Business News Document

BUSINESS NEWS DOCUMENT

This Business News Document (the "Agreement") is entered into as of the Effective Date set forth below by and between:

Publisher Name:     Client Name:

Effective Date:     Agreement Reference:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Publisher is engaged in the business of creating, curating and distributing business news and editorial content through digital and print channels; and

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Publisher to prepare, publish, distribute and, where applicable, syndicate news content concerning Client's business, products or services under the terms set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Publisher agrees to provide such services and Client agrees to pay the fees described in this Agreement.

SCOPE OF WORK

Publisher shall produce, edit and distribute business news content as specified below. The content shall be created in a professional manner, consistent with Publisher's editorial standards, and delivered according to the schedule in this Agreement.

DELIVERABLES AND SCHEDULE

Deliverables: Publisher will deliver the content formats checked below and any additional items listed in the Scope of Work.

Digital article    Print placement    Social media promotion

PAYMENT TERMS

Any amounts not paid when due shall accrue interest at a rate of on the outstanding balance, together with all reasonable collection costs and attorneys' fees.

TERM AND TERMINATION

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

Start Date:     End Date:

Either party may terminate for material breach if the breaching party fails to cure such breach within the notice period specified above. Termination shall not relieve Client of the obligation to pay amounts accrued prior to termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party (the "Receiving Party") shall hold in strict confidence 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 shall not include information that: (a) is or becomes generally known to the public through no fault of the Receiving Party; (b) was in the Receiving Party's possession without obligation of confidentiality prior to disclosure; (c) is rightfully received from a third party without restriction; or (d) is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of or reference to the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information.

The Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information to the extent required by law, provided that the Receiving Party gives the Disclosing Party prompt written notice of such requirement and cooperates, at the Disclosing Party's expense, in any lawful effort to obtain confidential treatment or a protective order.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Publisher retains all editorial and intellectual property rights in content developed by Publisher. Client is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use published content for the purposes expressly set forth in this Agreement. Any transfer or assignment of copyrights shall be documented in a separate written instrument signed by both parties.

INDEMNIFICATION

Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Publisher and its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Client's materials or statements provided for publication, including claims of defamation, infringement, or violation of privacy or publicity rights, except to the extent caused by Publisher's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles. The parties agree that exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any dispute arising under this Agreement shall lie in the state or federal courts located within that state.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any attached schedules and exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written. Any amendment or modification of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

MISCELLANEOUS

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the other party's prior written consent, except that Publisher may assign to a successor in interest in connection with a merger or sale of substantially all its assets.

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