Legal Release Document Template for Hong Kong

1. Non-Admission of Liability: Optional clause stating that the release does not constitute an admission of liability - typically used in dispute settlements

2. Confidentiality: Required when parties wish to keep the terms of the release and/or the underlying circumstances confidential

3. Future Claims: Specific provisions dealing with potential future claims - particularly relevant in personal injury or ongoing business relationship contexts

4. Return of Property: Include when the release involves the return or handling of physical or intellectual property

5. Non-Disparagement: Optional clause preventing parties from making negative statements about each other - common in employment-related releases

6. Survival: Specifies which provisions survive the execution of the release - relevant for ongoing obligations

1. Schedule 1 - Released Claims: Detailed list of specific claims, rights, or causes of action being released

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

3. Schedule 3 - Related Parties: List of additional parties covered by the release (e.g., subsidiaries, officers, directors)

4. Appendix A - Referenced Documents: Copies or details of any agreements, court documents, or other materials referenced in the release

5. Appendix B - Payment Terms: If applicable, detailed terms of any payment or consideration being provided