Business Conflicted Document

Business Conflicted Document

This Business Conflicted Document (the "Agreement") is entered into between Party A: and Party B: with an effective date of .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Party A and Party B are engaged in negotiations or transactions relating to certain commercial matters that may give rise to competing interests or potential conflicts of interest (the "Conflicted Matter");

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth procedures, disclosures, compensation terms, and confidentiality obligations to address and manage any actual or potential conflicts arising from the Conflicted Matter and to govern the parties' relationship with respect thereto;

WHEREAS, the parties agree that the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall govern their rights and obligations with respect to the Conflicted Matter, subject to the terms below.

Conflict Summary

Scope of Work

Payment Terms

Total Compensation:

Late Payment Fee: If any payment is not received within the time specified in the payment schedule, the unpaid amount shall accrue interest at the lesser of (a) or (b) the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. Additionally, the defaulting party shall be liable for reasonable costs of collection.

Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on and shall continue in full force until unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other party delivered at least days prior to the effective date of termination. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach if the breach remains uncured for a period of thirty (30) days following written notice specifying the nature of the breach, or immediately if demanded by operation of law.

Confidentiality

For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means all non-public information disclosed by one party ("Disclosing Party") to the other party ("Recipient"), whether disclosed orally, in writing, or by other means, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential. Confidential Information excludes information that (a) is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement by Recipient, (b) is lawfully received from a third party without restriction, or (c) is independently developed by Recipient without use of Disclosing Party's Confidential Information.

Recipient shall (i) hold Confidential Information in strict confidence, (ii) use Confidential Information solely to perform its obligations or exercise its rights under this Agreement, and (iii) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to Recipient's employees, agents, or advisors who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those set forth herein. Recipient shall take reasonable measures to protect Confidential Information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

The confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of years, except with respect to trade secrets, which shall be protected for so long as they qualify as trade secrets under applicable law.

Conflict Disclosure & Mitigation

Each party represents that, to the best of its knowledge, it has disclosed all material relationships, interests, or circumstances that could reasonably be expected to give rise to an actual or potential conflict of interest in connection with the Conflicted Matter. The parties agree to cooperate in good faith to implement mitigation measures reasonable and necessary to manage any disclosed conflicts, including but not limited to information barriers, limited engagement scopes, or appointment of independent advisors.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of , without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve disputes through negotiation for thirty (30) days prior to initiating litigation. Nothing in this section shall prevent either party from seeking injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Entire Agreement; Amendment

This Agreement, together with any exhibits or attachments expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings of the parties, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Notices

Notices shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, sent by certified mail return receipt requested, or sent by nationally recognized overnight courier to the addresses provided above or to such other address as either party may designate by written notice to the other.

Indemnification; Remedies

Each party agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the indemnifying party's breach of this Agreement, negligence, or willful misconduct. The remedies provided in this Agreement are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.

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