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Except as specifically set forth herein, this Letter of Intent shall not constitute an agreement between the parties and no agreement shall be deemed to exist until execution of a definitive purchase agreement. It is proposed that Buyer will acquire certain assets of the Business which Buyer believes to be necessary to the future of the Business, including the warehouse in [CITY/STATE] in which [COMPANY NAME] the Company has invested [AMOUNT] in cash and which has been financed by a mortgage loan of approximately [AMOUNT] granted by the [SPECIFY COMPANY] [CITY/STATE]. Buyer understands that the said warehouse has no other charges or liabilities affecting it other than the said mortgage loan. Buyer may either purchase the warehouse outright or enter into a lease-purchase or instalment transfer of ownership which is satisfactory to both parties. The gross purchase price for the said warehouse will be [AMOUNT]. Buyer may purchase or lease barrels and other equipment currently owned by the Company which are necessary to operate the Business, on a cash or instalment basis agreeable to both parties. The specific assets to be purchased and the amounts to be paid by Buyer in connection with this transaction remain to be negotiated by the parties. This Letter of Intent also evidences the intentions of the parties with respect to the following agreements: Buyer will enter into a [NUMBER]-year employment agreement with [COMPANY NAME], providing for the Company will be responsible for the purchase of [SPECIFY] for Buyer. The agreement will contain the customary terms and conditions found in employment agreements in similar transactions and will provide for the usual non-competition and non-solicitation covenants to be entered into by the Company in favour of Buyer. 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The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, increase or reduce the duties, or modify the title and job description, of the Employee from time to time, and any such increase, reduction or modification shall not be deemed a termination of this Agreement. ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT Employee accepts employment with the Corporation upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Employee's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Corporation, and to perform Employee's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT The Employee shall devote the Employee's best efforts and substantially all of the Employee's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Corporation. The Employee shall provide services during the hours that are scheduled by the Corporation management. The Employee shall be prompt in reporting to work at the assigned time. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employee shall not engage in any other business while employed by the Corporation. Employee shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the Employees duties to the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any service or lend any aid or assistance to any party that competes with the services offered by the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any services to clients or prospective clients of the Corporation outside of the provision of services for the Corporation, whether such services are provided with or without compensation or remuneration. CORPORATION PROPERTY Employee acknowledges and agrees that while employed by the Corporation the Employee may be provided with use of computer equipment and other property of the Corporation. The use and possession of the such items shall be subject to any policies, requirements or restrictions established by the Corporation. Such items may only be used in performance of the Employee's duties for the corporation. On request of the Corporation, the Employee shall immediately deliver any such items to the Corporation. Upon termination of employment, Employee shall have the affirmative duty to return any such item to the Corporation whether a request is made or not. The obligation to return Corporation property shall extend and include any and all work product, client property, proprietary rights, intangible property, and all other property of the corporation regardless of the form or medium. COMPENSATION The Corporation shall pay the Employee such hourly compensation as determined by the Corporation. Payment shall be at the same time as the Corporations usual payroll to other employees. BONUS & BENEFITS Payment of any bonuses shall be at the complete discretion of the Corporation. No guarantee or representation that any bonuses will be paid has been made to the Employee. Standard benefits that are provided to other non-management employees shall be offered to the Employee, subject to the Corporation's policies and the terms and conditions of such benefits. WITHHOLDING All sums payable to Employee under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE The employee shall satisfy all of the qualification that are established by the Corporation. TERM OF AGREEMENT There shall be no guaranteed term of employment. Employer acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall be an \"At Will\" Employee and that Employee's employment may be terminated at any time by the Corporation, with or without cause. FEES FROM EMPLOYEE'S WORK The Corporation shall have exclusive authority to determine the fees, or a procedure for establishing the fees, to be charged to clients by the Corporation for services that are provided by the Employee. All sums paid to the Employee or the Corporation in the way of fees, in cash or in kind, or otherwise for services of the Employee, shall, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the Corporation, be and remain the property of the Corporation and shall be included in the Corporation's name in such checking account or accounts as the Corporation may from time to time designate. CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS The Corporation shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Corporation, and the Employee recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Corporation and not the Employee. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Corporation shall belong to and remain the property of the Corporation, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of the employment. 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As such, no term of employment is created hereby and employee may be terminated at any time in the sole discretion of the Corporation, whether there exists any cause for termination or not. CREATIONS AND INVENTIONS Employee acknowledges and agrees that any and all work product of the Employee that is conceived or created during the Employee's employment with the Corporation is the exclusive property of the Corporation. This shall include any and all copyrights, trade secrets, confidential information, patents, trademarks, trade dress, ideas, concepts, plans, business plans, business concepts, techniques, inventions, drawings, artwork, logos, graphics, web pages, databases, software, programs, CGI's, plug ins, applications, brochures, inventions, marketing plans and concepts, and all other ideas and work product of the Employee. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that all creations shall be \"works made for hire\" as defined in the [ACT OR CODE]. Notwithstanding the fact that this material may be considered to be a work made for hire, Employee agrees, during Employee's employment and thereafter, which covenant shall survive any termination of the employment relationship, to execute any and all documents requested by the Corporation to confirm the Corporation's ownership and control of all such material, including but not limited to assignments of copyright, confirmations of work for hire status, waivers of proprietary rights, copyright application, and any other documents requested by Corporation. 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A range — 'within 10–15 business days' — is more accurate and reduces follow-up volume.",{"name":324,"plain_english":325,"sample_language":326,"common_mistake":327},"Completeness note or outstanding requirements","Flags whether the application is complete as received, or lists any missing documents the applicant must submit before review can begin.","Your application appears complete as submitted. [OR: To complete your application, please submit [DOCUMENT] by [DATE].]","Skipping this field when documents are missing and contacting the applicant separately later — the delay extends the review cycle and frustrates applicants.",{"name":329,"plain_english":330,"sample_language":331,"common_mistake":332},"Contact information for inquiries","Names the person or team the applicant should contact with questions, along with the preferred communication channel.","If you have questions regarding your application, please contact [CONTACT NAME] at [EMAIL ADDRESS] or [PHONE NUMBER], quoting your reference number.","Providing a generic info@ address with no named contact. Applicants with urgent questions cannot direct their inquiry efficiently and are more likely to call or escalate.",[334,339,344,349,354,359,364],{"step":335,"title":336,"description":337,"tip":338},1,"Add your organization's header and branding","Insert your organization's name, logo, full address, phone number, and official email address at the top of the template. This establishes credibility and gives the applicant a verifiable sender.","Save a pre-branded version of the template so you only need to update the applicant-specific fields for each new acknowledgment.",{"step":340,"title":341,"description":342,"tip":343},2,"Enter the acknowledgment date","Insert today's date — the date you are actually sending the document, not the date you created the file. Use a written date format (e.g., May 2, 2026) to avoid regional MM/DD vs. DD/MM ambiguity.","If you batch-send acknowledgments weekly, note the actual submission date separately in the body to clarify when the application arrived versus when you responded.",{"step":345,"title":346,"description":347,"tip":348},3,"Fill in the applicant's name and contact details","Enter the applicant's full name as they submitted it, and their mailing address or email address. Address the letter directly to them by name.","Copy the name exactly as the applicant wrote it — do not alter spelling or format, as errors in the applicant's name erode trust immediately.",{"step":350,"title":351,"description":352,"tip":353},4,"Assign and enter a reference number","Generate a unique reference number for this application — a format like REF-2026-0042 is sortable and prevents duplicates. Enter it clearly so the applicant can quote it in any follow-up.","Log the reference number in your applicant tracking spreadsheet or ATS at the same time you issue the acknowledgment to keep records synchronized.",{"step":355,"title":356,"description":357,"tip":358},5,"Specify the application type and role or program","State exactly what the applicant applied for — the job title, grant name, loan product, or program category. Include the department or division if relevant.","If your organization runs multiple concurrent application processes, this field is what prevents the wrong acknowledgment being sent to the wrong applicant.",{"step":360,"title":361,"description":362,"tip":363},6,"Set a realistic review timeline and describe next steps","Enter a timeframe you can reliably meet — use a range rather than a fixed date. Briefly describe what happens next: screening call, document review, committee decision, or interview invitation.","If your timeline changes after sending the acknowledgment, send a brief update. Applicants who receive no communication after the stated window assume they have been rejected.",{"step":365,"title":366,"description":367,"tip":368},7,"Note any outstanding documents and provide the contact point","If the application is incomplete, list the missing items and the deadline to submit them. Close by naming a specific contact person and their email or phone number for follow-up questions.","Include the reference number in the contact instruction — 'please quote REF-2026-0042 in all correspondence' — so your team can pull the file instantly when an applicant calls.",[370,374,378,382],{"mistake":371,"why_it_matters":372,"fix":373},"Omitting the application reference number","Without a reference number, follow-up inquiries from applicants cannot be matched to their file quickly, increasing the time your team spends on each inbound call or email.","Assign a sequential reference number to every application at intake and include it on the acknowledgment before sending.",{"mistake":375,"why_it_matters":376,"fix":377},"Promising a specific decision date you cannot meet","When the stated date passes with no communication, applicants assume rejection or lose confidence in the organization — increasing drop-off from strong candidates.","Use a range (e.g., '10–15 business days') and build in buffer. Send a brief update if the timeline slips.",{"mistake":379,"why_it_matters":380,"fix":381},"Sending a generic acknowledgment without the applicant's name","Impersonal form letters signal low investment in the applicant experience and can damage employer brand or program reputation, especially for competitive roles.","Use a mail-merge or template variable to insert the applicant's name into every acknowledgment before it goes out.",{"mistake":383,"why_it_matters":384,"fix":385},"Not flagging missing documents in the acknowledgment","If required materials are missing and the applicant is not told immediately, the review stalls — costing time for both sides and extending the hiring or approval cycle.","Include a completeness check as a standard field in every acknowledgment, and list any outstanding items with a submission deadline.",[387,390,393,396,399,402,405,408],{"question":388,"answer":389},"What is an application acknowledgment?","An application acknowledgment is a brief formal document sent to confirm that an organization has received a submitted application — for a job, loan, grant, rental unit, or program — and that it is under review. It typically includes a reference number, the date the application was received, the estimated review timeline, and a contact point for follow-up questions. It does not constitute a decision or a commitment to proceed.\n",{"question":391,"answer":392},"When should I send an application acknowledgment?","Send it as soon as possible after receiving the application — ideally within one to two business days. Prompt acknowledgment reduces follow-up inquiries from applicants, sets clear expectations, and signals that your organization runs a professional, organized process. For high-volume processes, an automated acknowledgment sent the same day is best practice.\n",{"question":394,"answer":395},"Is an application acknowledgment legally required?","In most jurisdictions, there is no general legal requirement to send an application acknowledgment for employment or program applications. However, some regulated industries — financial services, government contracting, and federally funded grant programs — may have notification requirements tied to application receipt. Even where not required, sending one is strongly recommended as a professional standard.\n",{"question":397,"answer":398},"What is the difference between an application acknowledgment and a job offer letter?","An application acknowledgment confirms receipt and indicates the application is under review — it carries no commitment. A job offer letter is issued after the review process and extends a formal offer of employment with specific terms. Sending an acknowledgment does not obligate the organization to make an offer or advance the applicant to any subsequent stage.\n",{"question":400,"answer":401},"Should an application acknowledgment include feedback on the application?","No. An acknowledgment issued at receipt stage should not include evaluative feedback. It confirms receipt only and sets timeline expectations. Providing premature feedback — positive or negative — creates legal and process risk, especially in regulated hiring contexts. Save substantive feedback for post-decision communications.\n",{"question":403,"answer":404},"Can I use the same acknowledgment template for different application types?","Yes — with minor customization. The core fields (organization header, applicant name, reference number, confirmation statement, timeline) apply to any application type. You will need to adjust the subject line, the description of next steps, and any completeness requirements to reflect whether the application is for a job, a loan, a grant, or another program.\n",{"question":406,"answer":407},"How long should an application acknowledgment be?","One page is the standard length. An acknowledgment should be concise — three to five short paragraphs covering receipt confirmation, reference number, next steps, and contact information. Longer documents create confusion about whether a decision has already been made and bury the key information the applicant needs.\n",{"question":409,"answer":410},"What should I include in the next steps section?","Describe what happens immediately after receipt — for example, an initial screening by the HR team, a document verification stage, or a committee review — and give a realistic timeframe. If the next contact will be an interview invitation or a status update email, say so. Clarity about the process reduces applicant anxiety and the volume of status-check inquiries your team receives.\n",[412,416,420,424],{"industry":413,"icon_asset_id":414,"specifics":415},"Human resources and staffing","industry-professional-services","High-volume hiring processes require acknowledgments that include a unique reference number and an ATS-aligned tracking code so recruiters can match inbound queries to candidate files instantly.",{"industry":417,"icon_asset_id":418,"specifics":419},"Financial services and lending","industry-fintech","Loan and credit applications often require a dated acknowledgment that records the submission date for regulatory compliance and sets the clock on statutory review periods.",{"industry":421,"icon_asset_id":422,"specifics":423},"Nonprofit and grant administration","industry-nonprofit","Grant programs receiving hundreds of applications depend on acknowledgments to communicate eligibility confirmation, outstanding document requirements, and committee review schedules to applicants.",{"industry":425,"icon_asset_id":426,"specifics":427},"Government and public sector","industry-government","Permit, benefit, and program applications at the municipal or federal level frequently require a formal receipt notice as part of the official administrative record and statutory notification process.",[429,432,436,440],{"vs":430,"vs_template_id":254,"summary":431},"Job offer letter","A job offer letter is issued after a hiring decision has been made and extends a formal, binding offer of employment with stated terms. An application acknowledgment is issued at intake — it confirms receipt only and creates no employment obligation. The two documents appear at opposite ends of the hiring process.",{"vs":433,"vs_template_id":434,"summary":435},"Rejection letter","rejection-letter-D13185","A rejection letter communicates a final negative decision after review is complete. An application acknowledgment is sent before any evaluation begins and carries no decision. Both are applicant-facing communications, but they serve entirely different purposes and are sent at different stages.",{"vs":437,"vs_template_id":438,"summary":439},"Interview follow-up letter","interview-follow-up-letter-D13373","An interview follow-up letter is sent after a candidate has completed an interview, typically to confirm next steps or keep them engaged while a decision is pending. An application acknowledgment is sent earlier — at the point of receipt, before any screening or interview has occurred.",{"vs":441,"vs_template_id":442,"summary":443},"Letter of intent","letter-of-intent-D13218","A letter of intent is issued by an applicant to express serious interest before or alongside a formal application. An application acknowledgment is the organization's response confirming it has received that application. The two documents are companion pieces in the same process but originate from opposite parties.",{"use_template":445,"template_plus_review":449,"custom_drafted":453},{"best_for":446,"cost":447,"time":448},"HR teams, small businesses, nonprofits, and administrators sending standard application acknowledgments","Free","5 minutes per acknowledgment",{"best_for":450,"cost":451,"time":452},"Organizations in regulated industries where receipt notifications have compliance implications","$50–$150 for a compliance or HR advisor check","1–2 hours",{"best_for":454,"cost":455,"time":456},"Government agencies or large institutions requiring acknowledgments integrated into formal case management or statutory notification workflows","$200–$800 for a process design or legal review","1–3 days",[254,258,250,458,459,460,461,462,463,464,465,466],"letter-of-intent_acquisition-of-business-D5197","employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","reference-check-letter-D601","checklist-new-employee-onboarding-D13617","barista-job-description-D13535","employment-application-form-D571","employee-appraisal-form-D688","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","independent-contractor-agreement-D160",{"emit_how_to":468,"emit_defined_term":468},true,{"primary_folder":470,"secondary_folder":471,"document_type":472,"industry":473,"business_stage":474,"tags":475,"confidence":480},"business-administration","stakeholder-correspondence","letter","general","all-stages",[476,477,478,479],"application-acknowledgment","confirmation","correspondence","customer-communication",0.85,"\u003Ch2>What is an Application Acknowledgment?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>An \u003Cstrong>Application Acknowledgment\u003C/strong> is a short formal document an organization sends to confirm that a submitted application — for a job, loan, grant, rental unit, membership, or program — has been received and logged for review. It typically runs one page and includes a unique reference number, the date the application was received, a brief description of the review process and expected timeline, and a named contact for follow-up inquiries. It does not constitute a decision, a commitment to advance the applicant, or an evaluation of any kind.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a formal acknowledgment, applicants have no confirmation their submission arrived — and will follow up by phone and email, creating volume your team has to absorb before any review has even started. A missing or delayed acknowledgment also signals organizational disorganization to candidates or program applicants who are simultaneously evaluating your professionalism. Lenders and grant administrators in regulated contexts may be required to issue receipt confirmation within a defined window; failing to do so creates a compliance gap. A standardized acknowledgment template eliminates all of these problems in under five minutes per applicant — setting clear expectations, reducing inbound status inquiries, and giving every applicant a reference number they can use to track their submission through your process.\u003C/p>\n",1781186026507]