Startups & Co-Founders
Co-Founder Agreement [India]
Detailed equity vesting, reverse vesting, and decision-making for Indian startups.
Standard Founders' Agreement
Core essentials for early-stage teams and pre-incorporation setups.
NewSoftware Dev [India]
IP assignment, source code delivery, and maintenance for Indian tech vendors.
Employment & Talent
Employment Agreement
Master PF, Gratuity, and Notice Periods under Indian labor laws.
Internship Agreement
Secure IP rights and define stipend terms for student interns.
Offer Letter Strategy
Critical traps to check before signing your next job offer.
Sales Commission
Clawbacks, accelerators, and payout cycles defined.
Services & B2B
Master Service Agreement
The gold standard for B2B service delivery and cross-border billing.
Consulting Agreement
Protect your advisory expertise and ensure project-based payouts.
RecurrentConsulting Retainer
Roll-over hours, priority SLAs, and steady cash-flow strategies.
Vendor Agreement
Supply chain protection, liquidated damages, and MSME terms.
Freelance Agreement
Scope creep protection and 'kill fee' clauses for creatives.
Marketing & Media
Influencer Agreement
Content usage rights, exclusivity, and pay-per-click terms.
Event Management
Cancellation policies and liability for live productions.
Photography Contract
Commercial usage licenses and delivery timelines.
Real Estate & Privacy
Residential Lease
Deposit returns, maintenance duties, and eviction protections.
Commercial Lease
CAM charges, lock-in periods, and Fit-out permissions.
Non-Disclosure (NDA)
Protect trade secrets without blocking future career moves.
Privacy Policy
DPDP Act (India) and GDPR compliance for modern apps.
SaaS Subscription
Uptime SLAs, data ownership, and auto-renewal strategies.
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Request Custom Strategy GuideWhy Every Indian Business Needs Written Contracts
A verbal agreement may be legally valid under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, but it is nearly impossible to enforce. Written contracts serve three critical functions: they document the agreed terms (preventing "he said / she said" disputes), they create enforceable legal obligations for both parties, and they provide the legal framework for remedies when something goes wrong.
Research shows that 73% of Indian business disputes stem from ambiguous or missing contract terms. Every template in the Contract Shield library is designed to close these gaps — covering the clauses that Indian courts have repeatedly identified as critical for enforceability.
What Makes a Contract Legally Valid in India?
Under Section 10 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a contract is valid if it satisfies these essential requirements:
- Offer and Acceptance — A clear proposal and unequivocal acceptance of that proposal.
- Consideration — Something of value exchanged by both parties (money, services, goods, or a promise).
- Free Consent — Both parties must agree without coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake.
- Legal Capacity — Both parties must be of legal age (18+), of sound mind, and not disqualified by law.
- Lawful Object — The contract's purpose must not be illegal, immoral, or against public policy.
How to Use Our Contract Templates
Every contract template is a starting point, not a final document. Here is the right process:
- Download the template in Word format so you can edit it freely.
- Fill in the specifics — party names, dates, fees, deliverables, and jurisdiction.
- Upload to Contract Shield AI for a risk review of your customized version. Our AI will identify any gaps or one-sided clauses before you sign.
- Get both parties to sign and store a copy safely. For high-value contracts, consider digital signing via a legally recognized platform.
- Register if required — Lease agreements over 11 months and certain commercial agreements require registration under the Registration Act, 1908.