Release And Waiver Of Claims Template for Switzerland

1. Confidentiality: Terms regarding confidentiality of the settlement and release terms, used when parties wish to maintain privacy

2. Future Claims: Provisions regarding unknown future claims, though care must be taken as some future rights cannot be waived under Swiss law

3. Return of Property: Requirements for returning any property or documents, relevant in employment or business relationship contexts

4. Non-Disparagement: Mutual agreements not to make negative statements about each other, often used in employment or business disputes

5. Severability: Provisions for maintaining validity of remaining terms if any part is found invalid, important for complex releases

6. Tax Implications: Statements regarding tax responsibility for any settlement payments, used when monetary consideration is involved

1. Schedule A - Description of Released Claims: Detailed itemization of specific claims, incidents, or matters being released

2. Schedule B - Settlement Payment Details: If applicable, breakdown of any settlement payments or consideration

3. Schedule C - Excluded Claims: List of claims specifically excluded from the release, particularly those that cannot be waived under Swiss law

4. Appendix 1 - Related Documents: Copies of relevant documents referenced in the release (e.g., incident reports, prior agreements)

5. Appendix 2 - Form of Confirmation: Template for any required confirmation or acknowledgment forms