DHA Settlement Agreement

DHA SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

This DHA Settlement Agreement (the Agreement) is made effective as of by and between Claimant Name: (hereinafter "Claimant") and DHA Entity Name: (hereinafter "DHA"). Claimant and DHA are each a Party and together the Parties.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Claimant asserts certain claims, demands and causes of action arising out of events or transactions alleged to have occurred prior to the Effective Date and described in Claim Description:

WHEREAS, DHA denies liability for the matters alleged by Claimant but wishes to resolve the dispute without further litigation, administrative proceedings, or other dispute resolution processes; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to fully and finally resolve and settle the disputed matters on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

(a) "Settlement Amount" means the total monetary consideration to be paid by DHA to Claimant in full settlement of the Claims, in the amount of $ .

(b) "Claims" means all claims, demands, causes of action, suits, administrative proceedings, and liabilities of any nature, whether known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, that Claimant had, has or may have against DHA arising out of the matters described in Claim Description.

2. PAYMENT TERMS

Subject to the terms of this Agreement, DHA shall pay the Settlement Amount to Claimant as follows:

(a) Payment Method (select one): Check Wire Transfer ACH

(b) Payment Schedule: DHA shall deliver the Settlement Amount to Claimant no later than following execution of this Agreement and receipt of any documentation reasonably required by DHA to effect payment.

(c) Payment Address / Instructions:

3. RELEASE

In consideration of the payment set forth in Section 2, Claimant, on behalf of Claimant and Claimant's successors, assigns, agents, representatives and attorneys, hereby fully, finally and forever releases, waives and discharges DHA, its past and present officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns (collectively, the Released Parties) from any and all Claims arising out of or related to the matters described in Claim Description, whether such Claims are known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, foreseen or unforeseen, up to and including the Effective Date.

Claimant expressly acknowledges that this Release includes any and all rights under applicable statutes or common law providing that a release does not extend to claims which the releasor does not know or suspect to exist at the time of executing the release.

4. CONFIDENTIALITY

Except as required by law or regulation, neither Party shall disclose the terms, amount, or existence of this Agreement to any third party without the prior written consent of the other Party. Disclosure to legal counsel, tax advisors, or as required for internal accounting or insurance purposes is permitted, provided such recipients agree to be bound by confidentiality obligations consistent with this Agreement.

5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each Party represents and warrants that: (a) it has full power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement; (b) the person signing this Agreement on its behalf is duly authorized to do so; and (c) this Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation enforceable in accordance with its terms.

6. TAXES

Unless otherwise required by applicable law, each Party shall be responsible for its own tax liabilities arising from amounts received or paid under this Agreement. DHA may withhold taxes or make deductions if required by law; DHA will notify Claimant in writing if any such withholding is required.

7. COOPERATION

Each Party shall cooperate and execute such further documents and take such further actions as may be reasonably necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Agreement, including providing affidavits or other documentation reasonably requested to process payment or effect the release.

8. NO ADMISSION OF LIABILITY

The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is a compromise of disputed claims and that the payment and other terms contained herein shall not be construed as an admission of liability or wrongdoing by DHA or any Released Party.

9. BREACH AND REMEDIES

In the event of a material breach of this Agreement by a Party, the non-breaching Party shall provide written notice describing the breach and a reasonable opportunity to cure. If the breach is not cured within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice, the non-breaching Party may pursue all remedies available at law or in equity, including specific performance and damages.

10. NOTICES

Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by hand, certified mail (return receipt requested), or nationally recognized overnight courier to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a Party may specify in writing pursuant to this Section.

11. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State or jurisdiction of without regard to any conflict of laws principles.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings and negotiations, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Parties. No failure or delay by either Party in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of that right. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

14. FURTHER ASSURANCES

Each Party shall execute and deliver such further instruments and take such further actions as may be reasonably required to carry out the purposes and intent of this Agreement.

SIGNATURES

The Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the dates set forth below.

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