Covenant Not To Sue Settlement Agreement Template for Australia

1. Non-Disparagement: Mutual agreements not to make negative statements about other parties, included when reputation protection is important

2. Return of Property: Provisions for returning documents or property, used when physical or intellectual property is involved

3. Insurance and Indemnity: Additional protection provisions, included for complex settlements or ongoing obligations

4. Third Party Rights: Addresses rights of non-parties, included when settlement affects third party interests

5. Dispute Resolution: Alternative dispute resolution procedures for future disputes about the agreement itself

6. Public Announcements: Controls over public statements about the settlement, included for high-profile cases

7. Tax Treatment: Specifies tax implications and responsibilities, included when settlement involves significant payments

1. Schedule 1 - Settlement Payment Details: Detailed breakdown of settlement amounts, payment terms, and timing

2. Schedule 2 - Released Claims: Comprehensive list of specific claims being released through the agreement

3. Schedule 3 - Excluded Claims: List of claims specifically excluded from the settlement and release

4. Schedule 4 - Required Actions: Detailed list of specific actions parties must take to implement the settlement

5. Appendix A - Related Proceedings: List of all legal proceedings affected by the settlement

6. Appendix B - Form of Release: Standard form of release to be executed by parties if required

7. Appendix C - Authorizations: Copies of corporate or other authorizations for entering the agreement