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	CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION
OF REALTORS
Date (For reference only): June 21, 2007
Floit Properties, Inc. (“Landlord”) and
Novint Technologies, Inc. (“Tenant”) agree as follows:
1.PROPERTY: Landlord rents to Tenant and Tenant rents from Landlord, the real property and improvements described as:
3565 7th Avenue, Ground Floor, Appx. 1600 sq. ft., San Diego, CA 92103 (“Premises”), which
comprise approximately% of the total square footage of rentable space in the entire property. See exhibitfor a further
description of the Premises.
2.TERM: The term shall be for 2years and 0 months, beginning on (date) August 1, 2007 (“Commencement Date”), (Check A or B):
qA. Lease: and shall terminate on (date) July 31, 2009at 5:00 q AM x PM.
Any holding over after the term of this agreement expires, with Landlord’s consent, shall create a month-to-month tenancy that either party may terminate as specified in paragraph 2B. Rent shall be at a rate equal to the rent for the immediately preceding month, payable in advance. All other terms and conditions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
qB. Month-to-month: and continues as a month-to-month tenancy. Either party may terminate the tenancy by giving written notice to the other at
least 30 days prior to the intended termination date, subject to any applicable local laws. Such notice may be given on any date.
qC. RENEWAL OR EXTENSION TERMS: See attached addendum
3. BASE RENT:
A. Tenant agrees to pay Base Rent at the rate of (CHECK ONE ONLY:)
q(1) $  per month, for the term of the agreement.
q (2) $  per month, for the first 12 months of the agreement. Commencing with the 13th month, and upon expiration of
each 12 months thereafter, rent shall be adjusted according to any increase in the U.S. Consumer Price Index of the Bureau of Labor
Statistics of the Department of Labor for All Urban Consumers (“CPI”) for
(the city nearest the location of the Premises), based on the following formula: Base Rent will be multiplied by the most current CPI preceding the first calendar month during which the adjustment is to take effect, and divided by the most recent CPI preceding the Commencement Date. In no event shall any adjusted Base Rent be less than the Base Rent for the month immediately preceding the adjustment. If the CPI is no longer published, then the adjustment to Base Rent shall be based on an alternate index tha
t most closely reflects the CPI.
x (3) $ 4,040.00 per month for the period commencing August 1, 2007 and ending July 31, 2008and
$ 4,181.40 per month for the period commencing August 1, 2007 and ending July 31, 2009 and
$  per month for the period commencing and endingand
(4)In accordance with the attached rent schedule.
(5)Other:
B.Base Rent is payable in advance on the 1st (q ___) day of each calendar month, and is delinquent on the next day.
C.If Commencement Date falls on any day other than the first day of the month, Base Rent for the first calendar month shall be prorated based on a
30-day period. If Tenant has paid one full month’s Base Rent in advance of Commencement Date, Base Rent for the second calendar month shall
be prorated based on a 30-day period.
4. RENT:
A.Definition: (“Rent”) shall mean all monetary obligations of Tenant to Landlord under the terms of this agreement, except security deposit.
B.Payment: Rent shall be paid to (Name) Floit Properties, Inc. at (address)
3565 7th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 or at any other
location specified by Landlord in writing to Tenant.
C.Timing: Base Rent shall be paid as specified in paragraph 3. All other Rent shall be paid within 30 days after Tenant is billed by Landlord.
5. EARLY POSSESSION: Tenant is entitled to possession of the Premises on 7 days prior to lease commencement.
If Tenant is in possession prior to the Commencement
 Date, during this time (i) Tenant is not obligated to pay Base Rent, and (ii) Tenant q is q is not obligated to pay Rent other than Base Rent. Whether or not Tenant is obligated to pay Rent prior to Commencement Date, Tenant is obligated to comply with all other terms of this agreement.
6. SECURITY DEPOSIT:
A.Tenant agrees to pay Landlord $ 4,040.00 as a security deposit. Tenant agrees not to hold Broker responsible for its return.
(IF CHECKED:) q If Base Rent increases during the term of this agreement, Tenant agrees to increase security deposit by the same proportion as
the increase in Base Rent.
B.All or any portion of the security deposit may be used, as reasonably necessary, to: (i) cure Tenant’s default in payment of Rent, late charges, non-sufficient funds (“NSF”) fees, or other sums due; (ii) repair damage, excluding ordinary wear and tear, caused by Tenant or by a guest or licensee of Tenant; (iii) broom clean the Premises, if necessary, upon termination of tenancy; and (iv) cover any other unfulfilled obligation of Tenant. SECURITY DEPOSIT SHALL NOT BE USED
 BY TENANT IN LIEU OF PAYMENT OF LAST MONTH’S RENT. If all or any portion of the security deposit is used during tenancy, Tenant agrees to reinstate the total security deposit within 5 days after written notice is delivered to Tenant. Within 30 days after Landlord receives possession of the Premises, Landlord shall: (i) furnish Tenant an itemized statement indicating the amount of any security deposit received and the basis for its disposition, and (ii) return any remaining portion
of security deposit to Tenant. However, if the Landlord’s only claim upon the security deposit is for unpaid Rent, then the remaining portion of the security deposit, after deduction of unpaid Rent, shall be returned within 14 days after the Landlord receives possession.
C.No interest will be paid on security deposit, unless required by local ordinance.
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	Property Address: 3565 7th Avenue, Ground Level, San Diego, CA 92103 Date June 21, 2007

	7. PAYMENTS:
PAYMENT
TOTAL DUE RECEIVED BALANCE DUEDUE DATE
A.Rent: FromTo $ 4040.00 $ $ 4040.00 August 1, 2007
DateDate
B.Security Deposit $ 4040.00 $ $ 4040.00 July 6, 2007
C. Other: Utilities $ 200.00 $ $ 200.00 August 1, 2007___Category
D. Other: $ $ $ ___
Category
E.Total: $ 8,280.00 $ $8,280.00

	8. PARKING: Tenant is entitled to 6 unreserved and reserved vehicle parking spaces. The right
to parking x is q is not included in the Base Rent charged pursuant to paragraph 3. If not included in the Base Rent, the parking rental fee shall be an additional $  per month. Parking space(s) are to be used for parking operable motor vehicles, except for trailers, boats,
campers, buses or trucks (other than pick-up trucks). Tenant shall park in assigned space(s) only. Parking space(s) are to be kept clean. Vehicles leaking oil, gas or other motor vehicle fluids shall not be parked in parking spaces or on the Premises. Mechanical work or storage of inoperable vehicles is not allowed in parking space(s) or elsewhere on the Premises. No overnight parking is permitted.
9. ADDITIONAL STORAGE: Storage is permitted as follows:
The right to additional storage space q is q is not included in the Base Rent charged pursuant to paragraph 3. If not included in Base Rent,
storage space shall be an additional $  per month. Tenant shall store only personal property that Tenant owns, and shall not
store property that is claimed by another, or in which another has any right, title, or interest. Tenant shall not store any improperly packaged food or perishable goods, flammable materials, explosives, or other dangerous or hazardous material. Tenant shall pay for, and be responsible for, the clean-up of any contamination caused by Tenant’s use of the storage area.
10. LATE CHARGE; INTEREST; NSF CHECKS: Tenant acknowledges that either late payment of Rent or issuance of a NSF check may cause Landlord to incur costs and expenses, the exact amount of which are extremely difficult and impractical to determine. These costs may include, but are not limited to, processing, enforcement and accounting expenses, and late charges imposed on Landlord. If any installment of Rent due from Tenant is not received by Landlord within 5 calendar days after date due, or if a check is re
turned NSF, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, respectively, $150.00 as late charge, plus 10% interest per annum on the delinquent amount and $25.00 as a NSF fee, any of which shall be deemed additional Rent. Landlord and Tenant agree that these charges represent a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs Landlord may incur by reason of Tenant’s late or NSF payment. Any late charge, delinquent interest, or NSF fee due shall be paid with the current installment of Rent. Landlord’s acceptance of any lat
e charge or NSF fee shall not constitute a waiver as to any default of Tenant. Landlord’s right to collect a Late Charge or NSF fee shall not be deemed an extension of the date Rent is due under paragraph 4, or prevent Landlord from exercising any other rights and remedies under this agreement, and as provided by law.
11. CONDITION OF PREMISES: Tenant has examined the Premises and acknowledges that Premise is clean and in operative condition, with the
following exceptions: tenant improvements are currently under construction
Items listed as exceptions shall be dealt with in the following manner: tenant to have walk-thru prior to taking possession, outstanding improvements to be completed within 10 business days
12.ZONING AND LAND USE: Tenant accepts the Premises subject to all local, state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances (“Laws”). Landlord makes no representations or warranty that Premises are now or in the future will be suitable for Tenant’s use. Tenant has made its own investigation regarding all applicable Laws.
13.TENANT OPERATING EXPENSES: Tenant agrees to pay for all utilities and services directly billed to Tenant. Not applicable.
14.PROPERTY OPERATING EXPENSES:
A. Tenant agrees to pay its proportionate share of Landlord’s estimated monthly property operating expenses, including but not limited to, common area maintenance, consolidated utility and service bills, insurance, and real estate taxes, based on the ratio of the square footage of the
 Premises to the total square footage of the rentable space in the entire property. Tenant agrees to pay monthly utility and service bills for the space in the amount of $200 for the term of the lease.
OR B. q (If checked) Paragraph 14 does not apply.
15.USE: The Premises are for the sole use as office space & light laboratory use. No other use is permitted without Landlord’s prior written consent. If any use by Tenant causes an increase in the premium on Landlord’s existing property insurance, Tenant shall pay for the increased cost. Tenant will comply with all Laws affecting its use of the Premises.
16.RULES/REGULATIONS: Tenant agrees to comply with all rules and regulations of Landlord (and, if applicable, Owner’s Association) that are at any time posted on the Premises or delivered to Tenant. Tenant shall not, and shall ensure that guests and licensees of Tenant do not, disturb, annoy, endanger, or interfere with other tenants of the building or neighbors, or use the Premises for any unlawful purposes, including, but not limited to, using, manufacturing, selling, storing, or transporting illicit
 drugs or other contraband, or violate any law or ordinance, or committing a waste or nuisance on or about the Premises.
17.MAINTENANCE:
A.Tenant OR x (If checked, Landlord) shall professionally maintain the Premises including heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and water systems, if any, and keep glass, windows and doors in operable and safe condition. Unless Landlord is checked, if Tenant fails to maintain the Premises, Landlord may contract for or perform such maintenance, and charge Tenant for Landlord’s cost.
B.Landlord ORD (If checked, Tenant) shall maintain the roof, foundation, exterior walls, common areas and
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	Property Address: 3565 7th Avenue, Ground Level, San Diego, CA 92103 Date June 21, 2007

	18.ALTERATIONS: Tenant shall not make any alterations in or about the Premises, including installation of trade fixtures and signs, without Landlord’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any alterations to the Premises shall be done according to Law and with required permits. Tenant shall give Landlord advance notice of the commencement date of any planned alteration, so that Landlord, at its option, may post a Notice of Non-Re
sponsibility to prevent potential liens against Landlord’s interest in the Premises. Landlord may also require Tenant to provide Landlord with lien releases from any contractor performing work on the Premises.
19.GOVERNMENT IMPOSED ALTERATIONS: Any alterations required by Law as a result of Tenant’s use shall be Tenant’s responsibility. Landlord shall be responsible for any other alterations required by Law.
20.ENTRY: Tenant shall make Premises available to Landlord or Landlord’s agent for the purpose of entering to make inspections, necessary or agreed repairs, alterations, or improvements, or to supply necessary or agreed services, or to show Premises to prospective or actual purchasers, tenants, mortgagees, lenders, appraisers, or contractors. Landlord and Tenant agree that 24 hours notice (oral or written) shall be reasonable and sufficient notice. In an emergency, Landlord or Landlord’s represent
ative may enter Premises at any time without prior notice.
21.SIGNS: Tenant authorizes Landlord to place a FOR SALE sign on the Premises at any time, and a FOR LEASE sign on the Premises within the 90 (or q) day period preceding the termination of the agreement.
22.SUBLETTING/ASSIGNMENT: Tenant shall not sublet or encumber all or any part of Premises, or assign or transfer this agreement or any interest in it, without the prior written consent of Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Unless such consent is obtained, any subletting, assignment, transfer, or encumbrance of the Premises, agreement, or tenancy, by voluntary act of Tenant, operation of law, or otherwise, shall be null and void, and, at the option of Landlord, terminate this agreement. Any
proposed sublessee, assignee, or transferee shall submit to Landlord an application and credit information for Landlord’s approval, and, if approved, sign a separate written agreement with Landlord and Tenant. Landlord’s consent to any one sublease, assignment, or transfer, shall not be construed as consent to any subsequent sublease, assignment, or transfer, and does not release Tenant of Tenant’s obligation under this agreement.
23.POSSESSION: If Landlord is unable to deliver possession of Premises on Commencement Date, such date shall be extended to the date on which possession is made available to Tenant. However, the expiration date shall remain the same as specified in paragraph 2. If Landlord is unable to’ deliver possession within 60 (or 30 ) calendar days after agreed Commencement Date, Tenant may terminate this agreement by giving written notice to Landlord, and shall be refunded all Rent and security deposit paid.
24.TENANT’S OBLIGATIONS UPON VACATING PREMISES: Upon termination of agreement, Tenant shall: (i) give Landlord all copies of all keys or opening devices to Premises, including any common areas; (ii) vacate Premises and surrender it to Landlord empty of all persons and personal property; (iii) vacate all parking and storage spaces; (iv) deliver Premises to Landlord in the same condition as referenced in paragraph 11; (v) clean Premises; (vi) give written notice to Landlord
of Tenant’s forwarding address; and, (vi)
All improvements installed by Tenant, with or without Landlord’s consent, become the property of Landlord upon termination. Landlord may nevertheless require Tenant to remove any such improvement that did not exist at the time possession was made available to Tenant.
25.BREACH OF CONTRACT/EARLY TERMINATION: In event
 Tenant, prior to expiration of this agreement, breaches any obligation in this agreement, abandons the premises, or gives notice of tenant’s intent to terminate this tenancy prior to its expiration, in addition to any obligations established by paragraph 24, Tenant shall also be responsible for lost rent, rental commissions, advertising expenses, and painting costs necessary to ready Premises for re-rental. Landlord may also recover from Tenant: (i) the worth, at the time of award, of the unpaid
Rent that had been earned at the time of termination; (ii) the worth, at the time of award, of the amount by which the unpaid Rent that would have been earned after expiration until the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss the Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; and (iii) the worth, at the time of award, of the amount by which the unpaid Rent for the balance of the term after the time of award exceeds the amount of such rental loss that Tenant proves could be reasonab
ly avoided. Landlord may elect to continue the tenancy in effect for so long as Landlord does not terminate Tenant’s right to possession, by either written notice of termination of possession or by reletting the Premises to another who takes possession, and Landlord may enforce all Landlord’s rights and remedies under this agreement, including the right to recover the Rent as it becomes due.
26.DAMAGE TO PREMISES: If, by no fault of Tenant, Premises are totally or partially damaged or destroyed by fire, earthquake, accident or other casualty, Landlord shall have the right to restore the Premises by repair or rebuilding. If Landlord elects to repair or rebuild, and is able to complete such restoration within 90 days from the date of damage, subject to terms of this paragraph, this agreement shall remain in full force and effect. If Landlord is unable to restore the Premises within this time
, or if Landlord elects not to restore, then either Landlord or Tenant may terminate this agreement by giving the other written notice. Rent shall be abated as of the date of damage. The abated amount shall be the current monthly Base Rent prorated on a, 30-day basis. If this agreement is not terminated, and the damage is not repaired, then Rent shall be reduced based on the extent to which the damage interferes with Tenant’s reasonable use of Premises. If damage occurs as a result of an act of Tenant
or Tenant’s guests, only Landlord shall have the right of termination, and no reduction in Rent shall be made.
27.HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Tenant shall not use, store, generate, release or dispose of any hazardous material on the Premises or the property of which the Premises are part. However, Tenant is permitted to make use of such materials that are required to be used in the normal course of Tenant’s business provided that Tenant complies with all applicable Laws related to the hazardous materials. Tenant is responsible for the cost of removal and remediation, or any clean-up of any contamination caused by Tena
nt.
28.CONDEMNATION: If all or part of the Premises is condemned for public use, either party may terminate this agreement as of the date possession is given to the condemner. All condemnation proceeds, exclusive of those allocated by the condemner to Tenant’s relocation costs and trade fixtures, belong to Landlord.
29.INSURANCE: Tenant’s personal property, fixtures, equipment, inventory and vehicles are not insured by Landlord against loss or damage due to fire, theft, vandalism, rain, water, criminal or negligent acts of others, or any other cause. Tenant is to carry Tenant’s own property insurance to protect Tenant from any such loss. In addition, Tenant shall carry liability insurance in an amount of not less than $ 1,000,000.00 . Tenant’s liability insurance shall name Landlord and Landlord’s a
gent as additional insured. Tenant, upon Landlord’s request, shall provide Landlord with a certificate of insurance establishing Tenant’s compliance. Landlord shall m
aintain liability insurance insuring Landlord, but not Tenant, in an amount of at least $ 2,000,000.00 , plus property insurance in an amount sufficient to cover the replacement cost of the property. Tenant is advised to carry business interruption insurance in an amount at least sufficient to cover Tenant’s complete rental obligation to Landlord. Landlord is advised to obtain a policy of rental loss insurance. Both Landlord and Tenant release each other, and waive their respective rights to subrogatio
n against each other, for loss or damage covered by insurance.
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	30.TENANCY STATEMENT (ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE): Tenant shall execute and return a tenancy statement (estoppel certificate), delivered to Tenant by Landlord or Landlord’s agent, within 3 days after its receipt. The tenancy statement shall acknowledge that this agreement is unmodified and in full force, or in full force as modified, and state the modifications. Failure to comply with this requirement: (i) shall be deemed Tenant’s acknowledgment t
hat the tenancy statement is true and correct, and may be relied upon by a prospective lender or purchaser; and (ii) may be treated by Landlord as a material breach of this agreement. Tenant shall also prepare, execute, and deliver to Landlord any financial statement (which will be held in confidence) reasonably requested by a prospective lender or buyer.
31.LANDLORD’S TRANSFER: Tenant agrees that the transferee of Landlord’s interest shall be substituted as Landlord under this agreement. Landlord will be released of any further obligation to Tenant regarding the security deposit, only if the security deposit is returned to Tenant upon such transfer, or if the security deposit is actually transferred to the transferee. For all other obligations under this agreement, Landlord is released of any further liability to Tenant, upon Landlord’s trans
fer.
32.SUBORDINATION: This agreement shall be subordinate to all existing liens and, at Landlord’s option, the lien of any first deed of trust or first mortgage subsequently placed upon the real property of which the Premises are a part, and to any advances made on the security of the Premises, and to all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements, and extensions. However, as to the lien of any deed of trust or mortgage entered into after execution of this agreement, Tenant’s right to quiet
 possession of the Premises shall not be disturbed if Tenant is not in default and so long as Tenant pays the Rent and observes and performs all of the provisions of this agreement, unless this agreement is otherwise terminated pursuant to its terms. If any mortgagee, trustee, or ground lessor elects to have this agreement placed in a security position prior to the lien of a mortgage, deed of trust, or ground lease, and gives written notice to Tenant, this agreement shall be deemed prior to that mortgage, d
eed of trust, or ground lease, or the date of recording.
33.TENANT REPRESENTATIONS; CREDIT: Tenant warrants that all statements in Tenant’s financial documents and rental application are accurate. Tenant authorizes Landlord and Broker(s) to obtain Tenant’s credit report at time of application and periodically during tenancy in connection with approval, modification, or enforcement of this agreement Landlord may cancel this agreement: (i) before occupancy begins, upon disapproval of the credit report(s); or (ii) at any time, upon discovering th
at information in Tenant’s application is false. A negative credit report reflecting on Tenant’s record may be submitted to a credit reporting agency, if Tenant fails to pay Rent or comply with any other obligation under this agreement.
34.DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
A.MEDIATION: Tenant and Landlord agree to mediate any dispute or claim arising between them out of this agreement, or any resulting transaction, before resorting to arbitration or court action, subject to paragraph 34B(2) below. Paragraphs 34B(2) and (3) apply whether or not the arbitration provision is initialed. Mediation fees, if any, shall be divided equally among the parties involved. If for any dispute or claim to which this paragraph applies, any party commences an action without first attemptin
g to resolve the matter through mediation, or refuses to mediate after a request has been made, then that party shall not be entitled to recover attorney fees, even if they would otherwise be available to that party in any such action. THIS MEDIATION PROVISION APPLIES WHETHER OR NOT THE ARBITRATION PRO
VISION IS INITIALED.
B.ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES: (1) Tenant and Landlord agree that any dispute or claim in Law or equity arising between them out of this agreement or any resulting transaction, which is not settled through mediation, shall be decided by neutral, binding arbitration, including and subject to paragraphs 34B(2) and (3) below. The arbitrator shall be a retired judge or justice, or an attorney with at least 5 years of real estate transactional law experience unless the parties mutually agree to a diff
erent arbitrator, who shall render an award in accordance with substantive California Law. In all other respects, the arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with Part III, Title 9 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. Judgment upon the award of the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The parties shall have the right to discovery in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure §1283.05.
(2)EXCLUSIONS FROM MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION: The following matters are excluded from Mediation and Arbitration hereunder: (i) a judicial or non judicial foreclosure or other action or proceeding to enforce a deed of trust, mortgage, or installment land sale contract as defined in Civil Code §2985; (ii) an unlawful detainer action; (iii) the filing or enforcement of a mechanic’s lien; (iv) any matter that is within the jurisdiction of a probate, small claims, or bankruptcy cour
t; and (v) an action for bodily injury or wrongful death, or for latent or patent defects to which Code of Civil Procedure §337.1 or §337.15 applies. The filing of a court action to enable the recording of a notice of pending action, for order of attachment, receivership, injunction, or other provisional remedies, shall not constitute a violation of the mediation and arbitration provisions.
(3)BROKERS: Tenant and Landlord agree to mediate and arbitrate disputes or claims involving either or both Brokers, provided either or both Brokers shall have agreed to such mediation or arbitration, prior to, or within a reasonable time after the dispute or claim is presented to Brokers. Any election by either or both Brokers to participate in mediation or arbitration shall not result in Brokers being deemed parties to the agreement.
“NOTICE: BY INITIALING IN THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE AGREEING TO HAVE ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE ‘ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES’ PROVISION DECIDED BY NEUTRAL ARBITRATION AS PROVIDED BY CALIFORNIA LAW AND YOU ARE GIVING UP ANY RIGHTS YOU MIGHT POSSESS TO HAVE THE DISPUTE LITIGATED IN A COURT OR JURY TRIAL. BY INITIALING IN THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR JUDICIAL RIGHTS TO DISCOVERY AND APPEAL, UNLESS THOSE RIGHTS ARE SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED IN THE ‘ARBITRATION OF
DISPUTES’ PROVISION. IF YOU REFUSE TO SUBMIT TO ARBITRATION AFTER AGREEING TO THIS PROVISION, YOU MAY BE COMPELLED TO ARBITRATE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE. YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION IS VOLUNTARY.”
“WE HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING AND AGREE TO SUBMIT DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE ‘ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES’ PROVISION TO NEUTRAL ARBITRATION.”

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	35.OINT AND INDIVIDUAL OBLIGATIONS: If there is more than one Tenant, each one shall be individually and completely responsible for the performance of all obligations of Tenant under this agreement, jointly with every other Tenant, and individually, whether or not in possession.
36.NOTICE: Notices may be served by mail, facsimile, or courier at the following address or location, or at any other location subsequently designated:
Landlord: Floit Properties, Inc.Tenant: Novint Technologies, Inc.
3565 7th Avenue            Attn: Tom Anderson, CEO
San Diego, CA 92103 PO Box 66956
Albuquerque, NM 87193

	Notice is deemed effective upon the earliest of the following: (i) personal receipt by either party or their agent; (ii) written acknowledgement of notice; or (iii) 5 days after mailing notice to such location by first class mail, postage pre-paid.

	37.WAIVER: The waiver of any breach shall not be construed as a continuing waiver of the same breach or a waiver of any subsequent breach.
38.INDEMNIFICATION: Tenant shall indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless from all claims, disputes, litigation, judgments and attorney fees arising out of Tenant’s use of the Premises.
39.OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS/SUPPLEMENTS: ___
1. Six parking spaces are currently unreserved but landlord has the right to assign parking in the future with 10-days’ notice.
2. Tenant is allowed two Portuguese Water Dogs on the property under the following terms and conditions: See attached Addendum to Lease.

3. Tenant acknowledges that the property may be used for special events on Saturdays and Sundays and on Thursdays (after 5:00p.m.) and Fridays
(after 4:00p.m.) and that no parking may be available at such time.

4. Tenant agrees to a maximum of 8 people residing in their space.

	The following ATTACHED supplements/exhibits are incorporated in this agreement:___
40.ATTORNEY FEES: In any action or proceeding arising out of this agreement, the prevailing party between Landlord and Tenant shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs from the non-prevailing Landlord or Tenant, except as provided in paragraph 34A.
41.ENTIRE CONTRACT: Time is of the essence. All prior agreements between Landlord and Tenant are incorporated in this agreement, which constitutes the entire contract. It is intended as a final expression of the parties’ agreement, and may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior agreement or contemporaneous oral agreement. The parties further intend that this agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of its terms, and that no extrinsic evidence whatsoever may be introduced in any
judicial or other proceeding, if any, involving this agreement. Any provision of this agreement that is held to be invalid shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision in this agreement. This agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the heirs, assignees and successors to the parties.
42.BROKERAGE: Landlord and Tenant shall each pay to Broker(s) the fee agreed to, if any, in a separate written agreement. Neither Tenant nor Landlord has utilized the services of, or for any other reason owes compensation to, a licensed real estate broker (individual or corporate), agent, finder, or other entity, other than as named in this agreement, in connection with any act relating to the Premises, including, but not limited to, inquiries, introductions, consultations, and negotiations leading to this
agreement. Tenant and Landlord each agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other, and the Brokers specified herein, and their agents, from and against any costs, expenses, or liability for compensation claimed inconsistent with the warranty and representation in this paragraph 42.
43.AGENCY CONFIRMATION: The following agency relationships are hereby confirmed for this transaction:
Listing Agent: Strom Commercial Real Estate (Print Firm Name) is the agent of (check one):
x the Landlord exclusively; or q both the Tenant and Landlord.
Selling Agent:Burnham Real Estate (Print Firm Name) (if not sameas Listing Agent) is the agent of (check one): x the Tenant exclusively; or q the Landlord exclusively; or q both the Tenant and Landlord.
Real Estate Brokers are not parties to the agreement between Tenant and Landlord.

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COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT (CL-11 PAGE 5 OF 6)

 

	Landlord and Tenant acknowledge and agree that Brokers: (i) do not guarantee the condition of the Premises; (ii) cannot verify representations made by others; (iii) will not verify zoning and land use restrictions; (iv) cannot provide legal or tax advice; (v) will not provide other advice or information that exceeds the knowledge, education or experience required to obtain a real estate license. Furthermore, if Brokers are not also acti
ng as Landlord in this agreement, Brokers: (vi) do not decide what rental rate a Tenant should pay or Landlord should accept; and (vii) do not decide upon the length or other terms of tenancy. Landlord and Tenant agree that they will seek legal, tax, insurance, and other desired assistance from appropriate professionals.

	Tenant /s/Walter A. Aviles            Date 6 July 2007
Print Name Walter A. Aviles            CTO Novint Technologies, Inc.
Address PO Box 66956 City Albuquerque            State NM Zip 87193
Telephone 8883099590 Fax 8883098590 Email aviles@novint.com cc:marc1@novint.com

	Tenant ___Date ___
Print Name ___
Address ___City ___State ___Zip ___
Telephone ___Fax ___Email ___

Landlord /s/ Floit Properties, Inc.Date July 12, 2007
(owner or agent with authority to enter into this agreement) Floit Properties, Inc.
Address 3565 7th Avenue            City San Diego            State CA Zip 92103
Telephone (619) 294-3350 Fax (619) 294-3465 Email dan@floit.com cc: nicole@floit.com

	Landlord ___Date ___
(owner or agent with authority to enter into this agreement)
Address ___City ___State ___Zip ___
Telephone ___Fax ___Email ___
Agency relationships are confirmed as above. Real estate brokers who are not also Landlord in this agreement are not a party to the agreement between Landlord and Tenant.
Real Estate Broker (Leasing Firm) Burnham Real Estate            DRE Lic. #
By (Agent) DRE Lic. # ___Date
Jennifer Gallivan
Address 110 West A Street, Ste 900 City San Diego            State CA            Zip 92101
Telephone (619) 525-2966 Fax (858) 334-6882 E-mail gallivant@burnhamrealestate.com

	Real Estate Broker (Listing Firm) Strom Commercial Real Estate            DRE Lic. #
By (Agent) DRE Lic. # ___Date
Nate Benedetto
Address 614 Fifth Avenue, Ste. K            City San Diego            State CA            Zip 92101
Telephone (619) 243-1244 Fax (619) 243-1246 E-mail nate@stromcommercial.com
THIS FORM HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE AS TO THE LEGAL VALIDITY OR ADEQUACY OF ANY PROVISION IN ANY SPECIFIC TRANSACTION. A REAL ESTATE BROKER IS THE PERSON QUALIFIED TO ADVISE ON REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS. IF YOU DESIRE LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE, CONSULT AN APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL.
This form is available for use by the entire real estate industry. It is not intended to identify the user as a REALTOR®. REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark which may be used only by members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® who subscribe to its Code of Ethics.

	Published and Distributed by: REAL ESTATE BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.
a subsidiary of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
`525 South Virgil Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90020

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Exhibit 4.2

MINNERGY, LLC

SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

Limited Liability Company Membership Units

$1.00 per Unit

Minimum Investment of 20,000 Units ($20,000)

5,000 Unit Increments Thereafter ($5,000)

The undersigned subscriber (“Subscriber”), desiring to become a member of MinnErgy, LLC
(“MinnErgy”), a Minnesota limited liability company, with its principal place of business at 4455
Theurer Boulevard, PO Box 186, Winona, Minnesota 55987 hereby subscribes for the purchase of
membership units of MinnErgy, and agrees to pay the related purchase price, identified below.

A. SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION. Please print your individual or entity name and address. If we accept
your subscription, the units will be titled in the name of the subscriber as it appears below.
Joint subscribers should provide both names. Your name and address will be recorded exactly as
printed below. Please provide your home, business and/or mobile telephone number. If desired,
please also provide your e-mail address.

	 	 	 	 	 
	1.

	 	Subscriber’s Printed Name	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	2.

	 	Title, if applicable	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	3.

	 	Subscriber’s Address	 	 
	 

	 	     Street	 	 
	 

	 	     City, State, Zip Code	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	4.

	 	E-mail Address	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	5.

	 	Home Telephone Number	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	6.

	 	Business Telephone Number	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	7.

	 	Mobile Telephone Number	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

B. NUMBER OF UNITS PURCHASED. You must purchase at least 20,000 units. The minimum number of units
to be sold is 63,000,000 and the maximum number of units to be sold in the offering is 83,000,000.

Unit(s)

	C.	 	PURCHASE PRICE. Indicate the dollar amount of your investment (minimum investment is
$20,000).

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	1. Total Purchase Price
	 	 	=
	 	 	2.  1st Installment
	 	 	+
	 	 	3.  2nd Installment	 
	 	($1.00 per unit multiplied
	 	 	 	 	 	(10% of Total Purchase Price)
	 	 	 	 	 	(90% of Total Purchase Price)	 
	 	by number of units)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 
	 	 	=
	 	 	 	 	 	+	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 

D. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBSCRIBERS:

You should read the Prospectus dated [DATE OF EFFECTIVENESS] (the “Prospectus”) in its entirety
including the exhibits for a complete explanation of an investment in MinnErgy.

INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU ARE SUBSCRIBING PRIOR TO THE COMPANY’S RELEASE OF FUNDS FROM ESCROW:
If you are subscribing prior to the Company’s release of funds from escrow, you must follow the
instructions contained in paragraphs 1 through 5 below:

     1. Complete all information required in this Subscription Agreement, and date and sign the
Subscription Agreement on page 8 and the Member Signature Page to our Second Amended and Restated
Member Control Agreement attached to this Subscription Agreement as Exhibit A.

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     2. Immediately provide a personal (or business) check for the first installment of ten percent
(10%) of your investment amount. The check should be made payable to “Winona National Bank, escrow
agent for MinnErgy, LLC.” You will determine this amount in box C.2 on page 1 of this Subscription
Agreement.

     3. Execute the Promissory Note and Security Agreement on page 9 of this Subscription Agreement
evidencing your commitment to pay the remaining ninety percent (90%) due for the units. The
Promissory Note and Security Agreement is attached to this Subscription Agreement and grants
MinnErgy, LLC a security interest in your units.

     4. Deliver the original executed documents referenced in paragraphs 1 and 3 of these
instructions, together with a personal or business check as described in Paragraph 2 of these
instructions to:

MinnErgy, LLC

4455 Theurer Boulevard, PO Box 186

Winona, Minnesota 55987

     5. Within 20 days of written notice from MinnErgy that your subscription has been accepted,
you must remit an additional personal (or business) check for the second installment of ninety
percent (90%) of your investment amount made payable to “Winona National Bank, escrow agent for
MinnErgy, LLC” in satisfaction of the Promissory Note and Security Agreement. You will determine
this amount in box C.3 on page 1 of this Subscription Agreement. You must deliver this check to
the same address set forth above in paragraph 4 within twenty (20) days of the date of MinnErgy’s
written notice. If you fail to pay the second installment pursuant to the Promissory Note and
Security Agreement, MinnErgy shall be entitled to retain your first installment and to seek other
damages, as provided in the Promissory Note and Security Agreement. This means that if you are
unable to pay the 90% balance of your investment amount within 20 days of our notice, you may have
to forfeit the 10% cash deposit.

     Your funds will be placed in MinnErgy’s escrow account at Winona National Bank. The funds
will be released to MinnErgy or returned to you in accordance with the escrow arrangements
described in the Prospectus. MinnErgy may, in its sole discretion, reject or accept any part or
all of your subscription. If MinnErgy rejects your subscription, your Subscription Agreement and
investment will be promptly returned to you, plus nominal interest. MinnErgy may not consider the
acceptance or rejection of your subscription until a future date near the end of this offering.

INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU ARE SUBSCRIBING AFTER THE COMPANY’S RELEASE OF FUNDS FROM ESCROW: If
you are subscribing after the Company’s release of funds from escrow, you must follow the
instructions contained in paragraphs 1 through 3 below:

     1. Complete all information required in this Subscription Agreement, and date and sign the
Subscription Agreement on page 8 and the Member Signature Page to our Second Amended and Restated
Member Control Agreement attached to this Subscription Agreement as Exhibit A.

     2. Immediately provide your personal (or business) check for the entire amount of your
investment (as determined in box C.1 on page 1) made payable to “MinnErgy, LLC.”

     3. Deliver the original executed documents referenced in paragraph 1 of these instructions,
together with your personal or business check as described in paragraph 2 to:

MinnErgy, LLC

4455 Theurer Boulevard, PO Box 186

Winona, Minnesota 55987

     If you are subscribing after we have released funds from escrow and we accept your investment,
your funds will be immediately at-risk as described in the Prospectus. MinnErgy may, in its sole
discretion, reject or accept any part or all of your subscription. If MinnErgy rejects your
subscription, your Subscription Agreement and investment will be returned to you promptly, plus
nominal interest. MinnErgy may not consider the acceptance or rejection of your subscription until
a future date near the end of this offering.

You may direct your questions to the governors listed below or to MinnErgy at (507) 858-0022.

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	NAME	 	POSITION	 	PHONE NUMBER
	Dan Arnold

	 	Chairman of the Board and Governor
	 	(507) 858-1010
	Ron Scherbring

	 	President/CEO and Governor
	 	(507) 858-1011
	Chris Arnold

	 	Secretary, CFO and Governor
	 	(507) 858-1012
	Dave Arnold

	 	Governor
	 	(507) 858-1013
	Mike Daley

	 	Governor
	 	(507) 858-1014
	Harland Knight

	 	Governor
	 	(507) 858-1016
	Bea Koch

	 	Governor
	 	(507) 858-1017
	Glen Lutteke (1)

	 	Governor
	 	(507) 858-1018
	Rich Mikrut

	 	Governor
	 	(507) 858-1019
	Bob Pennington

	 	Governor
	 	(507) 858-1020
	Tony Wasinger

	 	Governor
	 	(507) 858-1021

E. Additional Subscriber Information. Subscriber, named above, certifies the following under
penalties of perjury:

	 	1.	 	Form of Ownership. Check the appropriate box (one only) to indicate form of
ownership. If the subscriber is a Custodian, Corporation, Partnership or Trust, please
provide the additional information requested.

	 	o	 	Individual
	 
	 	o	 	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship (Both signatures must appear on page 8.)
	 
	 	o	 	Corporation, Limited Liability Company or Partnership (Corporate
Resolutions, Operating Agreement or Partnership Agreement must be enclosed.)
	 
	 	o	 	Trust

	 	 	 
	Trustee’s Name:
	 	 
	 

	 	 
	 
	 	 
	Trust Date:
	 	 
	 

	 	 

	 	o	 	Other: Provide detailed information in the space immediately below.
	 
	 	 	 	 

	 
	 	 	 	 

	 	2.	 	Subscriber’s Taxpayer Information. Check the appropriate box if you are a
non-resident alien, a U.S. Citizen residing outside the United States, and/or subject
to backup withholding. All individual subscribers should provide their Social Security
Numbers. Trusts should provide the trust’s taxpayer identification number. Custodians
should provide the minor’s Social Security Number. Other entities should provide the
entity’s taxpayer identification number.

	 	o	 	Check box if you are a non-resident alien
	 
	 	o	 	Check box if you are a U.S. citizen residing outside of the United States
	 
	 	o	 	Check this box if you are subject to backup withholding

	 	 	 
	Subscriber’s Social Security No.
	 	 
	 

	 	 
	 
	 	 
	Joint Subscriber’s Social Security No.
	 	 
	 

	 	 
	 
	 	 
	Taxpayer Identification No.
	 	 
	 

	 	 

	 	3.	 	Member Report Address. If you would like duplicate copies of member reports
sent to an address that is different than the address identified in section A, please
complete this section.

	 	 	 
	Address:
	 	 
	 

	 	 
	 
	 	 
	 
	 	 
	 

	 	 

	 	4.	 	State of Residence.

	 	 	 
	State of Principal Residence:
	 	 
	 

	 	 
	 
	 	 
	State where driver’s license is issued:
	 	 
	 

	 	 
	 
	 	 
	State where resident income taxes are filed:
	 	 
	 

	 	 

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	 	 	 	State(s) in which you have maintained your principal residence during the past three
years:

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	a.
	 	 	b.
	 	 	c.	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 

	 	5.	 	Suitability Standards and Confidential Investor Information. You cannot invest
in MinnErgy unless you meet one of the following suitability tests a) or b) or the
heightened standards for Iowa investors set forth in c) set forth below. Please review
the suitability tests and check the box next to the following suitability test that you
meet. For husbands and wives purchasing jointly, the tests below will be applied on a
joint basis.

	 	a. o	 	I (We) have annual income from whatever source of at least
$45,000 and a net worth of at least $45,000, exclusive of home,
furnishings and automobiles; or
	 
	 	b. o	 	I (We) have a net worth of at least $150,000, exclusive of
home, furnishings and automobiles.
	 
	 	c. o	 	I (We) reside in Iowa and I (We) have a net worth of $60,000
(exclusive of home, auto and furnishings) and annual income of $60,000 or, in
the alternative, a net worth of $150,000 (exclusive of home, auto and
furnishings).

	 	6.	 	Subscriber’s Representations and Warranties. You must read and certify your
representations and warranties by placing your initials where indicated and by signing
and dating this Subscription Agreement. Joint subscribers are also required to
initial and sign as indicated.

(Initial here) (Joint initials) By signing below the subscriber represents and warrants to MinnErgy
that he, she or it:

	 	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	a. has received a copy of MinnErgy’s Prospectus dated
[DATE OF EFFECTIVENESS] and the exhibits thereto or
has received notice that this sale has been made
pursuant to a registration statement in which a final
prospectus would have been required to have been
delivered in the absence of Rule 172;
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	b. acknowledgesthat the units of MinnErgy are offered and
sold in reliance upon a federal securities
registration; state registrations in Iowa, Minnesota,
and Wisconsin; and exemptions from securities
registrations in various other states, and understands
that the units to be issued pursuant to this
subscription agreement can only be sold to a person
meeting requirements of suitability;
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	c. acknowledges that the securities purchased pursuant to
this Subscription Agreement have not been registered
under the securities laws of any state other than
Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin and that MinnErgy is
relying in part upon the representations of the
undersigned Subscriber contained herein;
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	d. acknowledges that the securities subscribed for have
not been approved or disapproved by the SEC, or the
Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Securities Departments
or any other regulatory authority, nor has any
regulatory authority passed upon the accuracy or
adequacy of the Prospectus;
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	e. intends to acquire the units for his/her/its own
account without a view to public distribution or
resale and that he/she/it has no contract,
undertaking, agreement or arrangement to sell or
otherwise transfer or dispose of any units or any
portion thereof to any other person;
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	f. acknowledges that there is no present market for
MinnErgy’s membership units, that the membership units
will not trade on an exchange or automatic quotation
system, that no such market is expected to develop in
the future and that there are significant restrictions
on the transferability of the membership units;
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	g. is encouraged to seek the advice of his legal counsel
and accountants or other financial advisers with
respect to investor-specific tax and/or other
considerations relating to the purchase and ownership
of units;
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	h. has received a copy of MinnErgy’s Second Amended and
Restated Member Control Agreement, dated May 4, 2007,
and understands that upon closing the escrow by
MinnErgy, the subscriber and the membership units will
be bound by the provisions of the Amended and Restated
Member Control Agreement which contains, among other
things, provisions that restrict the transfer of
membership units;

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	 	i. acknowledges that the units are subject to substantial
restrictions on transfer under certain tax and
securities laws along with restrictions in MinnErgy’s
Second Amended and Restated Member Control Agreement,
and agrees that if the membership units or any part
thereof are sold or distributed in the future, the
subscriber shall sell or distribute them pursuant to
the terms of the Member Control Agreement, and the
requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and applicable tax and securities laws;
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	j. meets the suitability test marked in Item E.5 above;
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	k. is capable of bearing the economic risk of this
investment, including the possible total loss of the investment; [Minnesota
subscribers should NOT initial this subsection];
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	l. acknowledges that MinnErgy will place
a restrictive legend on any certificate representing any unit containing
substantially the following language as the same may be amended by the
Governors of MinnErgy in their sole discretion:

THE TRANSFERABILITY OF THE COMPANY UNITS REPRESENTED BY THIS
CERTIFICATE IS RESTRICTED. SUCH UNITS MAY NOT BE SOLD, ASSIGNED,
OR TRANSFERRED, AND NO ASSIGNEE, VENDEE, TRANSFEREE, OR ENDORSEE
THEREOF WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS HAVING ACQUIRED ANY SUCH UNITS FOR
ANY PURPOSES, UNLESS AND TO THE EXTENT SUCH SALE, TRANSFER,
HYPOTHECATION, OR ASSIGNMENT IS PERMITTED BY, AND IS COMPLETED IN
STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH, THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE
MEMBER CONTROL AGREEMENT OF THE COMPANY, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO
TIME.

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY NOT BE SOLD,
OFFERED FOR SALE, OR TRANSFERRED IN ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE
REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND
UNDER APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL
SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH TRANSACTION IS EXEMPT FROM
REGISTRATION UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AND UNDER
APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

	 	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	m.acknowledges that, to enforce the above legend, MinnErgy may place a stop transfer
order with its registrar and stock transfer agent (if any) covering all certificates
representing any of the membership units;
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	n.may not transfer or assign this Subscription Agreement, or any of the subscriber’s
interest herein without the prior written consent of MinnErgy;
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	o.has written his, her, or its correct taxpayer identification number under Item E.2
on this Subscription Agreement;
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	p.is not subject to back up withholding either because he, she or it has not been
notified by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) that he, she or it is subject to
backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or
the IRS has notified him, her or it that he is no longer subject to backup withholding
(Note this clause (p) should be crossed out if the backup withholding box in Item E.2
is checked);
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	q.acknowledges that execution of the attached Promissory Note and Security Agreement
will allow MinnErgy or its assigns to pursue the obligor for payment of the amount due
thereon by any legal means, including, but not limited to, acquisition of a judgment
against the obligor in the event that the subscriber defaults on that Promissory Note
and Security Agreement; and
	 
	 	 	 	 
	                    

	 	                    
	 	r.acknowledges that MinnErgy may retain possession of certificates representing
subscriber’s units to perfect its security interest in those units.

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Signature of Subscriber/Joint Subscriber:

	 	 	 	 	 
	Date:

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

	 	 	 	 	 
	Individuals:

	 	Entities:
	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Name of Individual Subscriber (Please Print)

	 	Name of Entity (Please Print)	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Signature of Individual

	 	Print Name and Title of Officer	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Name of Joint Individual Subscriber (Please Print)

	 	Signature of Officer	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Signature of Joint Individual Subscriber
	 	 	 	 

ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSCRIPTION BY MINNERGY, LLC:

MinnErgy, LLC hereby accepts Subscriber’s subscription for                      units.

Dated this                      day of                                         , 200___.

	 	 	 	 	 
	MINNERGY, LLC	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	By:
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Its:
	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

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PROMISSORY NOTE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

Date of Subscription Agreement:                                         , 200___.

$1.00 per Unit

Minimum Investment of 20,000 Units ($20,000); Units Sold in 5,000 Unit Increments Thereafter
($5,000 each)

	 	 	 
	                    

	 	Number of Units Subscribed
	 
	 	 
	                    

	 	Total Purchase Price ($1.00 per unit multiplied by number of units subscribed)
	 
	 	 
	   (            )   

	 	Less Initial Payment (10% of Principal Amount)
	 
	 	 
	                    

	 	Principal Balance

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned hereby promises to pay to the order of MinnErgy, LLC, a
Minnesota limited liability company (“MinnErgy”), at its principal office located at 4455 Theurer
Boulevard, PO Box 186, Winona, Minnesota 55987, or at such other place as required by MinnErgy, the
Principal Balance set forth above in one lump sum to be paid without interest within 20 days
following the call of the MinnErgy Board of Governors, as described in the Subscription Agreement.
In the event the undersigned fails to timely make any payment owed, the entire balance of any
amounts due under this full recourse Promissory Note and Security Agreement shall be immediately
due and payable in full with interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the due date and any
amounts previously paid in relation to the obligation evidenced by this Promissory Note and
Security Agreement may be forfeited at the discretion of MinnErgy.

The undersigned agrees to pay to MinnErgy on demand, all costs and expenses incurred to collect any
indebtedness evidenced by this Promissory Note and Security Agreement, including, without
limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees. This Promissory Note and Security Agreement may not be
modified orally and shall in all respects be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the State of Minnesota.

The provisions of this Promissory Note and Security Agreement shall inure to the benefit of
MinnErgy and its successors and assigns, which expressly reserves the right to pursue the
undersigned for payment of the amount due thereon by any legal means in the event that the
undersigned defaults on obligations provided in this Promissory Note and Security Agreement.

The undersigned waives presentment, demand for payment, notice of dishonor, notice of protest, and
all other notices or demands in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance or default of
this Promissory Note and Security Agreement.

The undersigned grants to MinnErgy, and its successors and assigns (“Secured Party”), a purchase
money security interest in all of the undersigned’s membership units of MinnErgy now owned or
hereafter acquired. This security interest is granted as non-exclusive collateral to secure payment
and performance on the obligation owed Secured Party from the undersigned evidenced by this
Promissory Note and Security Agreement. The undersigned further authorizes Secured Party to retain
possession of certificates representing such membership units and to take any other actions
necessary to perfect the security interest granted herein.

Dated:                    , 200___.

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	OBLIGOR/DEBTOR:	 	JOINT OBLIGOR/DEBTOR:	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Printed or Typed Name of Obligor	 	Printed or Typed Name of Joint Obligor	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	By:

	 	 	 	By:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	(Signature)
	 	 	 	(Signature)	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Officer Title if
Obligor is an Entity	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Address of Obligor

	 		 	 	 	 	 	 

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Exhibit A

MEMBER SIGNATURE PAGE

ADDENDUM TO THE

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMBER CONTROL AGREEMENT

OF MINNERGY, LLC

The undersigned does hereby warrant, represent, covenant and agree that: (i) the undersigned,
as a condition to becoming a Member in MinnErgy, LLC, has received a copy of the Second Amended and
Restated Member Control Agreement dated                    , 2007, and, if applicable, all amendments and
modifications thereto; (ii) the undersigned shall be subject to and comply with all terms and
conditions of such Member Control Agreement in all respects, as if the undersigned had executed
said Member Control Agreement on the original date thereof; and (iii) the undersigned is and shall
be bound by all of the provisions of said Member Control Agreement from and after the date of
execution of this Addendum.

	 	 	 	 	 
	Individuals:

	 	Entities:
	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Name of Individual Member (Please Print)

	 	Name of Entity (Please Print)	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Signature of Individual

	 	Print Name and Title of Officer	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Name of Joint Individual Member (Please Print)

	 	Signature of Officer	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	 	 	 	 	 
	Signature of Joint Individual Member
	 	 	 	 

	 	 	 	 	 
	Agreed to and accepted on behalf of the

Company and its Members:	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	MINNERGY, LLC	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	By:

	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 
	Its:

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