Operating Agreement Template for LLCs

An operating agreement is the backbone of any Limited Liability Company (LLC). It defines how your business operates, how profits are shared, and what happens when members join or leave. Whether you’re forming a single-member or multi-member LLC, this document provides the structure needed for clarity and compliance.

This blog explores what an operating agreement is, who needs one, key clauses to include, and how fynk’s operating agreement template helps you create a compliant, customized version in minutes.

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Operating Agreement (Limited Liability Company)

InStride Ventures, LLC

OPERATING AGREEMENT

THIS OPERATING AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") of , LLC, a limited liability company organized pursuant to the Limited Liability Company Act (the "Company"), is entered into by and among , a (""), , a (""), , an individual (""), and , an individual ("") (individually a "Member" or collectively the "Members").


FORMATION; DEFINITIONS.

Formation.

The Members have caused this limited liability company to be formed under the Limited Liability Company Act, as amended from time to time (the "Act"). The Members have caused a certificate of formation to be filed in accordance with the Act (the "Certificate of Formation").

Name.

The name of the Company is ", LLC" and all of the Company business shall be conducted under that name or such other names that comply with applicable law as the Manager may select from time to time.

Registered Office; Registered Agent.

The registered agent of the Company shall be and the registered office of the Company shall be located at , or at such other location as the Manager may designate from time to time.

Principal Office; Other Offices.

The initial principal office of the Company shall be located at . The Company may change its principal office or have such other offices as the Manager may designate from time to time.

Purposes.

The purposes of the Company are

to enter into a binding agreement (the Agreement) with ("") which would give the Company the rights to supply with (the ""),

to initially enter into a short-term joint venture to supply, and use marketing to market, the at locations for a period beginning shortly after the execution of this Agreement and ending on (the "Test Period") as a test (the "") to determine whether the sells well enough during the Test Period to provide business justification for to elect to continue the joint venture with respect to the following the expiration of the Test Period,

to continue to supply and market the to and/or other retail outlets or through other channels of distribution beyond the expiration of the Test Period if decides, in its sole discretion, that the Company should do so, and

to engage in any and all activities related or incident to the purposes described in (a) through (c) of this Section 1.5.

Term.

The Company commenced its existence upon the filing of the Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State of the State of . The Company shall continue in perpetual existence unless and until the Company is dissolved in accordance with Section 8 hereof.

No State Law Partnership.

The Members intend that the Company shall not be a partnership or joint venture, and that no Member shall be a partner or joint venturer of any other Member, for any purposes other than federal, state and local tax purposes, and the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed otherwise.

Definitions.

As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires:

"Accounting Period" means the following fiscal periods: the initial Accounting Period commenced on the date on which the Certificate of Formation was filed with the Secretary of State. Each subsequent Accounting Period shall commence immediately after the close of the preceding Accounting Period. Each Accounting Period shall close at the earlier of the close of business on the last day of a Fiscal Year of the Company or on the date of the Company's dissolution. In addition, the Manager may, in its sole discretion, close the applicable Accounting Period of the Company upon: (1) the acceptance of a Capital Contribution from a new or existing Member, other than a Capital Contribution which is pro rata among all existing Members; or (2) the effective date of the withdrawal of a Member.

"Act" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.1. hereof.

"Adjusted Capital Account" means, with respect to any Member, the balance, if any, in such Member's Capital Account as of the end of the relevant Accounting Period.

"Adjusted Capital Account Deficit" means, with respect to any Member, the deficit balance, if any, in such Member's Capital Account as of the end of the relevant Accounting Period.

"Affiliate" shall mean with respect to any Person, any other Person controlling, controlled by or under common control with such specified persons. The term "control", with respect to any Person, means possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities or a general partnership interest or limited liability company interest, by contract or otherwise.

"Agreement" means this operating agreement, as it may be amended and/or restated from time to time.

"Capital Account" means, with respect to any Member, the Member's Capital Contribution, increased or decreased as provided in this Agreement.

"Capital Account Balance" of any Member shall mean the balance in that Member's Capital Account at the time of determination, whether positive or negative, as determined in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

"Capital Contribution" means, with respect to any Member, the amount of money and the initial Gross Asset Value of any property other than money contributed to the Company by that Member.

"Capital Transaction" means any sale or other disposition of all or a portion of the Property in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, other than a sale or disposition in the ordinary course of the Company's business.

"Code" means the , as amended from time to time. A reference to a specific section of the Code refers not only to that specific section but any corresponding provisions of any tax statute enacted after the date of this Agreement, as such specific section or corresponding provisions are in effect on the date of application of this Agreement containing such reference.

"Company" means , LLC, a limited liability company.

"Depreciation" means, for each Accounting Period, an amount equal to the depreciation, amortization, or other cost recovery deduction allowable with respect to an asset for such year or other period, except that if the Gross Asset Value of an asset differs from its adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes at the beginning of such year or other period, Depreciation shall be an amount which bears the same ratio to such beginning Gross Asset Value as the federal income tax depreciation, amortization, or other cost recovery deduction for such year or other period bears to such beginning adjusted tax basis.

"Distributable Cash" means, with respect to any fiscal period, the excess of all cash receipts of the Company from any source whatsoever, including normal operations, sales of assets, proceeds of borrowings, Capital Contributions of the Members, proceeds from a Capital Transaction, and any and all other sources over the sum of the following amounts:

cash disbursements for accounting and bookkeeping services, costs of sales of Company assets, management fees and expenses, insurance, legal and accounting expenses, and any and all other items customarily considered to be "operating expenses";

payments of interest, principal and premium, and points and other costs of borrowing under any indebtedness of the Company (other than payments made with respect to Member Loans);

payments made to purchase Company assets; and

amounts set aside as Reserves.

"Fiscal Year" means the calendar year; but, upon the organization of the Company, Fiscal Year means the period from the first day of the term of the Company to the next following December 31, and upon dissolution of the Company, shall mean the period from the end of the last preceding Fiscal Year to the date of such dissolution.

"Footwear" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5. hereof.

"Gross Asset Value" means, with respect to any asset, the asset's adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes, except as follows:

The initial Gross Asset Value of any asset contributed by a Member to the Company shall be the gross fair market value of such asset, as determined by the contributing Member and the Company;

The Gross Asset Values of all Company assets shall be adjusted to equal their respective gross fair market values in connection with (and to be effective immediately prior to) the following events: (i) the acquisition of any additional Membership Interest in the Company by any new or existing Member in exchange for more than a de minimis Capital Contribution; (ii) the acquisition of any additional Membership Interest in the Company (other than a de minimis Membership Interest) as consideration for the provision of services to or for the benefit of the Company by an existing Member acting in a Member capacity, or by a new Member acting in a Member capacity or in anticipation of becoming a Member; (iii) the distribution by the Company to a Member of more than a de minimis amount of Company property other than money, unless all Members receive simultaneous distributions of undivided interests in the distributed property in proportion to their interests in the Company; and (iv) the liquidation of the Company within the meaning of Regulations Section [Regulation section]; provided, however, that an adjustment pursuant to clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) above shall be made only if such adjustment is necessary or appropriate to reflect the relative economic interests of the Members in the Company;

If the Gross Asset Value of an asset has been determined or adjusted pursuant to Section 1.8(r)(1) or 1.8(r)(2) hereof, such Gross Asset Value shall thereafter be adjusted by the Depreciation taken into account with respect to such asset for purposes of computing Profits and Losses;

"Initial Loan" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(b)(2) hereof.

"Initial Loan" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1(b)(1) hereof.

"Manager" means and any other Person or Persons hereafter designated as a Manager pursuant to the Act or the terms of this Agreement.

"Member Loan" has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2(a) hereof.

"Members" means , , , and any other Person or Persons hereafter admitted to the Company as a Member as provided in this Agreement, but does not include any Person who has ceased to be a Member of the Company. The Members of the Company are listed on Schedule A attached hereto, and the Company shall keep a current list of all Members and their Capital Contributions.

"Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain" means an amount, with respect to each Member Nonrecourse Debt, equal to the Company Minimum Gain that would result if such Member Nonrecourse Debt were treated as a Nonrecourse Liability.

"Membership Interest" shall mean the interest of a Member in the Company, including without limitation, rights to distributions (liquidating or otherwise), allocations, information and voting rights. The initial percentage Membership Interests of the Members in the Company are set forth on Schedule A attached hereto.

"Person" means an individual, corporation, association, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, estate, trust, or any other legal entity.

"Property" shall mean, at any time, all property, whether real or personal, interests, assets or rights owned or held by or on behalf of the Company at such time.

"Regulations" means the income tax regulations, including temporary regulations, promulgated under the Code, as such regulations may be amended from time to time (including corresponding provisions of succeeding regulations).

"Reserve" or "Reserves" means amounts set aside and deemed sufficient by the Manager, as of the date of determination, for working capital and to pay taxes, insurance, debt service, or other costs and expenses, incident to the operation of the Company, and for advancing the purposes of the Company set forth in Section 1.5. hereof.

"Test Period" has the meaning set forth in Section 1.5. hereof.

"Transfer" shall mean, any disposition (including, without limitation, gifts, sales, assignments, pledges, encumbrances, bequests, and all other inter vivos or testamentary dispositions) whether voluntary, involuntary or whether pursuant to court order or by operation of law.


MEMBERS; MANAGER.

Members.

The Members of the Company (and their Membership Interest in the Company) are listed on Schedule A hereto, each of whom has executed this Agreement as of the date hereof and is hereby admitted to the Company as a Member.

Additional Members.

No Person shall be admitted to the Company as an additional or substitute Member without the prior written consent of the Manager or as otherwise provided herein.

Liability to Third Parties.

No Member shall be liable for the debts, obligations or liabilities of the Company, including under a judgment, decree or order of a court, except to the extent required under the Act with respect to amounts distributed to the Member at a time when the Company was insolvent or was rendered insolvent by virtue of such distribution.

Manager.

The number of Managers of the Company shall be . is hereby designated to serve as the Manager of the Company. The Manager may resign at any time upon prior written notice to the Company. In the event of a vacancy in the position of Manager by reason of resignation, liquidation, dissolution or bankruptcy, a successor shall be appointed by a majority-in-interest of the Members.


CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS; LOANS; ACQUISITION OF ; CAPITAL ACCOUNTS.

Initial Capital Contributions; Initial Loans and Acquisition of During the Test Period.

The Members shall, promptly after the execution of this Agreement, make the initial Capital Contributions set forth on Schedule A attached hereto to the Company in exchange for their Membership Interests.

During the Test Period:

shall supply to the Company all of the required, as determined by the Manager, to undertake the Test. The sum of 's documented direct cost of the [Product/service name] supplied to the Company pursuant to this Section 3.1(b)(1) shall constitute a loan by to the Company (the "Initial Loan") which shall not bear interest and the principal of which shall be repaid out of Distributable Cash.

shall either advance to the Company, in cash, or pay directly, all costs of marketing the [Product/service name] during the Test Period, as such costs are determined by the Manager. The aggregate amount of cash advanced to the Company by pursuant to this Section 3.1(b)(2) shall constitute a loan by to the Company (the "Initial Loan") which shall not bear interest and the principal of which shall be repaid out of Distributable Cash.

Time When Capital Contribution to be Returned.

No time is agreed upon as to when the Capital Contributions of the Members are to be returned. The Members shall not have the right to demand return of their Capital Contributions nor shall the Members have the right to demand and receive property other than cash in return for their Capital Contributions.

Capital Accounts.

An Adjusted Capital Account shall be maintained for each Member.

To each such account there shall be credited:

the amount of money contributed to the capital of the Company by such Member;

the fair market value of any property other than money contributed to the Company by such Member net of the liabilities securing such contributed property that the Company is considered to assume or take; and

Profits and items of income and gain allocated to the Member; and

From each such account there shall be debited:

the amount of money distributed to the Member by the Company;

the fair market value of all property distributed to such Member by the Company net of the liabilities securing such distributed property that such Member is considered to assume or take subject to pursuant to the Code; and

Losses and items of loss and deduction allocated to the Member.

If ownership of any Membership Interest in the Company is assigned in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, the assignee shall succeed to the Capital Account of the assignor to the extent it relates to the assigned Membership Interest.


DISTRIBUTIONS; ALLOCATION OF PROFITS AND LOSSES.

Distributions.

Subject to maintaining the Company in a sound financial and cash position and establishing such Reserves as are determined by the Manager, in its sole discretion, to be reasonably required, the Manager shall distribute funds of the Company as provided herein.

Distributions of Distributable Cash from Operations.

If the Manager decides in its discretion to distribute cash flow, then distributions of Distributable Cash arising from operations, other than Capital Transactions, to the extent available, shall be made to the Members in the following order of priority:

first, to and , the amount required to provide them with the outstanding principal balance of the Initial Loan and the Initial Loan, respectively;

second, to each Member who has made a Member Loan, the amount required to provide such Member with any current and accumulated interest on his or its Member Loan;

third, to each Member who has made a Member Loan, the amount required to provide such Member with the outstanding principal balance of his or its Member Loan; and

thereafter, to the Members pro rata in accordance with their Membership Interests.

Distributions of Distributable Cash Arising from Capital Transactions and Upon Liquidation.

If the Manager decides in its discretion to distribute cash flow, then Distributable Cash arising out of a Capital Transaction and net proceeds upon liquidation of the Company, to the extent available, shall be made to the Members in the following order of priority:

to each Member who has made a Member Loan, the amount, if any, required to provide such Member with any current and accumulated interest on his or its Member Loan, pro rata in accordance with the respective amounts of current and accumulated interest of all Member Loans;

to each Member who has made a Member Loan, the amount, if any, required to provide such Member with the outstanding principal balance of his or its Member Loan, pro rata in accordance with the respective amounts of the outstanding principal balances of all Member Loans;

to all Members with positive Adjusted Capital Account Balances in proportion to, and to the extent of, such positive balances; and

thereafter, to the Members pro rata in accordance with their Membership Interests.

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 4.3, prior to making the distributions provided for in subsections (b), (c), (d) and (e) of this Section 4.3, the Company shall, to the extent available, distribute the Tax Distribution Amount (as defined in Section 4.5 hereof) to the Members.

Tax Withholding

The Members acknowledge and agree that the Company shall withhold for the payment of any foreign, state, federal and/or local taxes which may arise as a result of being a Member of the Company to the extent required by law.

Time of Distributions.

Except as otherwise provided herein, distributions may be made from the Company to the Members at such times as the Manager in its discretion may determine; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the Company shall endeavor to distribute to each Member in cash, if available, no less than the “Tax Distribution Amount” within following the end of each quarter. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Tax Distribution Amount” for each Member for each quarter shall be an amount equal to (a) the aggregate taxable income taxed to such Member for federal income tax purposes for such quarter as a result of allocations of Profits and Losses multiplied by (b) the sum, expressed as a percentage, of (1) the highest marginal federal individual income tax rate in effect for that quarter plus (2) the highest marginal individual income tax rate in effect for that quarter.

Profits and Losses.

Subject to the special allocations set forth in Section 9 hereof, the Profits of the Company shall be determined each year in accordance with the accounting methods followed for federal income tax purposes and allocated as follows:

first, to each Member with an Adjusted Capital Account Deficit pro rata to such Adjusted Capital Account Deficits to the extent of the amounts necessary to eliminate such Adjusted Capital Account Deficits;

second, to each Member to the extent such Member was previously allocated Losses, in proportion to the amount of such Losses; and

thereafter, any remaining Profits shall be allocated to the Members pro rata in accordance with their percentage Membership Interests.

Subject to the special allocations set forth in Section 9 hereof, the Losses of the Company shall be determined each year in accordance with the accounting methods followed for federal income tax purposes and allocated as follows:

first, to the extent the Adjusted Capital Account Balance of any Member exceeds zero (0), to each such Member in proportion to and to the extent of the amounts necessary to cause their respective Adjusted Capital Account Balances to equal zero (0);) second, to each Member who has made a Member Loan, in proportion to and to the extent of the respective amounts of the outstanding principal balances of the Initial In Stride Loan, the Initial George Foreman Ventures Loan and Member Loans; and

thereafter, any remaining Losses shall be allocated to the Members pro rata in accordance with their percentage Membership Interests.


MANAGEMENT; LIABILITY OF PARTIES; INDEMNIFICATION.

Management by Manager.

Subject to Section 5.2 hereof, the Manager shall be responsible for the operation of the Company's business in the ordinary course, and shall have the authority to do all things without the approval or consent of the Members that it determines in its sole discretion to be in furtherance of the purposes of the Company. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Manager shall have the authority to:

arrange for the collection and deposit of all cash receipts of the Company;

establish, maintain, and draw upon checking and other accounts in the name of the Company, in such bank or banks as the Manager may, from time to time, select;

execute notifications, statements, reports, returns and other filings that are necessary or desirable to be filed with any state or federal securities commission;

except as provided in Section 7.3 hereof, make any tax elections available to the Company under the Code or the Regulations thereunder, to designate a tax matters partner of the Company, and to execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments desirable to effectuate the foregoing;

employ accountants, attorneys, consultants and other persons, firms, corporations or entities on such terms and for such compensation as it shall determine;

arrange for the payment of all liabilities of the Company;

arrange for the timely filing of all federal and state tax returns of the Company;

borrow money on behalf of the Company on such terms as the Manager may determine, provided, however, that, during the Test Period, any such borrowing in excess of shall be a Major Decision pursuant to Section 5.2(a)(4) hereof and shall accordingly be subject to the Member voting requirement described in Section 5.2(a);

hypothecate, encumber, and/or grant security interests in assets of the Company, provided, however, that, during the Test Period, any such hypothecation, encumbrance, and/or grant of security interests in assets of the Company having a fair market value in excess of shall be a Major Decision pursuant to Section 5.2 hereof and shall accordingly be subject to the Member voting requirement described in Section 5.2; and

make, enter into, deliver and perform all contracts, agreements or undertakings, pay all costs and expenses and perform all acts deemed appropriate by the Manager to carry out the Company’s purposes.

Major Decisions.

Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Manager shall not take any of the following actions (any such action a "Major Decision"), without the vote of those Members owning, in the aggregate, at least % of the Membership Interests:

change the nature of the Company’s business or enter into a new line of business;

engage in any transactions with a Member, any Affiliate of a Member, or any family member of a Member or family member of an owner of a Member or its Affiliates;

sell or dispose of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets other than on an arms-length basis;

during the Test Period, borrow money on behalf of the Company in excess of ten thousand dollars ;

during the Test Period, hypothecate, encumber, and/or grant security interests in assets of the Company having a fair market value in excess of .

Authority to Bind the Company.

The Manager or its designee shall have the right to bind the Company and to execute documents on the Company’s behalf. In addition to the specific rights and powers herein granted to the Manager, the Manager shall, subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement, possess and enjoy and exercise all of the other rights and powers of Managers under the Act or granted by the law of any other jurisdiction in which the Company may do business. In addition, no Member other than the Manager may bind the Company and execute documents on the Company’s behalf without the prior written approval of the Manager.

Appointment of Officers.

The Manager may, from time to time in its sole discretion, by resolution, appoint such officers of the Company as it shall deem advisable.

Liability of Parties.

No Member, Manager or Affiliate of such Persons (a “Covered Person”) shall be liable to the Company or any other Covered Person for any loss, damage or claim incurred by reason of any act or omission performed or omitted by such Covered Person in good faith on behalf of the Company and in a manner reasonably believed to be within the scope of authority conferred on such Covered Person by this Agreement, except that a Covered Person shall be liable for any such loss, damage or claim incurred by reason of such Covered Person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

A Covered Person shall be fully protected in relying in good faith upon the records of the Company and upon such information, opinions, reports, or statements presented to the Company by any Person as to matters the Covered Person reasonably believes are within such Person’s professional or expert competence and who has been selected with reasonable care by or on behalf of the Company, including information, opinions, reports or statements as to the value and amount of the assets, liabilities, Profits, Losses or Distributable Cash or any other facts pertinent to the existence and amount of assets from which distributions to Members might properly be paid.

To the extent that, at law or in equity, a Covered Person has duties (including fiduciary duties) and liabilities relating thereto to the Company or to any Member, a Covered Person acting under this Agreement shall not be liable to the Company or to any Member for its good faith reliance on the provisions of this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement, to the extent that they restrict the duties and liabilities of a Covered Person otherwise existing at law or in equity, are agreed by the parties hereto to replace such other duties and liabilities of such Covered Person.

Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, (1) whenever a conflict of interest exists or arises between Covered Persons, or (2) whenever this Agreement or any other agreement contemplated herein or therein provides that a Covered Person shall act in a manner that is, or provides terms that are, fair and reasonable to the Company or act in any manner that is, or provides terms that are, fair and reasonable to the Company or any Member, the Covered Person shall resolve such conflicts of interest, take such action or provide such terms, considering in each case the relative interest of each party (including his, her or its own interest) to such conflict, agreement, transaction or situation and the benefits and burdens relating to such interests, any customary or accepted industry practices, and any applicable generally accepted accounting principles. In the absence of bad faith by the Covered Person, the resolution, action or term so made, taken or provided by the Covered Person shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement or any other agreement contemplated herein or of any duty or obligation of the Covered Person at law or in equity or otherwise.

Whenever in this Agreement a Covered Person is permitted or required to make a decision (1) in his, her or its “discretion” or under a grant of similar authority or latitude, the Covered Person shall be entitled to consider such interests and factors as he or it desires, including his or its own interests, and shall have no duty or obligation to give any consideration to any interest of or factors affecting the Company or any other Persons, or (2) in his or its “good faith” or under another express standard, the Covered Person shall act under such express standard and shall not be subject to any other or different standard imposed by this Agreement or other applicable law.

Indemnification of Covered Persons.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, a Covered Person shall be entitled to indemnification from the Company for any loss, damage or claim incurred by such Covered Person by reason of any act or omission performed or omitted by such Covered Person in good faith on behalf of the Company and in a manner reasonably believed to be within the scope of authority conferred on such Covered Person by this Agreement, except that no Covered Person shall be entitled to be indemnified in respect of any loss, damage or claim incurred by such Covered Person by reason of gross negligence or willful misconduct with respect to such acts or omissions, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that any indemnity under this Section 5.6(a) shall be provided out of and to the extent of Company assets only, and no Member shall have any personal liability on account thereof.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, reasonable expenses (including legal fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any claim, demand, action, suit or proceeding shall, from time to time, be advanced by the Company prior to the final disposition of such claim, demand, action, suit or proceeding upon receipt by the Company of an undertaking by or on behalf of the Covered Person to repay such amount if it shall be determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified as authorized in Section 5.6(a) hereof.

The Company may, but is not required to, purchase and maintain insurance, to the extent and in such amounts as the Manager shall deem reasonable, on behalf of Covered Persons and such other Persons as the Manager shall determine, against any liability that may be asserted against or expenses that may be incurred by any such Person in connection with the activities of the Company or such indemnities, regardless of whether the Company would have the power or obligation to indemnify such Person against such liability under the provisions of this Agreement. The Company may enter into indemnity contracts with Covered Persons and such other Persons as the Manager shall determine and adopt written procedures pursuant to which arrangements are made for the advancement of expenses and the funding of obligations under Section 5.6(b) hereof and containing such other procedures regarding indemnification as are appropriate.

Competition.

While a Member owns a Membership Interest in the Company and for a period of 0 years after such Member ceases to own a Membership Interest in the Company for any reason, including without limitation dissolution of the Company, such Member and such Member’s Affiliates shall not directly or indirectly engage in any activities, perform any services or conduct any businesses which are competitive with the Company’s business or any part of the Company’s business or engage in activities or services performed by, or sell products sold by, the Company. Except for businesses competitive with the Company as aforesaid, any Member or Manager may engage in or possess an interest in other business ventures of every type and description, independently or with others, and neither the Company nor any of the Members shall have any right by virtue of this Agreement in or to any such independent ventures or to the income or profits derived therefrom. The fact that a Member or Manager or an organization or other entity which is related, directly or indirectly, is employed by or is directly or indirectly interested in or is connected with any person, firm, organization or entity engaged in or employed by the Company, to render or perform a service, or from whom or which the Company may buy property of any sort, kind and description, shall not prohibit the Company from executing any agreement with or employing such person, organization, firm, corporation, or entity, or from otherwise dealing with him or it, in any manner whatsoever, so long as such dealing is on an arm’s length basis, and neither the Company nor any of the Members, as such, shall have any rights in or to any income or profits derived by it or the related party.


TRANSFERABILITY OF MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS.

Restrictions on Transfer.

Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, no Member shall Transfer, directly or indirectly, all or any portion of his or its Membership Interest in the Company.

Subject to Section 6.3 hereof, a Member may Transfer all or any portion of his or its Membership Interest in the Company to any transferee with the prior written consent of the Manager, which may be granted or withheld in its sole and absolute discretion.

Preemptive Rights.

If, following the expiration of the Test Period, the Company authorizes the issuance or sale of any equity in the Company to any Person (including any Member) (the "Offeree"), the Company shall first offer to sell to each Member a pro-rata portion (based on the Membership Interest held by such Member at such time) of such equity. The Members shall be entitled to purchase such equity at the same price as such equity is to be offered to the Offeree. The Members will take all necessary or desirable actions in connection with the consummation of the purchase transactions contemplated by this Section 6.2(a) as requested by the Company, including the execution of all agreements, documents and instruments in connection therewith in the form presented by the Company, and so long as such agreements, documents and instruments do not require such Members to make more burdensome representations, warranties, covenants or indemnities than those required of the Offeree in the agreements, documents or instruments in connection with such transaction. If any Member elects not to purchase any such equity, or not to purchase all of such Member’s pro-rata portion, each other Member who has elected to purchase all of such Member’s pro-rata portion (a "Fully Participating Member") shall be entitled to purchase an additional portion of such equity. If more than one Fully Participating Member desires to purchase such equity in excess of the portion allocated to such Member pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 6.2(a), then each such Fully Participating Member shall be entitled to purchase up to all of such available equity. If there is an oversubscription in respect of such remaining equity, the oversubscribed amount shall be fully allocated among the Fully Participating Members pro rata based on such Fully Participating Members’ percentage Membership Interest. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything contained to the contrary herein, no Member shall be entitled to purchase equity pursuant to this Section 6.2(a) in the event such Member is in breach of, or has not complied with all of such Member’s obligations under this Agreement or other agreements to which such Member and the Company are a party.

In order to exercise its purchase rights hereunder, a Member must, within 0 days after receipt of written notice from the Company describing the equity being offered, the purchase price thereof, the payment terms and such Member’s percentage allotment, deliver a written notice to the Company describing its election hereunder (which election shall be absolute and unconditional). The 0 days time frame described herein shall apply both in the case of an initial written notice from the Company to the Members with respect to an offering of equity and in the case of any subsequent written notice from the Company to the Fully Participating Members with respect to an additional portion of such equity available for purchase as a result of another Member electing not to purchase all of its pro-rata portion.

Upon the expiration of the offering period described above, the Company shall be entitled to sell such equity to the Offeree which the Members have not elected to purchase during the 0 days following such expiration at no less than the purchase price stated in the notice provided under Section 6.2(b) hereunder. Any equity proposed to be offered or sold by the Company to the Offeree after such 0 days period, or at a price not complying with the immediate preceding sentence, must be reoffered to the Members pursuant to the terms of this Section 6.2 prior to any sale to the Offeree.

Conditions to Transfer.

A Transfer of a Membership Interest in the Company shall be effective only upon satisfaction of the following conditions:

The Membership Interest with respect to which the transferee is admitted was acquired either in exchange for a Capital Contribution pursuant to Section 3.1 or 3.2(a) or by means of a Transfer permitted under subsection 6.1 hereof;

The transferee executes such documents and instruments as the Company may reasonably request as necessary or appropriate to confirm such transferee as a Member in the Company and such transferee’s agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions hereof;

The transferee furnishes copies of all instruments effecting the Transfer and such other certificates, instruments and documents as the Company may require;

At the request of the Manager, the transferee provides the Company with an opinion of counsel stating:

that such Transfer may be effected without registration of the Membership Interest under the relevant law;

that such Transfer does not cause the violation of any state or federal securities law (including any investment suitability standards);

that such Transfer will not result in a termination of the Company pursuant to the Code;

that such Transfer will not cause the Company or any entity in which the Company invests to be subject to any state or federal registration requirements; and

such other matters as the Manager may reasonably request.

The transferee provides the Manager with a fully-executed and acknowledged written instrument of Transfer setting forth the intention of the transferor that the transferee become a Member in his or its place and stead;

The transferee and the transferor execute and acknowledge such other instruments as the Manager may deem necessary or desirable to effect such admission, including the written acceptance and adoption by the transferee of the provisions of this Agreement (including the power of attorney contained in Section 10.9 hereof) and the assumption by the transferee of all obligations of the transferor under this Agreement; and

The transferee has paid all reasonable expenses incurred by the Company (including any legal and accounting fees) in connection with such Transfer, including, but not limited to, the cost of the preparation, filing and publishing of any amendment to the Company’s certificate of formation or any other amendments or filings.

Prohibited Transfers.

Any purported Transfer that is not permitted under this Section shall be null and void and of no effect whatsoever.


BOOKS AND RECORDS; ACCOUNTING AND TAX ELECTIONS.

Maintenance of Records.

The Company shall maintain true and correct books and records, in which shall be entered all transactions of the Company, and shall maintain all other records necessary, convenient or incidental to recording the Company's business and affairs.

Reports to Members.

As soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal quarter, the Company (a) shall cause to be prepared and sent to each Member a balance sheet and a statement of income for the Company which may, but need not, be audited by a certified public accountant, and (b) shall cause to be prepared and sent to each Member a report setting forth in sufficient detail all such information and data with respect to the Company for such fiscal quarter as shall enable each Member to prepare his or its income tax returns in accordance with the laws, rules and regulations then prevailing. The Company shall also cause to be prepared and filed all tax returns required of the Company. All balance sheets, statements, reports and tax returns required to be prepared by the Company pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be prepared at the expense of the Company.

  Tax Election; Determinations Not Provided for in Agreement.

The Manager shall be empowered to make or revoke any elections now or hereafter required or permitted to be made by the Code or any state or local tax law, and to decide in a fair and equitable manner any accounting procedures and other matters arising with respect to the Company or under this Agreement which are not expressly provided for in this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Company nor any Manager or Member shall make an election for the Company to be excluded from taxation as a partnership under the Code or any state or local law, and no provision of this Agreement (including Section 1.71.7.) shall be construed to sanction or approve any such election.

Tax Matters Partner.

is hereby designated to be the "tax matters partner" of the Company pursuant to the requirements of the Code and shall have the authority to exercise all functions provided for in the Code, or in the Regulations, including, to the extent permitted by such Regulations, the authority to delegate the function of "tax matters partner" to any other person. [Tax matters partner name] shall be reimbursed for all reasonable expenses incurred as a result of its duties as "tax matters partner".


DISSOLUTION AND LIQUIDATION; TERMINATION AND WITHDRAWAL.

Dissolution.

The Company shall dissolve and its affairs shall be wound up at any time upon the decision of the Manager.

Liquidation.

Upon a dissolution of the Company requiring the winding-up of its affairs, the Manager shall wind up its affairs. The assets of the Company shall be sold within a reasonable period of time to the extent necessary to pay or provide for the payment of all debts and liabilities of the Company, and may be sold to the extent deemed practicable and prudent by the Manager.

The net assets of the Company remaining after satisfaction of all such debts and liabilities and the creation of any reserves under subsection 8.2(d), shall be distributed to the Members in accordance with their positive Capital Account Balances as of the date of such distribution, after giving effect to all contributions, distributions and allocations for all periods, including the period during which such liquidation occurs. Any property distributed in kind in the liquidation shall be valued at fair market value.

Distributions to Members pursuant to this Section 8 shall be made by the later of (i) the end of the taxable year of the liquidation, or (ii) after the date of such liquidation in accordance with the Regulations.

The Manager may withhold from distribution under this Section 8.2 such reserves which are required by applicable law and such other reserves for subsequent computation adjustments and for contingencies, including contingent liabilities relating to pending or anticipated litigation or to Internal Revenue Service examinations. Any amount held as a reserve shall reduce the amount payable under this Section 8.2 and shall be held in a segregated interest-bearing account (which may be commingled with similar accounts). The unused portion of any reserve shall be distributed with interest thereon pursuant to this Section 8.2 after the Manager shall have determined that the need therefore shall have ceased.

Deficit Capital Accounts.

If a Member has a deficit balance in his or its Capital Account after giving effect to all contributions, distributions and allocations for all taxable years, including the year in which the liquidation occurs, such deficit shall not be considered a debt owed by such Member to the Company and such Member shall not be obligated to contribute such amount to the Company to bring the Capital Account Balance of such Member’s Capital Account to zero (0).

Restrictions on Withdrawal.

Except as otherwise expressly permitted in this Agreement, without the consent of the Manager, which may be withheld in its absolute discretion, a Member does not have the right to withdraw from the Company as a Member or terminate his or its Membership Interest.


ALLOCATION RULES.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, special allocations shall be made in accordance with applicable tax regulations and requirements.


GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Notices.

Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, all notices, consents, waivers, requests or other instruments or communications given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, signed by the party giving the same, and shall be delivered by hand or sent by registered or certified United States mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or by a recognized overnight delivery service, addressed, in the case of the Company, to the Company at its principal place of business, and to any of the Members at the address set forth in the Company’s books and records. Any Member may, by notice to the Company and each other Member, specify any other address for the receipt of such notices, instruments or communications. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, any notice, instrument or other communication shall be deemed properly given only when received, or upon refusal of receipt, by the Person to whom it is sent. The addresses of the Members are currently as follows:

Interpretation.

Section and subsection headings are not to be considered part of this Agreement, are included solely for convenience of reference and are not intended to be full or accurate descriptions of the contents thereof.

Use of the terms “herein”, “hereunder”, “hereof” and like terms shall be deemed to refer to this entire Agreement and not merely to the particular provision in which the term is contained, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Use of the word “including” or a like term shall be construed to mean “including but not limited to”.

Exhibits and schedules to this Agreement are an integral part of this Agreement.

Words importing a particular gender shall include every other gender and words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice-versa, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

Any reference to a provision of the Code, Regulations or the Act shall be construed to be a reference to any successor provision thereof.

Independent Counsel.

MEMBERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO RETAIN INDEPENDENT COUNSEL for advice regarding their rights and obligations under this Agreement. Each Member represents that it has sought and obtained independent legal counsel or hereby waives the right to obtain such legal counsel.

Governing Law.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , excluding any conflict-of-laws rule or principle that might refer the governance, construction or interpretation of this Agreement to the laws of another State.

Binding Agreement.

This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Members and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives and successors.

Severability.

Each term and provision of this Agreement is intended to be severable. If any term or provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable for any reason whatsoever that term or provision shall be ineffectual and void and the validity of the remainder of this Agreement shall not be adversely affected thereby.

Entire Agreement.

This Agreement (including the exhibits and schedules hereto) supersedes any and all other understandings and agreements, either oral or in writing, between the Members with respect to the Membership Interests and constitute the sole and only agreement between the Members with respect to the Membership Interests.

Further Action.

Each Member and the Manager shall execute and deliver all papers, documents and instruments and perform all acts that are necessary or appropriate to implement the terms of this Agreement and the intent of the Members.

Power of Attorney.

Each Member hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints (a) the Manager, (b) each person who shall after the date of this Agreement become a Manager, and (c) any substitute that the Manager may appoint to act in its place (who need not be a Member) as his true and lawful representative and attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority in his name, place and stead, to make, execute, acknowledge, deliver, swear to, record, file and publish with respect to the Company (i) any and all instruments, documents and certificates (including the Certificate of Formation, any amendments thereto and a certificate of cancellation) which, from time to time, may be required by any of the laws of the region in which the Company shall determine to do business or any political subdivision or agency thereof, and to take any other action which the Manager may deem necessary or appropriate, in his sole discretion, to execute, implement and continue or terminate the valid and subsisting existence and business operations of the Company and (ii) any amendments to and restatements of the Certificate of Formation as such amendments and restatements are contemplated hereunder, or any other instrument relating to any such amendments. The foregoing grant of authority is a special power of attorney coupled with an interest, shall be irrevocable and shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding the subsequent death, disability, insanity or incapacity (or, in the case of a Member that is a corporation, limited liability company, association, partnership, joint venture or trust, the subsequent merger, dissolution or other termination of the existence) of such Member. The special power of attorney may be exercised on behalf of a Member by a facsimile signature of the Manager (or substitute for the Manager). The special power of attorney shall survive the Transfer by the Member of the whole or any portion of his Membership Interest, except that in a case in which the transferee of the whole Membership Interest of a Member shall have furnished a power of attorney and shall have been approved by the Manager for admission to the Company as a substituted Member, this power of attorney shall survive the Transfer for the sole purpose of enabling the Manager (or substitute for a Manager) to execute, acknowledge and file any instrument necessary to effect the substitution and shall thereafter terminate.

Amendment or Modification.

This Agreement (including the exhibits and schedules hereto) may be amended or modified from time to time only by the unanimous written consent of the Members; provided, however, that the Manager may amend or modify this Agreement (including the exhibits and schedules hereto) without the consent of any of the Members to reflect the issuance of any additional equity in the Company pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.

Counterparts.

This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall be considered an original and together they shall constitute one instrument.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Members have executed and adopted this Agreement effective as of .

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Define your LLC structure with clarity and compliance

Learn how an operating agreement establishes operational rules, ownership rights, and decision-making processes while protecting members and ensuring your LLC runs smoothly under state laws.

What is an operating agreement?

Operating agreements are “rulebooks” that outline the specifics of how:

  • An LLC will operate.
  • Members will work together.
  • Ownership is structured, such as owner percentages.
  • The business will operate.

Provisions within the operating agreement may include capital contributions, how profits and losses will be distributed, meeting requirements, buyout provisions, and dissolution of the LLC.

For single-member LLCs, your state may or may not require an operating agreement. While not required in certain states, an agreement is in your best interest because it provides:

  • Clarity
  • Credibility
  • Legal protections

If you ever need a loan from a bank or to secure funding from investors, your operating agreement will demonstrate your professionalism and commitment to your business. Banks and investors may even require an agreement before doing business with you.

💡 Good to Know Most U.S. states don’t legally require an LLC to have an operating agreement, though a few such as California, Missouri, and New York do. Yet, without one, your LLC will automatically be governed by the state’s default rules, which often differ from how business owners intend to manage their operations.

Who needs an operating agreement?

Operating agreements are applicable to most LLCs, and they can be simple or complex. Some outline:

  • Product distribution
  • Licensing
  • Celebrity endorsements
  • Supply contracts

You may, even as a single-member LLC, require an operating agreement. Multi-member LLCs that require a clear structure benefit from them because the agreement outlines the responsibilities and ownership of members.

Additionally, you may need an agreement when:

  • Businesses combine a financial investment and product licensing.
  • Partnerships are formed to clearly define the role and obligation of all partners.
  • LLCs that are planning for long-term growth, financing, or distribution deals.

Operating agreements are often recommended for every LLC, regardless of whether it has multiple members or is a single-member LLC. Multi-member companies benefit from clear roles and responsibilities of all members, while single-member operations create a legitimate separate entity and add credibility with the help of an agreement.

We’ll explain the common clauses to include in your agreement to strengthen it and ensure maximum legal protection for all members.

What clauses are found in an operating agreement?

Our operating agreement template offers clauses that you can add or omit to meet your LLC’s needs. Common clauses include:

Formation; definitions

Formation details, such as where the company is formed and who has caused the certificate of formation to be filed. Additionally, a list of definitions is also included, often near the top of the agreement, such as the Term, Affiliate, and Company.

Members; manager

An agreement may include a list of members, additional members, assumption of liability to third parties, and a manager.

Capital contributions

Initial and future contributions to the business are part of the deemed contribution and distribution clause. Member-specific contributions are added to this clause, such as:

Details of when the initial contributions are provided and how additional contributions are to be requested, what happens when a member refuses or cannot contribute, and other requirements.

The treatment of different contribution types also provides clear guidelines for how the dollar amounts of each type are considered. For example, cash is considered on the face value of the investment, but property contributions may be considered differently.

Distributions; allocations of profits and losses

Members want to know how cost allocation is handled. Payment provisions, due dates, obligations, how distributions are handled in the event of capital transactions and liquidations, and other protective clauses are in this section.

Transferability of membership interests

Clauses in this section specify how members can transfer of ownership, including:

  • Restrictions on transfers
  • Permitted transferees
  • Right of first refusal
  • Conditions of transfer
  • Prohibited transfers

Books and records; accounting and tax elections

These clauses outline:

Dissolution and liquidation; termination and withdrawal

Clauses in this section of the operating agreement outline:

  • How and under which conditions the company shall be resolved.
  • How liquidation will be handled if the company is dissolved, including distributions to members and net assets.
  • Restrictions on withdrawals and member rights to term and termination their membership interest.

Allocation rules

Clauses under the allocation rules section of the agreement describe how profits, losses, and distributions are divided among members.

Simply put, this section determines who gets what share of the LLC’s income or losses.

Special allocations may be specified as well as:

  • Gross income allocation
  • Qualified income offset
  • Corrective allocations
  • Nonrecourse deductions

These rules can be adjusted to meet your individual LLC’s needs.

Notices

The notices clause specifies how notices, waivers, consents, requests, or other instruments or communications should be handled. This includes how notices should be sent, such as by certified mail or an overnight delivery service.

Operating agreement template

Forming an LLC is the first step in the launch of your business. But to set your venture up for success, it’s critical to have an operating agreement that outlines the duties, responsibilities, and compensation for each member.

Drafting a new agreement is complicated and time-consuming. An operating agreement template will streamline the process, making it quick and easy for all members to come to an agreement on key areas of the business’s operation.

Here’s what makes our template special:

  • Clearly separate loans and capital contributions from members
  • Grant the Manager broad authority but require supermajority approval (60%) for major decisions, such as asset sales or taking out large loans.
  • Includes buyout options and licensing arrangements to add flexibility beyond a standard LLC agreement.
  • Incorporate “test period” provisions to evaluate the business’s viability before scaling.
  • Grants right of first refusal to protect existing members from dilution in future equity raises.

The fynk platform streamlines and simplifies the management of operating agreements with features like:

  • Dynamic fields: Save time and reduce errors with dynamic fields that autofill key information, like member names, capital contributions, and percentages across the entire document.
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  • Digital signatures (SES/AES/QES): Finalize your agreement with e-signatures that comply with EU and global standards.

  • Approval workflows with checkpoints: Ensure all members review and approve key clauses, like buyout options or contributions, before executing the agreement.

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FAQs

When should I create an operating agreement?
Ideally, you should create an operating agreement when forming your LLC—before opening a business bank account or bringing on new members. It ensures that your business has a clear structure from the start.
Can I modify the template to fit my business?
Yes, all fynk templates are fully customizable. You can adjust the clauses, add or remove sections, and collaborate with your partners directly within the platform using our approval workflows.
What happens if my LLC doesn’t have an operating agreement?
Without an operating agreement, your LLC will default to state law provisions, which may not reflect your preferences or protect your interests. Having your own agreement ensures control over decision-making and ownership terms.

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Clause Library: learn more about the clauses in this template

Learn more about the clauses appearing in this template and find other clauses that are used in real contracts.

Deemed contribution and distribution

The "Deemed Contribution and Distribution" clause outlines the scenario in which contributions and distributions between parties are considered to occur based on agreed-upon terms, even if actual physical transfer of assets or funds does not take place. This clause ensures that the financial and legal implications of contributions and distributions are recognized and enforceable as though they had occurred in reality.

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Bring down certificate

A bring down certificate is a document provided at specific intervals during a transaction, reaffirming that the representations and warranties made earlier in the agreement remain true and accurate as of the current date. This certificate is commonly used in merger and acquisition deals to ensure that no material changes have occurred since the initial signing of the contract.

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Definitions

The Definitions clause in a contract specifies the precise meanings of key terms used throughout the document, ensuring clarity and a mutual understanding between the parties involved. By outlining these terms at the beginning, it helps prevent misunderstandings and disputes over interpretations during the contract's execution.

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Assumption of liability

The Assumption of Liability clause specifies that one party agrees to take on certain risks and responsibilities for losses or damages that might arise during the execution of a contract. This clause is often used to delineate which party will be held financially accountable for specific incidents, thereby providing clarity and reducing potential disputes.

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Intellectual property ownership

The intellectual property ownership clause outlines the rights and responsibilities regarding the ownership and control of intellectual property (IP) created or used within the scope of a contract. Typically, it specifies whether the IP rights are retained by the creator, transferred to another party, or shared between parties involved, thereby preventing potential disputes over IP rights.

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Cost Allocation

The cost allocation clause outlines how financial responsibilities and expenses are distributed among the parties involved in a contract. It specifies the proportion or method by which costs are shared, ensuring clarity and preventing disputes over financial obligations.

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Transfer of ownership

The "Transfer of Ownership" clause outlines the conditions under which ownership rights and titles of a property or asset are conveyed from one party to another. It typically details the specific events or criteria that trigger the transfer, any obligations the parties must fulfill, and the effective date when the transfer becomes legally binding.

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First right of refusal

The "First Right of Refusal" clause grants a party the opportunity to enter into a business transaction with the owner of an asset before the owner is entitled to enter into that transaction with a third party. If the holder of this right declines, the owner is then free to negotiate with other potential buyers or parties.

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Right to audit

The "Right to Audit" clause grants a party the ability to review and examine the financial records, systems, and practices of another party to ensure compliance with contractual terms and accuracy of financial reporting. This clause is often included to provide transparency and accountability, and to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement.

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Taxes and duties

The "Taxes and Duties" clause specifies that each party is responsible for its own taxes and duties associated with the execution and performance of the contract. It may also outline the obligations for withholding taxes and state any requirements for the provision of tax-related documents.

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Term And Termination

The "Term and Termination" clause outlines the duration of the contract and the conditions under which either party can terminate the agreement. It specifies the start and end dates of the contract, renewal options, and the process for termination, including any required notice period and potential consequences or obligations upon termination.

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Notices

The "Notices" clause in a contract stipulates the procedures and requirements for delivering formal communications between parties, including acceptable methods, designated addresses, and timelines for receipt. This clause ensures that both parties are informed in a clear and timely manner about any relevant updates, changes, or obligations under the contract.

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Buyout

A buyout clause is a contractual provision that allows one party to terminate the agreement by paying a predetermined amount to the other party, essentially permitting the purchase of rights or release from obligations. Typically utilized in employment contracts, sports agreements, or partnership terms, a buyout clause provides financial security and predictability by outlining the conditions and costs associated with ending the relationship early.

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