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Securities Act of 1933: Federal law requiring registration of securities offerings and mandating disclosure requirements, unless an exemption applies. Critical for SAFE agreements as they are considered securities.

Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary market trading and establishing SEC oversight. Relevant for future trading considerations and antifraud provisions.

Regulation D: SEC rules providing exemptions from securities registration requirements, particularly Rule 506 which is commonly used for private placements including SAFEs.

Regulation Crowdfunding: Federal regulations governing crowdfunding offerings, relevant if the SAFE is offered through crowdfunding platforms.

Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws that require registration and govern offerings within each state's jurisdiction.

Delaware General Corporation Law: Comprehensive state corporate law framework, particularly relevant if the company is Delaware-incorporated, governing corporate structure and securities issuance.

Investment Company Act of 1940: Federal law regulating investment companies, requiring consideration of exemptions for certain investment structures.

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax law governing the tax treatment of SAFE instruments and their conversion to equity.

State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation applicable to SAFE agreements.

Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, relevant for contract interpretation and enforcement.

Employment Laws: Federal and state laws governing employment relationships, relevant if SAFEs are offered as part of employee compensation.

Accredited Investor Rules: SEC regulations defining qualified investors who can participate in certain private offerings, crucial for SAFE investor qualification.