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Due Diligence. Buyer will have thirty (30) days from the Effective Date of this Agreement (the "Review Period") to conduct all of its inspections and due diligence and satisfy itself regarding the Property and this transaction. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Seller harmless for any loss or damage to the Property or persons caused by Buyer or its agents arising out of such physical inspections of the Property, and this indemnity shall survive Closing or termination of this Agreement. Within five (5) busines...s days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, Seller shall provide, to the extent such items are in its possession, the items listed on Exhibit "B" ("Seller's Materials"). Buyer may cancel this Agreement before the expiration of the Review Period for any reason in its sole discretion by delivering a cancellation notice to Seller and Closing Agent prior to the expiration of the Review Period. If this Agreement is not cancelled as set forth above, the Earnest Money shall be non-refundable unless Seller shall default hereunder, or in the event of a casualty or condemnation, subject to the provisions of Section 16 below. If Buyer cancels this Agreement before the expiration of the Review Period, as permitted under this Section, except for any escrow cancellation fees charged by the Title Company and any liabilities under the first paragraph of section 6 of this Agreement and those provisions stating otherwise (which will survive), Seller (after execution of such documents reasonably requested by Seller to evidence the termination hereof) shall return to Buyer its Earnest Money and Buyer will have absolutely no rights, claims or interest of any type in connection with the Property or this transaction, regardless of any alleged conduct by Buyer, Seller or anyone else. If Buyer fails to close this transaction at no fault of Seller, Buyer will be irrevocably deemed in default of this Agreement. Upon default by Buyer, Seller may, as its option, retain the Earnest Money as its sole and exclusive remedy and declare this Agreement null and void, in which event Buyer will be deemed to have cancelled this Agreement and relinquish all rights in and to the Property, or Seller may exercise its rights hereunder. If this Agreement is not cancelled and the Earnest Money is deposited by Buyer as required by Section 4 hereof, the Review Period will be deemed satisfied by Buyer and shall be deemed to have expired as provided in Section 4. Notwithstanding the foregoing with respect to the Review Period, Buyer shall have forty-five (45) days following the Effective Date to secure any necessary financing (the "Financing Contingency Period". Buyer may cancel this Agreement before the expiration of the Financing Contingency Period, in the event of Buyer's failure to secure necessary financing 6 Applebee's - Crawfordsville, IN for the contemplated purchase of the Property, by delivering a cancellation notice to Seller and Closing Agent prior to the expiration of the Financing Contingency Period. If this Agreement is not cancelled as set forth herein, the Earnest Money shall be non-refundable unless Seller shall default hereunder, or in the event of a casualty or condemnation, subject to the provisions of Section 16.

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Due Diligence. Buyer will have thirty (30) days from the Effective Date of this Agreement (the "Review Period") to conduct all of its inspections and due diligence and satisfy itself regarding the Property and this transaction. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Seller harmless for any loss or damage to the Property or persons caused by Buyer or its agents arising out of such physical inspections of the Property, and this indemnity shall survive Closing or termination of this Agreement. Within five (5) busines...s days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, Seller shall provide, to the extent such items are in its possession, the items listed on Exhibit "B" ("Seller's Materials"). Buyer may cancel this Agreement before the expiration of the Review Period for any reason in its sole discretion by delivering a cancellation notice to Seller and Closing Agent prior to the expiration of the Review Period. If this Agreement is not cancelled as set forth above, the Earnest Money shall be non-refundable unless Seller shall default hereunder, or in the event of a casualty or condemnation, subject to the provisions of Section 16 below. If Buyer cancels this Agreement before the expiration of the Review Period, as permitted under this Section, except for any escrow cancellation fees charged by the Title Company and any liabilities under the first paragraph of section 6 of this Agreement and those provisions stating otherwise (which will survive), Seller (after execution of such documents reasonably requested by Seller to evidence the termination hereof) shall return to Buyer its Earnest Money and Buyer will have absolutely no rights, claims or interest of any type in connection with the Property or this transaction, regardless of any alleged conduct by Buyer, Seller or anyone else. If Buyer fails to close this transaction at no fault of Seller, Buyer will be irrevocably deemed in default of this Agreement. Upon default by Buyer, Seller may, as its option, retain the Earnest Money as its sole and exclusive remedy and declare this Agreement null and void, in which event Buyer will be deemed to have cancelled this Agreement and relinquish all rights in and to the Property, or Seller may exercise its rights hereunder. If this Agreement is not cancelled and the Earnest Money is deposited by Buyer as required by Section 4 hereof, the Review Period will be deemed satisfied by Buyer and shall be deemed to have expired as provided in Section 4. Notwithstanding the foregoing with respect to the Review Period, Buyer shall have forty-five (45) days following the Effective Date to secure any necessary financing (the "Financing Contingency Period". Buyer may cancel this Agreement before the expiration of the Financing Contingency Period, in the event of Buyer's failure to secure necessary financing 6 Applebee's - Crawfordsville, IN for the contemplated purchase of the Property, by delivering a cancellation notice to Seller and Closing Agent prior to the expiration of the Financing Contingency Period. If this Agreement is not cancelled as set forth herein, the Earnest Money shall be non-refundable unless Seller shall default hereunder, or in the event of a casualty or condemnation, subject to the provisions of Section 16.

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Due Diligence. Buyer will have thirty (30) days from the Effective Date of this Agreement (the "Review Period") to conduct all of its inspections and due diligence and satisfy itself regarding the Property and this transaction. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Seller harmless for any loss or damage to the Property or persons caused by Buyer or its agents arising out of such physical inspections of the Property, and this indemnity shall survive Closing or termi...nation of this Agreement. Within five (5) business days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, Seller shall provide, to the extent such items are in its possession, the items listed on Exhibit "B" ("Seller's Materials"). Buyer may cancel this Agreement before the expiration of the Review Period for any reason in its sole discretion by delivering a cancellation notice to Seller and Closing Agent prior to the expiration of the Review Period. If this Agreement is not cancelled as set forth above, the Earnest Money shall be non-refundable unless Seller shall default hereunder, or in the event of a casualty or condemnation, subject to the provisions of Section 16 below. If Buyer cancels this Agreement before the expiration of the Review Period, as permitted under this Section, except for any escrow cancellation fees charged by the Title Company and any liabilities under the first paragraph of section 6 of this Agreement and those provisions stating otherwise (which will survive), Seller (after execution of such documents reasonably requested by Seller to evidence the termination hereof) shall return to Buyer its Earnest Money and Buyer will have absolutely no rights, claims or interest of any type in connection with the Property or this transaction, regardless of any alleged conduct by Buyer, Seller or anyone else. If Buyer fails to close this transaction at no fault of Seller, Buyer will be irrevocably deemed in default of this Agreement. Upon default by Buyer, Seller may, as its option, retain the Earnest Money as its sole and exclusive remedy and declare this Agreement null and void, in which event Buyer will be deemed to have cancelled this Agreement and relinquish all rights in and to the Property, or Seller may exercise its rights hereunder. If this Agreement is not cancelled and the Earnest Money is deposited by Buyer as required by Section 4 hereof, the Review Period will be deemed satisfied by Buyer and shall be deemed to have expired as provided in Section 4. Notwithstanding the foregoing with respect to the Review Period, Buyer shall have forty-five (45) days following the Effective Date to secure any necessary financing (the "Financing Contingency Period". Buyer may cancel this Agreement before the expiration of the Financing Contingency Period, in the event of Buyer's failure to secure necessary financing 6 Applebee's - Crawfordsville, IN for the contemplated purchase of the Property, by delivering a cancellation notice to Seller and Closing Agent prior to the expiration of the Financing Contingency Period. If this Agreement is not cancelled as set forth herein, the Earnest Money shall be non-refundable unless Seller shall default hereunder, or in the event of a casualty or condemnation, subject to the provisions of Section 16.

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Due Diligence. Buyer will have thirty (30) days from the Effective Date of this Agreement (the "Review Period") to conduct all of its inspections and due diligence and satisfy itself regarding the Property and this transaction. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Seller harmless for any loss or dama...ge to the Property or persons caused by Buyer or its agents arising out of such physical inspections of the Property, and this indemnity shall survive Closing or termination of this Agreement. Within five (5) business days of the Effective Date of this Agreement, Seller shall provide, to the extent such items are in its possession, the items listed on Exhibit "B" ("Seller's Materials"). Buyer may cancel this Agreement before the expiration of the Review Period for any reason in its sole discretion by delivering a cancellation notice to Seller and Closing Agent prior to the expiration of the Review Period. If this Agreement is not cancelled as set forth above, the Earnest Money shall be non-refundable unless Seller shall default hereunder, or in the event of a casualty or condemnation, subject to the provisions of Section 16 below. If Buyer cancels this Agreement before the expiration of the Review Period, as permitted under this Section, except for any escrow cancellation fees charged by the Title Company and any liabilities under the first paragraph of section 6 of this Agreement and those provisions stating otherwise (which will survive), Seller (after execution of such documents reasonably requested by Seller to evidence the termination hereof) shall return to Buyer its Earnest Money and Buyer will have absolutely no rights, claims or interest of any type in connection with the Property or this transaction, regardless of any alleged conduct by Buyer, Seller or anyone else. If Buyer fails to close this transaction at no fault of Seller, Buyer will be irrevocably deemed in default of this Agreement. Upon default by Buyer, Seller may, as its option, retain the Earnest Money as its sole and exclusive remedy and declare this Agreement null and void, in which event Buyer will be deemed to have cancelled this Agreement and relinquish all rights in and to the Property, or Seller may exercise its rights hereunder. If this Agreement is not cancelled and the Earnest Money is deposited by Buyer as required by Section 4 hereof, the Review Period will be deemed satisfied by Buyer and shall be deemed to have expired as provided in Section 4. Notwithstanding the foregoing with respect to the Review Period, Buyer shall have forty-five (45) days following the Effective Date to secure any necessary financing (the "Financing Contingency Period". Buyer may cancel this Agreement before the expiration of the Financing Contingency Period, in the event of Buyer's failure to secure necessary financing 6 Applebee's - Crawfordsville, IN for the contemplated purchase of the Property, by delivering a cancellation notice to Seller and Closing Agent prior to the expiration of the Financing Contingency Period. If this Agreement is not cancelled as set forth herein, the Earnest Money shall be non-refundable unless Seller shall default hereunder, or in the event of a casualty or condemnation, subject to the provisions of Section 16.

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Due Diligence. The Issuer will authorize a collection of information regarding the Offering (the "Due Diligence Information"), which collection the Issuer may amend and supplement from time to time, to be delivered by the Managing Broker-Dealer to the Selling Group Members (or their agents performing due diligence) in connection with their due diligence review of the Offering (collectively, "Additional Information," and together with the Due Diligence Information, the "Confidential Information"). In the event ...a Selling Group Member (or its agent performing due diligence) requests access to additional information or otherwise wishes to conduct additional due diligence regarding the Offering, the Issuer or the Depositor and the Managing Broker-Dealer will reasonably cooperate with such Selling Group Member to accommodate such request. All Due Diligence Information received by the Managing Broker-Dealer and/or the Selling Group Members in connection with their due diligence review of the Offering are confidential and shall be maintained as confidential and not disclosed by the Managing Broker-Dealer or the Selling Group Members except to the extent such information is disclosed in the Memorandum to any other person, including without limitation, any sales representatives or potential investors. If the Managing Broker-Dealer or a Selling Group Member is required pursuant to legal process, including without limitation rules or regulations of the SEC, FINRA, or any other governmental or regulatory authority with oversight authority with respect to the Managing Broker-Dealer or such Selling Group Member, to disclose any Confidential Information, unless the Issuer agrees to otherwise, such party will promptly notify the Issuer to permit it to seek a protective order or take other appropriate action. Such Managing Broker-Dealer or Selling Group Member will cooperate in the Issuer's efforts to obtain a protective order or other reasonable assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded the Confidential Information. If, in the absence of a protective order, the Managing Broker-Dealer or a Selling Group Member is, in the opinion of counsel, compelled as a matter of law to disclose the Confidential Information, such Managing Broker-Dealer or Selling Group Member may disclose to the person compelling disclosure only that part of the Confidential Information as are required by law to be disclosed, unless the Issuer agrees otherwise.

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Found in RODIN GLOBAL PROPERTY TRUST, INC. contract

Due Diligence. The Issuer will authorize a collection of information regarding the Offering (the "Due Diligence Information"), which collection the Issuer may amend and supplement from time to time, to be delivered by the Managing Broker-Dealer to the Selling Group Members (or their agents performing due diligence) in connection with their due diligence review of the Offering (collectively, "Additional Information," and together with the Due Diligence Information, the "Confidential Information").... In the event a Selling Group Member (or its agent performing due diligence) requests access to additional information or otherwise wishes to conduct additional due diligence regarding the Offering, the Issuer or the Depositor and the Managing Broker-Dealer will reasonably cooperate with such Selling Group Member to accommodate such request. All Due Diligence Information received by the Managing Broker-Dealer and/or the Selling Group Members in connection with their due diligence review of the Offering are confidential and shall be maintained as confidential and not disclosed by the Managing Broker-Dealer or the Selling Group Members except to the extent such information is disclosed in the Memorandum to any other person, including without limitation, any sales representatives or potential investors. If the Managing Broker-Dealer or a Selling Group Member is required pursuant to legal process, including without limitation rules or regulations of the SEC, FINRA, or any other governmental or regulatory authority with oversight authority with respect to the Managing Broker-Dealer or such Selling Group Member, to disclose any Confidential Information, unless the Issuer agrees to otherwise, such party will promptly notify the Issuer to permit it to seek a protective order or take other appropriate action. Such Managing Broker-Dealer or Selling Group Member will cooperate in the Issuer's efforts to obtain a protective order or other reasonable assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded the Confidential Information. If, in the absence of a protective order, the Managing Broker-Dealer or a Selling Group Member is, in the opinion of counsel, compelled as a matter of law to disclose the Confidential Information, such Managing Broker-Dealer or Selling Group Member may disclose to the person compelling disclosure only that part of the Confidential Information as are required by law to be disclosed, unless the Issuer agrees otherwise.

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Found in Bluerock Homes Trust, Inc. contract

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Due Diligence. Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, Section 5.1 of the Agreement is hereby further modified to extend the expiration of the Diligence Period to 5:00 pm Eastern Time on November 4, 2022.

Found in CVD EQUIPMENT CORP contract

Due Diligence. Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement to the contrary, Section 5.1 of the Agreement is hereby further modified to extend the expiration of the Diligence Period to 5:00 pm Eastern Time on November 4, 2022.

Found in CVD EQUIPMENT CORP contract

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Due Diligence. STAR waives due diligence. NSM waives due diligence.

Found in Star Alliance International Corp. contract

Due Diligence. STAR waives due diligence. NSM waives due diligence.

Found in Star Alliance International Corp. contract

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Due Diligence. Upon your execution of this Letter of Intent and our obtaining approval of this Letter of Intent by the Members of Investor, we will commence a formal due diligence process ("Due Diligence Exercise") which is expected to take approximately (six) weeks ("Due Diligence Period"). During the Due Diligence Period and during the time that negotiation and drafting of the Definitive Agreement is in progress, the Company will allow us and our agents, lawyers, accountants and advisors ("Advisors") full an...d complete access to the Company's books, records, information and data relating to the business affairs, financial legal, structural and regulatory conditions of the Company and its current business of developing and marketing automotive backing awareness products (Existing Company Business"). You will use your best endeavors to ensure that any information provided to us or our Advisors is accurate and not misleading. During the Due Diligence Period, we will use our reasonable endeavors to procure the Company's access to the financial, legal and operational affairs of the Investor.

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Found in SENSE TECHNOLOGIES INC contract

Due Diligence. Upon your execution of this Letter of Intent and our obtaining approval of this Letter of Intent by the Members of Investor, we will commence a formal due diligence process ("Due Diligence Exercise") which is expected to take approximately (six) weeks ("Due Diligence Period"). During the Due Diligence Period and during the time that negotiation and drafting of the Definitive Agreement is in progress, the Company will allow us and our age...nts, lawyers, accountants and advisors ("Advisors") full and complete access to the Company's books, records, information and data relating to the business affairs, financial legal, structural and regulatory conditions of the Company and its current business of developing and marketing automotive backing awareness products (Existing Company Business"). You will use your best endeavors to ensure that any information provided to us or our Advisors is accurate and not misleading. During the Due Diligence Period, we will use our reasonable endeavors to procure the Company's access to the financial, legal and operational affairs of the Investor.

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Found in ST JOSEPH INC contract

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What is an example of a due diligence clause? ›

“(a) Buyer shall have until the expiration of the applicable Due Diligence Period to examine, inspect, and investigate the Property and, in Buyer's sole judgment and discretion, to determine whether Buyer desires to purchase the First Closing Properties or the Second Closing Properties, as the case may be.

What is an example of due diligence in business? ›

Due diligence involves examining a company's numbers, comparing the numbers over time, and benchmarking them against competitors. Due diligence is applied in many other contexts, for example, conducting a background check on a potential employee or reading product reviews.

What is the due diligence clause of a commercial contract? ›

A due diligence investigation clause providing a purchaser with the right to perform due diligence investigations on the property after it has executed the purchase and sale agreement, including title searches and physical investigations on the property.

What are the 3 examples of due diligence? ›

There are many possible examples of due diligence. Some common examples include investigating the financials of a company before making an investment, researching a person's background before hiring them, or reviewing environmental impact reports before committing to a construction project.

How do you use good due diligence in a sentence? ›

Listed below are several examples using due diligence in a sentence: The acquiring firm exercised due diligence on the target company prior to finalizing the contract. By utilizing a succession of inspections before purchasing the property, the man conducted proper due diligence.

What is due diligence for dummies? ›

The process is your chance to investigate the physical and financial facts of a property, to find out if a prospective property is what the seller claims it is. Due diligence allows you to make an informed decision about whether a certain house or condo is the right investment for you.

Do your due diligence in a sentence? ›

Example: Be sure to do your due diligence before investing—you want to be sure where your money is going and what the terms are.

What is a diligence clause? ›

A due diligence clause gives the buyer permission to conduct property searches and cancel the contract if any outstanding issues are found. Whether the property is in poor condition, infested with timber pests or the property has other liabilities – a due diligence clause allows buyers to walk away from the deal.

What is commercial due diligence of a company? ›

Commercial due diligence is a comprehensive review of a business from a financial, legal, operational, and market perspective. This process aims to identify potential risks and opportunities, offering a clear overview of the business's health.

What is due diligence contingency? ›

An inspection contingency (also called a “due diligence contingency”) gives the buyer the right to have the home inspected within a specified time period, such as five to seven days. It protects the buyer, who can cancel the contract or negotiate repairs based on the findings of a professional home inspector.

What are the 4 P's of due diligence? ›

Intangible Factors. In addition to the four key principles of people, performance, philosophy, and process, four intangible factors can also play a role in manager selection: passion, perspective, purpose, and progress.

What are the 4 due diligence requirements? ›

The Four Due Diligence Requirements
  • Complete and Submit Form 8867. (Treas. Reg. section 1.6695-2(b)(1)) ...
  • Compute the Credits. (Treas. Reg. section 1.6695-2(b)(2)) ...
  • Knowledge. (Treas. Reg. section 1.6695-2(b)(3)) ...
  • Keep Records for Three Years.
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What should be included in due diligence? ›

This component of a due diligence checklist should encompass:
  • Company Structure and Legal Standing. ...
  • Contracts and Agreements. ...
  • Intellectual Property (IP) and Trademarks. ...
  • Regulatory Compliance and Permits. ...
  • Litigation and Legal Disputes. ...
  • Environmental and Sustainability Concerns. ...
  • Data Privacy and Security.

What are the two main types of due diligence? ›

The 7 Main Types of Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Financial Due Diligence. ...
  • Legal Due Diligence. ...
  • Operational Due Diligence. ...
  • Human Resources Due Diligence. ...
  • Intellectual Property Due Diligence. ...
  • Environmental Due Diligence. ...
  • IT Environmental Due Diligence.
Oct 30, 2023

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