Essential Business Bundle Templates (Contracts)

Legal templates to protect your new or growing Australian business

The Off-Risk Legal essential business bundle is perfect for any Australian business owner:

• Start-ups
• Coaches or Consultants
• Graphic designers
• Copywriters
• Virtual assistants
• Web designers
• Social media marketers
• Real estate
• And so on

Written by Australian barristers and lawyers, the Off-Risk Legal Template essential business bundle will ensure you’ve got everything you need to protect your business, both online and off.

Who is this essential business legal bundle designed for?

• Every Australian business owner who wants to ensure they are legally covered, both online and off
• Whether you’re a start-up or an established business, it’s never too late to use these legally binding templates.
• Can be used Australia-wide

What does this essential business legal bundle include?

This essential business legal template bundle includes:

Full-time Employment Agreement:

• A legal full-time employment contract outlines the terms and conditions of employment, including the obligations and responsibilities for both parties (employer and employee)
• It is clear, concise and straightforward to use and is designed for any business owner seeking to employ a full-time employee, and covers standard employment conditions

Casual Employment Agreement:

• A casual employment contract outlines the terms and conditions of employment, including the obligations and responsibilities for both parties (employer and employee)
• It is clear, concise and straightforward to use and is designed for any business owner seeking to employ a casual employee, and covers standard employment conditions

Independent Contractor Agreement:

• An independent contractor agreement outlines the terms and conditions upon which you (the principal) agree to engage the contractor to provide the desired services
• It is clear, concise and straightforward to use and is designed for any business owner seeking to use a contractor and regulate the rights, powers and responsibilities of the principal (the business owner) and the contractor

Non-Disclosure Agreement:

• A non-disclosure agreement clearly outlines the legal remedies if the party receiving your confidential information breaches its obligations under the NDA
• It is concise and easy to use and essential for business owners who need to discuss or share confidential or sensitive information (such as IP) with another party (suppliers, contractors, employees, manufacturers and so on)

Shareholders Agreement:

• A shareholders agreement clarifies the relationship between the shareholders of a company with the company itself and between each other and is recommended for every business with more than one shareholder
• It acts to regulate the relationship between the shareholders, the management of the company, ownership of shares, and acts as a protection for stakeholders

Terms and Conditions of Trade:

• A terms and conditions of trade contract is the legal way to ensure everyone is on the same page and stands as your protection should a dispute arise in respect of your service or the provision of goods
• It clearly defines the nature and scope of the job, including costs and payment terms, completion, delivery, delays, warranties, defects, liabilities, and contract termination

Website Terms and Conditions:

• Your website terms and conditions govern the use of and access to any information contained on your website by visitors and customers of your website
• They also specify who owns the IP (Intellectual Property) in the information and other materials contained on your website and set out the warranties and indemnities

Website Privacy Policy:

• A website privacy policy governs the collection and use of personal information collected from visitors and customers to your website
• To protect your business and people’s personal information, you need to have a website privacy policy in place

Your responsibilities as a business owner

As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to ensure you have the correct legal documents in place to cover your business and your IP.

If you employ staff, it’s advisable to have an employment contract in place to clearly outline the rights and responsibilities of all parties. The same goes when you’re working with a contractor.

If you have a website where you collect personal information online (i.e., signup forms, sales and so on), you legally must have a website privacy policy in place.

Although having a website terms and conditions disclaimer on your website isn’t a legal requirement, it’s highly advisable to have one visible on your website, to safeguard your IP online.

Anytime you need to disclose confidential information about your business, service or products to another party, it’s highly recommended that you have a non-disclosure agreement in place to protect your IP.

FAQs

What if I don’t use all the templates in this business essential bundle?

This business essential bundle is designed to cover most aspects of an Australian business.

They are yours to keep and use whenever you choose, so if one template isn’t appropriate right now, you may find you come back to it in the future (e.g. hiring staff or using contractors).

As the bundle offers great value for money, you’ll save money buying all the templates as a bundle rather than individual templates.

Can I find out more about each individual template?

Yes, of course. If you’d like to read a more in-depth description of what each legal template offers, please follow the links below:

• Full-time Employment Agreement
• Casual Employment Agreement
• Independent Contractor Agreement
• Non-Disclosure Agreement
• Shareholders Agreement
• Terms and Conditions of Trade
• Website Terms and Conditions
• Website Privacy Policy

Does this business essential legal bundle cover all of Australia?

Yes. It doesn’t matter where you’re located; you can use these templates in any State or Territory in Australia.

Current document version numbers

• Full-time Employment Agreement - v1.2022
• Casual Employment Agreement - v1.2022
• Independent Contractor Agreement - v1.2022
• Non-Disclosure Agreement - v1.2022
• Shareholders Agreement - v1.2022
• Terms and Conditions of Trade - v1.2022
• Website Terms and Conditions - v1.2022
• Website Privacy Policy - v1.2022