Option Agreement
This Agreement is executed on ____________ at ____________ by:
- ____________, ____________, of ____________ ("PARTY A");
- ____________, ____________, of ____________ ("PARTY B").
Each signatory is a "Party" and together they are the "Parties".
1. Background
1.1 A. ____________.
1.2 B. The Parties wish to record the terms governing ____________.
2. Definitions and Interpretation
2.1 "Applicable Law" means all statutes, rules, regulations, binding orders, permits and governmental requirements applicable to a Party, the subject matter or performance in India.
2.2 "Business Day" means a day other than Saturday, Sunday or public holiday at Place ____________.
2.3 "Confidential Information" means information protected under Clause ____________.
2.4 "Effective Date" means Date ____________.
2.5 "Force Majeure Event" means an event beyond reasonable control that could not reasonably be prevented and materially delays performance.
2.6 "Intellectual Property Rights" means copyright, patents, designs, trade marks, domain names, database rights, know-how and analogous rights worldwide.
2.7 "Losses" means documented losses, damages, liabilities, penalties, interest and reasonable external professional costs.
2.8 "Representatives" means directors, officers, employees, professional advisers and approved contractors who need to know.
2.9 "Schedule" means a schedule forming part of this document.
2.10 "Term" means the period specified in Clause ____________.
2.11 Headings do not affect interpretation. The singular includes the plural; a person includes an entity; writing includes legally valid electronic communication; "including" is without limitation; and references to law include amendments and subordinate legislation. If a due date is not a Business Day, it moves to the next Business Day.
3. Grant and Exercise of Option
3.1 In consideration of Option Fee INR ____________, receipt of which is acknowledged, the Grantor grants the Holder an option over Option Asset ____________ at Exercise Price INR ____________ during Option Period ____________.
3.2 The Holder may exercise by delivering an irrevocable Exercise Notice in the form in Schedule 3 and paying Deposit INR ____________. Exercise is subject only to Conditions ____________, which may be waived solely by the entitled Party in writing.
3.3 Completion shall occur within ____________ Business Days after valid exercise. Until completion, title remains with the Grantor, who shall preserve the Option Asset and create no undisclosed encumbrance. The option lapses on expiry, valid termination or failure to complete caused by the Holder.
4. Scope and Order of Precedence
4.1 The Parties shall perform the transaction and obligations described in Schedule 1. The order of precedence is: signed amendments; this document; Schedule 4; other Schedules; accepted orders or statements of work. A purchase order or standard form does not amend this document unless expressly signed as an amendment.
4.2 Each Party shall provide the approvals, personnel, information, access and cooperation allocated to it and shall promptly notify any matter likely to cause material delay, cost or non-compliance.
5. Governance Changes and Records
5.1 Contract managers ____________ shall meet every ____________. A change to scope, price, risk, timetable, data processing or acceptance requires a written Change Order describing impact and signed by authorized representatives. Operational correspondence alone does not amend this document.
5.2 Each Party shall keep complete records supporting performance and charges for ____________ years. Where Schedule 4 grants audit rights, audits shall occur during business hours on reasonable notice, protect third-party confidentiality and avoid unreasonable disruption.
6. Charges Taxes and Payment
6.1 Charges and milestones are in Schedule 2. Valid undisputed invoices are payable within ____________ days to Account ____________. Charges are exclusive/inclusive of GST
