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Startup Advisory Board Agreement
"I need a Startup Advisory Board Agreement for my AI technology startup based in Bangalore, with equity compensation (2% vesting over 2 years) for an industry expert who will advise on product development and market strategy, starting January 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the company and the advisor, including their respective addresses and registration details
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the company's business and reason for engaging the advisor
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Appointment and Term: Formal appointment of the advisor, duration of the appointment, and renewal/termination provisions
5. Role and Responsibilities: Detailed description of the advisor's duties, time commitment, and manner of providing advisory services
6. Compensation: Details of advisory fees, equity compensation, or other benefits provided to the advisor
7. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information, including usage restrictions and return of materials
8. Intellectual Property: Ownership and assignment of intellectual property created during the advisory relationship
9. Representations and Warranties: Basic assurances from both parties, including advisor's expertise and company's authority to enter agreement
10. Termination: Circumstances under which the agreement can be terminated and the process for termination
11. Post-Termination Obligations: Continuing obligations after the agreement ends, especially regarding confidentiality and IP
12. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, entire agreement, and amendments
1. Non-Competition: Restrictions on advisor's involvement with competing businesses - optional based on company's requirements and local enforceability
2. Expense Reimbursement: Terms for reimbursing advisor's expenses - include if company will cover certain costs
3. Insurance: Requirements for professional liability insurance - relevant for high-risk advisory roles
4. Dispute Resolution: Specific procedures for handling disputes - optional if parties prefer to rely on standard court process
5. Independent Contractor Status: Explicit clarification of advisor's status as independent contractor - important in jurisdictions with strict employment laws
6. Board Observer Rights: Rights to attend board meetings - include if advisor will have board observation privileges
1. Schedule A - Services: Detailed scope of advisory services and specific areas of expertise to be provided
2. Schedule B - Compensation Terms: Detailed structure of compensation, including any equity components, vesting schedules, and payment terms
3. Schedule C - Confidentiality Agreement: Comprehensive confidentiality terms and specific types of confidential information
4. Schedule D - Conflict Disclosure: Disclosure of advisor's existing commitments and potential conflicts of interest
5. Appendix 1 - Meeting Schedule: Expected frequency and format of advisory meetings and consultations
6. Appendix 2 - Company Policies: Relevant company policies that apply to advisors
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