(3) if the grantee is wholly-owned by an affiliated Entity of the named Insured, provided the affiliated Entity and the named Insured are both
<br /> wholly-owned by the same person or Entity,or
<br /> (4)if the grantee is a trustee or beneficiary of a trust created by a written instrument established by the Insured named in Schedule A for estate
<br /> planning purposes.
<br /> (ii) With regard to (A), (B), (C), and (D) reserving, however, all rights and defenses as to any successor that the Company would have had against
<br /> any predecessor Insured.
<br /> (e)"Insured Claimant".An Insured claiming loss or damage.
<br /> (f) "Knowledge" or "Known" Actual knowledge, not constructive knowledge or notice that may be imputed to an Insured by reason of the
<br /> Public Records or any other records that impart constructive notice of matters affecting the Title.
<br /> (g) "Land"- The land described in Schedule A, and affixed improvements that by law constitute real property The term "Land" does not
<br /> include any property beyond the lines of the area described in Schedule A, nor any right, title, interest, estate, or easement in abutting
<br /> streets, roads, avenues, alleys, lanes, ways, or waterways, but this does not modify or limit the extent that a right of access to and from
<br /> the Land is insured by this policy.
<br /> (h) "Mortgage"- Mortgage, deed of trust, trust deed,or other security instrument, including one evidenced by electronic means authorized by
<br /> law
<br /> (i) "Public Records" Records established under state statutes at Date of Policy for the purpose of imparting constructive notice of matters
<br /> relating to real property to purchasers for value and without Knowledge. With respect to Covered Risk 5(d), "Public Records" shall also
<br /> include environmental protection liens filed in the records of the clerk of the United States District Court for the district where the Land
<br /> is located.
<br /> 0)"Title" The estate or interest described in Schedule A.
<br /> (k) "Unmarketable Title" Title affected by an alleged or apparent matter that would permit a prospective purchaser or lessee of the Title or
<br /> lender on the Title to be released from the obligation to purchase, lease,or lend if there is a contractual condition requiring the delivery
<br /> of marketable title.
<br /> 2.CONTINUATION OF INSURANCE
<br /> The coverage of this policy shall continue in force as of Date of Policy in favor of an Insured,but only so long as the Insured retains an estate or interest
<br /> in the Land, or holds an obligation secured by a purchase money Mortgage given by a purchaser from the Insured, or only so long as the Insured shall
<br /> have liability by reason of warranties in any transfer or conveyance of the Title. This policy shall not continue in force in favor of any purchaser from the
<br /> Insured of either(i)an estate or interest in the Land,or(ii)an obligation secured by a purchase money Mortgage given to the Insured.
<br /> 3.NOTICE OF CLAIM TO BE GIVEN BY INSURED CLAIMANT
<br /> The Insured shall notify the Company promptly in writing (i) in case of any litigation as set forth in Section 5(a) of these Conditions, (ii) in case
<br /> Knowledge shall come to an Insured hereunder of any claim of title or interest that is adverse to the Title.as insured,and that might cause loss or damage
<br /> for which the Company may be liable by virtue of this policy, or (iii) if the Title, as insured, is rejected as Unmarketable Title. If the Company is
<br /> prejudiced by the failure of the Insured Claimant to provide prompt notice, the Company's liability to the Insured Claimant under the policy shall be
<br /> reduced to the extent of the prejudice.
<br /> 4.PROOF OF LOSS
<br /> In the event the Company is unable to determine the amount of loss or damage,the Company may,at its option,require as a condition of payment that the
<br /> Insured Claimant furnish a signed proof of loss. The proof of loss must describe the defect, lien, encumbrance, or other matter insured against by this
<br /> policy that constitutes the basis of loss or damage and shall state,to the extent possible,the basis of calculating the amount of the loss or damage.
<br /> 5.DEFENSE AND PROSECUTION OF ACTIONS
<br /> (a)Upon written request by the Insured, and subject to the options contained in Section 7 of these Conditions, the Company,at its own cost and without
<br /> unreasonable delay, shall provide for the defense of an Insured in litigation in which any third party asserts a claim covered by this policy adverse to
<br /> the Insured.This obligation is limited to only those stated causes of action alleging matters insured against by this policy.The Company shall have the
<br /> right to select counsel of its choice(subject to the right of the Insured to object for reasonable cause)to represent the Insured as to those stated causes
<br /> of action. It shall not be liable for and will not pay the fees of any other counsel.The Company will not pay any fees, costs,or expenses incurred by
<br /> the Insured in the defense of those causes of action that allege matters not insured against by this policy
<br /> (b)The Company shall have the right, in addition to the options contained in Section 7 of these Conditions,at its own cost,to institute and prosecute any
<br /> action or proceeding or to do any other act that in its opinion may be necessary or desirable to establish the Title, as insured, or to prevent or reduce
<br /> loss or damage to the Insured. The Company may take any appropriate action under the terms of this policy, whether or not it shall be liable to the
<br /> Insured.The exercise of these rights shall not be an admission of liability or waiver of any provision of this policy. If the Company exercises its rights
<br /> under this subsection,it must do so diligently
<br /> (c) Whenever the Company brings an action or asserts a defense as required or permitted by this policy,the Company may pursue the litigation to a final
<br /> determination by a court of competent jurisdiction,and it expressly reserves the right, in its sole discretion,to appeal any adverse judgment or order
<br /> 6.DUTY OF INSURED CLAIMANT TO COOPERATE
<br /> (a)In all cases where this policy permits or requires the Company to prosecute or provide for the defense of any action or proceeding and any appeals,the
<br /> Insured shall secure to the Company the right to so prosecute or provide defense in the action or proceeding, including the right to use, at its option,
<br /> the name of the Insured for this purpose. Whenever requested by the Company, the Insured, at the Company's expense, shall give the Company all
<br /> reasonable aid(i)in securing evidence,obtaining witnesses, prosecuting or defending the action or proceeding,or effecting settlement, and(ii)in any
<br /> other lawful act that in the opinion of the Company may be necessary or desirable to establish the Title or any other matter as insured. If the Company
<br /> is prejudiced by the failure of the Insured to furnish the required cooperation, the Company's obligations to the Insured under the policy shall
<br /> terminate, including any liability or obligation to defend, prosecute, or continue any litigation, with regard to the matter or matters requiring such
<br /> cooperation.
<br /> (b)The Company may reasonably require the Insured Claimant to submit to examination under oath by any authorized representative of the Company and
<br /> to produce for examination, inspection,and copying, at such reasonable times and places as may be designated by the authorized representative of the
<br /> Company,all records,in whatever medium maintained,including books,ledgers,checks,memoranda;correspondence,reports,e-mails,disks,
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