1. Non-Disparagement: Prohibits parties from making negative statements about each other, typically used in employment or business disputes

2. Tax Treatment: Specifies tax implications and responsibilities, important when settlement involves significant monetary compensation

3. Insurance Provisions: Required when insurance companies are involved in funding the settlement

4. Dismissal of Proceedings: Required when there are ongoing legal proceedings that need to be terminated

5. Return of Property: Used when physical or intellectual property needs to be returned or transferred

6. Cooperation: Details any ongoing cooperation required between parties, often used in business settlements

7. Non-Admission of Liability: Statement that settlement does not constitute admission of liability, commonly used in dispute resolutions

8. Future Claims: Addresses treatment of potential future claims, important in personal injury or ongoing business relationships

1. Schedule A - Payment Schedule: Detailed breakdown of payment amounts and dates if settlement involves installment payments

2. Schedule B - Release Details: Comprehensive list of claims being released if too detailed for main agreement

3. Schedule C - Confidential Information: Detailed list of information deemed confidential under the agreement

4. Schedule D - Property List: Itemized list of any property to be transferred or returned

5. Appendix 1 - Defined Terms: Extended definitions if too numerous for main agreement

6. Appendix 2 - Form of Release: Standard form release document to be executed

7. Appendix 3 - Court Documents: Copies of relevant court documents or orders if applicable