Free Business Settlement Template
BUSINESS SETTLEMENT
I. Introduction
This Business Settlement Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Your Name], located at [Address of Party A], and [Party B], located at [Address of Party B], collectively referred to as the "Parties."
II. Background
[Your Name], a [description of the party], and [Party B], a [description of the party], have engaged in [brief description of the dispute or issue].
III. Definitions
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Effective Date: The date on which this Agreement becomes effective, which shall be [Date].
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Dispute: [Define the nature of the dispute being settled.]
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Settlement Amount: The total amount agreed upon by the Parties to resolve the Dispute, which shall be [Amount].
IV. Settlement Terms
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Release of Claims: In consideration of the Settlement Amount, [Party A] hereby releases and forever discharges [Party B] from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, or liabilities arising out of or related to the Dispute.
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Payment Terms:
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[Party B] shall pay the Settlement Amount to [Party A] within [Number] days of the Effective Date.
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Payment shall be made via [Payment Method].
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Confidentiality: Both Parties agree to keep the terms of this Agreement confidential and shall not disclose any information regarding the settlement to any third party, except as required by law.
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No Admission of Liability: The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is a compromise and settlement of disputed claims and that no Party admits any liability or wrongdoing.
V. Representations and Warranties
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Authority: Each Party represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement.
VI. Miscellaneous Provisions
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Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
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Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
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Amendments: Any amendments to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both Parties.
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Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
VII. Signature
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date first above written.
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
[Your Name]
[Your Title]