EXHIBIT 10.1

SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

THIS SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT (hereinafter the “Agreement”) is made and
entered into as of June 30, 2006 (the “Effective Date”), by and between
VillageEDOCS, a California corporation (VEDO), GoSolutions, Inc., a Florida
corporation (“GSI”) (VEDO and GSI collectively hereinafter referred to as the
“VEDO Group”) or (the “Company”) and Bruce H. Bennett, an individual and Sandra
G. Bennett, an individual (collectively hereinafter referred to as the
“Bennett’s”).

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, the Bennett’s were shareholders of GSI and were the beneficial owners
of six hundred eighty thousand five hundred eighty-eight (680,588) shares of GSI
common stock (hereinafter the “Shares”);

WHEREAS, on February 17, 2006, GSI notified its shareholders of a special
meeting of GSI shareholders to be held February 27, 2006, for the purpose of
voting on and approving a proposed merger between GSI and VEDO Merger Sub, Inc.,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of VEDO (the “Merger Sub”), upon which GSI would be
the surviving entity and become a wholly-owned subsidiary of VEDO (the
“Merger”);

WHEREAS, prior to the February 27, 2006 shareholder meeting, the Bennett’s
notified GSI in writing of their intent not to vote in favor of the Merger and
their intent to exercise their dissenter’s rights under Chapter 607, Section
1301 et seq. of the Florida Business Corporation Act;

WHEREAS, at the February 27, 2006 shareholder meeting, the GSI shareholders
approved the Merger by a majority vote;

WHEREAS, on May 8, 2006, GSI delivered to the Bennett’s the Dissenter’s
Appraisal Notice pursuant to Chapter 607.1322 of the Florida Business
Corporation Act, notifying the Bennett’s that GSI’s estimate of the fair value
of the Shares was $0.0324 per share of common stock and of GSI’s offer to pay
the Bennett’s that estimated fair value for their Shares;

WHEREAS, on May 15, 2006, the Bennett’s returned the Payment Form to the
Dissenter’s Appraisal Notice to GSI, dated May 9, 2006, notifying GSI of their
intent not to accept GSI’s offer to pay the estimated fair value of $0.0324 for
their Shares and demanded payment in the amount of $0.30 per Share plus
interest, which was the Bennett’s estimated fair value of their Shares.

WHEREAS, on May 15, 2006, the Bennett’s delivered the Shares, represented by
Stock Certificate No. 3 (hereinafter the “Certificate”), to GSI pursuant to the
Dissenter’s Appraisal Notice.

WHEREAS, GSI has offered the Bennett’s an estimated fair value of their shares
of $0.1837 per Share and no interest and the Bennett’s have accepted this offer;
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WHEREAS, the Bennett’s have agreed to withdraw from the appraisal process and
waive any such dissenter’s rights arising as a result of the Merger, upon the
terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and representations and
subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

 

1.

Withdrawal and Payment; Closing.

(a)          Waiver. Subject to terms and conditions of this Agreement, as of
the Effective Date, the Bennett’s have agreed to withdraw from the appraisal
process and waive any dissenter’s rights arising as a result of the Merger. In
consideration for this withdrawal and waiver, the Company shall pay to the
Bennett’s the estimated fair value of their Shares as set forth in Section 2 of
this Agreement.

(b)          Closing. The Closing of the sale of the Shares shall occur on or
before July 15, 2006, at the offices of Shutts & Bowen, LLP, Tampa, Florida.

2.          Fair Value and Payment. The parties have agreed that the estimated
fair value for the Shares is One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand and No/100
Dollars ($125,000.00) (hereinafter the “Fair Value”). The Fair Value shall be
paid by the Company to the Bennett’s in the form of one (1) Fifty Thousand and
No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) payment, due at Closing, followed by five (5) equal,
interest-free payments of Fifteen Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($15,000.00),
beginning on August 15, 2006 and payable on or before the fifteenth (15th) day
of each month thereafter until the last payment is made on or before December
15, 2006.

3.          Representations and Warranties of the Bennett’s. The Bennett’s
hereby represent and warrant to the Company as of the Effective Date and at the
Closing:

(a)          Enforceability. The Bennett’s have the full and lawful capacity to
execute, deliver and perform their respective obligations under this Agreement.
This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Bennett’s and,
assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by the Company, represents
the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Bennett’s, enforceable against
them in accordance with its terms.

(b)          Ownership of Shares. The Bennett’s were the true and lawful owners
of Certificate No. 3 representing six hundred eighty thousand five hundred
eighty-eight (680,588) shares of the common stock of GSI before depositing the
Certificate with GSI. All of the shares represented by said Certificate had been
validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable, with no personal liability
attaching to the ownership thereof.

(c)          Title. The Bennett’s have good and marketable title to the Shares,
free and clear of any security interest, liens, encumbrances, restrictions or
claims whatsoever

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(collectively hereinafter referred to as, “Liens”). Upon the deposit, the
Company acquired good and valid title to the Shares, free and clear of all
Liens.

(d)          Approvals and Consents. No consent, approval or other authorization
is required to be obtained by the Bennett’s in connection with the execution or
delivery of this Agreement by the Bennett’s or the consummation by them of the
transactions contemplated hereby.

4.          Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company hereby
represents and warrants to the Bennett’s that the following representations and
warranties are true and correct as of the Effective Date and as of the Closing:

(a)          Power. The Company has the corporate power and authority to
execute, deliver and perform fully its obligations under this Agreement.

(b)          Enforceability. The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement and the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby have been
duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Company
and constitute the valid and legally binding obligations of the Company
enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms.

(c)          No Conflict. Neither the execution of this Agreement, nor the
performance by the Company of its obligations hereunder or thereunder will
violate or conflict with Company’s Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.

(d)          Consents. No consent, approval or authorization of any third party
is required in connection with the execution and delivery by the Company of this
Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

5.          Conditions Precedent to the Obligations of the Company. The
obligations of the Company under this Agreement are subject to the satisfaction
of each of the following conditions:

(a)          Accuracy of Representations. The representations and warranties of
the Bennett’s contained in this Agreement and any documents delivered in
connection herewith shall be true, correct and complete in all material respects
as of the Effective Date and as of Closing.

(b)          Compliance. The Bennett’s shall have performed and complied with
all agreements, covenants and conditions required by this Agreement.

6.          Conditions Precedent to the Obligations of the Bennett’s. The
obligations of the Bennett’s under this Agreement are subject to the
satisfaction of each of the following conditions:

(a)          Accuracy of Representations. The representations and warranties of
the Company contained in this Agreement and any documents delivered in
connection herewith shall be true, correct and complete in all material respects
as of the Effective Date and as of Closing.

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(b)          Compliance. The Company shall have performed and complied with all
agreements, covenants and conditions required by this Agreement.

7.          Waiver of Dissenter’s Rights. As of the Effective Date and subject
to the receipt of the full payments of the Fair Value, the Bennett’s hereby
acknowledge and agree and hereby expressly waive any and all dissenters’ rights
which arise under Chapter 607, Section 1301 et seq. of the Florida Business
Corporation Act as a result of the Merger and withdraw both the Appraisal Demand
dated February 21, 2006 and the Payment Form to Dissenter’s Appraisal Notice
dated May 9, 2006, both previously delivered to GSI.

8.          Release. Effective on the Closing, the Bennett’s, for themselves,
their heirs, assigns, executors and administrators, waive and release VEDO and
GSI, and their successors, assigns and their respective officers, directors,
shareholders and employees from any and all claims, actions, causes of action,
rights, suits, demands, obligations, and/or liabilities, joint or several,
present, past or future, known or unknown, of whatever description, both at law
and in equity, arising out of or in any way related to any matter, cause,
happening, forbearance or action occurring or arising prior to the Closing date
(i) in connection with the Merger and the negotiations relating thereto and (ii)
any prior ownership interest in GSI and/or VEDO by the Bennett’s, including, but
not limited to the Shares.

Effective on the Closing, VEDO and GSI waive and release the Bennett’s, and any
of their heirs, assigns, executors and administrators, from any and all claims,
actions, causes of action, rights, suits, demands, obligations, and/or
liabilities, joint or several, present, past or future, known or unknown, of
whatever description, both at law and in equity, arising out of or in any way
related to any matter, cause, happening, forbearance or action occurring or
arising prior to the Closing date (i) in connection with the Merger and the
negotiations relating thereto and (ii) any prior ownership interest in GSI
and/or VEDO by the Bennett’s, including, but not limited to the Shares.

 

9.

Miscellaneous.

(a)          Entire Agreement, Modification, Waiver. This Agreement contains the
entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and
supercedes any and all prior written or oral agreements among the parties with
respect to such subject matter. No supplement, modification or amendment of this
Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by each of the parties
hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to
be or shall constitute a continuing waiver. No waiver shall be binding unless
executed in writing by the party making the waiver.

(b)          Other Documents. Each of the parties hereto shall, upon the request
of the other party, execute and deliver such other documents and instruments,
and perform such further acts, as the other party hereto may reasonably request
in order to fully effectuate the purposes of this Agreement.

(c)          Expenses. The parties hereto shall bear their respective expenses
incurred or to be incurred in connection with the execution and delivery of this
Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

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(d)          Survival of Representations. All representations, warranties and
covenants set forth in this Agreement shall survive the Closing.

(e)          Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties
hereto and their respective successors and assigns.

(f)           Section and Other Headings. The section and other headings
contained in this Agreement are for purposes of reference only and shall not
affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

(g)          Construction. In the construction of this Agreement, whether or not
so expressed, words used in the singular or in the plural, respectively, include
both the plural and the singular and the masculine, feminine and neuter genders
include all other genders.

(h)          No Assignment. This rights and obligations of the parties hereunder
may not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the
other party hereto.

(i)           Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, interpreted
and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without
application of conflicts of law principles. The parties hereto waive any
objection to the jurisdiction of a court sitting in the State of Florida over
this Agreement including, but not limited to, any objection based upon the
inconvenience of the forum.

(j)           Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

(k)          Attorney’s Fees. If any party hereto commences any action to
interpret or enforce this Agreement or any provision hereof, the prevailing
party shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney’s fees (including
fees incurred in pre-trial investigations, at trial and on appeal) and costs in
addition to all other amounts awarded by court.

(l)           Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the
application of any provision hereof to any party or circumstance shall, to any
extent, be adjudged invalid or unenforceable, the application of the remainder
of such provision to such party or circumstance, the application of such
provision to the other parties or circumstances, and the application of the
remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.

10.        Notice. Any notice required or permitted to be given under this
Agreement shall be sufficient if in writing and if personally delivered,
transmitted by confirmed telefax, sent by a nationally recognized overnight
courier service or sent by certified or registered mail, first class, return
receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the parties at the following addresses:

 

If to Bennett’s:

Bruce and Sandra Bennett

 

 

3929 Arlington Drive

 

 

Palm Harbor, Florida 34685

 

 

Facsimile No. _______________

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With a copy to:

Foley & Lardner, LLP

 

 

100 N. Tampa Street, Suite 2700

 

Tampa, Florida 33601-3391

 

 

Attention: Martin A. Traber, Esq.

 

Facsimile No. (813) 221-4210

 

 

 

If to VEDO:

VillageEDOCS

 

 

14471 Chambers Road, Suite 105

 

 

Tustin, California 92687

 

 

Attention: K. Mason Conner, CEO

 

Facsimile No. (800) 837-9515

 

 

If to GSI:

GoSolutions, Inc.

 

 

1901 Ulmerton Road, Suite 400

 

 

Clearwater, Florida 33762

 

 

Attention: Thor Bendickson, CEO

 

 

Facsimile No. (877) 812-2646

 

 

 

With a copy as to:

Shutts & Bowen LLP

 

 

both GSI and VEDO

100 South Ashley Drive, Suite 1470

 

Tampa, Florida 33602

 

 

Attention: W. Thompson Thorn, III

 

 

Facsimile No. (813) 229-8901

 

 

Either party hereto may, from time to time, change the address to which notice
is to be sent pursuant hereto by sending a notice of such change, in conformity
with the foregoing requirements, to the other party hereto.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year
first above written.

 

Witnesses

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Bruce H. Bennett

 

Bruce H. Bennett

   

 

 

/s/ Sandra G. Bennett

 

 

Sandra G. Bennett

 

 

   

Witnesses

 

GOSOLUTIONS, INC.

By: /s/ Thor Bendickson

 

 

Thor Bendickson, president/ CEO

 

 

   

Witnesses

 

VILLAGEEDOCS

 

 

 

 

By: /s/ K. Mason Conner

 

 

K. Mason Conner, CEO

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