Contract Templates

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs):

• An NDA is a document that essentially states that you do not permit the individual to disclose company information and you require them to keep it private. 

• The purpose is to prevent employees or business insiders from disclosing business secrets to the outside world.

• This is something that you should have an individual sign that you plan on disclosing business information to so that you can discuss business more freely without fear of that individual taking your business secrets and opportunities.

Website Privacy Policies:

• Websites are required to have a privacy policy which is designed to notify visitors of how their personal information will be collected, used, and shared. 

• A privacy policy should state: (1).how you are collecting the visitors information, (2).what you can do with it, (3).whether you are using tracking technology, (4).and how to opt-out.

Website Terms of Use:

• All websites should have a terms of use section for the visitors to read when visiting your website. 

• The purpose is to notify visitors of the rules for using the website and provide you with legal liability protection. This will include topics such as: (1) accounts, (2) content, (3) age restrictions, (4) refunds, (5) cancellations, (6) sales policies, (7) etc.

Employee Agreement:

• When hiring an employee it is very important to have him or her sign and employee agreement. 

• The purpose of this document is to set forth the expectations of the employment. It will also state the compensation for the work provided and the goals that you would like the employee to achieve. 

• This template will set forth: (1) the expectations that you have of the employee, (2) the compensation and payment structure to be provided, (3) length of employment, (4) benefits of employment such as vacation days, (5) duties and responsibilities to the company, (6) intellectual property rights, and (7) confidentiality requirements that you want the employee to follow. 

Independent Contractor Agreement:

• When starting a business it is very likely that you will choose to hire an independent contractor to help you with various aspects of the business. 

• An independent contractor agreement is something that the independent contractor should sign before beginning work.

• The purpose is to set forth expectations of the arrangement so that there is no confusion once work begins.

Arbitration Agreement:

• An arbitration agreement is something that you and the other party to a contract signs which states that in the event of a dispute, the parties agree to meet with an independent arbitrator to handle the dispute. 

• The purpose is to avoid a full-on lawsuit which can be very time-consuming and expensive.

Waiver and Release of Liability:

• This is a contract that two parties sign which will release one or both parties from liability. 

• These are commonly used when there is an accident, a termination of an agreement, and when you are running an event that involves risk to the patrons.

Cease and Desist Letters:

• Cease and Desist Letters are used to help stop someone from acting in a certain manner. These can be used when you are being harassed, defamed, or infringed upon. They are also commonly issued when you realize that someone is breaching a contract and you want them to stop. 

• They essentially act as a notice to stop engaging in behavior or else you will bring legal action.

Roommate Agreements and Leases:

• If you are in a lease and plan on cohabitating with someone, then it is recommended that you guys create a roommate agreement.

• The purpose is to set forth the expectations, rights, and responsibilities of the roommate so that there are no misunderstandings down the road.

Bill of Sale:

• When you engage in the transfer of title to physical property, you should always have a bill of sale. 

• The purpose is to put the terms of the deal in writing so that there is no confusion amongst the parties. They are also required in many states when transferring physical property such as a car or boat.