--- name: agreement-generator description: | Generates customized business agreements for 10 common relationship types with plain English annotations. Use when formalizing a business relationship, creating a partnership agreement, or drafting a service contract from scratch. Trigger with "/agreement-generator" or "create a freelancer agreement". allowed-tools: Read, Write, Glob, Grep version: 1.0.0 author: Intent Solutions license: MIT compatible-with: claude-code, codex, openclaw tags: [legal, agreements, contracts, business, document-generation] --- # Business Agreement Generator ## Overview Generates professional business agreements for 10 common relationship types, each with type-specific clause sections, plain English annotations, and proper legal structure. Templates are benchmarked against CommonPaper standards (CC BY 4.0), Bonterms (CC BY 4.0), and Open-Agreements (MIT) to ensure market-standard language. The skill uses an information-gathering wizard approach — collecting essential details before generating, rather than producing generic boilerplate that requires heavy editing. > **Legal Disclaimer:** This skill generates template documents for informational and > educational purposes only. Generated agreements are not a substitute for legal advice. > Contract requirements vary by jurisdiction, industry, and transaction specifics. > All documents should be reviewed by a licensed attorney before execution. No > attorney-client relationship is created by using this tool. ## Prerequisites - Names and details of all parties to the agreement - Clear understanding of the business relationship and obligations - Desired term, payment structure, and governing jurisdiction ## Instructions 1. **Identify the agreement type.** Determine which of the 10 types the user needs: | Type | When to Use | Key Focus | |------|-------------|-----------| | Freelancer | Hiring independent contractors | Deliverables, IP, independent contractor status | | Partnership | Forming a business partnership | Profit sharing, decision authority, exit | | NDA | Protecting confidential info | Scope, duration, remedies (use nda-generator for full NDA) | | Licensing | Granting IP usage rights | Grant scope, royalties, exclusivity | | Consulting | Engaging expert advisors | Scope of work, deliverables, hourly/project fees | | Statement of Work (SOW) | Defining project specifics | Milestones, acceptance criteria, change orders | | Master Service Agreement (MSA) | Ongoing service relationship | Framework terms, SOW attachment structure | | Joint Venture | Temporary business collaboration | Contributions, profit split, governance, dissolution | | Distribution | Product distribution rights | Territory, exclusivity, minimum orders, marketing | | Referral | Formalizing referral partnerships | Commission structure, tracking, payment triggers | 2. **Run the information-gathering wizard.** Collect these details from the user: **Universal fields (all types):** - Full legal names and entity types of all parties - Business addresses - Effective date and term (with renewal provisions) - Governing law jurisdiction - Payment terms (amount, schedule, method) - Termination provisions (for cause, for convenience, notice period) **Type-specific fields:** - *Freelancer:* Deliverables list, deadlines, IP ownership, equipment provided - *Partnership:* Capital contributions, profit/loss split, management structure - *Licensing:* Licensed IP description, territory, exclusivity, royalty rate - *Consulting:* Hourly/project rate, travel expenses, deliverable format - *SOW:* Milestones with dates, acceptance criteria, change order process - *MSA:* Service categories, SLA requirements, SOW template - *Joint Venture:* Purpose, contributions (cash/IP/labor), governance board - *Distribution:* Products, territory, exclusivity, minimum purchase volumes - *Referral:* Commission percentage, payment trigger, tracking mechanism 3. **Generate type-specific clause sections.** Each agreement type includes its required sections. Common sections across all types: | Section | Included In | |---------|-------------| | Recitals & Definitions | All types | | Scope of Work / Services | Freelancer, Consulting, SOW, MSA | | Compensation & Payment | All types | | Intellectual Property | Freelancer, Consulting, Licensing, JV | | Confidentiality | All types | | Representations & Warranties | All types | | Indemnification | All types | | Limitation of Liability | All types | | Term & Termination | All types | | Non-Compete / Non-Solicit | Freelancer, Partnership, Consulting, JV | | Dispute Resolution | All types | | General Provisions | All types | | Signature Block | All types | **Type-specific sections:** - *Freelancer:* Independent Contractor Status, Tax Obligations, Equipment & Workspace - *Partnership:* Capital Accounts, Voting & Decisions, Admission of New Partners, Dissolution - *Licensing:* Grant of License, Sublicensing Rights, Quality Control, Audit Rights - *SOW:* Milestones & Deliverables Table, Acceptance Testing, Change Order Procedure - *MSA:* Service Level Agreement, SOW Incorporation, Escalation Procedures - *Joint Venture:* JV Entity Formation, Management Committee, Capital Calls, Wind-Down - *Distribution:* Territory & Exclusivity, Minimum Orders, Marketing Obligations, Inventory - *Referral:* Referral Definition, Commission Calculation, Tracking & Reporting, Clawback 4. **Add plain English annotations.** After each section, include: `> **Plain English:** {simple explanation of what this means for both parties}` 5. **Apply jurisdiction-specific adjustments:** - California: Enhanced independent contractor tests (ABC test per AB 5) - New York: Specific partnership law requirements - Texas: Non-compete enforceability standards - International: Choice of law and arbitration provisions (ICC or UNCITRAL rules) 6. **Insert [VERIFY] tags** on any assumptions about party details, payment amounts, or relationship specifics not explicitly provided by the user. 7. **Write the output file** using the naming convention below. ## Output Generate a single Markdown file named `{TYPE}-AGREEMENT-{PartyA}-{PartyB}-{YYYY-MM-DD}.md`: ``` # {Type} Agreement **Between:** {Party A} ("{Role A}") **And:** {Party B} ("{Role B}") **Effective Date:** {date} --- ## Table of Contents {numbered section list} --- ## 1. Recitals and Definitions {formal legal text} > **Plain English:** {simple explanation} ## 2. {Type-Specific Section} {formal legal text} > **Plain English:** {simple explanation} {... remaining sections ...} --- ## Signature Block | | {Party A} | {Party B} | |---|-----------|-----------| | Signature | _________________ | _________________ | | Name | {name} | {name} | | Title | {title} | {title} | | Date | _________________ | _________________ | --- **[VERIFY] Tags Summary:** {numbered list of assumptions} **Agreement Type:** {type} **Clause Count:** {count} sections **Generated by:** Legal Assistant Plugin — Not a substitute for legal counsel. ``` ## Error Handling | Error | Cause | Solution | |-------|-------|----------| | Unclear agreement type | User describes a hybrid relationship | Recommend the closest type, note deviations | | Missing payment details | User has not set compensation terms | Provide market-rate ranges for context, add [VERIFY] | | Multi-party agreement | More than 2 parties | Adapt signature block and obligations for all parties | | International parties | Cross-border relationship | Add international arbitration clause, address currency and tax | | Regulated industry | Healthcare, finance, government contracting | Flag additional compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOX, FAR) | | California freelancer | AB 5 independent contractor risks | Include ABC test analysis, recommend legal review | ## Examples **Example 1: Freelancer Agreement** Request: "Create a freelancer agreement for a web developer building our new marketing site" Result: `FREELANCER-AGREEMENT-AcmeCorp-JaneDev-2026-04-02.md` with: - Detailed scope of work with milestone deliverables - IP assignment to company upon payment (work-for-hire with assignment backup) - Independent contractor status affirmation - NET-30 payment upon milestone acceptance - 14-day termination for convenience with kill fee - Non-compete limited to direct competitors for 6 months **Example 2: Master Service Agreement** Request: "Generate an MSA between our consulting firm and a new enterprise client" Result: `MSA-AGREEMENT-ConsultingCo-EnterpriseCorp-2026-04-02.md` with: - Framework agreement with SOW attachment template - Service level commitments (response times, availability) - Rate card structure with annual escalation cap - Mutual indemnification with liability cap at 12 months fees - Data protection addendum referencing GDPR - SOW change order procedure with approval workflow **Example 3: Referral Agreement** Request: "Create a referral agreement — we'll pay 10% commission for qualified leads" Result: `REFERRAL-AGREEMENT-CompanyA-PartnerB-2026-04-02.md` with: - Qualified referral definition (signed contract within 90 days) - 10% commission on first-year revenue - 30-day payment after client payment received - 12-month attribution window - CRM tracking and quarterly reporting requirements ## Resources - [CommonPaper Standard Agreements](https://commonpaper.com/standards/) — CC BY 4.0 cloud, consulting, NDA standards - [Bonterms Cloud Terms](https://bonterms.com/) — CC BY 4.0 standardized commercial terms - [Open-Agreements](https://github.com/open-agreements) — MIT-licensed agreement templates - [SCORE Business Agreement Resources](https://www.score.org/) — SBA-funded small business templates - [California AB 5 (Dynamex)](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/) — Independent contractor classification - [ICC Model Contracts](https://iccwbo.org/) — International commercial agreement standards