Business Forms

Use this easy-to-use template to write a Construction Agreement for a residential building project in the United States.

• After the plans are approved by an architect, the home owner will pay 90% of the agreed contract price, and the 10% retainage will be paid upon issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
• The contractor will supply all labor and materials necessary to complete the construction project.
• The contractor must carry adequate liability insurance during the construction.
• The contractor must provide the names of all subcontractors to the owner.
• A signed change order is required for any alterations to the plans.
• The property owner agrees that extras will be billed at actual cost plus a percentage markup.

You can easily modify this USA Residential Construction Agreement to add state-specific provisions for your State.

Indie filmmakers have a lot to do. Writing deal memos for your crew will be much easier with this template for U.S. movies and TV productions.

• The employee is responsible for remitting his/her own income taxes and payroll remittances, but the production company will remit the employee's union dues.
• The employee must complete the required Form I-9 and comply with immigration verification employment eligibility provisions.
• The employee's services will be rendered exclusively to the production company during the period of employment.
• The production company is not responsible for damage or theft of personal items unless they are covered by insurance under a kit rental agreement.
• Screen credit is at the discretion of the producers.
• The parties agree to binding AFMA arbitration in the event of a dispute.

Don't let the paperwork bog you down. Buy and download this USA Crew Deal Memo for Movie or TV Production template, and see how much easier preparing those employment contracts can be.

Appoint a curator to rehabilitate, restore and maintain an historic property in the USA with this template Curatorship Gift Agreement.

• The curator will donate an irrevocable gift of sufficient funds, labor and services to restore, rehabilitate and renovate the historic structure(s). The curator's services will be provided without charge and will be performed continuously throughout the term of the Agreement.
• When the original restoration and rehabilitation work is completed, the curator will continue to maintain the premises and to restore, repair and rehabilitate the structures as necessary.
• The curator will open the premises to the public at various times throughout the year once the original restoration work is completed.
• It is the curator's intent that the gift will be effective regardless of the tax consequences. Any tax liability arising from the curatorship will be solely the responsibility of the curator.
• The curatorship will continue in effect during the lifetime of the curator. However, either party may terminate the curatorship by providing written notice to the other party.

The Curatorship Gift Agreement can be used to preserve historical sites anywhere in the United States.

Lease an historic building in the USA to a resident curator with this Curatorship Lease.

• The curator will live in the property while performing restoration, rehabilitation and repair work on the structure.
• The curator (tenant) will live in the property for an annual rent of $1.00, in exchange for his/her restoration work on the building(s).
• The tenant accepts the property on an 'as is' basis, and will not occupy the premises until a lead free or risk reduction certificate has been obtained.
• The tenant is responsible for maintaining adequate loss ⁄ liability insurance, all risk or fire and extended coverage insurance covering all improvements and personal property, and workers compensation insurance (if applicable).
• The tenant must get the landlord's written consent before making any alteration or improvement, except for pre-approved improvements and repairs listed in the Lease.
• The tenant acknowledges that certain toxic or harmful substances may be present as a result of the restoration work, and accepts sole responsibility for mitigating all harmful and toxic substances on the premises.
• The tenant has no authority to encumber the premises or do anything which would result in a lien being placed on the premises.
• The tenant is responsible for maintaining both structural and nonstructural parts of the premises.

The USA Curatorship Lease is available as a Microsoft Word download which is fully editable to fit your circumstances.

Prepare a Data Disaster Recovery Agreement for your customers with this comprehensive template for USA based businesses.

• The disaster recovery company will provide professional data recovery and restoration services to the customer.
• The customer will have access to backup facilities for recovery operations.
• Priority of use of facilities following multiple disasters.
• Access to and use of the facility for testing disaster procedures.
• Confidentiality provisions to protect against disclosure of the customer's sensitive data.

Create an employee manual for new and existing employees with this Employment Manual for US businesses. This is a comprehensive template which contains standard sections covering:

• the company's equal employment opportunity policy,
• an employee orientation program,
• job postings within the company,
• accommodations made for disabled employees,
• classifications of employment,
• regular and overtime pay procedures,
• performance reviews,
• vacations, holidays, personal days, sick days and leaves of absence,
• employee benefits and assistance programs,
• standards and guidelines for appearance, demeanor and conduct of employees,
• complaint resolution,
• drug-free and violence-free workplace environment.

This USA Employment Manual is available in MS Word format. If you need a different format, we'll be happy to convert it for you.

Set up your distributor network across various states by appointing exclusive distributors within defined territories under the terms of this Distributor Agreement.

• The distributor has exclusive rights to the territory set out in the Agreement, and non-exclusive distribution rights to specified areas outside the primary territory.
• The distributor must meet certain performance requirements and must comply with all licensing and other laws in the territory.
• If the distributor fails to meet its contractual obligations, the supplier has the right to take over the territory.
• Buy the form once, use it as often as you require.

You can use this Distributor Agreement template across all 50 states. Buy it, download it, and it's yours to use as often as you like.

Get this model Franchise Agreement to sign up new franchisees for your pasta restaurant franchises.

• The franchisee will find a location for the restaurant, but the location must be approved by the franchisor.
• The franchisee will pay a weekly franchise fee to the franchisor.
• The franchisor will offer a training program to the franchisee's employees prior to opening, and provide additional training at an additional cost to the franchisee.
• The franchisee will not sell any food products not approved by the franchisor, and will use the franchisor's brand names for menu items and any other products sold from the restaurant.
• The franchisee has the option to renew the Franchise Agreement for several additional terms.

The USA Pasta Restaurant Franchise Agreement is a downloadable template which can be easily customized to fit your business model.

Use this customizable Franchise Agreement to sign up a franchisee for a sports team in the United States.

• The franchisee agrees to use all marketing and promotional items required by the franchisor.
• The franchisor shall provide initial training and additional assistance in setting up the sports team franchise.
• The franchisee shall pay a continuing annual royalty fee to the franchisor, calculated as a percentage of gross revenues from the team.
• The initial term of the agreement is ten years, with an option to renew for another term of ten years.

Sports franchises can be tremendously successful. Get off to a good start by downloading this Franchise Agreement template.

FTC regulations require franchisors in the United States to provide all regional franchisor applicants with this Franchise Disclosure Document, so that the applicant can evaluate the business opportunity based on the following information:

• the franchisor's corporate structure and history,
• the business experience of the principals of the franchisor,
• any current or potential litigation involving the franchisor,
• regional franchise fees and other fees to be paid by the regional franchisor,
• restrictions on sources of products and services, and restrictions on what the regional franchisor may sell,
• the regional franchisor's obligations,
• assistance and training programs offered by the franchisor,
• trademarks, patents, copyrights and proprietary information of the franchisor,
• provisions for renewal, transfer and termination,
• dispute resolution,
• financial statements and information.

The USA Franchise Disclosure Document for Regional Franchisors template includes a list of addenda for State-specific requirements. Purchase and download your copy now.