A contribution and indemnity agreement between the creditworthy principals or affiliates of the members in a real estate joint venture JV. It sets out the contribution obligations of each party if one or more parties must make a payment under any guaranties delivered to a mortgage lender secured by the JV's property. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting and negotiating tips. While contribution agreements are generally governed by state law, this jurisdictionally-neutral template is useful and relevant in every state.