| Letter agreement to vary a contract A short form letter agreement to vary a contract. |
| Request for consent to assignment A request for consent to the assignment of a contract. |
| Loan note instrument A loan note instrument, with integrated drafting notes, constituting fixed rate, unsecured loan notes. |
| Equipment hire agreement An equipment hire or equipment lease agreement designed for use between two businesses. The agreement contains an optional clause providing the lessee with a right to purchase the equipment at the end of the term. If this clause is included the agreement becomes a hire purchase agreement. Although this standard document is intended as a neutral agreement, there are some provisions that benefit the lessor as explained in the integrated drafting notes. |
| Deed of variation of contract This is a deed for use when amending or varying an existing contract. It contains optional clauses by which a third party guarantor may consent to the variations. |
| Agreement to vary a contract This is a variation agreement for use when amending or varying an existing contract. It contains optional clauses by which a third party guarantor may consent to the variations. |
| Boilerplate agreement A form of agreement without substantive provisions containing specimen boilerplate clauses (with optional language), and specimen testimonial and attestation clauses (with alternative forms where execution is to be in the form of a deed). Boilerplate clauses deal with those generic contractual provisions which are generally found in commercial contracts, whatever the nature of the transaction. For example, matters such as the choice of governing law, the mechanism for serving notices and requirements that any amendments be agreed and documented in writing. They can have significant practical implications for the parties. For example, they may include provisions which restrict rights of assignment, impose obligations of confidentiality or define events of force majeure when the carefully negotiated contractual terms will not be capable of enforcement. Optional language or clauses are in some instances provided for the same subject matter. The specimen clauses set out in the Boilerplate agreement should be used in conjunction with the drafting notes linked to from this agreement.. |
| Deed of assignment of contract A deed to assign the benefit of a contract. |
| Heads of terms for commercial transactions A standard heads of terms letter for use by two UK companies, into which the key commercial terms of a proposed deal can be inserted. The document is intended as the basis for negotiating subsequent longer form agreements. It is non-binding save with regard to provisions dealing with confidentiality, non-solicitation of employees and customers, exclusivity, costs and governing law and jurisdiction. This type of document is also often referred to as a letter of intent, term sheet or memorandum of understanding. |
| Art loan agreement An agreement for the loan of a piece of art for display at the borrower's premises for an agreed period of time, possibly in return for a loan fee, including a copyright licence to reproduce images of the artwork for limited purposes connected with the display. |
| Assignment of intellectual property rights (pro-assignee) An agreement for the assignment of intellectual property rights, drafted from the assignee's perspective. |
| Notice of assignment A notice to be sent to the other party to a contract following the assignment of the benefit of a contract. The notice contains an optional retrospective request for consent to assignment. |
| Bribery Act 2010: sample statement of ethics A sample statement of ethics (or anti-corruption statement), aimed at fulfilling aspects of the Ministry of Justice's guidance for commercial organisations on adequate procedures to prevent bribery, particularly demonstrating top level commitment. This standard document accompanies Practice note, Bribery Act 2010: using a statement of ethics effectively. |
| Employee Confidentiality and Proprietary Rights Agreement An agreement between an employer and an employee concerning confidentiality and appropriate handling of the employer's commercially valuable information, compliance with relevant security rules and policies, and protection of the employer's intellectual property assets. Agreements of this type have various titles, which may use the term "non-disclosure" in place of "confidentiality," or "intellectual property" in place of "proprietary rights." This Standard Document is drafted in favor of the employer. It is based on federal law. For information on state law requirements, see the State Q&A Tools under Related Content to the right. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. |
| Website Copyright/DMCA Policy A model policy for websites that allow users to upload, store or link to third-party materials, including user-generated content. It serves to designate an agent to receive copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and set out related notice and takedown procedures. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. |
| Website Privacy Policy A model website privacy policy for use by an online business in connection with the collection, storage, use and disclosure of personal information, including for the purpose of selling goods or services to users of the site, or for contacting users with direct marketing information. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. |
| Website Terms of Use Terms and conditions for access to and use of a website, drafted from the website owner's perspective. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. |
| IT Resources and Communications Systems Policy An employee policy regarding proper use of employer IT resources and electronic communications systems, and related rules and prohibitions. It can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is based on federal law. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips, provided by PLC Labor & Employment and PLC Intellectual Property & Technology. |
| Deed of termination of contract A deed of termination intended for use when the parties to a contract wish to bring it to an end. It provides various options for dealing with the parties' accrued rights and liabilities under the agreement being terminated. |
| Letter before action: winding up petition An example letter before action (or letter before claim) to send to a debtor company threatening to present a winding up petition if the debt is not paid. This letter may be used as an alternative to a statutory demand under section 123(1)(a) of the Insolvency Act 1986. |
| Novation agreement: asset purchases A standard document for the novation of contracts in connection with an asset purchase for the benefit of the new owner. |
| Assignment of intellectual property rights (pro-assignor) An agreement for the assignment of intellectual property rights, drafted from the assignor's perspective. |
| Notice to third party of assignment A form of notice to a third party notifying them of the assignment of a debt or benefit of a contract.Note, this document is not a statutory assignment under section 136 of the Law of Property Act 1925. |
| Company Social Media Use Guidelines Guidelines for use of social media by employees and other personnel for company marketing programs and other business purposes. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is based on federal law. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. It should generally be used in tandem with a social media or communications system policy. |
| Social Media Policy (US) An employee policy for appropriate use of social media and related rules and prohibitions. It can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is based on federal law. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. |
| Settlement Agreement and Release: A US Example A sample agreement between two or more parties settling a pending lawsuit and releasing future claims. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. |
| Power of attorney A standard document power of attorney granted by a corporate body or an individual in favour of one or more persons to act as attorney. This power of attorney may be adapted for use in various corporate transactions. |
| Memorandum to board of directors on the Bribery Act 2010 A memorandum to the board of directors on the Bribery Act 2010, explaining why action is required and what actions should be taken. |
| Letter assignment of contract A letter agreement to assign the benefit of a contract. |
| Back-to-back agreement A simple back-to-back subcontract for use in commercial situations when the main contractor wishes to subcontract all or part of its obligations under a main contract on a back-to-back basis. The agreement incorporates the terms of the main contract by reference. |
| Performance guarantee A deed guaranteeing the performance of a party's obligations under a commercial agreement. For drafting purposes, it is assumed that the commercial agreement is a supply agreement, and that the customer is seeking a guarantee of the supplier's obligations from the supplier's parent company. |
| Novation letter agreement A short form letter agreement to novate a contract. |
| Employee Confidentiality and Proprietary Rights Agreement (California) A California-specific agreement between an employer and an employee concerning confidentiality and appropriate handling of the employer's commercially valuable information, compliance with relevant security rules and policies, and protection of the employer's intellectual property assets. Agreements of this type have various titles, which may use the term "non-disclosure" in place of "confidentiality," or "intellectual property" in place of "proprietary rights." This Standard Document is drafted in favor of the employer. It is based on California law. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. |
| Employee Liability Waiver and Indemnification Agreement An agreement between an employer and an employee releasing and indemnifying the employer from liability for accidents, injuries or other damages the employee suffers while engaged in an employer-sponsored activity or while using employer-provided equipment or facilities. This Standard Document is jurisdiction neutral. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements, but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document includes an integrated drafting note with important explanations and drafting tips. |