Free Startup Legal Templates (UK)

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Term Sheet (UK) by Seedsummit
This term sheet outlines the key provisions for a **Series Seed** equity funding round between a company, its founders, and venture capital investors. It covers investment structure, liquidation preferences, and governance rights, serving as a non-binding framework for definitive deal documentation.
Updated 19 Aug 2026
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Founder Advisor Standard Template (FAST) by Founder Institute
This document is a standard agreement for startup founders to formalize their relationship with an advisor. It covers essential terms such as **equity-based compensation**, confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, and the specific advisory services to be provided based on the company's growth stage.
Updated 18 May 2026
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Term Sheet (UK) by Seedsummit
The Seedsummit Seed Share Term Sheet outlines key terms for an early-stage equity financing round under UK law, covering valuation, liquidation preferences, investor rights, founder vesting, and governance. It provides a model structure for venture capital investment using Series Seed preferred shares, reflecting BVCA-standard provisions and typical UK market practice.
Updated 30 Jan 2026
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Advanced Subscription Agreement (UK) by Seedsummit
This Advance Subscription Agreement (ASA) allows a company to secure investment funds before its valuation is finalized. Investors provide capital in exchange for equity (shares) that will be issued at a future date, typically upon the company's next priced funding round, a sale, or a listing. It is distinct from a loan, as it does not accrue interest and is not repayable.
Updated 17 Oct 2025

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Employment Contract (UK) - Senior Employee
This template provides the required 'particulars' of employment for senior personnel in the UK under the Employment Rights Act 1996. It includes specific provisions for **strategic leadership responsibilities**, discretionary bonus schemes, and post-termination restrictive covenants.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
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Employment Contract (UK) - Full Time
This employment contract provides the required statutory particulars for full-time staff under the **Employment Rights Act 1996**. It covers essential terms including pay, working hours, place of work, and notice periods for UK-based employees.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
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Settlement Agreement (UK) (Acas)
This settlement agreement facilitates the legal termination of employment by mutual consent under **UK employment law**. It provides for a settlement payment to the Employee in exchange for waiving specific legal claims against the Employer, while ensuring compliance with Acas guidelines.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
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Executive Service Agreement (UK) by Seedsummit
This executive service agreement establishes the terms of employment for a high-level executive or company director within a UK-based firm. It defines key obligations regarding director duties, intellectual property ownership, and restrictive covenants such as non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.
Updated 13 Aug 2026

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Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by GOV.UK
The GOV.UK Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement is a plain-language contract that allows two parties to exchange confidential information on a protected, equal basis. It is part of OLL's lawyer-vetted template library.
Updated 17 Jun 2026
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One-Way Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by GOV.UK
This is a standard one-way non-disclosure agreement (NDA) designed for individuals or companies to protect sensitive information when sharing ideas, inventions, or business concepts with a third party. It is structured as a **deed** to ensure legal enforceability and includes specific provisions for the return of information and the protection of intellectual property rights.
Updated 17 Apr 2026
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Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by GOV.UK
This mutual non-disclosure agreement provides a straightforward framework for two parties to exchange confidential information safely. It is designed to protect ideas and sensitive data when exploring potential collaborations, joint ventures, or new product developments.
Updated 30 Mar 2026
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Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by GOV.UK
The GOV.UK Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement is a plain-language contract that allows two parties to exchange confidential information on a protected, equal basis. It is provided by the UK government as a practical template for early-stage commercial or technical discussions.
Updated 16 Dec 2025

Policies

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Hiring and Recruitment Policy (UK) by Study Academy
Recruitment and Hiring Policy sets out fair, merit-based recruitment, equal-opportunity principles, blind application review, background checks, confidentiality and annual policy review. Developed by the Study Academy hiring team, specialists in accredited UK workplace training and compliance.
Updated 28 Nov 2025
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Customer Care Policy (UK) by Study Academy
Customer Care Policy outlines responsive, inclusive and solution-focused standards across all customer channels, including fair treatment, reasonable adjustments, first-contact resolution, plain British English communication and protected handling of consumer data. Developed by the Study Academy Customer Experience & Accessibility training team, specialists in accredited UK compliance education and service-quality frameworks.
Updated 28 Nov 2025
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Code of Ethics (UK) by Study Academy
Code of Ethics sets out mandatory principles for honesty, fairness, confidentiality, intellectual-property respect, conflict-of-interest disclosure and zero tolerance for bribery, corruption, discrimination, harassment and bullying. Developed by Study Academy, a UK-based training provider delivering accredited compliance and workplace-skills education.
Updated 28 Nov 2025

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Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by GOV.UK
This mutual non-disclosure agreement (NDA) protects confidential information shared between two parties for a specific project or discussion. It establishes legal obligations for both the **Recipient** and the **Disclosing Party** to maintain secrecy and restrict information use to a defined Purpose.
Updated 19 Aug 2026
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One-Way Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by GOV.UK
This non-disclosure agreement protects ideas or inventions shared by one party for a specific project or conceptual discussion. It is executed as a **deed** to ensure legal enforceability without requiring a formal exchange of value between the discloser and recipient.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
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Founder Advisor Standard Template (FAST) by Founder Institute
This agreement establishes a formal relationship between a startup company and an advisor, providing equity-based compensation in exchange for mentorship and strategic services. It includes standardized equity percentages based on the company's development stage and the advisor's commitment level.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
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Founder Collaboration Agreement (UK) by Seedsummit
This template outlines the initial collaboration between founders working on a business concept before formal company registration. It includes provisions for **intellectual property assignment**, share ownership distribution, and confidentiality obligations.
Updated 13 Aug 2026

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