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Startup Founders Agreement Template (1)
Between:
[Name of Founder 1]
[Founder 1’s ID]
[Founder 1’s Address]
[Founder 1’s Phone]
[Founder 1’s Email]
And:
[Name of Founder 2]
[Founder 2’s ID]
[Founder 2’s Address]
[Founder 2’s Phone]
[Founder 2’s Email]
Introduction:
This document formalizes the agreement between the founders of [Startup Name], established on [Contract Start Date] for creating and managing a startup focused on [Startup Purpose].
Clause 1: Roles and Responsibilities
The Founders agree to undertake the following roles: [Specify roles and responsibilities for each founder].
Clause 2: Equity Distribution
Equity will be distributed as follows: [Specify percentage of equity ownership for each founder].
Clause 3: Decision-Making Process
The Founders shall make decisions collectively and agree on a voting mechanism which includes: [Specify decision-making process].
Clause 4: Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive company information and trade secrets.
Clause 5: Termination of Agreement
This agreement may be terminated under the following circumstances: [Specify termination conditions].
Clause 6: Dispute Resolution
In case of disputes, the Founders agree to seek resolution through mediation and, if unsuccessful, through arbitration in [Jurisdiction].
Clause 7: Governing Law
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of [Governing Jurisdiction].
Signed in [City], [Date].
Sincerely,
[Signature of Founder 1]
[Name of Founder 1]
[Signature of Founder 2]
[Name of Founder 2]
Startup Founders Agreement Template (2)
Between:
[Name of Founder 1]
[Founder 1’s ID]
[Founder 1’s Address]
[Founder 1’s Phone]
[Founder 1’s Email]
And:
[Name of Founder 2]
[Founder 2’s ID]
[Founder 2’s Address]
[Founder 2’s Phone]
[Founder 2’s Email]
Introduction:
This agreement defines the terms under which the founders of [Startup Name] will operate and govern their business entities starting from [Contract Start Date].
Clause 1: Contributions
Each Founder agrees to contribute the following: [Detail financial, intellectual, or material contributions of each founder].
Clause 2: Vesting Schedule
Equity vested over a period of [Vesting Period] with the following terms: [Specify vesting schedule and conditions].
Clause 3: Intellectual Property
All intellectual property created will be owned by the company, and each founder agrees to assign rights to the company for any IP developed during the term of this agreement.
Clause 4: Non-Compete Clause
Founders agree not to engage in business activities that compete with [Startup Name] during the term of this agreement and for [Specify Duration] thereafter.
Clause 5: Indemnification
Founders agree to indemnify each other against any claims that arise from their own acts or omissions related to the business.
Clause 6: Miscellaneous Provisions
This section will include any additional terms that the Founders deem necessary to ensure a fair and operational agreement.
Signed in [City], [Date].
Sincerely,
[Signature of Founder 1]
[Name of Founder 1]
[Signature of Founder 2]
[Name of Founder 2]

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Startup Founders Agreement Template

1. Founder Information




2. Company Information


3. Ownership Structure

4. Roles and Responsibilities

5. Vesting Schedule

6. Decision-Making Process

7. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

8. Non-Compete Agreement

9. Termination Conditions

10. Dispute Resolution

11. Signatures and Acceptance

12. Declaration and Signatures



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