Business Term Sheet

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I. Overview

This Term Sheet ("Term Sheet") outlines the principal terms and conditions proposed for the transaction between [Your Company Name] ("Company") and [Investor's Name] ("Investor"). This document serves as a preliminary non-binding framework for further negotiation and will be followed by a definitive agreement that encompasses the details and obligations of the respective parties in full legal terminology.

The purpose of this Term Sheet is to provide an initial understanding of the key aspects of the investment or business deal, allowing both parties to agree in principle before proceeding to more detailed contractual documentation. It is intended to facilitate a smoother, more efficient negotiation process by providing a clear snapshot of the intentions and expectations of both parties.

II. Parties Involved

• [Your Company Name], a company organized and existing under the laws of [State/Country], with its principal office located at [Your Company Address].

• [Investor's Name], an investor with an address at [Investor's Address].

III. Proposed Transaction

• Type of Transaction: [Equity/Debt/Other]

• Amount to be Invested: [$Amount]

• Proposed Closing Date: [Date]

This Section outlines the nature of the transaction, including the total investment and the form that this investment will take. Both parties must agree on the structure of the investment to avoid conflicts in subsequent phases of the deal process.

IV. Valuation

The valuation of [Your Company Name] relevant to this transaction has been agreed upon based on the following methodologies:

• Pre-Money Valuation: [$Amount]

• Post-Money Valuation: [$Amount] (inclusive of the new capital to be invested)

V. Terms of Investment

The specific terms of the investment are as follows:

• Equity Offered: [% Percentage]

• Types of Shares: [Preferred/Common]

• Voting Rights: [Describe Voting Rights]

• Dividend Policy: [Specify any agreed dividend policy]

• Liquidation Preferences: [Describe Liquidation Preferences]

VI. Conditions Precedent

The obligations of the [Investor's Name] under this Term Sheet are subject to the fulfillment, to the [Investor's Name]'s reasonable satisfaction, of the following conditions:

• Completion of satisfactory due diligence

• The negotiation and execution of definitive agreements

• Approval from respective Boards of Directors and, if applicable, shareholders

VII. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to keep the terms within this Term Sheet and all related negotiations confidential. Disclosure of the terms to third parties may occur only when necessary and must be accompanied by appropriate confidentiality measures.

Any public announcement concerning this investment will be made jointly by both parties and only upon mutual agreement on the timing and content of the communication. The confidentiality obligations will continue regardless of whether the transaction is ultimately completed.

VIII. Expiration

This Term Sheet is valid until [Expiration Date]. If no agreement is reached by this date, this Term Sheet shall expire without any legal effect between the parties unless mutually extended in writing.

Before expiration, the terms contained here are non-binding except for the confidentiality clause which shall bind the parties from the date of this agreement.

IX. Miscellaneous

A. Notices

Any notices or communications required or permitted under this Term Sheet shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered personally, sent by registered mail (return receipt requested), or sent by recognized courier service to the addresses specified herein or such other addresses as may be specified in writing by the parties.

B. Entire Agreement:

This Term Sheet, together with any attachments or exhibits hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof.

C. Amendments:

This Term Sheet may be amended, modified, or supplemented only by a written instrument executed by both parties.

D. Severability:

If any provision of this Term Sheet is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under any applicable law, such provision shall be severed from this Term Sheet, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

E. Waiver:

The failure of any party to enforce any provision of this Term Sheet shall not be construed as a waiver of such provision or the right to enforce it thereafter.

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