Business Core Values Template

BUSINESS CORE VALUES TEMPLATE AND AGREEMENT

PARTIES

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Company Name: seeks to adopt and formalize core values to govern its operations, personnel conduct and business decision-making; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider / Partner Name: has experience assisting businesses in drafting, implementing and training on core values and related policies; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the objectives, methods of implementation, measurement and certain commercial terms by which the core values will be promulgated, measured and maintained.

SCOPE OF WORK

Describe the services, deliverables and responsibilities related to defining, documenting and implementing Company core values. Include workshops, documentation, training, and measurement activities.

CORE VALUES (Up to 6)

For each core value, provide a concise name, a statement of meaning, concrete behaviors that demonstrate the value, and an implementation priority (1 = highest).

IMPLEMENTATION, MEASUREMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PAYMENT TERMS

Compensation for the services described in this agreement shall be as follows.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on Start Date: and shall continue until End Date: unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice delivered at least Notice Period (days): prior to the intended termination date. Either party may terminate for material breach if such breach remains uncured for thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party acknowledges that during the term it may receive confidential information of the other party. "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed in any form that is designated confidential or that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential given its nature and the circumstances of disclosure. Each party agrees: (a) to hold Confidential Information in strict confidence using at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information (but no less than a reasonable degree of care); (b) not to use Confidential Information except to perform its obligations under this Agreement; and (c) not to disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to employees, advisors or contractors who have a need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those herein.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all materials, documents, templates and deliverables created specifically for Company pursuant to this Agreement shall be the property of Company upon full payment. Provider retains the right to use general know-how, methodologies and non-confidential tools developed prior to or during the engagement, provided no Confidential Information of Company is disclosed.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflicts of law rules.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT

This Agreement, together with any attachments and statements of work executed under it, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings and representations. Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party waiving such right. If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect. The parties agree to cooperate in good faith to effect the intent of this Agreement.

SIGNATURES

The individuals signing below represent and warrant that they are authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of their respective parties.

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