Letter Agreements begin with introductory language that introduces the Parties and the purpose of the agreement. The introductory language will also reference any other applicable international agreement(s). 4.6.3.2. Letter Agreement Introductory Language (Sample Clause) 4.6.4. PURPOSE OF COOPERATION This clause provides an overview of the cooperation. It briefly describes the cooperative project, including the purpose and general scope of the activities planned, and outlines the agreed-upon scientific and technical objectives of the overall mission. This section should also clearly describe or identify the basis for the mutual interest of both Parties in the project. There is no format for this section. The drafter may choose a format based on the “standard” nature and scope of the project or similar International SAAs. This section is generally in paragraph format, numbered for clarity when necessary. This clause may be titled differently, such as and Objectives” or or “Purpose “Background” (or Mission) Description”. “Program In Letter Agreements, program descriptions usually consist of one or two introductory paragraphs. 4.6.4. PURPOSE OF COOPERATION (Sample Clause) 4.6.5. DEFINTIONS This clause contains the definition of Entities” because it is used in several different “Related clauses of an International SAA. Paragraph (a) defines the term for use in the entire SAA, including the Intellectual Property Rights sample clause (4.6.15 below). Paragraphs (b) and (c) further define the term for the Liability and Risk of Loss -- Cross-Waiver sample clause (4.6.12 below), the objective of which is to establish a cross waiver that is intended to be broadly construed so as to encourage participation in the exploration, exploitation, and use of outer space. Paragraph (c) also further defines the term for the Transfer of Goods and Technical Data sample clause (4.6.14 below) because export controlled goods and technical data may be transferred to Related Entities that include foreign governments and foreign governmental entities. Definitions appropriate for specific agreements, technical terms, may also be included here. e.g., 4.6.5. DEFINTIONS (Sample Clause)
Letter Agreements begin with introductory language that introduces the Parties and the purpose of the agreement. The introductory language will also reference any other applicable international agreement(s). 4.6.3.2. Letter Agreement Introductory Language (Sample Clause) 4.6.4. PURPOSE OF COOPERATION This clause provides an overview of the cooperation. It briefly describes the cooperative project, including the purpose and general scope of the activities planned, and outlines the agreed-upon scientific and technical objectives of the overall mission. This section should also clearly describe or identify the basis for the mutual interest of both Parties in the project. There is no “standard” format for this section. The drafter may choose a format based on the nature and scope of the project or similar International SAAs. This section is generally in paragraph format, numbered for clarity when necessary. This clause may be titled differently, such as “Purpose and Objectives” or “Background” or “Program (or Mission) Description”. In Letter Agreements, program descriptions usually consist of one or two introductory paragraphs. 4.6.4. PURPOSE OF COOPERATION (Sample Clause) 4.6.5. DEFINTIONS This clause contains the definition of “Related Entities” because it is used in several different clauses of an International SAA. Paragraph (a) defines the term for use in the entire SAA, including the Intellectual Property Rights sample clause (4.6.15 below). Paragraphs (b) and (c) further define the term for the Liability and Risk of Loss -- Cross-Waiver sample clause (4.6.12 below), the objective of which is to establish a cross waiver that is intended to be broadly construed so as to encourage participation in the exploration, exploitation, and use of outer space. Paragraph (c) also further defines the term for the Transfer of Goods and Technical Data sample clause (4.6.14 below) because export controlled goods and technical data may be transferred to Related Entities that include foreign governments and foreign governmental entities. Definitions appropriate for specific agreements, e.g., technical terms, may also be included here. 4.6.5. DEFINTIONS (Sample Clause)