Founders Agreement
Aligns startup founders on equity splits, vesting schedules, roles, IP assignment, and departure terms.
Why you need one
Founder alignment
Ensures all founders agree on equity, roles, and vesting before any real money or code is on the table.
IP assignment
All IP created for the company stays with the company — not with the individual founder.
Departure protection
What happens when a founder leaves? Buyout terms, acceleration, and cliff periods are defined upfront.
Decision framework
Voting rights, deadlock resolution, and who has authority for what — before you need it.
How it works
Answer a few questions
Takes about 10 minutes. Progress is saved as you go.
Pay a flat fee
Stripe checkout — cards + Apple Pay + Google Pay accepted.
Our expert team drafts it
State-specific, reviewed by an expert or partner attorney. 2 business days.
Download + sign
Delivered to your /account dashboard. Sign digitally or print + notarize.
What's in your document
- Equity splits & vesting
- IP assignment
- Roles & responsibilities
- Decision-making & voting
- Departure & buyout
- Non-compete & confidentiality
Make it legal — after you receive it
All founders review
Every founder should read and agree to every term before signing.
All founders sign
Each founder signs. Keep originals with your corporate records.
File with formation docs
Store alongside your Articles of Organization and Bylaws.
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- State-specific — every state's format supported
- Delivered to your /account dashboard within 2 business days
- CPA + attorney review before delivery
- Free amendments for 30 days