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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.
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.
A plain-English guide to seed financing for Australian founders - convertible notes, SAFEs, preference shares, disclosure obligations under the Corporations Act, and how to choose the right structure for your round.
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.
Most Australian startups end up with a company constitution by default and no shareholders agreement at all. That's usually the wrong setup. Here's what each document actually does, why they're not interchangeable, and when to put each one in place.