EXHIBIT 99.9

# SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

This Settlement and Release
Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into this 28th day of April, 2006, by and between VillageEDOCS, a
California corporation (VEDO), GoSolutions, Inc. (GSI) (VEDO and GSI collectively hereinafter referred to
as the VEDO Group) and The Zant Group Trust (the Trust) and Louis J. Zant (Zant), an
individual (the Trust and Zant collectively hereinafter referred to as the Zant Entities) with reference to the
following:

WHEREAS, the Trust is a
current shareholder of GSI and is the beneficial owner of 1,090,174 shares of GSI common stock and 3,021,148 shares of GSI Series
A Preferred Stock (collectively, the Zant Shares);

WHEREAS, on September 1,
2001, GSI executed and delivered a draw note to the Trust in the principal amount of $500,000 (the Note), a true and
correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A;

WHEREAS, on September 10,
2002, GSI and the Trust entered into an extension agreement of the Note (the Extension Agreement), a true and correct
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B;

WHEREAS, GSI and the Trust
have agreed to a second extension of the Note (the Second Extension Agreement) in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit C;

WHEREAS, on February 17,
2006, GSI notified its shareholders of a special meeting of GSI shareholders to be held on 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 Trust notified GSI in writing of its intent to not vote in favor of the Merger and its
intent to exercise its dissenters 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, pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement, the Trust has agreed to waive any such dissenters rights which may arise as a result of the Merger
and agree to restructure the Note as set forth in the Second Extension Agreement;

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WHEREAS, upon the closing of
the Merger, the Zant Shares will be converted into 15,820,754 shares of VEDO common stock (the VEDO Shares) in
accordance with the conversion ratios set forth in the Merger Agreement, which ratios are 2.226556 shares of VEDO common stock for
each share of GSI common stock and 4.433223 shares of VEDO common stock for each share of GSI Series A Preferred Stock (which
preferred ratio takes into consideration all investments of capital and preferences relating thereto);

WHEREAS, simultaneously with
the closing of the Merger, VEDO shall redeem all of the VEDO Shares owned by the Trust in accordance with the provisions set forth
below and the parties shall execute the Second Extension Agreement;

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

1.    Redemption of the Trusts Shares of VEDO
Common Stock.   Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, at the Closing, VEDO shall redeem from
the Trust and the Trust shall sell, transfer, assign, convey and deliver to VEDO, all of the VEDO Shares, free and clear of any
liens, including any restriction on the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of the VEDO Shares (collectively, the
Liens).

2.    Purchase Price.   In
consideration for the VEDO Shares, at the Closing, VEDO shall pay or cause to be paid to the Trust by bank wire transfer of
immediately available funds to an account designated in writing for this purpose by the Trust at least one (1) day prior to
Closing, an amount in cash equal to Eight Hundred Forty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($840,000.00) (the Purchase
Price).

3.    Note Restructuring.   In
consideration for the Purchase Price and GSIs agreement to accelerate repayment of the Note, the Trust hereby agrees to
restructure the Note as set forth in the Second Extension Agreement attached hereto.

4.    Closing.   The closing of the
transactions contemplated in this Agreement (the Closing) shall take place at the offices of Johnson, Pope, Boker,
Ruppel & Burns, LLP, and shall occur immediately after satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Section 7 below (the
Closing Date).

5.    Deliveries by the Trust.   At
the Closing, the Trust shall deliver to VEDO the following items: (i) a stock certificate or certificates representing all of the
Zant Shares with duly executed stock power(s) attached in proper form for transfer to VEDO, (ii) the Second Extension Agreement,
executed by the Zant Entities and (iii) any other documents reasonably requested by VEDO that are necessary to transfer to VEDO
good and valid title to the Zant Shares.

6.    Deliveries by VEDO.   At the
Closing, VEDO shall deliver to the Trust the following items: (i) the Purchase Price payable as set forth in Section 2 above and
(ii) the Second Extension Agreement, executed by GSI.

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7.    Conditions Precedent.   The
respective obligations of each party hereunder shall be subject to the satisfaction prior to the Closing Date of the following
condition: (i) the articles of merger for the Merger shall have been filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Florida and
(ii) VEDO shall have provided written notice of such filing to the Zant Entities.

7.1    Conditions
of Obligations of the VEDO Group.   In addition to the condition set forth above, the obligations of the VEDO
Group to effect the transactions contemplated hereby are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions unless waived in
writing by the VEDO Group:

7.1.1    Representations
and Warranties.   The representations and warranties of the Zant Entities set forth in this Agreement shall be
true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date as though made on and as of
the Closing Date.

7.1.2    Performance
of Obligations of Zant Entities.   The Zant Entities shall have performed all obligations required to be
performed by each of them under this Agreement prior to the Closing Date.

7.1.3    Closing
Deliveries.   The Trust shall have delivered, or cause to be delivered, to VEDO at or prior to the Closing all
of the documents or items set forth in Section 5 above.

7.2    Conditions
of Obligations of the Zant Entities.   The obligation of the Zant Entities to effect the transactions
contemplated hereby are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions unless waived in writing by the Zant Entities:

7.2.1    Representations
and Warranties.   The representations and warranties of the VEDO Group set forth in this Agreement shall be
true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the Closing Date as though made on and as of
the Closing Date.

7.2.2    Performance
of Obligations of VEDO Group.   The VEDO Group shall have performed all obligations required to be performed by
each of them under this Agreement prior to the Closing Date.

7.2.3    Closing
Deliveries.   VEDO shall have delivered, or cause to be delivered, to the Zant Entities at or prior to the
Closing all of the documents or items set forth in Section 6 above.

8.    Waiver of Dissenters Rights.   Effective
only upon the Closing and deposit of the Purchase Price into the account specified in Section 2 above, the Zant Entities hereby
acknowledge and agree and hereby expressly waive any and all dissenters rights which may arise under Chapter 607, Section
1301 et seq. of the Florida Business Corporation Act as a result of the Merger and withdraw its notice of intent to
exercise such dissenters rights dated February 24, 2006 and previously delivered to GSI. The Trust acknowledges and agrees that
upon the closing of the Merger pursuant to the Merger Agreement the Zant Shares will be converted into 15,820,754 VEDO Shares,
based on a ratio of 2.226556 shares of VEDO common stock for each share of GSI common stock and 4.433223 shares of VEDO common
stock for each share of GSI Series A Preferred Stock (which preferred ratio takes into consideration all investments of capital
and preferences relating thereto).

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9.    Representations and Warranties of Zant
Entities.   The Zant Entities hereby represent and warrant to VEDO that the following representations and
warranties are true and correct as of Closing:

9.1    Enforceability.   The
Zant Entities have the capacity to execute, deliver and perform their respective obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement
has been duly executed and delivered by the Zant Entities and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by VEDO,
represents the legal, valid and binding obligations of the Zant Entities, enforceable against each of them in accordance with its
terms.

9.2    No
Conflict.   Neither the execution of this Agreement to which the Zant Entities are a party, nor the performance
by the Zant Entities of their respective obligations hereunder will (a) violate or conflict with the governing documents of
the Trust or any law or order, or   (b) result in the creation or imposition of any lien with respect to, or otherwise
have an adverse effect upon, any of the Zant Shares. The Trust has provided GSI with true, correct and complete copies of the
organization and governing documents for the Trust.

9.3    Consents.   No
consent, approval or authorization of any third party is required or need be obtained by the Trust in connection with the
execution and delivery by the Trust of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

9.4    Title.   The
Trust has good and marketable title to the Zant Shares, free and clear of all Liens. Upon the consummation of the Merger, VEDO
will acquire good and valid title to the Zant Shares, free and clear of all Liens.

10.    Representations and Warranties of VEDO.   VEDO
hereby represents and warrants to the Zant Entities as follows:

10.1    Power.   VEDO
has the corporate power and authority to execute, deliver and perform fully its obligations under this Agreement.

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

10.3    No
Conflict.   Neither the execution of this Agreement, nor the performance by VEDO of its obligations hereunder
or thereunder will violate or conflict with VEDOs Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.

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

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11.    Non-Disparagement.   The
Zant Entities and the VEDO Group mutually agree that they shall not at any time (during the term of this Agreement or at any time
thereafter) make or publish any negative, critical or disparaging comments or statements whether written or oral, about Zant, the
Trust, VEDO, GSI or any of their officers, directors or affiliated entities or officer or employees thereof. Additionally, Zant
shall refrain from communicating with employees of either VEDO or GSI regarding the business of VEDO or GSI or any of its officers
or directors, except those employees previously identified and agreed to in writing by the VEDO Group.

12.    Release.   Effective
beginning on the Closing Date, Zant, for himself, his heirs, assigns, executors and administrators, and the Trust, for itself, its
executors, beneficiaries and administrators, waives and releases 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 in connection with any prior ownership interest in or GSI and/or VEDO by any of the Zant Entities,
including, but not limited to the Zant Shares.

Effective beginning on the
Closing Date, VEDO and GSI waive and release the Zant Entities, 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 in connection with
any prior ownership interest in GSI and/or VEDO by any of the Zant Entities, including, but not limited to the Zant Shares.

13.    Termination.

13.1    Events
of Termination.   This Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated herein abandoned at any
time prior to the Closing Date:

| | (a)    by
mutual written consent of the VEDO Group and the Zant Entities;
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| | (b)    by
either the Zant Entities or the VEDO Group if the Closing has not occurred by April 30, 2006; or
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| | (c)    by
the VEDO Group or the Zant Entities, if prior to the Closing Date there shall have been a breach of any of the representations,
warranties or covenant on the part of any party contained in this Agreement which has not been cured to the reasonable
satisfaction of the non-breaching party prior to the Closing Date.
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13.2    Effect
of Termination.   In the event of termination of this Agreement as provided above, this Agreement shall
forthwith become void and there shall be no liability or obligation on the part of the VEDO Group or the Zant Entities, or their
respective officers, directors, stockholders or equity owners, provided that each party shall remain liable for any breaches of
this Agreement prior to its termination; and provided further that, the provisions of this Section 13 and Sections 14.1 of
this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and survive any termination of this Agreement.

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14.    Miscellaneous.

14.1
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.

14.2    No
Assignment.   The rights and obligations of the parties hereunder may not be assigned without the prior written
consent of the other party hereto.

14.3    Headings.   The
headings contained in this Agreement are included for purposes of convenience only, and shall not affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.

14.4    Integration,
Modification and Waiver.   This Agreement, together with the exhibits and other instruments delivered
hereunder, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes
all prior understandings of the parties. 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.

14.5    Construction.   The
parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of
intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and no presumption or
burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this
Agreement. The word including shall mean including without limitation.

14.6    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 other parties or circumstances, and the application of the remainder of this Agreement shall not
be affected thereby.

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14.7    Notices.   All
notices and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given
when delivered in person or when dispatched by electronic facsimile transfer (if confirmed in writing by mail simultaneously
dispatched) or one business day after having been dispatched by a nationally recognized overnight courier service to the
appropriate party at the address or facsimile number specified below:

| | If to the Zant Entities:
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| | The Zant Group Trust
95 Columbus Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida 34242
Attn: Louis J. Zant
Facsimile No.: (888) 540-7656
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| | with a copy to:
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| | Foley & Lardner, LLP
100 N. Tampa Street, Suite 2700
Tampa, Florida 33601-3391
Attention: Martin A. Traber, Esq.
Facsimile No.: (813) 221-4210
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| | If to VEDO:
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| | VillageEDOCS
14471 Chambers Road Suite 105
Tustin, CA 92687
Attention: K. Mason Conner, Chief Executive Officer
Facsimile No.: (800) 837-9515
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| | with a copy to:
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| | Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP
911 Chestnut Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Attention: A. R. Neal, Esq.
Facsimile No.: (727) 441-8617
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| | If to GSI:
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| | GoSolutions, Inc.
1901 Ulmerton Road, Suite 400
Clearwater, FL 33762
Attention: Thor Bendickson, Chief Executive Officer
Facsimile No.: (877) 812-2646
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| | with a copy to:
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| | Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
101 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 2800
Tampa, Florida 33602
Attn: Michael H. Robbins, Esq.
Fax No.: (813) 229-1660
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| | Shutts & Bowen LLP
World Trade Center
1101 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
Attn: W. Thompson Thorn, III, Esq.
Fax No.: (813) 229-8901
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Any party hereto may change
its address or facsimile number for the purposes of this Section by giving notice as provided herein.

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14.8    Governing
Law.   This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State
of Florida without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provisions that would cause the application of the laws of any
other jurisdiction other than the State of Florida.

14.9    Further
Assurances.   From and after the Closing Date, at the request of either VEDO or GSI, the Zant Entities shall
execute and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered to either VEDO or GSI such other agreements or instruments, in addition
to those required by this Agreement, as either VEDO or GSI may reasonably request, in order to implement the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. From and after the Closing Date, at the request of the Zant Entities, VEDO and GSI shall execute
and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered to the Zant Entities, such other agreements or instruments, in addition to those
required by this Agreement, as the Zant Entities may reasonably request, in order to implement the transactions contemplated by
this Agreement.

14.10    Counterparts.   This
Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.

14.11   Attorneys
Fees.   In the event that any suit or action is instituted to enforce any provision in this Agreement, the
prevailing party in such dispute shall be entitled to recover from the losing party all fees, costs and expenses of enforcing any
right of such prevailing party under or with respect to this Agreement, including without limitation, such reasonable fees and
expenses of attorneys, which shall include, without limitation, all fees, costs and expenses of appeals.

14.12    Incorporation
of Exhibits.   The Exhibits identified in this Agreement are incorporated herein by this reference and made a
part hereof.

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

| | GOSOLUTIONS, INC.                       
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| | By:                                     
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| | GOSOLUTIONS, INC.                       
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| | By:                                     
| | Thor R. Bendickson, President/CEO       
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| | VILLAGEEDOCS                            
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| | By:                                     
| | K. Mason Conner, Chief Executive Officer
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| | The ZANT GROUP TRUST                    
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| | By:                                     
| | its Grantor, Louis J. Zant              
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| | The ZANT GROUP TRUST                    
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| | By:                                     
| | its Beneficiary, Louis J. Zant          
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| | /s/   Louis J. Zant                     
| | Louis J. Zant, individually             

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