{"id":50,"date":"2018-07-16T11:14:59","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T11:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epiksolution.org\/startup-company\/blog\/?p=50"},"modified":"2019-08-13T05:47:39","modified_gmt":"2019-08-13T05:47:39","slug":"important-contracts-for-startups-in-silicon-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startupcompanycounsel.com\/blog\/important-contracts-for-startups-in-silicon-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Contracts for Startups in Silicon Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Startups in Silicon Valley are just like startups anywhere else \u2014 they depend on strong relationships with investors, employees, and others to get off the ground and expand. Where do legal contracts come into the mix? The best way to safeguard your startup and ensure long-term success as the business grows and evolves is to formalize those relationships with legal contracts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which Contracts Apply to My Startup?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not surprisingly, some contracts only apply to certain kinds of startups offering specific kinds of services, but there are quite a few contracts that apply \u00a0to most startups. It is always a good idea for startup ventures to hire legal counsel to help ensure that they are covering their bases, both internally and externally. Here\u2019s an overview of the most common contracts startups should consider critical to their survival and success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview of Common Contracts for Startups<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"about_listing_div\">\n<li>Founders\u2019 Agreement: A Founders\u2019 Agreement is a contract that governs the business relationships between a company\u2019s founding members, i.e the founders of the company, and the company. This contract outlines each founder\u2019s rights, responsibilities, and liabilities, and protects each founding member\u2019s interests as the company moves forward. A good Founders\u2019 Agreement formalizes the founding members\u2019 goals and interests in the company, formalizes the company\u2019s basic structure, and outlines the ways the founders will work together to grow the venture.<\/li>\n<li>Confidentiality Agreements\/NDAs: A Confidentiality Agreement (also called a <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/wex\/nondisclosure_agreement\">Non-Disclosure Agreement<\/a><\/u> or NDA) is a contract between an employer and its employees to protect confidentiality and information on both sides. A good Confidentiality Agreement\/NDA encompasses security policies, intellectual property, trade secrets , and confidential information.<\/li>\n<li>Employment Agreements and Consulting Agreements: There are many types of employment agreements tailored to suit the structure of your startup, but they all govern the relationship between employer and employee and make the terms of that agreement enforceable. Good <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.upenn.edu\/clinic\/entrepreneurship\/startupkit\/employment-law-kit.pdf\">Employment Agreements<\/a><\/u> also deal with issues of intellectual property and NDAs. Whether you\u2019re employing full-time salaried staff, independent contractors or consultants, it\u2019s critical to have proper Employment Agreements in place to protect all parties involved.<\/li>\n<li>Website \u2013 Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: A Website Terms of Use Agreement governs the relationship between your website and the people who visit and use it. 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