TL;DR: Yes. A contract in India is legally valid even if it is not on stamp paper. Stamping is a tax requirement, not a condition of validity. A contract’s validity depends on the Indian Contract Act, 1872, offer, acceptance, consideration, free consent, competent parties, and a lawful object, none of which mention stamp paper. What […]
Category Archives: Contracts & Agreements
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TL;DR: A Collaboration Agreement is a legally binding contract that enables two or more independent businesses or individuals to work together on a specific project without creating a partnership or a new legal entity. It clearly defines each party’s contributions, responsibilities, ownership of intellectual property, revenue sharing, confidentiality, liability, dispute resolution, and exit procedures, helping […]
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TL;DR: An agency agreement is a contract between a principal and an agent, setting out the agent’s authority to act on the principal’s behalf and the duties, compensation, and limits that come with it. Without one, the law still treats the agent’s authorised acts as binding on the principal, which is exactly why getting the […]
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May
TL;DR: A Shareholder’s Agreement does more than regulate share ownership. It establishes how shareholders make decisions, resolve disputes, protect intellectual property, transfer shares, raise investment, and exit the business. Without a well-drafted agreement, companies may face governance disputes, fundraising delays, and uncertainty over ownership rights. A modern Shareholder’s Agreements should also address founder vesting, future […]
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TL;DR: Terms and Conditions are more than a standard legal document. They establish the contractual relationship between your business and its users, define acceptable use, protect your intellectual property, limit liability, and provide a framework for resolving disputes. Without properly drafted and enforceable Terms, businesses may struggle to remove abusive users, protect their platform, or […]