Legal Definitions - sole use

Sole use refers to a situation where a particular item, space, right, or resource is designated for the exclusive use of one specific person, entity, or for one specific purpose, to the exclusion of all others.

Here are some examples to illustrate this concept:

• Example 1: Rental Agreement for a Commercial Kitchen

  A small bakery signs a lease agreement for a commercial kitchen space. The contract specifies that the kitchen is for the "sole use" of the bakery during its operating hours, meaning no other food businesses or individuals are permitted to use the kitchen facilities at those times. This ensures the bakery has exclusive access to the equipment and workspace without interference from others.

• Example 2: Designated Parking Space

  In a condominium complex, a specific parking spot is assigned to Unit 302 for its "sole use." This means that only the resident of Unit 302, or their authorized guests, may park in that particular space. No other residents or visitors to the complex are legally permitted to occupy that spot, ensuring exclusive access for the designated unit.

• Example 3: Proprietary Software License

  A software company licenses its specialized data analysis program to a financial institution. The license agreement states that the software is for the "sole use" of the financial institution's internal operations. This clause prevents the financial institution from reselling the software, sublicensing it to other companies, or allowing external parties to access and use it, thereby maintaining the exclusivity of the license for the original licensee.