Company Letterhead
{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
Date
{{date}}
Recipient Information
{{recipient_name}}
{{recipient_address}}
Subject: Acknowledgment of Unsolicited Idea Submission
Dear {{recipient_name}},
Receipt of Submission
This letter serves to acknowledge receipt of your submission titled '{{idea_title}}' and dated {{submission_date}} (hereinafter referred to as the 'Submission'). We appreciate your interest in {{company_name}} and your willingness to share your ideas with us.
Company Policy on Unsolicited Ideas
Please be advised that it is the long-standing policy of {{company_name}} not to accept or consider unsolicited ideas, suggestions, or materials. This policy is in place to avoid potential misunderstandings or disputes when projects developed internally by {{company_name}} may be similar to an unsolicited submission. We are typically engaged in extensive research and development programs and are constantly developing new products, services, and technologies.
No Confidential Relationship
By accepting your Submission for review (solely for the purpose of this acknowledgment), no confidential relationship is established or implied between you and {{company_name}}. All information contained in your Submission is considered non-confidential and non-proprietary to {{company_name}}.
No Obligation for Use or Compensation
You acknowledge and agree that {{company_name}} has no obligation to use, review further, keep confidential, or compensate you for the Submission or any part thereof. We undertake no obligation to return any submitted materials. Any discussions or correspondence regarding your Submission do not imply acceptance, endorsement, or a willingness to negotiate an agreement regarding its future use. No agreement for the use of your idea or for compensation will arise without a formal written contract, duly signed by an authorised representative of {{company_name}}.
Intellectual Property Rights
You represent and warrant that you are the sole owner of all rights in and to the Submission and that you have the unrestricted right to provide the Submission to {{company_name}}. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless {{company_name}} from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) that may arise from any breach of this representation or from {{company_name}}'s review or consideration of your Submission.
Future Correspondence
We may or may not contact you further regarding your Submission. This acknowledgment concludes our review of your unsolicited idea. This statement constitutes the entire understanding between us regarding your Submission and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.
Sincerely,
{{company_name}}
Signature: __________________________
Name: {{authorised_name}}
Title: {{authorised_title}}
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