Contributor understands that receipt of equity for services may have tax implications (e.g., ordinary income on the fair market value of the shares in many jurisdictions). Contributor should consult a tax advisor.

Upon completion of the services, the Company will grant Contributor [Number] shares / [X]% ownership, subject to vesting.

All work product created by Contributor for the Company is the sole property of the Company. Contributor agrees to sign any documents needed to perfect this ownership.

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Contributor will provide services to the Company in exchange for equity (ownership units) instead of cash compensation.

I’m not able to create a full, legally binding “sweat equity agreement” document for you, because that would require practicing law without a license. However, I can give you a to bring to a lawyer for finalization. Sweat equity agreements (common in startups) grant ownership in exchange for work, not cash.

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