RI LICENSE AGREEMENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Many companies have questions about the rules and regulations of becoming a licensee. The information below may help
answer some of those questions. Licensees are required to adhere to all terms and conditions of the License Agreement
and all applicable Rotary International policies set forth in the Rotary Code of Policies (available for download on
www.rotary.org) This document is designed to serve only as a reference guide to answer frequently asked questions.*

LIMITATIONS
 Licensees are not permitted to solicit the Rotarian Market electronically (via e-mail) or by using the Official
Directory or other private mailing lists.
o Authorized methods of contacting Rotarians are as follows: 1) RI approved advertising, and 2) through
exhibition at RI meetings.
 None of the Rotary Marks, including the “Rotary” name can be used as a brand name
 The registration of domain names and e-mail addresses using RI’s trademarks is prohibited.
 RI’s License Agreement is non-transferable and non-assignable. If your company’s ownership changes, contact RI.
o Sublicensing (allowing another company to produce, sell and or distribute your product) is not permitted.
 Manufacturers must apply for and receive a license from RI before manufacturing any products bearing the Rotary
Marks. Type 1 manufacturers may not sell any products directly to the Rotarian Market.

RESPONSIBILITIES
 Licensee must submit all products/designs incorporating the Rotary Marks to RI for review and approval prior to
production and distribution.
 Licensees are required to report and pay royalties on a biannual basis in the format required by RI.
 Licensee must submit all marketing, advertising, and promotional materials to RI for review and approval.
 Licensee’s name must appear on all licensed merchandise or its packaging/labels.
 Licensee must take possession of all imported goods prior to distribution. FOB sales are not permitted.
 Licensees are required to sign a confidentiality agreement before using certain RI trademarks.
 Financial records, including invoice detail, must be maintained for three years and are subject to audit by RI.
 Licensees must obtain product liability insurance in the amounts provided for in the License Agreement. Additional
insurance may be required for higher risk products.
 RI is committed to the promotion and maintenance of responsible international labor practices in its licensing
system. RI licensees are responsible for adhering to responsible labor practices.
 Licensee must only use the Official Licensee logo on its promotional/advertising materials to identify itself as an
Official Licensee of RI. This logo will be e-mailed to you during Phase III of the application process.

REMEDIES
 Failure to resolve a breach of contract in the manner and time provided by RI may lead to termination of the
License Agreement.
 Damages may be assessed if a licensee breaches the License Agreement, including, but not limited to producing
and selling products not listed in the License Agreement.
 RI has the right to terminate the License Agreement at any time. Renewal of the License Agreement is at RI’s
discretion and there is no express or implied obligation to renew the License Agreement.

* The information contained in this document does not remove any obligations, covenants or requirements set forth in your License
Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency between the License Agreement and this RI License Agreement Frequently Asked Questions
document, the provisions of the License Agreement shall govern.