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Through my signature below, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the following terms during the application process and throughout my participation in the Certified South Carolina Program: The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (“SCDA”) hereby grants Applicant a revocable, limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the applicable Certified SC logo symbols (the “Marks”) in connection with the making, growing, selling, promotion, marketing, and producing of South Carolina products. This license and the right to use hereunder is effective only so long as such products meet the quality and standards of this Agreement and Applicant complies with all the terms, conditions, and reporting requirements of the Certified SC Program, or until sooner terminated hereunder. Applicant hereby agrees, as part of the application process, and throughout the duration of this Agreement, to allow SCDA to conduct farm visits upon request, with reasonable notice, and at a mutually agreeable time. Applicant represents, covenants, and agrees that it will use the Marks only in the form and manner approved by SCDA. The Marks shall only be used on products identified herein and kept on file with SCDA. Changes to Applicant’s business model, method of sale (i.e., wholesale or retail), or the introduction of a new product category will require re-application for permission to use the Marks. Alterations made to any identified products will require reapplication for permission to use the Marks. Applicant understands the Marks may only be used on labels or packaging of approved South Carolina grown, processed, or manufactured products. By submission of this survey, Applicant acknowledges and agrees that the nature and quality of Applicant’s products, branding, marketing initiatives, and online presence (including but not limited to blogs, websites, Instagram accounts, Facebook accounts, and other social media accounts) shall conform to any standards which may be set from time to time by SCDA. Applicant further acknowledges that the Certified South Carolina Marks are not to be used in any derogatory, scornful, derisive, or disparaging manner, in parody, or in connection with content that, at the discretion of SCDA, does not portray an image or connotation consistent with that desired by SCDA. In the event SCDA determines, at its sole discretion, that Applicant has failed to meet such standards, SCDA reserves the right to revoke Applicant’s use of the Marks immediately. This license and the right to use the Marks is effective only so long as such products meet applicable regulatory safety and compliance standards. Applicant must ensure that all that all products that bear the Marks are in and remain in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to food safety and labeling laws and regulations. Applicant acknowledges this Certified SC Program does not replace the state and federal regulatory and inspection requirements and participation in the Certified SC Program, alone, does not ensure that an applicant can legally sell his or her product. Applicant agrees to only utilize the Marks on top-quality products. No culls or second quality products may bear the Marks. Applicant agrees to immediately discontinue the use of Marks on items that, as determined by SCDA, do not conform to the Certified South Carolina Program Standards, upon written notification from SCDA. SCDA reserves the right to revoke Applicant’s use of the Marks immediately in case of abuse of the Marks. Upon revocation of Applicant’s license or termination of this Agreement, all rights and privileges herein granted to Applicant shall cease and terminate and Applicant shall immediately cease to use the Marks in any manner whatsoever and no products, containers, packaging, labels advertising or publicity material bearing the Marks shall be sold or otherwise publicly distributed. Unauthorized use after revocation of Applicant’s license or termination of this Agreement may result in liability and prosecution under Federal Trademark Law. Applicant agrees the Marks do not constitute any type of endorsement by either SCDA or the State of South Carolina. Applicant further agrees to abide by the terms and conditions for the reproduction and use of the logo as provided in the “Certified South Carolina Style Manual.” Please allow 2 weeks for processing, provided a complete application is submitted.