16 documents in Startups (US)

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SAFE: Valuation Cap, No Discount (US) by Y Combinator
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.
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Employment Agreement (US) by OLL
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.
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SAFE: Discount, no Valuation Cap (US) by Y Combinator
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.
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Professional Services Agreement by Common Paper
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.
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Independent Contractor Agreement by Common Paper
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.
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Partnership Agreement by Common Paper
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.
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Equity Agreement for Service (EASE Agreement) by Founder Institute
The Founder Institute Equity Agreement for Service (EASE) is designed to formalize equity-based compensation for consultants and service providers supporting early-stage startups, ensuring clear terms around services, vesting, and ownership. It is part of the Founder Institute’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.
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Letter of Intent by Common Paper
The Common Paper Letter of Intent (LOI) governs the initial expression of intent between a provider and customer, setting a non-binding framework for negotiations while binding the parties on confidentiality. It is part of Common Paper’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.
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Privacy Policy by Mozilla
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.
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Mutual NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)
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.