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1. Mutual Release: Include when both parties are releasing claims against each other rather than a one-way release

2. Confidentiality: Include when the parties wish to keep the terms of the release and/or the underlying dispute confidential

3. Non-Disparagement: Include when parties agree not to make negative statements about each other

4. Excluded Claims: Include when certain claims are specifically excluded from the scope of the release

5. Return of Property: Include when physical or intellectual property needs to be returned as part of the release

6. Medicare/Benefits Compliance: Include when the release involves personal injury claims with potential Medicare implications

7. Tax Implications: Include when the settlement amount has significant tax implications that need to be addressed

8. Severability: Include when parties want to ensure that if one part of the release is found invalid, the rest remains enforceable

1. Schedule A - Released Claims: Detailed itemization of specific claims being released, particularly useful in complex disputes

2. Schedule B - Settlement Payment Details: Details of any settlement payments, including payment schedule and method

3. Schedule C - Returned Items: List of any physical or intellectual property items to be returned or transferred

4. Appendix 1 - Defined Terms: Comprehensive list of defined terms if too extensive for the main document