General Release Agreement Template for Switzerland

1. Confidentiality: Required when parties wish to keep the existence or terms of the release confidential

2. Tax Matters: Include when the release involves payments with tax implications

3. Return of Property: Necessary when physical or intellectual property needs to be returned

4. Ongoing Obligations: Include when certain obligations survive the release

5. Non-Disparagement: Optional clause preventing parties from making negative statements about each other

6. Employment-Related Provisions: Required when the release involves employment relationships, addressing specific Swiss employment law requirements

7. Data Protection: Include when personal data processing is involved, ensuring FADP compliance

8. Corporate Authority: Required when parties are corporate entities, confirming authority to enter into the release

1. Schedule of Released Claims: Detailed list of specific claims being released

2. Schedule of Excluded Claims: List of claims specifically excluded from the release

3. Schedule of Consideration: Detailed breakdown of consideration being provided, if complex

4. Schedule of Properties: List of any properties or assets involved in the release

5. Schedule of Related Agreements: List of other agreements affected by or related to the release