Legal Forms

Sometimes in the course of a business transaction, it's beneficial to put a letter of intent in place to protect the interests of the parties. This template Letter of Intent is for New Zealand.

• Purpose. The Letter of Intent ensures that everybody has the same understanding of the terms and conditions discussed by the parties before a formal written agreement is entered into. It also signifies the parties' commitment to complete the deal.
• Not Legally Binding. The Letter of Intent is not a legal contract and is not legally binding other than to the extent specifically stated in the document.
• Exclusive Negotiations.The parties agree that during the course of the negotiations, they will not entertain any offers from or conduct any discussions with any other party with respect to the subject matter of the letter of intent.
• Confidentiality. The parties also agree to mutual confidentiality provisions.
• Break-up Fee. Each party agrees to pay a break-up fee to the other party in the event that they break off negotiations for any reason other than by default by the other party.
• This letter of intent template is prepared for use in New Zealand.

If you need to move forward with certain aspects of a transaction, such as financing, before the deal is finalized, you can put a letter of intent in place. Write one up with this template for use in the U.S.

• A letter of intent is not a legal contract, except for specific clauses such as the confidentiality provisions.
• The LOI summarizes the terms that have been negotiated and indicates the parties' intention to finalize the transaction. This provides a level of security to lenders or investors who are funding the deal.
• The parties agree to negotiate exclusively with each other and not consider or accept any other offers while the letter of intent is in effect.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used within the United States.

Clarify the terms of agreement for the donation of a conservation easement to a land trust with this Letter of Intent template.

This Letter of Intent (LOI) serves to clarify the terms of agreement for the donation of a conservation easement to a land trust by the land owner. It outlines the key points that will guide the negotiation and drafting of a formal agreement between the parties.

Negotiation of Agreement

Both parties agree to negotiate the terms of a formal Conservation Easement Donation Agreement, taking into consideration the discussions and understandings specified in this LOI.

Donor's Commitment

The donor, who is the registered owner of the land in question, intends to donate the conservation easement to the trust unconditionally.

Trust's Responsibilities

Upon acceptance of the easement, the trust will use its best efforts to conserve and maintain the lands that are subject to the easement.

Confidentiality

This LOI incorporates confidentiality provisions that are legally binding on both parties. These provisions will remain in effect and survive any termination of the transaction or the discussions between the parties.

Document Format and Applicability

The Letter of Intent is available in MS Word format and can be downloaded immediately after purchase. It is a generic document, suitable for use almost anywhere.

Do you plan to donate land to a Land Trust? Put your intentions in writing with this customizable Letter of Intent template.

• Fee simple title to the land will be donated pursuant to the terms of a land donation agreement to be negotiated between you as the donor and the land trust as recipient.
• The donor is the registered owner with a fee simple interest in the land, and will donate the land unconditionally to the trust.
• The trust will use its best efforts to conserve and maintain the lands.
• The letter includes confidentiality provisions which are legally binding on both parties, and will survive any termination of the transaction and discussions between the parties.
• To access the Letter of Intent template, add it to your shopping cart, click on checkout and choose your payment option, then download the form.
• Available in MS Word format.

Set out the terms on which a joint venture enterprise will be established in this generic Letter of Intent to Form Joint Venture.

• The Letter of Intent summarizes the discussions between the parties with respect to the general structure of the venture corporation and the rights and obligations of the co-venturers.
• The co-venturers will incorporate a new company solely to carry on the business of the joint venture.
• The company will be managed by a board of directors consisting of nominees of each of the co-venturers.
• Shareholder equity in the venture corporation will be apportioned on the same ratio as the investment made by each of the co-venturers in the joint venture.
• The letter of intent itself is not legally binding, but rather it is a means of ensuring that both parties have the same understanding of the provisions before executing a formal, final and legally binding agreement.
• This is a generic template which is not country specific and can be used anywhere.
• Available in MS Word format.

Software publishers can write a Letter of Intent to grant a perpetual software license to a licensee with this easy-to-use template.

• The letter summarizes the discussions between the parties prior to signing a legally binding License Agreement.
• The software license will not include upgrades, modifications or new versions of the software.
• Each party will be entitled to modify the software, but neither party will have any rights in the other party's modifications.
• The licensee will not have any rights to license or sublicense the software in a manner which would compete with the licensor's business.
• Confidentiality and non-solicitation provisions covering both parties.
• The letter of intent is not a legal document in and of itself. It expresses the parties' intentions, but is not a binding obligation on the parties to complete the transaction.
• This is a generic document which does not reference the laws of any particular country or jurisdiction.

Negotiate the terms of a formal contract with an ad agency in this generic Letter of Intent to Hire Advertising Agency.

• The LOI summarizes the parties' discussions with respect to mounting an ad campaign for various products.
• The consideration to be paid to the advertising agency is to be 100% commission-based, plus reimbursement for all actual costs and expenses.
• The relationship will be exclusive on the part of the client, in other words, the client will not retain any other agency with respect to the same products.
• Any third party commitments (such as rentals, leasing, hiring of talent, etc) will be subject to approval by the client.
• The agency will indemnify the client against claims for libel, slander, piracy, etc, and agrees to maintain liability insurance during the course of the relationship.
• The Letter of Intent to Hire Advertising Agency template is generic (not country-specific) and can be used anywhere.
• The form is downloadable and easy to customize for your unique needs.

Use this easy downloadable Letter of Intent template to negotiate the terms under which you agree to hire a public relations firm to work with your business.

• The public relations agency will devote at least a minimum specified number of hours each month exclusively to the client's account, and that minimum may be increased as required in order to perform the work.
• The client will pay the agency a monthly retainer, plus an hourly rate for any time spent on the project over and above the contracted number of hours.
• The agency will be responsible for all media communications, product demonstrations and market research involved in the client's public relations campaign.
• The agency will NOT be involved in direct sales or technical consulting.
• The letter of intent itself is not a legal contract, but rather it is a means of ensuring that both parties have the same understanding of the discussions between them prior to signing a legally binding contract.
• The document template is not country-specific and can be used almost anywhere.

Negotiate the terms of lease for a business premises before drawing up a formal lease document with this Letter of Intent to Lease Commercial Space.

• The Letter of Intent itself is not a legal contract. Its purpose is to ensure that both the landlord and the proposed tenant have the same understanding of the lease terms discussed, such as:
  • square footage of the leased premises,
  • allowed use of the space,
  • compliance with zoning bylaws and obtaining of permits,
  • the amount and payment dates of rent payments,
  • the tenant's occupancy costs,
  • early occupancy for completion of tenant improvements,
  • landlord's work and tenant's work,
  • parking access,
  • insurance obligations,
  • procedure for terminating the lease,
  • confidentiality provisions,
  • disclosure of broker representation.
• The Letter of Intent to Lease Commercial Space is a great time-saving tool for commercial landlords and property managers. Download your copy now.
• Available in MS Word format, fully editable.

Negotiate the terms of licensing certain technology for research and development purposes with this Letter of Intent.

• The licensor will sponsor research to further the development of the technology, and may offer consulting positions to some of the licensee's research and development personnel to further its business interests.
• The licensee will pay an up-front license fee, and a royalty on all sales of products or services covered by the patent rights related to the technology.
• The licensor will diligently pursue and protect all patent rights.
• Closing of the transaction is conditioned upon a number of factors, including the licensee being able to obtain the necessary financing.
• The Letter of Intent itself is an agreement in principle, not a legal contract, and is not legally binding except as it relates to the negotiations between the parties.
• The purpose of the Letter of Intent is to ensure that the licensor and the licensee both have the same understanding of the terms discussed.
• The Letter of Intent to License Technology for Development template can be used in most countries and is fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.