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Contract Language Template

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ADVISORY AND SERVICE CONTRACT

EXHIBIT 1

The language to be added to the current Contract is underlined; the language to be deleted is set forth in brackets [ __ ].

MANAGEMENT CONTRACT

between

FIDELITY MAGELLAN FUND

and

FIDELITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH COMPANY

Modification made this day of , by and between Fidelity Magellan Fund (the "Fund") and Fidelity Management & Research Company (the "Adviser").

Required authorizations and approvals by shareholders and Trustees having been obtained, Fidelity Magellan Fund, on behalf of its single existing series of shares of beneficial interest (hereinafter called the "Portfolio"), and Fidelity Management & Research Company hereby consent, pursuant to Paragraph 7 of the existing Advisory and Service Contract dated October 2, 1984, to a modification of said Contract in the manner set forth below.

1. Investment Advisory Services. The Adviser undertakes to act as investment adviser of the Portfolio and shall, subject to the supervision of the Fund's Board of Trustees, direct the investments of the Portfolio in accordance with the Portfolio's Prospectus or other governing instruments, as amended from time to time, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and rules thereunder, as amended from time to time, and such other limitations as the Portfolio may impose by notice in writing to the Adviser.

2. Relationship with the Adviser. It is understood that Trustees, officers and shareholders of the Fund are or may be or become interested in the Adviser as directors, officers or otherwise and that directors, officers and stockholders of the Adviser are or may be or become similarly interested in the Fund, and that the Adviser may be or become interested in the Fund as a shareholder or otherwise.

3. Advisory and Service Management Fee. The Adviser will be compensated on the following basis for the services and facilities to be furnished hereunder.

(a) Basic Fee Rate

The annual basic fee rate shall be the sum of the Group fee rate and the individual fee rate calculated to the nearest millionth as follows:

Group Fee Rate Schedule

Average Net Assets Annual Fee Rate Annualized Fee Rate (For each level)
Over $0 - $0.5 billion0.530%.52%
$0.5 - $1.00.520%.49
$1.0 - $1.50.510%.46
$1.5 - $2.00.500%.43
$2.0 - $2.50.490%.40
$2.5 - $3.00.480%.385
$3.0 - $3.50.465%.37
$3.5 - $4.00.450%.36
$4.0 - $4.50.435%.37
$4.5 and above0.415%.345

(ii) Individual Fund Fee Rate. The individual fund fee rate shall be .

(c) Performance Adjustment Rate

The performance adjustment rate will be determined on the basis of the Portfolio's investment performance.

4. Expenses Payable by the Fund. It is understood that the Portfolio will pay all its expenses other than those expressly stated to be payable by the Adviser hereunder.

5. Limitation of Adviser's Liability. The services of the Adviser to the Portfolio are not to be deemed exclusive, provided that such other services and activities do not interfere, in a material manner, with the Adviser's ability to meet its obligations hereunder.

6. Duration and Termination. Subject to prior termination, this Contract shall continue in force until July 31, 1987 and indefinitely thereafter, but only so long as the continuance after such date shall be specifically approved at least annually by vote of the Trustees of the Fund or by vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Portfolio.

7. The Adviser is hereby expressly put on notice of the limitation of shareholder liability as set forth in the Fund's Declaration of Trust and agrees that the obligations assumed by the Fund pursuant to this Contract shall be limited in all cases to the Portfolio and its assets.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this instrument to be signed in their behalf by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

FIDELITY MAGELLAN FUND

By:

Title:

Date:

FIDELITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH COMPANY

By:

Title:

Date:

EXHIBIT 2

General Description of Options

The following is a general description of options, futures contracts and similar instruments, as well as a general discussion of investment strategies, techniques and risks involved in their use.

Options are short-term contracts conveying the right or the obligation to buy or sell a specified underlying instrument at a fixed price.

The option buyer is the party that obtains the rights conveyed by the option.

The option writer, or seller, takes the other side of the contract, and is obligated to complete the purchase or sale if the option buyer decides to exercise the option.

The expiration date of an option is the last day on which the option buyer can decide to exercise the option.

The option premium is the amount that the option buyer pays for the rights conveyed by the option.

Most options are traded on exchanges in much the same way as stocks. Exchange-traded options are standardized as to underlying instrument, exercise price and expiration date.

General Description of Futures Contracts

Futures contracts, like options, are contracts involving a purchase or sale of an underlying instrument at a future date.

Potential Uses of Options and Futures Contracts

Options and futures contracts may be used in a variety of strategies designed to hedge against anticipated declines in the stock or bond market, increase current income, lock in prices for securities that the Fund may want to purchase or sell, or seek capital appreciation.

Additional Risks of Options and Futures Strategies

General. Options and futures contracts have different characteristics from other investments, both in terms of the instruments themselves and in terms of how the instruments are traded.

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What the Contract Language Template Is and When It Applies

A Contract Language Template is a prewritten set of clauses and defined terms used to draft consistent, enforceable agreements. It provides standard provisions for scope, payment, confidentiality, liability, termination, governing law, and signature blocks so teams can assemble contracts quickly while maintaining legal consistency and minimizing drafting errors across similar transactions.

Why a Formal Template Improves Contract Consistency and Risk Control

Using a Contract Language Template standardizes key provisions, reduces negotiation cycles, and makes compliance reviews faster. Templates help capture required legal language, allocate risk predictably, and facilitate efficient updates when laws or internal policies change.

Why a Formal Template Improves Contract Consistency and Risk Control

Who Typically Uses a Contract Language Template

Well-constructed templates reduce review friction and make it easier to enforce company policy across high-volume contract flows.

  • In-house counsel and compliance teams who must ensure consistent legal terms across departments and jurisdictions.
  • Procurement and sourcing teams preparing vendor contracts and statements of work with repeatable commercial terms.
  • Sales operations and account managers who need standard templates for recurring customer agreements.

Core Elements Every Professional Contract Language Template Should Include

A robust template organizes clauses into clear module blocks so reviewers can enable, edit, or remove provisions without re-drafting the whole agreement.

Parties

Clear identification of contracting parties, including legal entity name, state of formation, and business address to avoid ambiguity in enforcement and service of process.

Scope

Precise statement of services, deliverables, or goods, with measurable acceptance criteria, milestones, or deliverable definitions to limit scope-creep disputes.

Payment

Payment terms, invoicing cadence, late fees, taxes, and any holdback or escrow mechanics stated with currency and timing details to reduce billing disputes.

Confidentiality

Mutual or one-way nondisclosure provisions, duration, permitted disclosures, and carve-outs for required disclosures or preexisting information.

Liability

Limits on liability, disclaimers, indemnities, and insurance requirements described to allocate risk and set reasonable exposure caps.

Termination

Termination for convenience and for cause processes, cure periods, and post-termination obligations such as data return or transition assistance.

Essential Data Fields Included in the Template

Legal Name: Full registered entity name
Address: Street, city, state, ZIP
Tax ID: EIN or SSN where required
Effective Date: MM/DD/YYYY format
Payment Terms: Net days and currency
Governing Law: Selected state jurisdiction

Step-by-Step: Complete the Contract Language Template

Follow these sequential steps to populate the template accurately and prepare it for signature and storage.

  • 01
    1. Identify Parties: Enter exact legal names and addresses for all parties.
  • 02
    2. Define Scope: Insert concise deliverables, timelines, and acceptance criteria.
  • 03
    3. Set Financials: Specify fees, invoicing schedule, and tax responsibility.
  • 04
    4. Review Legal Clauses: Confirm indemnities, liability limits, and termination language.

How to Configure an Online Contract Workflow

Configure role-based routing, required fields, and signer authentication so the template can be reused reliably across transactions.

Field Configuration
Signer Order Role-based sequential or parallel routing
Authentication Email + optional SMS code or KBA
Required Fields Mark core fields as mandatory for completion
Notifications Enable reminders and completion receipts

Where to Send or File the Completed Template

Decide destination based on contract type: counterparty, internal repository, and any regulatory filing parties.

  • To Counterparty: Deliver signed copy to designated contract contact.
  • Internal Legal: Route a final PDF to legal records or contract management.
  • Accounting: Send invoice copy and payment schedule to finance team.
  • Regulatory Filing: File copies where statute requires recordation or notice.

Digital Signing and eSubmission: Technical Considerations

Confirm platform compliance (ESIGN, UETA, HIPAA where applicable) and retention capability before executing electronically.

  • File Types: PDF and DOCX supported
  • Authentication: Email, SMS, or stronger KBA
  • Audit Trail: IP, timestamp, and action log

Typical Timelines and Deadlines to Track

Track dates that affect obligations and statutory timelines such as effective date, renewal windows, notice periods, and payment terms.

Effective Date:

Date obligations begin; use MM/DD/YYYY format

Notice Periods:

Specify days required for termination or cure

Renewal Window:

Start and end dates for automatic renewals

Payment Due Dates:

Invoicing schedule and net terms

Record Retention:

Retention period for executed agreement

Common Preparation Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using undefined terms or inconsistent definitions that create ambiguity about obligations and deliverables.
  • Failing to align payment terms with invoicing processes, leading to delayed payments and disputes.
  • Overlooking choice-of-law and venue clauses that can complicate enforcement in multi-state matters.
  • Leaving optional clauses enabled by default rather than tailoring them to the specific transaction.

Risks and Consequences of Incorrect Contract Language

Enforceability Issues: Ambiguous clauses can render obligations unenforceable
Financial Exposure: Uncapped liability may increase damages owed
Regulatory Noncompliance: Missing statutory language can trigger penalties
Tax Consequences: Incorrect payment terms affect tax reporting
Operational Disruption: Vague scope leads to disputes and delays
Reputational Harm: Contract failures damage business relationships

Real-World Examples of Template Use

Practical examples show how templates speed execution and maintain compliance across use cases.

Optica Ventures

The interface simplified execution for the team and customers.

  • Single-template use reduced review cycles by centralizing clauses.
  • Using a vetted template helped Optica maintain consistent terms while scaling contract volume across multiple property transactions.

Martin Properties

All documents processed online with compliance and security.

  • Mobile-ready templates enabled on-site signings.
  • The property management firm executed leases and addenda faster, with clear signature audit trails and consistent clause application.

Practical Tips for Accurate and Efficient Template Completion

Adopt these practices to reduce errors and speed approvals when using contract templates.

Use Defined Term Consistently
Define capitalized terms once in the definitions section and reference them throughout. Consistent definitions prevent conflicting interpretations and simplify clause substitution during customization.
Limit Optional Clauses
Flag optional provisions clearly and maintain a change log for each executed instance. Avoid leaving multiple optional clauses enabled by default to reduce negotiation noise.
Enable Mandatory Fields
Use the template engine to require core data (legal names, effective date, payment terms). Mandatory fields reduce incomplete executions and improve downstream accounting and reporting.
Document Version Control
Store template versions with dates and approver records. Use change summaries for legal reviewers so audits can trace when and why language changed.

How This Template Differs From Other Contract Options

Compare common drafting approaches to choose whether a modular template, generic boilerplate, or statute-specific draft best fits your needs.

Criteria Standard Contract Jurisdiction-Specific
Flexibility high lower
Custom clauses optional embedded
Notarization needs rare more likely
Ease of reuse very high moderate

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Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting

Answers to common questions about template completion, electronic execution, and legal validity when using a Contract Language Template.


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