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JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT

THIS JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") made and entered into this _____ day of _________________, _________ (the "Execution Date"),

BETWEEN:

Theresa M RavenHawk of 809 Bridgewater Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, USA, and
____________________________ of _______________________________________________
(individually the "Member" and collectively the "Members").

BACKGROUND:

  1. The Members wish to enter into an association of mutual benefit and agree to jointly invest and set up a joint venture enterprise.
  2. This Agreement sets out the terms and conditions governing this association.

IN CONSIDERATION OF and as a condition of the Members entering into this Agreement and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is acknowledged, the Members agree as follows:

  1. Formation
  2. By this Agreement the Members enter into a joint venture (the "Venture") in the form of a general partnership in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin. The rights and obligations of the Members will be as stated in the applicable legislation of the State of Wisconsin (the "Act") except as otherwise provided here.
  3. Name
  4. The business name of the Venture will be IDK.
  5. Purpose
  6. The exclusive purpose of the Venture (the "Purpose") will be combine resources to create, produce, & make magic.
  7. Term
  8. The duration of this Venture (the "Term") will begin on December 17, 2023 and continue in full force and effect until the occurrence of the following event:
    • selling the joint venture to a third party.
  9. The Term may be extended with the unanimous consent of all Members.
  10. Place of Business
  11. The principal office of the business of the Venture will be located at 809 Bridgewater Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, USA or such other place as the Members may from time to time designate.
  12. Business Management
  13. The Venture will be directed, controlled and managed by a management committee (the "Management Committee"). Within the limits of the Purpose of the Venture and the terms of this Agreement, the Management Committee will have full authority to bind the Members in all matters relating to the direction, control and management of the Venture. Authority to bind the Venture in contract or in any third party business relation lies exclusively with the Management Committee, or its delegate.
  14. The Management Committee will consist of one representative (the "Representative") for each Member unless otherwise agreed by all the Members. Each Representative will have the authority to bind their respective Member in decisions relating to the Venture. Each Member may replace its Representative or appoint a temporary alternate at its own discretion on reasonable notice to the remaining Members.
  15. All actions and decisions respecting the appointment of an accounting firm for the Venture require the consent and agreement of a majority of the Management Committee.
  16. A manager or managers may be appointed by the Management Committee where necessary or desirable. Duties of the managers will be determined by the Management Committee.
  17. Management Duties
  18. Except as otherwise specified in this agreement, the duties and obligations of the Management Committee in relation to the Venture will include the following:
    1. managing the day to day business of the Venture;
    2. monitoring, controlling and directing the financial, business and operational affairs of the Venture;
    3. proper maintenance of books of account and financial records according to accepted accounting practices;
    4. monitoring, analyzing and acting on all issues over which it would have express or implied authority according to this Agreement; and
    5. all responsibilities attached to hiring of production and administration staff including any required labor negotiations, and all responsibilities attached to hiring of third party contractors.
  19. Member Duties
  20. Each Member will be responsible for their respective duties as follows:

    Member

    Duties Description

    Theresa M RavenHawk

    to follow through on commitments made and agreed to.  To work to improve performance skills, to continue to learn and grow as an artist and writer, etc.  To stay on top of computer and information technology responsibilities

       
  21. Duties of Members may be amended, from time to time, by decision of the Members, provided that the Members' interests are not affected except with the unanimous consent of the Members.
  22. Capital Contributions
  23. Each of the Members has contributed to the capital of the Venture, in cash or property in agreed upon value, as follows (the "Capital Contribution"):

    Member

    Contribution Description

    Agreed Value

    Theresa M RavenHawk

    • Time and effort: website maintenance, front end work, pr, creative writing, art - visual & performing (percussion & vocals), with an approximate value of $1,000,000.00
    • Equipment: computers, storage media, printers, etc., with an approximate value of $350.00

    $1,000,350.00 USD

     



    $____________ USD

  24. All Members will contribute their respective Capital Contributions fully and on time.
  25. Withdrawal of Capital
  26. No Member will have the right to demand or withdraw any portion of their capital contribution without the express written consent of the remaining Members.
  27. The Members will not be personally liable for the return of all or part of the Capital Contributions of a Member, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
  28. Additional Capital
  29. Capital Contributions may be amended from time to time, according to the requirements of the Venture, by decision of the Members as recommended by the Management Committee. Where Members' interests are affected, additional capital contributions (the "Additional Capital Contributions") must have the unanimous consent of the Members.
  30. Any advance of money to the Venture by any Member in excess of the amounts provided for in this Agreement or subsequently agreed to as an Additional Capital Contribution will be deemed a debt due from the Venture rather than an increase in Capital Contribution of the Member. This liability will be repaid with interest at such rates and times to be determined by a majority of the Members. This liability will not entitle the lending Member to any increased share of the Venture's profits nor to a greater voting power. Such debts may have preference or priority over any other payments to Members as may be determined by a majority of the Members.
  31. Capital Accounts
  32. An individual capital account will be maintained for each Member and their initial Capital Contribution will be credited to this account. Any additional, approved contributions to the Venture's capital made by a Member will be credited to that Member's individual Capital Account.
  33. Interest on Capital
  34. No borrowing charge or loan interest will be due or payable to any Member on any Capital Contribution or on their Capital Account despite any disproportion that may from time to time arise among the Capital Accounts of the Members.
  35. Profit and Loss
  36. Subject to the other provisions of this Agreement, the net profits and losses of the Venture, for both accounting and tax purposes, will accrue to and be borne by the Members in proportion to the credit balances in their respective Capital Accounts.
  37. Before any profits from the current year can be distributed to the Members, all losses from previous years must be resolved.
  38. Books of Account
  39. Accurate and complete books of account of the transactions of the Venture will be kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and at all reasonable times will be available and open to inspection and examination by any Member. The books and records of the Venture will reflect all the Venture’s transactions and will be appropriate and adequate for the business conducted by the Venture.
  40. Banking and Venture Funds
  41. The funds of the Venture will be placed in such investments and banking accounts as will be designated by the Members. Venture funds will be held in the name of the Venture and will not be commingled with those of any other person or entity.
  42. Contract Binding Authority
  43. No individual Member or group of Members will have any right or authority to act for or bind the Venture in contract or any manner whatsoever without the unanimous written consent of the Members.
  44. Member Meetings
  45. Regular Member meetings will be held only as required. Minutes of the meetings will be maintained on file.
  46. Any Member can call a special meeting to resolve urgent issues that require a vote and that cannot wait for the next regularly scheduled meeting. When calling a special meeting, all Members must be provided with reasonable notice. Where a special meeting has been called, the meeting will be restricted to the specific purpose for which the meeting was called.
  47. All meetings will be held at a time and in a location that is reasonable, convenient and practical considering the situation of all Members.
  48. Any vote required by the Members will be determined such that each Member receives one vote carrying equal weight.
  49. Partnership Representative
  50. ___________________ will be the partnership representative (“the Partnership Representative”) with the sole authority to act on behalf of the Venture in relation to IRS tax audits pursuant to Chapter 63 Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
  51. The Partnership Representative is appointed for the current tax year and subsequent tax years until otherwise designated by the Members.
  52. The Partnership Representative will promptly advise the Members of any audit of the Venture initiated by the IRS and provide regular updates to the Members on the progress of such audits and any resulting settlement negotiations. The Partnership Representative will be generally accountable to the Members and will obtain the majority approval of the Membes for (i) any decisions affecting the tax liability of the Venture or the Members; and (ii) any decision finalizing tax settlement with the IRS.
  53. The Partnership Representative may resign from the position by serving notice in writing on both the Venture and the IRS. The Venture, acting by majority vote, may revoke the designation of the Partnership Representative by serving notice on the Partnership Representative and the IRS and simultaneously appointing a new Partnership Representative for that taxable year.
  54. Whether serving in an active capacity or not, any person who has served as Partnership Representative in respect of any given taxable year or portion thereof will remain accountable to the Venture, throughout the period of limitation relating to that taxable year, in respect of any notification received from the IRS and will promptly advise the Venture of any and all such correspondence.
  55. In the event that a tax settlement reached between the IRS and the Partnership Representative is not satisfactory to one or more of the Members and the matter cannot be resolved through negotiation in good faith at a meeting of the Members, then, two weeks, or such longer period as the Members may agree, following such meeting the Members agree to submit the dispute to mediation.
  56. Amendments
  57. This Agreement may be amended only with the unanimous consent of all Members.
  58. Admitting a new Member
  59. New Members may be admitted into the Venture only with the unanimous consent of the existing Members. The new Member agrees to be bound by all the covenants, terms, and conditions of this Agreement, inclusive of all current and future amendments. Further, a new Member will execute such documents as are needed or required for this admission. Any new Member will receive a business interest in the Venture as determined by all other Members.
  60. Dissociation of a Member
  61. Where a Member is in breach of this Agreement and that Member has not remedied the breach on notice from the Venture and after a reasonable period then the remaining Members will have the right to terminate this Agreement with regard to that individual defaulting Member (an "Involuntary Withdrawal") and take whatever action necessary to protect the interests of the Venture.
  62. If the Venture is harmed as the result of an individual Member's action or failure to act, then that individual Member will be liable for that harm. If more than one Member is at fault then they will be jointly and severally liable for that harm.
  63. Each Member will indemnify the remaining Members against all losses, costs and claims that may arise in the event of the Venture being terminated as a result of breach of the Agreement by that Member.
  64. If a Member is placed in bankruptcy, or withdraws voluntarily from the Venture, or if there is an Operation of Law against a Member, the other Members will be entitled to proceed as if the Member had breached this Agreement.
  65. Distribution of any amount owing to a dissociated Member will be made according to the percentage of ownership as described in the Valuation of Interest or as otherwise may be agreed in writing.
  66. Dissolution of the Joint Venture
  67. The Venture will be dissolved and its assets liquidated in the event of any of the following:
    1. the Term expires and is not extended;
    2. a majority vote by the Members to dissolve the Venture;
    3. on satisfaction of the Purpose;
    4. loss or incapacity through any means of substantially all of the Venture's assets; or
    5. where only one Member remains.
  68. Liquidation
  69. On dissolution, the Venture will be liquidated promptly and within a reasonable time.
  70. On the liquidation of the Venture assets, distribution of any amounts to Members will be made in proportion to their respective profit and loss sharing ratios or as otherwise may be agreed in writing.
  71. Valuation of Interest
  72. In the absence of a written agreement setting a value, the value of the Venture will be determined based on the fair market value appraisal of all Venture assets (less liabilities) in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) by an independent accounting firm agreed to by all Members. An appraiser will be appointed within a reasonable period of the date of withdrawal or dissolution. The results of the appraisal will be binding on all Members. A withdrawing Member's interest will be based on the proportion of their respective profit and loss sharing ratio less any outstanding liabilities a Member may have to the Venture. The intent of this section is to ensure the survival of the Venture despite the withdrawal of any individual Member.
  73. No allowance will be made for goodwill, trade name, patents or other intangible assets, except where those assets have been reflected on the Venture books immediately prior to valuation.
  74. Transfer of Member Interest
  75. A Member may assign their proprietary assets and their rights in distribution interest in the Venture. Such assignment will only include that Member's economic rights and interests and will not include any other rights of that Member nor will it include an automatic admission as a Member of the Venture or the right to exercise any management or voting interests. A Member who assigns any or all of their Venture interest to any third party will relinquish their status as Member including all management and voting rights. Assignment of Member status, under this clause, including any management and voting interests, will require the consent of all the remaining Members.
  76. Management Voting
  77. Any management vote required will be determined such that each Representative receives one vote carrying equal weight unless otherwise agreed by all the Members.
  78. Force Majeure
  79. A Member will be free of liability to the Venture where the Member is prevented from executing their obligations under this Agreement in whole or in part due to force majeure where the Member has communicated the circumstance of that event to any and all other Members and taken any and all appropriate action to mitigate that event. Force majeure will include, but not be limited to, earthquake, typhoon, flood, fire, and war or any other unforeseen and uncontrollable event.
  80. Duty of Loyalty
  81. Provided a Member has the consent of the majority of the other Members, the Members to this Agreement and their respective affiliates may have interests in businesses other than the Venture. Neither the Venture nor any other Member will have any rights to the assets, income or profits of any such business, venture or transaction. Any and all businesses, ventures or transactions with any appearance of conflict of interest must be fully disclosed to all other Members. Failure to disclose any potential conflicts of interest will be deemed an Involuntary Withdrawal by the offending Member and may be treated accordingly by the remaining Members.
  82. Confidentiality
  83. All matters relating to this Agreement and the Venture will be treated by the Members as confidential and no Member will disclose or allow to be disclosed any Venture matter or matters, directly or indirectly, to any third party without the prior written approval of all Members except where the information properly comes into the public domain.
  84. This section will survive for two years after the expiration or termination of this Agreement or dissolution of the Venture.
  85. Language
  86. The Members expressly state that the English language is to be the language of choice for this Agreement and all other notices and agreements required by the Venture.
  87. Insurance
  88. The Venture will insure all its assets against loss where reasonable and standard practice in the industry.
  89. Indemnification
  90. Each Member will be indemnified and held harmless by the Venture from any and all harm or damages of any nature relating to the Member's participation in Venture affairs except where such harm or damages results from gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Member.
  91. Liability
  92. No Member will be liable to the Venture or to any other Member for any error in judgment or any act or failure to act where made in good faith. The Member will be liable for any and all acts or failures to act resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct.
  93. Liability Insurance
  94. The Venture may acquire insurance on behalf of any Member, employee, agent or other person engaged in the business interest of the Venture against any liability asserted against them or incurred by them while acting in good faith on behalf of the Venture.
  95. Covenant of Good Faith
  96. Members will use their best efforts, fairly and in good faith to facilitate the success of the Venture.
  97. Joint Venture Property
  98. Where allowed by statute, title to all Venture property, including intellectual property, will remain in the name of the Venture. Where joint ventures are not recognized by statute as separate legal entities, Venture property, including intellectual property, will be held in the name of one or more Members. In all cases Venture property will be applied by the Members exclusively for the benefit and purposes of the Venture and in accordance with this Agreement.
  99. Jurisdiction
  100. The Members submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Wisconsin for the enforcement of this Agreement and for any arbitration award or decision arising from this Agreement.
  101. Mediation and Arbitration
  102. In the event a dispute arises out of, or in connection with, this Agreement, the Members will attempt to resolve the dispute through friendly consultation.
  103. If the dispute is not resolved within a reasonable period then any or all outstanding issues may be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation is not successful in resolving the entire dispute or is unavailable, any outstanding issues will be submitted to final and binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin. The arbitrator's award will be final, and judgment may be entered upon it by any court having jurisdiction within the State of Wisconsin.
  104. Warranties
  105. All Members represent and warrant that they have all authority, licenses and permits to execute and perform this Agreement and their obligations under this Agreement and that the representative of each Member has been fully authorized to execute this Agreement.
  106. Each Member represents and warrants that this Agreement is not in violation of any and all agreements and constitutional documents of the individual Member.
  107. Additional Clauses
  108. This member will maintain veto power over any work that she does not want to perform.  Will keep her own hours due to disabilities.  She will also not compromise on the content of her own work.  I am open to constructive criticism on style, grammar, typos, and general means of communicating ideas, but the content of my work remains my own and will not change.
  109. Definitions
  110. For the purpose of this Agreement, the following terms are defined as follows:
    1. "Capital Contributions" The capital contribution to the Venture actually made by the Members, including property, cash and any additional capital contributions made.
    2. "Majority Vote" A Majority Vote is any amount greater than one-half of the authorized votes.
    3. "Operation of Law" The Operation of Law means rights or duties that are cast upon a party by the law, without any act or agreement on the part of the individual including but not limited to an assignment for the benefit of creditors, a divorce, or a bankruptcy.
    4. "Profits and Losses" Profits and Losses will mean the net profits or net losses of the Venture as calculated for federal income tax purposes and shown on its books of account. Profits and losses will be less of all expenses, depreciation and such other charges or additions as are appropriate. Profits and Losses are fixed by the Venture's fiscal year.
  111. Miscellaneous
  112. Time is of the essence in this Agreement.
  113. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts. Facsimile signatures are binding and are considered to be original signatures.
  114. Headings are inserted for the convenience of the Members only and are not to be considered when interpreting this Agreement. Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine gender include the feminine gender and vice versa. Words in the neuter gender include the masculine gender and the feminine gender and vice versa.
  115. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, it is the Members' intent that such provision be reduced in scope by the court only to the extent deemed necessary by that court to render the provision reasonable and enforceable and the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement will in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated as a result.
  116. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Members. All negotiations and understandings have been included in this Agreement. Statements or representations which may have been made by any Member in the negotiation stages of this Agreement may in some way be inconsistent with this final written Agreement. All such statements are declared to be of no value in this Agreement. Only the written terms of this Agreement will bind the Members.
  117. This Agreement and the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement apply to and are binding upon the Member's successors, assigns, executors, administrators, beneficiaries, and representatives.
  118. Any notices or delivery required here will be deemed completed when hand-delivered, delivered by agent, or seven (7) days after being placed in the post, postage prepaid, to the Members at the addresses contained in this Agreement or as the Members may later designate in writing.
  119. All of the rights, remedies and benefits provided by this Agreement will be cumulative and will not be exclusive of any other such rights, remedies and benefits allowed by law.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Members have duly affixed their signatures under hand and seal on this _____ day of _________________, _________.

     
   

_____________________________

   

Theresa M RavenHawk (Member)


     
   

_____________________________

   

____________________________ (Member)

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