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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.2

                       Separation Agreement and Release

This Separation Agreement and Release entered into as of the 12th day of May,
2000, is made by and between Inso Corporation ("the Company") and Bruce G. Hill
("the Executive"), and constitutes the parties' agreement with respect to the
termination of the Executive's employment.

1.   The Executive voluntarily resigns as an officer of the Company and all of
     the Company's subsidiaries effective May 12, 2000 ("the Resignation Date")
     and as an employee with the Company (apart from holding an office as
     aforesaid) on November 12, 2001 ("the Termination Date"). Executive shall
     execute and return to the Company the resignation letter attached hereto as
     Exhibit A.

2.   (a)  During the period between the Resignation Date and the Termination
     Date ("the Interim Period"), Executive or his estate shall continue to be
     paid his base salary as in effect on the Resignation Date (reduced by any
     amounts received under any disability insurance program, or other income
     replacement program available through the Company) in accordance with the
     Company's normal and customary pay practices for executive employees,
     subject to all applicable federal and state income, payroll, and other
     applicable tax withholding. Additionally, the Executive shall be reimbursed
     for reasonable expenses, as determined by the Company related to the
     services requested by the Chief Executive Officer or the Board of Directors
     during the Interim Period.

     (b)  At Executive's option, Executive may elect in writing to receive the
     salary continuation set forth in Paragraph 2(a) above in an accelerated
     lump sum payment, provided that such lump sum payment shall be discounted
     to its present value, at a discount rate to be determined by the Company's
     investment bankers. However, if the election is made six months or less
     prior to the Termination Date, then the discount rate shall be deemed to be
     the six (6) month US Treasury bill rate on the election date plus one
     hundred and fifty (150) basis points. In the event Executive elects this
     lump sum payment option, Executive's Termination Date shall be the date of
     such election for purposes of this Agreement (including without limitation
     Paragraphs 3, 4, 6 and Attachment A to this Agreement).
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3.   During the Interim Period and subject to the exceptions noted below,
     Executive and his family shall be entitled to continue his or their
     participation in the Company's medical, dental, and vision care benefit
     plans to the same extent, and under the same conditions, that he may be a
     participant in such plans on the Resignation Date regardless of the
     intervening death of Executive; provided however, such participation shall
     cease on the earlier of: (a) the Termination Date, and (b) the last day of
     the month in which he may be covered by any plan, program or arrangement,
     sponsored by another employer offering similar coverage.

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4.   On the Termination Date, Executive shall be eligible to continue medical,
     dental, and vision care benefits under the provisions of COBRA, and he will
     be notified of his COBRA rights at that time.

5.   Executive's participation in Company benefit plans, programs, and
     arrangements not enumerated in paragraph 3 above shall be as described in
     Attachment A: "Executive Separation Agreement, Summary of Benefits
     Continuation". Executive's entitlement to and eligibility for further
     vacation, sick leave and other paid time off shall cease on the Resignation
     Date. The Executive shall be entitled to four weeks of earned but unused
     vacation, which shall be paid to him within 15 days of the execution of
     this Agreement.

6.   Previously granted, but unexercised stock options held by Executive for the
     purchase of stock of the Company shall be exercisable pursuant to the terms
     of the Company's stock option plans, for a period of 90 days after the
     Termination Date or 180 days following the death of Executive, as the case
     may be. All previously granted, but unexercised stock options and
     restricted shares held by the Executive will continue to vest over the
     Interim Period and will become fully vested upon a change in control of the
     Company as outlined in the Company's stock option plans.

7.   Intentionally omitted.

8.   Anything contained in paragraphs 14 and 15 notwithstanding, the Company and
     Executive shall continue to be bound by the Non-Disclosure Agreement
     executed by Executive on March 3, 1994, which Agreement is incorporated
     herein by reference.

9.   The Company will provide a $10,000 cash payment directly to the Executive
     in lieu of Executive Outplacement assistance.

10.  During the Interim Period, the Executive will not attempt to hire or hire,
     or attempt to solicit or solicit, any employee of the Company, or assist in
     such hiring by anyone else, to work as an employee or independent
     contractor, with, or otherwise provide services to, any business directly
     competitive with the Company's business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
     Executive will not be considered to be in violation of this Agreement if he
     complies with a request to provide a written or oral reference for someone
     seeking employment where this conduct would otherwise be considered to
     violate the provisions of this paragraph.

11.  On December 16, 1997, the Company lent the Executive $199,998 (the
     "Principal Amount") pursuant to a Secured Promissory Note (the "Share
     Loan"), which Loan Amount the Executive used to purchased 19,512 shares of
     the Company's common stock (the "Purchased Shares") at a price per share of
     $10.25. Currently, the market value of the Purchased Shares is less than
     the sum of the Principal Amount plus accrued interest. It is the intention
     of the parties, and the parties hereby agree, that the Share Loan remain
     outstanding, and payment of interest

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     deferred, until as late as the maturity date of December 16, 2002
     ("Maturity Date"), notwithstanding the expiration of this Agreement, so
     that the Executive may delay in repaying the Share Loan until such such
     time prior to the Maturity Date - if ever -that the market value of the
     Purchased Shares equals or exceeds the sum of the Principal Amount plus
     accrued interest. Further, in order to mitigate the potential economic
     impact to the Executive arising from the Share Loan, the parties agree
     that, should the closing price per share of the Company's common stock
     never average the sum of (1) $10.25 and (2) the Per-Share Adjusted Accrued
     Interest (collectively, "the Put Price Per Share") for at least thirty (30)
     consecutive calendar days prior to the Maturity Date, then on the Maturity
     Date the Company shall pay to the Executive (on an after-tax basis taking
     into account the net present value of any reasonably realizable tax
     benefits resulting solely from the disposition of the Purchased Shares) an
     amount equal to the difference between (a) the Principal Amount plus
     accrued interest, whether paid or unpaid; and (b) the product of the
     closing price per share of the Company's common stock on the Maturity Date
     and 19,512. "Per-Share Adjusted Accrued Interest" shall mean the quotient
     of (1) the cumulative interest then due pursuant to the Share Loan, less a
     pro-forma income tax benefit of 31.6%, and (2) 19,512.

12.  From and after the date of this Agreement, the Executive shall continue to
     be entitled to indemnification as an "Officer" of the Company in accordance
     with Article V of the Company's By-laws as in effect as of the date of this
     Agreement notwithstanding any subsequent amendment to such By-laws. The
     term "Officer" shall have the meaning set forth in Article V of the
     Company's By-laws.

13.  Executive agrees to return to the Company upon request, all Company
     property including, but not limited to, vendor, supplier, and any other
     business or mailing lists, reports, files, memoranda, records and software,
     credit cards, desk or file keys, computer access codes or disks, and
     Company manuals. Executive further agrees that he will not retain any
     copies, duplicates, reproductions or excerpts of such property.
     Notwithstanding the preceding, Executive shall not be required to return to
     the Company the laptop computer and peripherals purchased by the Company
     for his use.

14.  Executive acknowledges that the Company will include a copy of this
     Agreement as an exhibit to its Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ending July
     31, 2000. Until such time as the Company includes a copy of this Agreement
     as an exhibit to its Form 10-Q, the Executive and Company represent and
     agree that they and their agents and representatives shall keep completely
     and strictly confidential the terms of this Agreement, except as required
     by law. Even after a copy of this Agreement is included as an exhibit to
     the Company's Form 10-Q, the parties agree to keep completely and strictly
     confidential any settlement negotiations that occurred in connection with
     this Agreement.

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15.  Executive for himself and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators
     and assigns, hereby remises, releases and fully discharges the Company and,
     to the extent applicable, its present, former, and future parent companies,
     subsidiaries and affiliates, and the officers, directors, employees,
     agents, successors and assigns of each of them ("the Released Parties") of
     and from any and all claims, rights and causes of action of all nature
     known, unknown, past, present, now foreseeable or unforeseeable, which he
     has or may hereafter have, in any way arising out of, connected with or
     related to Executive's employment with any of the Released Parties, the
     termination thereof or based upon information made known to Executive
     during employment with any of the Released Parties. This Release shall
     include, but not be limited to, any claims, damages, rights and causes of
     action for wrongful discharge, breach of contract, discrimination or
     retaliation under any federal, state or local laws, rules, orders or
     regulations including Title VII the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42
     U.S.C. (S) 2000e et seq., the Age Disrimination in employment Act, 29
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     U.S.C. (S) 621 et seq., the Family and Medial Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. (S) 2601
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     et seq., the Employee retirement Income Security Act, 29 U.S.C. (S) et
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     seq., the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, M.G.L.c. 12 (S) 11H and 11I, the
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     Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act, M.G.L.c. 151b, (S) 1 et. seq.,
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     the Americans with Disabilities Act, 29 U.S.C. (S) 12101 et. seq., and the
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     Massachusetts Equal Rights Act, c.93, (S) 102. This Release shall also
     include, but not be limited to, all claims, rights and causes of action for
     costs, attorney's fees, bounties, or percentage of awards or settlements
     which Executive may assert against or which may be asserted against the
     Company by others on Executive's behalf, or against any of the Released
     Parties. Executive and the Company intend and agree that this Release is to
     be a broad Release to apply to any relief or cause of action, no matter
     what it is called, and shall include, but not be limited to, claims, rights
     or causes of action for wages, benefits, bonuses, fines, back pay, share of
     awards, compensatory damages, and punitive damages; however, nothing in
     this Release shall be construed to bar claims for alleged breaches of this
     Agreement.

16.  The Company, on its behalf, and to the extent applicable, on behalf of its
     present, former and future parent companies, subsidiaries and affiliates,
     and officers, directors, agents, successors and assigns of each of them
     hereby remises, releases, and fully discharges Executive of and from all
     claims, demands, causes of action, damages and expenses, of any and every
     nature whatsoever, known or unknown by the Company, past or present as a
     result of actions, omissions or events occurring through the date of this
     Agreement in connection with his employment with the Company; however,
     nothing in this Release shall be construed to bar claims for alleged
     breaches of this Agreement.

17.  Intentionally omitted.

18.  The Executive herein represents that he has not filed any complaints,
     charges or claims for release against the Released Parties with any local,
     state, or federal court or administrative agency which currently are
     outstanding.

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19.  The payment by the Company of the consideration referred to herein is not,
     and shall not be deemed, an admission of responsibility or liability by any
     of the Released Parties.

20.  The Employee acknowledges that he has been given twenty-one (21) days to
     consider this Agreement and has been advised to consult with an attorney
     before signing.

21.  This Agreement shall become effective on the eighth (8/th/) day following
     the date on which it is signed by the Employee. The Employee may revoke
     this Agreement in the seven-day period following the date on which the
     Employee signs the Agreement by submitting a written revocation to the
     Company. Any payments due under this Agreement shall not be paid until the
     Effective Date of this Agreement, except as otherwise agreed.

22.  Employee acknowledges that:

          .  He was advised to consult with an attorney to review this Agreement
             prior to signing it, and was given a chance to refuse to sign this
             Agreement.
          .  He has read and understands this Agreement and understands fully
             its final and binding effect.
          .  None of the Released Parties had made any statements, promises or
             representations not set forth in this Agreement, and Executive has
             not relied on any such statements, promises or representations.
          .  He has voluntarily signed this Agreement with the knowledge and
             understanding and full intention of releasing the Released Parties
             as set forth above.

23.  This Agreement is binding upon and shall inure to the benefits of the
     parties hereto and their respective assigns, successors, heirs and personal
     representatives; provided however that the Executive may not assign any
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     rights or duties it may have hereunder without prior written consent of the
     Company.

24.  If any provision of this Agreement is judicially determined to be invalid
     or unenforceable as written, then such provision shall, if possible, be
     modified and reformed to the degree necessary to render it valid and
     enforceable. Any such invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall
     have no effect on the remainder of this Agreement which shall remain in
     full force and effect.

25.  This Agreement is to be governed and will be construed under and in
     accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

26.  This Agreement, together with the document incorporated herein by
     reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto and
     supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations, representations,
     understandings and agreements, whether written or oral. Without limitation,
     the parties acknowledge and agree that each of the Management Retention
     Agreement by and between Inso and the Executive, and the Restricted Stock
     Award

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     Agreement dated February 15, 2000 by and between Inso and the Executive, is
     terminated and is of no further force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company and Executive have entered into this Agreement
on the date first above written.

Inso Corporation                              The Executive

By: /s/ Jonathan Levitt                       /s/ Bruce G. Hill
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        Jonathan Levitt                           Bruce G. Hill

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Entered into as of the 12th day of May, 2000

Inso Corporation
31 St. James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116-4101

Attention:          Stephen O. Jaeger
                    Chairman of the Board of Directors of Inso Corporation

Dear Steve:

Effective May 12, 2000, I hereby resign my position as Vice President,
Business Development of Inso Corporation, and resign from any position I hold
as an officer or director of any subsidiaries and affiliates of Inso
Corporation, pursuant to the Separation Agreement and Release entered into as
of the 12th day of May, 2000.

Sincerely,

/s/ Bruce G. Hill
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Bruce G. Hill

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.3

                       Separation Agreement and Release

This Separation Agreement and Release entered into as of the 26th day of May,
2000, is made by and between Inso Corporation ("the Company") and Elaine S.
Ouellette ("the Executive"), and constitutes the parties' agreement with respect
to the termination of the Executive's employment.

  1.   The Executive voluntarily resigns as an officer of the Company and all of
       the Company's subsidiaries effective May 26, 2000 ("the Resignation
       Date") and as an employee with the Company (apart from holding an office
       as aforesaid) on November 26, 2001 ("the Termnation Date"). Executive
       shall execute and return to the Company the resignation letter attached
       hereto as Exhibit A.

  2.   (a) During the period between the Resignation Date and the Termination
       Date ("the Interim Period"), Executive or her estate shall continue to be
       paid her base salary as in effect on the Resignation Date (reduced by any
       amounts received under any disability insurance program, or other income
       replacement program available through the Company) in accordance with the
       Company's normal and customary pay practices for executive employees,
       subject to all applicable federal and state income, payroll, and other
       applicable tax withholding. During the Interim Period, the Executive
       shall perform any special assignments reasonably requested by the Chief
       Executive Officer or the Board of Directors of the Company at reasonable
       times and places mutually agreeable to the parties. It is the intention
       of the parties that such special assignments would not unreasonably
       interfere with any future employment the Executive may undertake with an
       employer other than the Company. Additionally, the Executive shall be
       reimbursed for reasonable expenses, as determined by the Company related
       to the services requested by the Chief Executive Officer or the Board of
       Directors during the Interim Period.

       (b) At Executive's option, Executive may elect in writing to receive the
       salary continuation set forth in Paragraph 2(a) above in an accelerated
       lump sum payment, provided that such lump sum payment shall be discounted
       to its present value, at a discount rate to be determined by the
       Company's investment bankers. However, if the election is made six months
       or less prior to the Termination Date, then the discount rate shall be
       deemed to be the six (6) month US Treasury bill rate on the election date
       plus one hundred and fifty (150) basis points. In the event Executive
       elects this lump sum payment option, Executive's Termination Date shall
       be the date of such election for purposes of this Agreement (including
       without limitation Paragraphs 3, 4, 6 and Attachment A to this
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       Agreement).

  3.   During the Interim Period and subject to the exceptions noted below,
       Executive and her family shall be entitled to continue her or their
       participation in the Company's medical, dental, and vision care benefit
       plans to the same extent, and under the same conditions, that she may be
       a participant in such plans on the Resignation Date regardless of the
       intervening death of Executive; provided however, such participation
       shall cease on the

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       earlier of: (a) the Termination Date, and (b) the last day of the month
       in which she may be covered by any plan, program or arrangement,
       sponsored by another employer offering similar coverage.

  4.   On the Termination Date, Executive shall be eligible to continue medical,
       dental, and vision care benefits under the provisions of COBRA, and she
       will be notified of her COBRA rights at that time.

  5.   Executive's participation in Company benefit plans, programs, and
       arrangements not enumerated in paragraph 3 above shall be as described in
       Attachment A: "Executive Separation Agreement, Summary of Benefits
       Continuation". Executive's entitlement to and eligibility for further
       vacation, sick leave and other paid time off shall cease on the
       Resignation Date. The Executive shall be entitled to earned but unused
       vacation, which shall be paid to her within 15 days of the execution of
       this Agreement.

  6.   Previously granted, but unexercised stock options held by Executive for
       the purchase of stock of the Company shall be exercisable pursuant to the
       terms of the Company's stock option plans, for a period of 90 days after
       the Termination Date or 180 days following the death of Executive, as the
       case may be. All previously granted, but unexercised stock options and
       restricted shares held by the Executive will continue to vest over the
       Interim Period and will become fully vested upon a change in control of
       the Company as outlined in the Company's stock option plans.

  7.   Executive shall be entitled to an incentive compensation payment of
       $14,063. This will be paid within 15 days of the execution of this
       Agreement.

  8.   Anything contained in paragraphs 14 and 15 notwithstanding, the Company
       and Executive shall continue to be bound by the Non-Disclosure Agreement
       executed by Executive on November 11, 1996, which Agreement is
       incorporated herein by reference.

  9.   The Company has offered, upon request of the Executive, to pay up to
       $10,000 for and retain a firm to provide Executive Outplacement
       Assistance, or, at the Executive's election, and in lieu of the Executive
       Outplacement Assistance, to provide a $10,000 cash payment directly to
       the Executive. The Executive has elected the $10,000 cash payment.

  10.  During the Interim Period, the Executive will not attempt to hire or
       hire, or attempt to solicit or solicit, any employee of the Company, or
       assist in such hiring by anyone else, to work as an employee or
       independent contractor, with, or otherwise provide services to, any
       business directly competitive with the Company's business.
       Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive will not be considered to be
       in violation of this Agreement if she complies with a request to provide
       a written or oral reference for someone seeking employment where this
       conduct would otherwise be considered to violate the provisions of this
       paragraph.

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  11.  From and after the date of this Agreement, the Executive shall continue
       to be entitled to indemnification as an "Officer" of the Company in
       accordance with Article V of the Company's By-laws as in effect as of the
       date of this Agreement notwithstanding any subsequent amendment to such
       By-laws. The term "Officer" shall have the meaning set forth in Article V
       of the Company's By-laws.

  12.  Executive agrees to return to the Company prior to the Resignation Date,
       all Company property including, but not limited to, vendor, supplier, and
       any other business or mailing lists, reports, files, memoranda, records
       and software, credit cards, desk or file keys, computer access codes or
       disks, and Company manuals. Executive further agrees that she will not
       retain any copies, duplicates, reproductions or excerpts of such
       property. Notwithstanding the preceding, Executive shall not be required
       to return to the Company the laptop computer and peripherals purchased by
       the Company for her use.

  13.  Executive acknowledges that the Company will include a copy of this
       Agreement as an exhibit to its Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ending
       July 31, 2000. Until such time as the Company includes a copy of this
       Agreement as an exhibit to its Form 10-Q, the Executive and Company
       represent and agree that they and their agents and representatives shall
       keep completely and strictly confidential the terms of this Agreement,
       except as required by law. Even after a copy of this Agreement is
       included as an exhibit to the Company's Form 10-Q, the parties agree to
       keep completely and strictly confidential any settlement negotiations
       that occurred in connection with this Agreement.

  14.  Executive for herself and on behalf of her heirs, executors,
       administrators and assigns, hereby remises, releases and fully discharges
       the Company and, to the extent applicable, its present, former, and
       future parent companies, subsidiaries and affiliates, and the officers,
       directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns of each of them
       ("the Released Parties") of and from any and all claims, rights and
       causes of action of all nature known, unknown, past, present, now
       foreseeable or unforeseeable, which she has or may hereafter have, in any
       way arising out of, connected with or related to Executive's employment
       with any of the Released Parties, the termination thereof or based upon
       information made known to Executive during employment with any of the
       Released Parties. This Release shall include, but not be limited to, any
       claims, damages, rights and causes of action for wrongful discharge,
       breach of contract, discrimination or retaliation under any federal,
       state or local laws, rules, orders or regulations including Title VII the
       Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. (S) 2000e et. seq., the Age
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       Disrimination in employment Act, 29 U.S.C. (S) 621 et seq., the Family
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       and Medial Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. (S) 2601 et seq., the Employee retirement
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       Income Security Act, 29 U.S.C. (S) et seq., the Massachusetts Civil
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       Rights Act, M.G.L.c. 12 (S) 11H and 11I, the Massachusetts Fair
       Employment Practices Act, M.G.L.c. 151b, (S) 1 et. seq., the Americans
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       with Disabilities Act, 29 U.S.C. (S) 12101 et. seq., and the
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       Massachusetts Equal Rights Act, c.93, (S) 102. This

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       Release shall also include, but not be limited to, all claims, rights and
       causes of action for costs, attorney's fees, bounties, or percentage of
       awards or settlements which Executive may assert against or which may be
       asserted against the Company by others on Executive's behalf, or against
       any of the Released Parties. Executive and the Company intend and agree
       that this Release is to be a broad Release to apply to any relief or
       cause of action, no matter what it is called, and shall include, but not
       be limited to, claims, rights or causes of action for wages, benefits,
       bonuses, fines, back pay, share of awards, compensatory damages, and
       punitive damages; however, nothing in this Release shall be construed to
       bar claims for alleged breaches of this Agreement.

  15.  The Company, on its behalf, and to the extent applicable, on behalf of
       its present, former and future parent companies, subsidiaries and
       affiliates, and officers, directors, agents, successors and assigns of
       each of them hereby remises, releases, and fully discharges Executive of
       and from all claims, demands, causes of action, damages and expenses, of
       any and every nature whatsoever, known or unknown by the Company, past or
       present as a result of actions, omissions or events occurring through the
       date of this Agreement in connection with her employment with the
       Company; however, nothing in this Release shall be construed to bar
       claims for alleged breaches of this Agreement.

  16.  Executive will not disparage or discuss the Company or its agents,
       officers, servants or employees in a derogatory manner. Executive will at
       all times state, if asked, that the Company was and is a reputable
       company during her employment with the Company and that she was proud to
       have been associated with it. The Company's senior executives (to include
       the President & CEO and his direct reports) will not disparage or discuss
       the Executive in a derogatory manner and will at all times state if
       asked, that the Executive conducted herself honorably and with
       distinction and is a reputable person.

  17.  The Executive herein represents that she has not filed any complaints,
       charges or claims for release against the Released Parties with any
       local, state, or federal court or administrative agency which currently
       are outstanding.

  18.  The payment by the Company of the consideration referred to herein is
       not, and shall not be deemed, an admission of responsibility or liability
       by any of the Released Parties.

  19.  The Employee acknowledges that she has been given twenty-one (21) days to
       consider this Agreement and has been advised to consult with an attorney
       before signing.

  20.  This Agreement shall become effective on the eighth (8/th/) day following
       the date on which it is signed by the Employee. The Employee may revoke
       this Agreement in the seven-day period following the date on which the
       Employee signs the Agreement by submitting a written revocation to the
       Company. Any payments due under this Agreement shall not be paid until
       the Effective Date of this Agreement, except as otherwise agreed.

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  21.  Employee acknowledges that:

          .  She was advised to consult with an attorney to review this
             Agreement prior to signing it, and was given a chance to refuse to
             sign this Agreement.
          .  She has read and understands this Agreement and understands fully
             its final and binding effect.
          .  None of the Released Parties had made any statements, promises or
             representations not set forth in this Agreement, and Executive has
             not relied on any such statements, promises or representations.
          .  She has voluntarily signed this Agreement with the knowledge and
             understanding and full intention of releasing the Released Parties
             as set forth above.

  22.  This Agreement is binding upon and shall inure to the benefits of the
       parties hereto and their respective assigns, successors, heirs and
       personal representatives; provided however that the Executive may not
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       assign any rights or duties it may have hereunder without prior written
       consent of the Company.

  23.  If any provision of this Agreement is judicially determined to be invalid
       or unenforceable as written, then such provision shall, if possible, be
       modified and reformed to the degree necessary to render it valid and
       enforceable. Any such invalidity or unenforceability of any provision
       shall have no effect on the remainder of this Agreement which shall
       remain in full force and effect.

  24.  This Agreement is to be governed and will be construed under and in
       accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

  25.  This Agreement, together with the document incorporated herein by
       reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto
       and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations,
       representations, understandings and agreements, whether written or oral.
       Without limitation, the parties acknowledge and agree that each of the
       Management Retention Agreement by and between Inso and the Executive, and
       the Restricted Stock Award Agreement dated February 15, 2000 by and
       between Inso and the Executive, is terminated and is of no further force
       and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company and Executive have entered into this Agreement
on the date first above written.

Inso Corporation                             The Executive

By: /s/ Jonathan Levitt                      /s/ Elaine S. Ouellette
   --------------------------------          ----------------------------------
   Jonathan Levitt                           Elaine S. Ouellette
   Vice President, General Counsel

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Entered into as of the 26/th/ day of May, 2000

Inso Corporation
31 St. James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116-4101

Attention:     Stephen O. Jaeger
               Chairman of the Board of Directors of Inso Corporation

Dear Steve:

Effective May 26, 2000, I hereby resign my position as Vice President, Human
Resources, and resign from any position I hold as an officer or director of any
subsidiaries and affiliates of Inso Corporation, pursuant to the Separation
Agreement and Release entered into as of the 26th day of May, 2000.

Sincerely,

 /s/ Elaine S. Ouellette
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Elaine S. Ouellette

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