Non-binding framework for partnerships, joint ventures or pilot integrations. Carve-outs for exclusivity, confidentiality and dispute resolution.
Date: [DD-MM-YYYY]
Between:
(each a "Party" and collectively the "Parties").
A. Party A is engaged in the business of [describe core business of Party A].
B. Party B is engaged in the business of [describe core business of Party B].
C. The Parties wish to record their mutual understanding in respect of [describe the proposed collaboration / project / arrangement] (the "Project").
The Parties shall jointly explore the Project covering:
Specific commercial terms (pricing, revenue share, SLAs) shall be captured in a separate definitive agreement to be executed within [60] days of this MoU.
| Activity | Responsible Party | |---|---| | [Activity 1] | Party A | | [Activity 2] | Party B | | [Activity 3] | Joint |
Each Party shall bear its own costs in connection with the Project, including legal, travel, and personnel costs, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The Parties agree to keep confidential all non-public information shared in connection with this MoU. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of this MoU for 3 years.
This MoU is effective from the date set out above and shall remain in force until the earlier of:
Save for the obligations under clauses 4 (Confidentiality), 7 (Exclusivity, if any), 8 (Dispute resolution) and 9 (Governing law), this MoU is non-binding and creates no commitment to enter a definitive agreement.
For the duration of this MoU, the Parties agree not to enter discussions with any other party in respect of a substantially similar collaboration in the territory of [Country / Region].
Disputes shall be settled by mutual discussion. Failing resolution within 30 days, the matter shall be referred to arbitration before a sole arbitrator under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. Seat: [City]. Language: English.
Indian law. Courts at [City] shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
Signed in counterparts on the date first above written.
| | | |---|---| | For Party A | For Party B | | Signature: | Signature: | | Name: | Name: | | Designation: | Designation: |
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