Business Agreement Generator Skill

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

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 |
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
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
Add plain English annotations. After each section, include: > **Plain English:** {simple explanation of what this means for both parties}
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)
Insert [VERIFY] tags on any assumptions about party details, payment amounts, or relationship specifics not explicitly provided by the user.
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 — CC BY 4.0 cloud, consulting, NDA standards
Bonterms Cloud Terms — CC BY 4.0 standardized commercial terms
Open-Agreements — MIT-licensed agreement templates
SCORE Business Agreement Resources — SBA-funded small business templates
California AB 5 (Dynamex) — Independent contractor classification
ICC Model Contracts — International commercial agreement standards

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