Law Firm Sponsorship Agreement

This Sponsorship Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [Date], by and between [Your Company Name], a law firm incorporated under the laws of [State/Province], with its principal place of business at [Your Company Address] ("Sponsor"), and [Beneficiary Name], a non-profit organization, company organized under the laws of [State/Province], with its principal place of business at [Address] ("Beneficiary").

WHEREAS, Beneficiary is organizing a community outreach initiative ("Event"); and

WHEREAS, the Sponsor desires to support the Event by providing sponsorship in the form of financial contributions and other resources; and

WHEREAS, Beneficiary wishes to accept such sponsorship and acknowledges the benefits of such association with Sponsor;

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

1. SPONSORSHIP RIGHTS AND BENEFITS

1.1 Grant of Rights

Beneficiary grants Sponsor the following rights:

• The right to be recognized as a Gold sponsor of the Event;

• The right to use the Event's name and logo in Sponsor's marketing materials;

• The right to exclusive speaking opportunities at the Event, subject to the terms set out in this Agreement.

1.2 Sponsor Benefits

Sponsor shall receive the following benefits:

• Logo placement on all event-related marketing materials, including brochures, posters, and banners;

• A designated booth space at the Event;

• Complimentary tickets to the Event, number depending on sponsorship level;

• Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at the Event.

2. SPONSORSHIP FEE

Sponsor agrees to pay a sponsorship fee of $[Amount] ("Sponsorship Fee"). The Sponsorship Fee shall be payable in two installments:

• 50% due upon execution of this Agreement;

• The remaining 50% is due 30 days prior to the Event date.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

3.1 Term

This Agreement shall commence on the date hereof and shall continue in effect until the completion of the Event unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Section 3.

3.2 Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement upon 30 days' written notice to the other party in the event of a breach of any material provision of this Agreement by the other party, provided that the breaching party fails to cure such breach within 30 days after receipt of written notice thereof.

4. USE OF MARKS

4.1 Beneficiary's Marks

Sponsor shall have the right to use the trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade names of Beneficiary, as permitted herein, solely in connection with the promotion and realization of the Event.

4.2 Sponsor's Marks

Beneficiary shall have the right to use the trademarks, service marks, logos, and trade names of Sponsor, as permitted herein, solely in connection with the promotion and realization of the Event. All such use of Sponsor’s Marks by Beneficiary must be approved in advance by Sponsor in writing.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

5.1 Confidential Information

Each party (the "Receiving Party") agrees to maintain in strict confidence all data and information disclosed by the other party (the "Disclosing Party") that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure, including business and financial information, customer and vendor lists, and pricing and sales information.

5.2 Exceptions

Confidential Information shall not include information that:

• is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement by the Receiving Party;

• is received from a third party without breach of any obligation of confidentiality;

• is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of or reference to the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information; or

• is required to be disclosed by law, upon which disclosure the Receiving Party shall notify the Disclosing Party as promptly as possible and shall provide assistance in obtaining an order protecting the information from public disclosure.

5.3 Obligation Upon Termination

Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, or upon written request of the Disclosing Party, the Receiving Party shall promptly return or destroy all documents and other tangible materials representing the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information and all copies thereof.

6. INDEMNIFICATION

6.1 Indemnity

Each party agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other party and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

• the performance of this Agreement, except for actions caused by the indemnified party's gross negligence or willful misconduct;

• any breach of this Agreement by the indemnifying party;

• any negligent or more culpable act or omission of the indemnifying party (including any breach of its representations or warranties hereunder).

6.2 Procedures

The indemnified party shall provide the indemnifying party with prompt notice of any claim coming within the purview of these indemnities and shall cooperate fully (at the indemnifying party's expense) in the defense of such claim. The indemnifying party shall have control of the defense or settlement of any claim, but the indemnified party may participate at its own expense with counsel of its choice.

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1 Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of [State/Province], without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in [City, State/Province] and the parties hereby irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

7.2 Entire Agreement

This document and any exhibit attached constitute the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter.

7.3 Amendment

This Agreement may only be amended, modified, or supplemented by an agreement in writing signed by each party hereto.

7.4 Notices

All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers, and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and addressed to the parties at the addresses set forth on the first page of this Agreement (or to such other address that may be designated by the receiving party from time to time in accordance with this section).

7.5 Severability

Suppose any term or provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable. In that case, such invalidity shall not affect the remainder of the Agreement, which shall be construed as if not containing the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced accordingly.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Law Firm Sponsorship Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

[Your Company Name]

[Sponsor Representative Name]

[Title]

[Beneficiary]

[Beneficiary Representative Name]

[Title]

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