Confidential Settlement Agreement And Release Template for New Zealand

1. Ongoing Obligations: Used when parties have continuing obligations post-settlement

2. Return of Property: Required when physical or intellectual property needs to be returned or transferred

3. Non-Competition/Non-Solicitation: Include when restricting future business activities is part of the settlement

4. Regulatory Compliance: Required when settlement must comply with specific regulatory requirements

5. Third Party Rights: Needed when settlement affects rights of parties not signing the agreement

6. Employment-Related Provisions: Include for settlements of employment disputes, addressing references and future employment

7. Intellectual Property Rights: Used when IP ownership or licenses need to be addressed

8. Insurance and Indemnification: Include when dealing with insurance claims or ongoing indemnification obligations

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

2. Schedule 2 - Form of Release: Formal release document to be executed by parties

3. Schedule 3 - Agreed Public Statement: Pre-approved statement for public communications about the settlement

4. Schedule 4 - Deed of Undertaking: Additional undertakings required from specific parties

5. Schedule 5 - List of Excluded Claims: Details any claims specifically excluded from the settlement

6. Appendix A - Related Entities: List of affiliated entities covered by the settlement

7. Appendix B - Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information