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These documents establish internal rules and external compliance frameworks for entities in jurisdictions like Delaware, France, and Singapore. You will find internal regulations such as the Anti-bribery and gifts and entertainment policy alongside investor-focused documents like the Seedsummit Series Seed investment term sheet. This category excludes external commercial contracts, which are located in the Commercial Contracts section.

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2. GitHub Community Guidelines
These GitHub Community Guidelines outline expectations for user interaction and collaboration on the platform, aiming to foster a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for developers. They detail how users should engage respectfully, what to do if they encounter offensive content, and the process GitHub follows when its policies are violated. The guidelines also cover appeal and reinstatement procedures.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
England & Wales
Closing Board Meeting Protocol
This document is a template for the minutes of a board of directors meeting. Its primary purpose is to formally record the approval of a company's sale of its entire issued share capital to a buyer. This includes resolutions for the transfer of shares, the appointment and resignation of directors, updates to bank mandates, and necessary company filings.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
European Union
Privacy Policy - free legal template
This Privacy Policy template outlines how a company collects, uses, and shares user information, detailing practices for data obtained directly, automatically, and from third parties. It explains the legal bases for processing personal data, user rights (including those under GDPR), and the security measures implemented. The policy also addresses international data transfers and changes to the policy.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Germany
Term Sheet (Germany) by Seedsummit
This Term Sheet outlines the principal terms and conditions for a Series Seed financing round for a GmbH company. It details investment amounts, valuation, type of securities (preferred shares), employee participation programs, and key governance provisions. The document also covers preference rights, protective provisions, founder vesting, and share transfer rules.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Health and Safety Policy by EasyLegalDocs
This document outlines a company's Health and Safety Policy, detailing the duties and obligations of the company, its employees, contractors, and visitors to ensure a safe working environment. It covers company responsibilities like providing safe equipment and training, as well as worker responsibilities such as adhering to safety practices and reporting hazards.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
European Union
Data Protection Policy - Free Template for your Businesses
This document is a Data Protection Policy that outlines a company's commitment to safeguarding personal data and respecting individual privacy rights. It details the framework for collecting, processing, storing, and managing personal data in compliance with various global data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, PDPA, and the Privacy Act. The policy defines responsibilities for employees, contractors, and the Data Protection Officer, and covers data collection, processing, security, and data subject rights.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Safety Policy - Free Legal Template
This document outlines a company's Health and Safety Policy, detailing the responsibilities of the company, employees, contractors, and authorized visitors to maintain a safe working environment. It covers measures such as hazard removal, equipment maintenance, safety training, and the reporting of safety issues. The policy aims to ensure compliance with regulations and achieve a zero-accident environment.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Anti-Money Laundering Policy - Free Template for your Businesses
This document is an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy that outlines a company's commitment to preventing financial crimes, corruption, and irregularities. It defines money laundering, specifies the policy's scope and purpose, and details compliance procedures for identifying financers and reporting suspicious activities. The policy applies to all related entities, employees, directors, officers, contractors, and third parties working on behalf of the company.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Cell Phone Policy - Free Template for Businesses
This document outlines a company's cell phone policy, providing guidelines for the use of mobile devices during work hours. It emphasizes employee and visitor safety by prohibiting cell phone use in specific operational areas and while performing certain duties, while also allowing use in designated safe zones or for work-related emergencies. The policy applies to all employees, contractors, and visitors.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Acceptable Use Policies Github Hate Speech And Discrimination (GitHub)
This document outlines GitHub's policy against hate speech and discrimination on its platform. It defines what constitutes prohibited speech, including attacks based on various personal characteristics, and aims to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all users.
Updated 17 Oct 2025

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General Counsel · Technology & AI

15+ years as General Counsel to technology, cloud & AI companies

US

Juliana Calil

Juliana Calil

Principal Counsel · Technology & Entertainment

20+ years in-house at Google, Intel, Disney and Looker

US · BR

Adam Wardel

Adam Wardel

General Counsel, Data Privacy Officer & AI Advisor

12+ years leading legal & privacy for SaaS and AI companies

US · UK · CA · EU

John Hoffman

John Hoffman

Associate Director, Corporate Counsel · Life Sciences & Technology

20+ years in corporate counsel, incl. senior counsel at Certara

US

Richard Nohe

Richard Nohe

General Counsel · Telecom, Cloud & Data Centers

20+ years in-house, regional General Counsel at BT across 30+ countries

US

Joe Al-Khayat

Joe Al-Khayat

General Counsel · Technology & High-Growth Companies

Cross-jurisdictional M&A and SaaS contracting across the UK, US & Australia

UK · US · AU

Joshua Woo

Joshua Woo

Technology, AI & Privacy Counsel · APAC

Former Goldman Sachs Executive Director for AI, cybersecurity & privacy in APAC

SG · HK

Sahil Verma

Sahil Verma

International Business & Investment Lawyer

13+ years in business law, investment law & dispute resolution

AE

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Matthew Willis

CRO & General Counsel · SaaS

Former President of the ACC's 2,200-attorney Chicago Chapter · JD + Kellogg MBA

US

Mayowa Ogunrinola

Mayowa Ogunrinola

Legal Consultant · Fintech & AI Compliance

Regulatory strategy, AI governance & data protection for fintech and AI

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Rebecca Babbage

Rebecca Babbage

Legal Counsel · Financial Services, Corporate & Governance

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Paul J. Kuo

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Founder of Twelvestone General Counsel and Chairman of PayU's Supervisory Board

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