TL;DR: An investor agreement is a legal document that records the terms on which an investor puts money into a company: how much, at what valuation or conversion terms, what rights the investor gets, and what protections apply to both sides. In India in 2026 it most commonly takes one of four forms: a SAFE […]
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Oct
Oct
TL;DR: A Service Level Agreement (SLA) is a legally binding agreement that defines the level of service a provider commits to delivering, including measurable performance standards such as uptime, response times, resolution times, reporting obligations, and remedies if those standards are not met. A well-drafted SLA helps manage expectations, reduce disputes, improve accountability, and protect […]
TL;DR: A consultancy agreement is a legally binding contract between a client and an independent consultant that defines the scope of work, payment terms, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality obligations, and the all-important separation from an employment relationship. In India, it is governed primarily by the Indian Contract Act, 1872. A poorly drafted consultancy agreement can […]
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Jul
Jul
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 […]
06
Jul
Jul
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
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 […]