Business Stewards Document

BUSINESS STEWARDS AGREEMENT

Parties

Individual Corporation LLC Other

Individual Corporation LLC Other

Recitals

WHEREAS, Steward Name: possesses business and operational expertise and agrees to act as steward for certain aspects of the Principal's business as set forth below; and

WHEREAS, Principal Name: desires to engage Steward to manage, protect, and steward specified business functions on the terms and conditions of this Agreement;

WHEREAS, the parties intend by this Agreement to set forth the duties, compensation, confidentiality obligations, term, and termination provisions that will govern the stewardship relationship.

Scope of Work

Steward shall perform the stewardship services described below in a professional and commercially reasonable manner consistent with industry standards. Services shall include fiduciary oversight of specified business operations, implementation of agreed operational controls, periodic reporting, and any additional tasks expressly agreed in writing.

Payment Terms

In consideration for the Steward services, Principal agrees to pay Steward the amounts and on the schedule set forth below. All payments are due in U.S. dollars and are non-refundable except as set forth in this Agreement.

Monthly late fee:   Minimum late charge:

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on the Term Start Date below and, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement, continues until the Term End Date below.

Term Start Date:   Term End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other party delivered at least days prior to the effective termination date. Either party may terminate for material breach if the breach remains uncured for fifteen (15) days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach. Termination shall not relieve either party of obligations accrued prior to termination, including payment for services performed.

Confidentiality

Each party (the Receiving Party) will hold in strict confidence all confidential or proprietary information disclosed by the other party (the Disclosing Party) in connection with this Agreement, including business operations, financial information, trade secrets, client lists, processes, and other non-public information ("Confidential Information"). The Receiving Party shall not use or disclose Confidential Information except to perform its obligations hereunder or as required by law. Confidentiality obligations survive termination for a period of years, except with respect to trade secrets, which shall remain protected to the extent permitted by law.

Indemnification and Liability

Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, losses or expenses arising from the indemnifying party's gross negligence, willful misconduct, or material breach of this Agreement. Except for liability arising from gross negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of confidentiality, the parties' aggregate liability to each other for any claim shall be limited to the total fees paid under this Agreement in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as either party designates by written notice to the other.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to choice-of-law principles. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that State for dispute resolution, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction where necessary to protect Confidential Information or trade secrets.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including all exhibits and written amendments signed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the stewardship services and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written. No amendment or waiver will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Miscellaneous

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The parties are independent contractors; nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship unless expressly stated in writing.

Counterparts and electronic signatures. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together constitute one instrument. Signatures transmitted electronically or by facsimile have the same effect as original signatures.

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