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Assignment, Assumption, and Consent Agreement

This Assignment, Assumption, and Consent Agreement (this “Assignment”) is made effective as of [Effective Date] (the “Effective Date”), by and among:

Assignor: [Assignor legal name], a [state/province] [entity type], with its principal place of business at [address] (“Assignor”);

Assignee: [Assignee legal name], a [state/province] [entity type], with its principal place of business at [address] (“Assignee”); and

Counterparty: [Counterparty legal name], a [state] [entity type], with its principal place of business at [address] (“Counterparty”).

Recitals

A. Assignor and Counterparty are parties to that certain [title of underlying agreement], dated [date], including all amendments, order forms, statements of work, and exhibits thereto (collectively, the “Contract”). [Choose whether a copy of the Contract is attached as Exhibit A.]

B. Assignor desires to assign its rights and delegate its obligations under the Contract to Assignee, Assignee desires to accept such assignment and assume such obligations, and Counterparty is willing to consent on the terms below.

Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

Assignment

Effective as of the Effective Date, Assignor irrevocably assigns, transfers, and conveys to Assignee all of Assignor's rights, title, and interest in, to, and under the Contract, and delegates to Assignee all of Assignor's duties and obligations under the Contract.

Assumption

Assignee accepts the foregoing assignment and assumes, and agrees to perform and discharge when due, all duties, obligations, and liabilities of Assignor under the Contract [choose: arising on or after the Effective Date; or arising before, on, or after the Effective Date], as if Assignee were an original party to the Contract.

Release. [choose one option]

[Option A: Novation/full release.] Counterparty releases and discharges Assignor from all duties, obligations, and liabilities under the Contract arising on or after the Effective Date, and agrees to look solely to Assignee for performance thereafter. Nothing in this Section releases Assignor from liabilities arising out of acts, omissions, or events occurring prior to the Effective Date.

[Option B: No release.] Assignor is not released and remains [choose: jointly and severally; or secondarily] liable for performance of the Contract notwithstanding this Assignment.

Conditions to Consent; Reservation of Rights.

Counterparty's consent under this Section 3 is conditioned on all fees and other amounts due and payable under the Contract as of the Effective Date having been paid in full [choose whether amounts may instead be assumed by Assignee under Section 2]. This consent applies only to the assignment described in this Assignment and does not constitute consent to any other or future assignment, delegation, or transfer, and does not waive any provision of the Contract restricting assignment. Counterparty does not waive, and expressly reserves, all rights, remedies, and claims arising out of acts, omissions, or events occurring prior to the Effective Date, whether against Assignor or Assignee.

Representations and Warranties

Assignor.

Assignor represents and warrants that: (a) the Contract is in full force and effect and, to Assignor's knowledge, no default or event that with notice or lapse of time would constitute a default exists under the Contract; (b) Assignor has not previously assigned or encumbered its rights under the Contract; and (c) it has full power and authority to enter into this Assignment.

Assignee.

Assignee represents and warrants that: (a) it has full power and authority to enter into this Assignment and to perform the Contract; (b) it has the financial and operational capability to perform all obligations under the Contract, including payment obligations; and (c) it is an affiliate or successor of Assignor, and this Assignment is made in connection with [describe transaction, e.g., an internal reorganization, merger, or sale of substantially all of Assignor's assets].

Counterparty.

Counterparty represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to enter into this Assignment.

Payments and Notices

Payments and notices after the Effective Date.

From and after the Effective Date: (a) all amounts accruing under the Contract on or after the Effective Date shall be invoiced to and paid by Assignee[choose whether to add the Prepaid Balance carveout under Section 5.2]; (b) within [10] days of the Effective Date, Assignee shall provide Counterparty with its billing contact, invoicing address, applicable tax documentation (e.g., W-9, W-8, or VAT/GST registration, as applicable), and any purchase order or vendor-onboarding information required for Counterparty to invoice Assignee; and (c) notices to Assignee under the Contract shall be sent to: [Assignee notice address / email], which shall replace Assignor's notice details in the Contract. All pricing, fees, and payment terms under the Contract remain unchanged by this Assignment.

Prepaid Balance.

[choose: include or omit this clause] The parties acknowledge that Assignor has prepaid amounts under the Contract and that an unused balance may exist as of the Effective Date (the “Prepaid Balance”). The Prepaid Balance shall equal the unused prepaid amount [in $ / credits, hours, or units] as of the Effective Date, as determined from Counterparty's books and records, which shall be conclusive absent manifest error. Within [15] days after the Effective Date, Counterparty shall deliver to Assignor and Assignee (in accordance with the notice provisions of the Contract) a statement of the Prepaid Balance; the statement shall be final and binding on all parties unless Assignor or Assignee objects in writing on the grounds of manifest error, with reasonable detail, within [10] days of delivery, in which case the parties shall promptly and in good faith reconcile their records and the reconciled amount shall be the Prepaid Balance. The Prepaid Balance transfers to Assignee as part of the assignment under Section 1 and may be applied solely against Assignee's use of the services under the Contract, subject to any expiration, non-refundability, or other terms of the Contract, which remain unchanged. Assignor irrevocably waives any right to a refund, credit, or repayment of the Prepaid Balance. Counterparty's application of the Prepaid Balance against Assignee's use fully discharges Counterparty's obligations with respect to the Prepaid Balance as to both Assignor and Assignee.

Further Assurances

Each party shall execute such further documents and take such further actions as may be reasonably necessary to give full effect to this Assignment.

Indemnification [choose: include or omit]

Each of Assignor and Assignee shall indemnify and hold harmless Counterparty from and against any losses, claims, and expenses arising out of or relating to the Contract to the extent attributable to the duties, obligations, and liabilities for which it is responsible under Sections 2 and 3.

Miscellaneous

No Other Amendment.

Except as expressly set forth herein, the Contract remains unmodified and in full force and effect.

Governing Law; Venue.

This Assignment is governed by the laws governing the Contract. If the Contract is governed by the laws of the State of New York, then: (a) this Assignment shall likewise be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles; and (b) unless the Contract specifies a different exclusive forum (in which case that forum applies), each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [New York County], New York, for any action arising out of or relating to this Assignment, and waives any objection to venue or forum non conveniens in such courts. If the Contract does not specify a governing law, this Assignment shall be governed by the laws of [jurisdiction], without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.

Entire Agreement; Amendment.

This Assignment constitutes the entire agreement of the parties regarding its subject matter and may be amended only in a writing signed by all parties.

Counterparts; Electronic Signatures.

This Assignment may be executed in counterparts, including by electronic signature, each of which is deemed an original and all of which together constitute one instrument.

Successors.

This Assignment binds and benefits the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

Severability.

If any provision of this Assignment is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted so as to effect the parties' intent.

No Third-Party Beneficiaries.

This Assignment is for the sole benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns, and nothing herein confers any right or remedy on any other person.

No Waiver.

No waiver of any provision of this Assignment is effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party, and no waiver in any instance shall be deemed a waiver in any other instance.

In witness whereof, the parties have executed this Assignment as of the Effective Date.

Assignor: [Assignor legal name]

By
[signature]
Name
[legal name]
Title
[job title]
Capacity
[authority to sign]
Date
[date signed]

Assignee: [Assignee legal name]

By
[signature]
Name
[legal name]
Title
[job title]
Capacity
[authority to sign]
Date
[date signed]

Counterparty: [Counterparty legal name]

By
[signature]
Name
[legal name]
Title
[job title]
Capacity
[authority to sign]
Date
[date signed]

Semantic modeling note

FIBO models the agreement, roles, rights, obligations, conditions precedent, representations, warranties, and governing jurisdiction. DoCO describes the document's sections, party list, and signature blocks. SHACL makes blank fields, required values, datatypes, defaults, and closed option lists inspectable without pretending that a suggested value has been accepted. ChooseAction records unresolved drafting decisions as domain meaning. Web Annotation correlates property shapes with visible values and keeps interpretations linked to the fixed clauses that support them. PROV-O records that derivation. The Company Intelligence ontology carries sourced identity and role claims, while the Artifact Evolution ontology distinguishes the controlled template from this version.

Try the meaning layer. Open RDF and search for “contractual obligation,” “condition precedent,” “representation,” “authorization,” or “governing jurisdiction.” Each interpretation remains separate from the clause text and points back to its exact source.