Hermes' Correspondance Accords

The Hermes' Correspondance Accords is a Mutual Defense and Optional Aggression Pact between the East India Company and Vasíleion tīs Phoebe announced on August 29, 2010.

Preamble
Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VoC) and Vasíleion tis Phoebe(ViP) establish this pact to perpetuate the friendship we share, to commemorate the dedication we have for one another, and in continuing pursuit of the domestic security we strive to ensure.

Sovereignty
Both alliances shall be considered separate alliances, each governed by their own code of laws, and neither shall be expected to conform their rules or be forced into action by the will of the other signatory.

Non-Aggression
Neither signatory shall partake in hostile actions against the other, including the use of force, espionage or any other activity that could be considered an act of war.

Information Sharing
In the event that either signatory comes into possession of information that may, in any way, pertain to the security or good of the other, this information must, and shall, be shared at the earliest opportunity.

Mutual Defense
Should either signatory find themselves under attack, the other signatory is under the obligation to come to the aid of the former by any and all means possible and necessary. These means include, but are not limited to, military, diplomatic or financial assistance. The attacked signatory may refuse assistance of their own will.

Optional Aggression
Should one signatory be involved in offensive action, the other signatory has the option, but not the obligation, to come to the aid of the former by any means the latter deems necessary. However, the former is in no way obligated to comply with the request, and any denial shall be understood and will not damage relations.

Chaining
One signatory may, at the other signatory's request, assist an ally of the latter who has activated a treaty with the latter. However, the former is in no way obligated to comply with the request, and any denial shall be understood and will not damage relations.

Cancellation
This treaty shall be considered void after 72 hours cancellation notice has been given.

Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie
Callofktulu, Governor General Cossack, Director General Rhizoctonia, Secretary General

Vasíleion tīs Phoebe
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