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Paying a developer does not mean you own the code. Here is what a software development agreement needs to cover, from IP assignment to acceptance testing to liability.
A constitution covers the basics. It does not cover what happens when co-founders disagree, someone wants out, or an investor joins the register. Here is what a shareholders agreement needs to cover.
NDAs are handed around constantly, and often signed without much thought. Here is when you need one, what it should cover, what happens if it's breached, and what it costs.
The moment you start explaining your idea to a developer, contractor or agency, you are disclosing confidential information. Here is why you need an NDA ready before that call, not after it.
What a contractor agreement needs to cover, the legal risks of misclassifying workers in Australia, and why IP ownership is the clause most founders get wrong.
An indemnity clause can create liability well beyond your contract value. Here's what to look for and what to push back on before you sign.
A distributor sends you a 35-page agreement. You have never negotiated one before. This guide covers what distribution agreements actually do, how they are structured, what each clause means commercially, and where founders most commonly get into trouble.
Liquidated damages clauses appear in SaaS agreements, supplier deals, and construction contracts. Here is what they do, when they hold up, and what to watch for on both sides of the table.