Event Keynote Template

EVENT KEYNOTE AGREEMENT

Parties

Recitals

WHEREAS, Organizer operates the event known as to be held at on ;

WHEREAS, Speaker is engaged to deliver a keynote presentation concerning at the Event under the terms set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the Speaker's presentation.

Scope of Work

Speaker shall prepare and deliver a keynote presentation consistent with the Event schedule. Key obligations include length, content, and delivery as specified below and further described in the Scope of Work field.

Presentation Details

Presentation Title:

Scheduled Presentation Length (minutes):    Rehearsal Date/Time:

Payment Terms

Total Fee:    Deposit Required:

Late Payment: Organizer shall pay interest on overdue amounts at the lesser of (a) per month or (b) the maximum rate permitted by law. A processing fee of may apply after days past due.

Expenses

Travel and lodging expenses: Organizer will reimburse reasonable, documented travel and lodging expenses subject to a per-person cap of .

If Organizer does not reimburse travel, Speaker is responsible for travel arrangements and costs.

Term and Termination

Agreement Start Date:    Agreement End Date:

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other Party if the breach remains uncured after days' written notice. If Organizer cancels the Speaker less than days before the Event, Organizer shall pay a cancellation fee equal to of the Total Fee, unless canceled for reasons set forth in the Force Majeure clause.

Confidentiality

Each Party shall keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other Party that is designated confidential or that, by its nature, should reasonably be understood to be confidential. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no breach by the receiving Party, or that was independently developed or lawfully obtained from a third party. The obligations in this paragraph survive termination of this Agreement for a period of two (2) years.

Recording, Intellectual Property and Publicity

Organizer may record audio and video of the keynote: Yes    Speaker grants Organizer a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display recordings and promotional excerpts for Organizer's legitimate business purposes, subject to Speaker's moral rights and attribution. Speaker retains copyright in original presentation materials unless otherwise assigned in writing.

Speaker grants Organizer the right to use Speaker's name, likeness, and biography in Event promotion unless Speaker checks the box limiting promotional use: Limit use

Indemnification and Insurance

Each Party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Party from third-party claims arising out of its negligence or willful misconduct in performance of this Agreement. Organizer shall maintain general liability insurance for the Event; upon request Organizer shall provide proof of insurance to Speaker.

Force Majeure

Neither Party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance resulting from acts beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, government action, strikes, pandemics, or severe weather. The affected Party must provide prompt written notice and use reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact.

Governing Law; Entire Agreement

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified below without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that state.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, or representations, whether oral or written. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both Parties.

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