Due Diligence Checklist Template

DUE DILIGENCE CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

This Due Diligence Checklist Template is prepared for the evaluation of business, financial, legal and operational matters in connection with a proposed transaction. The parties identify themselves below and acknowledge that completion of this checklist facilitates review but does not itself modify any agreement between the parties.

Parties and Effective Date

Client Name:    Provider Name:

Effective Date:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client seeks to conduct a review of Provider's business, legal, financial and operational records for the purpose of evaluating a potential transaction or commercial arrangement; and

WHEREAS, Provider agrees to furnish requested documents and information subject to the terms of confidentiality and use limitations set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend that this checklist define the scope of requested items, timelines, responsibilities and acknowledgement of receipt without altering any definitive agreement unless executed by authorized representatives.

SCOPE OF WORK

DUE DILIGENCE CHECKLIST

Use the checkboxes to indicate items requested and received. For each item: mark Provided when documents are supplied, list the document reference or file name, specify received date, and include reviewer notes as needed.

Corporate Records

Employment & Benefits

Real Property

Litigation & Compliance

Information Technology & Security

PAYMENT TERMS

Payment Amount:

Late Fee:

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term Start Date:    Term End Date:

Termination Notice Period:

Termination Clause: Either party may terminate this engagement for material breach if the breach is not cured within the notice period set forth above. Termination shall not relieve either party of obligations accrued prior to termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All information disclosed in connection with this checklist and any supporting documents shall be treated as confidential and used solely for the evaluation of the proposed transaction. Recipient shall not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except as permitted by written agreement or required by law, and shall employ reasonable safeguards to protect such information.

Confidentiality Duration:

GOVERNING LAW

This Checklist and any dispute arising from or relating to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of:

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Checklist, together with any executed non-disclosure agreement between the parties, constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior discussions and agreements concerning the due diligence process. Any modification must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By signing below, the undersigned representatives certify that they are authorized to act on behalf of their respective parties, that the information provided on this checklist is accurate to the best of their knowledge, and that they agree to the confidentiality and use restrictions contained herein.

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