Commercial Basics Kit — the contract foundation your business runs on.
A lawyer‑prepared set of core commercial agreements so that your day‑to‑day client, vendor, and contractor relationships are documented, defensible, and consistent.
The Commercial Basics Kit gives growing companies the standard contracting layer needed before scaling sales, hiring contractors, or onboarding new clients — without each engagement being negotiated from scratch.
Replace ad‑hoc agreements with a consistent contracting layer.
Many growing companies operate without a defined contracting layer. Client work is booked with informal proposals, contractors sign whatever template is handy, and confidential discussions happen with no NDA on file. Over time, this creates uneven terms, missing IP assignments, weak liability protection, and exposure during diligence.
The Commercial Basics Kit replaces that ad‑hoc approach with a coherent set of lawyer‑prepared agreements designed to fit a typical Canadian operating company — so your team has a defensible starting position for every new engagement.
A defined commercial baseline.
By the end of the engagement, the company has a standardized contract set covering its core commercial relationships.
- A master services agreement that governs client engagements on consistent terms.
- An independent contractor agreement to engage contractors with proper IP and confidentiality terms.
- A mutual non‑disclosure agreement for confidential commercial discussions.
- Standard‑scope clauses on payment, term, termination, liability, IP, and confidentiality.
- Clear implementation guidance so the documents can be used immediately by the team.
- A documented baseline that supports future negotiation and diligence.
Standard‑scope deliverables.
Each Commercial Basics Kit engagement delivers the following within standard scope. Anything outside this list is handled as an add‑on or separately scoped matter.
- Master services agreement for client engagements (standard Canadian B2B form)
- Independent contractor agreement, including IP assignment and confidentiality
- Mutual non‑disclosure agreement for commercial discussions
- Standard payment, term, and termination clauses calibrated to the business
- Standard limitation of liability and warranty language
- Implementation note on how to use the documents day‑to‑day
- One intake call
- One delivery call
- One round of reasonable revisions
Companies that need a clean commercial starting point.
- Early‑stage companies starting to sign clients and contractors.
- Service businesses that currently rely on informal proposals or borrowed templates.
- Founders preparing to scale sales or onboard a small team.
- Companies seeking consistent commercial terms before due diligence.
- Operators who want a defensible baseline rather than one‑off agreements.
- Businesses pairing this kit with the Website & Privacy Kit or Build a Team Kit.
What sits outside standard scope.
The Commercial Basics Kit is a defined, fixed‑fee product. Matters with the following characteristics are not handled inside standard scope and may be quoted separately or moved to Advisory & Transactional Work.
- negotiation of client or counterparty paper;
- enterprise or RFP‑driven contracts;
- SaaS, licensing, or software‑specific terms;
- data processing agreements or privacy‑specific addenda;
- cross‑border or multi‑jurisdictional contracts;
- reseller, partner, or channel agreements;
- distribution, agency, or franchise arrangements;
- regulated industries (financial services, health, etc.);
- disputes, demand letters, or pre‑litigation matters;
- tax, customs, or import/export structuring;
- employment agreements or workplace policies (see Build a Team Kit);
- third‑party counsel comments or redlines.
If your matter touches one or more of the items above, please request a scope review or consider Advisory & Transactional Work.
Fixed fee. Defined scope.
The Commercial Basics Kit is delivered for a fixed fee against the standard‑scope deliverables listed above. Matters that fall outside standard scope are quoted separately after intake.
Includes one intake call, one delivery call, and one round of reasonable revisions. HST, filing fees, platform fees, and third‑party charges are not included.
Additional fees may apply for:
- Negotiation with counterparties or counterparty paper
- Industry‑specific or regulated terms
- Cross‑border or non‑Canadian counterparties
- SaaS, licensing, or data‑processing additions
- Additional document types beyond the standard set
- Extra revision rounds beyond the included round
A defined, lawyer‑led process from intake to delivery.
Start Intake
Submit your intake or request a scope review through the consultation booking page.
Conflict & Scope Review
We confirm there is no conflict and that the matter fits standard scope.
Engagement Letter
You receive a written engagement letter setting out scope, fee, and assumptions.
Retainer / Payment
Engagement begins after the retainer is paid in accordance with the engagement letter.
Document Preparation
Lawyer‑led drafting of the master services agreement, contractor agreement, and mutual NDA.
Review & Revisions
One delivery call and one round of reasonable revisions within standard scope.
Delivery & Next Path
Final documents delivered with implementation guidance and recommended next legal path.
Where Commercial Basics fits in the broader stack.
The Commercial Basics Kit is designed to sit alongside the other workflow kits and ongoing counsel support.
Launch Incorporation
Foundational corporate setup completed before commercial contracting begins.
View Launch Package →Website & Privacy Kit
External‑facing legal layer paired with internal commercial contracting.
View Website & Privacy Kit →Build a Team Kit
Employment and onboarding documents that complement contractor agreements.
View Build a Team Kit →Startup Kit
Founder governance, share issuance, and IP assignment at the corporate level.
View Startup Kit →Ongoing Counsel Support
Annual counsel hours for ongoing contracting questions and minor revisions.
Request Ongoing Counsel →Advisory & Transactional Work
Negotiated, enterprise, regulated, or cross‑border contracting handled outside fixed‑fee scope.
View Advisory Practice →Commercial Basics Kit — common questions.
Are these templates I can download?
No. Each Commercial Basics Kit engagement is a lawyer‑led matter. Documents are prepared and calibrated for your company based on intake information; they are not generic templates.
Can I have a single document instead of all three?
The Commercial Basics Kit is a defined bundle covering the master services agreement, contractor agreement, and mutual NDA. Single‑document matters can be scoped separately on request.
Will you negotiate with our clients or counterparties?
No. Negotiation, redlines, and counterparty paper sit outside standard scope and are handled as Advisory & Transactional Work.
Does the kit cover SaaS, licensing, or data‑processing terms?
Not within standard scope. SaaS, licensing, and DPA additions are quoted separately after scope review.
Is this kit suitable for enterprise or RFP contracts?
No. Enterprise contracting and RFP responses require negotiated, deal‑specific terms and are handled through Advisory & Transactional Work.
Can I combine this kit with other workflow kits?
Yes. The Commercial Basics Kit is commonly combined with the Website & Privacy Kit and Build a Team Kit.
What happens after delivery?
You receive the final documents with implementation guidance and a recommended next legal path. Ongoing questions can be handled through Ongoing Counsel Support.
Do you provide tax, accounting, or business advice?
No. The kit is strictly legal in scope. Tax, accounting, valuation, and business strategy advice are not included.
How long does the engagement take?
Most matters are completed within a few weeks of intake, depending on client responsiveness and the timing of the delivery call.
How do I get started?
Begin by booking a free consultation through the intake page. Engagement begins after conflict check, engagement letter, and retainer.
Move from ad‑hoc agreements to a defensible commercial baseline.
Start the intake to put a lawyer‑prepared contracting layer in place — designed for the way your business actually operates.