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Memorandum of Understanding

Documents agreed terms between parties before a formal contract is signed. Establishes intent, roles, and timeline without full legal commitment.

Why you need one

Agree before committing

Locks in key terms and intent so both parties are aligned before investing in a full contract.

Good faith baseline

Creates a documented expectation of good-faith negotiation toward a formal agreement.

Non-binding clarity

Explicitly states this is not a binding contract — protecting both parties while they finalize terms.

Timeline and roles

Defines who does what, by when, and what the next steps are.

How it works

01

Answer a few questions

Takes a few minutes. Progress is saved as you go.

02

Pay a flat fee

Stripe checkout — cards + Apple Pay + Google Pay accepted.

03

Our expert team drafts it

State-specific, Expert Review Included. 2 business days.

04

Download + sign

Delivered to your /account dashboard. Sign digitally or print + notarize.

What's in your document

  • Purpose & scope
  • Roles & responsibilities
  • Timeline & milestones
  • Confidentiality
  • Non-binding statement
  • Termination

Make it legal — after you receive it

1

Review together

Both parties should review and agree on every term.

2

Both parties sign

Signatures show good-faith agreement, not binding commitment.

3

File for reference

Keep as a reference when negotiating the final contract.

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