Business Forum Document

BUSINESS FORUM DOCUMENT

Parties

This Business Forum Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into by and between the Organizer and the Participant as of the Effective Date: and sets forth the terms under which the Organizer will host and administer the business forum and the Participant will attend and/or present at the forum.

Recitals

WHEREAS, the Organizer organizes and conducts business forums, panels and networking events designed to facilitate commercial introductions, training, and collaboration; and

WHEREAS, the Participant desires to attend, speak at, or otherwise participate in the business forum described herein and to receive certain services as set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to define their respective obligations, payment terms, confidentiality protections, and remedies arising from the participation in the forum.

Scope of Work

The Organizer agrees to provide and the Participant agrees to receive the services described below. The specific duties, schedule, and deliverables are set forth and may include presentation slots, panel participation, access to networking sessions, exhibitor space, and distribution of Participant materials as described.

Payment Terms

As consideration for the Organizer's services, the Participant shall pay fees in accordance with the terms below. All payments are non-refundable except as expressly provided in this Agreement.

Amounts not paid when due shall accrue interest at the rate set forth above, or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is lower. The Participant shall reimburse Organizer for reasonable costs of collection, including attorneys' fees.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on the Start Date and shall continue through the End Date unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breaching party fails to cure the breach within the notice period specified above. Organizer may terminate immediately for reasons related to safety, unlawful conduct, or force majeure. Termination shall not relieve the Participant of its obligation to pay fees accrued through the effective date of termination, except as otherwise provided herein.

Confidentiality

Each party (the "Receiving Party") shall keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other party (the "Disclosing Party") that is identified as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information does not include information that is (a) already known to the Receiving Party at the time of disclosure without an obligation of confidentiality, (b) becomes generally available to the public through no wrongful act of the Receiving Party, (c) is lawfully received from a third party without restriction, or (d) is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information.

The Receiving Party shall use Confidential Information solely for the purposes of performing obligations or exercising rights under this Agreement and shall not disclose such Confidential Information to any third party except to employees, contractors, or professional advisors who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as restrictive as those set forth herein. The obligations of confidentiality shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of years, unless a longer period is required by law.

The parties acknowledge that a breach of this provision may cause irreparable harm for which monetary damages may be inadequate and agree that injunctive relief is an appropriate remedy in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.

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 principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in that State, and the parties submit to personal jurisdiction therein.

Representations and Warranties; Liability

Each party represents and warrants that it has the full right, power, and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY WARRANTIES, AND EACH PARTY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT.

Entire Agreement

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

Miscellaneous Provisions

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Neither party may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except that Organizer may assign this Agreement in connection with a merger or sale of substantially all of its assets.

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