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Heads of Agreement Template

Set out the key terms of a deal early with a heads of agreement template that covers intent, terms, and next steps in one document.

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Heads of Agreement Template

This Heads of Agreement (the "Agreement") sets forth the principal terms and conditions under which the Parties intend to enter into a definitive commercial transaction.
Prepared For :
Created by:
[Licensee.FirstName] [Licensee.LastName]
[Licensee.Company]
[Licensor. First Name] [Licensor.LastName]
[Licensor.CompanyName]
This Heads of Agreement (the "Agreement") sets forth the preliminary understandings between the Licensor and the Licensee. Statement of Intent: The purpose of this Agreement is to define the scope, mutual business objectives, and key terms for a proposed software license. Legal Status: This document is intended solely as a statement of commercial intent and is non-binding. Neither Party shall be legally bound hereby unless and until this document is formally incorporated into a binding, executed contract signed by both Parties.
Licensed Items
The Licensor intends to provide the following software applications, components, and associated services to the Licensee under the fee schedule detailed below:
Product
Price
Quantity
Total
Core Software License (Standard Tier)
$0.00
1
$0.00
Source Code Repository Access
$0.00
1
$0.00
Annual Maintenance & Updates
$0.00
1
$0.00


Subtotal
$0.00


Total
$0.00
License Type
The Licensor shall provide a commercial, non-exclusive, non-transferable license should this Heads of Agreement be adopted as part of a formal software licensing agreement.
Restrictions
The Licensee shall be allowed to modify and distribute the software being licensed, subject to the following restrictions:
  • All final retail versions shall list the Licensor as a copyright owner and creator.
  • Access to source code or proprietary files shall be kept strictly confidential at all times.
This Heads of Agreement shall be adopted as an exhibit to any future software licensing agreement executed between the Licensor and the Licensee. As such, it shall remain valid for the entire term of any such future agreement.
Geographic Limits
The Licensee shall be granted the exclusive right to distribute the licensed software within the United States of America and its territories. While the Licensee shall be allowed to sell to end users through the internet, geographic limits restrict the Licensee from selling the licensed software to any end user prohibited by the above geographic limitation.
Payment
The Licensee shall make all payments for software licenses related to this heads of agreement to the Licensor as follows:
  • Payment Terms: Net-30
  • Payment Method: Wire Transfer, Check, Credit Card
  • Payment To: [Licensor company name], [Street address], [City], [State], [Postal code]
Inspection
The Licensee agrees to allow the Licensor 30 days to review the listed software prior to entering into a subsequent software licensing agreement. The Licensee shall make the Licensor aware of any defects discovered, which the Licensor shall correct at their expense prior to entering into a binding software licensing agreement.
Jurisdiction
This heads of agreement shall remain under the jurisdiction of [Licensor state] and applicable Federal or International law.
Assignment
No portion of this heads of agreement shall be transferred to another party at any time. Should a third party acquire or otherwise gain control of the Licensor or the Licensee, this heads of agreement shall be null and void.
Agreement
Both parties hereby acknowledge receipt of this heads of agreement and full understanding of all terms and conditions found within.
[Licensor.CompanyName]
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SENDER
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SENDER
[Licensor.FirstName] [Licensor.LastName]
[Licensee.Company]
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Heads Of Agreement Template Overview

Early-stage deals move faster when the key terms are written down before the full contract is drafted. This heads of agreement template gives you ready sections for the parties involved, deal intent, key terms, and next steps, so you document the outline instead of relying on a verbal understanding. Built as a reusable heads of agreement template, it keeps every early-stage deal recorded consistently.

A written outline keeps both sides aligned before lawyers get involved. Tailor each one to the specific deal, share a single link both parties can review on any device, and collect sign-off directly in the document. Every past agreement stays filed for reference.

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Who Benefits From Heads Of Agreement Template?

Founders and business development teams get the most from a heads of agreement template built for early-stage deals.

Founder

Draft a branded heads of agreement from a prompt that covers deal intent and terms, so early conversations get documented quickly.

Business Development Lead

Set out key terms and next steps clearly, so both sides know exactly what has been agreed before the full contract is drafted.

Investor Relations Manager

Present deal terms in a clean, branded format, making early-stage negotiations easier to track and reference.

Operations Lead

File every heads of agreement by deal in folders, so past terms are easy to reference as negotiations progress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using this template

Name the parties involved, outline the intent of the deal, list the key terms discussed, and set out next steps. A heads of agreement template gives you these sections ready to fill in.
Yes. Paste your business website URL and describe the deal, and the template drafts a complete heads of agreement in your branding, with parties, terms, and next steps filled in and ready to edit.
Adjust the parties, deal intent, and key terms for that negotiation, and the branding updates with it automatically. Every section stays editable, so the document matches the exact deal.
Yes. The drag-and-drop editor lets you rewrite any section, reorder key terms, or add deal-specific notes, so the document reflects the discussion accurately.
Yes. Sections can list agreed terms, timelines, and outstanding items, so both parties have a shared, branded record of where the negotiation stands.
Yes. Duplicate the template for each new negotiation, keep the structure and branding, and swap in the parties and terms for that deal.

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