1. Confidentiality: Required when parties wish to keep the existence, terms, or underlying disputes confidential

2. Return of Property: Used when there is company property or confidential information to be returned

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

4. Cooperation: Needed when ongoing cooperation is required for transition or administrative matters

5. Tax Indemnity: Include when the consideration has tax implications requiring clarification of responsibilities

6. Future Employment: Required in employment-related releases to address potential future employment relationships

7. Revocation Period: Include when giving the releasing party time to consider or revoke the agreement

8. Surviving Claims: Used when certain claims or rights need to be explicitly preserved

9. Foreign Law Compliance: Required when the release might have international implications

1. Schedule of Released Claims: Detailed list of specific claims being released, particularly useful for complex disputes

2. Schedule of Consideration: Itemized list of consideration being provided, including payment terms and conditions

3. Schedule of Released Parties: Comprehensive list of all parties being released, including related entities and individuals

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

5. Schedule of Property: Inventory of property to be returned or transferred, if applicable