Paperwork Templates
Paperwork can be a difficult aspect of any business, and when starting an ecommerce project, scoping may take time, but even more time may be spent on back-and-forth legal documents and defining responsibilities between parties.To address this issue, a group of legal professionals created a package of legal agreements that are relevant to both parties and made them publicly available for free.Below, you will find a collection of the legal paperwork that I have gathered so far. The focus is primarily on paperwork that is useful for early-stage startups, as well as SaaS startups that offer implementation for their clients and require MSA and typical custom development agreements.
Cloud Service Agreement and Professional ServicesAgreement by Common Paper
Common Paper is a tool that helps you build an agreement. On their main page, they feature logos of well-known unicorn-level startups, and produced and shared nice templates.https://commonpaper.com/Cloud Service Agreement and Professional Services Agreement are attached below:
Common_Paper_Professional_Services_Agreement_v1_cover_page_and_standard_terms_53b9756731.docx Common_Paper_Cloud_Service_Agreement_v1_cover_page_and_standard_terms_830948eaf2.docxBonterms Cloud Terms
https://bonterms.com/ Enterprise SaaS/cloud service subscription terms balanced between customer and provider.
Bonterms_Cloud_Terms_Version_1_0_0ff2f6b787.pdf Example_Order_for_Bonterms_Cloud_Terms_4f77c12250.docx Toolkit_of_Additional_Terms_for_Bonterms_Cloud_Terms_2022_03_15_59fbf260e0.docx Example_Cover_Page_for_Bonterms_Cloud_Terms_1d5ce4649f.docxYC SaaS Agreement
Y Combinator is well-known for its VC-related documents, but they also have a great one for SaaS.
YC_Form_Saa_S_Agreement_6e2acc5948.docDesign Partner Agreement
The design partner agreement is an important and useful document for startups. It can help them obtain project-based financing and develop a proof of concept or feature without making it a "work for hire" project.https://commonpaper.com/standards/design-partner-agreement/
More great examples of legal agreements
Paperwork by Project Pack
A bunch of more classic work for hire type of paperwork specifically useful for freelancers and solo developers when it comes to collaborate on Clients work that supposed to be handled with some paperwork in the background.Paid package of agreements for freelancers can be useful toohttps://projectpack.co/
Nice gems by World Commerce & Contracting
Going even deeper I found a whole library to design contracts I guess some more sophisticated level lawyers would enjoy this resource. It’s being built byhttps://www.worldcc.com/ they talking about themselves:World Commerce & Contracting is an association dedicated to helping our members from all around the world, achieve high performing and trusted trading relationships.Here is the link:https://contract-design.worldcc.com/libraryLooks very rich.
Keep an eye on other SaaS legal-wall-of-text things for ideas
There's a joke that no one reads terms and conditions, but when we need inspiration, it's a good idea to keep our eyes open. Whenever passing by something interesting, it's good to take a look at what they write in their T&C.Even if you offer some parts of your services for free, there should still be terms and conditions for those types of services. I like Algolia's example of terms and conditions for their free version.from - https://www.algolia.com/policies/terms/
In conclusion, the journey of navigating legal paperwork for your ecommerce project or startup can be time-consuming and overwhelming. However, the good news is that you don't have to start from scratch or spend valuable resources on creating legal agreements from scratch.The collection of legal paperwork that I have shared with you here is just the beginning.
As I continue to explore and discover more valuable resources, I will make sure to update this list with any new findings. My goal is to provide you with an ever-growing repository of templates and agreements that can make your life easier and save you precious time.
Remember, having the right legal documents in place is crucial for establishing clear expectations, protecting your interests, and building strong relationships with your clients or partners.
So, make sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates.If you come across any noteworthy legal templates or agreements that you believe would benefit the community, please don't hesitate to reach out and share them with me. Together, we can create a valuable resource that simplifies the legal aspects of business and empowers entrepreneurs like yourself.Stay tuned for more updates and happy entrepreneuring!