Business Contracts

Governs access, uptime SLAs, subscription tiers, auto-renewal, and limitations of liability for cloud-based software

Framework agreement for large customers with custom pricing, enhanced SLAs, security exhibits, and negotiated terms

Grants perpetual or term-limited rights to install and use software on customer’s own servers or devices

Customer-facing agreement for text, image, video, code, or multimodal AI generation services.

Licenses pre-trained models or foundation models to third parties or from third parties (commercial vs research-use)

Licenses datasets (web-scraped, synthetic, or proprietary) for training or fine-tuning AI models

Used when collecting data from users or contributors for model improvement

Stand-alone clauses or add-on clauses clarifying who owns AI-generated content and under what conditions

Engagement of developers or agencies for custom software or AI systems

Flexible framework for ongoing development, support, or engineering services

Allows third parties to rebrand and resell your software or AI solution

Governs access to and commercial use of your APIs (rate limits, attribution, revenue share if applicable)

Standard click-wrap or browse-wrap license for desktop, mobile, or embedded software

Ensures proper use of OSS, handles inbound/outbound licensing, and governs employee or community contributions

Protects licensee if licensor goes out of business or fails to maintain software

Controls pre-release testing with confidentiality, feedback ownership, and no-warranty disclaimers

Public-facing rules for websites, platforms, and online services

Comprehensive privacy suite with DPA, SCCs, and cookie policies

Mandatory for EU/UK/US state law compliance when processing personal data

For IaaS, PaaS, or dedicated server arrangements

Increasingly requested by enterprise clients (bias mitigation, transparency, human oversight)

For AI integration, migration, or custom model deployment projects

Mutual and unilateral versions with specific provisions for source code, training data, and model weights

Used when hiring freelancers or agencies to ensure full IP ownership of software/AI deliverables

Contract outlining terms for buying/selling digital assets and cryptocurrencies, including price, quantity, payment methods, wallet details, and blockchain confirmation requirements.

Governs the licensing, sale, and usage rights for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), specifying intellectual property (IP) ownership, royalties, and transfer restrictions. Ensures the buyer acquires rights without full IP transfer.

Integrates traditional contract terms with executable blockchain code, automating conditions like payments or asset transfers while including fallback legal provisions for disputes.

Defines terms for selling tokens pre-launch or in private rounds, covering valuation, vesting, and regulatory compliance.

Regulates the safekeeping of digital assets by a third-party custodian, detailing storage methods, insurance, access controls, withdrawal processes, and liability for hacks or losses.

Outlines terms for cryptocurrency mining operations, including equipment provision, power usage, revenue sharing from block rewards, and termination rights.

A collaboration contract for joint development or use of blockchain technology, covering IP sharing, profit allocation, governance, and exit strategies.

Tailored for mergers/acquisitions involving crypto firms, addressing asset valuation volatility, regulatory approvals, IP transfers, and token ecosystem integration.

Platform-specific agreements detailing user rights, data handling (e.g., KYC/AML compliance), liability limits, and dispute resolution for crypto exchanges or wallets.

Ensures adherence to Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, including verification processes, reporting obligations, and sanctions checks.

Specifies conditions for accepting cryptocurrencies as payment, including exchange rates, refund policies, tax implications, and volatility hedges.

Defines terms for locking up tokens to support network validation, including rewards distribution, slashing risks, and lock-up periods.

The most comprehensive PPP arrangement where the private party designs, builds, finances, and operates infrastructure over a long period (typically 20-30 years), earning revenue directly from users or through government payments.

The private sector constructs an asset and finances the capital cost during the construction period operates it for a specified period, then transfers it back to the government.

The private sector designs, builds, finances, operates an asset, then leases it back to the government, typically over a 25-30 year period.

Arrangements where the private operator leases existing infrastructure from the government and is responsible for operations and maintenance, with revenues coming from user fees.

Private party manages and operates publicly-owned assets but doesn't take on significant financing risk or long-term responsibility

A private operator operates and maintains the asset for the public partner to an agreed level with specified obligations, typically with performance-based payment mechanisms

Contract where a single party designs and constructs the entire project for a fixed price and timeline. This consolidates responsibility and transfers construction risk from the public sector to the private contractor.

Contract for procurement and delivery of specific machinery or equipment needed for the project. Specifies technical specifications, delivery schedules, warranties, and performance guarantees for critical equipment.

Defines responsibilities and coordination between multiple contractors working on different parts of the same project. Establishes protocols for handovers, shared resources, and resolving disputes when work packages overlap or depend on each other.

Long-term contract securing essential inputs like fuel, water, or raw materials at agreed prices and quantities.

Guarantees a buyer will purchase the project's output (electricity, treated water, etc.) at predetermined rates.

Agreements to buy electricity at a discounted rate, popular among businesses for managing fluctuating power demand and costs.

Governs the sale and purchase of verifiable carbon offsets or allowances to meet environmental targets.

Agreed with governments, they often provide concessions from local laws to encourage investment

Common form of agreement between companies planning to jointly explore for and develop minerals

Agreements where one party processes raw materials for another party. In the energy sector, this can involve a power plant converting fuel into electricity for a fee

Leases take different forms: depending on the use-case:
Full Repairing & Insuring lease with rent review (RPI/CPI/market), alienation, service charge, reinstatement
Warehouse/distribution focus: yard rights, loading, power supply, EPC A/B requirements
High-street, shopping centre or out-of-town; turnover rent, keep-open, media facias

Ideal for SMEs, managed offices, pop-ups. Simplified lease for short-term occupancy with flexible exit provisions

A Lease where tenant waives automatic renewal rights.

Binding commitment to grant a lease once specified conditions (e.g., construction completion) are met. Development or major refurbishment – ties tenant in before practical completion

Lease with rent based on tenant's sales revenue plus minimum base rent. Commonly used for retail shopping

Short-term letting of vacant space (e.g. pop-ups, events, film shoots) without creating a formal tenancy.

Security arrangement where tenant deposits funds as guarantee against rent defaults. An alternative to a bank guarantee.

Bespoke, supplementary agreement documenting special terms like rent-free periods or exit fees

For head-tenants subletting part or whole. Typically mirroring superior lease obligations

Formal termination of lease, potentially involving payment by either party

Right (but not obligation) to purchase/se;ll property at future date on predetermined terms

Sale contract contingent on obtaining planning permission or other conditions. Often used by Developers.

Seller retains right to additional payment if property value increases (e.g., through planning gain). Seller protection on future development value or intensified use

Developer and landowner collaborate to obtain planning permission and develop property.

For large mixed-use or logistics schemes. Comprehensive framework governing construction project and related obligations

Appointment of manager to handle day-to-day property operations and maintenance.

Non-binding summary of key deal terms before formal documentation

Seller commits not to negotiate with other parties for specified period. Prevents gazumping during negotiation