1. Cost Sharing: Details of how preliminary costs will be shared - include when significant pre-deal expenses are anticipated

2. Break Fee: Provisions for compensation if one party terminates discussions - include for high-value or complex ventures

3. Management Structure: Preliminary outline of proposed management - include when management roles are crucial to the deal

4. Regulatory Requirements: Overview of required regulatory approvals - include when dealing with regulated industries

5. Intellectual Property Protection: Special provisions for IP protection - include when significant IP is involved

6. Public Announcements: Rules for making public statements - include when either party is public or media attention is likely

7. Employee Matters: Preliminary agreement on handling employees - include when significant staff transfers are contemplated

1. Business Plan Summary: High-level overview of the proposed joint venture's business plan and objectives

2. Contribution Schedule: Preliminary list of assets, resources, or capital to be contributed by each party

3. Timeline and Milestones: Detailed schedule of key dates and milestones for establishing the joint venture

4. Due Diligence Checklist: List of required documents and information for due diligence process

5. Proposed Corporate Structure: Diagram and explanation of the proposed joint venture structure

6. Key Terms Summary: Summary of principal terms to be included in the definitive agreement