1. Payment Terms: Include when there is a monetary settlement accompanying the release

2. Tax Implications: Include when settlement payments have tax consequences that need to be addressed

3. Non-Disparagement: Include when parties wish to prevent negative statements about each other

4. Return of Property: Include when parties need to return documents or property as part of the settlement

5. Future Cooperation: Include when parties need to cooperate on ongoing matters despite the release

6. Surviving Claims: Include when certain claims or rights need to be explicitly preserved

7. Insurance Claims: Include when insurance rights need to be addressed or preserved

8. Legal Advice: Include when confirming that parties have received independent legal advice

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

2. Schedule 2 - Related Parties: List of affiliated entities, officers, or other parties included in the release

3. Schedule 3 - Settlement Payment Details: Payment amounts, methods, and timing if applicable

4. Schedule 4 - Excluded Claims: List of specific claims or rights explicitly excluded from the release

5. Appendix A - Related Proceedings: Details of any legal proceedings being discontinued as part of the release