Short Settlement Agreement Template for New Zealand

1. Non-Disparagement: Include when parties wish to prevent negative statements about each other following settlement

2. Tax Treatment: Include when settlement involves significant monetary payment and tax implications need to be addressed

3. Future Cooperation: Include when parties need to work together or take specific actions after settlement

4. Dispute Resolution: Include when parties want to specify a process for resolving any disputes about the settlement agreement itself

5. Admission of Liability: Include when parties need to explicitly state whether the settlement constitutes an admission of liability

6. Third Party Rights: Include when settlement affects rights of parties not directly involved in the agreement

7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Include when there's any international element or specific jurisdiction needs to be established

1. Schedule 1 - Settlement Payment Details: Details of any settlement payments, including amounts, payment dates, and payment methods

2. Schedule 2 - Released Claims: Detailed list of specific claims being released through the settlement

3. Schedule 3 - Settlement Actions: Specific actions to be taken by parties as part of the settlement, with timeframes and requirements