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Founders Agreement Template with AI Customization

Protect your startup with a professional Founders Agreement that clarifies equity, vesting schedules, and decision-making rights through AI-driven drafting.

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What's inside

Sections, vetted by counsel

01

Equity Distribution

Defines the initial ownership percentages for each founding member of the startup.

02

Vesting Schedules

Outlines the timeline for earning shares, including cliff periods and acceleration triggers.

03

IP Assignment

Ensures all intellectual property created for the business is legally owned by the company entity.

04

Roles & Governance

Specifies job titles, day-to-day responsibilities, and how major voting decisions are handled.

05

Exit & Buyback

Details what happens to shares if a founder leaves the company voluntarily or is terminated.

How it works

From prompt to contract in 3 steps

1

Input Your Vision

Provide your startup's name, founder details, and equity split to our AI editor.

2

AI Customization

Our AI drafts a tailored agreement, highlighting every specific change with tracked changes.

3

Review and Export

Review the legal language, finalize the terms, and export to a professional Word-grade DOCX.

About

A Founders Agreement is a foundational legal document that outlines the roles, responsibilities, and equity ownership of each co-founder in a startup. It is designed to prevent future disputes by clearly defining how decisions are made, how equity vests over time, and what happens if a founder decides to leave the company. By establishing these rules early, founders protect the long-term stability of their business and ensure that all intellectual property is correctly assigned to the entity. This document is essential for any multi-founder team before significant capital is raised or products are launched, providing a roadmap for corporate governance and conflict resolution.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this agreement legally binding?
Yes, once signed by all founders, this agreement serves as a legally binding contract governing the relationship between the parties.
Can I change the vesting schedule?
Absolutely. Our AI editor allows you to adjust the cliff period, total vesting duration, and acceleration terms to fit your needs.
Does this include IP protection?
Yes, the template includes a standard intellectual property assignment clause to ensure the company owns its core assets.
Can I export this to Microsoft Word?
Yes, all templates on ContractMaker.ai are exported as high-quality DOCX files with formatting preserved.
Do I need a lawyer to review this?
While our AI provides professional-grade drafts, we always recommend having a qualified attorney review your final document for your specific jurisdiction.

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2. LEASE TERMINATION
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3. REASON FOR VACATING
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4. SECURITY DEPOSIT RETURN
I/we request that the security deposit of $[DEPOSIT AMOUNT] be returned in full to the following forwarding address within the timeframe required by law: Forwarding Address: [NEW MAILING ADDRESS]
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STATE OF [STATE/PROVINCE] COUNTY OF [COUNTY]
1. IDENTIFICATION OF AFFIANT
I, [FULL LEGAL NAME], residing at [FULL ADDRESS], being of legal age and sound mind, do hereby solemnly swear and affirm under penalty of perjury that the following statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
2. PURPOSE OF AFFIDAVIT
This Affidavit is executed for the purpose of [DESCRIBE PURPOSE, E.G., VERIFYING RESIDENCY, DECLARING IDENTITY, OR WITNESSING AN EVENT].
3. STATEMENT OF FACTS
I hereby attest to the following facts and circumstances:
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The facts stated in this Affidavit are within my personal knowledge and are true. I have not omitted any material facts that would make this statement misleading or inaccurate.
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I am competent to testify to the matters stated herein and have full legal capacity to execute
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