Business Finder Template

BUSINESS FINDER AGREEMENT

This Business Finder Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of (Effective Date), by and between:

Finder: , with principal place of business at ;

Client: , with principal place of business at .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Finder maintains relationships and market intelligence and offers services to identify and introduce business opportunities, acquisition targets, strategic partners, investors, or clients to third parties; and

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Finder to identify and present suitable business opportunities in the industry, geographic area, or transaction class described below, and Finder is willing to provide such services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend that Finder shall be compensated for successful introductions or transactions as provided herein.

SCOPE OF WORK

Target industry or focus:

Geographic scope:

PAYMENT TERMS

Finder Fee (Success Fee): Upon the closing of a transaction or the Client's execution of a binding agreement with a party introduced by Finder, Client shall pay Finder a fee equal to .

Payment is due within days after invoice or closing, whichever occurs later. Late payments will incur interest at the lesser of per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, plus reasonable collection costs.

Expenses: Client will reimburse Finder for pre-approved, documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the provision of services upon submission of receipts.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Effective Date: . Termination Date/Duration: This Agreement shall continue until unless earlier terminated as provided herein.

Either party may terminate this Agreement upon days' prior written notice to the other party. Termination shall not relieve Client of obligation to pay Finder fees for transactions introduced prior to termination in accordance with this Agreement.

Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate immediately upon material breach by the other party if such breach is not cured within days after written notice of breach.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Definition: "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by one party (Disclosing Party) to the other (Receiving Party) in any form that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given its nature and the circumstances of disclosure.

Obligations: Receiving Party shall (a) use Confidential Information solely to perform its obligations under this Agreement; (b) protect Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information but no less than reasonable care; and (c) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to its employees, agents, or professional advisors who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those in this Agreement.

Exceptions: Confidential Information does not include information that (i) is or becomes publicly available without breach of this Agreement; (ii) was lawfully known to Receiving Party prior to disclosure; (iii) is independently developed by Receiving Party without access to Confidential Information; or (iv) is required to be disclosed by law, provided Receiving Party gives prompt notice to Disclosing Party to permit protective action.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; ASSIGNMENT

Finder is an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship. Finder shall be solely responsible for all taxes and benefits applicable to its personnel.

Assignment: Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other, except that Client may assign to an affiliate or successor in connection with a merger or sale of substantially all of its assets, provided that the assignee assumes all obligations hereunder.

GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of , without regard to conflicts of law principles.

Disputes: The parties shall first attempt to resolve any dispute arising under this Agreement through good faith negotiation. If the dispute is not resolved within 30 days, either party may pursue any available remedies in the state or federal courts located in the county where Client's principal place of business is located.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS

Entire Agreement: This Agreement, including any exhibits or attachments mutually executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, or communications, whether written or oral.

Amendments: Any amendment or modification of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and the invalid provision shall be replaced with a valid provision that most closely reflects the parties' intent.

Notices: All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth above or to such other address as a party may specify in writing.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

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