Client Introduction & Non-Circumvention Agreement

These Introduction & Non- Circumvention Terms (“Terms”) apply to any legal entity (the “Client”) requesting or accepting an introduction to an independent expert, advisor, or industry professional (each, an “Expert”) through FoodTech Experts, a trade name of Bright Green Partners B.V., a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of The Netherlands, having its registered office in Helmond, The Netherlands (“FTE”). 

By requesting, accepting, or proceeding with an introduction to an Expert via FTE, the Client agrees to these Terms. 

FoodTech Experts (FTE) and Client are each referred to as a “Party” and together as the “Parties”. 

1. Purpose

FTE facilitates introductions between Client and independent experts, advisors, or industry professionals (each, an “Expert”) in connection with potential advisory services, strategic discussions, transactions, or other business opportunities (each, a “Project Scope”). 

This Agreement governs such introductions. 

2. Confidentiality of Introduction

The Client acknowledges that the following constitute confidential information of FTE: 

• the identity of any Expert introduced by FTE; 
• the fact that such introduction has taken place; and 
• the subject matter and status of discussions facilitated by FTE 

Client shall not disclose such information to any third party without FTE’s prior written consent, except where required by law. 

 3. Non-Circumvention

In consideration of FTE arranging the introduction of an Expert, the Client agrees that: 

For a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of each Expert introduction (the “Restricted Period”), the Client shall not, directly or indirectly (including through any affiliate, subsidiary, parent company, advisor, agent, contractor, or related entity): 

• enter into, 
• solicit, 
• negotiate, 
• engage in, 
• perform, or 
• otherwise establish 

any commercial relationship, agreement, advisory engagement, consultancy arrangement, employment relationship, collaboration, or transaction of any kind with the introduced Expert without the prior written consent of FTE. 

Any such engagement during the Restricted Period shall be conducted
exclusively through FTE unless otherwise agreed in writing by FTE. 

4. Pre-Existing Relationships

 The restriction in Clause 3 shall not apply if Client can demonstrate, with written evidence, that: 

• a direct commercial relationship with the Expert existed prior to FTE’s introduction; and 
• discussions concerning the relevant Project Scope were already underway prior to the introduction. 

 5. Fee Protection

If Client breaches Clause 3, Client shall be liable to FTE for a fee equal to the service fee, commission, or other compensation that would have been payable to FTE had the engagement been conducted through FTE.  

This shall be without prejudice to any additional rights or remedies available to FTE under applicable law. 

6. No Obligation to Proceed

Nothing in this Agreement obligates Client to enter into any engagement with the Expert. 

7. Term and Survival

This Agreement shall remain in effect for twenty-four (24) months from the date of each Expert introduction. 

The obligations under Clauses 2 (Confidentiality of Introduction), 3 (Non-Circumvention), and 5 (Fee Protection) shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement. 

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The Netherlands. 

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of The Netherlands. 

9. Acceptance

These Terms shall become effective upon the Client’s written confirmation by email. 

Email confirmation from a corporate email domain of the Client shall constitute valid and binding acceptance of these Terms and shall create a legally binding agreement between the Parties.