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Photo / Video / Model Release
Shooting people — models, clients, event guests, kids at a recital, a customer giving a testimonial? A photo / video / model release is the consent that lets you actually USE those images: post them, run ads with them, put them in a catalog. It's the form photographers, marketers, agencies, event organizers and content creators search for by name ('photo release form', 'model release form', 'media release form'), and PaperKit builds the right one for what you shot. Pick the type: a PHOTO release (stills and likeness), a VIDEO release (film, plus the recorded performance and voice), or a TESTIMONIAL release (statements and endorsement, attributed by name). Then set how broadly it can be used — ANY use including advertising and commercial; MARKETING and promotion of your business only; EDITORIAL / news only; or INTERNAL, non-public use only — and PaperKit reframes the grant to match. It handles the money too: leave it unpaid and it runs on “good and valuable consideration” (the usual case), or enter a fee for a PAID model release. Every clause a production expects is laid out: the grant of rights, permitted use, name & likeness, editing and alteration, a waiver of the right to inspect or approve the finished use, a perpetual/irrevocable term, no-royalties, and a release of claims. Shooting a minor? Flip on the MINOR option and a parent or legal guardian signs on the child's behalf (with an optional notary block). It's self-drafted: the person being released (or the parent/guardian) reviews and e-signs online, the photographer/company acknowledges on the signature line, and you download the clean PDF. (Rules for using someone's likeness — especially a minor's — and how far commercial use can go vary by state and platform; confirm yours before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Liability Waiver / Release of Liability
Running a gym, a class, an event, a tour, a rental, or any activity where someone could get hurt? A liability waiver (also called a release of liability, hold-harmless agreement, or waiver & assumption of risk) is the form that has the participant acknowledge the risks and agree not to sue you if something goes wrong — the document gyms, studios, event organizers, tour and activity operators, equipment-rental businesses, trainers, contractors and volunteer groups search for by name. PaperKit builds the right one for what you run: pick the type — an ACTIVITY / class / event waiver, a FACILITY / gym / club membership waiver, an EQUIPMENT RENTAL waiver, or a GENERAL SERVICES waiver — and it reframes the recital to match. Then set the risk: a STANDARD activity, or a HIGH-RISK one, which adds an explicit assumption-of-inherent-risks section plus a physical-condition and fitness-to-participate attestation. Every clause a provider expects is laid out and toggleable: assumption of risk, a release and waiver of claims (including the provider's ordinary negligence, to the extent your state allows), indemnification / hold harmless, and authorization for emergency medical treatment — plus an optional photo / media consent. It handles money too: leave it unpaid and it runs on “good and valuable consideration” (being allowed to participate — the usual case), or recite a participation / rental fee. Waiving for a child? Flip on the MINOR option and a parent or legal guardian signs on the child's behalf, with an optional notary block. It's self-drafted: the participant (or parent/guardian) reads and e-signs online, the provider acknowledges on the signature line, and you download the clean PDF. (Whether a waiver is enforceable — especially a release of a provider's own negligence, and especially one signed for a minor — varies a lot by state; some states limit or won't enforce them. Confirm your state's rules before relying on this form.)
Open tool →General Release / Release of All Claims
Settling a dispute, closing out a claim, or making a final payment to put something behind you? A general release (also called a release of all claims, a settlement and release agreement, or a mutual release) is the document that makes it official: one side gives up (releases) their legal claims against the other, usually in exchange for a settlement payment. It's what people and businesses search for by name to close out a fender-bender or property-damage claim, a return of a deposit, a severance-style buyout, or the end of a business disagreement. PaperKit builds the right one: pick the scope — a broad GENERAL RELEASE of any and all claims, known and unknown (with an express waiver of unknown claims, the classic settlement release); a narrow release of one SPECIFIC claim or matter; or a MUTUAL release where both sides release each other and both sign. Then set the terms: a LUMP-SUM settlement payment, payment in INSTALLMENTS on a schedule you describe, or NO PAYMENT (a release for good and valuable consideration only). It does the money for you and lays out every clause a settlement expects and lets you toggle: the operative release, the waiver of unknown claims, the settlement payment, no admission of liability, a covenant not to sue, and confidentiality — plus governing law and any extra terms. Releasing a minor's claim? Flip on the MINOR option and a parent or legal guardian signs on the child's behalf, with an optional notary block. It's self-drafted: the releasing party reviews and e-signs online, the released party acknowledges (or, for a mutual release, co-signs) on the signature line, and you download the clean PDF. (Whether a release is enforceable — especially a waiver of unknown claims, a release of certain statutory rights, or a release signed for a minor, which may need court approval — varies by state; confirm yours before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Payment Plan / Installment Payment Agreement
Owed money and want it in writing that you'll be paid over time — or setting up a plan to pay something off yourself? A payment plan (also called an installment payment agreement, a payment agreement, or a payment plan contract) is the document that puts a debt on a schedule: the person who owes (the debtor) promises to pay the person owed (the creditor) a set amount in regular installments. It's what people and businesses search for by name to settle an overdue balance over time, to finance a purchase in installments, or to paper a personal loan between individuals. PaperKit builds the right one: pick the type — a DEBT-SETTLEMENT plan to clear an outstanding balance, an INSTALLMENT PURCHASE agreement (with title passing on the final payment), or a PERSONAL-LOAN repayment agreement. Then set the schedule and it does the math for you: enter the total owed, any down payment (it computes the financed balance), the installment amount, how many payments, and how often — WEEKLY, EVERY TWO WEEKS, or MONTHLY — and it lays out the payment stream, estimates the payoff horizon, and adds a final balloon payment if the installments don't land exactly. Every clause a payment plan expects is laid out and toggleable: keep it INTEREST-FREE (0% APR) or add a simple-interest recital at a rate you set, a late-fee clause, an acceleration clause (the whole balance comes due on default), and a no-prepayment-penalty clause — plus governing law, a first-payment date, and any extra terms. It's self-drafted: the debtor reviews and e-signs online, the creditor acknowledges on the signature line, and you download the clean PDF. (Interest / usury caps, consumer-credit disclosure rules, and debt-collection law vary by state and, for interest-bearing or business-to-consumer plans, federal Truth-in-Lending rules may apply. Confirm your state's rules before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Sales Agreement / Purchase Agreement
Selling or buying something — a vehicle, equipment, machinery, inventory, livestock, art, a business asset — and want it in writing BEFORE the handover? A sales agreement (also called a purchase agreement, sales contract, or purchase and sale agreement) is the forward-looking contract that sets the deal: the seller agrees to sell and the buyer agrees to buy described goods for a price, on terms you both sign. It's what people and businesses search for by name to paper a real sale — and it's different from a bill of sale (that's just the receipt AFTER the transfer). PaperKit builds the right one: pick the type — goods sold AS-IS with no warranty, goods WITH a limited warranty (the seller warrants good title and that the goods are free of defects for a period you set), or GOODS PLUS SERVICES / installation done in a workmanlike manner. Then set the payment timing — PAID IN FULL at signing, a DEPOSIT NOW with the balance due on delivery, or the FULL amount due ON DELIVERY (C.O.D.) — and it does the money for you: enter the price plus optional sales tax and shipping, and it computes the total and the balance due after any deposit. Every clause a sales contract expects is laid out and toggleable: goods & quantity, purchase price, payment terms, delivery, warranty or as-is condition, title & ownership (title passes when paid in full), buyer inspection & acceptance, risk of loss on delivery, and default & remedies — plus governing law and any extra terms. It's self-drafted: the seller reviews and e-signs online, the buyer counter-signs / acknowledges on the signature line, and you download the clean PDF, with an optional notary block. (Sales of goods are governed by the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in your state, and warranty, title, tax and consumer-protection rules vary by state and by what's sold; confirm yours before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Service Agreement / Services Contract
Hiring someone to do work — or being hired — and want it in writing? A service agreement (also called a services contract, master service agreement, consulting agreement, or freelance contract) is the contract that governs the engagement: a client hires a provider to perform described services for a fee, on terms you both sign. It's what agencies, freelancers, consultants and businesses search for by name — and it's different from a sales agreement (that sells goods) or an independent-contractor agreement (that's about worker classification). PaperKit builds the right one: pick the type — GENERAL professional services, CONSULTING / advisory, or CREATIVE / marketing work — then choose how you're paid: a FIXED project fee, an HOURLY rate (enter a rate and optional estimated hours and it computes a budgeted total), or a MONTHLY RETAINER. It does the money for you — fee, optional deposit or prepayment, and the balance due. Every clause a services contract expects is laid out and toggleable: scope of services, deliverables, term & schedule, compensation & fees, payment terms, independent-contractor status, ownership of work product / IP on full payment, confidentiality, termination on notice, plus a warranty & limitation-of-liability clause, governing law and any extra terms. It's self-drafted: the provider reviews and e-signs online, the client counter-signs on the signature line, and you download the clean PDF, with an optional notary block. (Worker-classification, tax, IP and consumer-protection rules vary by state and by the nature of the work; confirm yours before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Statement of Work (SOW)
Scoping a specific project and need it in writing — the work, the deliverables, the timeline, and the money? A statement of work (also called a SOW, a scope of work, a work order, or a project scope document) is the work-order that pins down ONE engagement, usually issued under a master service agreement or services contract. It's what agencies, consultants, IT and creative shops, contractors and their clients search for by name to lock a project's specifics — and it's different from the service agreement itself (that's the umbrella contract) and from a change order (that amends a SOW). PaperKit builds the right one: pick how the work is structured — FIXED DELIVERABLES (a defined set of things to deliver), TIME & MATERIALS (billed as the work proceeds), or MILESTONE-BASED (staged work, staged payments) — then choose how it's priced: a FIXED PRICE, a NOT-TO-EXCEED cap (billed hourly up to a ceiling, with a budgeted estimate), or straight HOURLY. It does the money for you — fee or rate × estimated hours or the cap, an optional deposit, and the balance due. Every section a SOW expects is laid out and toggleable: scope of work, deliverables, milestones, timeline & schedule, fees & payment terms, acceptance of deliverables (with a review window and deemed-acceptance), written change control (change orders), IP / work-product assignment on full payment, and confidentiality — plus a reference to the governing master agreement, governing law, and any extra terms. It's self-drafted: the provider reviews and e-signs online, the client counter-signs on the signature line, and you download the clean PDF, with an optional notary block. (This is a template, not legal advice; scope, IP, tax and change-order rules vary by contract and by state — confirm yours before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Change Order / Contract Amendment
A project changed mid-stream and you need it in writing — the change, the new price, the new deadline? A change order (also called a contract amendment, a construction change order, a change order agreement, or a change order form) is the document that amends an existing contract or statement of work: it records a change to the scope, schedule and/or price of work already under way and, crucially, the REVISED contract value. It's what contractors, agencies, consultants, IT and creative shops and their clients search for by name to keep a job on the rails when the client adds work, cuts work, or pushes the timeline — and it's what a well-drafted SOW or services contract tells you to use when scope changes. PaperKit builds the right one: pick the kind of change — ADD SCOPE (extra work), REDUCE SCOPE (a deductive change), SCHEDULE ONLY (just the timeline), or PRICE & SCHEDULE (both) — then set the direction, which drives the math: INCREASE (added to the contract value), DECREASE (subtracted), or NO COST CHANGE (a $0 change, e.g. a pure schedule shift). It figures the change amount for you from a FIXED lump sum, a UNIT RATE × quantity, or TIME & MATERIALS (rate × hours), then does the arithmetic — original contract value ± this change = revised contract value — and can extend the schedule by a number of days and compute the revised completion date. Every clause a change order expects is laid out and toggleable: the change itself, the reason, the schedule impact, the price adjustment, the revised contract value recital, ratification of the original contract (all other terms stay in force), precedence of the change order over the original as to the changes, a full-and-final-adjustment clause (no further claim for cost or time), and a no-waiver clause — plus governing law and any extra terms. It's self-drafted: the provider reviews and e-signs online, the client approves and counter-signs on the signature line, and you download the clean PDF, with an optional notary block. (This is a template, not legal advice; change-order, construction-lien, procurement and contract rules vary by contract and by state — confirm yours before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Letter of Intent (LOI) / MOU
About to buy a business, sell your assets, take on a partner, or shake hands on a deal — and you need it in writing before the lawyers draft the real contract? A letter of intent (LOI) — also called a memorandum of understanding (MOU), a term sheet, or a letter of intent to purchase — is the preliminary document two sides sign to lock in the shape of a deal: who the parties are, what's being bought or built, the price, the deposit, exclusivity, confidentiality, and — the part everyone gets wrong — whether any of it is actually binding. PaperKit builds the right one: pick the kind of deal — ASSET PURCHASE (buying a company's assets), BUSINESS ACQUISITION (buying the business itself), PARTNERSHIP / JOINT VENTURE (teaming up), or a GENERAL DEAL / MOU — then set the binding nature, which rewrites the operative language: NON-BINDING (an agreement to negotiate in good faith), NON-BINDING BUT EXCLUSIVITY & CONFIDENTIALITY BIND (the deal is open but the no-shop and NDA are enforceable), or fully BINDING (a binding term sheet). It lays in a light money recital — proposed price, deposit / earnest money, and balance at close — and every clause an LOI expects, each toggleable: the deal, the subject (assets / business / venture), price & consideration, structure & key terms, due diligence, exclusivity / no-shop (with a day count), confidentiality, the all-important binding-effect clause, expenses, a good-faith negotiation covenant, an expiration date, governing law and extra terms. It's self-drafted: the sender reviews and e-signs online, the recipient accepts and counter-signs on the signature line, and you download the clean PDF, with an optional notary block. (This is a template, not legal advice; whether an LOI binds turns on its exact language and the parties' conduct, and acquisition, securities and tax rules vary by deal and by state — confirm yours before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Purchase Agreement (Asset / Business)
Buying or selling a business — or its assets — and you need the real contract, not just a handshake or the letter of intent? A purchase agreement — also called an asset purchase agreement (APA), a business purchase agreement, a purchase and sale agreement, a stock / equity purchase agreement, or a buy-sell agreement — is the DEFINITIVE contract a buyer and seller sign to actually transfer a business or its assets: it's what an LOI matures into and what actually closes the deal. PaperKit builds the right one: pick what's being bought — ASSET PURCHASE (specified assets of the business), EQUITY / STOCK PURCHASE (the shares or membership interests of the entity itself), or the whole BUSINESS as a GOING CONCERN — then set how the price is paid, which rewrites the money: CASH AT CLOSING, SELLER FINANCING (installments over a term at interest, with the monthly payment worked out for you and a promissory-note recital), or CASH + a SELLER NOTE. It does the arithmetic — purchase price − deposit / earnest money = balance, then the cash-at-closing and financed portions and the monthly payment on any seller note — and lays in every clause a purchase agreement expects, each toggleable: the purchase & sale, exactly what transfers and what's excluded, the price and payment, an optional purchase-price allocation, assumed (or excluded) liabilities, closing, representations & warranties, an escrow / holdback, a non-compete / non-solicitation with a term and area, a transition / consulting period, the conditions to closing (due-diligence and financing contingencies), indemnification, governing law and extra terms. It's self-drafted: the buyer reviews and e-signs online, the seller accepts and counter-signs on the signature line, and you download the clean PDF, with an optional notary block. (This is a template, not legal advice; business-sale, securities, tax, employment and bulk-sales rules vary by deal and by state — confirm yours before relying on this form.)
Open tool →LLC Operating / Partnership Agreement
Starting a company with co-owners, taking on a business partner, or setting up your LLC — and you need the agreement that says who owns what and who runs it? An operating agreement — also called an LLC operating agreement, a multi-member (or single-member) operating agreement, a partnership agreement, or a shareholder / buy-sell agreement — is the DEFINITIVE governance contract the owners of a company sign to set out ownership, capital, management, profit / loss sharing, transfers and what happens when someone leaves. It's the internal constitution of the business (distinct from the deal-side LOI or purchase agreement), and it's what a partnership / joint-venture letter of intent matures into. PaperKit builds the right one: pick the entity — MULTI-MEMBER LLC, SINGLE-MEMBER LLC, GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, or LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (this sets the title and whether the owners are Members or Partners) — then pick how it's run, which rewrites the management section: MEMBER-MANAGED (the owners run it), MANAGER-MANAGED (appointed managers run it), or PARTNER-MANAGED. Then just add the owners in a table — each one's name, capital contribution and ownership % — and it does the math: total capital, and if you leave the percentages blank it splits ownership in proportion to what each owner puts in, always totalling up. Every clause an operating agreement expects is laid out and toggleable: formation & name, purpose, principal office & registered agent, term, capital contributions & the ownership table, capital accounts, additional capital / capital calls, allocations & distributions (pro-rata or as agreed), management & the reserved 'major decisions', voting, books, records & tax treatment, transfer restrictions with a right of first refusal & buy-sell, admission & withdrawal of owners, dissolution & winding-up, indemnification & limited liability, an optional owner non-compete & confidentiality, and optional binding arbitration — plus governing law and extra terms. It's self-drafted: the organizing owner reviews and e-signs online, every other owner signs on their printed signature line, and you download the clean PDF, with an optional notary block. (This is a template, not legal advice; LLC and partnership statutes, tax elections, securities rules and fiduciary duties vary by state and by entity — confirm yours before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Shareholder Agreement / Corporate Bylaws
Starting a corporation with co-founders, bringing in an investor, or setting up your Inc. — and you need the agreement that says who owns which shares and who controls the company? A shareholder agreement — also searched as a shareholders agreement, a corporate bylaws / buy-sell agreement, a stock purchase or founders agreement — is the CORPORATION counterpart to an LLC operating agreement: the governing contract the founders and shareholders of a corporation sign to set out share ownership, governance, transfers, a buy-sell and what happens when a shareholder leaves. PaperKit builds the right one: pick the corporation — C CORPORATION, S CORPORATION, CLOSE CORPORATION, or PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION (this sets the title, the terminology and the tax treatment, including the Subchapter S election) — then pick how it's governed, which rewrites the governance section: BOARD-MANAGED (an elected board runs it), SHAREHOLDER-MANAGED (the shareholders run it directly), or SOLE DIRECTOR. Then add the shareholders in a table — each one's name, share count and price per share — and it does the math: total shares, total invested, and each holder's ownership % worked out from their shares, always totalling 100%. Every clause a shareholder agreement expects is laid out and toggleable: incorporation & name, purpose, principal office & registered agent, capital structure & authorized shares, the shareholders & ownership table, issuance & consideration, governance & the reserved matters, voting, dividends, transfer restrictions with a right of first refusal, a buy-sell on death / disability / departure / default, drag-along & tag-along rights, pre-emptive rights, founder share vesting, books, records & tax treatment, an optional shareholder non-compete, and optional binding arbitration — plus governing law and extra terms. It's self-drafted: the organizing shareholder reviews and e-signs online, every other shareholder signs on their printed signature line, and you download the clean PDF, with an optional notary block. (This is a template, not legal advice; corporation statutes, the S-corp election, securities rules and fiduciary duties vary by state and by corporation type — confirm yours before relying on this form.)
Open tool →SAFE / Convertible Note / Stock Purchase
Raising your first outside money — a friends-and-family, angel or seed round — and you need the actual document that turns cash into equity? A SAFE, a convertible note and a priced stock purchase are the three instruments startups use to take early investment, and they're what founders and investors search for by name (SAFE agreement, safe note, convertible note, convertible promissory note, stock purchase agreement, seed round documents). It's the natural next step after you've set up the company: form the corporation, then raise money on it. PaperKit builds the right one: pick the instrument — a SAFE (a valuation cap + discount, no interest or maturity, converts at your next priced round), a CONVERTIBLE NOTE (principal + interest rate + maturity date + cap + discount — a loan that converts), or a PRICED STOCK PURCHASE (investors buy shares now at a set price) — and it reshapes the whole document. Then pick how it converts, which rewrites the conversion-mechanics section: CAP + DISCOUNT (the investor gets the better of the two), CAP ONLY, DISCOUNT ONLY, or MOST-FAVORED-NATION (no cap or discount, matches your best later terms). Add your investors in a table — each name and amount — and it does the money math live: the total you're raising, each investor's share of the round, a SAFE's cap-and-discount conversion illustration, a note's interest accrual to maturity, or a priced round's shares × price. Every clause an early round expects is laid out and toggleable: the round & investment amount, conversion on a qualified financing, valuation cap & discount, liquidity & dissolution (SAFE) or interest, maturity & repayment (note), representations, pro-rata rights, information rights, an optional board-observer seat, transfer restrictions and optional binding arbitration — plus governing law and extra terms. It's self-drafted: the company signatory reviews and e-signs online, every investor signs on their printed signature line, and you download the clean PDF, with an optional notary block. (This is a template, not legal advice; securities laws — registration exemptions, accredited-investor rules — corporation statutes and tax treatment vary by state and by instrument, so confirm yours before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Stock Option / Restricted Stock / Advisor Grant
Hiring your first employees, bringing on an advisor, or giving a co-founder their shares — and you need the actual document that puts equity in their hands? A stock option grant, a restricted stock purchase and an advisor equity agreement are the three instruments startups use to grant equity, and they're what founders and their team search for by name (stock option agreement, incentive stock option, ISO / NSO, restricted stock purchase agreement, 83(b) election, employee equity, stock grant, vesting schedule, advisor agreement template). It's the natural next step after you've set up the company and raised money: form the corporation, raise the round, then give equity to the team. PaperKit builds the right one: pick the grant — a STOCK OPTION (ISO or NSO, a strike price, the right to buy shares later), a RESTRICTED STOCK purchase (shares issued now, subject to vesting, with an 83(b) note), or an ADVISOR grant (FAST-style advisory equity for services) — and it reshapes the whole document. Then pick how it vests, which rewrites the vesting section: the STANDARD 4-YEAR / 1-YEAR CLIFF (25% at the cliff then monthly), MONTHLY with no cliff, MILESTONE-based, or FULLY VESTED on grant. Add your grantees in a table — each name and share count — and it does the math live: total granted, each grantee's share of the pool, the exercise or purchase cost (shares × price), and the vesting-tranche math (the cliff amount, then the monthly installment). Every clause a real grant expects is laid out and toggleable: the grant, the economic & vesting summary, exercise price & method (options) or purchase & 83(b) (restricted stock) or advisory services (advisor), termination & the exercise window, double-trigger acceleration on a change of control, early exercise, a right of first refusal, IP assignment, confidentiality, taxes & withholding and transfer restrictions — plus governing law and extra terms. It's self-drafted: the company signatory reviews and e-signs online, every grantee signs on their printed signature line, and you download the clean PDF, with an optional notary block. (This is a template, not legal or tax advice; securities laws, 409A valuation, ISO qualification, the 83(b) election and its strict 30-day deadline, and tax treatment vary by grant type and by state, so confirm yours before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Confidential Information & Invention Assignment (CIIA / PIIA)
Hiring an employee, bringing on a contractor, or adding an advisor — and you need the document EVERY new hire signs on day one, the one that puts the company's confidential information and inventions firmly in the company's hands? A Confidential Information & Invention Assignment Agreement (a “CIIA” / “PIIA” / “invention assignment agreement” / “proprietary information agreement”) is the single highest-volume onboarding document at any startup, and the natural pair to the offer letter and the equity grant: form the company, hire the person, and have them sign the confidentiality + IP-assignment agreement before they touch the code. PaperKit builds the right one: pick who's signing — an EMPLOYEE (a full PIIA with an at-will acknowledgment, work-for-hire and present assignment of inventions), an independent CONTRACTOR (assigns the deliverables and work product, keeps independent status), or an ADVISOR (a lighter, services-oriented confidentiality + IP agreement) — and it reshapes the whole document. Then pick how broadly inventions are assigned, which rewrites the assignment section: ALL RELATED inventions (the broadest, standard employee scope — anything related to the business, resulting from company work, or made with company resources), only inventions relating to the COMPANY'S BUSINESS, or only the specific DELIVERABLES created for the company. List any prior inventions the person already owns and it builds an Exhibit A carve-out schedule (leave it empty and the agreement states there are none). Every clause a real onboarding agreement expects is laid out and toggleable: confidentiality during and after, present assignment of inventions, prompt disclosure, a state-law statutory carve-out (e.g. California Labor Code 2870), further-assurances and power of attorney to perfect the company's ownership, a moral-rights waiver, work-for-hire, return of company materials, a no-conflicting-obligations representation, an optional non-solicitation, the at-will acknowledgment (employees) and injunctive-relief remedies — plus governing law and extra terms. It's self-drafted: the company signatory reviews and e-signs online, the individual signs on their printed signature line, and you download the clean PDF, with an optional notary block. (This is a template, not legal advice; confidentiality and invention-assignment law, permissible assignment scope, statutory carve-outs, non-solicitation enforceability and worker classification vary by state, so confirm yours before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Board / Stockholder Written Consent (corporate resolution)
You granted the options, closed the round, appointed the officer — but has the board actually AUTHORIZED any of it? Every corporate action a startup takes (issuing equity, raising money, hiring officers, adopting a plan, opening a bank account, amending the charter) has to be approved by the board of directors or the stockholders, and the document that proves it is an Action by Written Consent — a “corporate resolution,” a “unanimous written consent,” a “board resolution,” a “written consent of stockholders.” It's the instrument investors, banks and diligence lawyers ask for, and it's what founders and corporate secretaries search for by name (corporate resolution, board resolution template, board of directors resolution, unanimous written consent, action by written consent, written consent of stockholders, incorporator statement). It's the authorizing layer under everything else PaperKit builds: form the company, raise money, grant equity, onboard the team — and paper the board/stockholder consent that approves it. PaperKit builds the right one: pick who's consenting — the BOARD OF DIRECTORS (directors acting by written consent in lieu of a meeting), the STOCKHOLDERS (shareholders acting by written consent in lieu of a meeting), or the SOLE INCORPORATOR (the first organizational actions: adopt the bylaws, appoint the initial directors) — and it reshapes the whole instrument. Then pick the focus, which rewrites the recitals and the standard “RESOLVED, that…” clauses: APPROVE EQUITY GRANTS / an option pool, approve a FINANCING / issuance of securities, APPOINT OFFICERS / approve hires, or GENERAL ratification. Add your own resolutions in a table — each becomes a numbered “RESOLVED, that…” clause — and list the consenting directors or stockholders, each of whom gets a printed signature line. Every part a real consent expects is here and toggleable: the WHEREAS recitals, the standard resolutions for your action, an omnibus further-action / ratification resolution, the effective-date and counterparts clauses, an optional waiver of notice, and a secretary's certification. It's self-drafted: the corporate secretary reviews and e-signs the certification online, the directors/stockholders sign their printed lines, and you download the clean PDF, with an optional notary block. (This is a template, not legal advice; written-consent requirements — unanimity for board consents, the voting threshold and notice for stockholder consents, and organizational steps for an incorporator — vary by state and by your charter and bylaws, so confirm yours before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Non-Compete / Non-Solicitation (Restrictive Covenants)
Hiring a salesperson who'll own your customer list, bringing on an engineer who'll learn your roadmap, or buying a business whose goodwill you're paying for — and you need the person to agree not to walk across the street and compete? A Non-Compete / Non-Solicitation Agreement (a “restrictive covenants agreement,” a “non-compete,” a “non-solicit,” an “employee non-compete,” a “no-raid / anti-poaching agreement”) is one of the highest-volume onboarding legal documents, and the sister to the CIIA: the CIIA assigns your IP and confidentiality; THIS one restrains the person from competing, soliciting your customers or employees, and disparaging you after they leave. PaperKit builds the right one: pick which covenants — a hard NON-COMPETE (plus the non-solicit covenants), NON-SOLICITATION of customers and employees only (far more enforceable), a NO-RAID employee-only anti-poaching covenant (the most widely enforceable), or the COMBINED full package — and it reshapes the whole agreement and which restraint sections appear. Then pick who's restricted — an EMPLOYEE, an independent CONTRACTOR, or the SELLER in a SALE OF A BUSINESS (covenants protecting purchased goodwill are enforced far more readily) — which rewrites the consideration and enforceability framing. Set a reasonable duration and geographic scope, and list the specific competing businesses, restricted territories or named customers in a Schedule A restricted-scope table. Every clause a real restrictive-covenants agreement expects is here and toggleable: a confidentiality tie-in, non-solicitation of customers, non-solicitation of employees (no-raid), non-disparagement, reasonableness / blue-pencil reformation, tolling, an optional garden-leave clause, injunctive-relief remedies, and an always-on enforceability-varies-by-state notice — plus governing law and extra terms. Because non-competes are void or limited in several states (California, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Minnesota) and under FTC scrutiny, the hard non-compete is OFF by default and the more widely enforceable non-solicit / no-raid covenants are first-class. It's self-drafted: the company signatory reviews and e-signs online, the individual signs on their printed signature line, and you download the clean PDF, with an optional notary block. (This is a template, not legal advice; non-compete and non-solicitation enforceability varies dramatically by state and by the facts, so confirm yours with counsel before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Separation / Severance Agreement
An employee is leaving — a mutual parting, a layoff, a termination without cause, or a resignation — and you need to pay agreed severance in exchange for a clean break? A Separation / Severance Agreement (a “separation agreement,” a “severance agreement,” a “termination agreement,” a “separation and release agreement”) is the OFFBOARDING bookend to the documents you signed the person on when they joined: form the company, hire the person, sign the offer letter, the CIIA and the non-compete — and, when it ends, paper the separation with a release of claims. It's what HR leads and founders search for by name when someone departs. PaperKit builds the right one: pick how the employment ended — a MUTUAL separation, a LAYOFF / reduction in force, a TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE, or a voluntary RESIGNATION — and it reshapes the whole agreement, its title and its recitals. Then pick the release scope, which rewrites the release-of-claims section: a GENERAL RELEASE of all claims, NO RELEASE (document the terms only), or an ADEA/OWBPA release for an employee age 40 or older — which adds the statutory advice-to-consult-counsel notice, the 21- or 45-day consideration period and the 7-day revocation window a valid age-discrimination waiver requires. Itemize the severance in a schedule — severance pay, an accrued-PTO payout, a COBRA subsidy, a prorated bonus — and it sums to the total consideration the employee receives for signing. Every clause a real separation agreement expects is here and toggleable: the release of claims, return of company property, confidentiality of the agreement, a reaffirmation of surviving obligations that ties back to the CIIA and (optionally) the non-compete, non-disparagement, a neutral reference, post-separation cooperation, and a no-admission-of-liability clause — plus governing law and extra terms. It's self-drafted: the company signatory reviews and e-signs online, the departing employee signs on their printed signature line, and you download the clean PDF, with an optional notary block. (This is a template, not legal advice; release and severance law varies by state and by federal statute — the OWBPA governs ADEA releases for employees age 40+, and some claims cannot be waived — so confirm yours with counsel before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Employee Warning / Write-Up / PIP
An employee's performance, conduct, attendance, or policy compliance is a problem — and you need to document it properly before it can lead to termination? An Employee Warning / Disciplinary Write-Up / Performance Improvement Plan (a “write up form,” an “employee warning notice,” a “disciplinary action form,” a “written warning,” a “PIP”) is the DISCIPLINE bookend of PaperKit's HR lifecycle: form the company, hire the person, sign the offer letter, the CIIA and the non-compete — and, when things go wrong, paper the discipline before you ever paper the separation. It's what managers and HR search for by name. PaperKit builds the right one: pick the action — a DOCUMENTED VERBAL WARNING, a formal WRITTEN WARNING, a last-chance FINAL WRITTEN WARNING before termination, or a structured PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (PIP) — and it reshapes the whole notice, its title and its tone. Then pick the issue category — JOB PERFORMANCE, WORKPLACE CONDUCT, ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY, or a POLICY VIOLATION — which rewrites the statement-of-issue and the expectations. Lay out the fix in an improvement-goals action plan: each goal, its target date, and how success will be measured — the heart of a real PIP. Every section a proper disciplinary notice expects is here and toggleable: the statement of the issue, the required improvements and expectations, a review period with check-ins, the support and resources offered, the consequences of failing to improve (up to and including termination), a reference to prior warnings, the employee's right to respond, and an at-will / not-a-contract reminder so the notice never accidentally creates a promise of continued employment. It's self-drafted: the manager or HR reviews and e-signs online, the employee signs a printed acknowledgment-of-receipt line, and you download the clean PDF. (This is a template, not legal advice; a write-up does not change at-will status, and discipline practice varies by employer policy and by state — confirm yours with counsel or a qualified HR professional before relying on this form.)
Open tool →Employment Verification Letter (VOE)
An employee needs proof of employment for a mortgage, a landlord, a background check, a visa or a loan — and it's on you (HR or the manager) to produce it. An Employment Verification Letter / Verification of Employment (VOE) is the single most-requested HR letter, and PaperKit drafts the right one in seconds. Pick what it's FOR — a MORTGAGE LENDER, a RENTAL / LANDLORD application, VISA / IMMIGRATION support, a LOAN or CREDIT application, or a GENERAL “to whom it may concern” — and it reshapes the whole letter: the addressee, the framing and the closing. Say whether the person is a CURRENT or FORMER employee and it flips the tense and the dates automatically (“is employed” with a start date, or “was employed” from start to end). Confirm exactly what you want to state — job title and department, employment dates, employment status and type (full-time / part-time / contract), and a good-standing line — each toggleable. Compensation is treated as sensitive: it's OFF by default (the letter says figures are released only with the employee's consent), but flip it on and PaperKit itemizes base salary, bonus and more and sums them to a total. For mortgage and rental letters you can add a carefully HEDGED probability-of-continued-employment statement — the thing underwriters ask for — wrapped in an at-will / not-a-guarantee reminder so you don't overstate. It's a letter TO a third party, so you (HR) e-sign it online and send the clean PDF — there's no employee signature line. (This is a template, not legal advice; employers vary in what they disclose and overstating employment can create liability — confirm your process with counsel or a qualified HR professional.)
Open tool →Termination Letter / Notice of Termination
Letting someone go is the hardest letter an employer has to write — and the one most likely to create liability if the wording is wrong. A Termination Letter / Notice of Termination is the formal notice you send TO the employee that their employment is ending; it's the bookend to PaperKit's Separation & Severance Agreement (this is the notice, not the signed release). Pick WHY the employment is ending — FOR CAUSE / misconduct, a LAYOFF / reduction in force, END OF CONTRACT, POOR PERFORMANCE, or a MUTUAL SEPARATION — and it reshapes the whole letter: the title, the tone (firm for cause, empathetic for a layoff, neutral for a contract end, amicable for a mutual split), the framing and the closing. Then choose the NOTICE TYPE — effective IMMEDIATELY, with a WORKING NOTICE period (a last day worked plus an end date), or PAY IN LIEU of notice — and it rewrites the effective-date and last-day wording automatically. Final pay is treated with care: it's a simple statement by default (paid per your state's law), but flip on the itemized FINAL-PAY schedule and PaperKit lists final wages, accrued PTO, severance and reimbursements and sums them to a total. Toggle exactly what applies — return of company property, benefits/COBRA end info, a severance offer (pointing to the separate agreement), rehire eligibility, a reference to prior warnings, and a reminder that confidentiality obligations continue. It's a letter TO the employee, so you (the authorized signer) e-sign it online and deliver the clean PDF — there's no employee signature line. (This is a template, not legal advice; final-pay timing, notice and layoff rules — including the WARN Act — are state-specific, so confirm your process with counsel or a qualified HR professional.)
Open tool →Reference / Recommendation Letter
Someone asked you to be a reference — for a new job, a promotion, a rental application, or a university program — and now you're staring at a blank page. A Letter of Recommendation is one of the most-requested documents there is, and PaperKit drafts a strong, specific one in seconds. Pick WHAT KIND of reference it is — a PROFESSIONAL endorsement, a MANAGERIAL / leadership reference, a CHARACTER reference, an ACADEMIC recommendation, or a case for a PROMOTION — and it reshapes the whole letter: the title, the emphasis (work quality, leadership, personal integrity, scholarship, or readiness for the next level) and the closing endorsement. Then say HOW YOU KNOW THEM — you were their manager, a colleague, a client, a mentor, or their landlord — and it rewrites the opening paragraph that establishes why your recommendation carries weight. Add the details that make a reference credible: how long you've known them, in what context, the role they're aiming for. Want to make it really land? Flip on the HIGHLIGHTS list and add their standout strengths and accomplishments as clean bullet points — the specific, concrete evidence that separates a memorable letter from a generic one. It's a letter TO the recipient, so you (the writer) e-sign it online and send the polished PDF — there's no second signature. (A recommendation is your honest opinion, not a guarantee — write what you genuinely believe; this is a template, not legal advice.)
Open tool →Resignation Letter
You've decided to move on — now you need to put it in writing, professionally, without burning a bridge. A resignation letter is one of the most-searched documents there is, and PaperKit drafts a polished, graceful one in seconds. Pick WHY you're leaving — a NEW OPPORTUNITY, PERSONAL reasons, a RELOCATION, RETIREMENT, a CAREER CHANGE, or simply that the role is NO LONGER THE RIGHT FIT — and it reshapes the whole letter: the framing, the tone (warm & grateful vs neutral & brief), the optional stated-reason sentence and the closing well-wishes. Even the “not the right fit” option stays gracious — it never airs grievances. Then choose your NOTICE PERIOD — the standard TWO WEEKS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, a SPECIFIC LAST DAY, or EXTENDED notice — and it rewrites the exact effective-date and last-day wording for you. Want to leave things tidy? Flip on the HANDOVER list and add the transition items you'll wrap up before you go — the clean, professional touch managers remember. It's a letter TO your employer, so you (the employee) e-sign it online and send the polished PDF — there's no second signature. (Employment is generally at-will and notice / final-pay rules vary by state and contract; this is a template, not legal advice — check your agreement and keep a dated copy.)
Open tool →Leave of Absence Request Letter
Life happens — a medical procedure, a new baby, a family member who needs you, a loss, military duty — and you need to formally ask your employer for time away, in writing, the right way. A Leave of Absence Request Letter is the professional way to put that request on the record, and PaperKit drafts a clear, respectful one in seconds. Pick your TYPE of leave — MEDICAL, PARENTAL (maternity / paternity), FAMILY CARE, PERSONAL, BEREAVEMENT, or MILITARY — and it reshapes the whole letter: the subtitle, the framing, the tone (gentle for medical and bereavement, upbeat and committed for parental and military), the optional stated-reason sentence, and the closing. Then choose the DURATION — FIXED start and return dates, OPEN-ENDED (return to be confirmed), INTERMITTENT / as-needed, or a REDUCED / modified schedule — and it rewrites the exact start-and-return wording for you. Need to spell things out? Flip on the SUPPORTING DETAILS list and add accommodation requests, coverage notes, or documentation you'll provide as clean bullet points. It's a letter TO your employer, so you (the employee) e-sign it online and send the polished PDF — there's no second signature. Remember: this is a REQUEST, not an approval — FMLA / ADA eligibility and state leave laws vary, so confirm approval in writing with HR. (This is a template, not legal advice.)
Open tool →Salary Increase / Raise Request Letter
You've earned it — now you need to ask for it, in writing, the right way. A Salary Increase / Raise Request Letter is the professional way to put your case for a pay raise on the record, and PaperKit drafts a confident, respectful one in seconds. Pick the BASIS for your ask — MARKET DATA, PERFORMANCE, ADDED RESPONSIBILITIES, COST OF LIVING, TENURE / LOYALTY, or a COMPETING OFFER — and it reshapes the whole letter: the subtitle, the framing, the core argument, and the closing (the competing-offer option stays honest but tactful, making clear you'd rather stay). Then choose HOW to frame the ask — a SPECIFIC PERCENT, a TARGET SALARY, a MARKET RANGE, or simply OPEN TO DISCUSSION — and it rewrites the exact request sentence for you. Want to back it up? Flip on the ACCOMPLISHMENTS list and add your wins, results, and added scope as clean bullet points. It's a letter TO your manager or HR, so you (the employee) e-sign it online and send the polished PDF — there's no second signature. Remember: this is a REQUEST, not an approval — pay decisions and budgets are up to your employer, so confirm any change in writing. (This is a template, not legal, tax, or HR advice.)
Open tool →Job Offer Acceptance Letter
You got the offer — now close the loop the right way, in writing. A Job Offer Acceptance Letter is the professional way to formally accept a job and put your acceptance on the record, and PaperKit drafts a warm, polished one in seconds. Pick the CONTEXT of your offer — a brand-NEW HIRE, an internal PROMOTION, RETURNING to a team you left, a CONTRACT-to-PERMANENT conversion, or a role that involves RELOCATION — and it reshapes the whole letter: the subtitle, the framing, the tone, and the closing. Then choose HOW you want to confirm — accept exactly AS OFFERED, accept and CONFIRM YOUR START DATE, accept PENDING onboarding paperwork or checks, or accept WITH A NOTE you'd like to confirm — and it rewrites the exact acceptance sentence for you. Want it on the record? Flip on the CONFIRMED TERMS list and restate the title, salary, start date, location, and who you report to as clean bullet points. It's a letter TO your hiring manager or HR, so you (the new employee) e-sign it online and send the polished PDF — there's no second signature. Remember: this confirms your acceptance, but the binding terms live in the employer's offer — so confirm the final details in writing. (This is a template, not legal, tax, or HR advice.)
Open tool →Interview Thank-You / Follow-Up Letter
The interview went well — now stand out by following up the right way, in writing. An Interview Thank-You / Follow-Up Letter is the simple, professional move that keeps you top of mind, and PaperKit drafts a warm, specific one in seconds. Pick the STAGE you're following up on — a PHONE SCREEN, a FIRST ROUND, a FINAL ROUND, a PANEL interview, or a POST-OFFER conversation — and it reshapes the whole letter: the subtitle, the framing, the tone, and the closing. Then choose WHAT ELSE to say — simply REAFFIRM YOUR INTEREST, ADDRESS a point that came up, SHARE one more helpful thing, or POLITELY ASK about next steps — and it rewrites the follow-up sentence for you. Want to jog their memory? Flip on the POINTS WE DISCUSSED list and add specific moments from the conversation, relevant experience, or how you'd contribute as clean bullet points. It's a note TO your interviewer or hiring manager, so you e-sign it online and send the polished PDF or paste it into an email — there's no second signature. Remember: this is a courtesy follow-up, not a guarantee of an offer — hiring decisions rest with the employer. (This is a template, not legal, tax, or HR advice.)
Open tool →Job Offer Decline / Rejection Letter
Got an offer you're not going to take? Turn it down the right way — graciously, in writing, without burning the bridge. A Job Offer Decline / Rejection Letter is the professional way to say no and keep the relationship intact, and PaperKit drafts a warm, respectful one in seconds. Pick your REASON for declining — you ACCEPTED ANOTHER ROLE, the COMPENSATION didn't work out, it's NOT THE RIGHT FIT, TIMING or personal circumstances, you're STAYING in your current role, or the RELOCATION isn't feasible — and it reshapes the whole letter: the subtitle, the framing, the graceful explanation, and the well-wishes. Then choose the TONE you want to strike — KEEP THE DOOR OPEN for the future, WARM and professional, BRIEF and polite, or OFFER TO REFER someone from your network — and it rewrites the closing line for you. Want to leave them feeling good? Flip on the WHAT I APPRECIATED list and call out specific things you valued about the process and the team as clean bullet points. It's a letter TO your hiring manager or HR, so you (the candidate) e-sign it online and send the polished PDF — there's no second signature. This is a courtesy letter that communicates your decision — it doesn't release you from any binding commitment. (This is a template, not legal, tax, or HR advice.)
Open tool →Salary Negotiation / Counteroffer Letter
Got an offer but the number's a little low? Don't just say yes — counter it, professionally. A Salary Negotiation / Counteroffer Letter is the polished way to ask for more before you accept, and PaperKit drafts a confident, respectful one in seconds. Pick the BASIS for your ask — you have a COMPETING OFFER, you're going off MARKET DATA, you're making the case on your EXPERIENCE and value, it's about COST OF LIVING, the ROLE'S SCOPE is bigger than the offer reflects, or you're READY TO SIGN the moment the gap closes — and it reshapes the whole letter: the subtitle, the framing, the justification, and the enthusiasm line. Then choose how firmly to ask — COLLABORATIVE, FIRM but warm, OPEN TO TRADE-OFFS, or DECISIVE — and it rewrites the closing line for you. Spelling out exactly what you want? Flip on the WHAT I'M ASKING FOR list and lay out your asks — base, bonus, equity, start date, remote days — as clean bullet points (type your own numbers; PaperKit does no math). It's a letter TO your hiring manager or HR, so you (the candidate) e-sign it online and send the polished PDF — there's no second signature. It sits right between the acceptance and the decline: offer → negotiate → accept or decline. (This is a courtesy letter, not legal, tax, HR, or negotiation advice.)
Open tool →Employee Promotion Letter
Promoting someone? Make it official the right way — with a warm, professional letter they'll be proud to keep. An Employee Promotion Letter is the clean, signed, filed way for a manager or HR to announce a promotion, and PaperKit drafts a polished one in seconds. Pick the BASIS for the promotion — strong MERIT and performance, a ROLE or title CHANGE, EXPANDED SCOPE and responsibilities, a move into LEADERSHIP, recognition and RETENTION, or a team REALIGNMENT — and it reshapes the whole letter: the subtitle, the announcement, the recognition paragraph, and the closing. Then choose what to EMPHASIZE — the RESULTS they delivered, their growth and POTENTIAL, their impact on the TEAM, or their DEDICATION over time — and it rewrites the recognition line for you. Spelling out what's changing? Flip on the WHAT'S CHANGING list and lay out the new title, new pay, new reporting line, and effective date as clean bullet points (type your own numbers; PaperKit does no math). It's a letter TO your employee, so you (the manager or HR rep) e-sign it online and hand them the polished PDF — there's no second signature. It's the positive counterpart to a termination or write-up letter, for the same HR toolkit. (This is a courtesy HR letter, not legal, tax, or HR advice — confirm the binding details through payroll and your official records.)
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