To establish the rights and obligations of the members of the company as a group and as individuals, and those of the company. The principal reasons for a participation agreement are: to provide certainty of the steps and decisions to be taken in the enfranchisement.
Drafting a contract – where to begin. Provide details of the parties. Describe services or results. Set out payment details. Assign intellectual property rights. Explain how to treat confidential information. Identify who is liable – indemnity. Provide insurance obligations.