The Submission Release Form is essential in situations where companies or organizations receive unsolicited submissions of creative works, ideas, or intellectual property from external parties. This document, governed by Swiss law, provides legal protection for both the recipient and the submitter by clearly defining the terms of submission, ownership rights, and confidentiality obligations. It helps prevent future disputes regarding idea theft or unauthorized use while ensuring compliance with Swiss intellectual property laws and data protection regulations. The form is particularly crucial in creative industries, technology sectors, and innovation spaces where new ideas and content are regularly shared. It typically includes provisions for intellectual property rights, confidentiality, warranties of originality, and release of claims, all structured to align with Swiss legal requirements, particularly the Swiss Code of Obligations and Copyright Act.

1. Parties: Identification of the submitter (individual or entity submitting material) and the recipient (company or individual receiving the submission)

2. Background: Brief context explaining the purpose of the submission and the nature of the recipient's business

3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Submitted Materials', 'Confidential Information', 'Intellectual Property Rights', and other relevant terms

4. Nature of Submission: Description of the types of materials being submitted and the context of the submission

5. Acknowledgments: Submitter's confirmation of original ownership and right to submit materials

6. No Obligation to Use: Clear statement that recipient has no obligation to use, review, or return submitted materials

7. Rights and Permissions: Grant of rights to review, evaluate, and potentially use the submitted materials

8. Confidentiality: Provisions regarding the confidential treatment of submitted materials

9. Warranties and Representations: Submitter's warranties regarding ownership, originality, and non-infringement

10. Release of Claims: Waiver of future claims related to the submission or its use

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Swiss law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes