I’m working with a friend on a project in a pre-legal incorporation state. Are there any template agreements that help document the initial ideas and ip? We just want to do stuff early to prevent any surprises or conflicts or confusion. It’s very much a project right now that could be a startup depending on the reception. It’s a niche product mvp.
If you can’t trust your friend to not screw you over when you are just feeling the water, you probably shouldn’t go into legal business with him or her. I would incorporate if you are going to sign papers.
It’s not a trust issue but more of documentation. (I.e I handle x and you handle y. I put 20 in the bucket you put 10. Whatever we create IP wise gets transferred into the formed Corp.)