18 documents in Startups (UK)

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One-Way Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by GOV.UK
The GOV.UK One-Way Non-Disclosure Agreement is a plain-language confidentiality contract where only the recipient agrees to keep the discloser’s information secret and use it solely for a defined purpose. It helps individuals and businesses in the UK protect innovations, ideas, and sensitive data in early discussions and is part of OLL's lawyer-vetted template library.
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Employment Contract (UK) - Full Time
This written statement forms part of an employee's contract as a model document for employers to comply with the UK Employment Rights Act 1996. It provides a summary for a full-time (junior to mid-level) employee of their main employment terms and statutory particulars such as pay, hours, holidays, and notice periods. This template has been created based on the Acas document and amended for a full-time employee.
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Employment Contract (UK) - Senior Employee
This Written Statement of Employment Particulars is a UK-compliant document that sets out all legally required terms of employment for a senior employee, including pay, duties, hours, benefits, leave, IP ownership, confidentiality, notice periods and post-termination restrictions. It provides clear, enforceable employment terms for both parties, ensures compliance with the Employment Rights Act 1996, and adds senior-level protections such as bonus eligibility, enhanced duties, restrictive covenants and garden leave. This template has been created based on documents from sources such as Acas.
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Term Sheet (UK) by Seedsummit
This template is a term sheet for a **Series Seed** equity funding round, outlining the primary commercial and legal terms for institutional or venture capital investment. It covers essential aspects such as valuation, liquidation preferences, board composition, and founder vesting schedules to facilitate negotiations before drafting definitive investment documents.
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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.
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Executive Service Agreement (UK) by Seedsummit
The Seedsummit Executive Service Agreement is a comprehensive service agreement between a company registered in England and Wales and a senior executive. The agreement details the rights and obligations of parties, covering key terms such as job and duties, remuneration, holiday entitlement, termination, confidentiality, and intellectual property, providing the company with protections such as non-solicitation and non-compete provisions.
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Settlement Agreement (UK) (Acas)
This Settlement Agreement is a template designed for an employer and an employee to formally terminate employment. Its primary purpose is to settle any existing or potential claims the employee may have against the employer, often without an admission of liability. The document includes provisions for the termination date, final payments, withdrawal of legal proceedings, confidentiality, and the requirement for independent legal advice.
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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.
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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.
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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.