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Articles about contract drafting software (0-34 of 34)
- Your Saas Agreement - Which End-user Agreement Approach Is Right For You?
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright © 2009 Chip Cooper
If you offer software as a service (SaaS), your choices among contracting approaches for users include an electronic, click-wrapped agreement or a more traditional paper-based, signed agreement - or even a hybrid of these two approaches.
How do you decide which approach is right for you? What are the factors to consider?
Click-Wrapped Agreement Approach
With the click-wrapped agreement approach, the agreement i ...
Tags: Chip Cooper, SaaS agreement, SaaS reseller agreement, website legal documents, website documents, website contracts
- Drafting A Comprehensive Employment Contract
By: Nemilou Despuez | - A comprehensive employment contract works in two ways: it protects both the interests of employers and workers while underscoring the terms of employment for both parties.
While an oral employment agreement is recognized by law, it is better to draft a written contract to make this more legally enforceable and prevent vague provisions which are usually the cause of lawsuits.
BASIC ENTRIES FOUND IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Duration of the employment
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Tags: Employment Contract and Agreement
- Mini-bleaf: German Contracts And Efficient Drafting"€¦kurz Ist Nett
By: Achal Madhavan | - In a meeting last week, an AmLaw 100 partner related to us that he had just completed a commercial transaction in Germany, where, under the German Civil Code, the contract had to be read aloud in the presence of a notary before it could be executed. While this initially struck us as archaic and inefficient (and about as entertaining as listening to Andy Rooney narrate the changing seasons), that partner continued to point out the conventions one hidden benefit: brevity. Because each German ...
Tags: legal document management software, corporate legal solution
- Cliffsnotes For Online Marketers To Avoid Ftc Liability From Affiliates And Resellers
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright © 2009 Chip Cooper
There's been a lot of buzz in the blogosphere about the 81-page Guides for the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Most of the debate and discussion has centered on the rules (and potential liability) facing bloggers who write testimonials and endorsements.
But what about the advertisers that recruit bloggers and other intermediaries to write testimonials and endorsements (th ...
Tags: Chip Cooper, website legal compliance, website legal documents, website documents, Terms of Use Form, Privacy Policy Form, website contracts
- Erp Packages Help Streamline
By: sudhaniSEO | - ERP Packages Help Streamline and Accelerate Project Manufacturing
ERP packages and ERP product solutions ensure successful project manufacturing by providing a strong foundation and thread through all phases and components of project manufacturing. Better known as the Enterprise Project Portfolio Management system, the ERP software solutions will continually examine resources, schedules and supplies to make certain every phase of the project is on time and within budget constraints ...
Tags: ERP product, ERP software, ERP system, ERP implementation, ERP management, ERP
- Erp Packages Help Streamline
By: David Done | - ERP Packages Help Streamline and Accelerate Project Manufacturing
ERP packages and ERP product solutions ensure successful project manufacturing by providing a strong foundation and thread through all phases and components of project manufacturing. Better known as the Enterprise Project Portfolio Management system, the ERP software solutions will continually examine resources, schedules and supplies to make certain every phase of the project is on time and within budget constraints ...
Tags: ERP product, ERP implementation, ERP management, ERP
- The Challenges Of Legal Process Outsourcing (lpo)
By: Harpreet Oberoi | - Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) refers to any processes or steps of work that are performed out of a country to a third party that supports the delivery of legal services. These processes or steps may range from simple steps to a highly complex delivery models. As the modern society gets more complex with modern regulations, the requirements of such services may originate from law firms, corporate, individuals, Independent Attorneys or even Government Sector. One estimate puts the market of LPO ...
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- The Power Of Virtual Teamwork
By: Susie Jones | - Getting a handle on a big project when expertise is low and the amount of help available is even lower can seem impossible. When the right kind of assistance is called in, however, the entire face of the undertaking can change for the better. If expediency is a must and decent pricing is as well, a virtual team can make all the difference in the world.
There are a number of potential benefits that come along with hiring a virtual team to handle a project. The power of even a small ...
Tags: virtual assistants, virtual team work
- Is Your Saas Agreement The Only Website Legal Document You Need?
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright © 2009 Chip Cooper
I'm often asked questions about SaaS (Software as a Service) agreements. What I have to prompt SaaS webmasters to ask is - "Is my SaaS agreement the only website legal document I need?"
To most Saas site webmasters, the answer may be surprising.
What Is a SaaS Agreement?
A SaaS Agreement is a customer agreement, and for this reason, it's usually the focal point for webmasters of SaaS websites. However, ...
Tags: Chip Cooper, website legal compliance, website documents, website legal documents, Terms of Use Form, Privacy Policy Form, SaaS Agreement form, MyLegalFirewa
- Popularity Of Online Contract Templates Is Going Uphill
By: Janice Allenn | - Often it is a challenge for the software companies to find out an expert who can create the documentation and legal papers accurately. Understating the needs and making the legal papers accordingly is indeed a challenge. There are online solutions to these, thought the concept of seeking online help to create legal document is new but it is gaining high popularity due to the convenience that it offers. There are several contract templates on sale and using these templates can make the process ea ...
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- 2 Costly Mistakes For Saas Sites To Avoid With Online Contracting
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright 2009 Chip Cooper
The law of online contracting has become fairly well settled. This is good news for SaaS sites with online agreements such as Membership Agreements, Subscription Agreements, Content License Agreements, and the like.
Online contracting with click-wrapped agreements -- where the user indicates agreement by clicking on I ACCEPT -- will usually result in an enforceable contract if 5 simple rules are followed:
* conspicuous pre ...
Tags: Chip Cooper, website legal compliance, website documents, website legal documents, Terms of Use Form, Privacy Policy Form, SaaS Agreement form, MyLegalFirewa
- Offshore It Outsourcing Concepts
By: chronis tsempelis | - Offshore outsourcing
has overturned the information technology industry. Top organizations are achieving significant competitive gains through offshore outsourcing .Outsourcing is a trend in which one company provides services for another company . Offshore simply means "any other country than your own." The Internet and high-speed Internet connections make it possible for outsourcing to be carried out anywhere in the world
Now-a-days, companies are easily making outsou ...
Tags: outsourcing, IT, Offshore, BPO, HR, services
- Website Design Company, Everything You Need To Know
By: kanicenNix | - The presentation of a specific company's products and services has undoubtedly invaded the arena of effective and productive advertising. Along side with its growing popularity is the swift blossoming of website design companies. A website design company aims to help and serve business owners in terms with advertising needs. Advertising is essential in the success of business establishments and as a response to this growing need; a website design company should be consulted.
In ge ...
Tags: website design company, website designers, website design companies
- Are Non-clickers Bound By Your Saas Agreement?
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright © 2009 Chip Cooper
It's well settled that website click-wrapped agreements presented on SaaS (Software as a Service) websites and ecommerce sites are enforceable against the clicker -- but what about users who access someone else's account without clicking to agree -- are they bound also?
The answer is critical to SaaS websites and ecommerce seeking to create binding agreements.
Binding Clickers To SaaS Agreements
The ter ...
Tags: Chip Cooper, website legal compliance, MyLegalFirewall, online contract drafting service, legal forms, contract forms, legal contracts, sample contract agree
- Saas And Ecommerce Sites - Don't Miss The May 1, 2009 Deadline
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright © 2009 Chip Cooper
On March 20, 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its latest guidelines for the Red Flags Rule entitled "Fighting Fraud with Red Flags Rule: A How-To Guide for Business". These guidelines significantly broadened the scope of the applicability of the Red Flags Rule.
Many SaaS and ecommerce websites may now be surprised to learn that they are covered by the Red Flags Rule - and as a result they may face substantial liabi ...
Tags: Chip Cooper, website legal compliance, MyLegalFirewall, online contract drafting service, legal forms, contract forms, legal contracts, sample contract agree
- Saas And Ecommerce Businesses -- Are You Liable For Failure To Bind Your Service Providers?
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright 2009 Chiup Cooper
If you've been following legal developments on the Web in the last couple of years, you know that there is significant concern regarding privacy and data security. This concern is driven by consumers' fears over identity theft.
The Life Is Good Case - 5 Data Security Safeguards
In a well-known case filed against Lifeisgood.com, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced in a press release dated January 17, 2008, that Life ...
Tags: Chip Cooper, online contract drafting service, legal forms, contract forms, legal contracts, sample contract agreements, contract drafting software, SaaS agr
- What's Behind Google's Requirement For Adsense Users To Modify Privacy Policies?
By: Chip Cooper | - In early March 2009, Google notified users of its new AdSense option, "interest-based advertising". With this announcement, Google also stated that "your privacy policy will now need to reflect the use of interest-based advertising".
What's behind this announcement, what is "interest-based" advertising, and what modifications may be required for your privacy policy if you use this advertising option?
Contextual Advertising; Behavioral Advertising
In ...
Tags: Chip Cooper, website legal compliance, online contract drafting service, legal forms, contract forms, legal contracts, sample contract agreements, contract d
- 2 Tips To Avoid Costly Liability For Visitors' Posts To Your Interactive Website
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright 2009 Chip Cooper
Many sites these days are interactive -- they permit site visitors to post to the site.
Forums and blogs would be at the top of most of our lists for types of interactive sites. However, different kinds of sites are also permitting owners to post, such as classified ad sites.
What happens if a visitor posts a defamatory statement '- or statements that are in violation of specific statutes -- on your blog, forum, or in a cla ...
Tags: Chip Cooper, online contract drafting service, legal forms, contract forms, legal contracts, sample contract agreements, contract drafting software, SaaS agr
- Is Your Saas Agreement Enforceable -- Even Against Simba, The Agreeable Cat?
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright 2009 Chip Cooper
I thought I'd seen and heard it all in my Internet law practice, until a client referred me to an interesting article about a kitty cat named Simba that walked across a keyboard and clicked on an online, click-through agreement (also known as a "click-wrapped" agreement). The article is entitled "The Agreeable Cat", by Ann Loucks, and you can read it at http://www.ohesso.com/essays/essay006.htm.
My client wanted to know whether the agreeme ...
Tags: Chip Cooper, online contract drafting service, legal forms, contract forms, legal contracts, sample contract agreements, contract drafting software, SaaS agr
- Ecommerce Websites -- 3 Tips To Avoid Liability For Actions Of Your Online Resellers
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright 2009 Chip Cooper
Recent case law confirms once again: if online agreements are presented properly to end-users, they're legally enforceable.
This continuing trend is good news for websites that contract with registered users though SaaS Agreements, Membership Agreements, Subscription Agreements, Terms of Sale, Content License Agreements, and the like.
Why? Among other things, this means that important legal disclaimers and limitations of l ...
Tags: Chip Cooper, online contract drafting service, legal forms, contract forms, legal contracts, sample contract agreements, contract drafting software, SaaS agr
- 3 Tips For Your General Audience Site To Avoid Tripping The Coppa Trap
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright 2009 Chip Cooper
If you think that the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) applies only to websites that target children under 13, you're uninformed. Sony found out the hard way, and as a result Sony has agreed to pay a $1 million fine in settlement of a case brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). You can avoid falling into this trap with your general audience site if you follow 3 simple tips.
COPPA or COPA?
In January, ...
Tags: Chip Cooper, online contract drafting service, legal forms, contract forms, legal contracts, sample contract agreements, contract drafting software, SaaS agr
- Your Privacy Policy: Plan Ahead Or Your Opt-in And Customer Lists May Be In Jeopardy
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright © 2009 Chip Cooper
I talk to clients all the time about not falling into the trap of believing that their privacy policy is really nothing but a lot of fluff, filled with vague, self-serving statements such as "we respect your privacy".
It's actually way more than that; it's viewed as an enforceable contract by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and as such it may be construed against you and subject you to substantial liability.
It's ...
Tags: Chip Cooper, online contract drafting service, legal forms, contract forms, legal contracts, sample contract agreements, contract drafting software, SaaS agr
- Use Of A Competitor's Mark In Keyword-triggered Ads - Legal Summary As We Begin 2009
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright © 2009 Chip Cooper
In the last four years or so, cases involving keyword-triggered ads have been hotly litigated. As we begin 2009, it's a good time to look back to see if the law has settled a bit.
The stakes regarding keyword-triggered ads are high-both for trademark owners and their competitors alike, and also for search engines. Companies spend significant sums on Internet advertising -- sums that routinely surpass even optimistic projections.
Tags: Chip Cooper, online contract drafting service, legal forms, contract forms, legal contracts, sample contract agreements, contract drafting software, SaaS agr
- How To Prevent The Outsourcing Procurement Process From Breaking Down
By: Michael L. Thompson | - There is little doubt that the suitability and integrity of an organizations sourcing requirements is critical to identifying and selecting an outsourcing service provider aligned with the companys business strategy and that minimizes operational and financial risk over the life of the sourcing relationship.
Research finds that when organizations struggle to develop sourcing specifications, one or more of the following conditions typically exist:
...
Tags: outsourcing, outsourcing procurement process
- 2009 Resolution -- Give Your Site A 10-point Legal Check-up
By: Chip Cooper | - It's early in the year, and it's time to fulfill your resolution to give your site a quick legal check-up.
Online businesses are now highly regulated, and there's substantial liability if you site's not legally compliant. In addition, your customers are becoming more Internet savvy, and a site that's not legally compliant is not going to be trusted.
So, let's get started.
Use This Checklist If You Already Have The Basic Site Documents In Place
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Tags: Chip Cooper, online contract drafting service, legal forms, contract forms, legal contracts, sample contract agreements, contract drafting software, SaaS agr
- Reviewing Contracts Thoroughly - Advice From Service Professionals
By: James Cochran | - Being self-employed can be one of the most lucrative and satisfying careers available, but it requires due diligence on the part of the independent professional. Whether working in information technology, entertainment or business consulting, its increasingly important not only to have an employment contract in place, but also completely understand all of the fine print within the document before signing it.
Often, when independent contractors dont have an employme ...
Tags: employment agreement, consulting contract, license agreement
- Becoming An Independent Contractor?
By: James Cochran | - Its a rewarding career, but what should you look out for?
Working as an independent contractor or consultant can be a very rewarding, lucrative and satisfying career. Beyond knowing the dynamics of your field, however, you also have to understand how to keep the business operating smoothly and how to protect yourself and your assets. What does being an independent contractor entail and what should you be cognizant of along the way?
First, an independent con ...
Tags: employment agreement, consulting contract, license agreement
- "red Flag" Identity Theft Alert -- Is Your Site In The Cross Hairs?
By: Chip Cooper | - In October 2008, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is delaying enforcement of the Red Flag rules six months to May 1, 2009.
The reason for the delay is uncertainty over who is covered. Just who is covered (and therefore liable for failure to comply) is still somewhat confusing. However, if you're not sure you're covered, particularly if you're a SaaS site, you'd better check out the rules carefully in order to avoid liability for failure to comply.
Tags: Chip Cooper, online contract drafting service, legal forms software, contract forms, legal contracts, sample contract agreements, contract drafting software
- Website Copy: Beware Of Unintended Warranties If You Write Your Own Product Descriptions
By: Chip Cooper | - If you're like most small ecommerce businesses, you'll write your own product/service descriptions. In doing so, you will encounter a legal pitfall unknown to most... you may be creating unintended warranties that could result in substantial liability.
How can this be? How can you unwittingly create a warranty for which you will be held legally liable?
Uniform Commercial Code Warranties
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a collection of state laws t ...
Tags: Chip Cooper, online contract drafting service, legal forms software, contract forms, legal contracts, sample contract agreements, contract drafting software
- The Civil Engineering Job Market In The Uk
By: Stephen Trigg | - Civil engineers in the United Kingdom are working in a time where traditional methods of design are being integrated with new technology. Engineers working on new streets, storefronts, or public buildings no longer need to sketch furiously at their desks in order to get their job done. These engineering professionals are now able to utilise drafting and other software that helps them turn concepts into 3-D models that have realistic features. This trend towards a hi-tech workplace for civil engi ...
Tags: IT Jobs, Pharmaceutical Jobs, Contract and Permanent Recruitment.
- Outsourcing Business Is Booming In India And The Entire Business Scenario Has Been Changed
By: Mukesh pandey | - India cares outsourcing as a baby in a mother's lap
Outsourcing refers to an organization or a company that has a connection/contract/bid with another company to provide services that might otherwise be performed by their professionals. Corporate now outsource jobs such as data entry services, e-mail services, programming services, Human resource services, writing services, transcription services, cad services etc. These jobs are handled by separate companies that do a separate se ...
Tags: Programming services, data entry services, mailing services, transcription services, cad services, writing services.
- Employment Law - The Enforceability Of Post Employment Restraints Of Trade (vic.)
By: Michael Pickering - LAC Lawyers | - Employing highly intelligent and highly qualified employees in a range of sophisticated commercial businesses is a risky business for employers.
To acquire competitive business advantage in an increasingly globalized and networked world of pharmaceuticals, genetics, telecommunications, power supply and information technology requires the employment of highly qualified, well educated, experienced and clever employees.
Potential employers and employees are both well a ...
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- Making Money Online Vol. 4
By: keith | - Hello folks, this is Seth Rubberfold with your latest copy of Making Money Online. In the previous update, we went over hyped products, and networking a downline of sellers for your business. Some of the other options you have are becoming a direct seller of products, and blogging. In Money to Be Made Online many of the set backs you may experience can be avoided by learninf from the pros. Why not learn from their mistakes so you don't have to waste time, energy, and money on needless ...
Tags: make money, make money online, selling, learn to sell, how to sell, how to make money online
- A New Lawyers Best Friend Pre Drafted Legal Forms:
By: Michael Goldstein, Esq. | - A newly admitted lawyer to the Massachusetts Bar, has several options upon receiving his or her license to practice law. They can apply for an associate position with a big firm, and conduct research for the next five years; they can apply to work in a small firm and do all the work the senior lawyers do not want to deal with; they can hang their own shingle. This article will take the perspective of the later, i.e., a recent law school graduate with an entrepreneurial spirit, a little cash on h ...
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