Confidentiality Settlement Agreement Template for South Africa

1. Non-Disparagement: Mutual obligations not to make negative statements about other parties, included when reputation protection is important

2. Press Releases: Terms regarding public announcements about the settlement, included when public relations are a concern

3. Tax Implications: Allocation of tax responsibilities for settlement payments, included when significant financial settlements are involved

4. Third Party Rights: Provisions affecting rights of third parties, included when settlement impacts other entities

5. Dispute Resolution: Specific procedures for resolving disputes about the agreement, included when parties want alternative dispute resolution mechanisms

6. Surviving Obligations: Specification of which obligations survive termination, included when certain terms should continue beyond settlement

7. Insurance and Indemnification: Provisions regarding insurance coverage and indemnification, included when ongoing risks exist

1. Schedule A - Settlement Payment Terms: Detailed breakdown of settlement amounts, payment schedules, and payment methods

2. Schedule B - Confidential Information: Specific listing or categories of information deemed confidential under the agreement

3. Schedule C - Related Parties: List of affiliated entities or individuals bound by or benefiting from the agreement

4. Appendix 1 - Form of Release: Standard form for executing the release of claims

5. Appendix 2 - Agreed Public Statement: Pre-approved text for any public statements about the settlement

6. Appendix 3 - Handling Procedures: Detailed procedures for handling, storing, and destroying confidential information