Business News Template

DOCUMENT NAME

This Business News Agreement (the Agreement) is made effective as of between (Client) and (Publisher).

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Publisher to prepare, edit and publish business news content, including news reports, summaries, analyses, and related materials (Content) concerning Client's business activities and specified topics; and

WHEREAS, Publisher represents that it has the editorial capability, professional staff, and distribution channels necessary to produce and disseminate the Content in accordance with the terms and standards set forth in this Agreement.

SCOPE OF WORK

Publisher will produce Content as described below. The Content shall conform to professional journalism standards and the schedule agreed by the parties. Specific deliverables, frequency, length, and distribution channels shall be detailed in the Scope of Work field.

PAYMENT TERMS

In consideration for the services described in the Scope of Work, Client shall pay Publisher in accordance with the terms set forth below. All amounts are payable in lawful currency of the agreed jurisdiction.

If any payment is not received by Publisher within days after the due date, a late fee of on the unpaid balance shall accrue and be payable by Client. Late fees are in addition to any collection costs and interest permitted by law.

Publisher may incur reasonable third-party expenses (e.g., travel, licensing) on Client's behalf only with Client's prior written approval. Reimbursable expenses shall be invoiced and payable within the same terms as fees.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on and continues until 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 15 days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach. Termination shall not relieve Client of its obligation to pay for services performed and expenses incurred prior to the effective date of termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other party that is designated as confidential or that, by its nature, should reasonably be understood to be confidential (Confidential Information). Confidential Information shall not include information that is publicly known through no wrongful act of the receiving party or that is required to be disclosed by law, provided the disclosing party is given prompt notice and an opportunity to seek protective treatment.

Publisher may use Confidential Information solely for performing its obligations under this Agreement and shall implement reasonable safeguards to protect such information. Upon termination or request, Publisher shall return or certify destruction of Confidential Information, except to the extent retention is required by law or for archival compliance.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND LICENSES

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Publisher retains all editorial copyright in original reporting and journalistic content created by Publisher. Client is granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Content for Client's internal and promotional purposes as specified in the Scope of Work, subject to payment in full. Any use beyond the licensed scope requires a separate written license and compensation.

REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND INDEMNITY

Each party represents that it has authority to enter this Agreement. Publisher warrants that published Content will not knowingly infringe third-party copyrights or contain libelous statements. Client shall indemnify and hold Publisher harmless from claims arising from Client-provided materials or instructions that violate third-party rights or applicable laws. Publisher shall indemnify Client for Publisher's willful infringement or material breaches of warranty.

GOVERNING LAW

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

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

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

NOTICES

ADDITIONAL TERMS

Except as expressly provided, neither party may assign its rights or delegate its duties under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

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