Escrow Agreement Draft

This document outlines the protection of the Earnest Money deposit, including specific protections for the Seller in the event of a Buyer's default during the license transfer process.

ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR EARNEST MONEY

This Escrow Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on [Date], by and among [Buyer's Legal Name] ("Buyer"), Fuji, Inc. d/b/a Captain Sparrow ("Seller"), and [Escrow Agent Name / Law Firm] ("Escrow Agent").

1. The Deposit

Simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement, Buyer shall deposit the sum of $100,000 (the "Earnest Money") with the Escrow Agent via wire transfer. The Escrow Agent agrees to hold the Earnest Money in a non-interest-bearing trust account.

2. Conditions for Disbursement to Seller

The Escrow Agent shall disburse the Earnest Money to the Seller upon the satisfaction of all the following conditions:

  • Joint written confirmation that all due diligence contingencies have been satisfied or waived.
  • Official written consent from the State of Alaska ABC Board and the Municipality of Anchorage for the transfer of the liquor license (#688) to the Buyer.
  • The occurrence of the Closing as defined in the Purchase Agreement.

3. Protection Against Buyer's Default (Seller Protection)

3.1 Buyer's Default: If the ABC Board or the Municipality of Anchorage officially denies the transfer of the liquor license due to the Buyer's negligence, misrepresentation, willful misconduct, or failure to diligently pursue the application process, the Escrow Agent shall disburse the Earnest Money in full to the Seller as liquidated damages for the Seller's lost time and expenses, and the Purchase Agreement shall be terminated.

4. Conditions for Disbursement to Buyer

The Escrow Agent shall return the Earnest Money to the Buyer only if:

  • Buyer terminates the Agreement during the due diligence period as permitted.
  • Regulatory authorities deny the transfer through no fault of the Buyer (e.g., changes in local ordinances).

5. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Alaska.

SELLER: Fuji, Inc.


By: Sirius Fujimoto
Title: President

BUYER: [Buyer Name]


By: [Authorized Signatory]
Title: [Title]