A. No franchise granted hereunder shall convey any right, title or interest in the rights-of-way but shall be deemed a franchise only to use and occupy the rights-of-way for the limited purposes and term stated in the grant.

B. No franchise granted hereunder shall authorize or excuse a franchisee from securing such further easements, leases, permits or other approvals as may be required to lawfully occupy and use Rights-of-Way Excess Capacity in an Underground Facility or Surplus Space in an Overhead Facility.

C. No franchise granted hereunder shall be construed as any warranty of title.