Ontario Sweat Equity Agreement
Overview of Document
This downloadable Sweat Equity Agreement template is designed for Ontario businesses seeking to engage a third party who will provide services in exchange for company shares.
Service Arrangement with Independent Contractor
Under this agreement, an independent contractor is offered the opportunity to acquire shares in the company in return for the performance of specified services. No monetary fee will be paid for these services; however, the contractor will be reimbursed for any expenses that are pre-approved by the company.
Share Option and Vesting Conditions
The contractor receives an option to purchase company shares. This share option will vest only after all contracted services have been fully performed, provided the contractor remains in compliance with the terms of the agreement.
Shareholder Agreement Participation
Upon exercising the share option and purchasing the shares, the contractor agrees to become a party to the company’s shareholder agreement, thereby accepting the rights and obligations outlined therein.
Format and Jurisdiction
The template is fully editable to suit your business requirements and is intended exclusively for use in the Province of Ontario, Canada. One of our top 5 bestsellers!
Acknowledgement of Copyright in Artwork
When original art or photos for publication, protect your copyright in the work by having the publisher or editor sign this Acknowledgement of Copyright in Artwork at the time you submit the work.
- The publisher / editor acknowledges that you are the owner of the copyright.
- The publisher / editor agrees that the work will not be used for any purpose other than for the publication.
Don't run the risk of losing your rights in your own work. Always get the Acknowledgement of Copyright in Artwork signed when you submit original art to any person, firm or website.
Website Development Agreement | USA
USA web developers, write your customer contracts with this comprehensive Website Development Agreement template.
- Provisions of the Development Agreement include:
- coordination of contract services between designated personnel of the web developer and the client;
- procedure for change orders;
- details of specifications and timing for deliverables;
- web site hosting;
- usage reports;
- confidentiality and nondisclosure clauses;
- ownership rights.
- Available in MS Word format.
- This contract is governed by the laws of the United States.
Graphic Design Project Agreement
Write up a contract to develop a project for a client with this customizable Graphic Design Project Agreement template.
- This is a generic legal agreement which is not country-specific and can be used anywhere.
- Any changes to the specifications must be by change order and will constitute additional work and incur additional fees.
- The designer will work up preliminary design sketches at the outset of the project, and will present proofs for the client's approval at each stage of the project development.
- The template contains alternate clauses covering the client's reproduction rights to the project, depending on whether the client will have unlimited or restricted rights.
- The designer retains ownership of all original artwork designed for the project.
- The designer warrants that the project will conform to the specifications, and the designer's liability is limited to adjusting the project to make sure it conforms.
- The client warrants that all materials it supplies to the designer are owned by or licensed to the client.
- The template includes a Contract Change Order form.
- This legal contract clearly defines each party's obligations, and protects your rights to your original work. Get the Graphic Design Project Agreement template and use it for all of your projects.
Consulting Services Agreement
Hire an outside consultant to provide services to your business with this downloadable Consulting Services Agreement.
- This is a generic (not country specific) legal contract in letter format.
- The consultant will provide the services on an ongoing basis for as long as the client requires them, or until the contract is terminated.
- The consultant will be retained as an independent contractor, not hired as an employee.
- The contract is not exclusive for either party.
- The consultant will make him/herself reasonably available to provide the services to the client.
- Services will be delivered in a timely manner.
- Procedure for consultant's invoicing and payment of fees and expenses by the client.
- The ownership of the consultant's work product will remain solely with the client.
- Confidentiality provisions to protect the client's proprietary information.
- The consultant agrees not to solicit any of the client's employees.
- This legal contract template is fully editable and can be easily customized for your circumstances.