Mutual Non-Disclosure and
Non-Circumvention Agreement
Please read the following agreement. Upon reading and understanding the terms and conditions stated herein,
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This Mutual Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement is executed on the date when submitted. This agreement is made between: Brilliant Stories Inc. Marina Towers Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 also known as BSI, the Recipient / Disclosure and Disclosure / Recipient (Person, Company, Writer, Owner ) submitting materials
Whereas the Parties hereby known as Recipient Brilliant Stories Inc., and Disclosure (Person/Company) submitting materials for their mutual benefit, may already have exchanged and wish to further exchange now and/or in the future; certain information, written or verbal, of a confidential nature and wish to protect such information in the manner set out in this Agreement… agree to the following;
Confidential Information: The parties mutually agree that information disclosed orally or in writing or made available by any Party (Disclosing Party) to another Party (Recipient), including, but not limited to, information written or spoken; trade secrets; strategic plans; intellectual property, development, marketing, any type of technology communication, confidential information received from third parties, and proprietary information relating to contacts, resources or third parties…and all other material whether written or oral, tangible or intangible, shall be deemed “Confidential Information.” In addition, the existence and terms of this Agreement shall also be treated as Confidential Information.
Recipients Obligations: The parties expressly agree that the Recipient shall not use Confidential Information in the development of any product including but not limited to “television, film or new media” or services for its own account or for the account of a third party unless expressly agreed to by the Disclosing Party in writing. Further, the Parties agree not to use the Confidential Information for purposes other than that necessary to consider the possibility of entering a business relationship or transaction between the Parties. The Recipient shall limit its internal disclosure of the Confidential Information to only those employees and agents who have a need to know the information for the limited purpose of the proposed business relationship between the Parties.
Non-Circumvention: In addition, the Parties agree to not circumvent each other with regards to work with business associates, clients, and other third-party vendors including but not limited to affiliates, clients and associates; introduced by either party to the other. It is understood that the introducing party retains ownership of such a referral in perpetuity and that the other party cannot deal directly with such referred company/person without consent of the referring party, unless otherwise stated in writing.
Termination: This Agreement shall survive and remain in effect in perpetuity and/or until expressly terminated in writing and signed by all Parties.
Remedy: Any controversy or claim arising out of or in relation to this Agreement or the validity, construction or performance of this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules and procedures of AFMA, as said rules may be amended from time to time with rights of discovery if requested by the arbitrator. Such rules and procedures are incorporated and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The arbitration will be held in Los Angeles, California, and any award shall be final, binding and non-appealable. The Parties agree to accept service of process in accordance with the AFMA Rules. Controlling Law: this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
This Agreement imposes no obligation upon Recipients with respect to any Confidential Information (a) that was in Recipient’s possession before receipt from Discloser; (b) is or becomes a matter of public knowledge through no fault of Recipients; (c) is rightfully received by Recipients from a third party not owing a duty of confidentiality to the Disclosure; (d) is disclosed without a duty of confidentiality to a third party by, or with the authorization of, Discloser; or (e) is independently developed by Recipients.
This Agreement is made under and shall be construed according to the laws of the State of California, U.S.A. and any and/or all disputes must be settled in a court of competent jurisdiction in the State of California.
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Signature of Disclosure
Brilliant Stories Inc. (BSI)
Susan B. Flanagan, Executive Producer
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