LICENSING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CYNTECH RESEARCH & ENGINEERING, INC.
AND
CYNTECH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
This Agreement, dated November 30, 1998 by and between Cyntech Research &
Engineering, Inc., (hereafter called "Cyntech Research"), whose address is 0000
Xxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxx 000, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx 00000, and Cyntech
Technologies, Inc. (hereafter called "Cyntech"), whose address is 0000 Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx, Xxxxx 00000 to wit:
Cyntech Research is a technology and research development company which
specializes in hydrocarbon recovery technologies which utilizes proprietary and
patent pending technologies developed by Cyntech Research to recover
petrochemical feedstocks from waste rubber and plastics. The primary technology
is called "Thermal Reduction Technology."
Cyntech Technologies, Inc., is a company organized to utilize the Thermal
Reduction Technology license exclusively developed by Cyntech Research. Cyntech
will construct, manage, and market facilities utilizing the Cyntech Research
Thermal Reduction Technology.
The terms and conditions of this licensing agreement are as follows:
Technology License:
Cyntech Research hereby agrees to license to Cyntech exclusively all of the
technologies developed by Cyntech Research which will allow Cyntech to have the
capability to produce hydrocarbon petrochemical feedstock which can be sold, or
further enhance into petrochemical manufactured products such as methanol,
liquids (propane, butane, etc.).
It is furthered agreed that all technologies that would upgrade the future
plants to be built by Cyntech shall be licensed to Cyntech at no additional
charge for plant modifications. Cyntech will be solely responsible for plant
modifications as well as engineering modifications that many occur if upgraded
modifications are warranted or desired by Cyntech in existing plants.
Cyntech Research will be required to advise Cyntech that such modifications or
upgrades are available, and if such upgrades are recommended or required to
enhance the plant equipment performance or flexibility, Cyntech Research shall
supply all engineering specifications and technicians to modify any existing
plant(s). Cyntech shall be required to pay lodging, meals, and transportation to
the plant site(s) where modifications are required or recommended.
It is understood that each plant facility is a separate entity, and requires a
individual license from Cyntech Research for each location that meets the
criteria required by Cyntech research as noted in this Agreement.
Term of License:
The term of this exclusive license shall be ten (10) years, with two ten (10)
years options to renew the license agreement.
The licensing fee shall not increase at the five (5) year review and adjustment
period by more than the posted inflation rate as noted in the Consumer Price
Index maintained and reported by the U.S. Government on an annualized basis for
each year during the term of the license.
The effective date of the licensing rights period shall begin when the $500,000
license fee for Phase I for the Xxxxxxxx County, Texas plant facility is paid.
Cyntech shall have one year from the date of this agreement to commence the
construction of a plant, or close construction financing, whichever comes first.
Engineering Drawings and Data Ownership:
All engineering, technical, and proprietary data conveyed to Cyntech by Cyntech
Research shall remain the exclusive property in perpetuity. It is understood
that Cyntech Research will supply technical and engineering support and
qualified personnel to work with Cyntech plant engineers and contractors to
build each plant.
All engineering drawings utilized by Cyntech shall remain the property of
Cyntech Research and shall be safeguarded under strict privacy and
confidentially requirements at all times as instructed by Cyntech Research.
No third parties shall be authorized to review or copy any plant drawings
without explicit written approval by senior management of Cyntech Research.
Plant Permitting:
Cyntech Research shall provide technical and engineering support to Cyntech in
the permitting of each plant facility to be built, and to include attendance at
public meetings as may be required to explain the basic technology.
Cyntech Research shall also assist in the permitting of each plant with state,
local, and federal agencies as may be required.
It is understood that no information shall be filed or disclosed to state,
local, or federal officials in each plant permitting without Cyntech Research's
senior management written approval. All final decisions on permits shall rests
with Cyntech Research's senior management.
Site Locations:
Cyntech Research will assist Cyntech is identifying site locations where a
hydrocarbon recovery facility can be located based on economic criteria
previously established by Cyntech and Cyntech Research.
The final decision to locate any Cyntech facility is the sole responsibility and
authority of Cyntech Research.
Cyntech Research will assist Cyntech is developing a site selection criteria
format which shall be utilized in all preliminary proposed plant site locations.
Cyntech Research will also have the final authority to determine the final plant
design and which products shall be produced.
Licensing Fee(s): Initial
Prior to the commencement of any plant construction and prior to any
commencement of plant engineering, the following licensing fees shall be in
effect as follows:
(1) For Phase I of each plant, a $500,000 fee shall be paid to compensate
Cyntech Research in site selection, preliminary engineering, plant permitting,
public hearings, meetings with government officials, and final engineering with
Cyntech's engineers and contractors.
(2) For Phase II of each plant, a licensing fee of $250,000 shall be paid as
noted in item (1) above.
(3) For Phase III of each plant, a licensing fee of $250,000 shall be paid as
noted in item (1) above.
(4) For each additional Phase after Phase III, no additional licensing fees
shall be required.
Licensing Fee: Plant Operational
Cyntech shall pay monthly a license fee of 7% of gross income to Cyntech
research received for each plant.
Cyntech Research shall have the right to audit the records of Cyntech at any
time during normal business hours to insure compliance with this Agreement.
In the event that errors of more than $25,000 on an annual basis of non-payment
of license fees due is discovered and documented, Cyntech shall be required to
pay it Cyntech Research's auditors' fees within ninety (90) days after invoicing
by its outside auditors.
If the license underpayment fees occur more than three (3) times on an annual
basis, Cyntech Research shall be entitled to a penalty of 100% of all
underpayments in the calendar year.
The annual license fee shall be adjusted every five (5) years based on The
Consumer Price Index (CPI) maintained and reported by the U.S. Government for
each year the license has been in effect at each adjustment period.
Arbitration:
It is agreed that any disputes in this agreement shall be submitted to the
American Arbitration Association and both parties agreed to accept the finding
of any arbitration proceedings with at least three panel members present.
Each party shall be responsible for any costs associated with the arbitration
review.
The non-victorious party shall be responsible for payments of all costs incurred
by the victorious party including legal fees.
Domicile:
For purposes of this Agreement, the State of Illinois is the headquarters for
Cyntech Research for the purpose of this Agreement.
The State of Texas shall be the domicile for Cyntech.
Agreed to November 30, 1998 at Houston, Texas.
Cyntech Research & Engineering, Inc.
____________/s/_______________
Xxx Xxxxxxxxx
Vice President - Operations
Cyntech Technologies, Inc.
___________/s/________________
R. Xxxxx Xxxxx
President