Five agreements. Nothing hidden.
Before we look at anything, I want you to know something important:
You can show every one of these to your own lawyer. In fact, we'd encourage it. Nothing here is buried. Everything is exactly what it says it is. Take your time. Ask questions. Get a second opinion. That's how this should work.
What comes next is five standard agreements. Each one solves a real problem — for you. Not for us.
Let's walk through them.
Document 01 of 5
Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement
The problem it solves:
Keeps your secrets safe while we work together
"You share your numbers, your customers, how you operate — we keep it locked up."
One thing to know cold before signing:
This works both ways. Your data is protected AND Pre.'s playbooks are protected. It lasts two years after we're done.
Timing: Signed before day 1
Read the full document →Document 02 of 5
Engagement Agreement
The problem it solves:
Defines exactly what the next 90 days look like
"This is just clarity on what we're actually doing, for how long, and how either of us can walk away."
One thing to know cold before signing:
You can end this at any time. No lock-in. Everything Pre. builds inside your business is yours to keep, whether we keep working together or not.
Timing: Signed when we start the work
Read the full document →Document 03 of 5
IP Ownership Agreement
The problem it solves:
Makes sure you own the systems and playbooks we build
"Whatever we create for your business — dashboards, systems, processes, code — it's yours. Not ours. Yours."
One thing to know cold before signing:
There's no ambiguity here. If Pre. disappears, you keep everything. If you walk away at day 30, you keep everything. This is non-negotiable.
Timing: Signed when we start the work
Read the full document →Document 04 of 5
Success Fee Agreement
The problem it solves:
Means Pre. only gets paid if we actually move the needle
"We don't charge you upfront. We earn a percentage of the real value we create — and nothing if we don't."
One thing to know cold before signing:
The percentage and how we measure success are locked in writing before day 1. No surprises at day 90. If Pre. doesn't work, Pre. doesn't earn.
Timing: Signed when we start the work
Read the full document →Document 05 of 5
Letter of Intent (Acquisition)
The problem it solves:
Your safety net if Pre. wants to acquire you
"This is completely non-binding. Pre. might want your business — but you don't have to say yes, negotiate, or even read it carefully."
One thing to know cold before signing:
Most engagements end without one. You've already decided. The LOI is just Pre. laying out a starting position if you're interested in selling.
Timing: Only if Pre. makes an offer at day 90
Read the full document →Common concerns.
"These look pretty founder-friendly. What's the catch?"
No catch. Pre. only wins if you win. The success fee means we don't earn unless we move the needle. The IP ownership is yours no matter what happens. The engagement can end at any time. We built these terms because they reflect how we actually want to work — not as a trap, but as a partnership.
"My lawyer will probably want to change some of this."
That's fine. These are starting points, not ultimatums. Your lawyer may suggest amendments that make sense for your situation. Pre. is flexible on reasonable changes. Bring them to the table.
"Do I have to sign all five today?"
No. The NDA comes first — before anything else. Then you sign the Engagement, IP Ownership, and Success Fee agreements together when the work actually starts. The Letter of Intent only shows up if Pre. wants to acquire you at day 90. Most businesses never see it.
"What if I'm not ready to decide yet?"
Good. That's the whole point. You don't have to sign anything today. But now you know exactly what you'd be agreeing to — and that's what matters. Take your time. Read these with your lawyer. Ask Pre. questions. This decision should feel clear, not rushed.
"You don't have to sign anything today. But now you know exactly what you'd be agreeing to — and that's the whole point."
If you have questions, or if something doesn't feel right, talk to Pre. directly. This isn't a black box. This isn't legal language designed to protect Pre. — it's the opposite. It's five agreements written so you can understand them, so your lawyer can review them, and so you can make a real decision.
Have a question? Let's talk →