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Legal frameworks for startup founders. Not legal advice — frameworks to understand what you need and when to get a real lawyer.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This skill provides general frameworks and checklists. It is NOT a substitute for qualified legal counsel. Always consult a lawyer for your specific situation.
Legal, contracts, terms of service, privacy policy, entity structure, incorporation, IP, NDA, employment agreement, equity, vesting, GDPR, compliance, regulatory, licensing, LLC, C-corp, Delaware, trademark, patent, copyright, data protection, CCPA
When to incorporate:
Entity comparison:
| Factor | LLC | C-Corp (Delaware) | S-Corp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising | Hard (VCs don't invest in LLCs) | Standard for VC | Not VC-compatible |
| Taxes | Pass-through | Double taxation | Pass-through |
| Equity | Complex membership units | Simple stock | Limited shareholders |
| Best for | Lifestyle business, consulting | VC-backed startup | Small profitable business |
Default recommendation for VC-track startups: Delaware C-Corp.
Why Delaware?
Essential contracts by stage:
| Stage | Must Have | Should Have |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-seed | Co-founder agreement, IP assignment | NDA template |
| Seed | + Employment agreements, contractor agreements | + Advisor agreements (FAST) |
| Revenue | + Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, DPA | + MSA, SLA |
| Series A+ | + Stock option plan, board consents | + ROFR, D&O insurance |
Co-founder agreement must include:
Contractor vs Employee:
| Factor | Employee | Contractor |
|---|---|---|
| Control | You control how/when they work | They control how/when |
| Equipment | You provide | They provide |
| Exclusivity | Usually exclusive | Can work for others |
| Benefits | Required | Not required |
| Tax | You withhold | They pay self-employment |
| IP | Usually work-for-hire | Must have IP assignment |
| Risk | Misclassification is expensive |
IP types for startups:
| Type | What It Protects | Cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trademark | Brand name, logo | $250-1500 | 6-12 months |
| Copyright | Code, content, designs | Free (automatic) | Immediate |
| Patent | Inventions, processes | $5K-15K+ | 2-4 years |
| Trade secret | Proprietary info, algorithms | $0 (process cost) | Ongoing |
IP assignment is critical:
GDPR essentials (if you have EU users):
CCPA essentials (if you have California users):
General compliance checklist:
Standard vesting:
Option pool:
Advisor equity (FAST agreement):
| Involvement | Standard | Strategic | Expert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea stage | 0.25% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Development | 0.15% | 0.35% | 0.6% |
| Revenue | 0.10% | 0.25% | 0.5% |
2-year vesting, no cliff is standard for advisors.
references/contracts.md — Contract templates, negotiation frameworks, red flagsreferences/entity-structure.md — Incorporation guides, entity comparison, Delaware processreferences/compliance.md — GDPR, CCPA, data protection, security compliance~30 seconds. Free. No account. Every finding cites a rule and a line of evidence.