VI. Draft Promise

Preamble

[This space can be used to indicate the purpose and the rationale behind the promise]

Definitions

[This space will contain a series of strict definitions of the beneficiaries.  Some examples are provided]

“Technology”:  the list of patents included in the Annex.

“Owner”:  The patent owner, [INSERT NAME].  

“Beneficiary”:  Any organisation that is a listed participant of BioForge projects as of [INSERT DATE].

Promise

The Owner hereby promises not to enforce any of the listed Technology against Beneficiaries that have registered their intent to use the Technology at the following address [INSERT FORM ADDRESS].  

Warranty

The Owner certifies that the Technology is owned by him/her [or that it has specific permission to issue the promise].  The Owner also certifies that the Technology is not subject to litigation as of [INSERT DATE].  The Owner presents the Technology “as is,” and makes no warranty as to the accuracy of the information contained in the patent application.

Limitation of Liability

Subject to any liability which may not be excluded or limited by law, the Owner will not be held liable for incidental, consequential, or indirect loss or damage howsoever and whenever caused to the Beneficiary.

Annex

[Table of patents, listing patent number, awarding office, beneficiary and title (or brief description)]