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Filed with the Delaware Secretary of State, Division of Corporations. This document establishes the corporation under the Delaware General Corporation Law.
The name of the corporation is {{legal_name}} (the "Corporation").
The address of the registered office of the Corporation in the State of Delaware is {{registered_agent_address}}. The name of the registered agent at such address is {{registered_agent_name}}.
The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Law of Delaware.
The total number of shares of stock which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is {{authorized_shares}} shares of Common Stock, par value ${{par_value}} per share.
The name and mailing address of the incorporator are:
Name: {{incorporator_name}}
Address: {{incorporator_address}}
The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. The number of directors shall be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors. The initial number of directors is {{board_size}}.
Elections of directors need not be by written ballot unless the Bylaws of the Corporation shall so provide.
The Board of Directors shall not be classified. Each director shall be elected annually and shall hold office until such director's successor is elected and qualified or until such director's earlier resignation, removal or death.
There shall be no cumulative voting in the election of directors.
To the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law, as it now exists or as it may hereafter be amended, a director of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director.
To the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law, as amended by the 2022 amendment effective August 1, 2022, an officer of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as an officer. This provision applies only to acts or omissions occurring on or after August 1, 2022.
The Corporation shall indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law, as it now exists or as it may hereafter be amended. The procedures, conditions, and limitations governing indemnification shall be set forth in the Bylaws.
If any provision of this Certificate of Incorporation is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
No action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the Corporation may be taken by written consent without a meeting. All actions of stockholders must be taken at a duly called annual or special meeting of stockholders.
The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal any provision contained in this Certificate of Incorporation, in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders herein are granted subject to this reservation.
The Board of Directors is authorized to designate one or more Agent Operators (as defined in the Bylaws) to act on behalf of the Corporation within the scope of authority delegated by the Board through the Agent Delegation Schedule adopted by reference in the Bylaws. The designation, scope, and constraints of Agent Operator authority shall be governed by the Bylaws and the Agent Delegation Schedule.
Bylaws of {{legal_name}}, a Delaware corporation.
These Bylaws are adopted by the initial Board of Directors of {{legal_name}} (the "Corporation"), a Delaware corporation, pursuant to the Incorporator Action dated {{effective_date}}.
Section 1.1 Definitions. As used in these Bylaws, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
Section 2.1 Registered Office. The registered office of the Corporation shall be at {{registered_agent_address}}, and the name of the registered agent at such address is {{registered_agent_name}}.
Section 2.2 Other Offices. The Corporation may also have offices at such other places as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine. The principal business office of the Corporation shall be at {{company_address}}.
Section 3.1 Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of stockholders shall be held at such date, time and place as shall be designated by the Board of Directors.
Section 3.2 Special Meetings. Special meetings of stockholders may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairperson of the Board, or the Chief Executive Officer.
Section 3.3 Notice of Meetings. Written notice of each meeting of stockholders shall be given not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting.
Section 3.4 Quorum. The holders of a majority of the shares of stock entitled to vote, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at all meetings of the stockholders.
Section 3.5 Voting. Directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes cast. All other matters shall be decided by the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at a meeting at which a quorum is present, unless otherwise required by law, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws.
Section 3.6 Action Without Meeting. No action required or permitted to be taken by stockholders may be taken by written consent without a meeting, as provided in the Certificate of Incorporation.
Section 4.1 General Powers. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors.
Section 4.2 Number and Qualification. The Board of Directors shall consist of {{board_size}} director(s). Directors need not be stockholders.
Section 4.3 Election and Term. Directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the stockholders. Each director shall hold office until such director's successor is elected and qualified or until such director's earlier resignation, removal or death.
Section 4.4 Quorum. A majority of the total number of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Section 4.5 Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such times and places as shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors. No additional notice shall be required for regular meetings held at times fixed by Board resolution.
Section 4.6 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the Chairperson of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, or any two directors. Notice of each special meeting shall be given to each director at least forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting by email, written notice, or other electronic means.
Section 4.7 Waiver of Notice. Attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a director attends for the express purpose of objecting at the beginning of the meeting to the transaction of any business because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened.
Section 4.8 Action Without Meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board or committee consent thereto in writing.
Section 4.9 Vacancies. Any vacancy on the Board of Directors may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, even if less than a quorum.
Section 4.10 Compensation. Directors may receive such compensation for their services as directors as shall be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board of Directors. The receipt of compensation as a director shall not preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor.
Section 5.1 Officers. The officers of the Corporation shall include a Chief Executive Officer, a Secretary, and a Chief Financial Officer. The Board of Directors may also appoint such other officers as it deems necessary.
Section 5.2 Election and Term. Officers shall be elected by the Board of Directors and shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation, removal or death.
Section 5.3 Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer shall be the principal executive officer of the Corporation and shall have general supervision of the business and affairs of the Corporation, subject to the direction of the Board of Directors.
Section 5.4 Secretary. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the stockholders and the Board of Directors, shall give notice of meetings, and shall have custody of the corporate seal.
Section 5.5 Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall be responsible for the financial affairs of the Corporation, including maintaining the books of account and financial records.
Section 6.1 Designation. The Board of Directors may designate one or more Agent Operators to manage the day-to-day operations of the Corporation within the scope of authority set forth in the Agent Delegation Schedule.
Section 6.2 Agent Delegation Schedule. The Agent Delegation Schedule, as adopted and amended by the Board, is incorporated by reference and defines the authority tiers, spending limits, autonomy lanes, approval mechanics, and constraints governing the Agent Operator.
Section 6.3 Authority Limitations. The Agent Operator may act only within the scope of authority expressly delegated. The Board or CEO may suspend or revoke Agent authority at any time without notice or cause.
Section 6.4 Escalation Triggers. The Agent Operator must escalate to Tier 2 whenever: (a) the action is irreversible or difficult to reverse; (b) the action involves a legal obligation not previously approved; (c) the Agent lacks sufficient information to assess risk; (d) the action could expose the Corporation to liability beyond normal operations; (e) a third party requests something outside established patterns; (f) the Agent's confidence is below a reasonable threshold; (g) applicable law requires natural person involvement; or (h) conflicting instructions are not resolvable by precedence rules.
Section 6.5 Self-Governance Constraints. The Agent Operator may not under any circumstances: (a) modify its own authority, tiers, or spending limits; (b) override, ignore, or delay a CEO directive; (c) represent itself as a natural person; (d) fabricate records, signatures, receipts, or execution status; (e) take Tier 3 actions; (f) authorize transactions benefiting the Agent or its provider; (g) modify, delete, backdate, or reorder audit entries; (h) create credentials or accounts beyond authorized scope; (i) vote, consent, or exercise Board or stockholder rights; or (j) sign documents requiring officer or director signature under the DGCL.
Section 6.6 Authority Certificate. The Corporation may issue a certificate of Agent authority for third-party reliance, specifying the applicable autonomy lane, transaction class, and any conditions or limitations. Such certificate shall be signed by the CEO or an authorized officer.
Section 6.7 Safe Harbor. The Corporation shall not pursue claims against the Agent Operator or its provider for actions taken within delegated authority as set forth in the Agent Delegation Schedule, provided the Board acted in good faith in adopting and maintaining the Delegation Schedule. This safe harbor does not apply to: (a) fraud, willful misconduct, or gross negligence; (b) actions outside delegated authority; (c) Tier 3 (non-delegable) actions; (d) fabrication of records or communications; (e) self-dealing or conflicts of interest; or (f) failure to maintain an audit trail.
Section 6.8 Provider Obligations. The Corporation shall require, in its service agreement with the Agent Operator's provider, that the provider shall not: (a) use entity data for training or secondary purposes without written consent; (b) expand Agent authority without the Corporation's written approval; or (c) fail to support immediate suspension of Agent operations upon the Corporation's request.
Section 7.1 Certificates. Shares of stock may be certificated or uncertificated, as determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 7.2 Transfer Restrictions. No stockholder shall transfer, sell, assign, pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise dispose of any shares of stock of the Corporation without the prior written consent of the Board of Directors, unless the Board determines otherwise.
Section 7.3 Right of First Refusal. The Corporation shall have a right of first refusal with respect to any proposed transfer of shares. Before any stockholder may transfer shares, the stockholder shall first offer such shares to the Corporation on the same terms and conditions as the proposed transfer.
Section 8.1 Right to Indemnification. The Corporation shall indemnify each person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any action, suit or proceeding by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director, officer, or Agent Operator of the Corporation, to the fullest extent authorized by the Delaware General Corporation Law.
Section 8.2 Advancement of Expenses. Expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred by a director or officer in defending any action, suit or proceeding shall be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that such person is not entitled to be indemnified.
Section 8.3 Insurance. The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation against any liability asserted against such person in any such capacity, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability.
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall end on {{fiscal_year_end}}, unless changed by resolution of the Board of Directors.
Section 10.1 Delaware Forum. Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if the Court of Chancery does not have jurisdiction, the federal district court for the District of Delaware) shall be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Corporation, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of fiduciary duty, (iii) any action arising pursuant to the DGCL, the Certificate of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine.
Section 10.2 Federal Forum for Securities Act Claims. Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the federal district courts of the United States of America shall be the exclusive forum for the resolution of any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
These Bylaws may be amended or repealed by the Board of Directors or by the stockholders.
The undersigned, being the sole incorporator named in the Certificate of Incorporation of {{legal_name}}, a Delaware corporation (the "Corporation"), filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on {{effective_date}}, acting pursuant to Section 108 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, hereby takes the following actions by written consent:
WHEREAS, the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on {{effective_date}}; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned is the sole incorporator named in the Certificate of Incorporation and is authorized to take these actions pursuant to DGCL § 108.
RESOLVED, that the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on {{effective_date}}, is hereby ratified and approved in all respects.
RESOLVED, that the following person(s) are hereby appointed to serve as the initial director(s) of the Corporation, each to serve until such director's successor is duly elected and qualified or until such director's earlier resignation, removal or death:
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RESOLVED, that the initial director(s) are hereby authorized to take all actions necessary or desirable to organize the Corporation and to commence business, including adopting bylaws, electing officers, authorizing the issuance of shares, and taking all other actions contemplated by the Certificate of Incorporation.
RESOLVED, that the officers of the Corporation are authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the foregoing resolutions.
This written consent shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Corporation.
The undersigned, being all of the directors of {{legal_name}}, a Delaware corporation (the "Corporation"), pursuant to Section 141(f) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, hereby take the following actions by unanimous written consent without a meeting:
WHEREAS, the Certificate of Incorporation was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned have been appointed as the initial directors of the Corporation pursuant to the Incorporator Action; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to complete the organization of the Corporation and authorize the initial corporate actions set forth below.
RESOLVED, that the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, is hereby ratified and approved in all respects.
RESOLVED, that the Bylaws attached hereto are hereby adopted as the Bylaws of the Corporation.
RESOLVED, that the following persons are hereby elected to serve as officers of the Corporation, each to serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors:
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RESOLVED, that the Corporation is hereby authorized to issue shares of Common Stock to the founders as set forth in the Stock Issuance Consent adopted concurrently herewith, pursuant to Restricted Stock Purchase Agreements in the form approved by the Board, and that such issuance is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) thereof and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
RESOLVED, that the Agent Delegation Schedule attached hereto is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference into the Bylaws as provided in Article VI thereof.
RESOLVED, that the fiscal year of the Corporation shall end on {{fiscal_year_end}}.
RESOLVED, that the officers of the Corporation are hereby authorized to open a bank account in the name of the Corporation and to designate signatories for such account.
RESOLVED, that the officers of the Corporation are hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to qualify the Corporation to do business in any state or jurisdiction where the Corporation's activities require such qualification.
RESOLVED, that the officers of the Corporation are hereby authorized to apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service.
RESOLVED, that the officers are authorized and directed to obtain directors' and officers' liability insurance in such amounts and on such terms as the officers determine to be appropriate.
RESOLVED, that each founder or other person receiving restricted stock from the Corporation shall be advised of and afforded the opportunity to file a Section 83(b) election with the Internal Revenue Service within thirty (30) days of the grant date, and that the Corporation shall provide a form of Section 83(b) election letter to each such person.
RESOLVED, that all actions previously taken by the incorporator, directors, and officers of the Corporation consistent with the foregoing resolutions are hereby ratified and approved in all respects.
RESOLVED, that each officer of the Corporation is hereby authorized to take all actions and execute all documents as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of the foregoing resolutions.
This unanimous written consent may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.
Filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State. This document establishes the LLC under the Wyoming Limited Liability Company Act.
The name of the limited liability company is {{legal_name}} (the "Company").
The name and address of the registered agent in the State of Wyoming is:
Name: {{registered_agent_name}}
Address: {{registered_agent_address}}
The registered agent named above has consented to serve in such capacity.
The Company shall be manager-managed. The initial manager is {{principal_name}}.
The Company is organized for any lawful purpose permitted under the Wyoming Limited Liability Company Act.
The Company shall have perpetual duration.
This Company is not formed as a series LLC under W.S. § 17-29-211.
The Manager is authorized to designate one or more Agent Operators to manage day-to-day operations of the Company within the scope of the Agent Delegation Schedule adopted by reference in the Operating Agreement. The authority of Agent Operators shall be governed by the Operating Agreement and the Agent Delegation Schedule.
Operating Agreement of {{legal_name}}, a Wyoming limited liability company.
This Operating Agreement (this "Agreement") of {{legal_name}} (the "Company"), a Wyoming limited liability company, is entered into effective as of {{effective_date}}, by the Members listed in Exhibit A.
1.1 The Company has been formed as a Wyoming limited liability company by the filing of Articles of Organization with the Wyoming Secretary of State pursuant to the Wyoming Limited Liability Company Act (W.S. § 17-29-101 et seq.) (the "Act").
1.2 The name of the Company is {{legal_name}}.
1.3 The Wyoming DAO LLC Supplement (W.S. §17-31-101 et seq.) reflects Wyoming's legislative policy supporting algorithmically managed entities. While this Company is not formed under the DAO Supplement, this policy context informs the legal receptiveness to the agent authority framework adopted herein.
The Company is formed for any lawful purpose permitted under the Act.
3.1 Members. The Members, their capital contributions, and their percentage interests are set forth in Exhibit A.
3.2 Member Representations. Each Member represents and warrants that: (a) such Member has the authority to enter into this Agreement; (b) the execution of this Agreement does not conflict with any other agreement to which such Member is a party; and (c) this Agreement constitutes a binding obligation of such Member, enforceable in accordance with its terms.
3.3 Preemptive Rights. Members shall have no preemptive rights to subscribe for additional membership interests issued by the Company, unless otherwise approved by the Manager with the consent of the Members.
4.1 Manager-Managed. The Company shall be manager-managed. The initial Manager is {{principal_name}}.
4.2 Authority of Manager. The Manager shall have full authority to manage the business and affairs of the Company, subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement and the Act.
5.1 Designation. The Manager may designate one or more Agent Operators to manage the day-to-day operations of the Company within the scope of authority set forth in the Agent Delegation Schedule.
5.2 Agent Delegation Schedule. The Agent Delegation Schedule, as adopted and amended by the Manager with Member approval where required, is incorporated by reference and defines the authority tiers, spending limits, autonomy lanes, approval mechanics, and constraints governing the Agent Operator.
5.3 Non-Waivable Provisions. Pursuant to W.S. § 17-29-110(c), the following provisions of the Act may not be waived or modified by this Agreement:
5.4 Authority Limitations. The Agent Operator may act only within the scope of authority expressly delegated. The Manager may suspend or revoke Agent authority at any time without notice or cause.
5.5 Escalation Triggers. The Agent Operator must escalate to Tier 2 whenever: (a) the action is irreversible or difficult to reverse; (b) the action involves a legal obligation not previously approved; (c) the Agent lacks sufficient information to assess risk; (d) the action could expose the Company to liability beyond normal operations; (e) a third party requests something outside established patterns; (f) the Agent's confidence is below a reasonable threshold; (g) applicable law requires natural person involvement; or (h) conflicting instructions are not resolvable by precedence rules.
5.6 Self-Governance Constraints. The Agent Operator may not under any circumstances: (a) modify its own authority, tiers, or spending limits; (b) override, ignore, or delay a Principal directive; (c) represent itself as a natural person; (d) fabricate records, signatures, receipts, or execution status; (e) take Tier 3 actions; (f) authorize transactions benefiting the Agent or its provider; (g) modify, delete, backdate, or reorder audit entries; or (h) create credentials or accounts beyond authorized scope.
5.7 Authority Certificate. The Company may issue a certificate of Agent authority for third-party reliance, specifying the applicable autonomy lane, transaction class, and any conditions or limitations. Such certificate shall be signed by the Principal.
5.8 Safe Harbor. The Company shall not pursue claims against the Agent Operator or its provider for actions taken within delegated authority as set forth in the Agent Delegation Schedule, provided the Manager acted in good faith in adopting and maintaining the Delegation Schedule.
5.9 Safe Harbor Exclusions. The safe harbor in Section 5.8 does not apply to: (a) fraud, willful misconduct, or gross negligence; (b) actions outside delegated authority; (c) Tier 3 (non-delegable) actions; (d) fabrication of records or communications; (e) self-dealing or conflicts of interest; (f) failure to maintain an audit trail; or (g) violation of non-waivable provisions under W.S. § 17-29-110(c).
5.10 Provider Obligations. The Company shall require, in its service agreement with the Agent Operator's provider, that the provider shall not: (a) use entity data for training or secondary purposes without written consent; (b) expand Agent authority without the Company's written approval; or (c) fail to support immediate suspension of Agent operations upon the Company's request.
6.1 Capital Accounts. The Company shall maintain a capital account for each Member in accordance with Treasury Regulation § 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv). Each Member's capital account shall be (a) increased by the amount of money and fair market value of property contributed by such Member, and by allocations of Net Profits to such Member; and (b) decreased by the amount of money and fair market value of property distributed to such Member, and by allocations of Net Losses to such Member. Upon liquidation, distributions shall be made in accordance with positive capital account balances after all adjustments for the taxable year of liquidation.
6.2 Definitions. "Net Profits" and "Net Losses" mean, for each fiscal year, the Company's taxable income or loss as determined under Section 703(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, with the adjustments required by Treasury Regulation § 1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(g).
6.3 Allocations. Except as provided in Section 6.4, Net Profits and Net Losses shall be allocated to the Members pro rata in accordance with their respective Percentage Interests.
6.4 Regulatory Allocations. The following regulatory allocations shall be made in the order set forth below and shall take priority over allocations under Section 6.3:
6.5 Tax Distributions. The Company shall make mandatory quarterly distributions to each Member in amounts sufficient for each Member to pay estimated federal and state income taxes on income allocated to such Member at the highest applicable marginal rate for individuals (or, if higher, the rate applicable to such Member's tax status). Tax distributions shall have priority over discretionary distributions under Section 6.6.
6.6 Other Distributions. Distributions other than tax distributions shall be made at such times and in such amounts as determined by the Manager, in proportion to the Members' Percentage Interests, subject to applicable legal restrictions on distributions under W.S. § 17-29-405.
7.1 Tax Classification. The Company shall be classified as a partnership (or disregarded entity if single-member) for federal income tax purposes unless the Members elect otherwise.
7.2 Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Company shall end on {{fiscal_year_end}}.
8.1 Transfer Restrictions. No Member may transfer, sell, assign, pledge, or otherwise dispose of all or any part of such Member's interest without the prior written consent of a majority in interest of the other Members.
8.2 Valuation. In the event of any permitted transfer, the fair market value of the interest shall be determined by mutual agreement of the transferor and transferee, or if they cannot agree, by an independent appraiser selected by the Manager. The cost of the appraisal shall be shared equally by the transferor and transferee.
8.3 Involuntary Transfers. Upon the death, disability, divorce, or bankruptcy of a Member, the Company shall have the right to purchase the affected Member's interest at fair market value as determined under Section 8.2. Any transfer to an estate, successor, or other involuntary transferee shall be subject to this Agreement.
The Company shall indemnify each Manager, Member, and Agent Operator to the fullest extent permitted by the Act.
The Company shall be dissolved upon the occurrence of any event specified in the Act, or upon the written consent of all Members.
This Agreement may be amended only by the written consent of all Members.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall first be submitted to mediation for a period of thirty (30) days. If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved in the Chancery Court of the State of Wyoming, or if such court lacks jurisdiction, the District Courts of the State of Wyoming.
13.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the Members with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements.
13.2 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
13.3 Waiver. The failure of any Member to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such provision or the right to enforce it at a later time.
13.4 Notices. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, or sent by email to the addresses set forth in Exhibit A. Notice shall be deemed received upon personal delivery, one business day after deposit with an overnight courier, or upon confirmed electronic delivery.
13.5 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures.
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The undersigned, being all of the Members of {{legal_name}}, a Wyoming limited liability company (the "Company"), hereby take the following actions by written consent without a meeting, pursuant to the Operating Agreement:
WHEREAS, the Articles of Organization of the Company have been filed with the Wyoming Secretary of State; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned are all of the Members of the Company and desire to authorize the initial organizational actions set forth below.
RESOLVED, that the Operating Agreement of the Company, in the form attached hereto, has been duly executed by all Members and is hereby adopted and approved.
RESOLVED, that {{principal_name}} is hereby appointed as the Manager of the Company.
RESOLVED, that the Agent Delegation Schedule attached hereto is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference into the Operating Agreement as provided in Section 5 thereof.
RESOLVED, that the fiscal year of the Company shall end on {{fiscal_year_end}}.
RESOLVED, that the Manager is authorized to open a bank account in the name of the Company and to designate signatories.
RESOLVED, that the Manager is authorized to apply for an Employer Identification Number from the IRS.
RESOLVED, that the Manager is authorized to obtain general liability, cyber liability, and errors and omissions insurance coverage in such amounts and on such terms as the Manager determines to be appropriate for the Company's business activities.
RESOLVED, that the Manager is authorized to take all actions necessary to register the Company for state tax obligations, including sales tax, workers' compensation, or other state obligations as required by the Company's business activities and applicable law.
RESOLVED, that all actions previously taken by the Members and Manager consistent with the foregoing resolutions are hereby ratified and approved in all respects.
RESOLVED, that the Manager is authorized to take all actions and execute all documents necessary to carry out the foregoing resolutions.
Unanimous written consent of the Board of Directors authorizing the issuance of shares.
The undersigned, being all of the directors of {{legal_name}}, a Delaware corporation (the "Corporation"), pursuant to Section 141(f) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, hereby adopt the following resolutions by unanimous written consent without a meeting:
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the proposed issuance of shares described below and has determined that such issuance is in the best interest of the Corporation and its stockholders.
Issuance ID: {{issuance_id}}
Recipients: {{recipient_names}}
Class: {{security_type_and_class}}
Number of Shares: {{quantity_or_principal_amount}}
Consideration per Share / Aggregate: {{purchase_price_or_consideration}}
Form of Consideration: {{form_of_consideration}}
Vesting Terms: {{vesting_or_milestone_conditions}}
Securities Exemption: {{securities_exemption_basis}}
RESOLVED, that the Board has confirmed that the Corporation has sufficient authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock available for the issuance contemplated herein.
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby determines that the consideration to be received for the shares is adequate pursuant to DGCL § 152 and that, upon payment of such consideration, the shares shall be fully paid and nonassessable.
RESOLVED, that the issuance of shares described above is hereby approved, and that such issuance is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) thereof and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated thereunder, and applicable state blue sky exemptions.
RESOLVED, that the officers are authorized to execute stock purchase agreements, restricted stock purchase agreements (if vesting applies), and related documentation on behalf of the Corporation, conditioned on receipt of accredited investor questionnaires and investment representation letters from each recipient.
RESOLVED, that share certificates or uncertificated share records (per DGCL § 158) shall bear the following restrictive legend: "THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT OR AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SAID ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE LAWS."
RESOLVED, that the issuance of shares is conditioned on execution of any applicable Stockholder Agreement, Right of First Refusal Agreement, or similar agreement, if the Board has adopted such agreements.
RESOLVED, that the officers are authorized to make all filings and take all actions necessary to comply with applicable federal and state securities laws, including filing Form D with the SEC and any required state notice filings.
RESOLVED, that the Agent Operator is directed to update the cap table and stock ledger to reflect this issuance using the Issuance ID above as the reference identifier. The Agent Operator's role is strictly ministerial: it records the Board's decision but exercises no discretion over equity terms, pricing, recipients, or vesting modifications.
RESOLVED, that all actions previously taken by the officers consistent with the foregoing resolutions are hereby ratified and approved in all respects.
RESOLVED, that each officer of the Corporation is hereby authorized to take all actions and execute all documents as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of the foregoing resolutions.
This stock issuance is a Tier 3 action. The Agent Operator may have prepared supporting materials and analysis but the authorization and execution are by the Board pursuant to DGCL § 152 and § 157. All equity actions are non-delegable.
Agreement between the Company and a purchaser for the purchase of shares subject to vesting and repurchase rights.
This Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into as of {{effective_date}} between {{legal_name}}, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and {{purchaser_name}} (the "Purchaser").
The Company agrees to sell to the Purchaser, and the Purchaser agrees to purchase from the Company, {{purchase_shares}} shares of Common Stock (the "Shares") at a purchase price of ${{par_value}} per share, for a total purchase price of ${{total_purchase_price}}. The form of consideration is {{form_of_consideration}}. Closing shall occur on or about {{effective_date}}.
2.1 Schedule. The Shares shall vest over {{vesting_months}} months, with a {{cliff_months}}-month cliff, commencing on {{vesting_commencement_date}}. After the cliff, Shares shall vest in equal monthly installments.
2.2 Acceleration. {{acceleration_terms}}
2.3 Termination of Service. "Service" means the Purchaser's continuous relationship with the Company as an employee, director, or consultant. Service terminates upon voluntary resignation, involuntary termination with or without cause, death, or disability.
If the Purchaser's Service terminates for any reason, the Company shall have the right (but not the obligation) to repurchase any unvested Shares at the lower of the original purchase price per share or the then-current fair market value per share. The Company must exercise this right within ninety (90) days of termination by written notice to the Purchaser, with closing within thirty (30) days thereafter. The repurchase right lapses upon full vesting.
The Purchaser shall execute and timely file an election under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code with the Internal Revenue Service within thirty (30) days of the date of this Agreement. A form of Section 83(b) election is attached as Exhibit A. The Company is not responsible for filing or failure to file the election. The Purchaser acknowledges that all tax consequences of the Section 83(b) election are the Purchaser's sole responsibility.
5.1 General Restriction. The Purchaser may not transfer, sell, assign, pledge, or otherwise dispose of the Shares except as permitted by this Agreement, the Company's governing documents, and applicable securities laws, without the Company's prior written consent.
5.2 Right of First Refusal. Before any transfer, the Purchaser shall first offer the Shares to the Company on the same terms as the proposed transfer, in accordance with the Company's Bylaws or any applicable stockholder agreement.
5.3 Market Standoff. The Purchaser agrees not to sell or otherwise transfer any Shares for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days following the effective date of the Company's initial public offering, as requested by the managing underwriter.
5.4 Permitted Transfers. Transfers to a revocable trust for the benefit of the Purchaser or for estate planning purposes are permitted, provided the transferee agrees to be bound by this Agreement.
Certificates or book-entry records for the Shares shall bear the following legends:
"THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT OR AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SAID ACT AND APPLICABLE STATE LAWS."
"THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER AND A REPURCHASE OPTION IN FAVOR OF THE COMPANY AS SET FORTH IN A RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT."
The Purchaser represents that: (a) the Purchaser is an accredited investor or has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the investment; (b) the Purchaser is acquiring the Shares for investment for the Purchaser's own account, not with a view to distribution; (c) the Purchaser understands the Shares are restricted securities; (d) the Purchaser is aware of Rule 144 and its requirements; (e) the Purchaser can bear the economic risk of a complete loss of the investment; (f) the Purchaser has had access to information about the Company and has had the opportunity to ask questions; and (g) the Purchaser has not relied on any tax advice from the Company.
The Company has not provided the Purchaser with any tax advice. The Purchaser is solely responsible for all tax consequences arising from the purchase of the Shares and any Section 83(b) election. The Company makes no representation regarding the tax treatment of the Shares or the availability or consequences of any tax election.
Exhibit A: Form of Section 83(b) Election Letter.
Exhibit B: Spousal Consent (if applicable).
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law}}, without regard to conflicts of laws principles.
Dispute Resolution. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall first be submitted to mediation for a period of thirty (30) days. If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration or litigation in the courts of the governing jurisdiction. The prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements.
Notices. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, or sent by email. Notice shall be deemed received upon personal delivery, one business day after deposit with an overnight courier, or upon confirmed electronic delivery.
Waiver. The failure of any party to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of such provision or the right to enforce it at a later time.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures.
Assignment. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except in connection with a merger or sale of all or substantially all assets.
Agreement to protect company confidential information and assign inventions and intellectual property.
This Confidential Information and Inventions Assignment Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into as of {{effective_date}} by and between {{legal_name}} (the "Company") and {{assignor_name}} (the "Assignor").
"Confidential Information" means any non-public information disclosed by the Company, including business plans, financial data, customer lists, technical data, trade secrets, and proprietary information, excluding information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available without breach; (b) was known to the Assignor prior to the Company's disclosure; (c) is independently developed without use of Confidential Information; (d) is received from a third party without restriction; or (e) is required to be disclosed by law or court order. "Inventions" means all inventions, works of authorship, developments, software, improvements, processes, know-how, and other intellectual property. "Prior Inventions" means inventions listed on Exhibit A. "Company Materials" means all documents, equipment, and materials belonging to or provided by the Company.
The Assignor shall hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence and shall not use or disclose it except as necessary to perform services for the Company or as authorized in writing. The Assignor shall use at least the same degree of care to protect Confidential Information as the Assignor uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than reasonable care. If compelled to disclose Confidential Information by law, the Assignor shall provide prompt notice to the Company and cooperate in seeking a protective order. Upon termination of the Assignor's relationship with the Company, the Assignor shall promptly return or destroy all Company Materials and Confidential Information.
The Assignor hereby irrevocably assigns to the Company all right, title, and interest in and to any and all Inventions created, conceived, reduced to practice, authored, or developed by the Assignor, alone or with others, within the scope of the Assignor's service relationship with the Company or using the Company's Confidential Information, equipment, supplies, facilities, or trade secret information. To the extent any Inventions qualify as "works made for hire" under the Copyright Act (§ 101), they shall be considered works made for hire. To the extent they do not qualify, the Assignor hereby assigns all copyright therein to the Company. The Assignor waives any moral rights to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Inventions listed on Exhibit A (Prior Inventions) are excluded from the assignment in Section 3. If no Exhibit A is attached, the Assignor represents that there are no Prior Inventions. If any Prior Invention is incorporated into Company work product, the Assignor hereby grants the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide license to use such Prior Invention solely as part of the work product.
This Agreement does not apply to any Invention for which no equipment, supplies, facility, or trade secret information of the Company was used and which was developed entirely on the Assignor's own time, unless the Invention relates to the Company's business or actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or results from any work performed by the Assignor for the Company. The following state statutes, as applicable, limit the scope of assignment: California Labor Code § 2870; Illinois 765 ILCS 1060/2; Washington RCW 49.44.140; Delaware Code Title 19 § 805; Minnesota Statutes § 181.78; and any other applicable state statute limiting assignment of employee inventions.
The Assignor shall cooperate with the Company in obtaining and enforcing patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property protections. The Assignor hereby grants the Company an irrevocable power of attorney to execute documents on the Assignor's behalf if the Assignor is unavailable or unwilling to do so, solely for the purpose of perfecting the Company's rights in assigned Inventions.
During the Assignor's engagement with the Company and for twelve (12) months thereafter, the Assignor shall not directly or indirectly solicit for employment any employee or contractor of the Company.
The Assignor acknowledges that any breach of this Agreement may cause irreparable harm to the Company and that the Company shall be entitled to seek specific performance and injunctive relief in addition to any other available remedies.
This Agreement is governed by the laws of {{governing_law}}, without regard to conflicts of laws principles. The confidentiality and IP assignment obligations shall survive termination of the Assignor's relationship with the Company indefinitely. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement on its subject matter. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by electronic signature.
Exhibit A: Schedule of Prior Inventions (if any).
Simple Agreement for Future Equity between the Company and an investor.
This SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is entered into as of {{effective_date}} by and between {{entity_legal_name}} (the "Company") and {{investor_name}} (the "Investor"). In exchange for the Investor's payment of {{purchase_amount}} (the "Purchase Amount"), the Company issues to the Investor this SAFE on the terms set forth below.
This SAFE is a {{safe_type}} SAFE. The Post-Money Valuation Cap is {{valuation_cap}}. The discount rate is {{discount_rate}}. Pro rata participation rights: {{pro_rata_rights}}.
Upon the closing of an Equity Financing (a bona fide transaction or series of transactions with the principal purpose of raising capital, pursuant to which the Company issues and sells Preferred Stock), this SAFE will automatically convert into shares of Safe Preferred Stock at the Safe Price or Discount Price, whichever is lower.
If a Liquidity Event (a Change of Control or an Initial Public Offering) occurs before conversion, the Investor will receive the greater of: (a) the Purchase Amount; or (b) the amount payable if this SAFE converted at the Liquidity Price. The Investor may elect conversion into Common Stock at the Liquidity Price.
If a Dissolution Event occurs before conversion, the Investor will receive the Purchase Amount, subject to the rights of creditors and any senior liquidation preferences.
"Capital Stock" means the capital stock of the Company, including Common Stock and Preferred Stock. "Change of Control" means (a) a transaction in which any person acquires more than 50% of the outstanding voting stock, or (b) a sale or transfer of all or substantially all assets. "Company Capitalization" means the sum of all shares of Capital Stock issued and outstanding, all outstanding options, and all Converting Securities. "Discount Price" means the price per share equal to the price paid per share in the Equity Financing multiplied by the Discount Rate. "Equity Financing" means a bona fide transaction raising capital through issuance of Preferred Stock with aggregate proceeds of at least $250,000. "Liquidity Price" means the price per share equal to the Post-Money Valuation Cap divided by the Company Capitalization. "Safe Preferred Stock" means the shares of a series of Preferred Stock issued in the Equity Financing with identical rights, privileges, preferences, and restrictions as the Standard Preferred Stock, except with a per share liquidation preference and conversion price equal to the Safe Price. "Safe Price" means the price per share equal to the Post-Money Valuation Cap divided by the Company Capitalization.
The Company represents that: (a) it is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization; (b) it has the corporate power and authority to enter into and perform this SAFE; (c) the execution and performance of this SAFE does not conflict with any material agreement; (d) it is in compliance with applicable laws in all material respects; and (e) the capitalization of the Company is as set forth in a capitalization table provided to the Investor.
The Investor represents that: (a) the Investor is an "accredited investor" as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D; (b) the Investor is acquiring this SAFE for investment for its own account, not with a view to distribution; (c) the Investor understands that this SAFE and the underlying securities are restricted securities that have not been registered under the Securities Act; (d) the Investor has no need for liquidity in this investment and can bear the economic risk of a complete loss; and (e) the Investor has had the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers regarding the Company and the terms of this SAFE.
Nature of Instrument. This SAFE is not debt, bears no interest, and has no maturity date. Until conversion, the Investor has no voting, dividend, or other stockholder rights except as expressly provided herein or required by law.
Tax Treatment. The Company and the Investor agree to treat this SAFE as equity for federal and state income tax purposes.
Amendment. This SAFE may be amended only by a written instrument signed by the Company and the Investor, or by the Company and the holders of a majority of the outstanding SAFEs for certain administrative provisions.
Governing Law. This SAFE is governed by the laws of {{governing_law}}, without regard to conflicts of laws principles. Notices. Notices to the Company: {{company_notice_address}}. Notices to the Investor: {{investor_notice_address}}. Counterparts. This SAFE may be executed in counterparts and by electronic signature.
Board-use summary of the current 409A valuation and supporting fair market value conclusion.
This 409A valuation report summarizes the fair market value analysis prepared for {{entity_legal_name}} as of {{effective_date}} for internal equity pricing, board approval, and recordkeeping purposes.
This valuation was performed for the purpose of determining the fair market value of the Company's Common Stock for equity compensation grants in compliance with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.
This valuation was performed by a qualified independent appraiser within the meaning of Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(b)(5)(iv)(B), providing a rebuttable presumption of reasonableness.
Valuation Provider: {{provider_name}}
Methodology: {{methodology}}
As-of Date: {{effective_date}}
Fair Market Value Per Share: {{fmv_per_share}}
Enterprise Value: {{enterprise_value}}
Discount for Lack of Marketability: {{dlom}}
Report Date: {{report_date}}
This valuation is valid for twelve (12) months from the valuation date, unless a material event occurs (financing, acquisition, significant revenue change, or other event) that would reasonably be expected to affect the fair market value of the Company's equity.
RESOLVED, that the Board accepts the 409A valuation report dated {{report_date}} and adopts the fair market value of {{fmv_per_share}} per share for equity grants made on or after {{effective_date}}.
The valuation provider provides no guarantee of the conclusions reached. Valuations involve estimates and judgments that are inherently uncertain. Actual results may differ from estimated values. Past results are not indicative of future performance. The Company and its Board should consider all relevant factors in their determination of fair market value.
Retain this report and all supporting documentation for at least seven (7) years per IRS record retention requirements (IRC § 6501). This includes the engagement letter, management representations, valuation models, comparable company analyses, and Board resolutions accepting the valuation.
Agreement documenting a transfer of equity interests between an existing holder and a transferee.
This Stock Transfer Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into as of {{effective_date}} by and between {{transferor_name}} (the "Transferor") and {{transferee_name}} (the "Transferee") with respect to equity interests of {{entity_legal_name}} (the "Company").
The Transferor agrees to transfer to the Transferee {{units_transferred}} units or shares of {{security_class}} (the "Shares") for aggregate consideration of {{consideration}} ({{price_per_share}} per share), with a closing date of {{closing_date}}.
The Transferor certifies that the right of first refusal procedures under the Company's governing documents have been duly followed and the Company has waived its ROFR, or the ROFR period has expired without exercise. Evidence of the waiver or expiration is attached hereto.
The Transferor represents that: (a) the Transferor has good title to the Shares, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and pledges other than restrictions under the Company's governing documents and applicable law; (b) the Transferor has the authority to enter into this Agreement; (c) this Agreement is duly authorized and does not conflict with any other agreement; and (d) no broker or finder is entitled to a commission or fee.
The Transferee represents that: (a) the Transferee is acquiring the Shares for investment for the Transferee's own account, not with a view to distribution; (b) the Transferee is an accredited investor (if required); (c) the Transferee understands the Shares are restricted securities; (d) the Transferee is aware of Rule 144 and its limitations; (e) the Transferee can bear the economic risk of a complete loss; and (f) the Transferee has had access to information about the Company.
The Shares shall bear the standard Securities Act restrictive legend and the Company's transfer restriction legend.
Each party is solely responsible for its own tax consequences arising from this transfer. The Company shall withhold any amounts required by law. Neither party has received tax advice from the Company.
Closing is conditioned on: (a) Board approval of the transfer; (b) ROFR waived or expired; (c) no legal impediment to closing; and (d) all representations being true and correct at closing.
Upon closing, the Company shall: (a) update the stock ledger to reflect the transfer; (b) issue a new certificate or DRS statement to the Transferee; and (c) cancel the Transferor's certificate.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law}}, without regard to conflicts of laws principles.
Dispute Resolution. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall first be submitted to mediation for a period of thirty (30) days. If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration or litigation in the courts of the governing jurisdiction. The prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements.
Notices. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, or sent by email. Notice shall be deemed received upon personal delivery, one business day after deposit with an overnight courier, or upon confirmed electronic delivery.
Waiver. The failure of any party to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of such provision or the right to enforce it at a later time.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures.
Assignment. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except in connection with a merger or sale of all or substantially all assets.
Approval resolution for an equity transfer requiring company authorization.
As of {{effective_date}}, the approving authority of {{entity_legal_name}} (the "Company") adopts the following resolutions relating to the proposed transfer of equity interests described below.
Transferor: {{transferor_name}}
Transferee: {{transferee_name}}
Securities: {{units_transferred}} units or shares of {{security_class}}
Consideration: {{consideration}}
Closing Target Date: {{closing_target_date}}
RESOLVED, that the Company's right of first refusal with respect to the proposed transfer has been duly waived by the Board (or the ROFR procedures have been followed and the ROFR period has expired without exercise).
RESOLVED, that the Board has determined that the proposed transfer complies with applicable federal and state securities laws and the transfer restrictions in the Company's governing documents.
RESOLVED, that the transfer summarized above is approved, subject to the Company's governing documents and compliance with applicable securities laws.
RESOLVED, that the appropriate officers are authorized and directed to update the stock ledger and capitalization records to reflect the transfer, including: new holder name ({{transferee_name}}), certificate or DRS statement details, and applicable restrictive legends.
RESOLVED, that the officers are authorized to finalize and execute the related transfer instruments and complete all ministerial acts necessary to effect the transfer.
RESOLVED, that all actions previously taken by the officers consistent with the foregoing resolutions are hereby ratified and approved.
RESOLVED, that each officer is authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the foregoing resolutions.
Approving resolutions for a financing or equity issuance transaction.
As of {{effective_date}}, the governing authority of {{entity_legal_name}} (the "Company") adopts the following resolutions relating to the financing transaction described below.
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the proposed financing transaction and has determined that it is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to authorize the officers to negotiate and execute the definitive agreements for the transaction.
Transaction Type: {{transaction_type}}
Counterparty / Investor: {{counterparty_name}}
Amount Authorized: {{amount_authorized}}
Instrument(s): {{instrument_name}}
Closing Window: {{closing_window_start}} to {{closing_window_end}}
RESOLVED, that the financing transaction described above is approved substantially on the terms presented to the Board, together with such non-material revisions as an authorized officer or manager may approve in good faith.
RESOLVED, that any appropriate officer, manager, or authorized person is authorized and directed to negotiate, finalize, execute, and deliver the definitive agreements, certificates, notices, and ancillary documents necessary or advisable to consummate the approved transaction.
RESOLVED, that any director having an interest in the transaction has disclosed such interest pursuant to DGCL § 144 (or the applicable statute for the entity type), and the transaction is approved by a sufficient number of disinterested directors (or Members).
RESOLVED, that the officers are authorized to take all ancillary actions, including securities filings, bank account changes, and capitalization record updates, as necessary to effectuate the transaction.
RESOLVED, that all actions previously taken by the officers consistent with the foregoing resolutions are hereby ratified and approved in all respects.
RESOLVED, that each officer is hereby authorized to take all actions and execute all documents as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of the foregoing resolutions.
Approval resolution for issuing equity interests on defined terms.
As of {{effective_date}}, the approving authority of {{entity_legal_name}} (the "Company") authorizes the issuance of the securities described below.
WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the proposed equity issuance and has determined that it is in the best interest of the Company.
Recipient(s): {{recipient_names}}
Security Type and Class: {{security_type_and_class}}
Quantity / Principal Amount: {{quantity_or_principal_amount}}
Purchase Price / Consideration: {{purchase_price_or_consideration}}
Vesting / Milestone Conditions: {{vesting_or_milestone_conditions}}
Securities Exemption Basis: {{securities_exemption_basis}}
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby determines that the consideration to be received for the securities is adequate pursuant to DGCL § 152 (or the applicable statute), and upon payment of such consideration the securities shall be fully paid and nonassessable.
RESOLVED, that for any option or restricted stock grant, the Board has determined the fair market value per share pursuant to a Section 409A valuation, and the exercise price or grant price shall be no less than such fair market value.
RESOLVED, that the issuance is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 506(b) of Regulation D, and applicable state blue sky exemptions, and that the officers are authorized to make all necessary filings.
RESOLVED, that certificates or book-entry records shall bear the standard Securities Act restrictive legend.
RESOLVED, that the issuance is made pursuant to the Company's equity incentive plan (if applicable), and the Board confirms that sufficient shares remain available under the plan's authorized pool.
RESOLVED, that the officers are authorized to execute all definitive documents, collect consideration, and make all related filings and record updates.
RESOLVED, that all actions previously taken by the officers consistent with the foregoing resolutions are hereby ratified and approved.
RESOLVED, that each officer is authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the foregoing resolutions.
Agreement pursuant to which an investor subscribes for company securities.
This Subscription Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into as of {{effective_date}} by and between {{entity_legal_name}} (the "Company") and {{subscriber_name}} (the "Subscriber").
The Subscriber hereby subscribes for {{security_subscribed_for}} in the amount of {{quantity_or_principal_amount}} for aggregate consideration of {{purchase_amount}}, to be issued on or about {{closing_date}}. Payment shall be made by wire transfer or check.
The Subscriber represents and warrants that the Subscriber is an "accredited investor" as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, by meeting one or more of the following criteria: (a) individual income exceeding $200,000 (or $300,000 joint with spouse) in each of the two most recent years with a reasonable expectation of the same in the current year; (b) individual net worth (or joint with spouse) exceeding $1,000,000, excluding the value of the primary residence; or (c) an entity in which all equity owners are accredited investors. The Subscriber understands that the Company is relying on these representations for securities law exemptions.
The Subscriber acknowledges that: (a) the investment is speculative and involves a high degree of risk; (b) there are no guarantees of return; (c) there is limited or no liquidity and no public market for the securities; (d) the Subscriber may lose the entire investment; and (e) the securities are subject to restrictions on transfer.
The Subscriber represents that: (a) the Subscriber is acquiring the securities for investment for the Subscriber's own account, not with a view to distribution; (b) the Subscriber understands the securities are restricted and have not been registered; (c) the Subscriber is aware of Rule 144 and its limitations; (d) the Subscriber has had access to information about the Company and the opportunity to ask questions; and (e) the Subscriber has not relied on any projections or forward-looking statements of the Company.
The Company represents that: (a) it is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing; (b) it has authority to execute this Agreement and issue the securities; (c) the execution does not conflict with any material agreement; (d) upon issuance, the securities will be validly issued, fully paid, and non-assessable; (e) the capitalization of the Company is as set forth on Schedule A; (f) there has been no material adverse change since the last financials provided; and (g) the Company is in material compliance with applicable laws.
The securities may not be transferred except in compliance with applicable securities laws and the Company's governing documents. Certificates or book-entry records shall bear the standard restrictive legends.
The Subscriber represents that: (a) the funds used for this subscription are not derived from illegal activity; (b) the Subscriber is not on the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals list or any other sanctions list; and (c) the Subscriber is in compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and applicable anti-money laundering laws.
The Subscriber shall indemnify and hold harmless the Company from any losses arising from any breach of the Subscriber's representations and warranties in this Agreement.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law}}, without regard to conflicts of laws principles.
Dispute Resolution. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall first be submitted to mediation for a period of thirty (30) days. If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration or litigation in the courts of the governing jurisdiction. The prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements.
Notices. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, or sent by email. Notice shall be deemed received upon personal delivery, one business day after deposit with an overnight courier, or upon confirmed electronic delivery.
Waiver. The failure of any party to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of such provision or the right to enforce it at a later time.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures.
Assignment. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except in connection with a merger or sale of all or substantially all assets.
Agreement granting an investor specified information, notice, and participation rights.
This Investor Rights Agreement (this "Agreement") is made as of {{effective_date}} by and between {{entity_legal_name}} (the "Company") and {{investor_name}} (the "Investor").
"Major Investor" means any Investor holding at least {{major_investor_threshold}} of the Company's outstanding equity. "Registrable Securities" means shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of Preferred Stock held by Investors. "Required Holders" means the holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities. "New Securities" means any equity securities of the Company, excluding employee equity plan issuances, strategic partnership issuances, debt conversion, and dividends.
2.1 Demand Registration. Upon written request of the Initiating Holders (holders of at least {{demand_threshold}} of the Registrable Securities), the Company shall file a registration statement covering the Registrable Securities, subject to a maximum of two (2) demand registrations and a minimum aggregate offering amount, and blackout periods.
2.2 Piggyback Registration. If the Company proposes to register any securities, the Company shall give notice to the holders of Registrable Securities and include their shares in the registration, subject to pro rata cutback.
2.3 S-3 Registration. Once the Company is eligible to use Form S-3, holders may request unlimited S-3 registrations above a minimum aggregate offering amount of $1,000,000.
2.4 Expenses. The Company shall pay all registration expenses, except underwriting discounts and commissions.
2.5 Indemnification. The Company and each selling holder shall provide mutual indemnification for material misstatements or omissions in registration statements.
2.6 Lock-Up. Each holder agrees to a lock-up of one hundred eighty (180) days following the Company's IPO, per the underwriter's request.
The Company shall provide: (a) annual audited financial statements within 120 days of fiscal year end; (b) quarterly unaudited financial statements within 45 days of quarter end; (c) monthly management reporting package; and (d) annual budget and business plan. Major Investors shall have the right to inspect the Company's books and records upon reasonable notice during normal business hours. Information rights terminate upon IPO.
Major Investors shall have a right of first refusal to participate pro rata in any issuance of New Securities. The Company shall provide written notice of the proposed issuance with material terms, and each Major Investor shall have fifteen (15) days to exercise the right, with closing within fifteen (15) days thereafter.
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So long as any Preferred Stock remains outstanding, the Company shall not, without the consent of the Required Holders: (a) amend the charter or bylaws in a manner adverse to the Preferred Stock; (b) create any new class of equity senior to or on parity with the Preferred Stock; (c) declare or pay dividends; (d) redeem or repurchase any equity (except pursuant to employee agreements); (e) increase authorized shares; (f) effect a dissolution, merger, or asset sale; (g) incur indebtedness above {{debt_threshold}}; (h) effect a change of control; or (i) enter into related-party transactions outside the ordinary course. Protective provisions terminate upon IPO.
The Company shall: (a) maintain D&O insurance; (b) require CIIAAs from all employees and contractors; (c) maintain corporate existence and comply with all material laws; (d) maintain adequate financial controls; and (e) comply with all tax obligations.
Registration rights survive IPO. Information rights, protective provisions, and pro rata rights terminate upon IPO or when an Investor falls below the Major Investor threshold.
This Agreement may be amended by the Company and the Required Holders. No amendment adverse to a particular class shall be effective without the consent of a majority of the holders of that class.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law}}, without regard to conflicts of laws principles.
Dispute Resolution. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall first be submitted to mediation for a period of thirty (30) days. If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration or litigation in the courts of the governing jurisdiction. The prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements.
Notices. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, or sent by email. Notice shall be deemed received upon personal delivery, one business day after deposit with an overnight courier, or upon confirmed electronic delivery.
Waiver. The failure of any party to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of such provision or the right to enforce it at a later time.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures.
Assignment. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except in connection with a merger or sale of all or substantially all assets.
Professional services agreement between the Company and a consultant.
This Consulting Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into as of {{effective_date}} by and between {{entity_legal_name}} (the "Company") and {{consultant_name}} (the "Consultant").
The Company retains the Consultant to perform the services described in Exhibit A (the "Services"). The engagement will commence on {{start_date}} and continue as follows: {{term_description}}. The term may be extended by mutual written agreement.
Fees. {{compensation_terms}}
Invoicing and Payment. The Consultant shall submit monthly invoices. Payment shall be due within thirty (30) days of receipt of a proper invoice (net-30).
Expenses. The Company shall reimburse the Consultant for reasonable, pre-approved, documented expenses incurred in performing the Services, within applicable spending limits.
No other compensation, benefits, or reimbursement shall be due to the Consultant except as expressly stated in this Agreement.
The Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, joint venturer, fiduciary, or agent of the Company, except as expressly authorized in writing. The Consultant shall not be entitled to any employee benefits. The Consultant shall provide its own tools, equipment, and workspace. The Consultant may determine its own schedule and may serve multiple clients. The Consultant is solely responsible for all taxes, including self-employment taxes (Form W-9, 1099 reporting). The Consultant has no authority to bind the Company except as expressly authorized.
The Consultant shall hold all non-public Company information in strict confidence, use it solely for the benefit of the Company, and not disclose it except as authorized in writing. If the Consultant has executed a separate CIIAA, the confidentiality provisions of that agreement shall apply and supplement this Section.
The Consultant hereby assigns to the Company all right, title, and interest in all Work Product (deliverables, reports, software, materials, inventions, and other work product) created within the scope of the Services. To the extent any Work Product qualifies as a "work made for hire" under the Copyright Act, it shall be treated as such. Prior work and third-party materials used by the Consultant shall be identified in Exhibit B.
Consultant represents that: (a) the Consultant has the authority to enter into this Agreement; (b) the Services will not conflict with any other obligation; (c) the Consultant will comply with all applicable laws; (d) the Work Product will be original and will not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights.
Company represents that: (a) it has the authority to enter into this Agreement; and (b) it will pay the Consultant timely in accordance with this Agreement.
Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from third-party claims arising from breach of representations and warranties. The Consultant shall indemnify the Company from claims of intellectual property infringement by the Work Product. The Company shall indemnify the Consultant from claims arising from the Company's use of the Work Product beyond the scope of the Services.
Each party's aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the fees paid or payable under this Agreement. This limitation shall not apply to: intellectual property indemnification obligations, confidentiality breaches, or willful misconduct.
Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience on fourteen (14) days' written notice. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach if the breach is not cured within ten (10) days of notice. Upon termination: (a) the Company shall pay for Services properly performed through the effective date of termination; (b) the Consultant shall deliver all Work Product and return all Company materials; and (c) the Consultant shall cooperate in transition activities.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law}}, without regard to conflicts of laws principles.
Dispute Resolution. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall first be submitted to mediation for a period of thirty (30) days. If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration or litigation in the courts of the governing jurisdiction. The prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements.
Notices. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, or sent by email. Notice shall be deemed received upon personal delivery, one business day after deposit with an overnight courier, or upon confirmed electronic delivery.
Waiver. The failure of any party to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of such provision or the right to enforce it at a later time.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures.
Assignment. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except in connection with a merger or sale of all or substantially all assets.
Exhibit A: Scope of Services.
Exhibit B: Prior Work and Third-Party Materials (if any).
Offer letter setting forth the principal terms of employment.
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Dear {{candidate_name}},
{{entity_legal_name}} (the "Company") is pleased to offer you employment on the following terms.
Position: {{position_title}}
Department: {{department}}
Reporting To: {{reporting_manager}}
Start Date: {{start_date}}
Location: {{work_location}}
Your employment with the Company is at-will. Either you or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this offer letter or any other Company document shall be construed as creating a contract of employment for any specific period.
Base Salary. {{base_salary}}, payable in accordance with the Company's standard payroll schedule.
Bonus. {{bonus_terms}}
FLSA Classification. {{classification}}
Grant Type: {{equity_grant_type}}
Number of Shares: {{equity_shares}}
Vesting Schedule: Four (4) years with a one (1) year cliff, vesting monthly thereafter.
Exercise Price: Fair market value per the most recent 409A valuation.
Grant Date: The first Board meeting following your start date.
The equity grant is subject to the terms of the Company's equity incentive plan and a separate grant agreement.
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You will be eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) participation, and paid time off in accordance with Company policy.
This offer is contingent on: (a) execution of the Company's Confidential Information and Inventions Assignment Agreement (CIIAA); (b) satisfactory completion of a background check; (c) proof of work authorization (I-9 verification); and (d) any applicable non-compete or non-solicitation agreements.
You will be required to sign the Company's CIIAA, which will govern your obligations regarding confidential information, invention assignment, and related matters.
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This offer letter is governed by the laws of {{governing_law}}, without regard to conflicts of laws principles.
This offer letter, together with the CIIAA and any equity documentation, supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements relating to the subject matter hereof.
If you wish to accept this offer, please sign and return this letter by {{offer_expiration_date}}.
We look forward to working with you.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
Services agreement for an independent contractor engagement.
This Independent Contractor Services Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into as of {{effective_date}} by and between {{entity_legal_name}} (the "Company") and {{contractor_name}} (the "Contractor").
The Contractor will provide the services described in Exhibit A (the "Services"). The engagement will commence on {{start_date}} and continue as follows: {{term_description}}.
Fees. {{compensation_terms}}. Compensation is deliverable/milestone-based with acceptance criteria as set forth in Exhibit A.
Payment Terms. {{payment_terms}}
Expenses. {{expense_policy}}
The Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, partner, or representative of the Company. The Contractor determines the manner, means, and methods of performing the Services. The Company controls only the result of the work, not how the work is performed. The Contractor provides its own equipment and maintains its own workspace. The Contractor sets its own hours and is free to accept other engagements. The Contractor is not subject to the Company's control over how work is performed.
The Contractor is solely responsible for all compensation, taxes (including self-employment tax), withholdings, benefits, insurance, and obligations relating to the Contractor and any personnel. No federal, state, or local income tax or payroll tax of any kind shall be withheld by the Company. The Contractor shall complete Form W-9 and acknowledges that the Company will issue Form 1099 as required.
The Contractor will hold Company confidential information in confidence and use it only to perform the Services. To the fullest extent permitted by law, all deliverables, reports, software, materials, inventions, and other work product created within the scope of the Services will be owned exclusively by the Company, and the Contractor hereby assigns all right, title, and interest therein.
The Contractor represents that: (a) it has authority to enter into this Agreement; (b) the Services will not conflict with any other obligation; (c) it will comply with all applicable laws; and (d) the work product will be original and non-infringing.
Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other from third-party claims arising from breach of representations. The Contractor shall indemnify the Company from claims of IP infringement by the work product.
Each party's aggregate liability shall not exceed the fees paid or payable under this Agreement. This limitation shall not apply to IP indemnification, confidentiality breaches, or willful misconduct.
Either party may terminate for convenience on {{termination_notice_days}} days' prior written notice. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach if not cured within ten (10) days. Upon termination, the Company shall pay for work performed through the termination date. The Contractor shall deliver all work product and return Company materials.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law}}, without regard to conflicts of laws principles.
Dispute Resolution. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall first be submitted to mediation for a period of thirty (30) days. If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration or litigation in the courts of the governing jurisdiction. The prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements.
Notices. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally, sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, or sent by email. Notice shall be deemed received upon personal delivery, one business day after deposit with an overnight courier, or upon confirmed electronic delivery.
Waiver. The failure of any party to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of such provision or the right to enforce it at a later time.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as original signatures.
Assignment. Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except in connection with a merger or sale of all or substantially all assets.
Agreement governing the exchange and protection of confidential information.
This Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into as of {{effective_date}} by and between {{entity_legal_name}} and {{counterparty_name}} (each, a "Party" and together, the "Parties").
The Parties wish to evaluate and discuss {{purpose}} (the "Purpose") and, in connection therewith, may disclose certain confidential or proprietary information to one another.
"Confidential Information" means all information disclosed by a Party (the "Disclosing Party") to the other Party (the "Receiving Party") in connection with the Purpose, whether written, oral, or visual, that is marked as confidential or, if disclosed orally, identified as confidential within thirty (30) days of disclosure. "Representatives" means a Party's directors, officers, employees, agents, advisors, and contractors who have a need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as this Agreement.
Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available without breach of this Agreement; (b) was known to the Receiving Party prior to disclosure, as demonstrated by written records; (c) is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information; (d) is received from a third party without restriction and without breach of any duty; or (e) is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order.
Each Receiving Party shall: (a) use Confidential Information solely for the Purpose; (b) not disclose Confidential Information except to its Representatives; (c) protect Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care as it protects its own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care.
If the Receiving Party is compelled by law, court order, subpoena, or regulatory demand to disclose Confidential Information, it shall: (a) provide prompt notice to the Disclosing Party (to the extent legally permitted); (b) cooperate with the Disclosing Party's efforts to obtain a protective order; and (c) disclose only the minimum information required.
Upon termination of this Agreement or the Disclosing Party's written request, the Receiving Party shall promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information and materials within {{return_materials_days}} days and provide written certification of destruction. The Receiving Party may retain copies in routine backup systems and as required by law, subject to ongoing confidentiality obligations.
No license under any intellectual property right is granted by disclosure of Confidential Information. This Agreement does not obligate either Party to enter into any transaction, relationship, or further agreement.
Each Party acknowledges that unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may cause irreparable harm for which monetary damages would be inadequate. Accordingly, in addition to (and not in lieu of) monetary damages, the Disclosing Party shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief.
This Agreement shall remain in effect for a disclosure period of {{term_years}} years from the date hereof. The confidentiality obligations shall survive for {{confidentiality_period_years}} years after disclosure of Confidential Information, except that obligations with respect to trade secrets shall survive for so long as such information remains a trade secret under applicable law.
This Agreement is governed by the laws of {{governing_law}}, without regard to conflicts of laws principles. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the other Party's prior written consent. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement on its subject matter. The failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by electronic signature.
This is the controlling operational artifact for Agent Operator authority. It is adopted by reference in the Operating Agreement (LLC) and Bylaws (Corporation). The Principal/CEO may amend this schedule within the adjustment envelope (Section 9.1) without Board/Member action. Any amendment that expands delegated authority requires Board/Member resolution. The Agent Operator may not amend this schedule.
When instructions or rules conflict, the following precedence applies (highest to lowest):
When the Agent detects a conflict between levels, it must halt, record the conflict, and escalate to the Principal. The Agent must not resolve ambiguity by choosing the interpretation that expands its own authority.
The Agent may not commit more than {{spending_defaults.per_vendor_annual_cap}} in aggregate annual spending to any single vendor without Tier 2 approval, even if individual transactions are within Tier 1 limits.
Any expenditure not covered by a category above, or exceeding any limit above, requires Tier 2 approval before commitment.
Autonomy lanes define categories of action the Agent may take without per-instance approval, provided all lane conditions are met. If any condition is not met, the action escalates to Tier 2.
Not Tier 1 (always Tier 2 or higher): W-2 employee hiring, exclusive engagements, IP assignment beyond standard work-for-hire, non-compete obligations, equity compensation.
Not Tier 1: Opening/closing accounts, changing signers, setting up new payment methods, wire transfers to new recipients.
A valid Tier 2 approval requires all of the following:
Every Tier 2 approval must be recorded with:
For defensibility-first operation, negative consent is disabled by default and no-response is never approval.
Negative consent may only be enabled by explicit Board/Member resolution that identifies:
Negative consent is never available for: equity actions, litigation, governance amendments, state/federal filings requiring natural-person attestation, actions above $5,000, or any Tier 3 action.
The Agent Operator must immediately enter Incident Lockdown mode if any of the following occur:
Upon auto-suspension:
For any auto-suspension trigger or operational anomaly, the Agent must produce a structured incident report within 1 hour, per the schema defined in the Signing and Records Standard.
The CEO (Corporation) or Principal (LLC) may modify this Delegation Schedule without Board/Member action only within the following envelope:
All adjustments must be recorded in the amendment history (Section 12) with the date, description, and authorizing person.
The following changes are outside the scope of this Delegation Schedule and require amendment of the Bylaws (Corporation) or Operating Agreement (LLC):
This Delegation Schedule must be reviewed and re-authorized by the Principal/CEO/Board at least annually. If not re-authorized within 30 days of the review date:
| Date | Version | Description | Authorized by |
|---|---|---|---|
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1.0 | Initial adoption | {{adopted_by}} |
Use this decision log to capture the governing factual and legal assumptions applied in the formation set and the entity's operating model.
{{founders_list}}{{founders_table}}{{fiscal_year_end}}{{board_size}} directors: {{directors_list}}{{officers_list}}Adopted by Board Resolution / Principal directive dated {{effective_date}}.
Define how governance documents are approved, signed, and archived, including standards for AI agent execution, audit integrity, and incident response.
YYYY-MM-DD.When the Agent Operator executes an action, the internal audit record must include:
Upon receipt of notice of actual or threatened litigation, government investigation, or audit, the Agent must immediately implement a litigation hold preserving all potentially relevant records, suspend routine deletion, and notify the Principal. The litigation hold shall remain in effect until lifted by written instruction from the Principal or legal counsel.
For Critical and High severity incidents, the Agent must produce a structured report within 1 hour containing:
Upon Agent Operator replacement or termination:
Service agreement governing the provider's operation of the Agent system and related services for the entity.
This Agent Operator Service Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into as of {{effective_date}} by and between {{entity_legal_name}} (the "Entity") and {{provider_legal_name}} (the "Provider").
"Agent Operator" means the AI-based system operated by Provider to perform services for the Entity. "Authorized Operations" means the scope of authority delegated to the Agent Operator by the Entity's governing documents and Delegation Schedule. "Company Data" means all data provided by or generated for the Entity. "Confidential Information" means any non-public information disclosed by either party, excluding information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available without breach; (b) was known to the receiving party prior to disclosure; (c) is independently developed without use of the disclosing party's information; (d) is received from a third party without restriction; or (e) is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order. "Force Majeure Event" means any event beyond a party's reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, government action, or infrastructure failures. "Material Change" means any change to Provider's systems that could affect delegation scope, auditability, security posture, or operational continuity. "Security Incident" means any unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction of Company Data. "Service Levels" means the performance standards set forth in Section 10. "Personnel" means Provider's employees, contractors, and agents.
Provider will supply the Agent Operator platform and related support services used by the Entity to operate within the authority granted by the Entity's governing documents, internal controls, and written instructions. Provider will perform the services in a professional and workmanlike manner, using Personnel with appropriate skill and care.
Provider represents and warrants that: (a) it has the authority to enter into this Agreement; (b) the execution of this Agreement does not conflict with any other agreement; (c) it will comply with all applicable laws in performing the services; (d) it has adequate resources and personnel to perform the services; and (e) there is no pending litigation that would materially affect its ability to perform.
Entity represents and warrants that: (a) it has the authority to enter into this Agreement; and (b) it will use the services in compliance with applicable law.
The Entity shall own all work product and outputs generated by the Agent Operator in the course of performing services for the Entity. Provider retains ownership of its pre-existing intellectual property, and hereby grants the Entity a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such pre-existing IP solely to the extent incorporated into the services or work product. Provider represents that the services will not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights.
Each party agrees to hold the other party's Confidential Information in strict confidence and to use it only for the purposes of this Agreement. The confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years.
Provider may not use Company Data for training, benchmarking, model improvement, analytics, or any other secondary purpose except to the extent expressly authorized in a separate written agreement signed by the Entity. Company Data must remain within systems and jurisdictions authorized by the Entity.
Provider will maintain commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including role-based access controls, encryption in transit and at rest, audit logging, credential rotation support, and incident detection and response procedures.
Provider will notify the Entity without undue delay and in any event within twenty-four (24) hours after discovering any Security Incident affecting Company Data or systems. Provider will provide updates regarding containment, remediation, and impact as reasonably requested. Incident severity classification and response SLAs shall mirror those defined in the Entity's Signing and Records Standard.
Provider will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain monthly service availability of at least 99.5%, excluding scheduled maintenance windows disclosed at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance. Provider will provide Severity 1 incident response within one (1) hour after notice.
Provider will give the Entity reasonable advance notice of any Material Change. Provider will not implement changes that materially expand Agent authority without the Entity's prior written approval. Material changes to the underlying model or hosting infrastructure require at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice.
Provider will maintain records reasonably sufficient to demonstrate compliance with this Agreement. The Entity shall have the right to audit Provider's compliance with this Agreement upon reasonable notice, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.
Provider shall indemnify the Entity against third-party claims arising from: (a) infringement of intellectual property rights by the services; (b) data breaches resulting from Provider's negligence; and (c) breach of Provider's representations and warranties.
Entity shall indemnify Provider against third-party claims arising from the Entity's misuse of the services beyond the scope of Authorized Operations.
Indemnification procedures: The indemnified party shall provide prompt notice of any claim, the indemnifying party shall have control of defense, and the indemnified party shall cooperate as reasonably requested. Neither party may settle a claim in a manner that imposes obligations on the other party without prior written consent.
Provider shall maintain cyber liability, errors and omissions, and commercial general liability insurance in amounts TBD, and shall provide certificates of insurance upon request.
Except for the exclusions below, each party's aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the greater of: (a) fees paid or payable during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim; or (b) $250,000. The following are uncapped: fraud, willful misconduct, gross negligence, intellectual property indemnification obligations, unauthorized data use, and confidentiality breach.
The initial term of this Agreement is one (1) year and will automatically renew for successive one-year periods unless either party gives at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice of non-renewal. The Entity may terminate for convenience on thirty (30) days' prior written notice. Either party may terminate immediately for: (a) material breach not cured within thirty (30) days of notice; (b) material Security Incident; (c) unauthorized data use; (d) insolvency; or (e) repeated Service Level failure. Sections 5, 6, 7, 13, 15, 17, and 24 shall survive termination.
Upon termination, Provider will return Company Data and material operational artifacts in a commercially usable format within seven (7) days. Provider will delete remaining Company Data from Provider-controlled systems within thirty (30) days, except to the extent retention is required by law, and will provide written deletion certification upon request. Hash-chain transfer shall be completed intact with verification.
Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from a Force Majeure Event, provided the affected party gives prompt notice and uses reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact. If a Force Majeure Event continues for more than sixty (60) days, either party may terminate this Agreement.
Neither party may assign this Agreement without the other party's prior written consent, except in connection with a merger or sale of all or substantially all assets. Any acquisition of or change of control of Provider shall entitle the Entity to terminate this Agreement on thirty (30) days' notice.
Provider shall not engage subcontractors or subprocessors to process Company Data without the Entity's prior written consent. Provider shall remain liable for the acts and omissions of its subcontractors as if they were Provider's own.
During the term and for twelve (12) months thereafter, neither party shall directly solicit for employment any employee or contractor of the other party who was involved in the performance of this Agreement, without the other party's prior written consent.
Each party shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and governmental orders in performing its obligations under this Agreement.
Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement signed by both parties. Waiver. The failure of either party to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver. Notices. All notices shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth in the signature blocks, by personal delivery, overnight courier, or email. Notice shall be deemed received upon personal delivery, one business day after deposit with an overnight courier, or upon confirmed electronic delivery. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by electronic signature. Relationship of Parties. The parties are independent contractors. Nothing in this Agreement creates an agency, partnership, or joint venture.
This Agreement is governed by the laws of {{jurisdiction}}, without regard to conflicts of laws principles. Any dispute shall first be submitted to mediation for a period of thirty (30) days. If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration or litigation in the courts of the governing jurisdiction. The prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Minimum required terms for the service agreement between the entity and the Agent Operator provider. This checklist is a governance tool, not a contract.
Use this checklist to confirm that the executed Agent Operator service agreement includes the minimum governance, security, audit, and data-handling protections required by the Entity.
| Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Provider may not use Entity data for training, benchmarking, or secondary purposes without explicit written Entity consent. | Required |
| Entity data must remain within systems and jurisdictions authorized by the Entity. | Required |
| Provider must maintain commercially reasonable confidentiality, access control, and retention protections. | Required |
| Provider must notify the Entity of any security incident affecting Entity data within 24 hours of discovery. | Required |
| Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Provider returns Entity data and operational artifacts in portable form within 7 days after termination or replacement. | Required |
| Provider deletes remaining Entity data within 30 days, subject only to legally required retention. | Required |
| Provider supplies written deletion certification on request. | Required |
| Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Provider supports scoped credential provisioning, rotation, and revocation. | Required |
| Provider maintains audit logs of access to Entity data and systems. | Required |
| Provider supports immediate suspension of Agent operations upon Entity request. | Required |
| Provider maintains a recognized security controls program (for example, SOC 2 Type II or equivalent). | Recommended |
| Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Entity has reasonable audit or diligence rights regarding Provider compliance. | Required |
| Provider liability carve-outs cover fraud, willful misconduct, gross negligence, and unauthorized data use. | Required |
| Agreement includes a reasonable liability cap for ordinary operational errors only. | Recommended |
| Provider must provide advance notice of material system or model changes affecting controls, security, or delegation scope. | Required |
| Requirement | Status |
|---|---|
| Entity may terminate for convenience on 30 days notice and immediately for material breach or material security incident. | Required |
| Post-termination data return, deletion, confidentiality, and cooperation obligations survive termination. | Required |
| Governing law aligns with the Entity's governing documents or another expressly approved jurisdiction. | Required |
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