Frequently Asked Questions
Big Picture
What is Bonterms?+
What are "Standard Agreements"?+
Who writes your Standard Agreements?+
What do you mean by "balanced"?+
Are your Standard Agreements “neutral”?+
What does it mean that Bonterms Standards are “vetted”?+
What do you mean by “market-calibrated”?+
Are your Standard Agreements “open source”?+
What do you mean by “Review Once, Use Many”?+
How long does it take to draft a Standard Agreement?+
Are Bonterms Standard Agreements free to use?+
Using Bonterms Standard Agreements
What’s the benefit of using a Standard Agreement?+
How do I use your Standard Agreements?+
What’s a Cover Page?+
Do you provide example Cover Pages?+
What are the “Resources”?+
How do I make changes to the terms of a Standard Agreement?+
Can I redline a Standard Agreement?+
What are the “Explainers” for?+
Do you ever release new versions of your Standard Agreements?+
Does release of a new version affect any prior version of a Standard Agreement I’ve already entered into?+
Can I attach a PDF copy of a Standard Agreement to my Cover Page?+
Can I subscribe to notifications of new versions of a Standard Agreement?+
Bonterms Platform
What is the Bonterms Platform?+
What are Auto-Accept Alternatives?+
What are Standard Playbooks?+
Do recipients need an account?+
What does it cost?+
How is it different from a CLM?+
Bonterms AI
What is Bonterms AI?+
What is Bonterms Compare?+
Is my data used to train AI models?+
Does Bonterms AI replace legal judgment?+
Cloud Terms - SaaS MSA (Cover Page version)
How do I use the Cloud Terms?+
Are the Cloud Terms a “SaaS Master Subscription Agreement (MSA)”?+
Do the Cloud Terms work with SaaS?+
How do I enter into the Service Level Agreement (SLA)?+
Can I use my own Attachments?+
Why are the Support Policy and Acceptable Use Policy provided as “examples”?+
Do you have a version of the Cloud Terms for posting on a website?+
AI Standard Clauses
What are the AI Standard Clauses?+
How do I use the AI Standard Clauses?+
What’s the difference between a Standard Clause and a Standard Agreement?+
What is the “AI Terms Addendum”?+
Can I use the AI Standard Clauses without a Standard Agreement?+
Can I redline or edit the AI Standard Clauses?+
Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
What is a BAA for?+
What is the Bonterms BAA?+
What is the Main Agreement?+
How do I enter into the Bonterms BAA?+
Why are there three versions of the BAA?+
Are there substantive differences between the three versions of the BAA?+
Data Protection Addendum (DPA)
What is the Data Protection Addendum (DPA)?+
How do I enter into the Data Protection Addendum (DPA)?+
What data transfers is the DPA generally designed to cover?+
How is the DPA structured between the main body and Schedules?+
Why are the DPA Schedules provided as “examples”?+
What data transfers is the DPA not designed to cover?+
Can I use the DPA without using the Cloud Terms?+
Will the DPA work for my particular circumstances?+
Professional Services Agreement (PSA)
What is the PSA for?+
Is the PSA an independent contractor agreement (ICA)?+
How do I enter into the PSA?+
Why are you on Version 1.2 of the PSA?+
Software License Terms
How do I use the Software License Terms?+
Is this Standard Agreement for on-premises or installed software?+
Can the Bonterms Software License Terms be used for SaaS?+
Can I enter into multiple Orders with our counterparty under the Bonterms Software License Terms?+
Can I use my own Attachments?+
Can a customer order Professional Services under this agreement?+
Bonterms Climate Addendum
What is the Climate Addendum for?+
Is the Climate Addendum free to use?+
Why are there three versions of the Climate Addendum?+
Are there substantive differences between the three versions of the Climate Addendum?+
How do I Use the Climate Addendum?+
Why does the Climate Addendum reference a “Main Agreement”?+
Can the Climate Addendum be used independently without any other Bonterms Standard Agreement?+
Who do I contact with further questions about the Climate Addendum?+
How can we help promote or distribute the Climate Addendum?+
What is your relationship with Docusign?+
Mutual NDA
What is the Mutual NDA for?+
How do I enter into the Mutual NDA?+
Why are there two versions of the Mutual NDA?+
Are there substantive differences between the two versions of the Mutual NDA?+
One-Way NDA
What is the One-Way NDA for?+
How do I enter into the One-Way NDA?+
Why are there two versions of the One-Way NDA?+
Are there substantive differences between the two versions of the One-Way NDA?+
Standard End User Agreement (for Marketplace Transactions)
What is the Standard End User Agreement?+
What’s the benefit of using the Standard End User Agreement?+
Does the Standard End User Agreement work for either SaaS or software?+
Is the Standard End User Agreement the same as a "EULA"?+
How do I use the Standard End User Agreement in the Atlassian Marketplace?+
Does the Standard End User Agreement govern the Subscription purchase terms?+
How do I use the Standard End User Agreement as a Provider?+
Can I modify the Standard End User Agreement as a Provider?+
What if a Marketplace doesn’t make the Standard End User Agreement available as an option?+
Is the Marketplace a party to the Standard End User Agreement?+
I’m a Marketplace, how do I make the Standard End User Agreement available?+
What is the "Standard Agreement for Marketplace Transactions"?+
Standard Reseller Agreement (for Marketplaces)
What is the Standard Reseller Agreement for Marketplaces?+
How do I use the Standard Reseller Agreement?+
Does the Standard Reseller Agreement work in any Marketplace?+
Does the Standard Reseller Agreement authorize resale outside of the Marketplace?+
Does the Standard Reseller Agreement work for either SaaS or software?+
Are pricing and payment terms covered in the Standard Reseller Agreement?+
Does the Standard Reseller Agreement use a Cover Page?+
Can I modify the Standard Reseller Agreement as a Provider?+
What if a Marketplace doesn’t make the Standard Reseller Agreement available?+
Is the Marketplace a party to the Standard Reseller Agreement?+
I’m a Marketplace, how do I make the Standard Reseller Agreement available?+
What’s the benefit of using a Standard Agreement?+
What license is the Standard Reseller Agreement published under?+
Online Cloud Terms (Website version)
What are the Standard Online Cloud Terms?+
How do I use the Standard Online Cloud Terms+
Can I use the Standard Online Cloud Terms with an online purchase flow?+
Can I use the Standard Online Cloud Terms with a signed Order Form?+
Do you have a generic description of the Standard Online Cloud Terms?+
Can I modify the text of the Standard Online Cloud Terms I display on my website?+
How are the Standard Online Cloud Terms licensed?+
Do you ever release new versions of the Standard Online Cloud Terms?+
Does release of a new version of the Standard Online Cloud Terms affect any prior version posted on my website?+
How are the Standard Online Cloud Terms different from the regular Cloud Terms? +
Are different versions of the Cloud Terms interchangeable?+
Lawyers are Important
Do I need to have a lawyer review a Bonterms Standard Agreement or other resource?+
Get Involved
How can I provide feedback on the Standard Agreements?+
How can I participate in drafting or reviewing the Standard Agreements?+
Not Legal Advice
Is this legal advice or a substitute for legal advice?+
Is Bonterms a law firm or alternative legal services provider?+
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