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Negotiate the terms of a formal agreement to set up a strategic partnership to develop new software titles with this Letter of Intent template.

• Key discussion points between the parties include ownership of the final software products; confidentiality; each partner's responsibilities with respect to developing, marketing and advertising of the products; and revenue splitting.
• The letter of intent is not intended to be legally binding upon the parties except to the extent of the discussions between them.
• This is a generic template which is not country specific and can be used anywhere.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable.

Do you know to write a Letter of Intent? Don't worry - if not, just download this easy-to-use template for Australia.

This standardised digital form can be used for many kinds of transactions just by filling in the appropriate details.

Purpose of Document

The purpose of a letter of intent (LOI) is to ensure that all parties have the same understanding of the agreed terms of the deal before a formal agreement is written up. It also signifies the parties' commitment to finalise the arrangement.

It is not a legally binding contract except as it relates to the negotiations between the parties.

Key Provisions of Letter of Intent

• The parties agree not to consider offers from, or conduct discussions, with any other party with respect to the matter being negotiated.
• The parties each agree to keep the other's information confidential and not to disclose any information regarding the negotiations.
• Each party agrees to pay a break-up fee to the other party if negotiations break off for any reason other than a breach of the LOI.

Format and Jurisdiction

The Letter of Intent template is available in MS Word format. It is fully customisable and reusable. This template was drafted for use within Australia.

Need a letter of intent but don't know how to create one? Use this easy Letter of Intent template for Canada.

Purpose of Document

A letter of intent (LOI) clarifies the points of discussion between the parties prior to preparing a formal agreement, and indicates to lenders, customers, contractors and suppliers that the parties intend to complete the transaction.

The LOI is not legally binding for the most part, except for certain provisions such as confidentiality.

Key Provisions of Letter of Intent

• Both parties agree not to discuss with, or consider offers from, any other party the matters being negotiated between them so long as the letter of intent is in effect.
• The parties each agree to keep the other's information confidential and not to disclose any information regarding the negotiations.
• Each party agrees to pay a break-up fee as a penalty if the negotiations are terminated for any cause other than a breach of the LOI.

Format and Jurisdiction

The Letter of Intent template is available in MS Word format. It is fully customizable and reusable. This template was drafted for use anywhere in Canada.

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.
• Scope of Use. This letter of intent template is prepared for use in New Zealand.
• Format. This is a MS Word document template that is customisable and reusable.

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.