Design Partner Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Design Partner Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Version: 1.0 Prepared by: {Your Company} Date: {YYYY-MM-DD} Not legal advice

Summary

Company names
{Vendor Legal Name} (the “Vendor”) and {Partner Legal Name} (the “Partner”)
Term
Start {YYYY-MM-DD}. End {YYYY-MM-DD}. Duration {12} weeks.
KPI (key performance indicator)
{one metric}. Baseline {value}. Target {value}. Window {weeks} weeks.
Weekly working session
{e.g., Tuesday 9:00 am}. A 30–45 minutes call to review the KPI, last week’s build, and next bets.

1. Parties and purpose

Vendor and Partner agree to work together to test value and shape the product during the Term using one KPI to measure progress.

2. Scope

Workflow{describe the workflow}
Deliverables (3–5){D1, D2, D3}

3. KPI

Metric. {one metric}. Baseline. {value}. Target. {value}. Check-ins. weekly.

Measurement method. {where the KPI comes from}. Vendor sends a brief KPI snapshot before each working session.

4. Weekly working session and roles

5. Data rules

  • Sources. {systems}. Storage. {where}. Retention. {period}.

6. Reference rights

If the KPI target is met by End date, Partner may grant these permissions:

  • Logo use on website and decks.
  • One public quote approved by Partner.
  • A case study draft with {X} business days for review.

Opt-in to reference rights on success.

7. Change control

Any change to Scope, KPI, or Term must be agreed by email between Vendor lead and Partner lead.

8. Term and end

Term runs from Start date to End date. A decision meeting is held in the final week. Outcomes: Buy. Extend. Stop. Either party may terminate with {7} days’ written notice.

9. Confidentiality

The parties will sign a short mutual NDA and reference it here.

10. Ownership

Partner owns its data and brand assets. Vendor owns its product and platform IP.

11. Liability and limits

Total liability is capped at {USD amount}. No indirect or consequential damages.

12. Notices

Notices are sent to the emails below and are effective upon receipt.

13. Entire understanding

This MOU states the parties’ intent. It is not a purchase agreement.

Signature page

Vendor

Legal name
{Vendor Legal Name}
By
Name
{Name}
Title
{Title}
Email
{email@vendor.com}
Date
{YYYY-MM-DD}

Partner

Legal name
{Partner Legal Name}
By
Name
{Name}
Title
{Title}
Email
{email@partner.com}
Date
{YYYY-MM-DD}

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