Legal foundations for your AI venture

AI startups face complex legal risks around data use, privacy, and intellectual property. This service provides agreements and advice tailored to how your business collects, uses, and shares information. By focusing on your specific technology and data practices, we help you address risks such as data ownership, confidentiality, and regulatory expectations from the outset. The aim is to give you a clearer legal framework for the issue, with final risk settings depending on your operating model and follow-through, as the legal position depends on your actual business operations.

This service suits AI startups at various stages, not just those raising capital. Whether you are developing your product, running pilot programs, hiring your first staff, or preparing for investment, the documents and advice are adapted to your current needs. This flexible approach means you can access legal support as you build your team, refine your technology, or prepare for future growth and funding rounds.

You will receive a founders or shareholders agreement, an IP assignment and confidentiality deed, a privacy policy with AI data use terms, and employment or contractor templates. Each document is customised to your technology, team structure, and commercial goals. We discuss your operations and risks to ensure these documents reflect your actual business model and data practices, rather than relying on generic templates that may not address your specific situation.

After you provide your instructions, initial drafts are usually delivered within 5 to 7 business days. If you have urgent timelines for a launch or funding round, let us know, as timing can sometimes be adjusted. The service covers the drafting of key documents and practical guidance, but does not include tax advice, ongoing representation, or technical implementation. If you need further support after delivery, we can discuss additional options.

Online templates often miss the unique data practices, intellectual property risks, and regulatory expectations that AI startups encounter. Our service delivers documents and advice shaped by how your business collects, uses, and shares information, helping you avoid gaps that could lead to disputes or compliance issues. The right drafting and advice depend on your actual use of data and technology, so a tailored approach is essential for reducing risk.

As an online law firm, we eliminate the headaches of paying us by the hour and finding time to meet with a lawyer in person. We charge a fixed fee, with upfront quotes and transparent pricing, and communicate via phone, email and video chat - whichever suits you! You'll be guided through our process by our expert lawyers, who are Australian-qualified and specialise in technology, intellectual property, contract drafting, corporate and commercial law.

At Sprintlaw, our pricing is transparent and designed for startups and small businesses. Many one-off legal services, including document drafting and reviews, are provided for a fixed fee with an upfront quote before you proceed.

Prices typically range from $250 to $2,500 AUD depending on the complexity and scope of the work. For ongoing support, Sprintlaw Memberships include options such as legal templates, consultations, a legal helpline and credits for services.

If your project is larger or more complex, we will provide a tailored quote after understanding what you need.

Our law firm operates completely online, which means we can help you wherever you are in Australia. We work at The Commons Central - a cool co-working space in Chippendale, Sydney - but our lawyers often work flexibly across various locations.

Our lawyers also work from co-working spaces and home offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, so clients can get help online without needing to meet in person.