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Complete starting-point contracts for England & Wales, Germany, France, India, and Scotland — ready to download as DOCX and adapt for your deal.

These templates are general starting points and are not legal advice. Always have them reviewed by a qualified solicitor before signing or sending to another party.

Confidentiality

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NDA

Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement

A balanced mutual NDA for two parties exploring a business relationship. Covers the definition of confidential information, permitted use, exclusions, compelled disclosure, return and destruction, and a three-year post-termination tail.

Professional Services

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Services Agreement

Professional Services Agreement

A complete consultancy agreement covering scope of services, fees and payment, IP ownership, confidentiality, data protection, limitation of liability, and termination. Includes Schedule 1 placeholders for project details.

Retainer Letter

Retainer Letter (England & Wales)

A retainer letter for ongoing professional advisory services, governed by English law. Covers scope of retained services, monthly retainer fee, invoicing, intellectual property, confidentiality, and termination.

Technology

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SaaS Agreement

SaaS Subscription Agreement

A complete software-as-a-service subscription agreement covering access rights, acceptable use, subscription fees, support, customer data, data processing, IP, warranties, liability cap, and auto-renewing term.

Software Dev

Software Development Agreement (England & Wales)

A bespoke software development agreement governed by English law. Covers specification, development milestones, acceptance testing, IP ownership, source-code escrow, warranties, and limitation of liability.

Freelance & Contractors

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Freelance Contract

Freelance Engagement Letter

A concise engagement letter for self-employed freelancers. Covers scope, fees, expenses, IP ownership, confidentiality, self-employed status, tax responsibility, and termination.

Intellectual Property

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IP Assignment

IP Assignment Agreement

A deed of assignment transferring all intellectual property rights in specified assets from an assignor to an assignee in exchange for agreed consideration. Covers warranties, further assurance, and moral rights waiver.

Licence Agreement

IP Licence Agreement (England & Wales)

An intellectual property licence agreement governed by English law. Covers grant of exclusive or non-exclusive licence, scope of use, royalties, sublicensing, warranties, audit rights, and termination.

Data Protection

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DPA

Data Processing Agreement (England & Wales)

A standalone data processing agreement (DPA) compliant with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Establishes the controller–processor relationship, processing instructions, security obligations, sub-processor controls, and data-subject rights assistance.

Commercial

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Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent (England & Wales)

A non-binding letter of intent (heads of terms) governed by English law, recording the commercial parameters of a proposed transaction. Certain provisions — confidentiality, exclusivity, and costs — are expressly stated as legally binding.

Agency Agreement

Commercial Agency Agreement (England & Wales)

A commercial agency agreement governed by English law and the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993. Covers appointment, territory, commission, principal's duties, termination compensation, and post-term restrictions.

B2B Terms

B2B Terms & Conditions (England & Wales)

Standard B2B terms and conditions for the supply of goods or services, governed by English law. Covers order, price, payment, delivery, title, warranties, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution.

MOU

Memorandum of Understanding (E&W)

Non-binding heads of agreement recording the shared understanding and intentions of parties exploring a commercial collaboration, joint venture, or partnership under English law.

Corporate

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Shareholders Agreement

Shareholders Agreement (England & Wales)

A shareholders agreement for a private limited company, governed by English law and the Companies Act 2006. Covers governance, reserved matters, share transfers (pre-emption rights, drag and tag), dividends, deadlock, and non-compete obligations.

Disputes

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Cease & Desist

Cease & Desist Letter (England & Wales)

A formal cease and desist letter governed by English law. Suitable for IP infringement, defamation, breach of contract, or misuse of confidential information. Sets out the alleged wrongdoing, the legal basis, and demands made, with a deadline for compliance.

Letter of Demand

Letter of Demand (E&W)

Formal pre-action letter demanding payment of a debt or damages under English law, compliant with the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims and the Practice Direction on Pre-Action Conduct.

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