Contract Review & Drafting
Business Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation Services
Protecting Your Business With Precise, Enforceable, and Strategically Aligned Agreements
When your business relies on contracts, you need more than templates—you need agreements that reduce risk, protect your intellectual property, clarify obligations, and support long-term growth. Novel Law provides foundational legal support for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the full spectrum of commercial, corporate, IP, technology, and operational agreements.
Whether you're a startup founder, a growing company, or an established enterprise, we deliver clear, enforceable contracts aligned to your business model and industry.
Core Contract & Agreement Services
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
We prepare custom NDAs—unilateral, mutual, or multi-party—to protect sensitive information shared during negotiations, partnerships, development, or hiring. Our services include:
Drafting NDAs tailored to your business and confidentiality needs
Reviewing existing NDAs for enforceability, scope, and risk
Identifying red-flag clauses and recommending revisions
Guidance on confidentiality practices and carve-outs
Negotiation support and redline revisions
Sales Agreements
Ensure every sale is supported by a clear, enforceable contract. We provide:
Custom sales contract drafting for products or services
Defined deliverables, pricing structures, warranties, and liabilities
Renewal, term length, and termination provisions
Governing law and dispute resolution clauses
Review and negotiation of counterparties’ agreements
Purchase Orders & Standard Terms
We support businesses that rely on frequent vendor or supplier transactions. Services include:
Buyer-friendly or vendor-friendly PO templates
Standard terms and conditions for recurring transactions
Risk-allocation review (indemnity, delivery, milestones)
Process recommendations for systematized purchasing
Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
We draft and negotiate MSAs that create long-term clarity and minimize disputes:
Comprehensive MSA drafting aligned to your service model
Scope of services, performance standards, and SLA integration
Liability, warranty, and indemnity structures
Payment schedules and milestone frameworks
Data privacy and security obligations
Term, renewal, and termination mechanics
SOW templates included
Statements of Work (SOWs)
Clear SOWs prevent scope creep and disputes. We deliver:
Detailed deliverables, acceptance criteria, and timelines
Milestones and dependency mapping
Payment triggers and invoicing terms
Change-order procedures
KPIs and success metrics
Seamless integration with MSAs
Consulting Agreements
We protect both consultants and hiring companies with agreements covering:
Defined consulting scope
Hourly, project, or retainer compensation structures
IP ownership and confidentiality
Independent contractor compliance
Non-solicitation and conflict-of-interest terms
Liability limitations
Retainer Agreements / Professional Services Agreements
Ideal for ongoing professional support. We provide:
Monthly or quarterly scopes of work
Defined service expectations and communication standards
Fee structures and minimum commitments
Termination and refund provisions
Technology, SaaS & Software Agreements
SaaS Agreements
We draft subscription terms that protect your platform and reduce risk:
License scope, user rights, and usage limits
SLAs (uptime guarantees, support tiers, response times)
Data privacy, security, and breach response terms
API and integration terms
Renewal and cancellation mechanics
Liability limitations for technology services
Software Licensing Agreements
Commercial license grants & restrictions
Source-code escrow provisions
Maintenance and update terms
Resale or sublicensing rules
Royalty or fee structures
Audit rights
End User License Agreements (EULAs)
Consumer-facing usage rules
Restrictions and prohibited actions
Warranty and liability disclaimers
IP protection terms
Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
Ensure GDPR/CCPA-aligned data protection practices:
Required data processing terms
Retention, deletion, and access controls
Sub-processor and vendor management rules
Security standards (ISO/NIST compatible)
Cross-border transfer mechanisms
Breach notification timelines
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
We create SLAs that reduce operational disputes:
Performance metrics and uptime guarantees
Response-time standards
Remedies and credits for service failures
Escalation procedures
Monitoring and reporting obligations
Marketing, Advertising & Creative Agreements
Influencer / Brand Ambassador Agreements
Campaign deliverables, platforms, and content formats
Usage rights and licensing terms
FTC/ASA compliance (#ad, #sponsored)
Compensation structures (flat fee, affiliate %, revenue share)
Exclusivity and non-compete provisions
Content review and approval workflows
Joint Marketing / Co-Branding Agreements
Shared responsibilities and cost structures
Branding guidelines and approvals
IP usage rules for both brands
Revenue share or expense allocation
Termination rules and post-termination brand removal
Content Creation / Production Agreements
Work-for-hire IP assignment
Creative control and revision rounds
Production deadlines and formats
Licensing rights for creative elements
Royalty structures (if applicable)
Startup & Investor Agreements
SAFE Agreements
Custom SAFE notes (valuation cap, discount, MFN)
Dilution modeling and conversion summaries
Investor disclosures
Execution-ready documents
Convertible Notes
Interest, maturity, conversion triggers
Security or subordination clauses
Valuation cap and discount terms
Closing checklists and investor materials
Subscription / Investor Agreements
Investor rights and obligations
Representations & warranties
Cap table impact
Joint Venture Agreements
Governance and capital contributions
Profit/loss allocation
Exit, buy-out, and dissolution mechanics
IP contribution and joint ownership rules
Operating procedures and financial oversight
Revenue Share / Collaboration Agreements
Revenue formulas and payment schedules
Responsibilities of each party
Marketing and distribution rights
Audit and transparency terms
Manufacturing, Distribution & Commercial Operations Agreements
Manufacturing Agreements
Production standards
Quality assurance and inspection rights
Pricing and volume commitments
IP protection (formulas, designs)
Defect remedies and warranty provisions
Distribution Agreements
Territory and channel restrictions
Minimum purchase requirements
Marketing and reporting obligations
Termination and sell-off rights
Reseller Agreements
Authorized reseller rights
Pricing, margins, and rebate structures
Branding and representation rules
Inventory requirements
Geographic resale limitations
Website & Online Policy Documents
Website Terms & Conditions
Comprehensive terms of service
User obligations
Disclaimers & liability limits
Governing law and dispute terms
Age restrictions and community guidelines
Privacy Policies
GDPR/CCPA-aligned disclosures
Data categories and usage purposes
User rights and opt-out processes
Cookie and tracking disclosures
Data retention and deletion policies
Waivers, Releases & Liability Protection
Assumption-of-risk language
Liability releases
Optional arbitration clauses
Minor/guardian provisions
Intellectual Property Agreements
IP Assignment Agreements
Assignment of copyrights and trademarks
Clarification of pre-existing vs newly created IP
Ownership warranties and cooperation clauses
USPTO recording support
Work-For-Hire Agreements
Transfer of all rights to employer/client
Confidentiality terms
Usage rights and distribution scope
Licensing Agreements (IP, Software, Content)
Exclusive or non-exclusive license terms
Royalty or flat-fee structures
Field-of-use and geographic limitations
Renewal and termination rights
Audit and enforcement provisions