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PROFIT SHARE AGREEMENT
This Profit Share Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is made on [INSERT DATE ON WHICH THE AGREEMENT COMES INTO FORCE] (hereinafter referred to as the “Effective Date”) between:
[INSERT NAME OF PARTY A], having registered office at [INSERT ADDRESS OF PARTY A] (hereinafter referred to as the “Party A” which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, means and includes its legal representatives, executors, administrators and permitted assigns); and
[INSERT NAME OF PARTY B], having registered office at [INSERT ADDRESS OF PARTY B] (hereinafter referred to as the “Party B” which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, means and includes its legal representatives, executors, administrators and permitted assigns).
The “Party A” and the “Party B” together shall be referred to as “Parties” and individually as a “Party”.
WHEREAS
- The Parties have a mutual interest and intends to enter into this agreement to govern the sharing of the Profits.
- The Parties mutually agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement, which governs the working relationship between the parties.
- The parties are duly authorized and have the capacity to enter into this agreement.
- Both the parties affirm to understand the provisions contained herein and in case either party requires clarification as to one or more provisions, either party has had the right to seek clarifications or sought legal guidance.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and intending to, be legally bound, the Parties have agreed as follows:
- DEFINITIONS
- “Profit Sharing” refers to the Company’s Profits that is being shared by both the parties as per the terms and conditions of this agreement.
- "Business" means the business of the Company.
- "Financial Statements" means the financial statements of the Company, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
- "Party" or "Parties" means the directors, investors and the Company;
- “Net Profits " means the net profits of the Company as determined by generally accepted accounting principles.
- “Confidential Information" means any non-public information, data, documentation, trade secrets, know-how, or any other information disclosed by one party to the other party in connection with this agreement, whether in written, oral, electronic, or any other form, and identified as confidential or which the Parties should reasonably understand to be confidential.
- PURPOSE
- Parties hereby agree to enter into-this profit-sharing agreement for the purpose of sharing the profits generated from the Company or business [BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS]
- CALCULATION OF PROFITS
- The profit share shall be calculated based on the following method [MENTION THE METHOD OF PROFIT-SHARING CALCULATION SUCH AS NET PERCENTAGE OR FORMULA BASED].
- The calculation of Profits and determination of Profit sharing shall be conducted on an [MONTHLY, QUATERLY, ANNUAL] basis, as determined by the Company.
- PROFIT SHARING RATIO
- The parties shall have the following profit share percentage as mentioned in the Table below:
- PARTY A shall have [INSERT PROFIT SHARE PERCENTAGE THAT PARTY A SHALL HAVE]%.
- PARTY B shall have [INSERT PROFIT SHARE PERCENTAGE THAT PARTY B SHALL HAVE]%
- TERM AND TERMINATION
- The term of this agreement shall commence on the effective date hereof and continue until terminated by either party with days of [INSERT NOTICE PERIOD FOR NOTICE OF TERMINATION] or earlier as per the provisions of this agreement.
- The Parties may terminate the agreement if there is a material breach of the terms and failure to resolve such a breach within [INSERT MINIMUM NUMBER OF DAYS IN WHICH BREACH SHOULD BE CURED] days of notification of such a breach.
- CONFIDENTIALITY
- Confidential Information shall not include any information that: (i) is or becomes generally known to the public without either Party’s breach of any obligation owed to the other Party; (ii) was independently developed by a Party without other Party's breach of any obligation owed to that Party; or (iii) is received from a third party who obtained such Confidential Information without any third party's breach of any obligation owed to the Party.
- During and after the term of this Agreement, Parties will hold in the strictest confidence, and take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information, and Parties will not (i) use the Confidential Information for any purpose whatsoever other than as necessary for the performance of the Services on behalf of the other Party, or (ii) disclose the Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of an authorized representative of the other Party.
- Parties agrees to protect the confidentiality of the Confidential Information in the same manner that it protects the confidentiality of its own proprietary and confidential information of like kind, but in no event shall the Parties exercise less than reasonable care in protecting such Confidential Information.
- The Parties shall not use any confidential information directly or indirectly to procure a commercial advantage over the other Party or otherwise use any designs, ideas or concepts created by or belonging to the other Party without the express written consent of the other Party.
- Upon termination/ expiration whichever is earlier, the Parties shall promptly return or certify the destruction of Confidential Information and all authorized copies thereof.
- DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- The Parties shall endeavor to resolve any differences of opinion which may arise between them with respect to the provisions of this Agreement by negotiation between themselves personally or with the assistance of their attorneys and unless in the opinion of any party, acting reasonably, the matter in dispute is of such significant nature to warrant it being addressed otherwise, no party shall commence any public proceedings until the negotiations have failed to produce a resolution. In furtherance of the provisions of this paragraph, all Parties hereby agree to make themselves available on short notice and to negotiate promptly and in good faith, any matter any party may wish to negotiate.
- All disputes arising under this agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the Arbitration laws of [INSERT COUNTRY/STATE OF ARBITRATION] , without regard to principles of conflict of laws. The parties to this agreement will submit all disputes arising under this Agreement to Arbitration in [INSERT COUNTRY/STATE OF ARBITRATION] before a single arbitrator. The arbitrator shall be selected by mutual agreement of the parties. The venue of Arbitration proceedings shall be [INSERT NAME OF COUNTRY AND CITY WHERE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED] No party to this agreement will challenge the jurisdiction or venue provisions as provided in this section. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties.
- APPLICABLE LAW
- This Agreement shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with the Laws, rules, orders and regulations of [INSERT THE COUNTRY OF APPLICABLE LAWS].
- The Parties shall resolve all disputes in connection with the validity or interpretation of this Agreement, unless otherwise expressly stated in the Agreement, in the following manner:
- By direct negotiations between the Party A and Party B.
- If negotiations between the parties are unsuccessful, the matter shall be referred to the competent court sitting at [INSERT THE PLACE OF NEGOTIATIONS IN CASE OF DISPUTE BETWEEN THE PARTIES] which shall have exclusive jurisdiction in all matters arising there from unless otherwise agreed between the Parties in writing.
- NON DISPARAGMENT
- The Parties agree that neither they nor any of their representatives, agents, employees, or affiliates shall, directly or indirectly, make or publish any statements, comments, or communications, whether orally, in writing, or electronically, including through any channel such as social media platforms, websites, forums, or other public or private means, that disparage, defame, or negatively portray the other Party, its business, products, services, employees, or reputation.
- This clause does not prohibit a Party from making truthful statements when required by law, regulation, or valid court order, provided the Party uses reasonable efforts to provide prior notice to the other Party, to the extent permitted by law.
- NOTICES
- Any notice, request, demand, consent or other communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and sent either via email on the email address as provided by the parties and shall be considered sent when the email is sent to the correct email address of the party or shall be given by personal delivery (including courier) by certified mail (confirmed by mail) addressed to the party for which it is intended at the address below and shall be deemed to be given on the day of delivery or transmission if within during normal business hours, or, if after business hours, on the next following Business Day, or if mailed by registered or certified mail, on the day which is [INSERT THE APPLICABLE NUMBER OF BUSINESS DAYS WITHIN WHICH THE NOTICE WILL BE DEEMED SERVED] Business Days after such notice is mailed during normal postal conditions. In the event of a postal disruption, any notice mailed will be deemed received on the [INSERT THE APPLICABLE NUMBER OF BUSINESS DAYS WITHIN WHICH THE NOTICE WILL BE DEEMED SERVED] Business Day following resumption of regular postal service:
- If to the Party A: [INSERT EMAIL ID OR/AND ADDRESS OF PARTY A]
- If to the Party B: [INSERT EMAIL ID OR/AND ADDRESS OF PARTY B]
- Either party may change its address/email address for notices and other communications upon notice to the other party in the manner aforesaid.
- Any notice, request, demand, consent or other communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and sent either via email on the email address as provided by the parties and shall be considered sent when the email is sent to the correct email address of the party or shall be given by personal delivery (including courier) by certified mail (confirmed by mail) addressed to the party for which it is intended at the address below and shall be deemed to be given on the day of delivery or transmission if within during normal business hours, or, if after business hours, on the next following Business Day, or if mailed by registered or certified mail, on the day which is [INSERT THE APPLICABLE NUMBER OF BUSINESS DAYS WITHIN WHICH THE NOTICE WILL BE DEEMED SERVED] Business Days after such notice is mailed during normal postal conditions. In the event of a postal disruption, any notice mailed will be deemed received on the [INSERT THE APPLICABLE NUMBER OF BUSINESS DAYS WITHIN WHICH THE NOTICE WILL BE DEEMED SERVED] Business Day following resumption of regular postal service:
- MISCELLANOUS
- Modifications: Except as otherwise provided herein this Agreement shall not be amended or otherwise modified unless the modification or amendment is done in writing, signed and has been mutually agreed by both the parties.
- Language: The language of all communications between the parties pursuant to this Agreement, including notices and reports, will be the [INSERT LANGUAGE OF ALL COMMUNICATIONS].
- Severability: If any provision of this Agreement shall, to any extent, be held to be invalid or unenforceable, it shall be deemed to be separate and severable from the remaining provisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect and be binding as though the invalid or unenforceable provision had not been included.
- Entire agreement: This agreement along with all the Exhibits constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings, inducements or conditions, express or implied, written or oral, between the parties. This Agreement may be executed in identical duplicate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and both of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
- No Waiver: Any failure or delay of any Party hereto in exercising any right or privilege with respect to this Agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver or to affect the validity of any part of the Agreement and shall not retrain any of the Parties to enforce any of the provisions of the Agreement.
- Amendments and Assignments: Any amendments to this Agreement shall be made, only if, both Parties agree upon such amendment in writing. This Agreement shall not be assigned by either party without the express, written consent of the other party.
- Headings: The headings upon the various sections are solely for convenience and reference only and shall not affect the scope, meaning, intent or interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement, nor shall such headings otherwise be given any legal effect.
- INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE
- The Parties are advised to seek independent legal counsel before entering into this Agreement. Each Party acknowledges that they have been given a reasonable opportunity to consult with an attorney of their choosing regarding the terms, conditions, and obligations set forth in this Agreement, including any restrictions or commitments imposed herein.
- By signing this Agreement, the Parties confirm that they have either sought such independent legal advice or voluntarily chosen to proceed without it. Each Party further represents that they are entering into this Agreement knowingly, voluntarily, and with a full understanding of its provisions.
- The Parties acknowledge that they are not relying on any statements, promises, or representations made by the other Party or any representative thereof that are not expressly included in this Agreement.
- DECLARATION
- Each of the parties hereto covenant and agree to execute and deliver such further and other agreements, assurances, undertakings or documents, cause such meetings to be held, resolutions passed and by-laws enacted, exercise their votes and influence and do and perform and cause to be done and performed any further and other acts and things as may be necessary or desirable in order to give full effect to this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, intending to be legally bound, have each executed this agreement as of the effective date.
Signed, sealed and delivered on behalf of Party A
Name: [INSERT NAME OF PARTY A/ SIGNING AUTHORITY]
Signature:
Date: [INSERT DATE OF SIGNING BY PARTY A]
Signed, sealed and delivered on behalf of Party B
Name: [INSERT NAME OF PARTY B/ SIGNING AUTHORITY]
Signature:
Date: [INSERT DATE OF SIGNING BY PARTY B]