DIRECTOR & OFFICER INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
1. PARTIES
Corporation: [CORPORATION NAME]
Indemnitee: [NAME/TITLE]
Effective Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
2. PURPOSE
This Agreement provides for indemnification and advancement of expenses to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and the Corporation’s governing documents.
3. INDEMNIFICATION
Corporation shall indemnify Indemnitee against expenses, judgments, fines, and settlements arising from any proceeding by reason of Indemnitee’s service to the Corporation, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
4. ADVANCEMENT OF EXPENSES
Corporation shall advance expenses upon receipt of an undertaking by Indemnitee to repay advances if it is ultimately determined that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification.
5. PROCEDURE
Indemnitee shall provide prompt written notice of any claim. The Corporation shall determine entitlement to indemnification in accordance with [STATE LAW] procedures.
6. EXCLUSIONS
No indemnification for:
☐ Acts not in good faith
☐ Personal profit not legally entitled
☐ Willful misconduct or knowing violation of law
7. INSURANCE
Corporation shall maintain D&O insurance as determined by the Board, if available on reasonable terms.
8. CONTINUATION
This Agreement continues after Indemnitee ceases to serve and inures to Indemnitee’s heirs and legal representatives.
9. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE
Governing Law: [STATE].
Venue: [COURT/LOCATION].
10. SIGNATURES
Corporation: [NAME/TITLE]
Signature: ______________________________
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Indemnitee: [NAME]
Signature: ______________________________
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
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