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The Deed of Indemnity and Release is a crucial legal instrument in Philippine business practice, designed to protect parties against potential losses while providing clarity on released claims. This document type is particularly relevant in scenarios involving business transactions, corporate restructuring, settlement of disputes, or risk allocation between parties. The deed must comply with Philippine legal requirements, including those set forth in the Civil Code of the Philippines and the Notarial Law of 2004. It typically includes detailed provisions on the scope of indemnity, specific releases, claim procedures, and enforcement mechanisms. The document is commonly used when parties need to create legally binding obligations for protection against future claims while simultaneously resolving existing issues through release provisions.

1. Parties: Identification of the Indemnitor (party providing indemnity) and Indemnitee (party being indemnified), including their full legal names, addresses, and corporate details if applicable

2. Background: Context of the indemnity arrangement, including relevant history of the relationship between parties and circumstances leading to the need for indemnity

3. Definitions: Clear definitions of key terms used throughout the deed, including 'Claims', 'Losses', 'Indemnified Matter', and other relevant terms

4. Indemnity Obligations: Detailed description of the indemnity being provided, including scope, limitations, and specific matters covered

5. Release Provisions: Explicit terms of release, including what claims or rights are being released and the extent of the release

6. Duration of Indemnity: Time period for which the indemnity remains valid and any survival provisions

7. Claims Procedure: Process for making and handling indemnity claims, including notice requirements and timing

8. Representations and Warranties: Statements of fact and promises made by both parties regarding their capacity and authority to enter into the deed

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Philippine law as governing law and designation of courts having jurisdiction

10. Execution and Attestation: Formal execution blocks including notarial requirements under Philippine law