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Head Of Terms Agreement
"I need a Head of Terms Agreement for the proposed acquisition of a SaaS company based in California, with specific focus on IP rights protection and employee retention provisions, targeting completion by March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of all parties involved in the proposed transaction
2. Background: Context of the proposed transaction and relationship between the parties
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the document
4. Non-Binding Nature: Clear statement that the document is generally non-binding except for specific provisions
5. Proposed Transaction: Overview of the main transaction terms and structure
6. Key Commercial Terms: Essential business terms including pricing, payment terms, and key deliverables
7. Timeline: Proposed schedule for negotiation, due diligence, and completion
8. Binding Provisions: Specifically identified terms that are intended to be legally binding
9. Confidentiality: Binding obligations regarding the protection of confidential information
10. Costs: Responsibility for costs and expenses during the negotiation period
11. Governing Law: Applicable law and jurisdiction
1. Exclusivity: Binding provision preventing parties from negotiating with other parties for a specified period - include when exclusivity is required
2. Due Diligence: Framework for the due diligence process - include for complex transactions requiring significant investigation
3. Break Fee: Compensation payable if one party withdraws - include for high-value transactions or where significant preliminary work is required
4. Regulatory Approvals: Required governmental or regulatory approvals - include when the transaction requires specific regulatory clearance
5. Post-Completion Obligations: High-level overview of post-completion requirements - include for complex transactions with significant post-completion obligations
6. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances - include when the negotiation period is extended or in volatile markets
7. Public Announcements: Rules for making public statements - include when dealing with public companies or high-profile transactions
1. Key Commercial Terms Schedule: Detailed breakdown of the principal commercial terms
2. Timeline Schedule: Detailed timeline with key milestones and deadlines
3. Due Diligence Requirements: List of required due diligence items and documentation
4. Required Approvals: List of necessary internal and external approvals
5. Permitted Disclosure Parties: List of advisers and other parties to whom disclosure is permitted under confidentiality provisions
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Completion
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Payment Terms
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Due Diligence
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Timeline
Regulatory Approvals
Break Fee
Public Announcements
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Head Of Terms Agreement
A US-law governed preliminary agreement outlining key terms and conditions of a proposed transaction, serving as a framework for detailed negotiations and final documentation.
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