1. Exclusivity: Optional clause preventing parties from engaging in similar discussions with other parties during a specified period

2. Costs and Expenses: Statement on how preliminary costs will be borne by the parties, used when significant expenses are expected

3. Timeline and Milestones: Specific dates or periods for key decisions and next steps, included when a structured approach is needed

4. Public Announcements: Guidelines for making public statements about the potential collaboration, relevant for public companies or high-profile deals

5. Intellectual Property Protection: Provisions for protecting IP during preliminary discussions, important when technical information will be shared

1. Schedule 1: Preliminary Business Plan: High-level overview of proposed collaboration structure and objectives

2. Schedule 2: Information Requirements: List of information and documents required for due diligence

3. Schedule 3: Timeline: Detailed timeline of proposed steps and milestones

4. Appendix A: Confidentiality Terms: Detailed confidentiality provisions if more extensive than in main document

5. Appendix B: Contact Persons: List of key contact persons and their roles in the collaboration discussion process