SAFEs for Startups
A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is an early-stage investment agreement that allows startups to raise capital without issuing...
STARTUP STOCK OPTIONS
Stock options are a form of compensation that companies offer to their employees. They give employees the right to purchase company stock...
STARTUP CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS
| There are general applications of these kinds of contractual clauses and there are specific versions or variations of the same....
ISSUING TAX-COMPLIANT STOCK OPTIONS: 409A
The safe harbor provisions of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code provide a method for companies to avoid penalties related to the...
END-USER LICENSING; BREACH OF.
A breach of an end-user licensing agreement (EULA) occurs when a user fails to comply with the terms and conditions outlined in the...
STEPS TO CONVERT A CA CORP INTO A DE CORP
A statutory merger of a California corporation into a Delaware corporation typically involves the following steps: Prepare and approve...
NON-COMPETITION
Non-competition agreements, also known as non-compete clauses or covenants not to compete, are legal agreements that prohibit an...
WEBSITE TERMS OF USE FOR TECH STARTUPS
Website terms of use, also known as terms of service or terms and conditions, are legal agreements that govern the use of a website by...
STEPS TO INCORPORATE A DELAWARE CORP.
Incorporating a corporation in Delaware typically involves the following steps: Choose a unique name for your corporation. The name must...
U.S. TRADEMARKS
Trademarking is the process of protecting a brand, logo, or name through legal means. In the United States, trademark protection is...
GDPR & PRIVACY FOR U.S. SITES
As the world becomes increasingly connected through the internet, the protection of personal data has become a crucial issue for website...
HOW DELAWARE FRANCHISE TAXES WORK
Paying, calculating, and planning for Delaware Corporation franchise taxes. No matter what your franchise tax bill says, you probably...
STARTUP EQUITY COMPENSATION: BASICS
Learn about the basics of equity, stocks, ownership, options, and compensation Compensation: in general. Your compensation is everything...
