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GENERAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY

This General Release of Liability ("Release") is entered into as of [Release Signing Date], by:

[Releasor Name] ("Releasor")

Address: [Releasor Address]

IN FAVOR OF:

[Releasee Name] ("Releasee")

Address: [Releasee Address]

RECITALS

WHEREAS, disputes and claims have arisen between Releasor and Releasee relating to: [Underlying Activity or Incident];

WHEREAS, the parties desire to settle and resolve all such claims fully and finally without the expense and uncertainty of litigation;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the payment of $[Consideration Amount] by Releasee to Releasor, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Releasor agrees as follows:

1. RELEASE OF CLAIMS

Releasor hereby fully, finally, and unconditionally releases, acquits, and forever discharges Releasee, and its/his/her officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, successors, assigns, and insurers (collectively, "Released Parties"), from any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, debts, liabilities, costs, expenses, and attorney's fees of every kind and nature, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, fixed or contingent, arising out of or related to:

[Claims Being Released]

2. KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS

Releasor expressly acknowledges that this Release covers all claims, whether or not currently known to Releasor. Releasor expressly waives and relinquishes any right or benefit under any statute or principle of common law that would otherwise limit the effect of this Release to known claims. In particular, if Releasor is a resident of California, Releasor waives the benefit of California Civil Code Section 1542, which provides:

"A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS THAT THE CREDITOR OR RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE AND THAT, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, WOULD HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY."

Releasor has read and understands the foregoing provision and specifically waives any similar statute or doctrine in any applicable jurisdiction.

3. COVENANT NOT TO SUE

Releasor agrees not to file, initiate, or pursue any lawsuit, arbitration, administrative proceeding, or regulatory complaint against any Released Party relating to the claims released herein. If Releasor breaches this covenant, Releasor shall be liable to Releasee for all costs and attorney's fees incurred in defending such action.

4. CONSIDERATION

Releasor acknowledges that the payment of $[Consideration Amount] constitutes adequate and sufficient consideration for this Release and that no additional amounts are owed by Releasee to Releasor in connection with the matters described herein.

5. NO ADMISSION OF LIABILITY

This Release does not constitute an admission of liability, wrongdoing, or fault by Releasee. Releasee expressly denies any liability to Releasor. This Release is entered into solely to avoid the costs and uncertainty of litigation.

6. INDEMNIFICATION

Releasor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims, liabilities, damages, and attorney's fees arising from any breach of this Release by Releasor or from any claim asserted by a third party arising from the matters covered by this Release.

7. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION

Releasor represents and warrants that: (a) Releasor has read this Release in its entirety and fully understands its terms; (b) Releasor has had sufficient time and opportunity to consult with legal counsel of Releasor's choosing before signing; (c) Releasor is signing this Release voluntarily and free from any duress, coercion, or undue influence; and (d) Releasor is legally competent to execute this Release.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Governing State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Release constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the release of the claims described herein and supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements. This Release may not be amended except by a written instrument signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Releasor has executed this General Release of Liability as of the date first written above.

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[Releasor Name]

Releasor

Date: _______________

State of _______________

County of _______________

Subscribed and sworn to before me this _______ day of _______________, 20____.

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Notary Public

My Commission Expires: _______________