This Umbrella Agreement template is designed for use under Swiss law when parties anticipate entering into multiple related agreements over time and wish to establish a consistent framework for their business relationship. It provides the foundational terms that will govern all subsequent individual agreements, including general obligations, risk allocation, confidentiality requirements, and dispute resolution procedures. The document is particularly valuable for complex commercial relationships where parties expect to conduct repeated transactions or require a structured approach to multiple service or supply arrangements. This template incorporates key provisions of Swiss contract law, particularly from the Swiss Code of Obligations, while maintaining flexibility to accommodate international business practices. It includes mechanisms for efficient execution of future agreements while ensuring compliance with Swiss legal requirements and commercial standards.
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1. Parties: Identification and details of the contracting parties, including registered addresses and registration numbers
2. Background: Context of the agreement and the parties' intention to establish a framework for future collaboration
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement and subsequent individual agreements
4. Structure and Scope: Description of the umbrella nature of the agreement and its relationship with future individual agreements
5. Individual Agreements: Process for entering into individual agreements and their relationship with the umbrella agreement
6. Term and Termination: Duration of the umbrella agreement and circumstances under which it can be terminated
7. General Obligations: Core obligations of the parties under the umbrella agreement
8. Pricing and Payment Terms: Framework for determining pricing in individual agreements and general payment terms
9. Intellectual Property: General provisions regarding IP ownership and licensing framework
10. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information exchanged under the agreement and future individual agreements
11. Liability and Indemnification: General liability framework and indemnification obligations
12. Force Majeure: Provisions for handling events beyond parties' reasonable control
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Swiss law as governing law and jurisdiction for dispute resolution
14. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including severability, entire agreement, and amendments
1. Data Protection: Required if the relationship involves processing of personal data, ensuring compliance with Swiss FADP
2. Competition Compliance: Needed if the relationship could raise competition law concerns or involves market-sensitive arrangements
3. Quality Standards: Important for relationships involving product or service delivery with specific quality requirements
4. Audit Rights: Useful when ongoing compliance monitoring is necessary
5. Insurance: Required for high-risk activities or when significant liability exposure exists
6. Environmental Compliance: Necessary for activities with environmental impact or in regulated industries
7. Business Continuity: Important for critical business relationships or regulated sectors
8. Anti-Corruption: Required for international business relationships or when dealing with public sector
9. Export Control: Necessary for international trade or technology transfer arrangements
1. Template Individual Agreement: Standard form for future individual agreements to be entered into under the umbrella agreement
2. Pricing Framework: Detailed pricing mechanisms, rate cards, or pricing calculation methodologies
3. Service Levels: Framework service levels applicable to future individual agreements
4. Governance Structure: Detailed procedures for contract management, escalation, and decision-making
5. Technical Standards: Technical requirements or specifications applicable across individual agreements
6. Security Requirements: Detailed security standards and requirements for the relationship
7. Authorized Representatives: List of authorized signatories and key contacts for both parties
8. Compliance Requirements: Detailed compliance obligations and procedures
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