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LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OPERATING AGREEMENT

Document ID: OA-LLC-2024-001
Effective Date: [Effective Date]
Governing Jurisdiction: [State/Country]
Version: 1.0

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LEGAL COMPLIANCE NOTICE

DISCLAIMER: This document is a template provided for educational and informational purposes by a legal operations architect. It does not constitute specific legal advice or an attorney-client relationship. LLC laws vary significantly by jurisdiction (e.g., Delaware vs. California vs. New York). Users are strictly advised to have this document reviewed by local counsel to ensure compliance with specific state statutes, tax codes, and regulatory requirements prior to execution.

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1. PARTIES AND RECITALS

This Operating Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [Effective Date] by and between:

COMPANY: [Company Full Legal Name], a Limited Liability Company organized under the laws of [State/Jurisdiction], with its principal office located at [Company Principal Address] (the "Company").

MEMBERS:

1. [Member 1 Name], residing at [Address]
2. [Member 2 Name], residing at [Address]

The Members have formed the Company as a Limited Liability Company pursuant to the Articles of Organization filed with the [Secretary of State/Relevant Authority].

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2. FORMATION AND PURPOSE

2.1 Formation. The Company was formed upon the filing of the Articles of Organization. The rights and liabilities of the Members shall be as provided in the applicable state LLC Act, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
2.2 Purpose. The purpose of the Company is to conduct any lawful business for which limited liability companies may be organized under the laws of the Governing Jurisdiction.
2.3 Term. The Company shall continue in perpetual existence until dissolved in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

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3. CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND OWNERSHIP

3.1 Initial Contributions. Each Member shall contribute the amount of [Amount in USD] to the capital of the Company as set forth in Exhibit A.
3.2 Membership Interest. The initial ownership interest of each Member shall be determined by their respective capital contributions, expressed as a percentage of total ownership.
3.3 Additional Contributions. No Member shall be required to make additional capital contributions unless unanimously agreed upon by all Members in writing.

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4. MANAGEMENT AND VOTING

4.1 Management. The Company shall be managed by [Member-Managed/Manager-Managed]. If Member-managed, all Members shall participate in the management of the Company.
4.2 Voting. Except as otherwise provided herein, all decisions regarding the business and affairs of the Company shall be made by a majority interest of the Members.

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5. DISTRIBUTIONS AND ALLOCATIONS

5.1 Distributions. Profits and losses shall be allocated to the Members in proportion to their respective Membership Interests. Distributions shall be made at such times and in such amounts as determined by the [Manager/Members].

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6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE

Each Member acknowledges that they may receive proprietary information, trade secrets, and business strategies of the Company. Members agree to hold all such information in strict confidence and shall not disclose or use such information for any purpose other than the business of the Company, both during and after their tenure as a Member.

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7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

7.1 Limitation of Liability. No Member, manager, or officer shall be liable to the Company or any other Member for any loss, damage, or claim incurred by reason of any act or omission performed in good faith on behalf of the Company, provided such act does not constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct.
7.2 Indemnification. The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless any person who was or is a party to any proceeding by reason of the fact that they are or were a Member or Manager, to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the Governing Jurisdiction.

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8. DISSOLUTION AND TERMINATION

The Company shall be dissolved upon: (a) the written agreement of all Members; (b) the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution; or (c) any other event causing dissolution under the state LLC Act. Upon dissolution, the Company’s assets shall be liquidated and distributed in accordance with state priority statutes.

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9. MISCELLANEOUS

9.1 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable.
9.2 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Governing Jurisdiction].
9.3 Entire Agreement. This document constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, oral or written.

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10. EXECUTION

FOR [COMPANY NAME]:
Signature: _____________________________________
Printed Name: [Authorized Signatory Name]
Title: [Title / Role]
Date: [Date]

FOR [MEMBER / COUNTERPARTY]:
Signature: _____________________________________
Printed Name: [Authorized Signatory Name]
Title: [Title / Role]
Date: [Date]

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STEP-BY-STEP EXECUTION & FILING GUIDE

1. Preparation: Copy the text above into a document editor (Microsoft Word or Google Docs). Replace all bracketed information [ ] with the actual factual data pertaining to your entity.
2. Review: Ensure the "Governing Jurisdiction" matches the state where the company is legally registered (e.g., if registered in Delaware, select Delaware law).
3. Signatory Verification: Ensure the persons signing have the legal authority to bind the entity. For a new LLC, this is typically the Founding Member(s).
4. Digital Execution: For remote execution, use a secure digital signature platform (e.g., DocuSign, Adobe Sign, or HelloSign). These platforms provide an "Audit Trail," which is vital for proving the document's integrity in court.
5. Record Retention: Once executed, print one hard copy for the company's "Minute Book" and provide digital copies to all signatories. The original digital file should be stored in a secure, encrypted cloud environment.
6. Filing: While this internal agreement does not need to be filed with the Secretary of State, ensure your Articles of Organization have been successfully filed with the state to complete the formal formation process.