# Straw Man Agreement Document
**This Straw Man Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between:**
**Party A**: [Full Name or Business Name]
**Address**: [Full Address]
**Email**: [Email Address]
**Phone**: [Phone Number]
**AND**
**Party B**: [Full Name or Business Name]
**Address**: [Full Address]
**Email**: [Email Address]
**Phone**: [Phone Number]
**RECITALS**
WHEREAS, Party A and Party B wish to establish a framework for cooperation regarding the use and management of the identified subject matter contained herein;
WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge the necessity to create a "straw man" model to facilitate discussion, negotiation, and potential collaboration without creating binding obligations to each other at this stage.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual understandings and agreements herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
## 1. OBJECT OF THE AGREEMENT
The parties agree to create a non-binding framework ("Straw Man Model") for the purpose of discussing and evaluating potential collaboration in relation to [specific area or project], hereafter referred to as the "Project."
## 2. TERMS OF DISCUSSION
1. **Scope**: The discussions will focus on the following aspects:
- [Aspect 1]
- [Aspect 2]
- [Aspect 3]
2. **Duration**: The discussions shall remain open for a period of [number of days/weeks] from the date of this Agreement.
## 3. NO LEGAL OBLIGATION
1. The parties agree that this Agreement shall not create any legally binding obligations between Party A and Party B. Any statements or representations made during the discussions are for the purpose of exploring possibilities and should not be construed as commitments.
2. No party shall be liable for any failure to follow through with any agreements reached in the discussions.
## 4. CONFIDENTIALITY
1. Each party agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all discussions, documents, and materials exchanged during the term of this Agreement.
2. This confidentiality obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
## 5. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon written notice to the other party if at any time the party deems that the intended collaboration is not viable.
## 6. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
## 7. AMENDMENTS
Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
## 8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior discussions, agreements, or understandings of any kind.
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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have executed this Straw Man Agreement as of the date first above written.
**Party A:**
_________________________
[Signature]
[Printed Name]
[Title]
**Party B:**
_________________________
[Signature]
[Printed Name]
[Title]
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