Document background
The Cooperation Framework Agreement serves as a master agreement for parties seeking to establish a structured, long-term collaborative relationship under Belgian law. This document type is particularly useful when organizations plan to cooperate on multiple projects or initiatives over time but want to avoid negotiating complete agreements for each instance. It typically includes provisions for governance, resource allocation, intellectual property rights, and risk management, while remaining flexible enough to accommodate specific project requirements through supplementary agreements. The framework nature of the agreement makes it especially suitable for complex business relationships where the full scope of cooperation may evolve over time. Being governed by Belgian law, it incorporates relevant national and EU regulatory requirements, particularly in areas such as competition law, data protection, and commercial practices.
