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Joint Venture Agreement
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Joint Venture Agreement
This Joint Venture Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [Date], by and between:
Party A: [Full Name / Company Name]
Address: [Address]
and
Party B: [Full Name / Company Name]
Address: [Address]
Collectively referred to as the "Parties."
1. Formation and Purpose
The Parties hereby form a joint venture (the "Joint Venture") to engage in the following business activity:
[Brief description of the project, venture, or purpose].
The name of the Joint Venture shall be [Joint Venture Name], and its principal office shall be located at [Address].
2. Contributions
Each Party shall contribute the following resources:
Party A: [e.g., $ amount, equipment, services, IP, etc.]
Party B: [e.g., $ amount, facilities, staff, etc.]
3. Ownership and Profit Sharing
Ownership of the Joint Venture and all profits, losses, and liabilities shall be shared as follows:
Party A: [XX]%
Party B: [XX]%
4. Management and Decision-Making
4.1 The Joint Venture shall be managed by a Management Committee composed of one representative from each Party.
4.2 All major decisions require unanimous approval unless otherwise agreed in writing.
5. Duties and Obligations
Each Party agrees to:
Act in good faith and in the best interest of the Joint Venture
Perform their designated roles and responsibilities
Refrain from engaging in conflicting business activities
6. Bank Account and Finances
A separate bank account shall be established for the Joint Venture. All revenues and expenses related to the Joint Venture shall flow through this account.
7. Intellectual Property
All intellectual property created specifically for the Joint Venture shall be jointly owned unless otherwise agreed.
8. Confidentiality
Each Party agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all non-public business information related to the Joint Venture.
9. Term and Termination
This Agreement shall remain in effect until:
Completion of the Joint Venture's purpose
Mutual written agreement to terminate
Material breach by either Party
Upon termination, any remaining assets and liabilities will be distributed according to the ownership percentages.
10. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of [State].
11. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes shall first be subject to mediation, and if unresolved, to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Body].
12. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes any prior agreements.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Joint Venture Agreement as of the date first written above.
Party A Signature
Name:
Title:
Party B Signature
Name:
Title:
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JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT FAQ
What is a joint venture agreement?
A joint venture agreement is a legal contract that defines the terms and conditions under which two or more parties collaborate on a specific project or business activity. It specifies each party’s contributions, responsibilities, and rights within the partnership.
Why do you need a joint venture agreement?
It ensures that all partners have a clear understanding of the project scope, profit-sharing arrangements, decision-making processes, and liability distribution. This helps prevent disputes and provides a legal framework for resolving any disagreements.
When should I use a joint venture agreement?
Use it whenever two or more businesses or individuals form a temporary or long-term collaboration for a shared project, investment, or market expansion. It’s particularly important when pooling resources or expertise.
How to write a joint venture agreement?
Include details on the project scope, financial and resource contributions from each party, profit and loss allocation, management structure, decision-making authority, dispute resolution methods, and terms for ending the venture.
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