"Need freelance web development service agreement for my design agency - we're hiring contractors for overflow work and need standard contract to protect both parties. Scope: We hire freelance developers for 2-4 week projects (typically building websites from our designs), pay $75-95/hour depending on experience, usually 20-30 hours/week. Key terms to include: Ownership of code/work product transfers to our agency upon full payment (we then transfer to end client), confidentiality clause (they'll see client information and our design files), non-compete during contract and 6 months after (don't want them poaching our clients), payment terms Net-15 after invoice submission with detailed time logs, termination clause (either party can terminate with 1 week notice, contractor gets paid for completed work), independent contractor status (they're responsible for own taxes, not our employee). Specific needs: Clear definition of deliverables (functional code meeting our specs, browser testing, basic documentation), revision policy (2 rounds of revisions included, additional at reduced rate), timeline expectations (provide time estimates upfront, notify us immediately of delays), communication requirements (daily Slack check-ins, attend weekly team video calls). Liability issues: Limit our liability if their code causes problems (reasonable), they warrant code is original and doesn't infringe copyright, they carry own professional liability insurance (or we're not liable for their errors). We're in California, contractors might be anywhere in US. Want professional but fair terms - we value good contractors and want ongoing relationships, not trying to screw anyone over. Include standard sections: parties, scope of work, payment, intellectual property, confidentiality, termination, indemnification, general provisions. Should I have attorney review or is template sufficient for starting point? Please provide structure and key clauses in plain language I can then have lawyer polish."

"Creating employment contract template for new restaurant manager position at my cafe 'Brew & Bite' - first time hiring manager-level employee and want everything documented properly. Position details: Assistant Manager, $52k annual salary ($2,000 biweekly), full-time exempt position, reports to me (owner), responsible for opening/closing, inventory, staff scheduling, some hiring/firing authority. Benefits to include: 2 weeks PTO (accrues monthly after 90-day probation), 5 sick days annually, health insurance (we pay 70%, they pay 30%, starts after 60 days), one free meal per shift, 10% employee discount. Probation period 90 days (can terminate without cause, then becomes at-will employment requiring cause). Work schedule: 5 days/week including one weekend day (schedule made 2 weeks in advance), occasional event coverage required (paid at straight time, no overtime since exempt). Key responsibilities: Staff management (currently 8 employees), inventory ordering, vendor relations, customer service, cash handling, opening/closing procedures, basic bookkeeping, enforcing health codes. Important clauses needed: Confidentiality (will have access to financials, recipes, vendor contracts), non-compete (don't want them to leave and immediately open competing cafe within 5 miles for 1 year - is this enforceable in Maryland?), social media policy (representing company professionally, don't bad-mouth us online), termination terms (2 weeks notice expected both ways, will pay out accrued PTO), grounds for immediate termination (theft, harassment, health code violations, intoxication at work). Background check and food handler certification required before start. Also need: Performance review schedule (quarterly first year, then annually), bonus structure (monthly if we hit sales goals, trying to incentivize good performance), equipment return policy (they'll have keys, iPad for scheduling, company credit card). What about arbitration clause vs. letting disputes go to court? Are there Maryland-specific employment laws I need to include? Want to be fair employer but also protect my business - I've worked too hard building this place. Professional tone, clear expectations, legally sound, but not so corporate it scares good candidates away."

"Need mutual NDA (non-disclosure agreement) template for potential business partnership discussions - I'm meeting with possible co-manufacturer for my food product line and we'll be sharing sensitive info both ways. Situation: I created a line of gourmet hot sauces (3 flavors, selling at farmers markets for 2 years, building following). Manufacturer I'm talking to has commercial kitchen, bottling equipment, distribution connections I need to scale up. We'll be sharing: Me to them - my recipes (this is crown jewels, took years to perfect), sales data, customer feedback, future flavor plans, pricing structure, my investor pitch deck. Them to me - their production capabilities, cost structures, client list, proprietary processes, equipment specs, their expansion plans. Neither of us is ready to commit to working together yet - we're in exploration phase, need to see if it's good fit, but can't have real conversation without sharing confidential stuff. NDA needs to cover: Definition of confidential information (pretty much everything we discuss in meetings, emails, shared documents), exceptions (publicly available information, stuff we already knew, independently developed), time period (how long does NDA last? 2 years? 3 years?), permitted use (only for evaluating partnership, not for any other purpose), return/destruction of materials if we don't move forward, no solicitation of each other's employees/clients/suppliers during discussions and for [how long?] after. Mutual obligations (same restrictions both ways, not one-sided), remedies if breached (injunctive relief, damages), jurisdiction (we're both in Georgia). Concerns: What if we share ideas during talks that we each independently develop later? What if we don't partner but some information influences our business decisions? What if one of us talks to OTHER potential partners and accidentally uses insight gained? Want strong protection for my recipes (they're my competitive advantage) but also need to be reasonable - we're both small businesses trying to grow, not corporate giants with armies of lawyers. NDA should facilitate open conversation while protecting both parties, not create so much paranoia we can't talk. Should this be mutual (same terms both ways) or should I ask for stronger protection for my recipes? Does it need to be notarized? What about term length - perpetual for trade secrets but shorter for business strategies? Help me create template that's enforceable, balanced, and won't scare away good potential partner while protecting what I've built."