FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a commercial contract?
A commercial contract is a legally binding agreement between businesses that governs terms of service, sales, partnerships, licensing, or vendor relationships. These contracts outline rights, responsibilities, timelines, and legal protections.
Why is it important to have a lawyer review contracts before signing?
Contracts often include hidden risks, vague terms, or one-sided clauses. We ensure agreements protect your interests, limit liability, and align with your business goals.
What types of commercial contracts do startups typically need?
Startups often need MSAs, SaaS agreements, NDAs, employment or contractor agreements, licensing deals, and partnership or vendor contracts, each tailored to their business model.
Do you draft contracts from scratch or work from templates?
We do both. We create custom contracts aligned with your goals, and we can also review and adapt existing templates or third-party agreements.
What’s the difference between an MSA and a Statement of Work?
An MSA sets the overall legal framework for a business relationship. A Statement of Work defines project-specific details like deliverables, timelines, and pricing under that MSA.
Can you help us negotiate contract terms with customers or vendors?
Yes. We frequently negotiate on behalf of clients to clarify terms, reduce risk, and improve business leverage, especially in B2B SaaS, ecommerce, and licensing deals.
What’s redlining in contract review?
Redlining is the process of marking up changes, edits, or comments in a contract draft. It helps both sides negotiate terms clearly before signing.
Can you create a contract template library for our team?
Absolutely. We help startups and scaling companies develop reusable templates, clause libraries, and playbooks for faster contract turnaround and consistency.
What’s a fair liability clause in a commercial contract?
Fair depends on context. We guide you on acceptable limits of liability, indemnification language, and risk allocation that aligns with your size, leverage, and industry.
How do I make sure my contracts protect our IP?
We include clear IP ownership, licensing, and confidentiality clauses, especially critical in SaaS, creative services, or product development agreements.
Can contracts be enforced if we only exchanged emails or a verbal agreement?
Possibly, but enforcement is harder. We help formalize business relationships with written contracts to prevent ambiguity and avoid disputes later.
What if a contract was signed but something was never delivered?
You may have legal remedies. We assess breach of contract claims, help resolve disputes, and support pre-litigation negotiations if needed.
How do you help us manage multiple contracts as we grow?
We advise on contract lifecycle management like building systems for version control, approvals, renewals, and key date tracking.
Can you help us create Terms of Service and Privacy Policies?
Yes. We draft and review online terms for SaaS platforms, ecommerce sites, and digital services, ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws and privacy regulations.
What if we’ve been using contracts from the internet? Is that a problem?
Generic templates often miss key terms, don’t reflect your business model, and may expose you to risk. We review and upgrade your contracts to be enforceable and founder-friendly.
