Contributor Release Agreement

CONTRIBUTOR RELEASE AGREEMENT

Personal Information

Contributor Name:

Address:

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Position and Contribution Details

Employment History

Education

References

Legal Disclosures and Acknowledgements

At-Will Employment: The Contributor acknowledges that, unless otherwise set forth in a separate written employment agreement signed by an authorized representative of the Company, any relationship created by this Agreement does not alter the at-will nature of employment and either party may terminate employment or engagement at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity: The Company is an equal opportunity organization. The Contributor acknowledges that decisions regarding engagement, retention, and contributions will be made without unlawful discrimination.

Grant of Rights and Release

The Contributor hereby irrevocably assigns to the Company all right, title and interest worldwide in and to the Contribution, including all copyrights, moral rights, and other proprietary rights, whether registered or unregistered, now known or hereafter arising. The assignment includes the right to reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publicly display, perform, sublicense and otherwise use the Contribution in any medium or format, in perpetuity, without additional compensation beyond the consideration set forth herein.

The Contributor waives any moral rights, droit moral, or other rights of attribution and integrity to the extent permitted by law, and agrees not to assert any claim with respect to any use of the Contribution by the Company.

The Contributor represents and warrants that the Contribution is original to the Contributor, that the Contribution has not been copied from another work in a manner that would violate another party's rights, and that no third-party permissions are required for the assignments made herein. If the Contribution includes materials created by others, the Contributor has obtained all necessary rights, licenses, and releases to permit the grant to the Company.

Confidentiality and Use of Company Materials

The Contributor acknowledges that certain Company materials and information may be confidential. The Contributor agrees to maintain the confidentiality of such materials and not to disclose or use them except as necessary to perform the contribution and as permitted by Company policy.

Representations, Indemnity and Limitation

The Contributor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, losses or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of any breach of the Contributor's representations, warranties, or obligations under this Agreement.

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT OF ANY CASH CONSIDERATION PAID UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

Miscellaneous

Governing Law: This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Assignment: The Company may assign this Agreement or its rights hereunder to any successor or affiliate. The Contributor may not assign rights or obligations under this Agreement without the Company's prior written consent.

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Contribution and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether oral or written, relating to the same subject matter.

Authorization and Background Check Consent

By checking the box below, the Contributor authorizes the Company and its agents to contact prior employers, references, and educational institutions, and to conduct background checks or verification of information provided in this form to the extent permitted by law.

I authorize contacts and background checks (consent).

Applicant Certification and Acknowledgement

I certify that all information provided in this Contributor Release Agreement and accompanying documents is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission may result in rejection of the contribution or, if engaged, disciplinary action up to and including termination.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand this Agreement, that I have had the opportunity to seek independent advice, and that I enter into this Agreement voluntarily.

I certify and acknowledge the statements above.

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