Common Paper creates open-source contract templates for common business agreements. Founded by lawyers and technologists, it simplifies drafting with modular, plain-language documents widely used by startups, investors, and tech companies.

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Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement by Common Paper
Design Partner Agreement by Common Paper
Cloud Service Agreement by Common Paper
This is a comprehensive template for a Cloud Service Agreement, designed to govern the provision and use of cloud-based services. It includes an Order Form for specific business terms, Key Terms for legal provisions, and incorporates detailed standard terms for the cloud service, along with a separate Service Level Agreement (SLA). The document covers aspects such as access and use, payment, data privacy, security, warranties, liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution.
Service Level Agreement by Common Paper
This document is a comprehensive Cloud Service Agreement, designed as a template for providers to offer cloud services to customers. It includes an Order Form for specific business terms, Key Terms for legal specifics, and detailed Standard Terms covering service access, restrictions, privacy, security, payment, termination, warranties, liability, and indemnification. An integrated Service Level Agreement (SLA) outlines commitments for uptime and response times, along with remedies for non-compliance.
Data Processing Agreement by Common Paper
Business Associate Agreement by Common Paper
Professional Services Agreement by Common Paper
This is a comprehensive Professional Services Agreement template designed for a service provider and a customer. It includes a Statement of Work (SOW) for specific project details, Key Terms for legal specifics, and Standard Terms covering intellectual property, payment, confidentiality, liability, and dispute resolution. The template allows for customization of services, deliverables, fees, and legal provisions to suit various professional engagements.
Partnership Agreement by Common Paper
This is a comprehensive template for a Partnership Agreement, designed to formalize the relationship between two entities, referred to as "Company" and "Partner." It outlines their respective obligations, payment terms, and includes provisions for trademark licensing, confidentiality, and dispute resolution. The agreement incorporates standard legal terms by reference, allowing for specific business and legal details to be customized on a dedicated Cover Page.
Software License Agreement by Common Paper
Pilot Agreement by Common Paper
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