Free MOU Contract Template

MOU Contract

This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into on [Date], by and between [YOUR NAME], with its principal place of business at [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS], and [CLIENT'S NAME], with its principal place of business at [CLIENT'S ADDRESS]. Collectively, referred to as the "Parties."

I. Parties Involved

  • Lawyer:

    [YOUR NAME]

    [YOUR COMPANY'S ADDRESS]

  • Client:

    [CLIENT'S NAME]

    [CLIENT'S ADDRESS]

II. Purpose

The Parties hereby enter into this MOU with the mutual understanding and intention to collaborate on [describe the specific project or objective]. This collaboration aims to [state the overarching goal or purpose of the collaboration].

III. Responsibilities

Responsibilities of Lawyer:

  • Provide necessary resources for the project.

  • Complete assigned tasks by agreed deadlines.

  • Appoint a representative for communication.

Responsibilities of Client:

  • Contribute agreed resources.

  • Fulfill assigned tasks promptly.

  • Designate a representative for coordination.

IV. Terms

  • Duration: This MOU shall commence on [Effective Date] and shall remain in effect until [Termination Date] unless terminated earlier as provided herein.

  • Amendments: Any amendments to this MOU shall be made in writing and signed by both Parties.

  • Confidentiality: The Parties agree to maintain confidentiality regarding any proprietary or sensitive information shared during the collaboration.

V. Intellectual Property

  1. Ownership: Each Party shall retain ownership of their respective pre-existing intellectual property.

  2. Joint Intellectual Property: Any intellectual property developed jointly during the collaboration shall be jointly owned by the Parties by applicable laws.

VI. Compensation

  1. Financial Obligations: The Parties agree that [specify any financial arrangements, if applicable, such as cost-sharing or revenue-sharing].

  2. Expenses: Each Party shall be responsible for their expenses unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

VII. Termination

  1. Termination for Convenience: Either Party may terminate this MOU at any time, for any reason, by providing [number] days' written notice to the other Party.

  2. Termination for Cause: Either Party may terminate this MOU immediately upon written notice if the other Party fails to fulfill its obligations under this MOU.

VIII. Jurisdiction

This MOU shall be governed by and construed by the laws of [State/Country]. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this MOU shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [State/Country].

IX. Agreement Entirely

This MOU contains the entire contract between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous contracts and understandings, whether oral or written, relating to such subject matter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this MOU as of the date first above written.

[YOUR NAME]

[DATE SIGNED]

[CLIENT'S NAME]

[DATE SIGNED]

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