1. Confidentiality: Required when parties wish to keep the existence or terms of the release confidential

2. Known Claims Exception: Used when specific claims are to be excluded from the release

3. Future Cooperation: Included when parties need to specify ongoing obligations or cooperation requirements

4. Tax Matters: Required when the release involves payments or tax-relevant transactions

5. Return of Property: Needed when parties must return documents, materials, or other property

6. Non-Disparagement: Optional clause preventing parties from making negative statements about each other

7. Insurance Rights: Required when insurance claims or rights need to be addressed

8. Costs: Used when parties need to specify how legal or other costs are to be handled

1. Schedule of Released Claims: Detailed list of specific claims, disputes, or rights being released

2. Schedule of Excluded Claims: List of specific claims explicitly excluded from the release

3. Schedule of Released Parties: Comprehensive list of all parties benefiting from the release, including affiliated entities

4. Schedule of Outstanding Obligations: List of any continuing obligations that survive the release

5. Schedule of Property to be Returned: Inventory of any property, documents, or materials to be returned between parties