Startups (US)

This document is a **Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE)**, a standard instrument used by startups to raise capital from investors. It allows an investor to provide immediate funding in exchange for the right to receive equity in the future, typically during a priced financing round or a company exit, based on a specific valuation cap without a discount rate.

The Y Combinator SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (US) is designed to let startups raise early capital by granting investors the right to future equity at a capped valuation, without offering any additional discount at conversion. Unlike other SAFEs, this version excludes the percentage discount mechanism (which normally gives investors shares at a reduced price), relying only on the valuation cap to protect investors. It is part of Y Combinator’s widely adopted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard financing documents.

The Y Combinator SAFE: Discount, No Valuation Cap (US) governs how investor funds convert into equity by applying a set discount to the price of future preferred shares, without using a valuation cap. It ensures that the investor receives shares at a discounted price in the next equity financing, or a comparable return in the event of a liquidity or dissolution event. This SAFE is part of Y Combinator’s library of open, lawyer-vetted standard financing documents widely used in U.S. startup funding.

The Common Paper Term Sheet is a plain-language template for early-stage financings, organizing key economics and governance terms into a clear framework that simplifies negotiation. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

This Employment Agreement outlines the terms and conditions of employment between an employer and an employee based in US. It covers key aspects such as position, compensation (salary or hourly), benefits, work location, confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, and restrictive covenants like non-solicitation and is created by OLL's team of legal experts.

The Common Paper Professional Services Agreement (PSA) is a plain-language, highly structured contract for engaging professional services – for single or multi-project engagements, with or without deliverables. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

The Common Paper Independent Contractor Agreement is designed for work relationships outside of traditional employment, ensuring that services are delivered on agreed terms while protecting both sides on confidentiality, ownership, and liability. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

This template is an independent contractor agreement used to engage external talent for specific services. It includes a statement of work to define project details, rates, and timelines, while establishing key legal protections such as intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, and non-solicitation clauses.

The Common Paper Professional Services Agreement (PSA) is a plain-language, highly structured contract for engaging professional services – for single or multi-project engagements, with or without deliverables. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

This template is a mutual non-disclosure agreement designed for two parties to share confidential information while ensuring its protection. It includes a cover page for key terms like purpose and governing law, followed by standard clauses covering permitted uses, exceptions, and the duration of confidentiality obligations.

The Common Paper Software License Agreement with AI Addendum is a structured, plain-language contract for licensing software that includes artificial intelligence capabilities, with the AI Addendum providing clear terms for AI use, training, and governance. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

The Common Paper Term Sheet is a plain-language template for early-stage financings, organizing key economics and governance terms into a clear framework that simplifies negotiation. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

The Mozilla Privacy Policy is a general, organisation-wide privacy statement that explains how Mozilla collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data across its products and services. It is an official policy from Mozilla, a globally trusted open-source organisation, providing authoritative guidance for lawful data handling, transparency, and user privacy.

The Mozilla Acceptable Use Policy sets rules for using Mozilla services, prohibiting illegal, harmful, deceptive, or abusive activity, as well as privacy violations and intellectual property infringement. It is an official policy of a widely trusted open-source organisation, used to enforce safe and lawful use of its products and services.

The GitHub Community Guidelines outline expectations for respectful, inclusive, and constructive collaboration on the platform, offering tools for moderation and conflict resolution. They complement GitHub’s Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policies, forming part of GitHub’s trusted, transparent governance framework for millions of developers worldwide.

Basecamp's Terms of Service sets the rules for using products like Basecamp and HEY, covering account responsibilities, payments, cancellations, security, privacy, copyright, and liability. Users are responsible for account security and content, and agree not to misuse the services.

This Employment Agreement outlines the terms and conditions of employment between an employer and an employee based in US. It covers key aspects such as position, compensation (salary or hourly), benefits, work location, confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, and restrictive covenants like non-solicitation and is created by OLL's team of legal experts.

This document is a **Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE)**, a standard instrument used by startups to raise capital from investors. It allows an investor to provide immediate funding in exchange for the right to receive equity in the future, typically during a priced financing round or a company exit, based on a specific valuation cap without a discount rate.

The Y Combinator SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (US) is designed to let startups raise early capital by granting investors the right to future equity at a capped valuation, without offering any additional discount at conversion. Unlike other SAFEs, this version excludes the percentage discount mechanism (which normally gives investors shares at a reduced price), relying only on the valuation cap to protect investors. It is part of Y Combinator’s widely adopted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard financing documents.

The Y Combinator SAFE: Discount, No Valuation Cap (US) governs how investor funds convert into equity by applying a set discount to the price of future preferred shares, without using a valuation cap. It ensures that the investor receives shares at a discounted price in the next equity financing, or a comparable return in the event of a liquidity or dissolution event. This SAFE is part of Y Combinator’s library of open, lawyer-vetted standard financing documents widely used in U.S. startup funding.

The Common Paper Professional Services Agreement (PSA) is a plain-language, highly structured contract for engaging professional services – for single or multi-project engagements, with or without deliverables. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

The Mozilla Privacy Policy is a general, organisation-wide privacy statement that explains how Mozilla collects, uses, shares, and protects personal data across its products and services. It is an official policy from Mozilla, a globally trusted open-source organisation, providing authoritative guidance for lawful data handling, transparency, and user privacy.

The Common Paper Independent Contractor Agreement is designed for work relationships outside of traditional employment, ensuring that services are delivered on agreed terms while protecting both sides on confidentiality, ownership, and liability. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

This template is a mutual non-disclosure agreement designed for two parties to share confidential information while ensuring its protection. It includes a cover page for key terms like purpose and governing law, followed by standard clauses covering permitted uses, exceptions, and the duration of confidentiality obligations.

This template is an independent contractor agreement used to engage external talent for specific services. It includes a statement of work to define project details, rates, and timelines, while establishing key legal protections such as intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, and non-solicitation clauses.

The Common Paper Software License Agreement with AI Addendum is a structured, plain-language contract for licensing software that includes artificial intelligence capabilities, with the AI Addendum providing clear terms for AI use, training, and governance. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

The Common Paper Term Sheet is a plain-language template for early-stage financings, organizing key economics and governance terms into a clear framework that simplifies negotiation. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

The Common Paper Partnership Agreement is a plain-language, structured contract for referral, reseller, or co-marketing relationships defining roles, revenue sharing, and joint obligations between partners. It is part of CommonPaper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.