The Submission Release Agreement is a crucial document for Canadian businesses that regularly receive unsolicited creative works, business proposals, or innovative ideas from external parties. This agreement becomes necessary when companies want to review submitted materials while protecting themselves against future claims of idea theft or misappropriation. It typically includes provisions for intellectual property rights, confidentiality, and release of claims, all structured within the framework of Canadian federal and provincial laws. The agreement is particularly relevant in creative industries, technology sectors, and entertainment businesses where unsolicited submissions are common. It should be implemented before accepting any submissions to ensure clear understanding between parties and legal protection for both the receiving and submitting parties.

1. Parties: Identifies and provides full details of the submitting party and the receiving party

2. Background: Explains the context of the agreement, including the receiving party's business and the nature of submissions they receive

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Submission Materials', 'Confidential Information', and 'Intellectual Property Rights'

4. Purpose and Scope: Outlines the purpose of the agreement and what types of submissions it covers

5. Submission Process: Details how submissions should be made and what information must be included

6. No Confidential Relationship: Clarifies that no confidential relationship is created by the submission

7. Rights and Ownership: Establishes that the submitting party retains ownership of their submission while granting certain review rights to the receiving party

8. Release of Claims: Releases the receiving party from claims related to similarity between submissions and their existing or future projects

9. No Obligation to Use: Clarifies that the receiving party has no obligation to use, develop, or return the submission

10. Representations and Warranties: Submitting party's warranties regarding ownership and rights to the submission

11. General Terms: Standard contract terms including governing law, entire agreement, and amendments

12. Execution: Signature blocks and execution details